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Hormone Exposure During Pregnancy and Maternal Care
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-17)It is suspected that prenatal hormones can affect maternal care, which has important implications for the neurological development of pups. To determine if the altered hormone levels affected maternal care, pregnant dams ... -
How has COVID-19 affected ECU Applications, Admissions, and Enrollment?
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)With large changes and uncertainty of the future in result of the COVID-19 pandemic, admissions and enrollment numbers were expected to decline, in addition to changes of the expectations and requirements of applicants. ... -
How Latino Community Leaders Talk About Death, Dying, and Cancer
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Advanced cancer is the leading cause of death among Latino people in the U.S., but it has been shown that early integration of end-of-life (EOL) care can improve health outcomes and patient comfort measures. In order to ... -
How the Community Outlook Affects Pitt County Animal Services
(East Carolina University, 2020-05-04)While there has been a considerable drop in the number of homeless animals in the United States over the past decade, the problem has not yet been fixed. Unfortunately, out of fifty states, North Carolina has the fifth-highest ... -
How to Write a Nutrition-Related Children’s Book with Consideration of Child Perceptions
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)This literature review analyzes various peer-reviewed health and psychology journal articles to discover the most effective ways to present information to elementary-aged children in the context of a picture book. Topics ... -
How Working for a Small Family Business Impacts Employee Satisfaction and Performance
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)I am studying performance and job satisfaction of family member and non-family member employees in a family-run business. The purpose of this study is to see how employees are affected when they work for a family business ... -
HPV VACCINE UPTAKE AND INFECTION AMONG FOREIGN-BORN ADULTS IN THE US
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Background: Although human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, foreign-born individuals are less likely to receive physician recommendation for vaccine uptake. Also, little is known about ... -
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS HEALTH LITERACY AND VACCINATION RECOMMENDATION PRACTICES AMONG NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)The purpose of this research is to assess the HPV-related knowledge and vaccination recommendation practices of NC physicians. A 25-question online survey was distributed to the NC Pediatric Society Listserv, the NC Family ... -
HUMAN T-CELL LEUKEMIA VIRUS TYPE 1-ENCODED PROTEIN HBZ INCREASES VIRAL INFECTION
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is a complex retrovirus, infecting CD4+ T lymphocytes. About 10 million people worldwide are infected with HTLV-1. HTLV-1 has been linked to adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), a disease ... -
Human: An Exploration of the Scientific and Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence What it Means to be Human
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Theatre is a constantly evolving art form. Whereas two hundred years ago plays told the stories of the trials and tribulations of the elite ruling class, today’s shows are moving toward a focus of telling truthful human ... -
Humanitarian aid and its effects on civil conflicts with multiple rebel factions
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Humanitarian aid, protected under the Geneva Convention, is designed to protect four basic measures of human rights, including the right to life, food, basic healthcare, and physical well-being. To meet a basic standard ... -
HUSTLE: The Economic Impact of the Arts
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Through a short documentary film, I am examining how investing in local arts enriches a city’s economy and quality of life. Part of Greenville’s strategic development plan is finding ways to attract and retain residents. ... -
Hyde County Dental Project: Providing Oral Healthcare in a Health Professional Shortage Area
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Hyde County is the second smallest county in North Carolina (NC) with a total population of 4,589 residents according to the 2020 census and a median household income of $46,667 (2). Hyde County, which connects to Beaufort ... -
I am but a rubberband
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-15)To create a meaningful and impactful project for the dance community, one must be in touch with their creative mind, which means letting your raw emotions take the forefront and logic or rationale on the back burner. I ... -
Identification of Damaged DNA Adducts from Exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene in the TP53 Gene
(2015)Benzo[a]pyrene is a carcinogen associated with tobacco smoke that can damage DNA after it is metabolized into highly reactive forms. Identifying the resulting DNA adducts can give greater insight into the mutations that ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF IRON-OXIDIZING BACTERIA ON STEEL STRUCTURES IN FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Microorganisms found on steel structures within aquatic systems impact the integrity of the structures and environmental factors surrounding them. Iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) in particular, can cause damage and corrosion ... -
Identifying Alternative Revenue Streams for Independent Musicians
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)In the modern music industry, there has been a number of changes to the shape of the business as a whole that are affecting smaller, independent musicians in a negative way. These artists and groups are at a disadvantage ... -
IDENTIFYING SUBJECTIVE VALUE IN WOMEN’S COLLEGE GOLF RECRUITING REGARDLESS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CLASS
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)College athletics have grown into a major industry and athletic departments are pushing coaches to recruit the top talent. To recruit golfers, college coaches depend on multiple ranking systems. These systems are bias ... -
“If you just tell me you’re 18, I’ll still sell to you”: A qualitative study of underage tobacco product purchasing experiences in a tobacco 21 compliance study
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-15)BACKGROUND: Tens of thousands of underage tobacco purchase attempts are conducted each year for research, compliance, and public health surveillance. However, little research has qualitatively examined the perceptions and ... -
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resiliency among Community Pediatricians and Pediatric Trainees and Attendings in a Pediatric Teaching Hospital
(2019)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are “potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being” (Sack, 2014). The experiences, which often coincide with poverty, single-parenthood, ...