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The Relationship Between Dietary Quality And Mental Health In A Young Adult Appalachian, Rachel A. Wattick
The Relationship Between Dietary Quality And Mental Health In A Young Adult Appalachian, Rachel A. Wattick
Munn Scholars Awards
No abstract provided.
Swiss Settlement In Randolph County, West Virginia: A Study Of Land Deals, Policies, And Immigration, Elizabeth Satterfield
Swiss Settlement In Randolph County, West Virginia: A Study Of Land Deals, Policies, And Immigration, Elizabeth Satterfield
Munn Scholars Awards
No abstract provided.
Finding Myself Back Home In Botswana: Reflections On A Semester Abroad, Anne M. Odonnell
Finding Myself Back Home In Botswana: Reflections On A Semester Abroad, Anne M. Odonnell
Capstones and Honors Theses
Anthropology aims to study people and their culture in order to understand the breadth of human experience. This paper examines the ways in which a semester of study abroad can supplement and aid in future work in anthropology. Primarily, it examines culture shock and how it can be managed and the connections between cultures that are separated across space. It also explores the ways in which the environment and wildlife of a new area can contribute to a person's experience of place.
The Punitive Effect Of Electric Shock In Rats In Relation To The Rate Of Food Reinforcement, Vincent A. Bello
The Punitive Effect Of Electric Shock In Rats In Relation To The Rate Of Food Reinforcement, Vincent A. Bello
Capstones and Honors Theses
The purpose of the present experiment was to examine effects of the rate of reinforcement on the punitive function of shock for 4 rats. In baseline conditions, rats’ lever presses were reinforced with food according to a VI schedule. During punishment conditions, a VR-5 schedule of shock punishment was superimposed on the VI schedule. Across pairs of baseline and punishment conditions, the rate of reinforcement ranged from 0.5 to 6 food deliveries per min. Response rates during the baseline and punishment conditions generally increased as the reinforcement rate was raised for two out of four rats. For three rats, suppression …
The Importance Of Perspective In The Stranger And The Myth Of Sisyphus: The Absurdist's Need For Conscious Rebellion., Riley Keaton Imlay
The Importance Of Perspective In The Stranger And The Myth Of Sisyphus: The Absurdist's Need For Conscious Rebellion., Riley Keaton Imlay
Capstones and Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Dietary Quality And Mental Health In A Young Adult Appalachian College Population, Rachel Anne Wattick
The Relationship Between Dietary Quality And Mental Health In A Young Adult Appalachian College Population, Rachel Anne Wattick
Capstones and Honors Theses
To investigate the relationship between dietary quality and mental health status of young adults in an Appalachia college setting we 1) assessed the overall dietary quality of students 2) assessed the frequency of depression and anxiety symptoms of students and 3) assessed the relationship between these factors and food insecurity of students. A cross-sectional design was used in a large, Appalachian college population in fall 2017. Survey items included the Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ), experience of depression or anxiety symptoms over the past 30 days, and the US Adult Food Security Survey Module, demographic variables and BMI. Participant responses (n=1956) …
The Constitutional Conundrum: Commerce And The Tenth Amendment, Jennifer Marie Walker
The Constitutional Conundrum: Commerce And The Tenth Amendment, Jennifer Marie Walker
Capstones and Honors Theses
Since the drafting of the United States Constitution, the power of both the federal government and the individual state governments has been a topic of controversy. The Constitution's strong focus on federal powers ultimately threatened to derail ratification. To secure the ratification of the Constitution, a Bill of Rights was added to the document. Comprised of ten amendments, the Bill of Rights generally elaborated on individual rights. The Tenth Amendment, however, dealt more specifically with the federal-state relationship. Several early federal court cases established the federal judiciary's power to answer important Constitutional questions. This power thus granted the federal judiciary …
The Effect Of Downregulation Of A Cell-Wall Modigying Gene On Bud Set Timing In Populus Deltoides., Luke Jarrod Stover
The Effect Of Downregulation Of A Cell-Wall Modigying Gene On Bud Set Timing In Populus Deltoides., Luke Jarrod Stover
Capstones and Honors Theses
In an attempt to enhance the efficiency of biofuel production, research has traditionally focused on wood chemistry in forest trees. Altered wood chemistry has the potential to reduce recalcitrance to carbohydrate extraction and conversion, but may have unintended effects on dormancy. In Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood), changes in dormancy may inhibit annual growth rates or put the trees at risk for frost damage, compromising benefits of genetic engineering. Genome wide association analysis indicates that multiple polymorphisms in and around the Potri.013G001600.1 gene of unknown function have a strong association with bud set date. This experiment isolated the gene's transcription levels …
Crispr-Cas9 Mediated Genetic Ablation On The Actin Regulatory Protien Cortactin Does Not Impain Hnscc Invasive Processes, River Austin Hames
Crispr-Cas9 Mediated Genetic Ablation On The Actin Regulatory Protien Cortactin Does Not Impain Hnscc Invasive Processes, River Austin Hames
Capstones and Honors Theses
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a highly invasive cancer with a five-year overall survival of approximately 50%. HNSCC incidence is increasing in WV and other Appalachian areas due to high tobacco consumption and human papilloma virus exposure. Genomic instability is a hallmark of tobacco carcinogen exposure, resulting in amplification of chromosomal region 11q13 in 25% of all HNSCC cases. 11q13 amplification correlates with poorer prognosis and increased tumor aggressiveness. The CTTN locus resides in the 11q13 amplicon and encodes the actin-regulatory protein cortactin. Increased cortactin expression resultant from CTTN amplification drives HNSCC invasiveness by increasing tumor cell …
Minimum Nurse To Patient Ratios, Kate Bolinksy
