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Peter And The Starcatcher: Creating The Character Of Peter Pan Via Rehearsal, Script Analysis, And Personal Journals, Delaney Jackson

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

Theatre, as an art, does an incredible job at making stage life look as organic as the lives we lead on a daily basis. That’s thanks in part to a methodical rehearsal process that the public rarely has a chance to see.

My goal with this creative project was to give the general public an opportunity to join myself and the rest of the cast of UNO’s Peter and the Starcatcher on a journey through our rehearsal process via journal keeping and character analysis before presenting the show on April 15, 2020.

Unfortunately, we had to give a painful goodbye …

Update On Pharmacotherapy In Psychodermatological Disorders, Shrutakirthi D. Shenoi, Savitha Soman, Ravindra Munoli, Smitha Prabhu

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Psychodermatological (PD) conditions encountered in dermatologic practice include primary psychiatric conditions such as delusions of parasitosis or secondary psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression due to dermatologic disease. The psychotropics include antipsychotic agents, anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, and miscellaneous drugs such as anti convulsants. Anti psychotics are further divided into first-generation and second-generation drugs. Currently, second-generation drugs e.g., risperidone are preferred over first-generation drugs e.g., pimozide in delusional infestation owing to the side effect profile of the latter. Anti-anxiety agents include benzodiazepines used in acute anxiety and buspirone in chronic anxiety disorders. They are frequently prescribed along with antidepressants. Although …

The Delayed Effect Of Temperature On The Risk Of Hospitalization Due To Covid-19: Evidence From Mumbai, India, Vipin Nair, Rahul Thekkedath, Paduthol Godan Sankaran

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Meteorological factors and climatic variability have an immense influence on the transmission of infectious diseases and significantly impact human health. Present study quantifies the delayed effect of atmospheric temperature on the risk of hospitalization due to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with adjusting the effects of other environmental factors in Mumbai, India. The daily reported data of the number of hospitalized COVID-19 positive cases and the environmental factors at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India were collected and analyzed to quantify the main and the delayed effects. Exploratory data analysis and Distributed Linear and Non-linear lag Model (DLNM) with Generalized Additive Model (GAM) …

Unilateral Lateral Rectus Palsy: An Unusual Presentation Of Pineal Epidermoid Cyst, Koushik Handattu, Ramesh Bhat Yellanthoor, Sandesh Kini

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An 11-year-old boy presenting with sudden onset double vision, headache and neck pain was found to have left lateral rectus palsy, papilledema and neck rigidity. An initial diagnosis of benign intracranial hypertension was considered. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain surprisingly discovered the pineal gland cyst. He underwent Krause´s procedure for the excision biopsy of the cyst. Histopathological examination confirmed epidermoid cyst. Postoperatively, he had transient ataxia and upgaze palsy but recovered well. He was asymptomatic during the first and third-month follow-ups. The case highlights the unusual presentation of a rare intracranial tumor, pineal epidermoid cyst. Neuroimaging and …

Numerical Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling Of Cavity Shape And Optimal Material Selection By Analysis Of Stress Distribution On Class V Cavities Of Mandibular Premolars, Swathi Pai, Vishal Bhat, Vathsala Patil, Nithesh Naik

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Aim: Adhesive restoration does not depend primarily on the configuration of the shape of the cavity. Under varying loading conditions, it is essential to know the stress concentration and load transfer mechanism for distinct cavity shapes. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the biomechanical characteristics of various cavity shapes, namely oval, elliptical, trapezoidal, and rectangular shapes of class V cavities on mandibular premolars restored with amalgam, glass ionomer cement, and Cention N using three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis. Materials and Methods: A 3D prototype of a mandibular premolar was generated by Digital Imaging and Communications in …

Cellular And Biochemical Changes In Different Categories Of Periodontitis: A Patient-Based Study, Fiona Shee, Swati Pralhad, Srikant Natarajan, Nidhi Manaktala

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to study the effects of periodontitis, diabetes mellitus (DM), and tobacco smoking and chewing habits (TBSCH) on the oxidative stress biomarker levels, namely malondialdehyde (MDA), and the mucosal genotoxic nuclear damage in the marginal gingival cells of subjects. Furthermore, the correlation of the biomarkers, MDA, and nuclear changes in the form of micronucleation (Mn) and binucleation (Bn) was investigated. Materials and Methods: Forty study participants were divided into five subject categories, which were established based on the presence of periodontitis, DM, and TBSCH. Whole saliva and marginal gingival smears collected from subjects were …

Knowledge, Attitude And Oral Care Practices For Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Among Critical Care Nurses - A Questionnaire Study, Yamini Mannava, Sangeeta Nayak, Ashita Uppoor, Dilip Naik

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A cross-sectional study was conducted among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in private hospitals in India to identify knowledge and practice of ICU nurses in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Methods: Knowledge of 135 nurses working in ICU was tested using a questionnaire consisting of 18 questions. Fourteen forms were excluded from the statistical analysis due to incomplete data entry by the participants. The data of 121 filled questionnaires were analyzed. The information letters, consent forms, and questionnaires were handed to ICU nurses by Research assistant. Data were coded and entered into SPSS version for descriptive and inferential statistics. …

How I Treat Sarcomas During Covid-19 Pandemic: Caught Between The Devil And The Deep Sea!, Sharada Mailankody, Jyoti Bajpai

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No abstract provided.

