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HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS : ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to increase, with current statistics demonstrating that 1 in every 68 children are diagnosed with the disorder (Autism Society of America, 2012) and the ...
Transcriptional regulation of 'pqsR', a gene that encodes a regulator of quinolone signal synthesis and virulence in 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa'
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The gram-negative bacterium 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa' is an opportunistic pathogen that frequently causes nosocomial infections and serious chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. During infection 'P. aeruginosa' ...
Exposure To Elevated Prenatal Testosterone Metabolites Induce Autism-Like Behavior In Rats : Evidence For The Extreme Male Brain And Implications For Human Health
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) originate during early brain development and are the result of complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Disruptions in the prenatal ...
Species And Stage Specific Developmental Toxicity Of Endosulfan Exposure In Hyla Cinerea And Ranitomeya Imitator
(East Carolina University, 2015)
During ontogeny, organisms pass through critical periods of heightened vulnerability to disruptive exogenous agents. In organisms with complex life cycles, these developmental windows result in variable susceptibility ...
The Effect Of Conservation Treatments On Organic Residues In Archaeological Ceramics
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Conservation treatments, while focused on preserving the physical form of a ceramic vessel, may inadvertently have a negative impact on other information stored in preserved organic residues that may remain on or in the ...
Gene Expression Divergence Between Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia Guttata) Subspecies And Gene Regulation In Hybrids
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Since the publication of Mayr's Systematics and the Origin of Species, birds have been important model organisms for studies regarding evolutionary processes such as sexual selection and speciation. In this study, I will ...
Using The Morphological Analysis Perspective (MAP) In Software Engineering Project Management
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Corporations require well defined strategies and successful implementation of strategic solutions in order to survive, facilitate growth, and remain competitive. In the current internet enabled economy, software development ...
VIABILITY OF CERIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES AS A RADIOPROTECTOR AGAINST PROTON RADIATION FOR NON-MALIGNANT CELLS
(East Carolina University, 2015)
Radiation therapy is a prevalent cancer treatment therapy. The goal is to kill all tumor cells while minimizing damage to healthy cells and new methods that can accomplish this goal are continually being investigated. ...
Toward increasing leadership capacity in nurses: an exploration of the state and future perspectives of leadership education in pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing programs.
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the state and future perspectives of leadership education in pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing programs. Study objectives were to describe nurse educator and practice ...
THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF PROFICIENCY-BASED RUBRICS ON STUDENT GRADING
(East Carolina University, 2015-04-24)
The purpose of this study is to determine impact of the proficiency-based rubric on student learning, the teacher’s ability to provide consistency in student grading, and communication to parents regarding the child’s ...