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Assisting Mothers To Successfully Breast Feed Their Babies, Annabelle Moore

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This experimental study tested the effect of a teaching program on success of a group of mothers desiring to breast feed their babies. It was hypothesized that mothers receiving specific instructions on the physiology of lactation and the proper sucking technique would have greater success than mothers not so instructed.

To be categorized as successful the mothers had to have an adequate supply of milk and had to express satisfaction with breast feeding. Criteria for adequacy of milk supply consisted of weight gain of the infant within accepted norms without use of supplementary formula.

Twenty breast feeding mothers who delivered …

A Clinical Comparison Of Six Orthodontic Techniques, Erik H. Madsen

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Controversy exists concerning the relative superiority of various orthodontic techniques because of the difficulties encountered in making comparative clinical studies of these techniques which are scientific and statistically meaningful. The purpose of this study was to clinically compare six different orthodontic techniques which are currently being taught, relative to a number of criteria, and to do it in a scientifically significant manner.

In order to eliminate as many of the irrelevant variables as possible, the patients were required to pass a relatively stringent screening to participate. Among other things, the patients had to have first molars in Class I relation …

Selected Factors Related To Ability To Regain Bladder Function Following Indwelling Catheterization, Jongkolnee Padmasiri

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This exploratory retrospective study was designed to evaluate selected factors, including the ability to regain bladder function related to post indwelling urethral catheterization in an acute general hospital population.

The records of 107 patients who met the study criteria became the study population. These patients had three-way urethral catheters, continuous antibacterial irrigation and closed drainage system. Twenty patients died (19 percent) before the catheter was removed. Of the 87 patients who were alive, 37 percent (32 patients) had in-adequate bladder function. Of these 32 patients, no attempt was made to remove the catheter from 15 prior to their hospital discharge. …

A Clinical Study Of Cuspid And Incisor Retraction Using A Simplified Long Acting Edgewise Technique, James M. Prichard

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Six patients were treated by means of a simplified edgewise technique. The rate of the cuspid retraction and molar movement was measured and difficulty of appliance, adjustment, length of appointments, severity and duration of pain, and root resorption were assessed. The technique of treatment is described and evaluated relative to these criteria. The measurements were made utilizing a unique intra-oral camera and a measuring device designed for the study.

It was found that approximately 44.4 percent of the extraction space was closed by anterior movement of the molar and 55.6 percent was closed by distal movement of the cuspid. The …

A Clinical Evaluation Of The Light Progressive Technique During Cuspid And Anterior Retraction, Gary R. Keszler

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study was conducted to clinically evaluate cuspid and anterior retraction in first bicuspid extraction cases using the Light Progressive Technique. More specifically interest was centered on rate of cuspid and anterior retraction, anchorage preservation or control, difficulty of appliance adjustments, time involved in adjustments, frequency of adjustments, total retraction time, patient discomfort, root resorption, as well as a complete cephalometric appraisal. Seven patients were treated for ten months. The appliance was activated at three week intervals, and progress recorded monthly.

It was shown that this technique maintains molar anchorage during rapid cuspid retraction without relying on patient cooperation for …

A Clinical Evaluation Of A Technique Utilizing Plastic Modules For Cuspid And Incisor Retraction, Dwane I. Johnston

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

In a clinical study, polyurethane-type plastic modules were evaluated for use in retracting cuspids and incisors in Class I extraction cases.

Seven patients were selected to be treated with a technique utilizing these plastic modules. All cases were in Class I molar relationship and were either bimaxillary, protrusive or had tooth-size, arch-length discrepancies.

Evaluation was based on rate of cuspid and incisor retraction and the control of molar anchorage during the retraction phase.

At four-week intervals data were collected on space closure. At the same time, such subjective data as amount and duration of pain, difficulty of appliance adjustment and …

An Evaluation Of Cuspid And Anterior Retraction Using Burstone Mechanics In First Bicuspid Extraction Cases, George Rodney Heath

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study was conducted to clinically evaluate cuspid and anterior retraction in first bicuspid extraction cases using the Burstone segmented arch technique. More specifically interest was centered on rate of cuspid and anterior retraction, anchorage preservation or control, difficulty of appliance adjustments, time involved and frequency of adjustments, total retraction time, patient discomfort, root resorption, as well as a complete cephalometric appraisal. Six patients were treated for seven months with measurements and records taken to asses (sic) the above desired information.

