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Conversion Of One-Way Street Pairs To Two-Way Operations In Downtown Birmingham, Jugnu Chemmannur Jan 2008

Conversion Of One-Way Street Pairs To Two-Way Operations In Downtown Birmingham, Jugnu Chemmannur

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In recent years, higher-than-ever gas prices and soaring living expenses are driv-ing people back to city centers in search of reduced travel costs and greater proximity to services. This calls for an immediate need to revive downtown areas to make them attrac-tive and increase their efficiency at accommodating a variety of transportation modes, motorized and non-motorized. To help support this revival, researchers are conducting studies countrywide to understand the effects and relevance of conversion of one-way streets to two-way opera-tions. This paper reports the findings of a study that investigated the feasibility and poten-tial impacts of street conversion options on …

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Exercise Training Improves Premenopausal Women's Ability To Estimate Energy Expenditure After Weight Loss, Micah D. Greer Jan 2008

Exercise Training Improves Premenopausal Women's Ability To Estimate Energy Expenditure After Weight Loss, Micah D. Greer

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Objective: Previously we have shown that total free living energy expenditure (TEE) and greater fitness was associated with reduced long term weight gain and improved ability to estimate TEE from physical activity (PA) questionnaires. In the current study, it is hypothesized that women will overestimate questionnaire self reported energy expenditure (QEE). Furthermore, weight reduced women who exercise train will be better able to estimate TEE compared to weight reduced women who do not exercise train. Design: The participants consisted of 35 European American (EA) and 49 African American (AA) pre-menopausal women. These women were evaluated while overweight and when weight …

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Ethernet Controller Design For An Embedded System Using Advanced Fpga Technology, Eddie L. Groom Jan 2008

Ethernet Controller Design For An Embedded System Using Advanced Fpga Technology, Eddie L. Groom

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In this work, an embedded Ethernet controller platform was implemented using reconfigurable hardware technology that incorporates system-level components. The specialized hardware and software work flows necessary to implement an embedded system using highly integrated electronics are not commonly addressed in academic environments. The primary objective of this work was to fill this void by describing and demonstrating the hardware/software co-design processes used to implement the project’s embedded Ethernet controller. Ethernet was selected as the project’s design focus to provide an example of the processes used to integrate common system-level components into an embedded system. To analyze the performance of this …

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Functional Characterization Of Conserved Domains Within The L Protein Component Of The Vesiculare Stomatitus Virus Rna-Dependent Rna Polymerase: Implications For Transcription And Mrna Processing, Summer E. Galloway Jan 2008

Functional Characterization Of Conserved Domains Within The L Protein Component Of The Vesiculare Stomatitus Virus Rna-Dependent Rna Polymerase: Implications For Transcription And Mrna Processing, Summer E. Galloway

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The Modification Of Cell Signaling Proteins By Reactive Prostaglandins In Endothelial Cells, Jooyeun Oh Jan 2008

The Modification Of Cell Signaling Proteins By Reactive Prostaglandins In Endothelial Cells, Jooyeun Oh

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Geographic Differences In Accessibility To Renal Treatment Among Black And White Populations Within Network 6 Of The End Stage Renal Disease Networks, Shenee J. Reid Jan 2008

Geographic Differences In Accessibility To Renal Treatment Among Black And White Populations Within Network 6 Of The End Stage Renal Disease Networks, Shenee J. Reid

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Objective: This study examined relationships between racial composition of zip codes and the geographic accessibility to dialysis centers of Network 6 of the End Stage Renal Disease Networks. Study Design: Geographic accessibility to renal care (hemodialysis) was defined as the average distance between the centers of zip codes where dialysis patients reside and the dialysis centers that fall within a 30 mile buffer radius. Data Sources: This research studies the distribution of 33,536 patients, 1,798 zip codes, and 546 dialysis centers in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina as of December 31, 2007. Information and data concerning the dialysis centers …

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Ankyrin-G In Renal Epithelia: Identification Of Novel Isoforms And The Interaction Between Ankyrin-G And H+/K+-Atpase Alpha 2 Subunit, Jun Li Jan 2008

