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Evidence for an association between genetic and acoustic variation in a poison frog
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-21)Acoustic signaling is a key component in both intra- and inter-specific interactions. These signals can be used in many contexts, including mating behavior and agonistic interactions. Poison frogs are of particular interest ... -
The Evolution of Organ Shape : Distal Tip Cell Migration and Gonadogenesis in Nematodes
(East Carolina University, 2013)Animals display a variety of shapes in nature. The different shape of homologous organs allows them to adopt different functions and therefore, allows animals to live in different ecological niches. However, little is ... -
Evolution of Relationships Through Time
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)My careers in dance and Medicine have shaped my concept of form and philosophical ideas on modern Humanism. Through figurative sculpture, I present an autobiographical representation of the interconnection between me and ... -
The Evolutionary Development of Floating Dry Docks
(East Carolina University, 2012)The floating dry dock represents one of the most technologically advanced structures ever designed to operate in a maritime environment. These indispensable repair facilities provided necessary maintenance to commercial ... -
EXAMINATION OF ACTIVITY RATES IN ADULT PATIENTS, POST-MYOCARDIAL INFACTION WITH WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS
(East Carolina University, 2018-11-27)Background: Wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCD) are external devices capable of providing monitoring and immediate intervention from sudden cardiac death (SCD). WCDs contain accelerometers, providing data on patient ... -
Examination of the 2011 Mississippi River Flood Deposit on the Louisiana Continental Shelf
(East Carolina University, 2014)Floods can dramatically increase the sediment load supplied to continental margins, leading to greater and potentially geochemically unique deposition. The 2011 flooding of the Mississippi River and its discharge into ... -
An Examination of the Implementation of Technology in Secondary School Bands
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine how high school and middle school band directors in the state of North Carolina currently implement technology into their band programs. Selection of participants for this study ... -
Examination of the Relationships between Youth Adaptive Sports Participation Factors and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Due to increased limitations and barriers to physical activity, it is important for children with physical disabilities to develop physical activity self-efficacy (i.e., confidence that they can be active in the future ... -
Examining Chronic Nutrient Enrichment Effects on Wetland Plant-Microbe Interactions Using a Trait-Based Approach
(East Carolina University, 2023-01-05)Mutualistic plant-microbe relationships that have evolved under nutrient starved environmental conditions are important for generating and maintaining plant and microbial biodiversity. However, human activities associated ... -
Examining Coastal Marsh Sedimentation In Northeastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2015)Coastal marshes are critical environments that are ephemeral on geologic timescales. Understanding the dynamics that naturally maintain these systems is becoming increasingly important in the face of accelerated sea-level ... -
Examining Concurrent Validity of the Print Tool as Compared to the Test of Handwriting-Skills Revised
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)Handwriting assessments offer practitioners an objective measure to determine handwriting deficits, track student's progress, and provide evidence for the use of occupational therapy intervention. However, research has ... -
EXAMINING CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONTACT ON FUTURE OUTCOMES: DOES AGE AT FIRST ARREST OR INCARCERATION IMPACT FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE?
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-14)The current study sought to investigate the impact of age of first arrest and age of first incarceration on current substance use and mental health outcomes. The increasing prevalence of mass incarceration in the United ... -
Examining Heavy Metal Concentrations in Hair of South African Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to Access Anthropogenic Impact
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)High concentrations of heavy metals are known to have deleterious effects on the nervous, endocrine, hepatic, and immune systems of mammals. Environmental toxicology has traditionally been used to understand impacts of ... -
EXAMINING LINKS AMONG ATTACHMENT, COMMITMENT, RELATIONSHIP WORK, AND SATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT COUPLES
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-01)Using dyadic data, this study explored the relationships between attachment, commitment, relationship work (RW) and satisfaction within young adult couples (n=71). RW is operationalized as discussing romantic challenges ... -
Examining Mid-Atlantic Ocean Shipwrecks and Commercial Fish Trawling & Dredging
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study examines the major site formation processes of commercial fish trawling and dredging impacts on mid-Atlantic ocean shipwrecks. Exploring this human-related interaction requires multi-disciplinary sources, including ... -
EXAMINING MULTI-TASKING ABILITY ON AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TASK TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN FIT AND UNFIT DRIVERS
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)Rationale: Driving is an important, complex instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) with one of the most important skills being able to multitask. Multitasking is a skill assessed by few standardized assessments. The ... -
Examining the Effects of Leadership Style on the Follower's Self-Concept
(East Carolina University, 2011)The current study examines the impact of leadership style on the follower's self-concept. Research has shown that certain types of leadership have motivational effects on followers. Specifically, charismatic leadership has ...