The results of the patients undergoing lower cuspid retraction showed a mean percentage of 26.0% for the molars and …

Intentional Implantation Of Pins In The Dental Pulp Under Clinical Conditions, George C. Abraham

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This research project was directed toward the study of the histological response of human teeth to the intentional implantation of threaded stainless steel gold-plated pins.

Many different types of pins are currently used in several aspects of restorative and periodontal dentistry. In some cases there may be unintentional perforation of the dental pulp. In other cases it may be advantageous to purposely perforate the pulp for added retention.

The purpose of this research is to determine the reaction, possibilities and prognosis of such a technique under clinical conditions.

The teeth used for experimental and control groups were those recommended for …

Opinions Of Non-Physical Education Teachers Toward Physical Education And Physical Educators In Selected Utah Secondary Schools, Myron L. Mcclellan

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The questionnaire technique was used to gather the desired information for this study. A total of 450 teachers from large and small secondary schools served as subjects. An analysis of the opinions of these teachers indicated that a favorable attitude existed toward physical education in general. It was noted, however, that many were of the opinion that the programs in physical education were functioning at less than their potential. Responses also indicated a favorable attitude of the teachers toward physical educators. The most favorable opinion toward both physical education and the physical educator was recorded by the junior high female …

Stimulus Manipulation In Articulation Therapy With A Hearing Impaired Child, Walter Eugene White

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Severely hearing impaired individuals typically exhibit speech that is unintelligible and systematic instruction in speech has not effectively alleviated all of the misarticulations found in the speech of these individuals. Behavior modification is a promising development which has meaningful application to the modification of defective articulation by hearing impaired children.

The purpose of this study was to as certain the feasibility of implementing a specific program of stimulus manipulation to alter the articulation of the |TS| phoneme as uttered by one severely hearing impaired individual. The training program was structured in a sequence of four operant training conditions. Pre-training tests, …

A Clinical Study Of Cuspid And Incisor Retraction Using The Mechanics Of Charles H. Tweed, Eugene R. Humphries

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

A controlled clinical study of cuspid and incisor retraction using the mechanics advocated by Charles H. Tweed on class I four first bicuspid extraction cases was conducted. A carefully restricted sample of seven patients, three boys and four girls, was treated by seven graduate orthodontic students at Loma Linda University.

Measurements were made at monthly intervals to assess cuspid, incisor, and molar movements. Data were collected at each appliance adjustment to evaluate pain, difficulty, length of appointment, and the observations and impressions of each clinician regarding the technique.

The mean rates of cuspid movement during the cuspid retraction phase of …

An Assessment Of Gestural And Pantomimic Deficit In Aphasic Patients, Len W. Pickett

Speech and Hearing Sciences ETDs

A review of the literature suggests two explanations for gestural deficits in the aphasic patient. One view of the problem suggests that gestural impairment in the aphasic patient is related to a general communicative deficit. Another concept of the problem which has received more scientific support suggests that gestural deficit is secondary to a limb apraxia and is quite independent of the severity of aphasia.

The present study, therefore, was designed to investigate three primary questions:

1. Can a gestural test battery be developed which can reliably measure the gestural ability of aphasic patients?

2. Is there a relationship between …

Yusn Alumnae Newsletter, Yale School Of Nursing

Yale School of Nursing Alumni Newsletters and Magazines

No abstract provided.

