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Effects of the Interactive Metronome® on older adults : does use improve cognitive and motor abilities?
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
The purpose of this pre-test, post-test, quasi-experimental study was to examine the relationship between the Interactive Metronome[registered] (IM) protocol and cognitive plasticity, cognitive retention, and motor skills ...
Impact of pulmonary exposure to gold core silver nanoparticles of different size and capping agents on cardiovascular injury
(2016-08-24)
Background:The uses of engineered nanomaterials have expanded in biomedical technology and consumer manufacturing. Furthermore, pulmonary exposure to various engineered nanomaterials has, likewise, demonstrated the ability ...
The Integrated 50-Minute Hour: Person-Centered Counseling and Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)
The field of mental health has moved toward new approaches for the improvement of treatment through the application of knowledge regarding human anatomy and mental health symptomology. Mental health research and education ...
A COMPARISON OF THE EFFICACY OF KEYBOARDING WITHOUT TEARS PROGRAM AND MIXED METHOD INSTRUCTION
(East Carolina University, 2018-11-27)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the two-year impact of using the Keyboarding Without Tears[trademark] instruction program compared to a mixed method instruction approach on students' net typing words per minute ...
Effects of Music on the Driving Performance of Young Drivers With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
(East Carolina University, 2018-08-02)
Purpose: Driving is an important step in attaining independence for teens and young adults as it allows for an independent mode of transportation for the development of social relationships and expansion of employment ...
Discourse Process Training and Attention Process Training 2 in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)
Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often present with relatively preserved lexical and grammatical skills but exhibit discourse level deficits which negatively affect functional communication. Discourse following ...
Relative Contribution of the Stuttering Impact Scores of the OASES
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
Stuttering is a communication disorder that includes a range of observable and unobservable behaviors. Beyond its ability to impede the effectiveness and efficiency of speech, the condition of stuttering is also associated ...
Investigation of the Anatomical and Physiological Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Graft During Primary Palatoplasty
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-19)
Children with cleft palate typically undergo primary surgery between 6-12 months of age to close the cleft in the palate and create proper muscle function for elevation and retraction of the velum for speech. About one ...
Examining the Influence of Internalizing and Externalizing Maladjustment on Holland-based Vocational Interest Score Differentiation and Profile Elevation Among African American Mothers Receiving Welfare
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)
According to John L. Holland's (1985, 1997) theory of vocational interest types and work environments, counselors can learn whether a client is experiencing psychological maladjustment by attending to secondary constructs ...
Feeding Practices in NC-based Early Head Start Programs among Teachers Serving 12-36mo Children
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)
Background: Food behaviors are developed during the first few years of life making caregiver interactions especially important in the formation of healthy food preferences. Limited data exists on caregiver feeding styles ...