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Intramuscular Lipid Metabolism, Insulin Action and Obesity
(East Carolina University, 2009-01)With the increasing prevalence of obesity, research has focused on the molecular mechanism(s) linking obesity and skeletal muscle insulin resistance. Metabolic alterations within muscle, such as changes in the cellular ... -
Intramuscular lipid oxidation and obesity
(East Carolina University, 2008-04)There is an accumulating amount of evidence indicating that lipid oxidation is depressed in the skeletal muscle of obese individuals. Decrements in fatty acid oxidation (FAO) have been reported with obesity in models ranging ... -
Intraoperative Eye Care: A DNP Project
(2022-12-02)Corneal abrasions, while rare, are the most common optic injury that occurs in anesthesia practice, and they account for approximately 2-3% of all anesthesia malpractice suits. Corneal abrasions also cause intense discomfort ... -
intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
(2017-12-22)Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) for early stage breast cancer is a technique for partial breast irradiation. There are several technologies in clinical use to perform breast IORT. Regardless of technique, IORT generally ... -
Intratracheal instillation of silver nanoparticles exacerbates cardiac ischemia/reperfusion injury in male sprague-dawley rats
(East Carolina University, 2014)The uses of engineered nanomaterials have expanded in biomedical technology and consumer manufacturing. Exposure to particulate matter has been demonstrated to negatively influence cardiovascular health and expand myocardial ... -
Intravenously delivered graphene nanosheets and multiwalled carbon nanotubes induce site-specific Th2 inflammatory responses via the IL-33/ST2 axis
(2013-05-03)Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBN), such as graphene nanosheets (GNS) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), have been proposed for potential nanomedicine applications such as biomedical devices and carriers for drug ... -
Intravenously delivered graphene nanosheets and multiwalled carbon nanotubes induce site-specific Th2 inflammatory responses via the IL-33/ST2 axis
(2013)Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBN), such as graphene nanosheets (GNS) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), have been proposed for potential nanomedicine applications such as biomedical devices and carriers for drug ... -
INTRINSIC EXERCISE CAPACITY ON HIND LIMB ARTERIAL LIGATION: DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT OF ACTIVE EXERCISE AND ANDROGEN SIGNALING ON POST-ISCHEMIC RECOVERY
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-21)Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common disease that is frequently caused by atherosclerosis and associated thrombosis, leading to a decrease in the blood supply to the lower extremities. PAD has various treatment ... -
Introducing portable pedal machines inside a university library to reduce sedentary behavior
(East Carolina University, 2013)Background: Sedentary behavior is a health risk factor independent of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Sedentary behavior takes place frequently in libraries. Few sedentary behavior interventions ... -
Introducing the global medical community to the information presented at local scientific conferences through nephrology blogs
(2012-12-14)An increasing number of healthcare providers author medical blogs (bloggers) to educate the public and fellow physicians. Traditionally, many bloggers have assumed that readers are most interested in information presented ... -
Introducing the global medical community to the information presented at local scientific conferences through nephrology blogs
(2012-12)An increasing number of healthcare providers author medical blogs (bloggers) to educate the public and fellow physicians. Traditionally, many bloggers have assumed that readers are most interested in information presented ... -
Introducing the North Carolina Coastal Atlas
(2013-05-22)Dr. Allen is the director of C-SIM at ECU and the co-director of ECU's Center for Geographic Information Science. He is interested in understanding spatial and temporal change in the natural environment, particularly ... -
INTRODUCING TRANSLANGUAGING PRACTICES IN AN INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-21)Language is the vehicle through which we express ourselves and interact with the people and places around us. Language shapes our identity within the varied communities in which we belong. Translanguaging is a concept that ... -
Introduction of a Novel Quick Reference Guide for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Assist in Perioperative Fire Prevention: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-12-07)Perioperative fires are traumatizing events that may lead to patient and staff morbidity and mortality. CRNAs are in a unique position for monitoring, assessing, and intervening to prevent perioperative fires yet fire ... -
Introduction of Gender Affirming Care to the APRN Curriculum
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) curriculum is the source of a nationwide issue regarding its severe lack of education on gender affirming care. This research will be performed on those who are pursuing a ... -
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Governor Jim Hunt
(2009-01-18)Dr. Gavin Smith introduced Governor Hunt by recounting his experiences as his advisor during and after Hurricane Floyd as assistant director of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management. He spoke about the ...