Ariel - Volume 4 Number 6, Rockey Weber, Forrest West, Arnold J. Willis, Bob Sklaroff, Eugenia Miller, Joe Sassani, Laird G. Jackson, Joseph R. Berger, Albert L. Blumberg, J. S. Agnello, Jr., Thomas J.A. Lehman, Philip C. Hoffman, Robert Breckenridge, Jr., Gregory J. Edinger

Ariel

Editors

David A. Jacoby

Eugenia Miller

Tom Williams

Associate Editors

Paul Bialas

Terry Burt

Michael Leo

Gail Tenikat

Editor Emeritus and Business Manager

Richard J. Bonnano

Movie Editor

Robert Breckenridge

Staff

Richard Blutstein

Mary F. Buechler

J.D. Kanofsky

Rocket Weber

David Mayer

Comparison Of Amounts Of Verbal Response Elicited By A Speech Pathologist And A Mother In The Clinic, Sherry Lee Nelson

Dissertations and Theses

One of the primary responsibilities of a speech pathologist is the assessment of a child's language. Many studies have been done in the area of language development. The results of these studies have varied causing concern among researchers over the validity of the data gathered. Many factors that could affect the results of previous research have been investigated. Until recently, however, there has been relatively little research about the effects of examiner differences on the results of language assessments.

Research in the area of examiner differences has resulted in the discovery of factors which could affect the results of language …

The Role Of The Church In The Causation, Treatment And Prevention Of The Crisis In The Priesthood, Conrad W. Baars

The Linacre Quarterly

Concluding with ten practical recommendations, Dr. Baars' article offers to those interested in, and with responsibility for, formation of priests both a basis for a future program and extensive background into the nature of the "crisis in the priesthood."

Ariel - Volume 4 Number 5, Bob Lahita, Ronald B. Levine, Terry Burt, Joseph Berger, Joseph W. Sassani, Eugenia Miller, Bob Sklaroft, Robert Breckenridge, Jr., Richardq Bonanno, Mark Widome, Walt Worhacz, Gary Mcnulty, Ned Russell, Richard Blutstein, J.D. Kanofsky

Ariel

Editors

David A. Jacoby

Eugenia Miller

Tom Williams

Associate Editors

Paul Bialas

Terry Burt

Michael Leo

Gail Tenikat

Editor Emeritus and Business Manager

Richard J. Bonnano

Movie Editor

Robert Breckenridge

Staff

Richard. Blutstein

Mary F. Buechler

Alice M. Johnson

J.D. Kanofskv

Rocky Weber

The Effect Of Glucose On The Food Intake Of Goldthioglucose Injected Mice, Janet Lahti

Dissertations and Theses

Jean Mayer has postulated the presence of glucoreceptors located primarily in the ventromedial hypothalamic nuclei of the brain which are activated by glucose in the measure that they utilize it. According to Mayer, hunger occurs when glucose is not available for metabolic purposes and satiation supervenes when glucose is made available. Control of this mechanism rests with the glucoreceptors. These receptors are believed to be destroyed when an injection of the compound goldthioglucose is given to mice. These animals subsequently become obese and are found to have gold deposits and lesions in the ventromedial area and also in other parts …

Accounting Systems And Patien Receivables: Complementary Management Areas, Richard J. Vargo

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

The first segment of my discussion will deal with medical accounting systems and my evaluations of those systems. The second part of the paper will deal with the topic of improving the cash flow from patient receivables. Cash flow is in many ways dependent upon the effectiveness of a doctor’s accounting system, and if the system works well and produces timely and accurate information, the cash from patient receivable will flow more efficiently.

Herbals : The Vade Mecum Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, William G. Peacher M.D.

The Courier

Claus Nissen, in his book, Herbals of Five Centuries, 1958, defines a herbal as a book on medicinal plants which describes their appearance, gathering and preparation, contains notes concerning their preservation and storage, and finally provides the inclusion of data about their indication and dosage. The word "herb" was first used around 1500 to differentiate a plant with medicinal properties from an ordinary plant. Actually, manuscripts surviving from remote antiquity indicate a knowledge of this subject. With the advent of printing and advances in wood and metal engraving, the herbal became the indispensable reference book for physicians, apothecaries and the …

Alumnae Association Bulletin Of The School Of Nursing, 1972, Margaret Summers, Doris E. Bowman, Elizabeth J. Sweeney, Mary Louise Soentgen, Elizabeth Stone Miller, Dolores Hughes, Mabel C. Prevost, Martha E. Riland, Betty Piersol, Charlotte Moore Burt, Charlotte Voss, Rose Diseroad

Nursing Alumni Bulletins

Alumnae Calendar

The President's Message

Officers and Chairmen of Committees

Financial Report

Address by President Herbut

School of Nursing Report

School of Practical Nursing Report

Report by Dr. Mary Louise Soentgen, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Report of Patient Services Department

