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Objective Measurement of Peripheral Edema as Symptomatic of Congestive Heart Failure
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)
Congestive heart failure is a type of cardiovascular disease that is often accompanied by excess fluid buildup in tissue, causing swelling of the extremities, known as peripheral edema. Assessing the severity level of ...
The Needs of Military-Connected Students within the North Carolina Public School System
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)
The present study assessed how the mental health needs of military-connected students are addressed within public schools in the state of North Carolina, particularly how aware and comfortable school staff are regarding ...
AN ANALYSIS OF A STONE ARTIFACT CACHE FROM THE SHELOR SITE (31MG2051) IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)
Prehistoric artifact cache discoveries are poorly understood archaeological phenomena. A few such occurrences consisting of groups of stone artifacts buried in forgotten underground pits are known in North Carolina. This ...
A NEW ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM FOR MEASURING ELECTRON EMISSION FROM FAST ION INTERACTIONS WITH ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND CONDENSED PHASE TARGETS
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)
A new electron spectroscopy system has been developed for measuring electron emission from gas and solid targets induced by fast ion impact. This system uses an ultrahigh-vacuum compatible cylindrical deflector analyzer, ...
Identifying Primary Healthcare Providers’ Barriers to Prescribing Physical Activity as Medicine in Comparison to their own Physical Activity Level
(East Carolina University, 2016-06-01)
Abstract Objective. To examine healthcare providers' barriers to counseling physical activity to their patients. Then examine the same primary providers' own physical activity level over the course of 7 days (1 week) using ...
Notch Signaling Mediates Drug Resistance in Colorectal Cancer Cells via Effects on DNA Repair Proteins
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women. Despite tremendous progress in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment ...
The Relationship Between the Hamstrings to Quadriceps Strength Ratio and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Forces
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-11)
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries in sports and is associated with other serious health concerns like osteoarthritis (OA). Forces developed by the hamstrings and quadriceps ...
Melding Research and Education in a Zoological Setting
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-27)
The first zoo was opened in London in 1828 and was intended for scientific study, but was eventually opened to the public in 1847. Since then, public dogma has dictated the development, role, and standards concerning the ...
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 ...
A Spatial Analysis of Bounded Cemeteries at the Town Creek Site (AD 1150-1400) in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)
Previous mortuary studies have explored the links between the presence of bounded cemeteries and the existence of corporate groups within ancient communities. This thesis examines two cemeteries at Town Creek, a Mississippian ...