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Behavioral Chronopharmacology Of Cannabinoids In Young And Aged Mice, Erik Lewis Hodges Jan 2020

Behavioral Chronopharmacology Of Cannabinoids In Young And Aged Mice, Erik Lewis Hodges

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The overarching goal of this research is to explore the biological mechanisms of aging and formulate novel therapeutic approaches to mitigate age-related impairments. The presence and pervasiveness of ~24 hour (circadian) rhythms in molecular and behavioral dynamics suggests that the mechanisms regulating these rhythms are integral to biological aging and possibly amenable to therapeutic interventions. Based on evidence presented in this dissertation, we conclude that the endocannabinoid system is a mediator of both central and peripheral circadian physiology. Additionally, the hormetic pharmacological properties of the synthetic cannabinoid CP55940 suggest that bidirectional modulation of circadian rhythms via cannabinoids is possible. Chapter …


Habitat Selection Across A Temperature And Nutrient Gradient By Cope’S Grey Treefrog (Hyla Chrysoscelis) And The Mosquito, Culex Restuans, Sarah Christine Mcnamara Jan 2020

Habitat Selection Across A Temperature And Nutrient Gradient By Cope’S Grey Treefrog (Hyla Chrysoscelis) And The Mosquito, Culex Restuans, Sarah Christine Mcnamara

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Habitat selection by pond breeding amphibians and insects is often critical for larval survival, performance, and resulting parental fitness, since there is typically little parental care beyond oviposition site choice. Numerous axes of patch quality have been identified and quantified, but species with varied life histories may differently shift perception of habitat quality as changes in global climate increase water temperatures and rates of eutrophication. Three outdoor mesocosm experiments were conducted using two species with complex life cycles and very different life histories; Hyla chrysoscelis, or Cope’s Gray tree frog, and the mosquito (Culex restuans). Two mesocosm experiments were conducted …


Elucidating The Sloth Hair Microbiome: A Metagenomic Comparison Of Two- And Three-Fingered Sloths, Maya Kaup Jan 2020

Elucidating The Sloth Hair Microbiome: A Metagenomic Comparison Of Two- And Three-Fingered Sloths, Maya Kaup

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Sloths are unusual mobile ecosystems containing a high diversity of symbionts living and growing in their fur. These symbionts include poorly studied algae, arthropods, fungi, and bacteria, making sloths likely reservoirs of unexplored biodiversity. I aim to identify gaps and eliminate misconceptions in our knowledge of sloths and their symbionts, and to identify key questions to spur future research into the functions and roles of sloths within a broader ecological and evolutionary context. I also seek to position the sloth fur ecosystem as a model for addressing fundamental questions in microbial and metacommunity ecology. I used whole-community shotgun metagenomic sequencing …


Adequate Carbohydrate Intake And Hydration Status In Female Division I Collegiate Soccer Players, Peyton William Byars Dixon Jan 2020

Adequate Carbohydrate Intake And Hydration Status In Female Division I Collegiate Soccer Players, Peyton William Byars Dixon

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to discern whether total grams of carbohydrate (CHO) consumed is associated with next day urine specific gravity (USG). Twenty-four Division I female collegiate soccer players with a mean age of 19.6 (SD=1.15) who were part of the team during pre-season summer training camp in August of 2019 volunteered to participate in this research. Athletes recorded food intake for six days during pre-season summer training camp. Food records were verified by a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and analyzed using NDSR. Athletes’ hydration statuses were evaluated using a daily assessment of USG, via spontaneous urine …


Transgenerational Effects Of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Infection In Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia Sialis), Sarah Danielle Amonett Jan 2020

Transgenerational Effects Of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Infection In Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia Sialis), Sarah Danielle Amonett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Parents can transmit pathogens to their offspring. Neonatal hosts are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases, as they have immature adaptive immune systems at birth. In this study, I examine parental transmission of a combacterial pathogen Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) in wild eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis) and its impact on nestling growth. By diagnosing infections in all family members, I confirmed that eastern bluebird nestlings can contract MG infections, and that infection was more comin older nestlings compared to adults and neonates. Furthermore, unlike in other avian hosts, MG infection does not significantly impact nestling body condition. In response to infection, eastern …


Making The Cut: Nutrition, Hydration, & Performance In Combat Sports, Katharine Halfacre Jan 2020

Making The Cut: Nutrition, Hydration, & Performance In Combat Sports, Katharine Halfacre

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated nutrition, hydration, supplementation, and body composition in relation to performance among mixed martial arts athletes practicing rapid weight loss. Mixed martial arts athletes practice intentional dehydration and nutritional fasting to achieve rapid weight loss, a practice that can damage health and performance. Male mixed martial arts athletes practicing rapid weight loss participated in the study during a week of competition which was not the same for all athletes. Food/activity journals were collected to assess nutrition, fasting, and supplementation. Urine specific gravity was assessed at baseline, weigh-ins, and endpoint. Body composition and punch velocity were assessed at baseline …


Effects Of Nutrition, Hydration, Exertion, And Sleep On Injury And Illness In Female Collegiate Soccer Players, Ronald Corbit Franks Jr. Jan 2020

Effects Of Nutrition, Hydration, Exertion, And Sleep On Injury And Illness In Female Collegiate Soccer Players, Ronald Corbit Franks Jr.

