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Mitochondrial alterations accompany forced differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia.
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-09)Leukemia is characterized by blocked hematopoietic differentiation. Blocked differentiation results in the uncontrolled proliferation of immature, malignant myeloblasts. To counteract myeloblast proliferation, forced ... -
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA VARIATION IN THE PITCHER PLANT FLY SARCOPHAGA SARRACENIAE: EXPLORING POSSIBLE INFLUENCES OF HOST SPECIFICITY AND GEOGRAPHIC STRUCTURING
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are a recently evolved (~3 my) assemblage of 11 carnivorous species. Sarracenia pitchers also provide resources (food, shelter) for certain arthropods, including two genera of ... -
Molecular chaperone Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 2 (Tpr2) is essential for germline stem cell self-renewal and timely cyst divisions in Drosophila melanogaster oogenesis
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Steroid hormones influence cell proliferation and cell fate in developing and injured tissues. Although steroid hormone signaling has been well-studied, the precise mechanisms by which cells specifically receive steroid ... -
MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY OF DIVALENT CADMIUM AND LEAD BOUND TO HUMAN CARDIAC TROPONIN C (WT CYS 35, 84)
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Toxic metals such as Cd and Pb present a threat to public health, as they can cause cognitive disorders, various cancers, and heart disease through molecular ion mimicry. Divalent Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions can bind to human ... -
The Molecular Nature of Tumorigenesis
(East Carolina University, 2013)This paper is an exploration of the molecular aspects behind the tumor development process. Robert Weinberg provides an in-depth analysis of the subject matter over a series of publications entitled The Hallmarks of Cancer, ... -
Morphosyntactic variation in an emerging dialect of eastern North Carolina Spanish
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)For the past several decades, the Spanish-speaking population in eastern North Carolina (eNC) has been increasing rapidly. While much is known of other Spanish varieties spoken in major cities in the US, little is known ... -
Mourning Sun
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The original idea for this work came from a period of self-reflection, specifically during this past summer where life as we knew it shifted dramatically. I have had a passion for the arts, in all forms, for as long as I ... -
MULITDEMSIONAL POVERTY IN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)North Carolina has one-hundred counties spread over three main geographic areas: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountains. Each of these regions differs widely in population and the official poverty rate. For example, the ... -
Muscle stiffness as a cause of reduced muscle volume - a reliability study
(2014-12)A leading cause of impairment in elderly individuals is sarcopenia, the progressive deterioration of muscle size and strength, which ultimately limits muscle functionality. The loss of muscular strength is directly correlated ... -
Musical Materialism: a Defense in Several Movements
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)An Abstract for “Musical Materialism: A Defense in Several Movements” One view concerning the nature of a musical work, called Musical Platonism, holds that a musical work is an extra-spatiotemporal object, typically ... -
Mutation of tandem repeats in fibrin's alpha-C region
(East Carolina University, 2018-01-19)Cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarctions and emboli are the number one killers in the United States. These health concerns arise from blood clotting unnecessarily in the veins or arteries. Studies have shown ... -
NEFERTITI, HYPATIA, AND SAPPHO: RECEPTION HISTORY AND WOMEN IN THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-07)The study of ancient women is made difficult for scholars for many reasons. Lack of sources about these women written during their lifetimes, issues of translation and interpretation, the desire to fictionalize women’s ... -
Neurocognitive Processes in Children During Talk in the Classroom
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)In elementary classrooms, talk is commonly used by teachers to relay information for learning through whole-group instruction, one-on-one conversations, etc. Due to the frequent use of talk-based teaching methods, it can ... -
Neuromotor Control Differences in the Upper Extremity Between Those With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes inflamed synovial membranes that can affect functional ADL’s, motor performance, and neuromotor control. The constraints of RA limit the range of motion and functionality of the upper ... -
Neurotransmitter Metabolism by Monoamine Oxidase in Porcine Heart Differs by Location and is Increased with Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Monoamine Oxidase (MAO), an outer mitochondrial enzyme, catalyzes the oxidative deamination of catecholamines and other biological amines, and in the process, produces a reactive aldehyde and H2O2. Our lab has recently ... -
NEW GRADUATE NURSES EXPERIENCE COMMUNICATING WITH RESIDENT PHYSICIANS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Miscommunication between nurses and physicians is a contributor to a staggering number of sentinel events reported to the Joint Commission but remains a poorly understood dynamic in healthcare. A previous study completed ... -
New Technologies in the Public Library
(2014)The nature of the public library is evolving with the continuous rise of new technologies. The purpose of this research is to analyze the current usage of new technologies in the Sheppard Memorial public library system in ... -
New Waves of Sound: A Historical Analysis of Cinematic Sound, Its Development and Influence on the Art Movements of Late 20th Century Cinema
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-12)For my Senior Honors Project, I researched the technical and artistic achievements of film audio professionals, and their collective contribution to the history of cinema. Research was a semester-long process that involved ... -
Nicotine Controlof Germline Cell Fate in Caenorhabditis elegans
(2015-05)Nicotine dependence is the single largest cause of preventable death in the world, claiming 480,000 lives each year in the US alone, including those caused by secondhand smoke. In this study, we investigated the biological ... -
Non-Secular Selections
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-15)“Non-Secular Selections” came about because I felt there needed to be a distinct study of what playwrights have to say about religion and faith. I spent the semester studying a multitude of plays where religious themes are ...