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Uptake of and resistance to the antibiotic berberine by individual dormant, germinating and outgrowing bacillus spores as monitored by laser tweezers raman spectroscopy
(2015-12-04)Berberine, an alkaloid originally extracted from the plant Coptis chinensis and other herb plants, has been used as a pharmacological substance for many years. The therapeutic effect of berberine has been attributed to ... -
Urban Water Availability and Potential Future Stressors : A Case Study of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2014)The line that once existed between geographic regions that are considered "water poor" and "water rich" is now being blurred. Water managers in "water rich" regions, such as the Southeastern United States, are starting to ... -
Urinary Incontinence Before and After Bariatric Surgery
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US Dollar verse Chinese Yuan: A Global Currency Cat Fight
(2015)The U.S dollar is an internationally recognized and well used form of currency. However, just because the US dollar has been this global monetary benchmark does not secure its position as the premier internationally ... -
Usage Error in Technical Communication
(East Carolina University, 2014)College students who seek careers as technical communicators must master technical writing and editing skills to succeed in the workplace. Effective technical communication stems from the communicator's ability to perceive ... -
Use of A Decision Support Guide to Assist CRNAs in Preventing Surgical Fires: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-12-07)Surgical fires are significant events that can result in severe injury or even death for patients and healthcare staff. Despite many initiatives led by the FDA, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, and the American ... -
Use of a Perioperative Fire Prevention Guide by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-12-07)Operating room fires are preventable events that can have devastating consequences for patients and healthcare organizations. Hospitals have acute interest in training all operating room workers to prevent fires from ... -
The use of a personal fitness device in conjunction with online social networking as an effective delivery system for occupational therapy community practice to enhance an individual's personal occupation and self-efficacy
(East Carolina University, 2011)Participants wore a pedometer tracking device "fitbit" and participated in an on-line social support group daily. Data was collected through the "fitbit" including steps taken and distance traveled. Participants completed ... -
Use of a Pressure Vest to Reduce the Physiological Arousal of People with Profound Intellectual and Physical Disabilities During Routine Nail Care
(East Carolina University, 2009)This single subject ABAB study explored whether the use of a commercially available deep pressure vest would decrease physiological arousal in a male with profound mental retardation during nail care activities. ... -
Use of Antibiotics in Viral Upper Respiratory Infections in the Primary Care Setting
(2020-04-25)Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern to healthcare providers. Estimated deaths caused by antibiotic resistance will be greater than cancer by 2050 (Avent, Fejzic, & van Driel, 2018). Antibiotic stewardship programs ... -
Use of Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge Mapping to Improve Learning in a Lecture-Laboratory Microbiology Course
(East Carolina University, 2012)Promoting successful learning is key in developing students from novice to professionals in their respective fields of study. In the field of science, students have long practiced the art of memorization without complete ... -
Use of Digital Badges to Recognize Nurse Practitioner Students’ Clinical Skills: A Pilot Project
(2023-11-28)Students in nurse practitioner programs are required to learn many clinical skills and procedures. Digital badges were chosen as ways to recognize clinical skills and provide students with means to represent their clinical ...