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT Injury and illness rates in collegiate athletics continue to rise. Women’s soccer tends to have high numbers of injuries because it is a contact sport. Research has shown that there are several contributing factors to injury and illness rate in collegiate athletics. This study will provide an in depth look at female athletes, more specifically female collegiate soccer players and several factors – including dietary intake, hydration status, exertion and sleep that may attribute to injury and illness in this population. Researchers utilized weekly 3-day diet records, daily urine specific gravity, training load and self-reported sleep quantity to establish …


The Impact Of Dietary Intake On Concussion Recovery In Division I Ncaa Athletes, Matthew Richard Frakes Jan 2020

The Impact Of Dietary Intake On Concussion Recovery In Division I Ncaa Athletes, Matthew Richard Frakes

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this investigation was to observe the relationship between total calorie and macronutrient intake on return to baseline measurement times in concussions collegiate athletes. Forty division I collegiate athletes (19.83 + 1.01 years) were randomly assigned to a control group (n = 22) or intervention group (n = 18) once diagnosed with a concussion. Macronutrient intake and daily caloric intake were analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research. Concussion related symptoms were assessed using the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool. Statistically significant differences were found on the number of days until symptoms reached baseline based on overall average …


Top Ole Miss Stories Of 2019, Staff Report Dec 2019

Top Ole Miss Stories Of 2019, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Year-end review showcases highlights, achievements across UM


Graduate Student Highlights Nutrition Education For Athletes At 3mt, Jessica Shipp Dec 2019

Graduate Student Highlights Nutrition Education For Athletes At 3mt, Jessica Shipp

University of Mississippi News

Rebecca Henry takes second place in master's category at annual competition


Hospitality Doctoral Students Shine At National Competition, Staff Report Dec 2019

Hospitality Doctoral Students Shine At National Competition, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Students earn finalist spotlight with hotel industry analytics


Um Professors Collaborate With Counterparts Through Sec Grant, Shea Stewart Dec 2019

Um Professors Collaborate With Counterparts Through Sec Grant, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Faculty Travel Program encourages, supports conference partnerships


Researchers Raising Awareness, Understanding Of Concussions In Youth, Shea Stewart Dec 2019

Researchers Raising Awareness, Understanding Of Concussions In Youth, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Flagship Constellations-funded grant focuses on sports-related head trauma


Interprofessional Activity Provides Pharmacy Students New Perspective, Whitney Tarpy Dec 2019

Interprofessional Activity Provides Pharmacy Students New Perspective, Whitney Tarpy

University of Mississippi News

Ole Miss student pharmacists participate in poverty simulation


Professor Participating In Bridge-Building Mission To Israel, Staff Report Dec 2019

Professor Participating In Bridge-Building Mission To Israel, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

David Holben part of academic exchange exploring country's history, politics and culture


December 6, 2019, The Daily Mississippian Dec 2019

December 6, 2019, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


Service In Action Benefits Fellow Students, Mary Stanton Knight Dec 2019

Service In Action Benefits Fellow Students, Mary Stanton Knight

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Investigating Key Attributes In Experience And Satisfaction Of Hotel Customer Using Online Review Data, Hyun Jeong Ban, Hayeon Choi, Eun Kyong Choi, Sanghyeop Lee, Hak Seon Kim Dec 2019

Investigating Key Attributes In Experience And Satisfaction Of Hotel Customer Using Online Review Data, Hyun Jeong Ban, Hayeon Choi, Eun Kyong Choi, Sanghyeop Lee, Hak Seon Kim

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. With the development of social media, customers are sharing their experiences, and it is rapidly spreading as a form of online review. That is why the online review has become a significant information source affecting customers' purchase intention and behavior. Therefore, it is important to understand the customer's experience shown in the online review in order to maintain sustainable customer satisfaction and loyalty. The purpose of this study is to investigate what are the key attributes and the structural relationship of those key attributes. To accomplish this purpose, a total of …