Quinacrine Inhibits Gsta1 Activity And Induces Apoptosis Through G1/S Arrest And Generation Of Ros In Human Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cell Lines, Makhan Kumar, Ansie Martin, Snehal Nirgude, Bibha Chaudhary

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Background: Quinacrine (QC) is popular for its anti-malarial activity. It has been reported exhibiting anti-cancerous properties by suppressing nuclear factor-κB and activating p53 signaling; however, its effect on cellular pathways in human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has not been studied. Materials and Methods: Binding of QC with GSTA1 was studied computationally as well as through GST activity assay kit. Cell viability, cell cycle and mitochondrial membrane potential activity were studied using flow cytometry. RT-PCR and western blot were carried out to understand the involvement of various genes at their mRNA as well as protein level. Results: QC inhibited the …

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Fluoridated And Non-Fluoridated Desensitizing Agents In Dentinal Tubule Occlusion Using Scanning Electron Microscopy. An In-Vitro Study, Ashwini Dessai, Neeta Shetty, N. Srikant

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Dentin hypersensitivity is primarily caused due to patent or exposed dentinal tubules. Nonfluoridated-desensitizing agents deposit hydroxycarbonate apatite (HCA), within the dentinal tubules, thereby relieving hypersensitivity. Fluoride-containing bioactive glass-based agents form fluorapatite which is less soluble when compared to hydroxyapatite and HCA. Materials and Methods: In this in vitro study forty dentin specimens obtained from extracted human premolars were divided randomly into four groups (n = 10): Group 1 - fluoridated bioactive glass (FBaG); Group 2 - bioactive glass (BaG); Group 3 - arginine calcium carbonate; Group 4 - saline. 37.5% phosphoric acid was used to ensure patent dentinal tubules. Test …

A Cross-Sectional Study Of Usfda Warning Letters Issued For Cgmp Violations Pertaining To Medical Devices, Kavyashree, Praveen Hiremath, Francis Fernandes, Pradeep Muragundi

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Most of the prior studies concentrated on warning letters issued for clinical investigation, Institutional review board, and infringement of promotional claims, no studies assessed the warning letters issued for infringements of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) pertaining to medical devices. Hence, there is a need to carry out a crosssectional study of these warning letters. Publically available U.S. Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) letters under the law of the freedom of Information Act sent to the pharmaceutical company were accessed from the USFDA website. A standard data collection tool (Excel Spreadsheet) with all letters of warning issued from January 2008 …

A Long-Chain Based Bromo And Methyl Substituted Chalcone Derivatives; Experimental And Theoretical Approach On Nonlinear Optical Single Crystals, Vinay Parol, V. Upadhyaya, A. N. Prabhu, N. K. Lokanath

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In the present work, growth of single crystals of chalcone derivatives {4-[(1E)-3-(4-methylphenyl)-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl]phenyl 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonate} (4M1PMS) and {4-[(1E)-3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl]phenyl4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonate} (4BPMS), at room temperature is reported. The spectroscopic techniques are used to identify the presence of functional groups in the materials. The single-crystal XRD and powder XRD analysis reveals that 4M1PMS belongs to non-centrosymmetric (P 212121) and 4BPMS belongs to centrosymmetric crystalline system. The molecular structures exhibit C-H..O and π..π intermolecular interactions. From UV/VIS/NIR spectroscopic studies, it is found that both samples have bathochromic shifts in linear absorbance (cut-off region) spectra. The broad emission region involved in several sharp emission peaks in blue region, …

Automatic Analysis Of Normative Retinal Oximetry Images, J. R.Harish Kumar, Chandra Sekhar Seelamantula, Ashwin Mohan, Rohit Shetty

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Retinal oximetry is an important screening tool for early detection of retinal pathologies due to changes in the vasculature and also serves as a useful indicator of human-body-wide vascular abnormalities. We present an automatic technique for the measurement of oxygen saturation in retinal arterioles and venules using dual-wavelength retinal oximetry images. The technique is based on segmenting an optic-disc-centered ring-shaped region of interest and subsequent analysis of the oxygen saturation levels. We show that the two dominant peaks in the histogram of the oxygen saturation levels correspond to arteriolar and venular oxygen saturations from which the arterio-venous saturation difference (AVSD) …

