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Investigation of Curli-Specific Proteins CsgD and CsgA Reveals a Potential Target for Neurodegenerative Therapeutics and Provides Structural Insights into the Bacterial Amyloid CsgA
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)
A growing body of evidence implicates curli-containing biofilms in the onset of neurodegenerative pathologies like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Curli-containing biofilms are composed primarily of two bacterial ...
An Exploration of the Career Trajectory, Experiences and Satisfaction of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who hold the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Credential
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-07)
The Commission on Dietetic Registration created the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential to tailor the job qualifications of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to work exclusively with athletes. ...
Investigating the Structural and Functional Roles of Conserved Cysteine Residues in Arabidopsis thaliana Fatty-Acid Desaturase 2
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)
Plant-generated unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are vital to a plant's growth and survival through maintenance of plasma membrane fluidity and integrity, in addition to the various ...
Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Interest in Educational Video Games
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed condition in children and adolescents. Much is known about the disorder, but researchers continue to study new treatment options to address symptoms ...
Effects of Childhood Chronic Illness on Depression Outcomes in Adulthood
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)
The present study evaluated the impacts of a chronic illness diagnosis in childhood on long-term depression levels in adulthood. Additionally, this study sought to determine whether the age at which a diagnosis was received ...
Slate Graffiti
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)
Although sometimes the subject of scholarly and artistic publication, the complexity of vanishing cultures in Appalachia often defies exposition. The elusive identities of the inhabitants are articulated within this ...
Sister Sledge Said It Best— “We are Family”: Chosen Family in LGBTQ+ Young Adult Literature
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)
This thesis will explore the concept of chosen, or voluntary, family as it relates to fictional depictions of young adults who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. The introductory chapter of this thesis will discuss ...
Phenology in a Changing Environment: Assessing and Forecasting the Timing of the Spawning Migration of the Albemarle Sound and Roanoke River Stock of Striped Bass
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)
The seasonal timing of key biological events (phenology), such as migrations, can vary greatly and have strong impacts on fisheries and their management. The Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) population of the Roanoke River ...
Defining the role of acyl-CoA synthetase 6 on α-synucleinopathy
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)
Background: Neurodegenerative diseases known as α-synucleinopathies, most notably dementias and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), are characterized by neuronal aggregation and accumulation of α-synuclein (α-syn) in a manner that ...
THE INFLUENCE OF VISUAL SUPPORTS ON DRIVING PERFORMANCE IN NOVICE DRIVERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-20)
Rationale: Driving is a valued instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) that signifies a transition to increased independence. However individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) obtain their license at a lower ...