Browsing by Author "Health Education and Promotion"
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IMPACT OF MIDGUT BACTERIA ON AEDES ALBOPICTUS VECTOR COMPETENCE FOR LA CROSSE VIRUS
Ramaswamy, Deepa (2015-05-01)La Crosse encephalitis is a pediatric illness caused by mosquito-borne La Crosse virus (LACV) and is endemic in western North Carolina. Mosquito control is the only defense against this disease. Not all mosquitoes can ... -
Impact of Mosquito Age and Insecticide Exposure on Vector Competence of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) for Zika Virus
Knecht, Heidi (East Carolina University, 2018-04-27)Zika virus (ZIKV) can cause birth defects in humans and is a serious global public health concern. This arbovirus is primarily transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitoes; however, it can also be ... -
Impact of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen on life table characteristics of Aedes albopictus
Rhyne, Megan (East Carolina University, 2019-04-29)Aedes albopictus is a vector of several arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. However, control of this day-active species is difficult with ultra-low volume treatments applied at dusk/dawn periods. Consequently, ... -
Impacts of an Organophosphate and a Pyrethroid on Insecticide Resistance in Culex Quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
Smith, Deryn Marissa (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Environmental security is a large part of public health. While an abundance of research has been done to assess insecticide resistance in adult mosquitoes, there is a general lack of information about the potential effects ... -
In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Espirito Santo Virus on Dengue Virus Replication
White, Avian (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 ... -
IS TRAUMA AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND TREAT NON-INJURY MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN YOUNG ADULTS?
Cheek, Jackson (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Trauma is often the first point of contact for many people into the healthcare system and serves as a large avenue for the diagnosis of chronic disease. Studies have shown that the screening and diagnosis of chronic disease ... -
Laboratory and Field Evaluations of the GeoAir2 Air Quality Monitor for Indoor Exposure
Streuber, Dillon (East Carolina University, 2021-12-02)There has been increasing demand for low-cost particulate matter sensors in the market. To meet this demand, new air quality monitors are being developed and released to the public. Low-cost sensors open routes to citizen ... -
LAST: Leisure Activity Step Tracking study
Kautz, Sarah (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is currently the 7th leading cause of death and by 2025 1 in 5 will be living with T2DM. Since a risk factor for T2DM is physical inactivity, interventions to increase physical activity (PA) should ... -
LEADing the Way: A Humanistic Approach to the Drug Crisis
Perry, Claire Thomas (East Carolina University, 2018-12-13)This study will investigate the de-escalation of crime, participant perception, and demographics of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program based out of Fayetteville, North Carolina. This community program aims to ... -
MARSHMALLOW-BAGEL UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL STUDY IN PARAESOPHAGEAL HERNIA PATIENTS
Hayes, Coleman Ray (East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)The traditional method used to evaluate esophagus and foregut functions prior to surgical treatment is esophageal manometry. Esophageal manometry is the insertion of a pressure sensitive catheter through the nose into the ... -
MCH DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT - AN EVALUATION
Palmer, Peri K. (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)MCH-STEP encourages diverse cohorts of undergraduate students (e.g., Black, Indigenous, and People of Color [BIPOC], low socioeconomic status, rural, first-generation college students) from three units in the College of ... -
Measuring the Filtration Efficiency of the Best-Selling Alternative Masks on Amazon
Chaaban, Omar Mansoor (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)The purpose of this study is to assess the filtration efficiency of different face covering materials in comparison to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved N95 respirator. This ... -
Novel Nano-Based Antibacterial Therapeutic Against Hospital Acquired Infection
Williams, Jordan E (East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Rising nosocomial infections, also called hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are of imminent public health concern as common antibiotics, such as ampicillin and kanamycin, are becoming less effective against bacterial ... -
Novel Nano-Based Antibacterial Therapeutic Against Hospital Acquired Infection
Williams, Jordan E (East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Rising nosocomial infections, also called hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are of imminent public health concern as common antibiotics, such as ampicillin and kanamycin, are becoming less effective against bacterial ... -
NUTRIENT, BACTERIA, AND SEDIMENT FLUXES IN A NATURAL WETLAND: AN ECOSYSTEM SERVICE OR DISSERVICE?
Underwood, William Jarrod (East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)Some wetlands have been shown to provide ecosystem services including flood water retention, water quality improvement, and habitat for wildlife and aquatic organisms. Wetlands are commonly created and/or restored to provide ... -
ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM NITROGEN CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER RESOURCES IN THE PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA
Jernigan, Jordan (East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) typically process eight to twelve kilograms of nitrogen per system annually. There are approximately two million OWTS in operation in North Carolina. If the mass and concentration ... -
Onsite Wastewater System Phosphate Contributions to Water Resources in the Piedmont of North Carolina
Serozi, Brent D (East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)Major watersheds in North Carolina including portions of the Cape Fear, Neuse, and the Tar-Pamlico Rivers are impaired because of elevated phosphorus (P) loading from point and non-point sources of pollution. Studies ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF ACL INJURY PREVENTION: A STUDY OF MOTIVATION AND SELF-EFFICACY
Warren, Mary (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries in sport and physical activity. Approximately 175,000 ACL injuries are reported each year in the United States, imposing a ... -
Oral Health Care Providers Retention Across ENC
Lawler, Quaid (East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)In the state of North Carolina (NC), an estimated 2.4 million residents in 2019 struggled to obtain adequate dental care, many of those fell into an underserved population subset. Dental care in North Carolina has historically ... -
Perceptions of disposal options for prescription opioids among community members in North Carolina
Joyce, Cassidy (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 ...