2019 Theses and Dissertations
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The role of upstream activating factor in suppressing Pol II rRNA transcription in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(1/8/2020)Ribosome synthesis is the most resource and energy – intensive process in all eukaryotic cells and is tightly coupled with growth rate. In addition, defects in synthesis and assembly of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and ribosomal ... -
The effect of freeze dried whole raspberries on pain, joint flexibility, and inflammation in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
(1/9/2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of freeze dried whole raspberries on pain, joint flexibility, and inflammation in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: In this ... -
Beyond hearing: Nurses' active empathetic listening behaviors from the voice of the patient
(1/8/2020)The purpose of this study was to distinguish between effective and ineffective nurse active empathetic listening (AEL) behaviors as perceived by adult inpatients from an acute care hospital. Nurse communication and more ... -
The effect of freeze-dried whole raspberry powder on gait performance, mobility, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
(1/6/2020)Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of freeze-dried raspberry consumption on gait performance, mobility assessed by physical activity, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism (YKL-40, ... -
Examining the association between acculturation indicators and metabolic syndrome among Hispanic adults
(11/4/2019)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between acculturation indicators and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Hispanic adults living in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in Texas. MetS is a pressing ... -
A retrospective study to identify unique contributors to falls in hospitalized adult hematology patients
(1/10/2020)A fall may be defined as an event that results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on a lower level surface or an unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury. Fall prevention is a concept associated with ... -
Effects of RhoA and Rac1 prenylation on Alzheimer's disease proteins
(12/2/2019)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by brain extracellular amyloid plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. amyloid (Aβ) plaques are produced from the cleavage of ... -
Drug release kinetics and blood-brain barrier crossing efficacy of polymer encapsulated magnetic nanocarriers
(1/9/2020)Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes neuronal death and leads to permanent loss of motor and sensory functions. Treatment of SCI is challenging as axon regeneration from damaged neurons is limited by their intrinsic inability ... -
RhoA and Rac1 prenylation: Effects on serine/threonine signaling for actin polymerization
(1/9/2020)RhoA and Rac1 are small guanosine triphosphates (GTPases) that regulate cytoskeletal rearrangements, cell polarity and axon guidance and signaling pathways. Alteration of the subcellular localization or activation of Rho ... -
Exploring hematology oncology nurses experiences of moral distress using a grounded theory approach
(1/2/2020)Moral distress is historically defined as occurring when an individual knows the right thing to do, but due to institutional or interpersonal constraints, is unable to do it. Moral distress is associated with increased ... -
School nurse-led asthma intervention for elementary school-age children living with asthma
(12/13/2019)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a theoretically based school nurse-led asthma intervention on symptoms, asthma self-management with peak flow meter usage, daily activities, and school absences ... -
Hypothyroidism and skeletal muscle: An in vitro model of investigating impaired pathways of muscle health
(12/4/2019)Hypothyroidism is a prevalent metabolic condition in the United States primarily affecting women. Individuals treated for hypothyroidism commonly report symptoms including skeletal muscle (SKM) pain, fatigue and intolerance ... -
The perception of nursing, pharmacy technician, and paramedic students participating in interprofessional simulation: A mixed methods study
(12/13/2019)The purpose of this study was to understand the effectiveness of IPE-Sim as a learning methodology. Interprofessional education (IPE) provides a collaborative approach to educating students from different health-related ... -
Parental coaching: An exploration of how parents perceive the effects of their comments on child performance
(12/16/2019)The purpose of this qualitative study was to take a phenomenological approach to explore the perceptions of what role parents of athletes believe they serve by reflecting on the cognitions (words) they have expressed during ... -
Differences in ball flight parameters and in kinematics between two golf swing styles
(11/25/2019)This study compared golfers’ body and club kinematics with two swing styles (existing swings and The Optimal Performance Swing – TOPS), and two clubs (9- and 6-iron). The aims were to assess whether: (1) body kinematics ... -
The impact of spinal stabilization exercises on pain, disability, and physical functional after lumbar spinal fusion
(11/8/2019)Lumbar spinal fusion (LSF) surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures for degeneration of the lumbar spine. Though minimally invasive surgical techniques have been developed in an attempt to reduce muscle ... -
The influence of parenting factors and child resilience on mental health in children with type 1 diabetes
(12/4/2019)The purpose of this study was to compare parent-reported measures of child resilience, child mental health, parent stress, and parenting self-efficacy between a group of parents of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ... -
The decision-making experiences of caregivers regarding feeding tube placement in community dwelling adults
(11/8/2019)Despite the increase in feeding tube placement as people live longer with chronic illness, the research is scarce regarding how to care for the caregiver of individuals with chronic illnesses especially with percutaneous ... -
Identity and the ethos of survivance in selected novels of Louise Erdrich
(11/4/2019)The word “survivance” is a portmanteau of the words “survival” and “defiance.” Gerald Vizenor coined the term for the rhetorical theory he created in the 1970s to encourage the preservation of Native American culture, ... -
Role of progesterone in sexual receptivity and orofacial pain
(11/8/2019)Two understudied disorders that are challenging to treat, sexual dysfunction and orofacial pain, are more prevalent in women and can be impacted by the gonadal hormone’s estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen’s effects on ...
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