Browsing Master's Theses by Title
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Last Wills
(East Carolina University, 2013)This short story collection, LAST WILLS, portrays four individuals' transitions into late adulthood. "Dan's Man Otto": an aging, socially estranged man attempts to cope with later-life struggles due to another man's fatal ... -
Late Holocene evolution of Currituck Sound, North Carolina, USA : environmental change driven by sea-level rise, storms and barrier island morphology
(East Carolina University, 2012)Coastal evolution is an increasingly important area of study, especially with the projected rise in sea level, increase in storm intensity, and population increases along the nation's coasts. In order to predict how the ... -
LATENCY OF FIRST OFFICE DISCIPLINE REFERRALS AMONG YOUTH RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY IN SCHOOLS
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-23)Youth who experience mental illness can exhibit disruptive behavior in the school setting which is frequently not recognized as a result of internal struggle. For the estimated 20% of school-aged youth who experience mental ... -
Lateral Gene Transfer between Bacteria and Trichoderma reesei
(East Carolina University, 2012)Lateral gene transfer (LGT) has played an important role in shaping the `tree of life'. It has promoted evolution by generating gene redundancies, which allow for more freedom in terms of allowed mutations in a genome, ... -
Lateral Stream Migration Rates in the Blue River Watershed, Wisconsin
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)Lateral channel migration is a naturally occurring process within meandering rivers when adjusting to a relatively stable state. Factors like stream power, soil, and streambank vegetation can influence the rate of migration ... -
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Law enforcement and firefighters serve a vital role in maintaining the safety and order in our communities. They suffer from numerous health problems including heart disease, psychological stress and sleep disorders. Their ... -
Law, History, and Literature as Narrative in The Sense of an Ending
(East Carolina University, 2014)This thesis explores how Tony Webster constructs personal narrative in The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. Using the work of Hayden White, J. Christopher Rideout, and Frank Kermode as a critical foundation, the paper ... -
Leader Group Prototypicality and Follower Job Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Leader Fairness
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-28)In this study, leader group prototypicality, employees' team identification (group prototypicality), the relationship between the two, their relationship to job satisfaction as an outcome of leadership effectiveness, and ... -
LEAVING LEAVES -- BETWEEN SEASONS: Therapeutic Landscape Painting and Participatory Art
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)This thesis is an exhibition of therapeutic art. The therapeutic qualities of the work are based on scientific studies in healthcare design and psychology, and evolutionary psychology. Attributes that have been demonstrated ... -
Legislative Perceptions of Sustainable Tourism : The Case of the North Carolina General Assembly
(East Carolina University, 2011)The tourism industry is the second largest contributor to North Carolina's economy. The traditional thrust behind many national and state tourism policies has focused on the industry's employment potential and opportunities ... -
Leisure-Time Activity Participation during Preadolescence and the Related Wellness Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study examined the association between the free-time activities in which adolescents participate and their self-reported wellness. Free-time activities provide contexts for adolescents to experiment and develop their ... -
Let's Talk Emotions : Re-envisioning the Writing Center through Consultant Emotional Labor
(East Carolina University, 2015)Based on current literature and writing center lore, there is a lack of discussion surrounding the emotional labor of writing center consultants; however, the environment of the writing center and the job parameters create ...