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Ethical Sensitivity In The Academic Setting, Rebecca Friedman

NERA Conference Proceedings 2017

Character education programming is gaining popularity in America’s schools as one possible way to raise an intelligent and caring generation of students. However, many schools fail to allocate time, money, and resources to such initiatives. The present study examined the impact of an ethical sensitivity intervention in a religiously affiliated independent school. A self-report Likert scale and analytic rubric were used to measure development of different sub-skills of ethical sensitivity in fourth and fifth grade students (N = 25) before and after the intervention over a two-month period. Results suggest that degree of ethical sensitivity increased over the course of …

2017 December 13 -- Agenda And Attachments

Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Il-17a And The Receptor Are Regulated By Runx3 During Fracture Healing, Satoko Matsumura

Master's Theses

Enhancing bone repair is the key process which facilitates the improvement of fracture healing outcomes. Despite of many studies regarding osteogenesis induction, Bone morphogenetic proteins-2 (BMP-2) and Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) are still the only two the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment^{1, 2}. To develop potential treatment modalities, it is essential to understand the role of transcription factors in fracture healing and how they may be specifically targeted in preclinical models to enhance bone regeneration. While the Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) is known to play a crucial role in osteoblastogenesis, the role of Runx3, a homologue …

2017 September 27 -- Agenda And Attachments

Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Selection Criteria And Referral Patterns Of Clinicians Utilizing Cbct At Uconn Health Center, Jenna Fewins

Master's Theses

The most recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines on dental radiograph examinations were released in 2012.¹ Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a three dimensional radiographic exam first introduced in the in the early 2000s.⁷ In the 2012 guidelines, CBCT was excluded from the criteria; the guidelines were meant only for “standard dental imaging techniques of intraoral and common extraoral examinations, excluding cone-beam computed tomography.”¹

CBCT is in the armamentarium of radiographs utilized in general dentistry and can be ordered by a dentist, a dental specialist, or dental student. There is a large …

The Role Of Bmp Signaling In Mediating Stimulatory Effects Of Fgf-Fgfr Signaling On Odontoblast Differentiation In Dental Pulp, Karen Sagomonyants

Master's Theses

Odontoblast differentiation is dependent on multiple signaling molecules, including growth factors stored in the extracellular dentin matrix. Our previous studies have demonstrated that Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 (FGF2) exerted stage-specific effects on odontoblast differentiation in primary dental pulp cultures. FGF2 stimulated differentiation of functional odontoblasts expressing high levels of Dmp1 from early progenitors but inhibited the terminal differentiation of functional odontoblasts to fully differentiated odontoblasts expressing high levels of Dspp. These stimulatory effects involved activation of FGFR and ERK1/2, and increased levels of expression of Bmp2, Runx2, and Osx (components of BMP signaling) suggesting the involvement of …

Force-System Generated By Rigid Archwires With V-Bends: A 3-D Analysis Of Varying Activations, Meenakshi Vishwanath

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of White Spot Lesions Among Clear Aligners, Self-Ligating Brackets And Conventional Brackets - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Hussin Alshatti

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Two-Implant Supported Maxillary Overdentures: One-Year Assessment Of Patient-Centered Outcomes., Florian R. Kernen

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Conservative Endodontic Access – Cone Beam Computed Tomography (Cbct)-Guided Preparation And Its Impact On Endodontic Referrals, Jeremiah M. Granados

Master's Theses

Conservative endodontic access (CEA) results in minimal access in comparison to traditional endodontic access (TEA) which is defined as straight-line access. Our survey suggested that while 81% of general dentists would prefer to restore a tooth that received a CEA preparation, only 33% considered it a determining factor for their endodontic referrals (100 out of 129 responded: Response rate 77.52%). To test our hypothesis that CBCT images aid endodontists in CEA preparation, 45 extracted molars were accessed by one endodontic resident using techniques of TEA (Group A), CEA (Group B) or CEA with preoperative CBCT images provided (Group C)(n=15 per …

2017 June 28 -- Agenda And Attachments

Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Daily Dietary Intake And Swallow Function In An Older Adult Population, Lillian A. Barone

Master's Theses

This study aims to determine the relationship, if any, of daily dietary intake of adult individuals living independently in the community and swallow function/ dysfunction. It appears that individuals modify their diet as they age and the correlation between this awareness of diet modification and dysphagia is unclear. Using the Yale Swallow Protocol and a study specific questionnaire, this relationship was examined. The results indicate future research should focus on the bi-directional relationship between malnutrition and dysphagia in the aging, community dwelling population.

