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Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 is Critical for Granuloma Formation in the Murine Model of Granulomatous disease
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-16)
Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 (MMP12) is a protein produced primarily by alveolar macrophages that degrades elastin in the extracellular matrix (ECM) and enables infiltration of immune cells that participate in the inflammatory ...
AgRP neuron activity is required for acute exercise-induced feeding
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-13)
While much is known about the role of neuropeptide Y/agouti-regulated peptide (NPY/AgRP) and pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons to regulate energy homeostasis, little is known about how forced energy expenditure, such as ...
HOW WOMEN IN THE ANDEAN HIGHLANDS OF PERU USE RELIGION TO MAKE HEALTHCARE DECISIONS
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-23)
Religious syncretism is common in Andean highlands. Andean highland women and key informants were interviewed to study the influence Christianity has exerted on women's choice of medical care, i.e. modern medicine vs. ...
The Value of Exposure: The Connection Between International Contact, Ethnocentrism, and Intercultural Sensitivity
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-13)
As higher education continues on the path of globalization, a persistent focus is placed on creating internationally competent professionals. The most prominent method used to achieve this is through the internationalization ...
EastCare Spatial Analysis of Air Medical Response During Hurricane Matthew in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)
Changes in medical cases prior to, during and after Hurricane Matthew are spatially analyzed using data from emergency transport provided by the East Care Emergency Medicine group. IRB clearance has been received to analyze ...
PUMP UP THE VOLUME: AMPLIFYING STUDENT DIALOGUE IN 21ST CENTURY ELL CLASSROOMS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
This Focus of Practice aimed to create a new, equitable classroom environment for English Language Learner (ELL) students at the Thai Chinese International School. The study sought to: (1) create classrooms that are full ...
MOVING FROM THE MIDDLE: AN EXPLORATION OF STUDENT EXPERIENCES TRANSITIONING TO HIGH SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
The current study sought to understand the stress of the eighth grade to high school transition at the International School Bangkok (ISB) and make recommendations for improving this experience. Transitioning from middle ...
You Can't Give What You Don't Have: A Community of Care Among Special Education Supervisors
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-24)
Purpose: The caring professions, including those working in the field of special education, are at increased risk of compassion fatigue and burnout. As they take care of vulnerable students and adult providers, it is ...
Utilizing Community Learning Exchanges to Empower All Voices and Strengthen Community Engagement in an International Middle School
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
While many school leaders seek feedback from different constituent groups, few bring together students, teachers, and parents in decision-making conversations. The purpose of this participatory action research study was ...
Teaching Evaluation That Matters: A Participatory Process for Growth and Development
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
The purpose of the project was to address changes in a teacher evaluation system that has persisted as the grammar of schooling regarding evaluation for over a century (Cuban, 2013).The participatory action research (PAR) ...