Honors College: Recent submissions
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APPLICATION OF 1,8-ANS FLUORESCENT PROBE TO IDENTIFY HYDROPHOBIC PATCHES ON THE SURFACE OF NATIVE CA(II) BINDING EF-HAND PROTEINS UPON HEAVY METAL BINDING
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)The role that heavy metal ions play in cellular toxicity remains a highly relevant topic of research due to negative health repercussions observed following toxic metal exposure in areas such as Flint, Michigan and Roane ... -
The Utilization of Interprofessional Education in Nursing Education to Close the Communication Gap Among Healthcare Teams: An Integrative Review
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Aim: The aim of this integrative review is to explore relevant literature that identifies the significance of and current advancements in interprofessional education, in order to make needed recommendations for nursing ... -
The Role of N-Linked Glycosylation on Human Fibrinogen: A Structure-Function Analysis Utilizing Affinity and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)Fibrinogen (Fgn) is a soluble, 3-chain homodimeric glycoprotein found in blood plasma that is involved in forming blood clots. It is the precursor to fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms the structural scaffold of blood ... -
Student assessment of PM2.5 concentration at ECU Transit bus stops using a low-cost aerosol monitor
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Particulate matter 2.5 µm and smaller (PM2.5 or fine particles) in high concentrations is known to cause respiratory issues, including irritation of the airways, sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Due to incredibly ... -
DRUGS AFFECTING CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION AND TIME-TO-RECOVERY
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to explore drug classifications prescribed and their relationship to time-to-recovery and specific demographic characteristics in children 0-5 years with malnutrition ... -
Facilitating Conversations About Advance Care Planning with Latino Leaders Using the Hello Game
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)North Carolina has a growing Latino population with an increasing cancer mortality rate. Latinos have disproportionately low engagement in advance care planning (ACP) compared to White and Black adults. For some population ... -
Perceptions of disposal options for prescription opioids among community members in North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The nonmedical use of prescription drugs and opioids, the use of any drug not used for its intended purpose or only used for the feeling it creates rather than solving a medical problem, is an increasing global crisis ... -
Intracardiac Dopamine Receptor 1 and 3 Expression in Angiotensin II - Induced Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Dopamine receptors have been extensively studied in the central nervous system as they are vital to maintaining cognition, motor skills, and the reward system (1). Recently, literature has uncovered the prevalence of these ... -
Differences in cannabis strains and product types used most often by a cross-sectional sample of people in the United States who use cannabis to relieve pain and nausea
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)In the United States (US), 17% of people reported using cannabis within the past year. Laws around cannabis use in the US are changing; currently, 37 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for medicinal ... -
A MOTHeRS PERSPECTIVE SATISFACTION OF TAILORED FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD INSECURE PREGNANT PATIENTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Food insecurity (FIS) is associated with poor diet quality with rural areas disproportionately affected. A balanced diet is critical during pregnancy to optimize fetal development, as the fetal origins hypothesis demonstrates ... -
Validation of Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) procedures for use in pre-clinical modeling and clinical sample diagnostics in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a vascular condition caused by atherosclerosis in the peripheral arteries, most commonly the ones supplying blood to the lower extremities. Chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) is the ... -
CADMIUM AND LEAD INTERACTIONS WITH EF-HAND PROTEINS: AN INTRINSIC FLUORESCENCE STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-02)Toxic metal exposure is an increasingly important issue that is impacting a growing population. Frequent exposure can lead to adverse health effects such as cognitive impairment in children, diabetes, and cardiovascular ... -
Investigating the causes of hatching failure of Eastern Bluebird eggs: A possible role for heat shock proteins
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) studied for 13 years at East Carolina University’s West Research Campus have shown declines in reproductive success via hatching failure in recent years. The purpose of my research is to ... -
Characterizing the subcellular localization and function of Citron Kinase in the germline of Drosophila melanogaster
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-02)Cytokinesis, or the final division of cells, is a conserved and highly regulated process that is crucial for all multicellular organisms. Errors in cytokinesis are linked to a variety of maladies, including microcephaly ... -
Involvement of RAB10 in Cognitive Dysfunction Using Trace Eyeblink Classical Conditioning
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, perceptive inaccuracies, and other issues with neurocognitive function (Khan et al., 2020). Different genetic issues and pathways in the brain ... -
Body Positivity Influencers: Their Values, Impact on Retailers, and College Student’s Opinions
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)Womenswear industry is $163 billion per year in the U.S. alone (Statista, 2022). For many years, the fashion industry has dealt with concerns over the use of thin models and how consumers feel pressure to meet these “ideal” ... -
Reducing No-Shows and Cancellations at the ECU School of Dental Medicine
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine treats patients of all ages and provides several services, which are performed by dental students. Services performed include teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, surgical ... -
THE IMPACT OF FIA’S 2022 RULE CHANGES ON COMPETITIVE BALANCE IN FORMULA 1
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)In 2022, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) implemented a number of rule changes regarding car design to promote closer racing in Formula 1. This study constructs a balanced sample of race lap times from ... -
Measuring Individual Muscle Force Using Ultrasound Elastography and Motion Capture
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)Human musculature is over-determined so that one muscle could complete a movement that we make using several. For example, the biceps brachii is an agonist muscle for both elbow flexion and supination of the forearm. In ... -
Coastal Stressor Effects on Sediment and Salt Marsh Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) Root-Associated Microbiomes
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)Coastal marshes provide ecological benefits such as processing upstream contaminants, protecting coastlines from high energy storm surges, and providing habitat for a multitude of species. Coastal marshes are dominated by ...