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Effect of Versican G1 Domain Overexpression on Hyaluronan, Hyaluronidase-2, and Synovial Joint Formation in the Embryonic Chick
(East Carolina University, 2013)Versican, an extracellular chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan which binds hyaluronan, has been hypothesized to play a role in synovial joint formation in the chick embryo. Several studies have shown versican to be involved ... -
The Effect of Word Familiarity and Treatment Approach on Word Retrieval Skills in Aphasia
(East Carolina University, 2010)The purpose of this investigation was to examine the influence of subjective word familiarity on word retrieval ability and responsiveness to short, intensive aphasia treatment. Four native English-speaking participants ... -
EFFECTIVE USE OF A DRIVING SIMULATOR AS AN INTERVENTION TOOL FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Method: ... -
Effectiveness of the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ games on the balance of a community-dwelling older adult in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2011)The aim of this study was to determine if the Nintendo® Wii Fit™ was an effective and motivating modality for fall prevention with an older adult who has MG and lives in Eastern North Carolina. With the increasing number ... -
Effectiveness and Efficiency of MATH 0045 at East Carolina University
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)At East Carolina University, students who do not place into a college-level mathematics course are required to enroll in a remedial course and master material before continuing with their mathematics studies. The purpose ... -
Effectiveness of a Cancer Center Based Physical Activity Counseling Intervention in Breast Cancer Survivors
(East Carolina University, 2011)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a cancer center-based physical activity counseling program compared to an attention control condition for (a) improving quality of life and (b) increasing ... -
Effectiveness of a Computer Literacy Intervention for Young Children with Attention and Reading Problems
(East Carolina University, 2010)An adverse relationship between inattention and literacy has been documented in the research literature. This relationship appears to be pervasive and detrimental, leading many inattentive children to fall significantly ... -
The Effectiveness of a Group Intervention to Improve Coping Skills for Emotion Regulation in Preadolescent and Adolescent Males with Attachment Difficulties
(East Carolina University, 2009)This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of a six session cognitive-behavioral group intervention to improve coping skills for emotional regulation in male preadolescents and adolescents with attachment difficulties. ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF A REPEATED READING INTERVENTION FOR POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)Reading is a necessary skill in today's society. However, many students are graduating from high school, entering the workforce, and being accepted into college without adequate reading skills. Because a large portion of ... -
Effectiveness of a Total Meal Replacement Program (OPTIFAST Program) on Weight Loss: Results from the OPTIWIN Study
(2018-11-13)Objective: The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of the OPTIFAST program (OP), a total meal replacement dietary intervention, compared with a food-based (FB) dietary plan for weight loss. Methods: Participants ... -
The effectiveness of Farabloc technology with Mirror Therapy in reducing phantom limb pain in individuals with a unilateral lower extremity vascular amputation
(East Carolina University, 2012)Objective :the objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combining two interventions, Farabloc technology to eliminate electromagnetic fields and Mirror Therapy to assist in the sensory cortex ... -
Effectiveness of Technology Tools in the Classroom
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Background: Technology is being integrated into K-12 classrooms at an increasing rate each year. Many professionals in education would agree that technology increases engagement, but questions about whether or not it ... -
Effectiveness of the Hill Model of Instruction : A Program Evaluation of the Greenville Learning Center
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study examined the effectiveness of the methodology utilized by the Hill Center, an educational program for children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders in Durham, North Carolina. This methodology, ... -
The effectiveness of the Interactive Metronome® as a tool to improve selective attention of veterans within their roles in post-secondary education settings in eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of the Interactive Metronome specific to improving attention. As veteran enrollment continues to increase in higher education, attention in the classroom and ... -
Effectiveness of Visual Supports in the Home for Preschool Age Children with Autism: Implementation of Modified TEACCH Methodology
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)Researchers examined the effectiveness of visual supports in the home for preschool age children (3-5 years old) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) using a modified TEACCH methodology. Four parents of children with ASD ... -
Effectivenss of an Educational Booklet on Parenting Children with Congenital Heart Defects
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-10)Parenting a child with a congenital heart defect (CHD) can be stressful. Along with understanding complex medical information, parents need to incorporate the impact of this medical condition on their child’s development. ... -
Effects of 5-fluorouracil Drug Treatment on the Expression Profile of MicroRNAs in MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells
(East Carolina University, 2010)Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in women worldwide. 5-flourouracil (5-FU) is a classic chemotherapeutic drug that has been widely used in the treatment of breast cancer patients. In this study, using ...