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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 ... -
Objective Measurement of Physical Activity Over Time in Older Adults with Heart Failure
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Older adults with heart failure are at a greater risk for mortality, hospitalizations, and poorer health when their physical function and movement is limited. However, little objective data is available identifying functional ... -
An Observational Comparison of the TEACCH and the VBA classroom models for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2014)In North Carolina, UNC's TEACCH Autism program is the program that most parents who have children with autism turn to for help. TEACCH typically uses an applied behavioral analysis (ABA) approach when working with children. ... -
Observational Play Assessment in Recreational Therapy (OPART): Applications for the Validation of Assessment in Recreational Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-20)The need for standardized assessments in healthcare is rapidly growing as new discoveries are made. In the field of Recreational Therapy (RT), there are primarily agency specific developed assessments that have not yet ... -
One Good Road
(East Carolina University, 2022-06-06)There is a deep and rich culture rooted in the South. It is unique in its nature from other areas of the U.S., full of a specific type of charm and pride. This culture is significant to explore and remember, both for its ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF ACL INJURY PREVENTION: A STUDY OF MOTIVATION AND SELF-EFFICACY
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries in sport and physical activity. Approximately 175,000 ACL injuries are reported each year in the United States, imposing a ...