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Examining Heavy Metal Concentrations in Hair of South African Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to Access Anthropogenic Impact
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)High concentrations of heavy metals are known to have deleterious effects on the nervous, endocrine, hepatic, and immune systems of mammals. Environmental toxicology has traditionally been used to understand impacts of ... -
EXAMINING LINKS AMONG ATTACHMENT, COMMITMENT, RELATIONSHIP WORK, AND SATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT COUPLES
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-01)Using dyadic data, this study explored the relationships between attachment, commitment, relationship work (RW) and satisfaction within young adult couples (n=71). RW is operationalized as discussing romantic challenges ... -
Examining Mid-Atlantic Ocean Shipwrecks and Commercial Fish Trawling & Dredging
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study examines the major site formation processes of commercial fish trawling and dredging impacts on mid-Atlantic ocean shipwrecks. Exploring this human-related interaction requires multi-disciplinary sources, including ... -
EXAMINING MULTI-TASKING ABILITY ON AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TASK TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN FIT AND UNFIT DRIVERS
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)Rationale: Driving is an important, complex instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) with one of the most important skills being able to multitask. Multitasking is a skill assessed by few standardized assessments. The ... -
EXAMINING MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCIES OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS WHO ADVISE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OF COLOR
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if, and to what extent, racial and ethnic identity, years of experience, education level, age, gender, advisor status, and sexual orientation are related to multicultural ... -
Examining Preventive Healthcare Utilization in Black College Women Through a Black Feminist-Womanist Lens
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-18)Despite higher rates of disease and mortality compared to White women, Black women often experience low rates of preventive health care including recommended screenings and vaccinations that may have a protective effect. ... -
Examining the Base Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Eastern North Carolina: Community Screening, Associated Risk Factors, and Psychological Correlates of Disease
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Background: Eastern North Carolina has historically high prevalence rates of cardiovascular disease. Novel solutions such as mobile screening technology may aid in reaching this region’s vulnerable health population to ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Pressure injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, muscle, and tissue believed to be damaged by external pressure usually due to lack of movement/mobility and remaining in one position. Most injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY By Christine Barnes July 2022 Director of Dissertation: Susan M. Kennerly, ... -
EXAMINING THE DISPROPORTIONALITY OF ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS FOR ACADEMICALLY OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN A RURAL NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2021-03-30)School districts across North Carolina work tirelessly to ensure that all students have access and opportunity to an education that will afford them the opportunity to be globally competitive citizens. However, some districts ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING FRAMEWORK AT A HISPANIC-MAJORITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-04)Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the zeitgeist for educational leaders in the contemporary world. Studies have determined that when implemented with fidelity, SEL skills aid school leaders in enhancing cooperation, ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING A CAREER ACADEMY WITHIN AN UNDER-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)Career academies provide high school students with an opportunity to complete high school coursework while deeply exploring a potential career field concentration. Such academy models aim to improve high graduation rates ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING MORNING MEETINGS, AS A TRAUMA-INFORMED STRATEGY, ON TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY IN A LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)In a low performing school, stressful conditions, lack of resources, and student populations that have been subjected to one or more ACEs can make it difficult for teachers to yield successful outcomes. Maintaining a high ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT ON BEGINNING TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2023-11-30)High teacher turnover rates and less students entering into the teacher preparation programs has increased the need to better prepare and retain beginning teachers. The purpose of this mixed methods inquiry is to focus on ... -
Examining the Effects of Casual Video Gameplay as an Intervention to Alleviate Symptoms of Depression on both Subjective and Objective Measures
(East Carolina University, 2020-12-02)Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects more than 300 million people worldwide. Although there are successful treatments for depression with pharmaceuticals and behavioral approaches such as psychotherapy, ... -
Examining the Effects of Leadership Style on the Follower's Self-Concept
(East Carolina University, 2011)The current study examines the impact of leadership style on the follower's self-concept. Research has shown that certain types of leadership have motivational effects on followers. Specifically, charismatic leadership has ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF MINORITY STRESS AND RESILIENCE ON SEXUAL MINORITY VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Prior studies have noted significant health disparities experienced by sexual minority individuals with military histories compared to their heterosexual peers. Often the minority stress model, which posits sexual minority ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINE PRACTICES ON SUSPENSION RATES OF BLACK STUDENTS: AN EQUITABLE AND RESTORATIVE JOURNEY IN A GRADES 3-5 INNER-CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-11)Regardless of the school community or type of school in the United States, Black students are disproportionately excluded from school at a higher rate than any other student group. These discipline practices are a matter ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES ON TEACHER CANDIDATE READINESS
(East Carolina University, 2013)To meet the demands of living and working in the 21st century, it is critical that every P-12 student in every classroom have an effective teacher. Yet, each year, thousands of new teachers enter the field unprepared to ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE ONBOARDING ON BEGINNING TEACHER AND NEW HIRE TURNOVER IN A TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-14)Teacher retention has been a growing nationwide concern for years that has exponentially worsened as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Schools serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to be most ...