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Identifying Unexpected Inflammation Resulting From Drug-Drug Interactions, Keegan Jolly
Identifying Unexpected Inflammation Resulting From Drug-Drug Interactions, Keegan Jolly
All Master's Theses
Adverse drug events result in nearly 1.3 million emergency room visits per year in the United States of America. As much as 30% of these adverse events are a result of drug-drug interactions (DDI’s). There is a gap in knowledge concerning these DDI outcomes especially when it comes to inflammation. Inflammation is linked to a variety of chronic health conditions and non-infectious diseases such as cancer. Purpose: The goal of this study was to examine how many active drug ingredients from FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), when combined (in groups of two or more), elicit an inflammatory response …
Depictions Of Genetic Research In Film Across Film Genres, Jennifer Lund
Depictions Of Genetic Research In Film Across Film Genres, Jennifer Lund
Undergraduate Honors Theses
When people do not have personal experience to draw on, the experiences of characters in film can serve in the mind as a substitute. This research sought to determine what kind of impression films depicting genetics research leave on the audience. These genres were romance (Code 46, 2004), horror (Splice, 2009), thriller (Children of Men, 2006), and drama (Gattaca, 1997). Scenes from the films were analyzed to determine their likely effect on the audience perception of genetics. The researcher hypothesized that the drama and romance films would portray genetics research as neutral, but the science …