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Skipping the Injuries: A Biomechanical and Metabolic Comparison Between Skipping & Running
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-20)
Introduction: Benefits of aerobic exercise are apparent; the rising awareness has caused an increase in running participation and, an undeniable trend toward injury. The inherit injury risk associated with running calls ...
Markov Chains, Random Walks, and Card Shuffling
(East Carolina University, 2016)
A common question in the study of random processes pertains to card shuffling. Whether or not a deck of cards is random can have huge implications on any game being played with those particular cards. This thesis explores ...
SHORT STEP KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO RUNNING POST ACLR
(East Carolina University, 2016-06-01)
Introduction: Post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), individuals are 3-4x more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis (OA). Increased knee joint loads, and knee joint loading characteristics have been ...
Toxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure on Development of Caenorhabditits Elegans
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
Chlorpyrifos is a commonly utilized organophosphate pesticide, and as recently as 2007, was the most commonly used insecticide within the United States. Its ubiquity is concerning given its potential to cause developmental ...
Press Gang Revisited: Polarization, Nuance, and the Study of Impressment in the Royal Navy
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
Over the course of the long eighteenth century, Britain grew from an island nation with limited colonial holdings to a transatlantic imperial power. Because of this territorial expansion, the Royal Navy increased dramatically ...
PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF A DRIVING AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY BOOTCAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
This study was designed to determine the perceived effectiveness of a driving and community mobility Bootcamp for young adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). Seven participants and their parents ...
Defining the Role of the C-Terminal Region of Troponin T by Analysis of a Series of Truncation Mutants
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-21)
Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other cardiovascular diseases result from mutations of any of the contractile proteins. Mutations within the actin binding regulatory complex of proteins, including tropomyosin (Tm) ...
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 ...
TRACIT: Comparison of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Using Targeted Vs. Traditional Monitoring in Young Adults
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-22)
Obesity is a growing concern in young adult populations; however, this age group often demonstrates reduced treatment engagement and success as compared to older populations. Previous research has attempted to increase ...