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Exposure to alcohol interrupts adipose cell maturation, attenuates adiponectin expression, and contributes to inflammatory markers in 3T3-F442 pre-adipocytes
(2018-12-20)Drinking alcohol during pregnancy interrupts cellular development, which may have far-reaching health effects on the fetus in its embryonic state and later as a young child. Adipose tissue (AT) is an important target for ... -
Baby talk: Decision making conversations about first-time parenthood
(2018-10-25)This study explored how 214 participants discussed, decided, and planned for first-time parenthood with their partners, and how conflict influenced that process. As predicted, higher scores on the communication danger signs ... -
The lived experience of fathers caring for their child with cystic fibrosis
(2019-01-02)ABSTRACT JANA SHARDONOFSKY THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF FATHERS CARING FOR THEIR CHILD WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS DECEMBER 2018 Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening genetic disease with many treatment requirements that necessitate ... -
Are older people really happier than younger people?
(2019-01-22)In recent years, quite a few studies and media reports have claimed that older people are happier than younger people. Although this argument may contain partial truth, I question the total validity of this claim. This ... -
Effects of squatting speed on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during stable and unstable squat
(2018-12-20)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of surface instability and movement speed on key kinematic and kinetic factors (ground reaction force, moment arm [MA], resultant joint moments) in the lower extremity ... -
Acculturation, civic engagement, and help-seeking behaviors in the Latinx community
(2019-01-09)This research study examined the impact of civic engagement and acculturation on the help-seeking behaviors of Latinx individuals living in the United States as well as examine civic engagement as a mediator between ... -
Strengthening families: The relationship between hope, spirituality, resilience, and attachment among parents following adverse childhood experiences
(2018-12-07)Faith-based ministries and non-profit organizations focused on strengthening families and family preservation may wrap services around families, but may underestimate the intergenerational impact of childhood adversity and ... -
Evaluating protein-protein interactions of CpsA, a virulence factor in Group B Streptococcus
(2019-01-08)Streptococcus agalactiae, Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is an important human pathogen, causing life-threatening sepsis and meningitis in newborns. The virulence of GBS in part can be attributed to its ability to produce a ... -
A comparison of the impact of curriculum on the perceived level of self-determination in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(2019-01-02)Higher levels of perceived self-determination (SD) in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often correlate to improved post-school outcomes in education, employment, independent living, and ... -
Obstetric procedures and childbirth: Educated women's perceptions of patient autonomy
(2019-01-22)Research suggests that women who are subjected to an increased use of obstetric interventions and standard procedures may have a diminished perception of their decision-making ability during childbirth. To identify the ... -
Writing teacher professional development: A photo elicitation of teacher change
(2018-12-17)Writing development is a complex and continuous process that is acquired within social environments. Process-oriented writing instruction allows for complex writer-directed work, however studies that examine how teachers ... -
Exploring how third-grade African American children leverage academic discourse to engage in literate behaviors
(2018-11-14)The purpose of this qualitative embedded multiple case study (Yin, 2003) was to explore the written and literate language structures, or the academic discourse features, of eight African American students in order to gain ... -
Language use and social attitudes related to sexual orientation
(2019-01-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between language use and attitudes related to sexual orientation. Significant research has demonstrated that the use of microaggressions (slurs, snubs, or insults ... -
Treatment for cumulative trauma disorders using a person-centered approach: Grounded by the theory of occupational adaptation
(2018-12-10)Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are musculoskeletal disorders that impact health and productivity. CTD risk factors are present in the workplace, home, and community. Occupational therapists (OTs) are widely involved ... -
The impact of an occupation-based program for incarcerated women with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(2018-10-03)Incarcerated individuals with IDD and their preparation to successfully re-enter the community represent a significant concern within the criminal justice system. Occupational therapy, with its knowledge of occupational ... -
The effects of sensory diets on children with sensory processing disorder
(2018-12-17)THE EFFECTS OF SENSORY DIETS ON CHILDREN WITH SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER -
Critical care nurse insight into perceived compassion fatigue: A photovoice study
(2018-12-13)Critical care nurses can experience compassion fatigue (CF) as the state of emotional and physical exhaustion resulting from exposure to unavoidable workplace stressors in the scope of carrying out their duty to suffering ... -
Capability beliefs to access research-based knowledge in emergency department registered nurses who provide direct care: A two-group randomized control trial
(2019-01-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an evidence-based practice video on capability beliefs of emergency nurses to access research-based knowledge for everyday practice. A randomized, two-group, experimental ... -
Development and validation of an instrument to measure nurses' beliefs toward deaf and hard of hearing interaction
(2018-11-21)Communication barriers experienced by Deaf signers, non-signing deaf, and hard of hearing (DdHH) individuals in healthcare environments are multidimensional and complex. Investigating what nurses believe about DdHH patient ... -
A biomechanical comparison of successful and unsuccessful triple-turn pirouette en dehors trials in ballet
(2019-01-09)Pirouette en dehors is a turn in which the dancer's body rotates and completes at least one full revolution with one foot on the floor. It is considered difficult to learn and perform in classical ballet. The purpose of ...