Browsing Dissertations by Type"Doctoral Dissertation"
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Impact of Vessel Noise on Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau) Behavior and Implications for Underwater Noise Management
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Underwater noise and its impacts on marine life are growing management concerns. This dissertation considers both the ecological and social concerns of underwater noise, using the oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau) as a model ... -
IMPACTS OF A BRIEF SELF-COMPASSION INTERVENTION FOR WOMEN WITH OBESITY AND INTERNALIZED WEIGHT BIAS: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-25)Internalization of weight bias occurs when one believes negative weight-related stereotypes to be true of themselves, such as believing that one is deserving of disrespect, or unworthy of partnership due to weight status ... -
IMPACTS OF A BRIEF SELF-COMPASSION INTERVENTION FOR WOMEN WITH OBESITY AND INTERNALIZED WEIGHT BIAS: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-25)Internalization of weight bias occurs when one believes negative weight-related stereotypes to be true of themselves, such as believing that one is deserving of disrespect, or unworthy of partnership due to weight status ... -
IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF MODIFIED SCHEDULING WITH YEAR-LONG, LOOPED COURSES TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FOR AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)School systems have continued to search for ways to increase student achievement by adjusting pacing and course alignment but have continued to find limitations due to scheduling. A multitude of schedules shift the ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARENT-LED COMBINED GROWTH-MINDSET AND HOME LITERACY INTERVENTION: A PILOT STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2023-11-30)This pilot study examined the implementation feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a combined growth-mindset and literacy intervention delivered in the home by parents and guardians. The study was completed in two ... -
IMPLEMENTING A MENTAL WELLNESS SCREENING TOOL TO INCREASE FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IN DIVISION I COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)Mental health has become an issue of importance in society over the past decade. Mental health diagnoses do not discriminate and have been shown to be an area in need of attention especially for young adults. Student ... -
Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supporlts (MTSS) at the HIgh School Level
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-29)Implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the high school level has been particularly unique and challenging, especially considering that it is an unfunded mandate for North Carolina and is designed to be a ... -
Implementing A Multi-Tiered System of Support to Increase Student Success
(East Carolina University, 2019-11-27)West Bladen High School implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model to improve student achievement, attendance, and behavioral outcomes for students at-risk of dropping out of school. With little guidance and ... -
IMPLEMENTING CREATIVITY IN AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY OF POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-24)In an era of job automation and a globalized economy, educational institutions must redefine their goals to equip students for future success. International schools are gradually transitioning from focusing solely on ... -
IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN A K-12 SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2022-08-19)The purpose of this research is to describe how sustainable restorative practices focused on the intention of using inclusive school leadership, curriculum, wrap around supports, transformative community engagement, high ... -
Improving co-teaching through a collaborative planning process in an eastern North Carolina district
(East Carolina University, 2017-11-30)This dissertation presents a problem of practice, small scale proof of concept focused on improving co-teaching and collaborative planning with regular and special education teachers in Hertford County, NC. The following ... -
IMPROVING HISPANIC PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN A RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)The purpose of this problem of practice was to improve Hispanic parental involvement in a rural elementary school. As a basis for improvement, Joyce Epstein's six types of involvement were utilized throughout the study. ... -
IMPROVING LEARNING THROUGH PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-09)This dissertation examines how the creation of a Principal Professional Learning Community (PPLC) including principals at two high performing schools (STEM High and Early College High) and principals at two low performing ... -
Improving Medication Adherence In Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions : Evaluation Of A Pilot Intervention In A Rural Primary Care Clinic
(East Carolina University, 2015)Background: More than 25% of primary care patients are managing multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and 50% of their medications are not taken as prescribed. Self-efficacy is the foundation of many successful medication ... -
Improving mental well-being through culture-specific outdoor learning: A mixed-methods study
(East Carolina University, 2023-11-30)Background: Green prescriptions—nature-based interventions to improve human health—are becoming increasingly popular. Research has highlighted a need for inclusion of culture in green prescriptions as how humans conceive ... -
IMPROVING READING ACHIEVEMENT IN HARNETT COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH EARLY READING INTERVENTIONS: A PROGRAM EVALUATION OF READING RECOVERY AND LEVELED LITERACY INTERVENTION FOR FIRST GRADERS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)This program evaluation took place in Harnett County Schools, North Carolina. This study evaluated two common reading intervention programs currently used in the Harnett district. This evaluation compared and examined the ... -
Improving Reading Proficiency for English Language Learners
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-25)This problem of practice study was focused on providing a plan for the implementation of strategies to meet the needs of Benhaven English Learner and Hispanic students who were showing a gap in grade level proficiency in ... -
IMPROVING TEACHER RETENTION IN THE GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Teacher attrition continues to be a problem in many communities throughout North Carolina and the United States. Research indicates salary, student discipline, and administrative support as leading causes of teacher turnover. ... -
IMPROVING THE RTI PROCESS IN GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-20)This study provides a comprehensive process to improve the implementation of RTI in an elementary school. Improvement Science was the approach used to assist in identifying the problem and created strategies to improve ... -
In vivo imaging and modeling of artery blood pressure wave and interaction with light in time domain
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-29)Artery blood flow driven by pressure wave is essential for human life. The long-term research goal is to establish a foundation for future translation of the imaging photoplethysmography (iPPG) method into applications ...