Ankyrin-G In Renal Epithelia: Identification Of Novel Isoforms And The Interaction Between Ankyrin-G And H+/K+-Atpase Alpha 2 Subunit, Jun Li

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Ankyrins are multifunctional membrane adaptors which link diverse membrane proteins to the spectrin-based membrane cytoskeleton. Ankyrin-G (Ank-G, encoded by the Ank-3 gene) is broadly expressed and exhibits alternative splicing in different tissues, giving rise to isoforms ranging in Mr from 100-480 kDa. However, little is known about the alternative promoter usage and alternative splicing patterns of the Ank-3 gene in kidney, particularly at the N-terminus. In the first study, a novel full-length Ank-G cDNA and two novel Ank-G amino termini were isolated from mouse kidney by cDNA library screening and RNA ligase-mediated rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RLM-RACE). Their distinct …

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Genetic And Psychiatric Treatment Related Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes In Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder Patients, Marguerite Mulryan Dickson Jan 2008

Genetic And Psychiatric Treatment Related Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes In Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder Patients, Marguerite Mulryan Dickson

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Toll-Like Receptor Stimulation Can Lead To Differential Production Of Il-23 And Il-12, Christopher H. Dodd Jan 2008

Toll-Like Receptor Stimulation Can Lead To Differential Production Of Il-23 And Il-12, Christopher H. Dodd

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Recognition Of Environmental Hazards For Toddlers By Parents And Caregivers, Joanna Gaines Jan 2008

Recognition Of Environmental Hazards For Toddlers By Parents And Caregivers, Joanna Gaines

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Assessing And Correcting The Effects Of Measurement Error Among Correlated Covariates In A Proportional Hazards Setting, Tina Juliet Thandeka Dube Jan 2008

Assessing And Correcting The Effects Of Measurement Error Among Correlated Covariates In A Proportional Hazards Setting, Tina Juliet Thandeka Dube

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The Journey Of The Queen Of Sheba And The Meeting Of Solomon And Sheba : Two Cassone Panels From The Workshop Of Apollonio Di Giovanni, Emma C. Fox Jan 2008

The Journey Of The Queen Of Sheba And The Meeting Of Solomon And Sheba : Two Cassone Panels From The Workshop Of Apollonio Di Giovanni, Emma C. Fox

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Oxidative Post-Translational Modification Of The Brain Isoform Of Creatine Kinase: Structural And Functional Consequences, Shannon M. Eliuk Jan 2008

Oxidative Post-Translational Modification Of The Brain Isoform Of Creatine Kinase: Structural And Functional Consequences, Shannon M. Eliuk

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Educational Practices Of Elementary Educators With Culturally Diverse Students: A Case Study, Danielle Rae Waldrep Jan 2008

Educational Practices Of Elementary Educators With Culturally Diverse Students: A Case Study, Danielle Rae Waldrep

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The Role Of Dec1 In P53-Dependent Cellular Senescence, Yingjuan Qian Jan 2008

The Role Of Dec1 In P53-Dependent Cellular Senescence, Yingjuan Qian

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Falling And General Mobiliyy Viewpoints Of Survivors Of Stroke And Spousal Caregivers: A Mixed Model Design, Carolyn Joyce Pavelka Kelley Jan 2008

Falling And General Mobiliyy Viewpoints Of Survivors Of Stroke And Spousal Caregivers: A Mixed Model Design, Carolyn Joyce Pavelka Kelley

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High-Throughput Self-Interaction Chromatography: Applications In Formulation Predictions For Proteins, David H. Johnson Jan 2008

High-Throughput Self-Interaction Chromatography: Applications In Formulation Predictions For Proteins, David H. Johnson

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Evaluating The Effects Of Sensory Focus And Distraction On Ethnic Differences In Reports Of Laboratory Induced Pain, Regina Lynette Mcconley Jan 2008

Evaluating The Effects Of Sensory Focus And Distraction On Ethnic Differences In Reports Of Laboratory Induced Pain, Regina Lynette Mcconley

