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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 ... -
Not Broken: Improving Disability Sports
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-11)Disability sport provides an outlet for physical activity as well as a community aspect that can create bonds between people who are working for a common goal. However, because of the lack of disability sport opportunities, ... -
Nurses’ Use of Chiropractic for Relief of Back and Neck Pain
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Purpose Because of the physical demands of the profession, nurses often experience back and neck pain. Chronic pain can affect productivity at work and push nurses to seek less taxing positions. With an increased demand ... -
Nursing Students’ Perceptions of the Impact of Faculty’s Caring Behaviors on Their Intent to Graduate: A Literature Review
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Objectives: To examine the current studies about the impacts of faculty caring on nursing students’ intent to graduate and provide recommendations. The nursing profession continues to face nursing shortages. One of the ... -
Object Stories Through Visual Prints
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-24)I have been fascinated by the shapes and textures of objects, how their properties not only capture beauty, but also tell stories of intent and use. My goal for this project was to investigate these objects, learn their ...