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Uncovering Nellie Bly, Martha Groppo Aug 2012

Uncovering Nellie Bly, Martha Groppo

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Childhood Depression And Obesity: Role Of The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (Hpa) Axis Activity, Joanne Tyler Aug 2012

Childhood Depression And Obesity: Role Of The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (Hpa) Axis Activity, Joanne Tyler

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This study examined relations between child depression and eating behavior and weight problems, including the role ofbaseline cortisol and cortisol reactivity in these relations. Data were drawn from a larger study, and included 50 children between the ages of6 and 12. Children reported on their depressive symptoms, and children and parents reported on child engagement in external eating, under-eating, over-eating, parental pressure to eat, enjoyment of food, and food and satiety responsiveness. For children exhibiting hypercortisolism, depression was associated with decreased over-eating and food responsiveness. Hypercortisolism was especially important for girls and children later in pubertal development. The reduced appetite …


Socioeconomic Challenges Of Patients With Clinical Blindness In Rural China, Yuen Aimee Chan Aug 2012

Socioeconomic Challenges Of Patients With Clinical Blindness In Rural China, Yuen Aimee Chan

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Clinical blindness of 20/200 vision or greater in both eyes is rampant throughout Africa. Remarkably, most of these cases are either curable or preventable. There are 45 million blind people in the world and those who live in sub-Saharan Africa have a mortality rate four times higher than other areas worldwide [1]. Unite For Sight (UFS) is a non-profit organization that promotes eye health and reduce preventable blindness in communities worldwide. UFS has assisted over 1,000,000 patients and has provided 32,000 sight-restoring surgeries free of charge [2]. An opportunity for combination of volunteer work with research will contribute to this …


Identifying And Analyzing The Use Of Space In Ancient Mayan House Mounds In Kancab, Yucatan, Mexico, V. Camille Westmont Jun 2012

Identifying And Analyzing The Use Of Space In Ancient Mayan House Mounds In Kancab, Yucatan, Mexico, V. Camille Westmont

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Measuring Maya Politics: Demographic Research On Ancient Community Relations, Jacob A. Welch Jun 2012

Measuring Maya Politics: Demographic Research On Ancient Community Relations, Jacob A. Welch

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Spray-Paint Angst In A Tropical Paradise: Street Art In Costa Rica, The Switzerland Of Central America, Lena E. Reich Jun 2012

Spray-Paint Angst In A Tropical Paradise: Street Art In Costa Rica, The Switzerland Of Central America, Lena E. Reich

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Transmission Of Antisocial Behavior Across Generations: The Role Of Psychophysiology, M. Brooke Razor Jun 2012

Transmission Of Antisocial Behavior Across Generations: The Role Of Psychophysiology, M. Brooke Razor

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Turbulent Tables: The Effect Of Perception Intabular Advertisements, Michael P. Lee Jun 2012

Turbulent Tables: The Effect Of Perception Intabular Advertisements, Michael P. Lee

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Narcissism In Romantic Relationships: An Analysis Of Couples' Behavior During Disagreements, John W. King Jun 2012

Narcissism In Romantic Relationships: An Analysis Of Couples' Behavior During Disagreements, John W. King

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Inhibition Of Maladaptive Behavior In Pigeons, Analogous With Human Gambling, Carter W. Daniels Jun 2012

Inhibition Of Maladaptive Behavior In Pigeons, Analogous With Human Gambling, Carter W. Daniels

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The Role Of D1 Dopamine Receptors On Incentive Salience Attribution, Jonathan J. Chow Jun 2012

The Role Of D1 Dopamine Receptors On Incentive Salience Attribution, Jonathan J. Chow

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Can You Hear Her Now? Changing The Discourse On Women's Rights In Jordan, Jessica L. Anderson Jun 2012

Can You Hear Her Now? Changing The Discourse On Women's Rights In Jordan, Jessica L. Anderson

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