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The regulation of anthranilate synthesis for the production of pqs in pseudomonas aeruginosa
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The ubiquitous bacterium P. aeruginosa is an important human pathogen that causes devastating infections in immunocompromised patients and chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients. The ability of P. aeruginosa to ...
The Waltzing Dead : The Merit of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
(East Carolina University, 2013)
When Seth Grahame-Smith's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was published in 2009, the parody of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that now takes place in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, few expected the novel to be more ...
Activation of the proton sensing G-protein coupled receptor, GPR4, regulates focal adhesion dynamics and delays cell spreading due to increased cytoskeletal tension
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The tumor microenvironment is characteristically acidic due to insufficient blood perfusion, chronic inflammation, hypoxia, and altered cell metabolism. The low pH found in the tumor microenvironment may facilitate the ...
Impacts of Arts Centers on Communities
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The arts and culture have been shown to foster economic development by attracting workers and businesses in the knowledge industry, spur tourism, and improve the housing market. However, regardless of whether the arts and ...
Atmospheric Distributions of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Coastal Northern Gulf of Mexico, USA, Associated with the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred April 20, 2010 to July 15, 2010, releasing a surface slick of crude oil extending to ~176,000 km² in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Crude oil is comprised of thousands of organic ...
Human-Animal Bond : Attachment vs. Objectification
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The bond between human beings and their pets is multi-faceted. Some doting "parents" view their companion animals as members of their families, while others maintain the more traditional expectation of service or ...
AN ANALYSIS OF PERSISTENCE FACTORS OF 2+2 UNIVERSITY CENTER TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The issue of teacher shortages across the state and nation, especially in rural areas, is a complex one. The disparity between the number of teachers produced and what is needed to fill classrooms across the nation in ...
THE ACQUISITION OF NEW STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS' BELIEFS AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT FACULTY
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The purpose of this study is to better understand how new student affairs professionals acquire their beliefs and perceptions about faculty. This study originates from a conceptual framework that includes: (1) a call for ...
Cloud Platform for Research Crowdsourcing in Mobile Testing
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Mobile application testing and testing over a cloud are two highly topical fields nowadays. Mobile testing presents specific test activities, including verification of an application against a variety of heterogeneous ...
Training and Endothelial Function In Upper and Lower Limbs
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins with damage to the endothelium, the inner lining of the blood vessels. Endothelial damage occurs as early as childhood and is associated with risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, ...