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Descriptive Epidemiology of Collegiate Men's Football Injuries: National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System, 1988-1989 Through 2003-2004
(East Carolina University, 2007-04)Objective: To review 16 years of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) injury surveillance data for men’s football and identify potential areas for injury prevention initiatives. Background: Football is a ... -
A descriptive exploratory study on how nurse educators use digital stories in the classroom
(East Carolina University, 2014)This study examines the experiences of 12 nurse educators using digital stories in undergraduate nursing courses. Two issues were explored: 1) How and for what purpose are nurse educators incorporating digital stories in ... -
Descriptive Study of 2011-2012 Grades in Healthful Living Students
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Desiccation tolerance in Acinetobacter baumannii is mediated by the two-component response regulator BfmR
(2018-10-11)For the opportunistic pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii, desiccation tolerance is thought to contribute significantly to the persistence of these bacteria in the healthcare environment. We investigated the ability of A. ... -
Design and Application of an Immobilized Protein Kinase
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a biologically important enzyme for cell regulation, often referred to as the “central kinase”. An immobilized PKA that retains native substrate specificity and activity would be a useful tool for ... -
Design and Quantitation of Membrane Binding Lipid Anchors : Exploring Prion-Prion Interactions on Membrane Surfaces
(East Carolina University, 2011)The prion protein (PrP) is an endogenous, metal binding protein present in the neuronal cells of the central nervous system. Prion is associated with a class of neurodegenerative diseases known as transmissible spongiform ... -
Design Considerations for Virtual Classroom and Laboratory Environments
(2009-06)With the ever-increasing demand for distance education one of the key challenges facing faculty is not only delivering effective instruction through both lecture-style and laboratory means, but also giving students an ... -
DESIGN OF A FORCE BIOFEEDBACK TOOTH EXTRACTION EDUCATIONAL DEVICE
(2015-04)The current jaw model used by students from the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine to practice tooth extractions does not accurately simulate the forces in a real human mouth. Originally multiple alternative designs ... -
DESIGN OF A FORCE BIOFEEDBACK TOOTH EXTRACTION EDUCATIONAL DEVICE
(2015)The current jaw model used by students from the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine to practice tooth extractions does not accurately simulate the forces in a real human mouth. Originally multiple alternative designs ... -
Design of a prospective, multicenter, global, cohort study of electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy
(2016-04-26)Background: Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) procedures allow physicians to access peripheral lung lesions beyond the reach of conventional bronchoscopy. However, published research is primarily limited to ... -
Design of an Educational Tool Simulating Tooth Extraction Procedure
(2015-04-23)Dental students need to develop clinical skills in determining the force applied during tooth extractions. A student must practice the procedure many times before attaining the appropriate skill level required for decision ... -
DESIGN OF NOVICE PRINCIPAL INDUCTION FOR A CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2017-06-22)School districts across the nation are grappling with the issue of high principal turnover coupled with a decrease in number of experienced applicants to fill vacancies (Guterman, 2007; Hall, 2008; Johnson, 2005; United ... -
Design, Expression, and Characterization of a Bifunctional Protein Chimera for Applications in Molecular Biology
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)There are many different methods of protein capture that are used to immobilize proteins on solid supports while still maintaining their overall function. In this study, the binding interaction between streptavidin and ... -
Designer's Perception of Safe Design and its Potential for Innovation
(East Carolina University, 2014)Safe design to influence construction and maintenance worker safety is a concept that has been around for many years in the United Kingdom and Australia. The concept is that designers can influence the safety of the project ... -
Designing A Research Study on ECU’s Recycling Habits Through Prototyping, Pivoting, and Failing
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)According to the National Waste and Recycling Association, approximately 25% of items in recycling bins are considered nonrecyclable contamination, obstructing recycling efforts nationwide. On ECU’s campus, contamination ... -
Designing Ceramics for Social Events
(East Carolina University, 2015)My work considers the role of functional objects in common rituals. I am investigating how handcrafted ceramics can fit the demands of social events in both functional and decorative capacities. Specifically my thesis work ... -
Designing Library Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities
(2013)East Carolina University is the home of an innovative program for students with learning disabilities, Project STEPP. Librarians at ECU’s Joyner Library have collaborated with Project STEPP since 2010 to provide library ...