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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Deficiency Promotes a T Lymphocyte Response in a Murine Model of Chronic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-03)
Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. Previous studies from our lab have shown a deficiency of the nuclear transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR[gamma]) ...
Investigating the Role of Poxvirus Virulence Genes A35 and O1L in the Virus Life Cycle
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)
Poxviruses, some of the largest viruses in existence, have a great impact on the human and animal world due to their ability to infect a broad assortment of organisms and cause significant disease. Today, poxvirus infections ...
Examination of Culture, Place and Environmental Heat Stress on Fluid Intake and Hydration Status Among Latino Farmworkers
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, including a disproportion risk of death from heat-related illnesses (HRIs). Proper hydration mitigates HRI, yet farmworkers report not drinking ...
BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY IN WOMEN USING ASSISTIVE TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES TO ADDRESS MATERNAL AND INFANT FEEDING PROBLEMS
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)
This dissertation used the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1991, 2002) and breastfeeding self-efficacy theory (Dennis, 1999) to explore relationships among breastfeeding self-efficacy and both the source and intensity ...
School Staff Perceptions of Connectedness with Students in a Low-Income Public Middle School: Implications for School Nursing Practice
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)
School connectedness, defined as the belief by students that adults and peers within the school care about them and their learning, has been found to be a protective factor against suicidal thoughts and behaviors among ...
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 ...
THE HYALURONAN EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX CRITICALLY REGULATES SYNAPSE FORMATION IN DEVELOPING NEURAL NETWORKS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-21)
The majority of neurodevelopmental disorders present with an imbalance in synaptic signal transmission. The delicate balance of excitatory to inhibitory synaptic transmission is regulated by multiple extracellular and ...
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 ...
TRANSGENDER/GENDER NONBINARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: BEST PRACTICES FOR DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDERS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)
There are approximately 26,600 students of public higher education in the United States of America who identify as transgender/gender nonbinary and have at least one disability. Research has focused on these two marginalized ...
A Simple Scan for Stress Reduction and Safety
(2021-04-28)
Communication between first responders and citizens during emergencies can be impacted by communication disorders. If a citizen is unable to effectively communicate personal, medical, or situational information to a first ...