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HORIZONTAL GENE TRANSFER (HGT) AND SPHAGNUM FALLAX: A PHYLOGENETIC LOOK INTO THE OCCURRENCE, PREVALENCE, AND IMPORTANCE OF HORIZONTAL GENE TRANSFER IN A BOG MOSS
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-04)Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a biological process that involves any transmission of genetic material that isn’t vertical in nature. HGT occurs frequently between prokaryotes and plays a significant role in prokaryotic ... -
Utilizing Metabolomics and Proteomics for Clinical Applications
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-03)Medical conditions such as heart failure and infant outcomes related to in utero drug exposure have become prevalent amongst the world population. As we observe alarming trends in poor health choices, treating these ... -
EXPLORING STUDENT EXPERIENCES ACROSS A LINKED SEQUENCE COURSE-BASED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-23)This study reports the effect a linked Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) has on a students’ understanding of research and the associated experiences they encountered. CUREs offer an alternative path to ... -
Identifying compensatory genomic changes due to nickel (Ni2+) exposure: electrochemistry and quantifying DNA damage
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-24)Nickel is a toxic heavy metal that has been shown to cause adverse health conditions in organisms. DNA damage has been observed in nematodes in response to nickel exposure. Nematodes originating from environments with high ... -
Micro Tabulation Block Resolution: Investigating Accuracy in Micro-Area Census Tabulation Blocks
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-18)Avoiding error in reporting of Census Data is one of the paramount concerns influencing each Decennial Census Operation. Guaranteeing that American citizens are counted accurately and in the right location is the core ... -
The Moderating Effects of Temperament on Sleep and Inhibition in Preschoolers
(East Carolina University, 2020-09-25)Research has found that sleep is essential to executive functioning for young children, with one important area of executive functioning being inhibition. However, there is evidence that the effects of limited sleep may ... -
Assessment of single-spot TOPAS MC simulation for proton pencil beam scanning in homogeneous and heterogeneous media and quantification of dosimetric impact of CT metal artifact on IMPT and VMAT plans
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)Proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) radiation therapy has become thriving worldwide. The accuracy of proton dose calculation that based on proper modeling for each single scanning spot as well as accurate CT image data is ... -
Effects of a high fat diet and/or overload on striated muscle structure, function, or metabolism
(East Carolina University, 2020-12-03)Consumption of a high fat diet combined with physical inactivity is associated with many adverse health effects including obesity, insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction. The ... -
Evaluation of low-cost optical particle counters for environmental and occupational exposures
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-16)Low-cost optical particle counters are easy to operate, portable, compact in size, inexpensive, and most widely used in particulate matter (PM) monitoring. This study evaluated the accuracy, bias, and precision of four ... -
NUTRIENT, BACTERIA, AND SEDIMENT FLUXES IN A NATURAL WETLAND: AN ECOSYSTEM SERVICE OR DISSERVICE?
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)Some wetlands have been shown to provide ecosystem services including flood water retention, water quality improvement, and habitat for wildlife and aquatic organisms. Wetlands are commonly created and/or restored to provide ... -
An Initial Calibration of a Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Material Analysis System Using GUPIXWin
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)Proton induced x-ray emission (PIXE) technology has been used extensively over the last few decades to perform highly accurate multi-elemental trace element analyses with much success. The recent implementation of a new ... -
The Boer War and the British Press
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-18)This thesis analyses the connection between political affiliation, regional identities and coverage of the Boer War in British newspapers. The notion that a 'jingoist' popular culture made dissent impossible is challenged ... -
TOOLS OF THE TRADE: A MATERIAL CULTURE STUDY OF HAND TOOLS FROM QUEEN ANNE’S REVENGE
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-19)Blackbeard was one of the most notorious pirates during the 1700s and today maintains a high profile in popular culture. The remains of his flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge were discovered by researchers off the coast of North ... -
The Development of Face Processing Deficits in Autism: A Meta-Analytic Review
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)Abnormal visual scanning of faces in individuals with autism is a predictor and possible precursor to more prominent social communication deficits seen in autism (Klin et al., 2002; Sasson, 2006) and it is one of the ... -
Identification of a Potential RNAzyme in Brucella abortus with Heme-Dependent Peroxidase Activity
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-19)Bovine brucellosis is of significant concern to the U.S. cattle industry and has not been controlled by vaccination in some areas of the world. The inability to control this pathogen is currently a serious public health ... -
Multiple Partner Fertility and Access to Social Support
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-18)Social support helps individuals manage problems and make ends meet. However, access to social support varies across groups and by sociodemographic characteristics. Past studies have found that multiple partner fertility ... -
IN DEFENSE OF SLAVERY: DILEMMA OF A GERMAN-AMERICAN CONFEDERATE IN ANTEBELLUM TEXAS
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-19)This thesis challenges previous historians’ characterizations of Ferdinand Lindheimer as simply the “Father of Texas Botany” and defender of freedom. Instead, Lindheimer acted out of his own self-interest to preserve his ... -
WOOD AND STEEL: USING MODELING TO ANALYZE SITE FORMATION OF THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY VESSEL FRATERNITÉ
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-18)The purpose of this thesis is to decipher the signatures of archaeological site formation processes occurring at an early-twentieth century wooden sailing vessel (specifically, Fraternité, 1918-1919) shipwreck site. Using ... -
Welcome to the Fun Box
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-18)Welcome to the Fun Box by Kelly P. Miller Graduation December, 2020 Director of Thesis: Luke Whisnant Major Department: English As my focus in English is creative writing, my intent for my thesis is fiction work. To be ... -
HOW CAN WE REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS ON THE PLACENTA?
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-19)Prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals can lead to birth defects and adult disease. While it is impossible to avoid pollutant exposure, development of a prenatal supplement that augments natural protective ...