Report of Staff Nurses' Association

Progress Report of Hospital Activities

Scholarship Committee

Report - Clerk-Typist

Annual Luncheon - Head Table

Social Events for 1971-1972

Missing Alumnae Members

Jefferson Today

Ways and Means Committee Report

Constitution and By-Laws Report

Sick and Welfare Committee

Women's Board Report

Baccalaureate Degree Program

Luncheon Pictures

Resume of Minutes of Alumnae Association Meeting

Class News

Poem by Rosa …

1972 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

Thoughts of finals, summer fun, moving, leaving old friends and making new ones, and working come along with the close of another academic year and the arrival of the 1972 APOTHECARY. It is our hope that this year's graduate will continue to carry his idealistic dreams and use his energies to further enhance the profession of pharmacy. The 1972 APOTHECARY would like to take this opportunity to wish all Seniors the best of luck and congratulate them on their achievements.

The Rhetoric Of Garner Ted Armstrong, Stephen George Dick

Dissertations and Theses

Garner Ted Armstrong is fast becoming a well known religious and political commentator. The purpose of this thesis was to describe and discuss the techniques and characteristics of Mr. Armstrong's rhetoric. The question to be answered was "What are the characteristics of a successful religious broadcaster?" The method used-in the selection of the speeches to be used in this study consisted of selection a number of speeches (56), then breaking them down into theme categories. After analysis, there were eleven categories. One speech was selected from each category, and these eleven speeches were the speeches that were used in the …

Reading Achievement Of The Deaf: Another Look, Dorothea Baker

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses a study to examine the reading achievement of former CID students to determine the effectiveness of the CID reading program.

Vol.37 News Releases 1972, American Dental Association

News Releases

This collection includes standard news releases, information kits and other documents distributed for publicity, information, announcements of events, etc. as issued from the ADA. Items included in this collection are archival and any costs, links, contact information, or other figures may be out of date. Please contact the ADA to verify information.

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 49, No. 3, 1972)

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Hermann Hospital Patient Booklet, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

TMC Reports

Patient booklet for Hermann Hospital from early 1970s. The item provides a history of the hospital, its procedures, services, and facilities. Booklet provided to patients and family at the time of admission. See more at finding aid.

A Descriptive Study Of Educational Background, Contraceptive Knowledge, And Choice Of Agency Among Selected Girls 18 Years Old And Under Seeking An Abortion At The University Of Oregon Medical School, Carol A. Carter, Lititia J. Kirk, Jane F. Ogier

Dissertations and Theses

This study was conducted at the University of Oregon Medical School located in Portland, Oregon. This school has performed many abortions since Oregon liberalized its abortion law in 1969. In Oregon in 1968 before the abortion law was changed there were 238 abortions performed, 35% of these were for women under the age of 19. During 1971 there were 6,997 abortions of these 2,625 were for girls of age 19 and younger.

Testing Of A Design For Client Evaluation Of A Conciliation Service, James A. Dudley, James C. Euler, Peter Njoroge, Richard Streissguth

Dissertations and Theses

This study is an attempt to develop, design, and implement procedures for better data collection in the future and for an evaluation of the services provided in the past.

Conciliation Courts have developed across the country on the notion that case work services can, at best, save a marriage from divorce and, at least, can do no harm. Evaluation of the effectiveness of conciliation services is limited and contradictory.

This practicum is an attempt to develop a research design which can measure the effectiveness of conciliation service. We consider the first priority to develop a work­able design which will insure …

An Historical Investigation Of The Recreational Philosophy, Views, Practices And Activities Of Brigham Young, David Lawrence Bolliger

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to investigate Brigham Young's recreational philosophy, views, practices and activities. This historical research was conducted and information gathered from Brigham Young's journals, the Manuscript History of Brigham Young, compilations of Brigham Young's discourses, books and articles written by his daughters, accounts written by those who were present when recreational events occurred, compilations of manuscripts and documents, and interpretations of various historians who interpreted events as they read them.

The historical data collected indicated Brigham Young developed over a period of time a definite philosophy of recreation in regards to his personal life. He enjoyed …