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Effects of obesity on the transcriptional regulation of protein degradation in skeletal muscle
(East Carolina University, 2013)Effects of obesity on the transcriptional regulation of protein degradation in skeletal muscle by Lance M. Bollinger November, 2013 Director of Thesis/Dissertation: Jeffrey J. Brault Major Department: Kinesiology ... -
Effects of Parental Obesity on Fat Metabolism During Submaximal Exercise in Children
(East Carolina University, 2009)The aim of the present study was to compare fat metabolism during submaximal exercise in children with a morbidly obese parent - (COP) (BMI [greater than or equal to] 40 kg/m²) to children with relatively lean parents - ... -
The Effects of Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise on Quadriceps Muscle Biomechanics During Locomotion in Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
(East Carolina University, 2013)Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease characterized by knee joint deterioration and pain, while also being associated with altered knee joint mechanics and quadriceps strength deficits. Research investigating the effects ... -
Effects of resveratrol and contractile activity in human skeletal muscle myotubes from severely obese individuals
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)The prevalence of obesity is exponentially increasing worldwide. Although strategies such as exercise, nutritional intervention, and pharmaceutical therapies including resveratrol have been extensively studied in lean or ... -
The effects of statins on mitochondrial function
(East Carolina University, 2013)Statins, or 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. They are commonly used to treat hypercholesterolemia, a condition ... -
Effects of Weight Loss and Exercise on GlycA Levels in Middle-Aged Adults
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)GlycA is a novel inflammatory biomarker that measures systemic inflammation. Inflammation accompanies atherosclerosis, leading to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The effects of a combined exercise-plus-diet intervention on ... -
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) AND ITS USE IN MOTOR LEARNING AND CONTROL
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-18)Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive technique of measuring electric currents generated from active brain regions and is a useful tool for researchers interested in motor control. The study of motor learning and ... -
ELUCIDATION ON THE MECHANISM OF CAMKKα AS A PRO-GROWTH KINASE IN MOUSE SKELETAL MUSCLE
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)Type 2 diabetes affects ~25 million people in the U.S., and is the primary cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation and the leading cause of blindness in adults. Major risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes ... -
Employee Satisfaction in Sport: Development of a Multi-Dimensional Model in Coaching
(East Carolina University, 2010)Despite the overwhelming emphasis on job satisfaction in sport management research, scholars continue to advocate for the distinctiveness and importance of evaluating both job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The purpose ... -
Energizers : Classroom-based Physical Activities K-2
(2006)Energizers Energizers are classroom-based physical activities that were designed to help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts. The energizers were developed by a team from the Activity Promotion ... -
Energizers Classroom-based Physical Activities 3-5 : The way teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts
(2006)Energizers are classroom-based physical activities that were designed to help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts. The energizers were developed by a team from the Activity Promotion Laboratory at ... -
ENERGY COST OF HEAVY LOAD CARRIAGE AND PROLONGED WALKING IN ROTC COLLEGIATE PARTICIPANTS
(East Carolina University, 2014)The load military service members carry while marching has increased throughout history, and the military routinely uses rucksacks that range in weight from 22-68 kilograms, depending on the type of mission and weather ... -
The Engaged Learner: Undergraduate Research and the Super Bowl
(2024-01)Laudable attempts within the sport management discipline, such as the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Teaching & Learning Fair and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), have been made to enhance ... -
ENHANCED INSULIN SIGNALING FOLLOWING CONTRACTILE ACTIVITY IS BLUNTED IN MYOTUBES FROM SEVERELY OBESE INDIVIDUALS WITH OR WITHOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES
(East Carolina University, 2018-06-11)Introduction: Regular exercise has been known to improve insulin sensitivity in obese/ Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) individuals. However, some obese and T2D individuals do not respond well to regular exercise in their metabolic ... -
Enhanced Sensorimotor Kinematics of the Baseball Swing in Elite Batters During a Known Pitch Type
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The interceptive task of hitting a baseball requires temporal and spatial precision through effective pitch tracking strategies and swing mechanics to achieve success. Overall, these factors dictate the quality of the ...