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ADAMTS9 IS NECESSARY FOR THE SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE ZEBRAFISH
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)The ovary is a unique organ as it must cyclically alter its structure to accommodate the growth, development, and release of oocytes. The processes of oogenesis and ovulation requires structural modifications made to the ... -
ADAPTIVE LEGACY: THE TRANSITION OF LIGHTHOUSES FROM SYMBOLS OF POLITICAL-ECONOMICAL STATEMENTS TO ICONS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Lighthouses on the eastern coast, North Carolina are iconic monuments of the scenic and historic landscape of the Outer Banks. The job for which these lighthouses were specifically designed was to aid mariners in navigating ... -
Adolescent free time activity participation and its relationships with perceptions of parenting and intrinsic motivation
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The positive youth development framework emphasizes those developmental tasks and milestones that assist youth in the successful transition to adulthood. These developmental affordances thrive in contexts where social-emotional, ... -
Adolescent Sexual Assault and Suicidal Behaviors : Investigating a National Sample
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study was designed to shed light on two public health concerns: sexual assault and suicidal behaviors among the adolescent population. Sexual assault history, sex differences, and the combination of both sexual assault ... -
Adolescent Stress Induced by Family Structures and its Effect on Adult Health : A Longitudinal Assessment
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study strives to explain the decrease in health among children and young adults in the United States in recent decades, by examining the relationship between adolescent family environments and health measures of the ... -
Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Interest in Educational Video Games
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed condition in children and adolescents. Much is known about the disorder, but researchers continue to study new treatment options to address symptoms ... -
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM CAR FOLLOWING MODEL OPTIMIZATION FRAMEWORK USING GENETIC ALGORITHM IMPLEMENTED IN SUMO TRAFFIC SIMULATION
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-25)As advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as smart cruise control and lane keeping have become common technologies, self-driving above SAE level 3 are being competitively developed by major automobile manufacturers, ... -
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(East Carolina University, 2018-04-27)The role of the photograph in the conversation of mental illness is fraught with misrepresentation. Since its infancy the photographic image has been used as a means of portraying those living with mental illness as frail, ... -
African American Undergraduates' Perceptions of School Psychology as a Career Option
(East Carolina University, 2011)Students in public schools are becoming more diverse, yet the school psychologists who serve them are still primarily Caucasian. One of the goals of the profession is to diversify the workforce; although there is a shortage ... -
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S PERCEPTIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND MEANING ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN RURAL EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2013)This qualitative study addressed the research question, what are the perspectives and experiences related to breast cancer and breast cancer screening of African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina? A ... -
AFTER SIX YEARS... : AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ABOVETHEINFLUENCE CAMPAIGN ON ITS INITIAL TARGET AUDIENCE
(East Carolina University, 2011)In November 2005, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) implemented a new form of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (NYAMC). The AboveTheInfluence campaign targets 12-17 year olds, with a specific ... -
AFTER WRECKING: EXAMINING SPANISH SALVAGE OF THE 1622, 1715, AND 1733 PLATE FLEETS
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-21)From the 16th to the 18th century, Spain dominated the transatlantic trading empire, though not without cost. The Spanish Plate Fleets lost off the coast of Florida have been the subject of much treasure hunting and ... -
AGGRESSION, INCIVILITY, FORGIVENESS, AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
(East Carolina University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the incremental validity of forgiveness and experiences of incivility to the prediction of deviant behavior by trait aggression. Participants consisted of 480 undergraduate ... -
AgRP neuron activity is required for acute exercise-induced feeding
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-13)While much is known about the role of neuropeptide Y/agouti-regulated peptide (NPY/AgRP) and pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons to regulate energy homeostasis, little is known about how forced energy expenditure, such as ... -
Alienation and Ethnic Identities in "Growing Up Ethnic in America," "Borderlands/La Frontera," and "The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing"
(East Carolina University, 2015)This thesis examines the concept of alienation during adolescence as an influential factor in ethnic identity development. The negative effects of alienation are frequently explored, but I argue experiences concerning ... -
AlienG2 - An Automated Analysis Tool for Genome-scale Prediction of Horizontal Gene Transfer
(East Carolina University, 2013)This thesis will present a method for predicting Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) events through the creation of a web-based application called AlienG2. HGT is the process of genetic exchange between distantly related ... -
ALL IS NOT FAIR IN THE APPRAISALS OF PERFORMANCE: APPRAISALS, JUSTICE, AND WORK OUTCOMES
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)This study examined the moderating effect of core self-evaluation (CSE) on the relationship between perceptions of procedural performance appraisal justice (PAJ) and the components of engagement (vigor, dedication, and ... -
Alpha Taxonomy of Eocene Primates from the Great Divide Basin, Wyoming
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-30)The identification of the alpha taxonomy of an extinct species is the first step towards understanding its evolutionary history and relationships with other organisms. Alpha taxonomy refers to the initial classification ... -
AMAKASU MARU NO. 1: AN ANALYSIS OF A REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE SURVEY ON A WWII JAPANESE REQUISITIONED SHIPWRECK IN THE PACIFIC
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-25)The Pacific Theatre of World War II left behind a plethora of archaeological sites, many of which are still being located. In 2016, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Okeanos Explorer mission ... -
American Born Imams: Negotiating Clerical Responsibilities and Expectations
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)This inductive, exploratory study seeks to understand in detail the personal perspectives and career paths that American born Imams experience as they become religious leaders. In doing so, this study will examine their ...