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HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS HEALTH LITERACY AND VACCINATION RECOMMENDATION PRACTICES AMONG NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)The purpose of this research is to assess the HPV-related knowledge and vaccination recommendation practices of NC physicians. A 25-question online survey was distributed to the NC Pediatric Society Listserv, the NC Family ... -
HUMAN T-CELL LEUKEMIA VIRUS TYPE 1-ENCODED PROTEIN HBZ INCREASES VIRAL INFECTION
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is a complex retrovirus, infecting CD4+ T lymphocytes. About 10 million people worldwide are infected with HTLV-1. HTLV-1 has been linked to adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), a disease ... -
Human: An Exploration of the Scientific and Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence What it Means to be Human
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Theatre is a constantly evolving art form. Whereas two hundred years ago plays told the stories of the trials and tribulations of the elite ruling class, today’s shows are moving toward a focus of telling truthful human ... -
Humanitarian aid and its effects on civil conflicts with multiple rebel factions
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Humanitarian aid, protected under the Geneva Convention, is designed to protect four basic measures of human rights, including the right to life, food, basic healthcare, and physical well-being. To meet a basic standard ... -
HUSTLE: The Economic Impact of the Arts
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Through a short documentary film, I am examining how investing in local arts enriches a city’s economy and quality of life. Part of Greenville’s strategic development plan is finding ways to attract and retain residents. ... -
Hyde County Dental Project: Providing Oral Healthcare in a Health Professional Shortage Area
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Hyde County is the second smallest county in North Carolina (NC) with a total population of 4,589 residents according to the 2020 census and a median household income of $46,667 (2). Hyde County, which connects to Beaufort ... -
I am but a rubberband
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-15)To create a meaningful and impactful project for the dance community, one must be in touch with their creative mind, which means letting your raw emotions take the forefront and logic or rationale on the back burner. I ... -
Identification of Damaged DNA Adducts from Exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene in the TP53 Gene
(2015)Benzo[a]pyrene is a carcinogen associated with tobacco smoke that can damage DNA after it is metabolized into highly reactive forms. Identifying the resulting DNA adducts can give greater insight into the mutations that ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF IRON-OXIDIZING BACTERIA ON STEEL STRUCTURES IN FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Microorganisms found on steel structures within aquatic systems impact the integrity of the structures and environmental factors surrounding them. Iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) in particular, can cause damage and corrosion ... -
Identifying Alternative Revenue Streams for Independent Musicians
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)In the modern music industry, there has been a number of changes to the shape of the business as a whole that are affecting smaller, independent musicians in a negative way. These artists and groups are at a disadvantage ... -
IDENTIFYING SUBJECTIVE VALUE IN WOMEN’S COLLEGE GOLF RECRUITING REGARDLESS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CLASS
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)College athletics have grown into a major industry and athletic departments are pushing coaches to recruit the top talent. To recruit golfers, college coaches depend on multiple ranking systems. These systems are bias ... -
“If you just tell me you’re 18, I’ll still sell to you”: A qualitative study of underage tobacco product purchasing experiences in a tobacco 21 compliance study
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-15)BACKGROUND: Tens of thousands of underage tobacco purchase attempts are conducted each year for research, compliance, and public health surveillance. However, little research has qualitatively examined the perceptions and ... -
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resiliency among Community Pediatricians and Pediatric Trainees and Attendings in a Pediatric Teaching Hospital
(2019)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are “potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being” (Sack, 2014). The experiences, which often coincide with poverty, single-parenthood, ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on Animal Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Oncology: A Child Life Specialist Perspective
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)An ongoing comprehensive review of child life specialists’ perspective in the United States implies that Covid-19 negatively impacted animal assisted therapy (AAT) usage in all eligible children’s hospitals. The level at ... -
The Impact of Financial Burden and Employment on Student Employment Turnover and Dropout Intentions
(2015)College may be stressful but paying for college can bring its own issues. Financial burden is one of the primary sources of stress for many college students. As noted by Ross, Niebling, and Heckert (1999), financial issues ... -
Impact of Global Curricular Experiences on Student GPA
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Study abroad, foreign exchange, foreign language, and global understanding courses are encouraged within higher education as something that can greatly improve and diversify student’s college experiences. However, much of ... -
Impact of insecticide exposure method on susceptibility/resistance in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Insecticide resistance is a concern of mosquito control programs (MCPs) whose primary function is to protect public health. Mosquitoes can develop resistance over time when exposed to sublethal doses of insecticide active ... -
IMPACT OF MIDGUT BACTERIA ON AEDES ALBOPICTUS VECTOR COMPETENCE FOR LA CROSSE VIRUS
(2015-05-01)La Crosse encephalitis is a pediatric illness caused by mosquito-borne La Crosse virus (LACV) and is endemic in western North Carolina. Mosquito control is the only defense against this disease. Not all mosquitoes can ... -
Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Children Involved with the Child Welfare System in the U.S.: A Literature Review
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)In 2017, an estimated 19.7 million adults suffered from a substance use disorder (SUD) (Bose et al., 2018). Between 2009 and 2014, 8.7 million children a year had at least one parent with a substance use disorder (SUD) ... -
Impact of Project Mentor on Mentors at East Carolina University
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-13)This study investigates the impact that Project Mentor had on the mentors who participated in the program.