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Civilian field surgery in the rural trauma setting: a proposal for providing optimal care.
(East Carolina University, 1992-09)Rural trauma presents unique problems for surgical care. While military surgeons are prepared to provide care at or near the scene of battle, civilian literature is devoid of reports for care provided by surgeons at sites ... -
Clinical differences between pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: a 5-year retrospective study.
(East Carolina University, 1995-03)This article describes the clinical, epidemiologic, laboratory, and treatment characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Eastern North Carolina, a primarily rural area. The ... -
Clinical Inquiries: Do preparticipation physical exams reduce morbidity and mortality for athletes?
(East Carolina University, 2005)This article reviews research to determine if preparticipation physical exams reduce morbidity and mortality for athletes. -
Clinical Inquiries: What interventions can help patients stop using chewing tobacco?
(East Carolina University, 2005)This review article examines current literature to recommend interventions to help patients stop using chewing tobacco. -
Cloning and characterization of a conjugated bile acid hydrolase gene from Clostridium perfringens.
(East Carolina University, 1995-07)The gene encoding a conjugated bile acid hydrolase (CBAH) from Clostridium perfringens 13 has been cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli, and its nucleotide sequence has been determined. Nucleotide and predicted amino ... -
Cloning and characterization of the endogenous cephalosporinase gene, cepA, from Bacteroides fragilis reveals a new subgroup of Ambler class A beta-lactamases.
(East Carolina University, 1993-11)Bacteroides frgiglis CS30 is a clinical isolate resistant to high concentrations of benzylpenicillin and cephaloridine but not to cephamycin or penem antibiotics. beta-Lactam resistance is mediated by a chromosomally encoded ... -
The commodification of human reproductive materials.
(East Carolina University, 1998-12)This essay develops a framework for thinking about the moral basis for the commnodification of human reproductive nmaterials. It argues that selling and buyinlg gametes and genes is morally acceptable although there should ... -
¿Como se llama? What's in a library name and logo?
(2005-05-17)The branding project resulted in some experiences that are worth sharing with other libraries that may choose to embark on an effort to create a library identity: • Use existing expertise in the organization • Be ... -
Comparing Outcomes for Normal Aging and Post Stroke Populations in Interactive Metronome Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2010)The purpose of this study was to compare post-stroke and normal aging populations' outcomes on the Interactive Metronome® and functional motor measures after completion of Interactive Metronome® protocols. Data ... -
Comparison of identifications of human and animal source gram-negative bacteria by API 20E and crystal E/NF systems.
(East Carolina University, 1997-01)This study compared the abilities of API 20E and BBL Crystal E/NF identification systems to correctly identify human and animal source gram-negative bacilli of known identifications, as provided by the American Type Culture ... -
Comparison of Stance Phase Knee Joint Angles and Moments Using Two Different Surface Marker Representations of the Proximal Shank in Walkers and Runners
(2013)Efforts to compare different surface marker configurations in 3-dimensional motion analysis are warranted as more complex and custom marker sets become more common. At the knee, different markers can been used to represent ... -
Comparison Of The Mismatch Negativity and A Differential Waveform Response
(East Carolina University, 2005)A mismatch negativity response (MMN) and a new differential waveform were derived in an effort to evaluate a neural refractory or recovery effect in adult listeners. The MMN was elicited using oddball test runs in which ... -
Comparison of Two Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Physiological Indices of Anxiety in a Person with Mild Mental Retardation
(East Carolina University, 2009)Occupational therapists play an important role in improving the occupational performance of persons with mental retardation. Relaxation techniques are a preparatory activity used by occupational therapists to enhance ... -
A comparison of vestibular and auditory phenotypes in inbred mouse strains
(East Carolina University, 2006-05-26)The purposes of this research were to quantify gravity receptor function in inbred mouse strains and compare vestibular and auditory function for strain- and age-matched animals. Vestibular evoked potentials (VsEPs) were ... -
Complementary pain intervention pilot study in the acute hospitalization phase after lower extremity amputation surgery
(East Carolina University, 2014)Complementary pain intervention pilot study in the acute hospitalization phase after lower extremity amputation surgery. The national prevalence of limb loss is approximately 1.7 million people. Leading causes of this ... -
Consumption of recommended food groups among children from medically underserved communities
(East Carolina University, 2009-04)This cross-sectional study of 2 to 12 year olds living in medically underserved areas examined the proportion of children meeting the food group intake recommendations for fruits, vegetables, total grains, dairy, and ... -
Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: Current Thinking and Clinical Applications
(East Carolina University, 2008-09)Most incident coronary disease occurs in previously asymptomatic individuals who were considered to be at a lower risk by traditional screening methods. There is a definite advantage if these individuals could be reclassified ... -
Crc Is Involved in Catabolite Repression Control of the bkd Operons of Pseudomonas putida and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(East Carolina University, 2000-02)Crc (catabolite repression control) protein of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has shown to be involved in carbon regulation of several pathways. In this study, the role of Crc in catabolite repression control has been studied in ... -
Creating Vidant Health's Healthy Food Environment
(2013-04)The paper describes the journey taken by Vidant Health (formerly University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina) to create a healthy eating environmnet on its entire campus. Vidant Health was among the first hospitals in ... -
Creating Vidant Health's Healthy Food Environment
(2012-10)This paper documents the steps Vidant Health took from 2003 to 2012 in creating a healthy food environment. It describes criteria for foods to be sold/provided to employees and visitors. It provides a rationale for selecting ...