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  • The Effects of Paternal Factors on Offspring Dental Eruption 

    McMillan, Luke (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)
    In a study conducted using rodents, it was found that a higher level of paternal physical activity prior to fertilization had a positive effect to decrease the offspring’s predisposition for metabolic syndrome. In another ...
  • The Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products on Mosquito Oviposition Site Selection 

    Edwards, Tara Lynn (East Carolina University, 2018-05-09)
    The products that humans use every day to shower, drink, prevent sickness, protect their crops, etc. are having an effect on the environment. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products, or PPCPs, have been becoming notable ...
  • The Effects of Racialized Poverty on Health and Health Resources in Eastern North Carolina 

    Brent, Kendra (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)
    Structural violence is integrated into the structures of society by means of social, economic, and political factors and aims to prevent marginalized vulnerable populations from meeting their basic needs. While they often ...
  • The Effects of The COVID-19 Pandemic on The Atheltic Trainers of The UNC-System 

    Meeks, Joshua Lee (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)
    The COVID-19 Pandemic will cause university athletics to never be the same. COVID-19 has upended the world of sports and challenged athletic programs to adapt practices, events, and policies to ensure the safety of coaches, ...
  • The Effects of Traditional and Digital Books on Early Literacy Skills in Preschoolers 

    Pearce, Rachel (East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)
    Literacy is a skill that develops even before a child begins attending school. Traditionally, this exposure to literacy has relied solely on print books. However, this literacy exposure has shifted to include different ...
  • The Effects of Using an Online Credit Focused Personal Finance Module on Students’ Understanding of Credit 

    Franch, Daniel J (East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)
    This study examined the effect of a credit focused personal finance module on high school students’ understanding of the positive and negative effects of credit as measured by a pre and post-test comparison. This study ...
  • The Effects of Using Music to Decrease Screen Time in Preschool Aged Children 

    Carlisle, Erica Lynn (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
    As children age, sedentary behavior increases, largely due to screen time. The goal of this study was to examine the effectiveness of using music and physical activity to decrease screen time among 2-5 year old children. ...
  • The Emotional Effect of Musical Underscoring in the Play columbinus 

    Rogers, Jessica (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
    One of the most debated political topics in today’s media is the prominence of school shootings. During a time of discourse, artists typically use this energy to enhance their work and create emotional pieces of art that ...
  • The Evaluation of Instructor Competency in Informatics 

    Biser, Natalia G (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)
    The use of technology is increasingly prevalent in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues, so nursing programs across the country should integrate it into their curricula by 2022. In 2021, the American Association ...
  • THE EVOLUTION OF MY IDENTITY AS A LITERACY EDUCATOR THROUGHOUT MY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS COURSE 

    Baile, Molly Ryanne (East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)
    The purpose of this paper is to analyze and explore the evolution of my identity as a literacy educator throughout the course of my English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction Methods course. This study was conducted as ...
  • The Failure of Lehman Brothers: What went wrong? 

    Bishop, Victoria (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
    2008 proved to be a difficult time for financial markets and financial institutions. One of the financial institutions that was hit hard by the beginning of the crisis was Lehman Brothers, the 4th largest investment bank ...
  • The Fisherman's Fishing Pole 

    Wilder, Sterling (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)
    While fishing, many fishermen believe that keeping up with a tackle box can be an unnecessary burden. While tackle boxes have the ability to store many lures, they can be heavy, expensive, disorganized, and get in the ...
  • the forest burns bright 

    Lee, Noah Hardee (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)
    The investigation I am undertaking is concerned with the demonstration of the effects of the intersections of a person's identity on their personhood and their lives through the avenue of poetry. This is executed through ...
  • THE FOUNDATION OF MUSIC 

    Castillo, Jean (East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)
    Music is a powerful tool that can be heard all over the world. It is used as a means of expressing emotions, overcoming obstacles, and establishing an identity as an individual and as a culture. I plan to create a program ...
  • The Fundulus diaphanus Species Complex: A Case Study of Convergent Evolution? 

    Walston, Tyler D (East Carolina University, 2017-05-09)
    The Fundulus diaphanus (banded killifish) species complex of Eastern North Carolina streams and Carolina bays provides a possible case study of convergent evolution with important conservation implications. It was originally ...
  • The Generation of an Antibody to the Bearded-Ear Protein in Maize 

    Bland, Jessica (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
    Flowers are essential for plants to reproduce and also produce seeds and fruits that are consumed as food. Zea mays (maize) is both a staple crop and serves as a model for other grass species. In maize, male and female ...
  • The Impact Influencers Have on the Buying Habits of Individuals 

    Deatherage, Isabella (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)
    Social media has given rise to a new type of celebrity, commonly known as an “influencer.” An influencer, in theory, influences the opinions of others, but how much of an influence do they actually have? This study analyzes ...
  • The Impact of Client and Auditor Gender on Auditors’ Judgments: A Replication and Extension 

    Little, Raleigh E. (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)
    This study is a replication and extension of a previously published experiment. We replicate an experiment that examines whether an auditor’s judgment is influenced by the gender of a client and the gender of the auditor. ...
  • The Impact of Community Health Agencies on the Prevention of Breast Cancer in Underserved Populations 

    Wolford, Heather (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)
    The purpose of this project was to identify barriers that prevent women from adhering to recommended screening practices or seeking help when they have concerns about their breast health. Health disparities concerning ...
  • The Impact of Culture on Nutrition Among African American Students at East Carolina University 

    Melvin, Nakaya Reyhan (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the interrelationship between food culture in African American communities and its subsequent impact on nutrition. The study explores the cultural model of nutrition among African ...