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THE DISTINCT ROLES OF TWO eIF4E ISOFORMS AND THEIR COGNATE 4EIPS IN THE GERMLINE OF C. elegans
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Biological information becomes functional at the step of mRNA translation when the protein product is synthesized. Translational regulation of mRNAs is critically important for proper modulation of gene expression in germ ... -
The Effect of Brief Sex Offender Training on the Graduate Counseling Students’ Scores on the Discrete Emotions Questionnaire and Working Alliance Inventory
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-26)Clinicians who treat sex offenders commonly struggle with the tension between conceptualizing them as rehabilitative or instinctively predatory. On the one hand, there is the well-intended goal of forming an alliance with ... -
THE EFFECT OF COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCED-BASED NURSING COMPETENCIES FOR THE RN-BSN PROGRAMS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Due to the increasing complexity of patient care, highly educated nurses are needed to improve the quality of care and promote positive patient outcomes through Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP). In order to meet Institute ... -
The Effect Of Fine Arts on Language and Literacy Skills in Children
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Abstract Current techniques of teaching literacy to elementary school students are commonly limited to the use of standard reading programs such as Macmillan, McGraw Hill and Houghton (LaJevic, 2013). Although systematic, ... -
The Effect of Noise Exposure on Auditory Threshold, Otoacoustic Emissions, and Electrocochleography
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)Noise exposure is the second leading cause of acquired sensorineural hearing loss and is one of the most common occupational and environmental hazards. Examining changes in behavioral thresholds has long been the standard ... -
The Effectiveness of Interactive Metronome® as a Tool to Improve Cognition and Motor Performance in Healthy Older Adults in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of the Interactive Metronome (IM) in improving cognitive and motor performance in healthy older adults. As the aging adult population continues to rise, it is ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TO IMPROVE DRIVING SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A DRIVING BOOTCAMP
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Method: A pretest/post-test ... -
The Effectiveness of Visual Scanning Training to Improve Functional Performance Poststroke: A Case Study in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2018-06-18)Rationale: Although an abundance of research exists regarding overall rehabilitation interventions poststroke, there is a lack of evidence for treatment of visual deficits. Additionally, eye tracking glasses may be used ... -
The Effects of an Equine Assisted Learning Supervision Intervention on Counselors’-in-Training Performance Anxiety, Counseling Self-Efficacy, and Supervisory Working Alliance
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Due to the complexity of the counseling process, counselors-in-training often experience performance anxiety when entering the counseling profession. Research shows that higher counseling self-efficacy (the belief in oneself ... -
The Effects of Bullying Type and Special Education Status on the Evaluation and Referral of Students to Mental Health Counseling
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)The increased prevalence of school bullying over the last decade has gained the attention of the public as well as educational researchers. Many are concerned about the serious mental health consequences of bully victimization, ... -
The Effects of Gravity and Scar Contracture on Post-Surgical Tissue Changes and Speech Outcomes Following Pharyngoplasties
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-07)Following cleft palate repair, approximately 20% of patients continue to display velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) and require secondary surgery. Those with VPD are more likely to develop aberrant speech errors, affecting ... -
The Efficacy of an Evidence-Based Biofeedback Intervention to Reduce Anxiety in College Students
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)This study employed a randomized control repeated measures design to determine the effectiveness of a 2-week paced breathing intervention in reducing anxiety symptoms. I randomly assigned 35 healthy college students into ...