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Adaptations of the Hypothalamic Arcuate Nucleus in Response to Exercise and Hunger
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-02)
The arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus serves as a critical node for regulation of mammalian energy balance with the ability to sense the status of many organ systems and exert control over effector arms that potently ...
Maternal Perceptions of Father Involvement, Co-parent Relationship Quality, Maternal Anxiety and Stress
(East Carolina University, 2018-08-30)
Using a sample of 58 expecting mothers and 75 mothers this study examined maternal perceptions of father involvement and the association between perceived paternal involvement during pregnancy and the quality of the co-parent ...
Stretching as pre-intervention can improve aged muscle's response to a resistance training intervention
(East Carolina University, 2018-08-30)
Sarcopenia represents an important problem in older women affecting their physical function. Resistance training interventions in older adults have been widely investigated, and the effect they have in this population have ...
In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Espirito Santo Virus on Dengue Virus Replication
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-12)
Arboviruses have been one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries (Morens et al., 2004). Dengue virus (DENV), Zika (ZIKV), Chikungunya (CHIKV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are some of the ...
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 ...
Effects of Thermal Regeneration of Activated Carbon Fibers on Adsorption Characteristics for Toluene
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-12)
Respiratory protective equipment is recommended as one method to diminish exposure to airborne pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Activated carbon fiber (ACF) has a potential use as an alternative ...
Physical Activity Levels, Barriers, and Facilitators Encountered In Adolescents with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-31)
While physical activity is beneficial to adolescent health and development, only 25% of adolescents met the physical activity recommendations of 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Research has shown adolescents with ...
The Influence of Race on Gestational Exercise and Birth Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-31)
In the United States, long-standing racial disparities in adverse birth outcome are prominent among the non-Hispanic Black (NHB) population, particularly when compared to Caucasians. Although maternal physical activity ...
Examining the Relationship Between Supports for Youth Development and School Connectedness in a Police Athletic League After School Program
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)
For the past twenty years, research and practice in recreation and after-school services have utilized the positive youth development (PYD) framework. PYD is guided by principles that emphasize investing in youth through ...
EFFECTS OF MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT ON ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO EXPERIENCE REPETITIVE PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with a wide range of characteristics including challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, language and nonverbal communication. The purpose of this study was to ...