Browsing Master's Theses by Title
Now showing items 1697-1716 of 1976
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The Effects of Intergenerational Programming on Older Adults with Dementia
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Research has suggested that intergenerational interactions have the potential to improve the well-being and quality of life for adults with dementia. However, few studies have been conducted that determine the outcomes of ... -
The effects of meditation on state-trait anxiety in individuals who are inpatient in an opiate treatment program
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)Substance use disorder (SUD) is a significant issue all over the world. In a report by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (2018), approximately 275 million people worldwide have used psychoactive substances, such ... -
The Effects of Nicotine on Histone Modifications in Carnorhabditis Elegans
(2017-07-13)Early development stages have been known to be very susceptible to certain types of stress. Tobacco smoke is one of these major stresses that will affect them during this stage and can increase how likely they are to become ... -
The Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) on Predator-Prey Dynamics
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-01)Predators impact community structure and stability by altering the abundance, distribution, and behavior of their prey and through the cascading effects that these changes have on other trophic levels. However, the effects ... -
The effects of Salinity, Depth, and Turbidity on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) abundance in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)The state of North Carolina is concerned about the loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), which is critical fish and wildlife habitat in low-salinity estuaries. Sentinel sites have been established by the East Carolina ... -
The Effects of Social Status on Dopaminergic Regulation of Neural Circuit Activation and Behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-19)Social hierarchies can be observed within communities across many species and allow for proper allocation of resources. When forming social hierarchies, animals that display the most aggressive behaviors generally emerge ... -
The Effects of Temperature on Microcystin-LR Toxicity to Bosmina Longirostris: Food Web Implications in the Chowan River, North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-13)In the Chowan River, North Carolina, the frequency of Microcystis aeruginosa blooms has increased over recent years with an average 1.9°C rise in June water temperatures since 1975. Zooplankton are an important trophic ... -
The effects of type of exercise during pregnancy on infant morphometric measurements
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-02)PURPOSE: Research suggests that aerobic exercise may produce beneficial morphometric outcomes, decreased adiposity, for the infant. However, little research has been done on the influence of other maternal exercise types ... -
The Effects of Weight Loss and Exercise on Quality of Life
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-04)PURPOSE: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is typically lower in overweight and obese populations compared to individuals of normal weight. Combined interventions of diet and aerobic exercise may improve HRQOL in this ... -
THE EFFECTS OF WILSON READING SYSTEM ON UPPER ELEMNTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN READING FLUENCY
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-19)Schools throughout the United States struggle to meet the needs of students with a deficit in reading. Experimental research showing the effectiveness of the Wilson Reading System is lacking enough evidence. This study ... -
THE EFFECTS OF YOGA ON A MALE CHILD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-23)The purpose of the present study was to utilize yoga as a Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) to decrease disruptive behavior and increase communication a male child, aged 10 years (developmental level 1-2 years) ... -
The Endless Pursuit for Self-Validation through Attainment: An Examination of Self-Esteem as a Moderator in the Relationship between Workaholism and Work Stress
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)In the current study, we sought to investigate the relationship between workaholism and work stress in the context of self-esteem. Previous research has examined the link between workaholism and self-esteem. However, ... -
The Establishment of Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)This thesis examines the land acquisition process used during the creation of Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS). It analyzes the role of both North Carolina's state government and the federal government in the creation ... -
The Evolution of the Late Roman World: Relgious, Political, and Military Developments in Late Antiquity
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)This thesis examines selected religious, political, and military developments of the late Roman Empire from the end of the second century through the end of the reign of Justinian I. The specific developments under ... -
THE EXPERIENCE OF USING FILIAL PLAY THERAPY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS: A CASE STUDY OF FAMILY ADJUSTMENT
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-07)Adoption can consist of both positive experiences as well as challenges in parent-child relationship development. Research suggests that filial play therapy is helpful in fostering a secure attachment relationship. Given ... -
The facial inversion effect throughout healthy adult aging : an event-related brain potential study
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-02)Age-associated cognitive decline (AACD) is a natural part of life. The difference between malignant and benign AACD can be difficult to determine in the early stages of dementia. Many factors affect an individual's brain ... -
The False Dichotomy: Jamaican Maroons as Resistance Fighters and Colonial Enforcers
(East Carolina University, 2017-01-03)Over the course of the eighteenth century, the maroons of Jamaica developed an independent identity that was separate both from the slave community from which they originated and from the colonial community. The maroons ... -
The Five-Factor Model of Personality and its Relation to Physical Activity Type
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Previous research has linked components of the Five-Factor model of personality to physical health and well-being. The strength of these relationships with specific exercise behaviors is, however, not yet known, which may ... -
The Folkloric Image of the Good Girl and Its Effects on Women in the Age of the Internet
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-19)Folklore is the unofficial culture of a society that changes over time and often reflects what a society finds important. One image of folklore is that of the "good girl." The good girl ideal is the concept that women have ... -
The Health and Medical Care of Enslaved African Americans at Somerset Place, 1839-1863
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)Somerset Place was one of the largest plantations in North Carolina at the end of the Antebellum period. The owner of Somerset Place, Josiah Collins III, owned the third largest slave plantation in the state. Slaves at ...