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There is consistent evidence of ethnic group differences in pain response in clinical and laboratory settings. However, few studies have examined potential contributors to the group differences, or assessed the efficacy of interventions to reduce pain across ethnic groups. The aims of the study were to: 1. Compare African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites’ (NH Whites) scores on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, 2. Compare the pain responses (e.g., pain threshold, tolerance, intensity and unpleasantness) of African Americans and NH Whites in response to the Cold Pressor Procedure (CPT), and 3. Evaluate the effects of sensory focus and distraction interventions on pain …

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Free -Knot Splines And Bootstrapping For Nonlinear Modeling In Complex Samples, Scott W. Keith Jan 2008

Free -Knot Splines And Bootstrapping For Nonlinear Modeling In Complex Samples, Scott W. Keith

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Studies on body mass index (BMI) as it relates to headache or mortality have noted considerable nonlinearity. Approaches to rigorously analyzing these relationships have been limited to generalized linear models and survival models using either categorizations or polynomials of BMI. I have designed, evaluated, and implemented a piecewise linear logistic regression framework for modeling nonlinearity between a binary outcome and a continuous predictor, such as BMI, adjusted for covariates in complex samples. Least squares and maximum likelihood estimation methods were used to numerically optimize free-knot splines. Inference methods utilized both parametric and nonparametric bootstrapping. Parameter estimates were structured for interpretability …

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Hospice Use In Alabama: A Cross-Sectional Assessment, Todd M. Jenkins Jan 2008

Hospice Use In Alabama: A Cross-Sectional Assessment, Todd M. Jenkins

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The purpose of this investigation was to describe and compare patterns of hospice use in Alabama and to assess barriers to receiving such care as perceived by hospice providers across the state. We used death certificate and other administrative records from the Alabama Center for Health Statistics to ascertain hospice use during the years 2002 to 2005. Crude rates of hospice use were calculated across individual and area-level characteristics. Prevalence ratios were calculated using modified Poisson regression to evaluate the impact of these factors on hospice use. To assess barriers to hospice care, all hospices in Alabama (N = 193) …

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Electroconductive Pet/Swnt Films By Solution Casting, Brian W. Steinert Jan 2008

Electroconductive Pet/Swnt Films By Solution Casting, Brian W. Steinert

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Cardiovascular Function, Cognition, And Everyday Activities In Older Adults, Sarah M. Viamonte Jan 2008

Cardiovascular Function, Cognition, And Everyday Activities In Older Adults, Sarah M. Viamonte

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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Reward System Functioning In Obese Women, Luke E. Stoeckel Jan 2008

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Reward System Functioning In Obese Women, Luke E. Stoeckel

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Protective Role Of Coronary Endothelium During The Development Of Cardiac Hypertrophy: Insights From Pharmacological Intervention Studies, Xiaowei Sun Jan 2008

Protective Role Of Coronary Endothelium During The Development Of Cardiac Hypertrophy: Insights From Pharmacological Intervention Studies, Xiaowei Sun

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Effect Of Bisphosphonate On Osteo Genic Differentiation Of Pulp And Pdl Cells, Nachiket Saoji Jan 2008

Effect Of Bisphosphonate On Osteo Genic Differentiation Of Pulp And Pdl Cells, Nachiket Saoji

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Role Of The Gastric Ecosystem In Helicobacter Associated Gastritis, Julia M. Schmitz Jan 2008

Role Of The Gastric Ecosystem In Helicobacter Associated Gastritis, Julia M. Schmitz

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Investigation Of Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality And Energy Consumption Within The Tuskegee Healthy House Demonstrative Model, Rasha M. Selim Jan 2008

Investigation Of Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality And Energy Consumption Within The Tuskegee Healthy House Demonstrative Model, Rasha M. Selim

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Comparisons Of Sequential Testing Approaches For Detection Of Association Between Disease And Haplotype Blocks, Andres Azuero Jan 2008

Comparisons Of Sequential Testing Approaches For Detection Of Association Between Disease And Haplotype Blocks, Andres Azuero

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Family Functioning And Vision Loss, Jennifer Bambara Jan 2008

Family Functioning And Vision Loss, Jennifer Bambara

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Power And Sample Size Of Cluster Randomized Trials, Zhiying You Jan 2008

Power And Sample Size Of Cluster Randomized Trials, Zhiying You

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