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PPP1R2 COORDINATES KINASE AND PHOSPHATASE ACTIVITY TO REGULATE THE CENTROSOME AND MIDBODY
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-21)
Centrosomes are the primary microtubule organizing centers of the cell and prepare the cell for division by establishing the bipolar spindle during mitosis. A balance of kinase and phosphatase activity regulates centrosome ...
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 ...
A Qualitative Study on the Perceived Impact Online Asynchronous Professional Development has on Online Adjunct Faculty and Student Engagement in the Online Environment
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-14)
Advances in distance education provide rural and underserved students the opportunity to attend higher education institutions regardless of students' geographic location. With the growth of online programs being offered ...
Molecular evolution of venom proteins in Ctenidae (Order: Araneae) spiders
(East Carolina University, 2021-01-20)
Spiders comprise the largest group of venomous animals and are a pivotal component of the global ecosystem with approximately 50,000 species spread across nearly every habitat on Earth. The family Ctenidae Keyserling, 1877 ...
Anatomical and Physiological Changes Following Primary Palatoplasty Using the Buccal Flap Approach
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-14)
Individuals born with cleft palate typically undergo primary palatoplasty between 6-12 months of age to repair their palate. Traditional primary palatoplasty surgical techniques include the V-Y pushback, the intravelar ...
Acidosis Activated GPR68 Promotes Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Growth
(East Carolina University, 2020-12-17)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Localized extracellular acidosis has been theorized as a possible contributor to CVD pathogenesis, but its precise impact remains ...
Prohibitin: A novel regulator of inflammatory cell dynamics
(East Carolina University, 2020-02-04)
Inflammation is a complex mechanism primarily driven by the immune system to eradicate pathogens/foreign substances and restore tissue homeostasis. Despite the beneficial effects that inflammation employs, signaling can ...
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, ...
FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: A PERSONALIZED APPROACH FOR TEACHERS
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)
Improvement of teacher quality has been identified as a strong factor for improving student learning and increasing student achievement. Developing teacher knowledge and pedagogy is traditionally cultivated in schools ...
Injuries of the mind, body, and soul : an exploration of moral injury among military service members and veterans
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-16)
Military service often requires engaging in activities, witnessing acts, or immediate decision-making that may violate the moral codes and personal values to which most individuals ascribe. If unacknowledged, these factors ...