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Velopharyngeal Muscle Morphology in Children with Congenital Palatal Microforms
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
Children born with palatal microforms are often clinically mismanaged due to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. These difficulties are exacerbated by anatomical and physiological differences in clinical presentation. ...
Effects of the Interactive Metronome® on older adults : does use improve cognitive and motor abilities?
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
The purpose of this pre-test, post-test, quasi-experimental study was to examine the relationship between the Interactive Metronome[registered] (IM) protocol and cognitive plasticity, cognitive retention, and motor skills ...
EFFECTS OF GENDER AND AGE ON REACTION TIME DURING VISION COACH TASK
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
This study examined the effects of gender and age on reaction time during visual-motor tasks on a dynamic light board, Vision Coach[trademark], which is a prospective tool to be used for occupational therapy evaluation ...
A community-based lifestyle and weight loss intervention promoting a Mediterranean-style diet pattern evaluated in the stroke belt of North Carolina: the Heart Healthy Lenoir Project
(2016-08-05)
Abstract
Background
Because residents of the southeastern United States experience disproportionally high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is important to develop ...
Variations in velopharyngeal structure and function in adults with normal and cleft anatomy.
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Examination of velopharyngeal (VP) muscle differences among adults with cleft palate is limited. Dynamic assessment of the VP muscles have predominantly been during rest or sustained phonation. The purpose of this study ...
Impact of pulmonary exposure to gold core silver nanoparticles of different size and capping agents on cardiovascular injury
(2016-08-24)
Background:The uses of engineered nanomaterials have expanded in biomedical technology and consumer manufacturing. Furthermore, pulmonary exposure to various engineered nanomaterials has, likewise, demonstrated the ability ...