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The Role Of Cd5 In Experimental Autoimmune Encephalitomyelitis, Robert C. Axtell Jan 2007

The Role Of Cd5 In Experimental Autoimmune Encephalitomyelitis, Robert C. Axtell

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The regulation of activation, differentiation and persistence of effector T-cells are critical for the development of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE), the animal model of Multiple Sclerosis. Until now, the function of CD5 was accepted to be a negative regulator of T-cell activation. This dissertation reports that CD5 has an addi-tional role in T-cell responses, which is to promote cell survival. Observations from EAE experiments revealed that mice deficient in CD5 exhibited decreased disease severity which was associated with the inability of activated T-cells to survive. Moreover, block-ing the engagement of CD5 in mice led to enhanced activation induced cell death …


Cd8+ T-Lymphocytes And The Control Of Cytomegalovirus Infection Of The Newborn Central Nervous System, Glenn Robert Burgner Bantug Jan 2007

Cd8+ T-Lymphocytes And The Control Of Cytomegalovirus Infection Of The Newborn Central Nervous System, Glenn Robert Burgner Bantug

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Congenital HCMV infection of the developing brain is the leading viral cause of mental retardation and sensorineural hearing loss. To elucidate the pathogenesis of congenital HCMV CNS infections, we developed a small animal model of CMV infection where newborn Balb/c mice are peripherally inoculated with murine cytomegalovirus. In this model we observed transient deficits in cerebellar/hindbrain development as well as the recruitment of peripheral immune effector cells to the CNS parenchyma. CD8+ T-lymphocytes were the predominant mononuclear cellular infiltrates in the brain and immune-depletion of CD8+ cells resulted in increased viral genome copy numbers in the CNS. CD8+ T-lymphocytes exhibited …


Learning With Meaning: A Case Study Of The Use Of Engaging Instruction In A Suburban School District In The Southeastern United States, Esther Ruth Beenken Jan 2007

Learning With Meaning: A Case Study Of The Use Of Engaging Instruction In A Suburban School District In The Southeastern United States, Esther Ruth Beenken

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This qualitative case study was conducted to explore educators’ perceptions of the implementation of Engaging Instruction in a suburban school district in the Southeastern United States. It addresses gaps in the literature regarding Engaging Instruction and discusses current research. It highlights implementation, use of design qualities, innovative teaching, student empowerment, change, and the challenges of Engaging Instruction. The theoretical framework that guided this study included the research and the writing of Phillip Schlechty, Shaking up the Schoolhouse (2001) and Inventing Better Schools (1997). His theory of Engaging Instruction addresses student engagement with a student-oriented philosophy of teaching. This philosophy encourages …


Green Tea Polyphenols Are Associated With Changes In Genetic And Epigenetic Anti-Cancer Mechanisms In Vitro And In Vivo, Joel Bradford Berletch Jan 2007

Green Tea Polyphenols Are Associated With Changes In Genetic And Epigenetic Anti-Cancer Mechanisms In Vitro And In Vivo, Joel Bradford Berletch

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Human chromosomes are protected from degradation associated with cell division by hexameric repeats of 5’-TTAGGG-3’ termed telomeres. During cellular replication human chromosomes undergo the loss of up to 300 bp of DNA with each division, reaching a critical length which leads to senescence and apoptosis. Most cancer cells bypass this lifespan regulatory mechanism by the expression of telomerase, a protein complex that adds telomeres through the reverse transcriptase activity of its catalytic subunit, hTERT. Approximatly 90% of all cancers express the hTERT gene making it an attractive target for novel cancer therapies. The objective of this dissertation was to help …


Impact Of Immunosuppression On The Incidence And Clearance Of Human Papillomavirus In Hiv-Infected Women In Alabama, Madhav P. Bhatta Jan 2007

Impact Of Immunosuppression On The Incidence And Clearance Of Human Papillomavirus In Hiv-Infected Women In Alabama, Madhav P. Bhatta

