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Physella Acuta, Comparative Immunology And Evolutionary Aspects Of Gastropod Immune Function, Jonathan H. Schultz

Biology ETDs

Gastropod immunobiology has benefitted from investigations focused on the planorbid snail Biomphalaria glabrata, intermediate host for the human parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Though such concentrated efforts have elucidated fascinating aspects of invertebrate immunity, they have not provided full knowledge regarding the evolution of immune function among other gastropod species. This dissertation presents the importance of making strategic choices regarding which organisms to select for comparative immunology. Herein, the choice was made to investigate the immunobiology of Physella acuta, a freshwater snail species of the Physidae, a sister family to Planorbidae to which B. glabrata belongs. Benefiting greatly from …

Resident And Facility Factors Associated With Rehospitalization From Skilled Nursing Facilities, Angelina M. Flores-Montoya, Mark B. Parshall, Marie L. Lobo, Stephen H.A. Hernandez, Christine A. Mueller

Nursing ETDs

ABSTRACT

Older adults often require short-term nursing home care after an acute hospital stay to receive skilled nursing or rehabilitation services. Rehospitalization after a skilled nursing facility (SNF) admission is a potential indicator of poor nursing home quality that is associated with substantial risks of complications and increased costs of care. This study examined resident and facility factors associated with 30-day rehospitalizations during a one-year study period from SNFs in New Mexico. The Minimum Data Set 3.0 was used to explore resident factors and Nursing Home Compare data was used for facility factors. Among residents admitted to the SNF from …

Silver City, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Greenways group organizes walking and walkability efforts in the Silver City area.

Tucumcari, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

The Quay County on the Move Program began in 2014 with a project funded by Oregon State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.

Torrance County, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

Partnership Trails is a work group that branched off from Partnership for a Healthy Torrance Community Health Council.

Tulie Trails, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

Tularosa Residents and interested parties have been meeting since June in a newly founded group, “Tulie Trails Planning Committee.”

Step Into Cuba, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

Step into Cuba is a program to promote physical activity through development of sidewalks, paths, trails, social support, and opportunities for lifestyle change.

Ramblin’ Round Raton, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

Ramblin' Round Raton aims to promote healthy lifestyles through walking and hiking in Raton and on nearby public lands.

Edgewood, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Community bio

The Town of Edgewood continues its partnership with the National Parks Service, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) in creating our Trails and Open Space Master Plan and Conceptual Drawings.

11-06-18 Hsc Committee Meeting Minutes, Hsc Committee

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

No abstract provided.

20181203_Biomedical Informatics Seminar Series Presents Julia Stephen, Phd, Tamara Wheeler

HSLIC Blog Post

No abstract provided.

20181202_Welcome Tamara Wheeler, Unknown User

HSLIC Blog Post

No abstract provided.

Creating A Virtual Community Of Practice: An Evaluation Of Ophthalmology-Optometry Project Echo, Michael Williams, Augusto Azuara Blanco, Ruth Hogg, Gerry Mahon, Margaret Mcmullan, Raymond Curran, Max Watson

Project ECHO Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Essays On The Factors That Contribute To Body Mass Index, Veronica Salinas

Economics ETDs

Using diet, exercise, consumer behavior, and demographic data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), I examine the factors that contribute to body mass index (BMI) for the adult working age population. In Chapters 2 and 3, I examine how female BMI varies by race and ethnicity. In Chapter 4, I study the effect of food deserts on BMI and obesity for both males and females.

In Chapter 2, I use Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) to examine the factors that influence female BMI for the adult working age population. Results indicate 12 of the 40 covariates are strongly …

Towards A Better Understanding Of The Effects Of Praziquantel On The Interaction Between The Helminth Parasite Schistosoma Mansoni And Its Murine Host, Melissa Catherine Sanchez

Biology ETDs

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that infects 206 million individuals worldwide. This disease is caused by dioecious trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, and its pathology is associated with the large number of eggs that are released by the female. Entrapped eggs lead to host immune and inflammatory responses resulting in disease progression. Chemotherapy provides the main means of control and praziquantel (PZQ) is the only widely available drug that is used in all mass drug administration (MDA) programs. As the number of individuals receiving PZQ continues to grow, the development of PZQ resistance is a concern and …

Learning How To Care For Grandma And Grandpa, Rachel Hart

Project ECHO Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Electrodeposition Of Plutonium And Curium For Safeguarding The Electrorefiner, Chantell L. Murphy

Nuclear Engineering ETDs

This research investigated the electrochemical deposition behavior of plutonium (Pu) and curium (Cm) for safeguarding the electrorefiner (ER) in a pyroprocessing facility. The main goal of this investigation was to evaluate the feasibility of using a safeguards concept called the neutron balance method to account for Pu in the ER. The neutron balance method relies on a known Pu/Cm ratio and measures neutrons from Cm-244 coming into and leaving a unit operation to track Pu. The application of the neutron balance approach for pyroprocessing facilities requires that Pu and Cm remain together in all extraction, product recovery, and waste streams. …

