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Examination of Nutrition Monitoring through Ecological Momentary Assessment during an Internet-based, Self-directed Weight Loss Intervention
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-09)
Internet and mobile health (mHealth) based interventions are promising potential options for increasing access to weight loss treatment for the general public (Payne et al., 2015). Many health-related internet and mobile ...
FETUS PHANTOM CONSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE PREGNANT FEMALES FOR RADIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(East Carolina University, 2019-06-07)
Radiation exposure and associated radiation risks are major concerns for fetal development for pregnant patients in general, and in particular for overweight and obese pregnant patients who undergo diagnostic imaging or ...
EFFECTS OF CANNABIDIOL ON VOCAL LEARNING AND RECOVERY FROM CNS DAMAGE
(East Carolina University, 2019-06-19)
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-euphorigenic compound derived from Cannabis, shows promise for improving recovery following cerebral ischemia and was recently effective for the treatment of childhood seizures caused by Dravet and ...
Generation of Pseudo-CT using Two Sets of MRI Scans for MRI-only Radiation Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-16)
WWith increasing interests in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-only radiation therapy (RT) and the emergence of MRI system integrated with the linear accelerator, a method substituting the computed tomography (CT) in ...
The affect of increased assessment focus through professional learning communities on instructional practice
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of utilizing a focused planning approach to test design and analysis within an assessment centered professional learning community (PLC) in one Local Education Agency ...
QUALITY AND LIBRARY EDUCATION: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF LIS FACULTY CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF LIBRARY PROGRAM CURRICULUM
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)
This dissertation aimed to examine the perceptions of faculty about the curriculum taught in a Master’s level degree library program. It was motivated by one research question: How do faculty in a Library and Information ...
Nutrient contributions from septic systems in nutrient-sensitive watersheds: Quantifying nutrient inputs, reduction methods, and economic feasibility
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-30)
Eutrophication of surface waters is a global issue threatening aquatic ecosystems and recreational opportunities. Nutrient management strategies exist to reduce nutrient inputs from various sources; however, septic systems ...
EQUITY AGENTS: CREATING AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING CULTURE WITH FOREIGN TEACHERS AND LĂOSHĪ 老师 WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
Educators within international school contexts are proponents of equity and believe that they listen to and advocate for the local teaching assistants, aides, and staff. However, issues of power, organizational structures, ...
RHETORICAL LIFELINES: QUEER AND FEMINIST SURVIVAL IN RIYOKO IKEDA’S THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-25)
This dissertation explores the rhetorical lifelines of queer and feminist survival in the adapted animation of Riyoko Ikeda’s The Rose of Versailles. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this study examines the rhetorics ...
NURTURING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH GOAL SETTING: A STRATEGY EVALUATION OF THE ABOUT2BE PROGRAM FOR PROBATIONARY COLLEGE STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
This research was a part of a series of studies designed to evaluate the impact of a goal setting strategy entitled About2Be on the engagement and goal setting for probationary college students in the second semester of ...