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Differentiation Of Knowledge Types And Behavior Change In Youth In A School Based Suicide Prevention Program, Anabelle Ornelas
Differentiation Of Knowledge Types And Behavior Change In Youth In A School Based Suicide Prevention Program, Anabelle Ornelas
Outstanding Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Distinguishing The Types Of Knowledge And The Relationship To Behavioral Intentions And Referral Behavior, Gabriela Romero
Distinguishing The Types Of Knowledge And The Relationship To Behavioral Intentions And Referral Behavior, Gabriela Romero
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No abstract provided.
Impact Of Life History Theory On Host Compentence Through The Selection Of Divergent Immunological Strategies, Alessandra Araujo
Impact Of Life History Theory On Host Compentence Through The Selection Of Divergent Immunological Strategies, Alessandra Araujo
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No abstract provided.
Effect Of Speaking Style On Variability Of Vowel Production For Native Monolingual English Speakers, Amber Gordon
Effect Of Speaking Style On Variability Of Vowel Production For Native Monolingual English Speakers, Amber Gordon
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No abstract provided.
We All Like New Things: A Comparison Of Human Ape Reactions To Novelty, Desirae Wiley
We All Like New Things: A Comparison Of Human Ape Reactions To Novelty, Desirae Wiley
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No abstract provided.
Quelling Fear Of Chemistry: A Method Designed For The Incorporation Of General Chemistry Concepts Into The Education Of Elementary And Middle School Students, Caitlin Howell
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No abstract provided.
Green Labs Are Gold: Evaluating And Improving Environmental Impact Of Usf's Laboratories, Benjamin Cottrell
Green Labs Are Gold: Evaluating And Improving Environmental Impact Of Usf's Laboratories, Benjamin Cottrell
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No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Nicotine On Responsivity To Repeated Social Stress In Early Adolescent, Late Adolescent, And Young Adult Male Rats, Kathryn Dean
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No abstract provided.
The Great Orientalist Bernard Lewis, Ahmed Jawad
The Great Orientalist Bernard Lewis, Ahmed Jawad
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No abstract provided.
Assessing Awareness And Attitudes Of Medical School Faculty For Rapid Autopsy Procedure (Rap) For Cancer Patients, Autumn Boyette
Assessing Awareness And Attitudes Of Medical School Faculty For Rapid Autopsy Procedure (Rap) For Cancer Patients, Autumn Boyette
Outstanding Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Rehabilita- Fun: A Comparison Of Active Gaming And Traditional Rehabilitation Methods, Jillian Donohue
Rehabilita- Fun: A Comparison Of Active Gaming And Traditional Rehabilitation Methods, Jillian Donohue
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No abstract provided.
A Hillsborough County Multilevel Analysis Of Food Disparities Among Race And Socioeconomic Groups, Beulah Dinah Joseph, Ivonne M. Delvalle
A Hillsborough County Multilevel Analysis Of Food Disparities Among Race And Socioeconomic Groups, Beulah Dinah Joseph, Ivonne M. Delvalle
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No abstract provided.
Developing A Community Of Learners: A Multi-Level Integrated Curriculum In The Foreign Language Classroom, Cheryl Matthews
Developing A Community Of Learners: A Multi-Level Integrated Curriculum In The Foreign Language Classroom, Cheryl Matthews
Outstanding Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
A Critical Study Of The Literature About Deforestation In The Brazilian Amazon, Samuel Morrill
A Critical Study Of The Literature About Deforestation In The Brazilian Amazon, Samuel Morrill
Outstanding Honors Theses
The purpose of this honors thesis was to summarize and analyze the competing positions about the causes and consequences of the continuing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon based on the positions recently presented ( i.e, from 2000 to 2010) in published sources on the subject. This analysis of the competing positions on the causes and consequences of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has focused on and has been guided by a search for answers to two critical questions:
Which groups of people in the world benefit from the way in which the causes and consequences of deforestation in …
Supplemental Assignments To Increase The Retention Of Knowledge For Biology I And Ii Lecture, Krystyn Vitale
Supplemental Assignments To Increase The Retention Of Knowledge For Biology I And Ii Lecture, Krystyn Vitale
Outstanding Honors Theses
Supplemental assignments for Biology I and II lectures were designed to increase the understanding of important biology concepts. Topics from each lecture, and frequently misunderstood details from that topic, were chosen as the concepts for each assignment. The questions posed allow students to process the information step-by-step and form a conclusion from their piece-wise work. This format allows students to foster their critical thinking skills and increase their retention of the knowledge learned through problem solving sessions.
