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P02.35. Methodology in integrative medicine research: challenges and solutions from a randomized clinical control trial using adapted yoga
(2012)Purpose This randomized controlled clinical study evaluated the efficacy of adapted yoga (vs. usual care) to reduce psychosocial risks, which have been clinically shown to impact morbidity and mortality in implantable ... -
p53 and NGAL: dual regulatory roles in advanced prostate cancer
(East Carolina University, 2011)The development of prostate cancer from small regions of hyperplasia to invasive tumors requires genetic and epigenetic alterations of critical cellular components to aid in the development of cells more adapted for aberrant ... -
A Pacific Food Guide from the Children's Healthy Living PRogram
(2016-02)The paper describes the development of the Pacific Food Guide. The Food Guide includes fruits, vegetables, fish and animals not typically found in the US Food Guides but are consumed by individuals living int the Pacific. ... -
Packaging Designs for Hydrocortisone
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Package design is a sub-category of graphic design that allows designers to explore three-dimensional space. In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging is frequently used to protect items from tampering, as well as from ... -
PAH Contamination Variability in the Lower Tar River N.C. From a Legacy Hazardous Waste Site as a Function of Hydrological Conditions
(East Carolina University, 2023-08-18)Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of trace organic contaminants that can enter the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Of these compounds, 16 are listed as high-priority contaminants ... -
Paid time off (PTO): Work stress as a potential moderator between workaholism and PTO usage
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)In the current study, the relationships between workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and paid time off (PTO) usage were examined. Previous studies indicate recovery from daily work stressors is necessary for continued ... -
Pain Acceptance and Anxiety in Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-02)Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder, causes a patient’s red blood cells to form into a sickle shape and clot in the vessels. Individuals with SCD can suffer from severe pain due to the restricted flow ... -
Pain as a global public health priority
(2011-10-06)Background Pain is an enormous problem globally. Estimates suggest that 20% of adults suffer from pain globally and 10% are newly diagnosed with chronic pain each year. Nevertheless, the problem of pain has primarily been ... -
Pain coping skills training for African Americans with osteoarthritis (STAART): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
(2016-08-23)Background: African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of osteoarthritis (OA), with higher prevalence rates, more severe pain, and more functional limitations. One key barrier to addressing these disparities has been ... -
Pain Coping Skills Training for African Americans With Osteoarthritis Study: Baseline Participant Characteristics and Comparison to Prior Studies
(2018-09-19)Background: The Pain Coping Skills Training for African Americans with OsteoaRTthritis (STAART) trial is examining the effectiveness of a culturally enhanced pain coping skills training (CST) program for African Americans ... -
Pain Management after Cardiac Surgery
(East Carolina University, 2009)Postoperative pain relief is one of the most important concerns for patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is one of the most clinically challenging problems for nurses. It is widely recognized that postoperative pain can ... -
PAIN SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND PROVIDERS IN THE DIABETIC AMPUTEE: A LIVED EXPERIENCE
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Chronic pain after lower extremity amputation surgery has been reported in up to 80% of patients. Amputations, which are among the most debilitating chronic complication of diabetes have a variety of consequences including ... -
Painting Process as Art Form
(East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this written report of my thesis is to discuss the research and visual element presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts degree. In my research and creative practice, I focus on the integration ... -
Paired Effects of Dietary Leucine Supplementation and Overload on Protein Translational Signaling and Hypertrophy in Aged Rat Skeletal Muscle
(East Carolina University, 2012)Sarcopenia is an age-associated disorder that causes loss of skeletal muscle mass, particularly in type II (fast-twitch) muscle fibers. This loss in muscle mass can cause disability, reductions in the quality of life, and ...