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Activation of the proton sensing G-protein coupled receptor, GPR4, regulates focal adhesion dynamics and delays cell spreading due to increased cytoskeletal tension
(East Carolina University, 2013)The tumor microenvironment is characteristically acidic due to insufficient blood perfusion, chronic inflammation, hypoxia, and altered cell metabolism. The low pH found in the tumor microenvironment may facilitate the ... -
Adamts9 is critical for the development of primary ovarian follicles
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Adamts9 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 9) is an extracellular matrix metalloprotease that is highly evolutionarily conserved and critical for development in vertebrates. ... -
Adamts9 is critical for the development of primary ovarian follicles
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Adamts9 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 9) is an extracellular matrix metalloprotease that is highly evolutionarily conserved and critical for development in vertebrates. ... -
ADAMTS9 IS NECESSARY FOR THE SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE ZEBRAFISH
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)The ovary is a unique organ as it must cyclically alter its structure to accommodate the growth, development, and release of oocytes. The processes of oogenesis and ovulation requires structural modifications made to the ... -
ADAPTIVE LEGACY: THE TRANSITION OF LIGHTHOUSES FROM SYMBOLS OF POLITICAL-ECONOMICAL STATEMENTS TO ICONS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Lighthouses on the eastern coast, North Carolina are iconic monuments of the scenic and historic landscape of the Outer Banks. The job for which these lighthouses were specifically designed was to aid mariners in navigating ... -
Adolescent free time activity participation and its relationships with perceptions of parenting and intrinsic motivation
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The positive youth development framework emphasizes those developmental tasks and milestones that assist youth in the successful transition to adulthood. These developmental affordances thrive in contexts where social-emotional, ... -
Adolescent Sexual Assault and Suicidal Behaviors : Investigating a National Sample
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study was designed to shed light on two public health concerns: sexual assault and suicidal behaviors among the adolescent population. Sexual assault history, sex differences, and the combination of both sexual assault ... -
Adolescent Stress Induced by Family Structures and its Effect on Adult Health : A Longitudinal Assessment
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study strives to explain the decrease in health among children and young adults in the United States in recent decades, by examining the relationship between adolescent family environments and health measures of the ... -
Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Interest in Educational Video Games
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed condition in children and adolescents. Much is known about the disorder, but researchers continue to study new treatment options to address symptoms ... -
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM CAR FOLLOWING MODEL OPTIMIZATION FRAMEWORK USING GENETIC ALGORITHM IMPLEMENTED IN SUMO TRAFFIC SIMULATION
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-25)As advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as smart cruise control and lane keeping have become common technologies, self-driving above SAE level 3 are being competitively developed by major automobile manufacturers, ... -
Adverse
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-27)The role of the photograph in the conversation of mental illness is fraught with misrepresentation. Since its infancy the photographic image has been used as a means of portraying those living with mental illness as frail, ... -
African American Undergraduates' Perceptions of School Psychology as a Career Option
(East Carolina University, 2011)Students in public schools are becoming more diverse, yet the school psychologists who serve them are still primarily Caucasian. One of the goals of the profession is to diversify the workforce; although there is a shortage ... -
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S PERCEPTIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND MEANING ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN RURAL EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2013)This qualitative study addressed the research question, what are the perspectives and experiences related to breast cancer and breast cancer screening of African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina? A ...