Engaging Rural Nevadans In Participatory Research To Explore And Explain The Community Food And Physical Activity Context, Anne R. Lindsay, Courtney Coughenour, Holly Gatzke, Juliana Baker-Tingey, Steve Lewis, Mihaela A. Ciulei, Katherine Gunter, Deborah H. John Nov 2019

Engaging Rural Nevadans In Participatory Research To Explore And Explain The Community Food And Physical Activity Context, Anne R. Lindsay, Courtney Coughenour, Holly Gatzke, Juliana Baker-Tingey, Steve Lewis, Mihaela A. Ciulei, Katherine Gunter, Deborah H. John

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The purpose of this study was to engage residents of four rural Nevada communities to explain local resources and readiness to address environmental challenges to weight healthy lifestyles. Residents engaged in HEAL MAPPS™, a participatory research approach using photomapping and community conversations to document lived experiences of place-based resources as supports or barriers. Data were triangulated to scale community readiness-to-change. This study focuses on a description of methods and qualitative findings. Healthy food unavailability emerged consistently among communities as a barrier; produce options were limited and many residents relied on convenience foods. Physical activity opportunities were available, yet access was …


Theresa Stretch, Theresa Stretch, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Nov 2019

Theresa Stretch, Theresa Stretch, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Theresa Stretch is a native of the State of Illinois. After working as a food service director in both rural and metropolitan districts in Illinois, Theresa accepted a position as an Education and Training Specialist at the Institute of Child Nutrition, where she has been for the past twenty years. Theresa will retire on March 31, 2020.


Lexington, Ms - M Partner Pilot Phase, Laura Martin, Albert Nylander Nov 2019

Lexington, Ms - M Partner Pilot Phase, Laura Martin, Albert Nylander

M Partner Publications

A partnership between the City of Lexington and the University of Mississippi.


Institute Of Child Nutrition Expands Outreach, Impact, Nicole Wilkin Nov 2019

Institute Of Child Nutrition Expands Outreach, Impact, Nicole Wilkin

University of Mississippi News

UM resource increases trainings, online offerings for school nutrition professionals


November 1, 2019, The Daily Mississippian Nov 2019

November 1, 2019, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


School Of Applied Sciences Shows Off New Home, Sarah Anderson Oct 2019

School Of Applied Sciences Shows Off New Home, Sarah Anderson

University of Mississippi News

Faculty and staff share renovated Garland, Hedleston and Mayes at open house


From Finland To The Flagship, Michael Newsom Oct 2019

From Finland To The Flagship, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

UM instructor forms lifelong link to Finland by hosting mother and daughter as exchange students


M Partner Summer Interns Tackle Quality-Of-Life Projects In Lexington, Taylor Robertson Oct 2019

M Partner Summer Interns Tackle Quality-Of-Life Projects In Lexington, Taylor Robertson

University of Mississippi News

Two students promote healthy lifestyles, career development and educational partnerships


Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops) Increase Rage Signaling To Promote Downstream Cardiovascular Remodeling, Jackson B. Coole, Stephanie S. Burr, Amber M. Kay, Jaime A. Singh, Sandeep Kondakala, Eun Ju Yang, Barbara L.F. Kaplan, George E. Howell, James A. Stewart Oct 2019

Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops) Increase Rage Signaling To Promote Downstream Cardiovascular Remodeling, Jackson B. Coole, Stephanie S. Burr, Amber M. Kay, Jaime A. Singh, Sandeep Kondakala, Eun Ju Yang, Barbara L.F. Kaplan, George E. Howell, James A. Stewart

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat and the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) is a globally used tool to combat AMR. There is little information on the views among Pakistani physicians regarding AMR and the benefits of hospital antimicrobial stewardship implementation. This study was designed to explore the physicians’ views about ASP. Methods: Qualitative face-to-face and telephonic interviews were conducted by using purposive sampling method with 22 physicians working in seven tertiary care public hospitals of Punjab, Pakistan. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative software was used, …


M Partner 2019 Summer Intern Profiles, Laura Martin, Albert Nylander Oct 2019

M Partner 2019 Summer Intern Profiles, Laura Martin, Albert Nylander

M Partner Publications

No abstract provided.


News You Can Use: Community Collaborations Priority For Um Units, Edwin B. Smith Sep 2019

News You Can Use: Community Collaborations Priority For Um Units, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Faculty, staff and students looking for opportunities to improve conditions, create possibilities


Um Makes Chronicle's 'Great Colleges To Work For' List For 11th Year, Edwin B. Smith Sep 2019

Um Makes Chronicle's 'Great Colleges To Work For' List For 11th Year, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Ole Miss recognized on the Honor Roll in eight categories