Mapping Local Patterns Of Childhood Overweight And Wasting In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Between 2000 And 2017, Damaris K. Kinyoki, Jennifer M. Ross, Alice Lazzar-Atwood, Sandra B. Munro

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A double burden of malnutrition occurs when individuals, household members or communities experience both undernutrition and overweight. Here, we show geospatial estimates of overweight and wasting prevalence among children under 5 years of age in 105 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 2000 to 2017 and aggregate these to policy-relevant administrative units. Wasting decreased overall across LMICs between 2000 and 2017, from 8.4% (62.3 (55.1–70.8) million) to 6.4% (58.3 (47.6–70.7) million), but is predicted to remain above the World Health Organization’s Global Nutrition Target of <5% in over half of LMICs by 2025. Prevalence of overweight increased from 5.2% (30 (22.8–38.5) million) in 2000 to 6.0% (55.5 (44.8–67.9) million) children aged under 5 years in 2017. Areas most affected by double burden of malnutrition were located in Indonesia, Thailand, southeastern China, Botswana, Cameroon and central Nigeria. Our estimates provide a new perspective to researchers, policy makers and public health agencies in their efforts to address this global childhood syndemic.

Pretreatment Out-Of-Pocket Expenses For Presumptive Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients, India, 2016-2017, Priya Rathi, Kalpita Shringarpure, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Vineet Kumar Chadha

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In India, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, the government provides free treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; however, many patients seek care elsewhere, which is costly. To determine those out-of-pocket expenses, we interviewed 40 presumptive patients and found that they spent more than their median annual income before registering for the government program.

Prevention Of Pain During Screening For Retinopathy Of Prematurity: A Randomized Control Trial Comparing Breast Milk, 10% Dextrose And Sterile Water, Ramya Nayak, Kalale Nikhil Nagaraj, Girish Gururaj

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Objectives: To compare the efficacy of orally administered 10% dextrose, breast milk and sterile water on pain prevention during screening examination for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm neonates as measured by Premature infant pain profile (PIPP). Methods: A three-limbed double-blinded randomized control trial was conducted in a Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit. Forty five preterm neonates undergoing ROP screening were included. Eligible babies were randomly assigned to one of the three groups that orally received either expressed breast milk (n = 14), 10% dextrose solution (n = 14) or sterile water (n = 17), one minute before eye …

Comparison Of Mri & Direct Mr Arthrography With Arthroscopy In Diagnosing Ligament Injuries Of Wrist, Blessin S. Cherian, Anil K. Bhat, K. V. Rajagopal, Satish B. Maddukuri

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Introduction: Ligament injuries around the wrist leading to chronic wrist pain are often a diagnostic dilemma.Various imaging modalities like wrist radiographs, CT and MRI have been used to improve the diagnostic accuracy. The objective of this study was to assess the value of MRI & direct magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) of the wrist for detecting & evaluating tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) & scapholunate & luno triquetral interosseous ligament (LTIL & SLIL) injuries in comparison with arthroscopy of the wrist. Materials & methods: All patients presenting with chronic wrist pain of more than 3 months duration with suspected …

Steering Of Β Oxidation Intermediates To Polyhydroxyalkanoate Copolymer Biosynthesis By Fatty Acids And Inhibitors Using Taguchi Design, G. Madhusoodanan, S. Selvaraj, S. Kuthethur Sarvajna, R. C. Hariharapura

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Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biological macromolecule, is a polyester of fatty acids, synthesized in many bacteria. In the present study, Bacillus endophyticus was used to produce PHA copolymer, different fatty acids are incorporated to the medium as a co-substrate (sucrose is primary substrate) to induce PHA pathway, and β oxidation inhibitors are added to generate intermediates. To estimate the impact and significance of seven factors (fatty acid types, fatty acid concentration, time of fatty acid addition, inhibitor types, inhibitor concentration, time of inhibitor addition and sucrose concentration) on the PHA production in shake flask, statistical experimental design of Taguchi orthogonal array …

The Novel Coronavirus 2019 Epidemic And Kidneys, Saraladevi Naicker, Chih Wei Yang, Shang Jyh Hwang, Bi Cheng Liu

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No abstract provided.

Causes Of Under-5 Mortality Among Brazil, The Russian Federation, India, China, And South Africa Nations: A Comparative Study, K. Rajasekharan Pillai, Immaculate Christina

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Objectives: The coverage of the study extends over BRICS nations. This study aims to identify the major causes of under-5 mortality across the selected nations of Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). Methods: Secondary data served as inputs to the survey. Relevant data were obtained from the World Bank data repository, the United Nations Development Program, and the World Health Organization's (WHO's) official online repository between the years 2000 and 2015. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools, such as trend analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), were used to make sense of …

Reduced C9orf72 Function Exacerbates Gain Of Toxicity From Als/Ftd-Causing Repeat Expansion In C9orf72, Qiang Zhu, Jie Jiang, Tania F. Gendron, Melissa Mcalonis-Downes

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Hexanucleotide expansions in C9orf72, which encodes a predicted guanine exchange factor, are the most frequent genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although repeat expansion has been established to generate toxic products, mRNAs encoding the C9ORF72 protein are also reduced in affected individuals. In this study, we tested how C9ORF72 protein levels affected repeat-mediated toxicity. In somatic transgenic mice expressing 66 GGGGCC repeats, inactivation of one or both endogenous C9orf72 alleles provoked or accelerated, respectively, early death. In mice expressing a C9orf72 transgene with 450 repeats that did not encode the C9ORF72 protein, inactivation of one …

2020-04-30_Michiganoverview_Covidcounts, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by Date of Onset Data

Data was captured from the Cumulative Data link of Michigan's Coronavirus webpage, under the url https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_99207---,00.html.

The website contained the table Count of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Date of Onset , sorted by Michigan Preparedness Region. It also contained 18 charts, including the count of confirmed Covid-19 cases by date of onset in the state overall as well as in each preparedness region,and the normalized rate of Covid-19 cases per 1,000,000 residents in both the state and in each preparedness region.

The Correlation Between Micronuclei Count And Smoking Behavior: A Hospital-Based Study, Lakshmi Balraj, Tejavathi Nagaraj, K. Unnikrishnan

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Background: Micronucleus is a microscopically visible cytoplasmic chromatin mass in the extranuclear vicinity, originating from aberrant mitosis, which consists of eccentric chromosomes that have failed to reach spindle poles during mitosis. The present study was designed to evaluate and compare cytogenetic changes in the buccal mucosa of smokers and non-smokers based on the occurrence of micronuclei. The study aimed to determine the correlation between the micronuclei count and the frequency and duration of smoking habit. Materials and Methods: Two groups (smokers and non-smokers) of 34 individuals each were examined. Cytological buccal smears were taken from participants using a moistened wooden …

Cancer Stem Cell Plasticity – A Deadly Deal, Archana P. Thankamony, Kritika Saxena, Reshma Murali, Mohit Kumar Jolly

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Intratumoral heterogeneity is a major ongoing challenge in the effective therapeutic targeting of cancer. Accumulating evidence suggests that a fraction of cells within a tumor termed Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) are primarily responsible for this diversity resulting in therapeutic resistance and metastasis. Adding to this complexity, recent studies have shown that there can be different subpopulations of CSCs with varying biochemical and biophysical traits resulting in varied dissemination and drug-resistance potential. Moreover, cancer cells can exhibit a high level of plasticity or the ability to dynamically switch between CSC and non-CSC states or among different subsets of CSCs. In addition, …

Barkedin Bs Graphic Design Exhibition, Katlyn Hall

B.A./B.S. Practicum Group Exhibit (ART 499)

Katlyn Hall

BS/BFA Group Exhibition

April 28th, 2020

Barkedin Animal Rescue

My design project is based on local animal rescues. I am inspired by communities that volunteer time and money into the welfare of animals. The animal rescue brand is called Barkedin. This is a made up rescue as a case study for my exhibition. The name Barkedin is a play on from the word Linkedin as a way to connect veiwers of the purpouse of the rescue.To connect with potential adopters and find homes for strays and animals that are on the euthanasia list in shelters due to overcrowding. …

2020-04-30_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

2020-04-30_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

A Ceiling And Four Walls, Cara Crowley

B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition (ART 498)

When someone presents nothing about themselves to anyone other people rush in to fill the gaps in this person’s behavior. In my work I like to explore the tension between craving vulnerability and trying to hide yourself away. When I create an image, I try to think about what I can obscure and what I can reveal in the picture plane and how that impacts the meaning of the work. Layering imagery allows me to cover up and reveal different things in the composition, through this method, I can push certain things backwards and accentuate others by pulling them forward. …

Minerva And The Capitoline Triad: A History Of Cultural Exchange In Italy, Garret Denaro

Honors Scholar Theses

Minerva is one of the most important goddesses in the Roman pantheon and Roman society. One defining aspect of her godhood is her position as one of three gods of the Capitoline Triad, who stood above the rest of the Roman Pantheon. The origins of both Minerva and the Capitoline Triad, however, are shrouded in mystery. The focus of this thesis is to analyze the rich history of cultural exchange that surrounded the Romans in the ancient Mediterranean world. In doing so, the echoes of a possible origin to both Minerva and the Capitoline Triad can be found.

Twin River Worldwide Stepping It Up.”, David Schwartz

Executive Vice President & Provost Faculty Research

Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc. (TRWH) announced that it was acquiring three casino resorts from Eldorado Resorts Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Corp. The two gaming companies are in the process of consummating a merger.