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Modeling Groundwater Inundation Under Sea-Level Rise Scenarios in the Surficial Aquifer of Bogue Banks, North
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Bogue Banks in North Carolina is expected to be impacted by sea-level rise, but the impact on the subsurface groundwater system is not well understood. A three-dimensional Visual MODFLOW steady-state model and ArcGIS 10.3 ...
Barriers to Weight Loss in a Stepped-Care Approach to Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Over two-thirds of the United States' adult population are overweight or obese, and these numbers continue to grow (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). Obesity is a disease that is a common comorbidity with other serious ...
Impact of barrier sprays on the spatial distribution of mosquitoes in a suburban neighborhood in eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Host seeking mosquitoes can be a nuisance and also transmit pathogens causing numerous diseases worldwide. Homeowners may hire private companies that use barrier sprays to alleviate mosquito-related issues, especially in ...
Aquatic exercise and pain management: An examination of the effects of frequency and duration of participation on older adults with arthritis
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Arthritis is a leading cause of disability for adults in the United States making the chronically progressive condition one of the most common causes of chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ...
An Evaluation of Assessment Center Exercise Order Effects
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This study investigated the effects of assessment center (AC) exercise order presentation on dimension performance ratings. Although limited, previous research on this matter has led to the conclusion that the effects of ...
Investigating the genetic interaction between DNA replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 in Drosophila melanogaster
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Necessary to the survival of cellular life is proper replication and maintenance of the genome. Replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 have well-characterized essential roles in assembly, initiation, proper functioning of ...
Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics Using MRI & CFD
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-19)
Pulmonary hypertension (PH), as defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) greater than 25 mmHg, is a life-threatening chronic disorder of the pulmonary circulation which leads to right ventricle failure and if ...
Passing: The Evolution of Passing Constructs and Motivations in American Literature
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This work seeks to examine the concept of passing and the evolution of the term as a construct, including the type, motivation, and means, and along with it, the changing significance of passing. This work does not seek ...
TOWARDS A MODEL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CULTURAL VALUES IN HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS: DISCOURSES OF FOOD AND HEALTH IN THE APPALACHIANS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Health outcomes from food-related issues are particularly poor in Appalachian regions; obesity, malnutrition, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease are prevalent. Recognizing that "old" and "new" Appalachian culture ...
Phenomenological Study of Transformative Learning in Conversion to the Catholic Faith
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This research explored the phenomenon of learning transformation as it arises in the context of conversion to Catholicism. The theory of transformative learning describes a process of learning and reflection, in which an ...