A Finite Element Analysis Of Maxillary Centers Of Resistance, Edward A. Cronauer

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Lipid 654 R And S Isoforms In Bacteroidetes Known To Produce Lipid 654, Anuj Camanocha

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Consumer Perceptions Of Self-Care Challenges Following Incarceration, Deborah Shelton, Mackenzie Goodrich

Journal for Evidence-based Practice in Correctional Health

Abstract

This paper reports the first phase of a two-part exploratory study that sought to understand the challenges of navigating the health care system from the perspectives of post-incarcerated individuals. Phase 1 focus groups sought to understand the experience of releasees and their efforts to self-manage their health care. Three groups of adult men and women, 23 participants in total, with an incarceration history participated in Phase 1 focus groups. Barriers to access identified included: lack of computer access and/or computer literacy; poor health instruction and limited health system comprehension; lack of navigation skills; memory difficulties; homelessness and poverty; poor …

Effectiveness Of Co-Payment Policies In The Correctional Healthcare Setting: A Review Of Literature, Andrew L. Glick, Megan Ehret, Valori Banfi, Deborah Shelton

Journal for Evidence-based Practice in Correctional Health

Objective: To investigate the effects co-payment policies in the correctional health environment on access and utilization of healthcare services, cost-effectiveness of care, and health outcomes. Methodology: A literature search yielded 97 articles, 15 duplicates were eliminated. Thirty-three additional articles not in peer review journals were eliminated; 40 were eliminated because they did not focus on the research question and four were eliminated because they did not adequately present their data. A decision was made to retain the four quantitative studies in the review, and to utilize the single qualitative study to support conclusions and, or the discussion section. The Reporting …

Facial Morphology As A Determinant Of Anchorage Control, Jonathan Norman Dzingle

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Mapping The Embryological Development Of The Temporomandibular Joint With Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Sonya Kalim

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Alginate Hydrogels For Bone Tissue Regeneration, Stephanie T. Bendtsen

Doctoral Dissertations

Bone tissue engineering is employed to help enhance regeneration of bone tissue that may have difficulty of achieving sufficient healing on its own. As bones tend to break in irregular manners, methods to produce engineered scaffolds more closely fitting the geometry of the defective tissue are desirable. Current techniques to produce engineered bone tissue constructs result in stiff, rigid scaffolds with limited plasticity and ability to form irregular architectures. Additionally, processing methods limit the feasibility to uniformly incorporate live cells into the scaffolds for enhanced uniform healing. The use of hydrogel materials for bone tissue engineering has gained interest due …

Institutions Of Higher Education: Self-Portrayal Vs. Student Experience, Rikita A. David

Honors Scholar Theses

This paper analyzes the marketed images of three nationally-recognized public universities, The University of Texas System, The University of California, and University of Connecticut; and compares these images to the student experience, based on allocation of funds. Public universities use various marketing tools to paint a desired picture of their institution. This paper investigates if the finances of the different institutions support the advertised claims. The following metrics will be used for comparison: funding for scholarships/student financial aid, amount of faculty and administrators, and bonuses and salaries for faculty and administration. Both overall budgets and allotment percentages will be explored.

La Voz Spring 2017, El Instituto: Institute Of Latina/O, Caribbean, And Latin American Studies

La Voz

In this issue:

• Contested Citizenship Conference
• John N. Plank Cuban Lecture Series
• Borderlands Symposium
• York County PA Detention Center

Healthnet News V.32:No.2 March-April 2017, Wendy Urciuoli

Articles - Patient Care

Linking Connecticut Patients and Families to Reliable Health Information

From The Science Of Nanorod Growth To Low Temperature Metallic Attachment, Paul R. Elliott

Doctoral Dissertations

To move nanotechnology out of the lab and into common use requires understanding and experience of the structures and processes involved. The technological maturity allowing the widespread use of nanotechnology is practically nonexistent outside of the integrated circuit industry. This work provides a synergy of the science of nanorod growth and the technology of metallic glue in ambient. Starting from the science, this thesis presents the design and control of the structure and morphology of nanorods grown by physical vapor deposition. We demonstrate the use of deposited seeds as a method to control the diameter and spacing of surface grown …

Part I Convergent Total Synthesis Of Bioactive Dipeptide–Lipids Isolated From Porphyromonas Gingivalis: Possible Biomarker For Multiple Sclerosis Part Ii Synthesis Of Nitroimidazole Indocyanine Green Dye Conjugates For Targeting Hypoxia In Tumor Cells For Near Infrared Fluorescence Frequency Domain Optical Tomography, Christopher James Dietz

Doctoral Dissertations

Mankind’s greatest attribute is the capability of higher order intellect being applied to prolonging life and improving one’s overall health. Modern medicine and the research therein has created opportunities to understand and combat disease at incredible levels. Yet, some of the most befuddling diseases are ones that our own bodies inheritably produce. Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the body’s own defense mechanisms begin to target healthy cells as if they were foreign threats. Cancer is a condition in which abnormal cell growth can spread throughout the body and begin to shut down vital bodily functions. Medicinal chemistry has …