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The roles of the Ferlin Family in Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 Infection
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-04)Over 20 million people are infected with Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus type 1 (HTLV-1). HTLV-1 infection can cause diseases like aggressive Adult T-Cell leukemia and HTLV-1 associated myelopathy. These diseases are resistant ... -
The Significance of Meals on Wheels of Pitt County on the Well-being of Homebound Older Adults
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-09)The purpose of the current study is to understand the significance of the Meals on Wheels (MOW) home-delivered meals program on the well-being and quality of life of older adults in Pitt County, North Carolina. Qualitative ... -
THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF RHO KINASE INHIBITOR Y-27632 ON PROTECTION FROM CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED PERIPHEAL NEUROPATHY IN MOUSE MODEL
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Chemotherapy drugs have neurotoxicity associated with treatment, which can become a dose-limiting problem when clinical presentation is severe. However, there is no effective therapy to circumvent the neurotoxicity of ... -
The Utilization of Interprofessional Education in Nursing Education to Close the Communication Gap Among Healthcare Teams: An Integrative Review
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Aim: The aim of this integrative review is to explore relevant literature that identifies the significance of and current advancements in interprofessional education, in order to make needed recommendations for nursing ... -
The Value of Real Estate and Property Management
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-06)Real estate is around in everyday life from the places that individual’s shop, eat, work and live. This thesis paper will reveal the value that real estate and property management offer not only as a lucrative career and ... -
The Weight of Words: How Word Choice Impacts the Perception of Weight Stigma in Various Settings
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Weight stigma is the systematic stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people based on their weight (Link & Phelan, 2001). Weight stigma has been extensively researched as a function of the setting of an ... -
The World Beyond Documentary SHP
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-06)The World Beyond is a project that has been in the works for almost two years at the time of writing. The film itself is a culmination of testimony from study abroad students of different nationalities who all participated ... -
Thermal stress in artificial cavity-nesting Eastern Bluebirds: killing them with kindness?
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Artificial nest boxes are used to help cavity-nesting species with declining populations that compete for limited nest sites. Proper use of nest boxes has been shown to lower predation rates and ectoparasite loads. However, ... -
THINKING MORE DEEPLY & COLLABORATING MORE CLOSELY: HOW CO-TEACHING IS CHANGING STUDENT TEACHING
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Read about the experiences of interns and clinical teachers participating in a co-teaching model of student teaching. Analysis of focus group data from six-years of implementation is shared. Participants will explore the ... -
Though the Stars Walk Backwards
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)My investigation involves furthering my writing skills and comprehension by creating an anthology of short stories. This anthology is comprised of stories written in a variety of genres and styles, each with a unique theme ... -
Time to Ovary-Act
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)The “Time to Ovary-Act'' project creates opportunities for East Carolina University’s student population to gain understanding of women’s reproductive health, especially Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. A group of ... -
TIMECOURSE OF SYNAPSE DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN IPSC-DERIVED NEURONS
(East Carolina University, 2019-06-12)Understanding the underlying mechanisms in brain formation give an insight to what affects the formation of the brain when affected with autism, specifically, the excitatory and inhibitory synapses. The mechanism of how ... -
Tissue-specific characterization of mitochondrial branchedchain keto acid oxidation using a multiplexed assay platform
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Alterations to branched-chain keto acid (BCKA) oxidation have been implicated in a wide variety of human diseases, ranging from diabetes to cancer. Although global shifts in BCKA metabolism-evident by gene transcription, ... -
TO BE OR NOT TO BE A (ROLE) MODEL IN A GLASS (CEILING) MENAGERIE
(2015-04-28)This paper explores how famous female characters express societal views and expectations for actual females and presents ways new works can provide expanded options, liberating performers and audiences from restrictive ... -
TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORY IN THE 9-12 CURRICULUM
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-07)There has been a recent emphasis on Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education, an area that seems to be growing even when budget cuts hit. The present study investigates whether high school students ... -
THE TRAINING AND DECISIONS OF KING LEONIDAS: THE INFLUENCES BEHIND THE LEADER
(2015-05)The Battle of Thermopylae produced unique circumstances that required King Leonidas of Sparta to make a series of controversial decisions. Scholars debate what purpose it served for him to cling to his position when it had ... -
Trait Aggression and Violent Video Games
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The question as to what psychological effects violent video game content has on consumers has been the center of debate for decades. While many studies have been conducted with the intent of answering this question, a great ... -
Transgender Focused Clothing Drive
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-05)Description of the clothing drive held in honor of the Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, 2022. This drive was held to provide the transgender and non-binary community around ECU a chance to obtain clothes for ... -
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIA: 2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR SHOW
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-06)My senior honors project is a creative endeavor consisting of an art exhibition and portfolio. The show was named Triskaidekaphilia: 2016 Graphic Design Senior Show and displayed April 17th-29th, 2016 in Mendenhall Student ... -
TWITTER AND SPORTS COMMUNICATION: THE EFFECT ON ATHLETES, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE TRADITIONAL MEDIA
(2015)Since its advent, Twitter has had a significant impact on sports communication. This essay examines the effect that Twitter has had on athletes, sports leagues and the media itself. It includes a review of recent and ...