Large-Scale Production, Biochemical And Structural Characterization Of Lactate Dehydrogenase For The Discovery Of Novel Small Molecule Inhibitors, Erol Jahja
Outstanding Honors Theses
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) catalyzes the interconversion of pyruvate and lactate in the final step of anaerobic glycolysis. Many invasive tumors depend on an increased rate of glycolysis in order to maximize their growth potential under hypoxic environments, a phenomenon known as the "Warburg Effect." By finding a way to inhibit LDH, contributions would be made towards the management of cancerous cells by inhibition of their energy production.
Human LDH isoenzyme A was subcloned into an in-house vector (pET28a with a PreScission cleavage site) and overexpressed in E. coli Tuner(DE3) cells as a fusion protein with maltose binding protein (MBP) to …
Johan Nieuhof’S Cathay: Aspects Of Inventing A Travelogue In Early Modern Europe, Ryan Walsh
Johan Nieuhof’S Cathay: Aspects Of Inventing A Travelogue In Early Modern Europe, Ryan Walsh
Outstanding Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Comparing And Contrasting Expressionism, Abstract, And Pop Art, William Johnson
Comparing And Contrasting Expressionism, Abstract, And Pop Art, William Johnson
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No abstract provided.
Putting The Puzzle Together: Factors Related To Emotional Well-Being In Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Olivia F. Macdonald
Putting The Puzzle Together: Factors Related To Emotional Well-Being In Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Olivia F. Macdonald
Outstanding Honors Theses
Autism spectrum disorders now affect 1 in 110 children. Thus, thousands of families are facing the unique challenges associated with raising a child with an ASD. The purpose of the current study was to investigate how parental well-being relates to coping strategies, social support, and isolation. Mothers and fathers were recruited through the email lists of autism organizations, and 221 parents completed an anonymous, online survey. A decrease in reported feelings of anxiety and depression with greater use of social support supported the literature on the beneficial role it has on emotional well-being. Analyses also suggested that informal sources of …
An Examination Of The Mind-Body Coordination Of Vocal Technique, Justina Mathew
An Examination Of The Mind-Body Coordination Of Vocal Technique, Justina Mathew
Outstanding Honors Theses
This paper seeks to review the principles of vocal technique as seen from both an artistic and scientific standpoint and ultimately connect these two seemingly incompatible entities. This paper also seeks to review the application of physics to singing; specifically, enhanced coordination between the neural center of the body – the brain – in distinct cortical areas with extremely complex musculature and associated vocal tissues necessary for the production of musical notes. Biophysical modeling can be used to study these intricate processes vis-à-vis the relationship between certain variables such as tract air pressures and the gradients required for song. Such …
The Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender University Of South Florida (Usf) Students Concerning Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) And The Hpv Vaccine, Andrea E. Larson
Outstanding Honors Theses
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and can cause several types of cancer, including cervical and anal cancer. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population is an often overlooked subgroup at risk for HPV. The purpose of this research was to describe LGBT college students‟ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors pertaining to HPV and the HPV vaccine. An online survey consisting of 54 items was created and sent to members of an organization consisting primarily of LGBT students at the University of South Florida. A total of 155 students completed the survey. Several major …
New Haven Dialect The Linguistic Impact Of Southern Italian Immigrants In Connecticut, Andrew Gargano
New Haven Dialect The Linguistic Impact Of Southern Italian Immigrants In Connecticut, Andrew Gargano
Outstanding Honors Theses
This thesis will focus primarily on the dialect which exists in New Haven, Connecticut. In order to identify the features specific to this dialect, the standard American English vernacular, General American, will first be outlined so that the distinct differences between the two can be clearly identified. In addition, this thesis will also attempt to explain the rationale behind what has caused the specific features of this dialect to occur. The main reason of this is believed to be the strong im-pact which Italian immigrants in the New Haven area have had on the language over time. Therefore, the characteristics …
Intimate Partner Violence And Alcohol Abuse In The Indigenous Populations Of Panamá, Addie K. Cant, Sarah E. Pheiffer
Intimate Partner Violence And Alcohol Abuse In The Indigenous Populations Of Panamá, Addie K. Cant, Sarah E. Pheiffer
Outstanding Honors Theses