The Restriction Of Prescription Drugs In Health Care, Mason Zopp
The Restriction Of Prescription Drugs In Health Care, Mason Zopp
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Senate Bill 149: Guidelines For Prescribing Opioids, Margaret Buchanan
Senate Bill 149: Guidelines For Prescribing Opioids, Margaret Buchanan
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
House Bill 4581: Annual Influenza Vaccinations, Katherine Moles
House Bill 4581: Annual Influenza Vaccinations, Katherine Moles
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Reversing Opioid Overdoses, Hailey Nestor
House Bill 4581: Annual Flu Vaccinations, Hannah Mcdermitt
House Bill 4581: Annual Flu Vaccinations, Hannah Mcdermitt
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Raising Legal Age For Purchase Of Tobacco Derived Products, Courtney Saffle
Raising Legal Age For Purchase Of Tobacco Derived Products, Courtney Saffle
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Case For House Resolution 107, Kaitlyn Coleman
Senate Bill 578: The Youth Mental Health Protection Act, Skylar Smith
Senate Bill 578: The Youth Mental Health Protection Act, Skylar Smith
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Mandating Flu Vaccines For Health Care Workers, Miranda Marcucci
Mandating Flu Vaccines For Health Care Workers, Miranda Marcucci
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Supporting “Black Lung” Pneumoconiosis Patients, Luke Jarrell
Supporting “Black Lung” Pneumoconiosis Patients, Luke Jarrell
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Wv Senate Bill 61, Rowan Jalso
Position On House Bill 2931, Megan Rinker
Continued Eligibility For Developmental Disability Services For Dependents Of Military Service Members, Elizabeth Izworski
Continued Eligibility For Developmental Disability Services For Dependents Of Military Service Members, Elizabeth Izworski
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Workplace Bullying, Thomas Stewart
Using Caution Around Emergency Vehicles, Ilona Carenbauer
Using Caution Around Emergency Vehicles, Ilona Carenbauer
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
The Need For Scholarships For Stem Students, Joel Burdette
The Need For Scholarships For Stem Students, Joel Burdette
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Cortactin Phosphorylation By Casein Kinase 2 Regulates Actin Related Protein 2/3 Complex Activity And Invadopodia Function, Steven Michael Markwell
Cortactin Phosphorylation By Casein Kinase 2 Regulates Actin Related Protein 2/3 Complex Activity And Invadopodia Function, Steven Michael Markwell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Malregulation of the actin cytoskeleton enhances tumor cell motility and invasion. The actin-binding protein cortactin facilitates branched actin network formation through activation of the actin-related protein (Arp) 2/3 complex. Arp2/3 complex activation is responsible for driving increased migration and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation by governing invadopodia formation and activity. While cortactin-mediated activation of Arp2/3 complex and invadopodia regulation has been well established, signaling pathways responsible for governing cortactin binding to Arp2/3 are unknown. In this dissertation we identify casein kinase (CK) 2α phosphorylation of cortactin as a negative regulator of Arp2/3 binding. CK2α directly phosphorylates cortactin at a conserved threonine …
Production And Economic Analyses Of Woody Biomass Utilization For Energy, John Edward Vance
Production And Economic Analyses Of Woody Biomass Utilization For Energy, John Edward Vance
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
A mechanized harvest system combined with whole-tree chipper producing mixed hardwood chips was investigated on two harvesting sites in the central Appalachian region, USA. Production and machine rate data of the operations were collected through time-motion study, with chipping time elements categorized into feeding, chipping, and loading. Chipping cycles averaged 21.5 minutes to produce 23.54 green tons per truckload, providing an hourly rate of 65.82 green tons/PMH (41.1 dry tons) by the whole-tree chipper. Total cycle time including truck delivery averaged 183 minutes, giving an hourly rate of 7.7 green tons/PMH (4.8 dry tons/PMH). The hourly cost of the harvesting …
Nondestructive Evaluation Of Frp Composite Bridge Componenets Using Infrared Thermography And Digital Tap Tesing, Ruben Mangal Joshi
Nondestructive Evaluation Of Frp Composite Bridge Componenets Using Infrared Thermography And Digital Tap Tesing, Ruben Mangal Joshi
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Aging of civil infrastructures is one of the major problems faced by the engineering industry today, with the concrete structures cracking and the steel reinforcement corroding due to exposure to deicing chemicals, resulting in shorter service life. An alternative to the degrading infrastructures made of concrete and steel is the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, which are noncorrosive. Use of FRP as structural components such as bridge decks and retrofitting jackets can solve the problem of aging with enhanced durability in future constructions. But, proper installation of newer material in structurally important infrastructure requires a reliable method of …
Rethinking Interaction: Identity And Agency In The Performance Of “Interactive” Electronic Music, Jacob A. Kopcienski
Rethinking Interaction: Identity And Agency In The Performance Of “Interactive” Electronic Music, Jacob A. Kopcienski
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
This document investigates interaction between human performers and various interactive technologies in the performance of interactive electronic and computer music. Specifically, it observes how the identity and agency of the interactive technology is experienced and perceived by the human performer. First, a close examination of George Lewis’ creation of and performance with his own historic interactive electronic and computer works reveals his disposition of interaction as improvisation. This disposition is contextualized within then contemporary social and political issues related to African American experimental musicians as well as an emerging culture of electronic and computer musicians concerned with interactivity. Second, an …