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Now showing items 1550-1569 of 2003
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Regulation of Lipolysis By Perilipin : influence of Obesity and Exercise Training
(East Carolina University, 2010)Obesity is the result of excess energy storage due to an imbalance between energy storage and energy utilization. Excess energy is stored as triacylglycerol (TAG) in adipose tissue in various regions throughout the body. ... -
Regulation of lipoprotein lipase mRNA content in 3T3-L1 cells by tumour necrosis factor.
(East Carolina University, 1988-02-01)Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) was previously shown to suppress lipoprotein lipase (LPL) synthesis and activity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The present study examined the effect ofTNF on amounts ofmRNA for LPL in 3T3-Ll cells. ... -
Regulation of Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal Synthesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(East Carolina University, 2005-07)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients and is a major source of nosocomial infections. This bacterium controls many virulence factors by using ... -
Reimagining Hank Morgan and Billy Pilgrim as American Anti-Heroes : The Dystopian Satire of Mark Twain's A Connecticit Yankee in King Arthur's Court and Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five
(East Carolina University, 2011)Many critics have noticed the ties linking the satirical novels of Mark Twain and Kurt Vonnegut. This is not surprising as Twain's influence on Vonnegut's work is virtually inescapable. However, thus far critics have not ... -
Reinterpreting Cribra Orbitalia Etiology in a Coastal North Carolina Algonkian Population using Computed Tomography
(East Carolina University, 2011)Cribra orbitalia is visually characterized by porous lesions on the orbital roof and is often attributed to iron deficiency anemia, although other etiologies are possible. The main objective of this study is to reassess ... -
Relationship Based Practices for Infants and Toddlers in North Carolina : A Survey of High Quality Regulated Child Care Settings
(East Carolina University, 2013)The first three years of life are the foundation for lifelong learning. A healthy adult-child relationship is critical to the structural formation of the brain during these early years. Based off of Attachment Theory and ... -
The Relationship between Body Image and Free Time Physical Activity in Children 5-8 Years Old
(East Carolina University, 2010)Childhood obesity has become a huge issue in the United States. This study examines the relationship between body image and free time physical activity in children ages 5-8 years old. The Collins Figure Drawings were used ... -
Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Fast Food Consumption in Undergraduate Honors College Students
(2014)College students are often pushed towards fast foods as a means of getting a pleasurable, quick bite to eat. Fast foods are high in fat, salt, and sugar content and can lead to cardiovascular disease(CVD) risk. Honors ... -
The Relationship Between Causal Beliefs and Stigma of Mental Illness
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study extended previous research by Read and Harré (2001) and Dietrich and colleagues (2004) examining the relation between causality of mental illness and desire for social distance, as well as, the relationship ... -
The relationship between client-counselor race and counselor use of reflective listening skills
(East Carolina University, 2011)Abstract Research shows that minority populations underutilize counseling services and have high dropout rates (Hser, Evans, Huang, & Anglin, 2004; King & Canada, 2004). Additionally, counselor behavior is directly related ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY AND POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP
(East Carolina University, 2012)The relationship between partisan political affiliation and cognitive complexity was examined. It should be noted that cognitive complexity is only loosely correlated with intelligence and for the purposes of this study, ... -
The Relationship Between Level of Competition and Competitive Sport Anxiety in Youth Recreational Soccer Players
(East Carolina University, 2010)The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the relationship between level of competition and competitive sport anxiety in youth recreational soccer players. Multidimensional Anxiety Theory served as the conceptual ... -
The Relationship Between Micro-Counseling Skills and Clinical Attendance
(East Carolina University, 2014)Project Working Recovery (PWR) was a clinic that operated at East Carolina University in the Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies Department from April 2008 until June 2009. Intake procedures were followed and clients who ... -
The Relationship between Neuropsychological Measures of Executive Functioning and Anxiety with Neurophysiological Markers of Cognitive and Affective Control
(East Carolina University, 2014)With cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) centrally positioned as the dominant model in the psychosocial treatment of mental disorders, research investigating biomarkers of dysfunctional cognitive processing may aid our ... -
The relationship between patient satisfaction and patient-and family-centered care
(East Carolina University, 2010)Evidence of quality care is an important outcome in healthcare. Patient satisfaction, an outcome of care, is considered by many experts to be a measure of quality. Patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) is a healthcare ... -
The Relationship Between Recreational Activity Participation and Vision Related Quality of Life Among Adults with Visual Impairment
(East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between number of activities individuals participated in, recreation participation frequency, and the meaning of recreational activity participation and factors ... -
The relationship between religiosity and quality of life in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators
(East Carolina University, 2010)The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is often used in treatment and prevention of lethal cardiac arrhythmias in at-risk patients. Despite its established effectiveness, ICD therapy is associated with ongoing ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SYMPTOMS OF MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA AND BODY COMPOSITION IN HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTERS
(2015)Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by exercise-obsessed individuals who fixate on obtaining a perfect physique, and is often accompanied by extreme feelings of inadequacy. This project aims to determine the relationship ... -
The relationship between trauma and spiritual well-being of women with substance use disorders
(East Carolina University, 2014)Abstract The relationship between trauma and spiritual well-being of women with substance use disorders by Karen R. Weiss-Ogden April 17, 2014 Director: Shari M. Sias Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation ... -
The relationship between visual steadiness and force steadiness in young and old adults
(East Carolina University, 2013)Old adults exhibit a decrease in muscle force steadiness and visual capability compared to young adults. Many studies investigating force steadiness have used a visual target as the stimulus for modulating muscle force. ...