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Characterization of the Bone Marrow Microenvironment During the Development of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastases
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype that lacks expression of progesterone and estrogen receptors, and does not over-express human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). TNBC is not responsive to standard ... -
Characterizing Angling Trends among Blue Marlin Anglers Following the 2008 Circle Hook Regulation
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)The blue marlin Makaira nigricans (Lacepède, 1802) is a highly migratory, large pelagic predator that is subject to overfishing as bycatch in longline fisheries and as game fish in recreational tournaments, such as the ... -
Characterizing Multigenerational Effects of Nicotine-Dependent Behaviors in Caenorhabditis Elegans
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)This project aims to investigate the effects nicotine, a highly addictive chemical associated with tobacco smoking, have on offspring (F1 and F2) using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). C. elegans is ... -
Characterizing the role of the Early Gene at 23 (E23) in Drosophila Melanogaster Oogenesis
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) females undergo oogenesis to create oocytes from undifferentiated stem cells in the ovary. Similar to estrogen in humans, the steroid hormone ecdysone in fruit flies has a known role in ... -
Characterizing the subcellular localization and function of Citron Kinase in the germline of Drosophila melanogaster
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-02)Cytokinesis, or the final division of cells, is a conserved and highly regulated process that is crucial for all multicellular organisms. Errors in cytokinesis are linked to a variety of maladies, including microcephaly ... -
Child Life in Alternative Settings
(2014)The Child Life Council Mission statement highlights the role of a child life specialist as supporting children in stressful or traumatic life situations. Child life specialists are professionals who have an important role ... -
Chile in the U.S. Imagination: National and North Carolina Press Coverage of The Chilean Military Coup of September 11, 1973
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)The Chilean coup of September 11, 1973, drastically changed the course of Chilean history, resulting in the imposition of the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet and the overthrow of a long-standing democracy ... -
Chronic Pain, Sleep Disturbance and Fatigue in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Chronic pain is affected by factors that can either reduce or increase a person’s pain level, two of which are sleep disturbance and fatigue. Although research has been done on these relationships in other disease conditions, ... -
City of Greenville, North Carolina - Sustainability
(2014)Sustainability has been defined by the Brundtland Comission as "meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the needs of future generations." Seeking to become more sustainable, the City of Greenville, ... -
Co-teaching Biology 1100 with Dr. Jason Gee
(2014)For my Senior Honors Project, I participated in co-teaching an Introductory Biology, or Biology 1100, class alongside department faculty member Dr. Jason Gee. My overall goals for this project were to better master the ... -
Co-teaching Health 3010
(2014)As one of the options in 2013 for the Senior Honors Project, co-teaching offers students a glimpse into the life of a professor. Students who choose this project are to choose a mentor and a class with which to assist. For ... -
Coastal Stressor Effects on Sediment and Salt Marsh Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) Root-Associated Microbiomes
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)Coastal marshes provide ecological benefits such as processing upstream contaminants, protecting coastlines from high energy storm surges, and providing habitat for a multitude of species. Coastal marshes are dominated by ... -
COLLEGE ALGEBRA REDESIGN: IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND SUCCESS USING A HYBRID EMPORIUM MODEL
(2015)The purpose of this project is to describe a learning-based college algebra (Math 1065) course redesign at East Carolina University. Historically, East Carolina University’s College Algebra program maintained a high ... -
College Student Participation in Risky Behaviors: Hazardous Drinking, Sleeping while Driving, and Low Sleep Quality
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)College students have a high tendency to participate in risky behaviors, such as hazardous drinking and sleeping while driving, which could result from low sleep quality. Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to ... -
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERSONAL FINANCE SKILLS AND THE ROLE OF EXTERNAL INFLUENCES
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)This study examines the methods college students use to become financially literate and the manner in which they will approach unfamiliar financial situations in the future. Using survey responses from 192 undergraduate ... -
Combating bacterial biofilms: Functional characterization of the Vibrio fischeri biofilm regulatory protein SypE
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-15)Antibiotic resistance represents a notable and increasing threat to healthcare and its economics. Biofilms are directly associated with bacterial tolerance to antibiotics. These biofilms are tightly regulated communities ... -
Communication and Learning in Natural Environments: Generalization and Collaboration between Speech-Language Pathologists, Educators, and Families
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)This study focuses on school-based speech language pathology and practicing SLPs perceptions of the current collaboration efforts between themselves, other professionals, and families. The purpose of this study is to ... -
COMMUNITY HEALTH INFORMATION-SHARING BY LATINO PALLIATIVE CARE LAY ADVISORS
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Lay health advisors are an evidence-based intervention that can address health equity. Lay advisors are trusted members of the community and serve as natural helpers. With training, lay advisors can help others navigate ... -
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TESTICULAR TUMORS IN MAN AND MAN’S BEST FRIEND
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-35 and is thus a diagnosis that negatively impacts many men early in their lives. Testicular cancer is also quite common in dogs but comes with several differences ... -
COMPARING THE EFFECT OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON WATER FILTER USAGE IN RURAL GUATEMALA
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Abstract Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the effect of a community engagement (CE) strategy on sustainability of a safe drinking water initiative. Methods: A natural, quasi-experimental study design was ...