Indigenous communities in the Chiriqui province of Panamá, Central America, the Ngöbe and Buglé tribes, identified a growing problem with alcohol abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida was invited to conduct research to determine the extent of the problem and to assist with community intervention development. A descriptive correlational study adapting an interview-style survey from the 2005 World Health Organization‟s “Multi-country study on women’s health and domestic violence against women: Summary report of initial results on prevalence, health outcomes and women’s responses” was conducted to provide baseline research that identifies …
Brain Plasticity Influencing Phantom Limb And Prosthetics, Heather Scott
Brain Plasticity Influencing Phantom Limb And Prosthetics, Heather Scott
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Does Immune Suppression After Moderate Stressors Occur To Free Resources In The House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus)?, Alexandra Urban
Does Immune Suppression After Moderate Stressors Occur To Free Resources In The House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus)?, Alexandra Urban
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Stressors affect immune functions, but exactly why has yet to be discerned entirely. Two non-exclusive hypotheses have been proposed to explain this phenomenon: (i) immunosuppression abates the autoimmune response to self-antigens exposed by the rigors of a stressor, and (ii) immunosuppression allows allocation of resources to functions more valuable than protection against infection during a stressful event, (e.g., physical performance augments predator evasion). In this experiment, the second hypothesis was tested in wild house sparrows (Passer domesticus) by comparing rates of change in vertical flight performance versus antibacterial capacity of blood over a six week period of captivity. I predicted …
A Study Of Campus Recreation Usage: Developing Our Student Body Into Well-Balanced Graduates, Carson Hardy, Garrett Hellman
A Study Of Campus Recreation Usage: Developing Our Student Body Into Well-Balanced Graduates, Carson Hardy, Garrett Hellman
Outstanding Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Electrowetting Induced Cassie-Wenzel Transition On Textured Surfaces, Kenza Mouttaki
Electrowetting Induced Cassie-Wenzel Transition On Textured Surfaces, Kenza Mouttaki
Outstanding Honors Theses
The electrowetting field expanded drastically during the last decade. It combines several laws and theories out of which Young's equation, Cassie law and Wenzel law. The main focus of electrowetting is the transition between a superhydrophobic state -Cassie- and a hydrophilic state -Wenzel-. This transition allows a wide range of applications such as microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip devices, chemical microreactors and management of microelectronics.
The purpose of this research is to provide a standard operational procedure for the fabrication of substrates that allow the Cassie to Wenzel transition. Theoretical equations are compared to experimental results. These substrates will be implemented in future …
Alzheimer’S Disease And Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Review Of Etiology, Clinical Diagnosis, And The Involvement Of Dendritic Spines, Stephen Aradi
Alzheimer’S Disease And Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Review Of Etiology, Clinical Diagnosis, And The Involvement Of Dendritic Spines, Stephen Aradi
Outstanding Honors Theses
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting a range of cognitive faculties, for which there is currently no treatment, save for ameliorative strategies. This disease primarily affects the elderly, and is the leading cause of dementia among this group. Out of an estimated 5.4 million Americans with AD this year, 5.2 million are over the age of 65. With the amount of people aged 65 and older increasing as the Baby Boomer generation ages, AD will become an increasingly dire burden. As we face this growing issue, research into both its causes and more sensitive and accurate diagnostic …
The Effectiveness And Enhancement Of Sleep Deprivation As A Tool In Military Interrogations To Ensure Optimum Results And The Short-Term Psychological And Neurological Impact On The Prisoner, Kevin Allison
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No abstract provided.
Exhibition Of A Rhinoceros: Iconography And Collecting In Eighteenth Century Venice, Alexa Torchynowycz
Exhibition Of A Rhinoceros: Iconography And Collecting In Eighteenth Century Venice, Alexa Torchynowycz
Outstanding Honors Theses
This paper examines the painting titled The Exhibition of a Rhinoceros (1751) by the Venetian artist Pietro Longhi and its context within the art patronage of the Venetian patrician Giovanni Grimani ai Servi. Study of the decline of Venice‟s political power during the eighteenth century, the lineage of rhinoceros imagery begun by the famous Renaissance German artist, Albrecht Dürer, and Italian collecting practices of naturalia influenced by the sixteenth century natural scientist, Ulisse Aldrovandi, were factors in the development of the thesis. Previously, many art historians have interpreted The Exhibition of a Rhinoceros as representing the "spectacle" of Venetian Carnival. …