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Solvent and Solubility Effects on Quinone Ratios
(East Carolina University, 2012)Monoquinones and diquinones are a biologically and chemically important class of compounds that can be found in numerous natural products such as: thymoquinone, oosporein, coenzyme Q, embelin and the respective dimer, ... -
Solvent-Controlled Switch of Selectivity between sp[superscript]2 and s[superscript]p3 C-H Bond Activation by Platinum (II)
(East Carolina University, 2010)Cyclometalation reactions have been studied intensely for the past few decades, especially those containing palladium. The factors that control the process of the C-H bond activation, however, are not yet completely ... -
Somatic steroid hormone signaling promotes early oocyte polarization in Drosophila
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-28)In the ovary, oogenesis depends on intercellular communication between somatic and germ cell populations for proper oocyte production. Steroid hormone signaling, well-described for its diverse roles throughout oogenesis, ... -
Sorption of Ibuprofen to Coastal Plain Soils
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-18)The transport and fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems has become an area of concern in the environmental science community. Due to advances in analytical technology, ... -
Soul Folk, Unzipped : The Intersection of Black Studies and Contemporary Erotica
(East Carolina University, 2013)This thesis explores the ways in which select pieces of contemporary Black erotic literature may be used to gain a deeper understanding of the role of sexuality and intimacy within Black communities around the world. The ... -
Source of saltwater intrusion in the Castle Hayne aquifer on the western part of Bogue Banks barrier island, North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2014)Saltwater intrusion is occurring in the confined Castle Hayne aquifer on the western part of the east-west trending barrier island of Bogue Banks, North Carolina. Of eleven municipal wells that are solely screened in the ... -
South Africa's Battle of the Atlantic: 1939-1945: A Survey of the Cape Peninsula's WWII Heritage
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-07)In 1939, the Union of South Africa was caught unprepared for war. With the full weight of the Commonwealth's resources dedicated to the defense of the British Isles, the Union Defense Force (UDF) was tasked with defending ... -
The Spaces Between
(East Carolina University, 2014)This written report provides further insight into the context and process of my creative work that focuses on my Irish heritage and the emotional repercussions of migration. These sculptures are inspired by the history, ... -
Spatial and Temporal Evaluation of Dune, Beach and Nearshore Bar Interactions : Cape Cod, MA
(East Carolina University, 2014)Coastal features and processes interact with each other, producing complex patterns of shoreline changes in different beach segments. Coastal dune systems have been studied in detail, looking at their evolution through ... -
Spatial and Temporal Variability in Surficial Seabed Character, Waipaoa River Margin, New Zealand
(East Carolina University, 2012)The Waipaoa River margin, located off the northeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand, provides an opportunity to examine shelf-wide sediment dynamics in a coastal setting. The region is characterized by a narrow ...