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Using Eye Tracking Technology To Compare Hazard Detection On Road Versus Driving Simulator At Night Across Two Age Groups
(2021-05-01)Rationale: Though previous literature exists that demonstrates the validity of using driving simulation compared to on-road driving, few studies have examined hazard detection between two driving conditions. Even fewer ... -
Using QR Codes to Streamline Emergency Service Procceses
(2021-04-29)Persons with communication disabilities experience a true health disparity during emergency situations as their ability to communicate with first responders is limited. It was the goal of this DNP project to help eliminate ... -
USING THE SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL MODEL AS A FRAMEWORK TO UNDERSTAND PSYCHOSOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES THAT MEDIATE OR MODERATE NICOTINE ADDICTION
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Despite increased awareness of the harms of cigarette smoking as well as improved prevention efforts, tobacco and smoking-related morbidity and mortality continue to be a leading cause of death and disability in the United ... -
Using TIRF microscopy to analyze stimulated and basal state B-cell MHC II clustering in response to ageing and dietary fish oil
(East Carolina University, 2013)This research focused on developing an efficient TIRF microscopy approach to evaluate membrane protein organization. More specifically, the data demonstrate that TIRF microscopy can detect changes in ex vivo B-cell MHC II ... -
Using Wiki in an Online Record Documentation Systems Course
(East Carolina University, 2008-01-30)We report a case study using a wiki tool, Confluence, including a brief history, current status, and motivations for using Confluence. We describe how we created two spaces on Confluence for two consecutive classes, 2006 ... -
Usual Care Versus Best Practice: A Program Evaluation on Fall Risk Assessment
(2014)In the United States, falls are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and loss of independence in the older adult population. One third of adults, age 65 years and older, fall each year (Centers for Disease Control ... -
Utilization of Health Coaches in a Primary Care Setting
(2018-04-18)The patient population has grown tremendously since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This has led to an influx of many patients to primary care practices. The gap between an increasing patient population ... -
Utilization of Information Technology in Eastern North Carolina Physician Practices: Determining the Existence of a Digital Divide
(East Carolina University, 2008)The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has emphasized the importance of utilizing health information technologies, thus making the availability of electronic resources critical for physicians ... -
Utilizing Evidence-Based Precepting Strategies to Facilitate FNP Student Development
(2022-07-26)Clinical rotations are an essential component of the preparation of Nurse Practitioner (NP) students allowing the application of didactic knowledge in the clinical setting. As NP programs continue to grow, two main problems ... -
Utilizing Metabolomics and Proteomics for Clinical Applications
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-03)Medical conditions such as heart failure and infant outcomes related to in utero drug exposure have become prevalent amongst the world population. As we observe alarming trends in poor health choices, treating these ... -
VACCINIA VIRUS O1L VIRULENCE GENE AND PROTEIN LOCALIZATION
(2015)Smallpox killed an estimated 500 million people in the twentieth century alone. Although this fatal disease was eradicated from the world over thirty years ago, its potential use as a bioterrorism agent remains a concern. ... -
Validation of food store environment secondary data source and the role of neighborhood deprivation in Appalachia, Kentucky
(2012)Background Based on the need for better measurement of the retail food environment in rural settings and to examine how deprivation may be unique in rural settings, the aims of this study were: 1) to validate one commercially ... -
Vanadium pentoxide induces pulmonary inflammation and tumor promotion in a strain-dependent manner
(East Carolina University, 2010-04-12)Background: Elevated levels of air pollution are associated with increased risk of lung cancer. Particulate matter (PM) contains transition metals that may potentiate neoplastic development through the induction of oxidative ... -
Vanadium pentoxide induces pulmonary inflammation and tumor promotion in a strain-dependent manner
(2010)Background Elevated levels of air pollution are associated with increased risk of lung cancer. Particulate matter (PM) contains transition metals that may potentiate neoplastic development through the induction of ... -
Variations in Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Structures Among Individuals with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)22q11.2 deletion syndrome is the most common genetic cause of velopharyngeal dysfunction. Studies examining 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have thus far primarily focused on variations in the bony framework. Limited information ... -
Variations in velopharyngeal structure and function in adults with normal and cleft anatomy.
(East Carolina University, 2015)Examination of velopharyngeal (VP) muscle differences among adults with cleft palate is limited. Dynamic assessment of the VP muscles have predominantly been during rest or sustained phonation. The purpose of this study ...