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Paul De Kruif: The Microbe Hunter and Author
(2009-08-31)Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Bioethics & Interdisciplinary Studies sponsor the History of Medicine Presentations as an educational service for the East Carolina University community. The Library ... -
Paving the Way : A Biopsychosocial Survey Study of Young Adults Diagnosed with Heart Failure and Identification of Key Intervention Priorities
(East Carolina University, 2014)Introduction: Rates of heart failure have been increasingly noticed in individuals between 20 and 50 years of age, especially in Eastern North Carolina. Little is known about this subset of patients with heart failure. The ... -
Paying Close Attention
(East Carolina University, 2011)Paying Close Attention is a body of work created to complete the Master of Fine Art degree at East Carolina University. This document supports my creative thesis, a body of three works entitled Mobile, Deconstruction, and ... -
PB2Y Coronado Flying Boat Archaeology and Site Formation Studies, Tanapag Lagoon, Saipan
(East Carolina University, 2015)The focus of this thesis is the further study of both pre- and post-depositional site formation processes that affect submerged WWII aircraft, specifically an unidentified US Navy Consolidated PB2Y Coronado flying boat in ... -
PBIS through an International Lens
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)The purpose of this study is to understand the lack of behavioral support in schools in the Czech Republic and design a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework that best fits their needs, with contextual ... -
Pearl Harbor: First Hand Accounts of December 7, 1941
(2010)On the morning of December 7, 1941, the naval and aerial forces of the Japanese Empire secretly attacked the United States Navy at the naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. For over two hours, two waves consisting of over ... -
Peat Bog Wildfire Smoke Exposure in Rural North Carolina Is Associated with Cardiopulmonary Emergency Department Visits Assessed through Syndromic Surveillance
(2011-10)Background: In June 2008, burning peat deposits produced haze and air pollution far in excess of National Ambient Air Quality Standards, encroaching on rural communities of eastern North Carolina. Although the association ... -
Pedagogical Approaches to the Instruction of Ethics in Lower-Level Undergraduate Professional Writing Courses
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-04)The following report centers on ethics instructional methods in undergraduate professional writing courses. The literature review covers the instructional practices favored by professors of upper-level and graduate ... -
Pediatric Behavioral Concerns : Does Physician Training Influence Their Referral and Recommendation Practices
(East Carolina University, 2014)Pediatric primary care physicians indicate behavioral health concerns to be the most frequently reported complaint of parents during well-child visits. Over the last few decades, graduate medical education and training ... -
Pediatric Cardiology Patient Transfer
(2020-07-30)Nurses that care for the pediatric cardiology population are in a unique position to be involved in high acuity care over a long period of time. Solid communication techniques are required to ensure the continuity of care ... -
Pediatric Emergency Simulation Education in a Community Hospital
(2023-07-23)Pediatric emergencies are infrequent at small community hospitals, leaving staff without the opportunity to build comfort, skill competency, and understanding of their roles during this situation. Simulation training is a ... -
Pediatric Nursing Resiliency Program to Combat Stress and Burnout Syndrome
(2023-07-13)Registered Nurses (RNs), particularly in pediatric specialties, are facing increased responsibilities related to caring for vulnerable patient populations who are critically ill. Difficulties in carrying out complex ... -
Pediatric Palliative Care: A Quality Improvement Recommendation
(2015-06)In the United States, there are greater than 500,000 infants and children living with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition. Advances in healthcare allow children with life threatening or life limiting conditions ... -
Pediatric Two-Dose Influenza Vaccination Series: Impact of Text Message Reminders on Adherence to Second Dose
(2018)Introduction: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children 6 months to 9 years of age receive a two-dose series of the influenza immunization in the same influenza season. A quality ... -
Peer Accountability Program to Combat Nurse Incivility
(2019-07-07)Incivility within the nursing profession is a topic of serious concern and requires immediate interventions. This quality improvement project utilized an evidenced-based approach to implement a program directed at nurse ... -
PEGGING, SPECULATORS, AND THE ASIAN CURRENCY CRISIS OF 1997
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Stability of an exchange rate can be achieved through a variety of currency policy regimes. While a currency peg can be beneficial to many developing economies, a poorly managed peg can have negative effects on the exchange ... -
Pembrolizumab Induced Tumor Shrinkage in Rare Osseous Metastasis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
(2023-07-31)Cutaneous basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is an increasingly common malignancy with a rising incidence over the past decade. 1 BCC seldom exhibits lymphatic or hematogenous metastasis with an incidence of only 0.0028% ... -
Penny Pinchers Healthy Grocery Store Tour Leader Talking Points
(2024-04-05)This slide set was created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in partnership with Pitt Partners for Health (PPH) to be printed and used as a guide for volunteers leading tours as a part of their Healthy Grocery Store ... -
Penny Pinchers Healthy Grocery Store Tour Training Slides
(2024-04-07)This slide set was created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in partnership with Pitt Partners for Health (PPH) to be used to train volunteers that will lead or assist with the Penny Pincher's Grocery Store Tour program. ...