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Supporting Second Language Acquisition In Head Start Classrooms, Laurie E. Coleman

Theses and Dissertations

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Volume 43, Number 26: March 3, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Perceived Health Status And Needs Of Elders Of The Spirit Lake Nation, Eileen M. Tabert

Theses and Dissertations

Chronic disease inflicts a huge financial and collective burden on the people of this nation. Disparities in chronic disease and health risk behaviors do exist for Native Americans. The multiple disparities of the Spirit Lake Nation are identified through the use of the survey tool that was developed by the National Resource Center of Native American Aging. The quantitative descriptive study collected self-reported data related to perceived health status, behavioral risk factors, chronic disease, and other demographic information among the Spirit Lake Nation elders.

A health promotion and disease prevention model that influences self care appeared to be the most …

Using Games To Promote Girls' Positive Attitudes Toward Technology, Richard Van Eck

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice Faculty Publications

Studies show that women make up only 35% of the IT workforce, and the schism between boys' and girls' interests in math and science is well documented. Richard Van Eck suggests that providing girls with more positive experiences with technology may impact their overall attitudes toward technology and perhaps even toward math and science. Van Eck chose games, naturally engaging experiences, as the basis of a two-semester study involving 92 fifth- and sixth-graders participating in game playing and authoring experiences in the classroom. He analyzes the differences in experience, attitude, and interest level between boys and girls. His results suggest …

Volume 43, Number 25: February 24, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 24: February 17, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 22: February 3, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 19: January 13, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 18: January 6, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Vol. 31, No. 5: Holiday 2006, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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The Short-Term Effects Of Magnetic Insoles On Pain And Function In A Population With Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study, Janice Holth, Sarah Barendt, Jennifer Surma

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

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Finite Element Analysis Of Bjork-Shiley Convexo-Concave Heart Valve, Srinivas Avasarala

Theses and Dissertations

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Holiday 2006, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Holiday 2006 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 40 pages

Volume 89, Number 5

Nurture Your Infant And Yourself: A Breastfeeding Program, Kathryn J. Conrad

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Livin' Right! