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Armstrong Atlantic State University 1998-1999 Catalog, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Academic catalog for Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Evaluation Of Coverboards For Sampling Salamanders In South Georgia, Charles Michael Houze Jr.

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

Salamanders are important components of many forested communities. However, their fossorial habits and seasonality often make them difficult to sample. The use of artificial coverboards (coverboards) is a relatively new and little-studied technique for monitoring the terrestrial activity of salamanders Coverboards are designed to simulate fallen tree limbs and logs, and to provide a moist refuge for forest salamanders. Despite several studies, questions remain concerning the value of coverboards. Therefore, I conducted an experiment in 1996-1997 to determine whether coverboards are as effective for sampling salamanders as searching natural cover objects such as logs and branches. Using a paired design, …

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Arthrography, And Ultrasound In Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Tears: An Evaluation Of Agreement, Andrea Solsona

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

Eleven patients who had a clinical suspicion of a rotator cuff tear were referred for a magnetic resonance imaging exam, an arthrographic exam or both. Additionally, all patients received a diagnostic ultrasound exam. The results of the imaging studies were compared to surgical or clinical diagnosis. Arthrography had 100% positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity. Magnetic resonance imaging had 100% PPV, 60% NPV, 78% accuracy, 100% specificity, and 67% sensitivity. Ultrasound had 80% PPV, 50% NPV, 64% accuracy, 75% specificity, and 57% sensitivity. Based on these results, taking into consideration the national average costs …

The Effects Of A Goal Setting Intervention And Dispositional Optimism/Pessimism On Selected Golf Skills: A Qualitative Design, Matthew James Wilson

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a goal setting intervention on selected golf skills over the course of a competitive golf season. A secondary purpose of this study was to investigate a comparison of optimism and pessimism in relationship to goal attainment. Subjects (n=7) were elite golfers from a university men's golf team. A two-month goal setting intervention was implemented consisting of the individual golfers selecting three golf skills from five separate categories (fairways in regulation, greens in regulation, total putts per round, up and downs conversion rate, and putts per green in regulation) to …

Leadership Attitudes And Job Satisfaction In Physical Therapy Clinical Education, Elizabeth Anne Weekley Thompson

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

The need for examination of leadership and job satisfaction in physical therapy clinical education created the following research problem: is there a relationship between leadership attitudes, age, race, sex, entry level degree, highest educational degree, cumulative years of patient care and clinical teaching, cumulative years as an Academic or Center Coordinator, cumulative years of clinical practice, and job satisfaction for the Academic and Center Coordinators of Clinical Education? The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire, Index of Job Satisfaction, and demographic data sheets were mailed to the Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education at all accredited physical therapy academic programs in the United States, …

The Effects Of Aerobics And Walking On Social Physique Anxiety And Self-Esteem Of Female College Students, Jessica L. Lloyd

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

The purpose of this investigation was to explore the effectiveness of walking and aerobics as a way of modifying body image apprehension and self-esteem of female college students. Participants from this study comprised 88 (25 African Americans and 63 Caucasians) students from a Southeastern university. The participants were administered the 9-item Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS) (Martin, Rejeski, Leary, McAuley, & Bane, 1997) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) (Rosenberg, 1979). Body composition, body weight, body height, and body mass index (BMI) were also evaluated. The participants performed in a 9-week walking or aerobics physical activity class. At the completion …

Quality Of Care Provided To Hiv-Infected Clients By Nurse Practitioners At A Specialized Nursing Center, Deborah A. Griggs

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

This study evaluates the quality of care provided by nurse practitioners HIVinfected clients in a specialized nursing center in Georgia. Quality of care is evaluated using Donabedians' Structure-Process-Outcome domains as presented in the Unifying Model of Quality Health Care. Structure is evaluated as the nurse practitioners in this clinic providing health care. The interpersonal aspect ofthe process of quality health care is measured by the researcher developed Outpatient Client Satisfaction Survey. The technical aspect ofthe process ofquality health care is measured by the researcher developed Provider Adherence Measurement Tool which measures adherence to current clinical practice guidelines. Reliability and validity …

The Effect Of Work-Family Roles On Satisfaction For Military Officers' Wives, Clarice K. Shuman

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

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Georgia's Lottery Funded Prekindergarten: Is It Working In Rural Georgia?, Elizabeth Jenkins Kimball

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

This study examined the impact of Georgia's lottery-funded PreK on its participants' preparedness for kindergarten. The following question was posited: Have Georgia's lottery-funded PreK participants in rural Georgia entered kindergarten with differences in preparedness from entering kindergartners who did not participate? Participation in alternate types of prekindergarten included participation in Head Start, participation in the category of other programs (private, church, or day-care), or no participation in any type of program. Data was collected in twelve school systems in five Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESA) districts in rural southern Georgia. Two criteria were established for participation in this study: (1) …

By So Many Threads: Mary Johnston's Diary And The Civil War Novels, Sudy Vance Leavy

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

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Faculty Senate Librarian's Report-1998, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Librarian's Reports

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Faculty Senate Minutes-1998

Faculty Senate Minutes

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Armstrong Academics Winter 1998, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong State University Collections: Armstrong Academics (Archived)

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A Bulloch Sampler, Smith Callaway Banks

Bulloch County Historical Society Publications

A collection of Bulloch County history materials presented by Smith Callaway Banks. This collection includes newspaper accounts of Creek Indian raids, a piece on the Hollingsworth Collection at Screven County Library, articles from the Statesboro News about the homesteads of the Denmarks and the Duggars, information about the community of Bengal and its post offices, and five newspaper articles about farming in Bulloch County. Also included are the obituaries of Sarah Lanier Jones and Keziah Cone DeLoach, a short biography of Isabel Lane Sorrier, a recipe for ginger-wine, three accounts from Confederate veterans, an article and signed photograph of Joe …

Jarrett W. Palmer Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

Assembled by Dr. Jarrett W. Palmer (1874-1969), this collection features documents detailing Palmer's religious and medical practices in Ailey, Ga. Materials span 1895-1964, and include religious and medical publications, bank statements, financial and administrative forms, insurance paperwork, medical records and referrals, various artifacts from his practice, and other relevant documentation.

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Mrs. Bessie Everett Strange

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Mrs. Bessie Everett Strange on Dec.30, 1997 at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

Eugene Martin Sr.

African American Funeral Programs

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Peter Keel

African American Funeral Programs

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The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

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The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

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Arelious Johnson

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The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

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Queen Jackson Roberts

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Sister Lillie Owens

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