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SMAD3 OVEREXPRESSION ENHANCES VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL ATTACHMENT
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and illness in the United States and worldwide. Smooth muscle cell (SMC) migration and secretion of extracellular matrix materials are key components of adverse ... -
Small Firm Marketing Strategies Targeting East Carolina University Students
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)The traditional view of marketing in the legal sector has historically been described as an inappropriate, unprofessional, and overall disliked practice (Hodges, 2013.) Law firms initially used Yellow Pages as an advertising ... -
Smoking Habits of In-family Caregivers of Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Case Study
(East Carolina University, 2017-06-09)The purpose of this study was to understand the smoking habits of caregivers of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) in an inner-city, low-income population. CSHCN have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, ... -
Social Enterprises: The Intersection of Business and Humanity
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Consumers today are becoming more conscience of the businesses they support. Whether it is buying groceries, clothing, or furniture, consumers are now turning to the environmentally friendly and socially responsible ... -
Social Media and Democracy: How Do Facebook Videos Affect Individuals' Political Values?
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-05)One of the greatest innovations in the 21st century is the high level of accessibility to information via forms of media such as Facebook, Twitter, and online news services. In this scholarly article, the intent is to ... -
Social Media and Dining Behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Adolescents and young adults seek attention as well as approval from their peers by creating an idealized version of themselves through their posts on social media sites, and consequently receive both positive and negative ... -
Social Media Apps and Risky Sexual Behaviors: An Exploratory Study
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)Title: Social Media Apps and Risky Sexual Behaviors: An Exploratory Study Authors: Mahoney, E. & Webb, M.C. Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University Social networking sites and apps provide ... -
Social Media Use, Political Efficacy and Political Participation Among Youth During the 2016 Campaign
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)This study examines social media use among youth during the 2016 election. Using an email survey administered to undergraduate students at East Carolina University, participants were asked questions about their social media ... -
Social Regulation of the Escape and Swim Motor Circuits in Dopamine Receptor Type 1 Mutant Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Dominance hierarchies are an evolutionary mechanism to ensure the stability of animal groups by enabling the division of resources like food and mates according to social rank. Once dominance is established, the behavior ... -
Social Stress and the Health of Women in the Andean Highlands: An Explorative Study
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Social stress and health were explored among Andean highlanders to understand what stressors Andean women experience. The women’s stressors were investigated using the research methods of cultural domain analysis: free ... -
Sociodemographic Influences on Spiritual Well-Being Among Latino Leaders
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Background: Latinos with cancer face serious health disparities in palliative care. Spirituality is vital to end of life (EOL) decision-making among Latinos, yet no studies examined how sociodemographic variables influence ... -
Solving a Wicked Problem: Preventing Student Isolation
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Mental health difficulties are becoming increasingly associated with college students, and ECU has proven to be no exception in recent years. From a review of the relevant literature on the topic, it became clear that ... -
Solving a Wicked Problem: Preventing Student Isolation
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Mental health difficulties are becoming increasingly associated with college students, and ECU has proven to be no exception in recent years. From a review of the relevant literature on the topic, it became clear that ... -
Solving a Wicked Problem: Preventing Student Isolation
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Mental health difficulties are becoming increasingly associated with college students, and ECU has proven to be no exception in recent years. From a review of the relevant literature on the topic, it became clear that ... -
SOLVING A WICKED PROBLEM: PREVENTING STUDENT ISOLATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Mental health difficulties are becoming increasingly associated with college students, and ECU has proven to be no exception in recent years. From a review of the relevant literature on the topic, it became clear that ... -
Spawning Population Characteristics of Alewife in Lake Mattamuskeet, 2015-2016
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Lake Mattamuskeet, a coastal lake draining to Pamlico Sound, is situated within Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, North Carolina. To prevent estuarine saltwater from entering the lake, water control ... -
Spectrum
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Through the medium of digital photography, I am evaluating my personal experiences as an undergraduate senior in light of the common experiences of many in similar positions. No matter what stage of life one finds themselves ... -
Speech Recognition in Noise Abilities between Musicians and Non-Musicians
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between musician and non-musician participants’ speech recognition skills in various maskers. Musician and non-musician participants completed an online protocol ... -
STABILIZATION OF THE COLLAGEN TRIPLE HELIX WITH A RUTHENIUM(II) ANCHOR
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Two collagen analogues based on a (Pro-Hyp-Gly)7 core were given metal-binding ability by linking histidine to either the N- or C- termini using a six-carbon spacer. Circular dichroism studies confirmed that the isomers, ... -
Statin Therapy and Its Impact on Muscle Mitochondrial Function
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)In the United States there are more than 40 million Americans that treat or prevent hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the use of statins. There is now a growing out opinion that there should be a more ...