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Mutations to ettA and lepA Cause Acinetobacter baumannii to Overcome Growth Defects in the DcsrA Strain in the Presence of Amino Acids
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-10)
Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen which often causes nosocomial infections. A. baumannii is known for its incredible ability to survive drying and its high rates of multidrug resistance. Carbapenem ...
INVESTIGATING SALINITY TOLERANCE AND PARASITE DIVERSITY IN NATIVE NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARY PANOPEIDS (MUD CRABS)
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-11)
Investigating organismal response to invasions is increasingly important given human-mediated global change. Estuarine organisms face numerous biotic and abiotic factors that influence their ability to respond to invaders ...
eHEALTH LITERACY, MEDICAL MISTRUST AND CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-17)
Cervical cancer (CC) is a major global public health problem and is the third most common cancer among women worldwide. In the United States, African Americans have the second highest incidence rates of CC, due to having ...
THE EFFECTS OF AGE ON ENDOTHELIAL RESPONSE TO HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-21)
Purpose: The world population is growing exponentially older. The age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, termed sarcopenia, leads to loss of function and independence, disability, and increased mortality. Declining ...
Covalent Conjugation of 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate with an Anti-Biofouling 2-Aminoimidazole Small Molecule and its Effect on an Experimental Dental Adhesive
(East Carolina University, 2023-06-22)
Secondary caries, or cavities that have re-infected previously restored teeth, are a
prevalent problem in the oral health community. An overwhelming 74% of restored teeth require
further work and replacement restorations; ...
Social and Emotional Impact of Group Engagement in Occupations Among Cancer Survivors
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-21)
Rationale: Due to medical and technological advancements, the cancer death rate has declined significantly in recent years, leading to an increase in the number of cancer survivors. A cancer diagnosis impacts an individual’s ...
MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FROM AFRICAN AMERICANS DISPLAY GREATER GLUCOSE OXIDATION COMPARED TO STEM CELLS FROM CAUCASIAN INFANTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-25)
Background: Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity are more prevalent in African Americans (AA) than Caucasian (C) adults. Associated with this is Metabolic Inflexibility, the inability to switch between substrate usage depending on ...