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The Genetic Basis of Pigmentation Variation in Domesticated Zebra Finches
(2014)The zebra finch is the most common estrildid finch native to Australia and Southeast Asia. The zebra finch has also been domesticated and is now a common pet and experimental model system for research. As part of the ... -
A Genetic Screen for Mcm10: Interactions Between Mcm10 and Deficiency Regions on the Third Chromosome of Drosophila Melanogaster
(2015)Mis-regulation of the Mcm10 gene has been linked with multiple forms of cancer, including many forms of breast cancer (Thu, Y. 2014). Despite this, the role of Mcm10 in cancer is not yet fully known. One way to study a ... -
Genomic Database Conundrum: Widespread Misannotation of rRNA Sequences as Protein Sequences
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-11)The genomics revolution introduced affordable technology capable of rapidly analyzing and comparing massive amounts of biological sequence data. Using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) program on the National ... -
Genre Immersion
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)My senior year, I chose to focus on character design, as I wish to go into visual development when I graduate from school. I delved into five different genres: Slasher, Fantasy, Mystery, Western, and Sci-Fi. For each genre, ... -
Geographically distinct but non-monophyletic morphs: Reexamining the evolution of color in Florida burrowing beetles (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae: Peltotrupes)
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-11)The genus Peltotrupes Blanchard 1888 (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) is restricted to scrub and sandhill habitats on peninsular Florida’s ridge system. Commonly called Florida Deep Digger Scarabs, individuals excavate burrows ... -
German Composers and the Evolution of Horn Playing
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-15)The horn is a musical instrument that has evolved in complexity, style, and performance practice. Major horn repertoire consists of music by German composers, allowing the horn to change and grow with composers from its ... -
THE GLOBALIZATION OF MEDICINE: A LOOK AT AYURVEDA’S INCREASING PRESCENCE IN BIOMEDICINE
(2015)This thesis examines the rich history, principles, and methodology of the traditional Indian medical system called Ayurvedic medicine, how it is being adapted through its contact with biomedicine, and how it is presently ... -
Going the Distance: Effects of Exercise Partner Sex and Attractiveness on Performance and Health Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-05)This study aimed to determine whether or not the presence of a potential mate would influence partnered exercise performance. It is known that people are more likely to maintain exercise routines when they exercise with ... -
Government and Medicine: the evolution of the Chinese health care system
(2011-04-29)China’s diverse political history offers the unique opportunity to explore how a nation’s government impacts its approach to medicine and public health. The author found a correlation between Chinese government and health. ... -
Graduate Students Self-Reflection on Quality Improvement Change Project Course
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Background: Research study provided academic graduate nursing faculty preliminary evidence, (QI) stand-alone course instruction is beneficial in preparing nurse leaders in QI Science. A literature review yielded there is ... -
Handwriting Abilities of Low-SES Elementary Students Compared to Grade-Level Expectations
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Background: Satisfactory handwriting is important for elementary students to demonstrate their knowledge and produce academic achievements, as well as to foster a sense of competence. Pre-pandemic research has shown that ... -
Harm Perceptions of Secondhand Aerosol Exposure and Opinions About Acceptability and ECIG Use Inside of Vehicles Among ECIG Users
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Significance: Limited research has examined electronic cigarette (ECIG) secondhand aerosol (SHA) exposure. Initial research shows ECIG SHA exposure may be associated with negative health effects, but many ECIG users associate ... -
Health and Wellness: Biofeedback Interventions in Mitigating Stress in Undergraduate Nursing Students
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Biofeedback is a mind-body therapy that seeks to increase physiological awareness and gain control over certain physiological functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure. The impact of biofeedback on certain psychological ... -
Health Coaching Course Data Analysis and Evaluation
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-14)Background: The same knowledge and skills that make a great health coach, also make a quality healthcare provider. Currently, East Carolina University offers no course which trains pre-healthcare related majors in hands-on ... -
Healthy Pals
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)This study is an educational intervention focused on the central question: How can we improve the health of children in Greenville? Obesity is now a common diagnosis of many children; partly because of increasingly sedentary ... -
Healthy Pals : The Igniting of Community Involvement and Enhanced Leadership
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)My Signature Honors Project represents one full of pivots, failures, and successes. Starting in a group devoted to sexual assault on East Carolina’s campus, I quickly recognized the difficulty in obtaining results in a ... -
HEALTHY PALS: BETTER NUTRITION, BETTER LIFE
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Through my experience with the Honors College at East Carolina University, I have been able to work on different projects such as sexual assault and food deserts. With the help of certain resources, such as Designing Your ... -
Heavy Metal Concentrations in Biofluid Samples and their Correlation to Metabolic Syndrome
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)The goal of this project was to determine if toxic metals such as Cr, Mn, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb are stored in the adipose tissue of farm animals, in particular swine. To detect these trace elements, a method of extraction and ... -
Hexatonic Collections and Thematic Development in Frederic Rzewski's "Four Pieces for Piano"
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)This paper contains a comprehensive analysis of Four Pieces for Piano (1977) by composer/pianist Frederic Rzewski (1938-2021). This work falls chronologically between Rzewski’s more celebrated works, The People United Will ... -
Honors Educators: Faculty Perceptions of Teaching Honors 2000 and 3000
(East Carolina University, 2023-02-24)This qualitative case study aims to examine the faculty perception of their instructional role in an Honors College 5-credit hour, year-long required course for hundreds of incoming Honors freshmen, where design thinking ...