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An investigation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of computer-aided instruction in middle school choral programs
(2021-12-20)The purpose of this study was to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the use of computer-aided instruction (CAI) in Texas middle school choral classrooms. Participants (n=23), Texas middle school choral directors, ... -
Synthesis of doxorubicin-protein conjugates via cobalt coordination chemistry: Conjugates of transferrin and immunoglobulin G
(2021-11-08)Protein-drug conjugates are a rapidly expanding family of therapeutics that hold significant potential to ameliorate off-target toxic effects commonly observed in patients undergoing chemotherapy. chemotherapy. In this ... -
Interaction of disgust sensitivity and type of nature exposure on mood and anxiety
(2021-11-15)E.O. Wilson (1984) asserted human beings have an innate tendency to be drawn into an emotional relationship with nature based on our evolutionary history. This relationship with nature has been shown to impact several ... -
Examining the intersections of age, race, and mental health through linguistic analysis
(2021-11-03)The purpose of the current study was to examine patterns in the language used to describe individuals at different stages of the lifespan, and to determine through a framework of intersectionality, whether language use ... -
Examining sexual assault disclosure and non-disclosure using an attachment lens
(2021-11-03)Research regarding non-disclosure among sexual assault victims remains limited with primary focus on non-disclosure to formal networks. The purpose of this study was to examine interpersonal factors related to disclosure ... -
Exploring perceptions of violence and factors that impact help-seeking
(2021-11-15)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious problem that has impacted the lives of many individuals in a variety of ways. While we have a general definition of abuse, the behaviors that constitute abuse vary from person ... -
The effects social structures have on COVID-19 outcomes among three states in the United States
(2021-12-03)This study aimed at examining the effects social structures have on COVID-19 outcomes. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 virus in late 2019, there has been an ongoing increase of confirmed cases and deaths worldwide. ... -
Mothers in academia and their unique needs: Navigating multiple roles while maintaining personal wellbeing
(2021-09-14)The challenges women in academia who also identify as mothers, are robust in their presentation and overall outcomes (Williams, 2015). These challenges include the limited ability for these women to integrate their emotional, ... -
Towards a post-oppositional womanist pedagogy
(2021-10-25)Building on the definitions and work of womanist scholars such as Alice Walker, Layli Maparyan, and AnaLouise Keating, this dissertation explores the possibility of a post-oppositional womanist pedagogy that can serve as ... -
Hikikomori: A multitheoretical approach
(2021-09-08)Hikikomori is a mental health concern first identified in Japan that appears to be an increasingly global phenomenon. Researchers have attempted to address key points about hikikomori with mixed results. There is a lack ... -
I am command: A narratological analysis of patriarchal notions of power in Shonda Rhimes' Scandal
(2021-09-22)Using a narratological framework, this dissertation examines the rhetorical construction of power in the 2012-2018 television series Scandal, contending that showrunner Shonda Rimes subverts the dominant narrative in ... -
Rhetorically reimagining undergraduate labor organizing: Prospects, problems and possibilities.
(2021-12-09)The question of undergraduate labor organizing has been debated since the 2016 Columbia decision which now includes undergraduates. Scholars view rhetoric and composition analysis centered on students as writers and scholars, ... -
Overcoming and offering: Narratives of resilience from diverse older adults
(2021-09-17)Advancements in science, technology, and medicine are extending the average human lifespan while the largest cohort in the U.S. is moving into older adulthood. These older adults are diverse regarding gender, race/ethnicity, ... -
Studies on the E-loop of human glutathione synthetase
(2021-09-15)Glutathione (GSH; L-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine), an abundant antioxidant, is synthesized intracellularly in two sequential ATP-dependent steps. Human glutathione synthetase (hGS), the second step, ligates γ-glutamylcysteine ... -
Cross-cultural encounters: A phenomenological study of cross-cultural experiences of Texas music therapists
(2021-09-08)This phenomenological study explored the experiences of music therapists in the state of Texas with clients from different cultural backgrounds, namely different racial/ethnic backgrounds. Five music therapists participated ... -
Decolonizing childbirth: Women, traditional birth attendants and reproductive justice in Nigeria
(2021-08-13)This research study is a decolonial qualitative exploration of indigenous Yoruba birthing perspectives in Nigeria. Adopting feminist and African indigenous methodologies and using the theoretical framework of birth and ... -
Noticing and naming: Making visible the invisible space and voices of women of colors leading dance within higher education
(2021-08-13)ABSTRACT LYN C. WILTSHIRE NOTICING AND NAMING: MAKING VISIBLE THE INVISIBLE SPACE AND VOICES OF WOMEN OF COLORS LEADING DANCE WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION JULY 2021 This research project examines the experiences of four women ... -
Interpersonal variables and help-seeking among emerging adults
(2021-08-19)Suicide is the second leading cause of death among emerging adults in the United States. Few individuals seek help for their psychological distress, especially suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety. Emerging adults ... -
Remediating the metalanguage of multiliteracy in alphacentric discourse: A genre analysis of instructional materials in regional first-year composition programs
(2021-08-25)For over two and a half decades now, Scholars such as Cynthia Selfe (1988), The New London Group (1996), Stuart Selber (2004), and many others referenced in this dissertation, advocated for multiliteracy curricula while ... -
The DBL-1/TGF-β signaling pathway regulates an array of behavioral, molecular, and physiological defenses in Caenorhabditis elegans
(2021-08-18)Organisms possess mechanisms to protect themselves from environmental threats. Animals have innate immune responses that include behavioral, molecular, and physiological components. A conserved cell-cell signaling pathway, ...
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