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Persistent infection with certain “high-risk” types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is central to the development of cervical cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women are at a higher risk of HPV infection, high grade cervical intraepithelial lesions, and cervical cancer. This study examined type-specific distribution of prevalent and incident HPV infections, clearance rates, and associated factors using novel molecular assays for HPV detection and genotyping in a cohort of 280 HIVinfected women in Alabama. First, we described the cohort’s sociodemographic characteristics and behavioral risk profile for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and assessed the factors associated with HIV-1 viral …


A Dental Student At Work In The School Of Dentistry Clinic, Circa 1958, Uab Archives Jan 2007

A Dental Student At Work In The School Of Dentistry Clinic, Circa 1958, Uab Archives

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A dentistry student works on a patient


December 18, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Dec 2006

December 18, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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December 4, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Dec 2006

December 4, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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University Hospital, Circa 1967, Uab Archives Dec 2006

University Hospital, Circa 1967, Uab Archives

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Outside of University Hospital decordated with greenery


November 20, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2006

November 20, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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November Photo Op: Uab's Jefferson Tower Lights Up Pink And Blue, Celebrating Prematurity Awareness Month, Staff Nov 2006

November Photo Op: Uab's Jefferson Tower Lights Up Pink And Blue, Celebrating Prematurity Awareness Month, Staff

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November 6, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2006

November 6, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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The Uab Mascot Entertains Fans At A Blazer Basketball Game, Circa 1981, Uab Archives Nov 2006

The Uab Mascot Entertains Fans At A Blazer Basketball Game, Circa 1981, Uab Archives

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A rooster mascot shows an eye chart to the crowd at a basketball game


Suits 4 Success, Staff Oct 2006

Suits 4 Success, Staff

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Jim 'N Nick's, Uab Angel Squad Team Up For Breast Cancer Education, Staff Oct 2006

Jim 'N Nick's, Uab Angel Squad Team Up For Breast Cancer Education, Staff

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October 16, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Oct 2006

October 16, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Uab's Brian F. Geiger Named Health Educator Of The Year, Staff Oct 2006

Uab's Brian F. Geiger Named Health Educator Of The Year, Staff

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Uab School Of Business Featured In "Best 282 Business Schools", Staff Oct 2006

Uab School Of Business Featured In "Best 282 Business Schools", Staff

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Feldman Named Clear Director, Staff Oct 2006

Feldman Named Clear Director, Staff

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Uab Study To 'Adapt' To Treat High Blood Pressure, Staff Oct 2006

Uab Study To 'Adapt' To Treat High Blood Pressure, Staff

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October 2, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Oct 2006

October 2, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Uab Nursing - Fall 2006, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Oct 2006

Uab Nursing - Fall 2006, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

UAB Nursing magazine

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Directions - Fall 2006, Mervyn H. Sterne Library Oct 2006

Directions - Fall 2006, Mervyn H. Sterne Library

Directions (Sterne Library, 1985-2015)

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Commencement Ceremony For The Medical College Of Alabama, October 25, 1946, Uab Archives Oct 2006

Commencement Ceremony For The Medical College Of Alabama, October 25, 1946, Uab Archives

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A male and female graduate look at a degree


Uab Launches Promising Brain Tumor Trial, Staff Sep 2006

Uab Launches Promising Brain Tumor Trial, Staff

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Street, Till In New Community Affairs Posts At The Uab Comprehensive Cancer Center, Staff Sep 2006

Street, Till In New Community Affairs Posts At The Uab Comprehensive Cancer Center, Staff

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Short Film By Uab Student Honored At Sidewalk Film Festival, Staff Sep 2006

Short Film By Uab Student Honored At Sidewalk Film Festival, Staff

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Uab Home To Advanced Center For Parkinson's Research, Staff Sep 2006

Uab Home To Advanced Center For Parkinson's Research, Staff

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Uab Hospital 'Consumer's Choice', Staff Sep 2006

Uab Hospital 'Consumer's Choice', Staff

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Fillingim Wins Uab Distinguished Alumni Prize In Psychology, Staff Sep 2006

Fillingim Wins Uab Distinguished Alumni Prize In Psychology, Staff

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