Comprehensive Sequencing With Surface Tagmentation Based Technology, Kuan Feng

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS) have undergone extensive improvements since the invention of the 454 sequencing system in 2005. With tremendous progress in throughput, speed and a dramatic reduction in per-base cost, DNA sequencing is widely used in basic science as well as translational research. However, it is still a challenge to acquire a complete human genome. The long-range information is often missing due to the short length of NGS reads, which leaves many gaps in between scaffolds rather than an entire piece for each chromosome. Moreover, without the long-range information, haplotype-resolved genome sequencing and structural variant detection can be difficult, …

12-04-18 Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Hsc Committee

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

No abstract provided.

20181126_Fuel For Finals - 1204 & 1206, Kristin R. Proctor

HSLIC Blog Post

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Impact Of Prescription Opioid Use Versus No Use On Adherence To Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) Maintenance Medications, Copd Exacerbations And Total Healthcare Costs, Akshay Kharat

Pharmaceutical Sciences ETDs

OBJECTIVES:COPD contributes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and is currently the third leading cause of mortality in the United States. Chronic pain prevalence is high among COPD patients leading to a high rate of prescription opioid use. The potential impact of concurrent prescription opioid use on COPD maintenance medication adherence, COPD exacerbations, and total healthcare costs is not well understood. The study objectives were i) to assess the impact of prescription opioid use compared to no prescription opioid use on COPD maintenance medication adherence in 90, 180, 270, and 365-day follow-up periods, and ii) to assess the impact of …

Tulie Turkey Time, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Events

Approximately 48 people participated in the third annual Tulie Turkey Time on Thursday November 15th in Tularosa, Otero County.

Reasons To Ramble, Part Ii, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Events

Chronic diseases have become a point of focus for public health worldwide. Physical activity and exercise are now considered top interventions for use in prevention of chronic diseases

12-04-18 Hsc Committee Meeting Notice, Hsc Committee

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

No abstract provided.

12.18.2018 Board Of Medical Investigators State Of New Mexico Notice Of General Meeting, Anthony Cervantes

Office of the Medical Investigator Notices and Agendas

No abstract provided.

Learning Statistics Through Guided Block Play: A Pre-Curriculum In Statistical Literacy, Robert P. Giebitz

Organization, Information and Learning Sciences ETDs

Learning to use data to investigate the world and make decisions has become an essential skill for all citizens. Play and curiosity are powerful motivators for learning. Inquiry – the process of asking questions and seeking answers – can engage the natural curiosity of young learners and motivate early learning. Recent research in statistics education has shown that children as young as 4 and 5 years old can learn to collect, organize, and interpret data they acquire through observation, counting, and measuring in a process of guided inquiry. Guided block play has been used for over 100 years to enable …

Tulie Trails Turkey Time Walk, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Events

Kick the holidays off right and join Tulie Trails for a pre-Thanksgiving stroll around the historic Village of Tularosa.

Prescription Opioids And Heroin Abuse In New Mexico: Swot Analyses Of Possible Policies/Interventions And The Way Forward, Ali Abbasi

Public Administration ETDs

Throughout the last decade or so, Opioid related fatalities are at all-time high in the United States. New Mexico’s problem with Opioids abuse in not a new phenomenon and a large number of New Mexicans are losing their lives almost on a daily basis. The paper highlights the alarming situation of overdose deaths caused specifically by the abuse of Prescription Opioids and Heroin which, in 2016 alone have taken 347 lives in New Mexico. Policy makers along with other stakeholders play a vital part in shaping the politics along with other interventions which can help tackle the epidemic. The paper …

Access To Dental Care In Fillmore County Minnesota, Katie M. Ristau

Dental Hygiene ETDs

Purpose: Dental care accessibility can be an issue for certain populations and can be an issue for people on Medical Assistance. This has been a struggle throughout our country. The purpose of this research was to assess if the children on Medical Assistance in Fillmore County are in need of dental services and if parents of these children are willing to accept an Advanced Dental Therapist provider. Methods: This descriptive research utilized a survey to collect data on access to care for children on Medical Assistance insurance in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Of the total number of children on Medical Assistance, …

Analysis Of Covariance With Heterogeneity Of Regression And A Random Covariate, Christopher J. Mclouth

Psychology ETDs

The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) is a statistical technique originally developed by Fisher (1932) to increase the precision of the estimate of a treatment effect in experimental data. It is used when researchers have both qualitative and quantitative predictors of a continuous outcome. ANCOVA’s most basic assumptions are similar to those of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and other related linear models, but also include an additional assumption regarding the regression line relating the outcome and the covariate. This assumption, referred to as homogeneity of regression, requires that the within-group regression slopes be the same for all groups. Typically, one also …