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Predictors Of Emotional Reactions In Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Erin E. Ramirez
Predictors Of Emotional Reactions In Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Erin E. Ramirez
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Breast cancer can be a devastating disease that impacts a woman in all spheres of her life (Ingram, 1989). Previous studies have examined the impact of breast cancer on body satisfaction, as well as the impact on emotional well-being. Studies have also examined the role of the coping style that a woman engages in response to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the woman's psychological adjustment to the disease. However, to date, no research has introduced and tested a multifaceted model.
The purpose of this study was to develop a model predicting psychological maladjustment in women treated for …
Repeatability Of Serial Carotid Intima Media Thickness Scanning On Individual Subjects, Judi Nightingale
Repeatability Of Serial Carotid Intima Media Thickness Scanning On Individual Subjects, Judi Nightingale
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Background. Heart disease affects millions of Americans each year. In order to improve primary prevention, early risk identification is essential. B-mode ultrasound of the common carotid artery (CCA) intima-media thickness (IMT) assesses risk of a coronary event early in the process of plaque development. Because IMT changes are so small over time, in order to determine clinically significant versus clinically insignificant changes in IMT over a 12 month time period, a protocol is needed which can detect the least significant difference (LSD) of at least 0.030 mm.
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a well-defined …
The Association Between Lifestyle Factors And Inflammatory Markers, Kerry Ann Stonebrook
The Association Between Lifestyle Factors And Inflammatory Markers, Kerry Ann Stonebrook
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While smoking, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels are established risk factors for CVD, inflammation is being evaluated as a potential independent risk factor. A key cytokine regulator of the inflammatory response, interleukin-1 (IL-1), has emerged as playing a particularly important role at the genetic level in determining the degree to which the inflammation pathway is turned on. How an individual’s genetic make-up affects inflammation, CVD risk, and response to lifestyle intervention is an area of research that is in …