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Exposure To Elevated Prenatal Testosterone Metabolites Induce Autism-Like Behavior In Rats : Evidence For The Extreme Male Brain And Implications For Human Health
(East Carolina University, 2015)Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) originate during early brain development and are the result of complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Disruptions in the prenatal ... -
Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards Among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University
(2016-09-26)Groundskeepers work most of the year outdoors, performing physically demanding duties. The amount of time spent working outdoors exposes groundskeepers to various hazards including physical hazards (hot temperatures, cold ... -
Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)Groundskeepers work most of the year outdoors, performing physically demanding duties. The amount of time spent working outdoors exposes groundskeepers to various hazards including physical hazards (hot temperatures, cold ... -
EXPRESSION AND PURIFICATION OF THE REGULATORY DOMAIN OF HUMAN CARDIAC TROPONIN C (HCTNC): A PROTEIN METHOD OPTIMIZATION STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The purpose of this experimentation was to optimize the purification methodology for Human Cardiac Troponin C (HcTnC). This was done by replacing the old methodology of the size exclusion column and ion exchange column, ... -
EXTENDING THE TECHNOLOGICAL, DISCURSIVE, AND RHETORICAL HORIZONS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH LIBRARIES’ INFORMATION ARCHITECTURES: AN ANALYSIS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY’S JAMES B. HUNT JR.
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-20)This dissertation analyzes how North Carolina State University's (NCSU) James B. Hunt Jr. Library extends the ways in which the information architectures of academic research libraries can function as a technology, as ... -
Extension of the Late Holocene Sea-Level Record In North Carolina, USA
(East Carolina University, 2015)Future sea-level rise will dramatically affect coastal landscapes and populations. The coast of North Carolina (USA) is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise because its low-lying coastal plain is expansive, has a low ... -
An Extensive New Literature Concerning Low-Dose Effects of Bisphenol A Shows the Need for a New Risk Assessment
(East Carolina University, 2005-08)Bisphenol A (BPA) is the monomer used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic, the resin lining of cans, and other products, with global capacity in excess of 6.4 billion lb/year. Because the ester bonds in these BPA-based ... -
Extraction of Salvia miltiorrhiza Using Subcritical Water
(2014)Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as Danshen, is an herb commonly used in Chinese medicine to treat cardiovascular and other diseases. As it has recently gained more recognition, this herb is currently being investigated for ... -
Eyes Open, Eyes Closed: Exploring the Cognitive and Neurophysiological Features of Sleep and Physical Activity
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-19)Background: Poor sleep has been linked to negative health outcomes across the lifespan while physical activity has been explored as a protective factor for health. Research examining sleep and neuropsychological functioning ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of a Hydrogel-Nanofiber Composite for Cartilage Replacement
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FACE THE FACTS: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIERS THAT IMPACT SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(East Carolina University, 2022-03-09)This research study examines the relationship between socioeconomic barriers students encounter and the interventions to address those factors at Lenoir Community College. Specifically, the study seeks to determine the ... -
Facebook & Infidelity
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study considers the motivational factors behind the use of Facebook, a popular social networking site, for online infidelity behaviors. Although a large amount of research has been conducted on online infidelity, these ... -
Facetacks Season One : A Narrative on Ceramic Vessels
(East Carolina University, 2013)This written report addresses the narrative objects created in the completion of the Master of Fine Arts degree. These objects consist of utilitarian porcelain pottery in the form of stacked cups, coffee sets, and tea ...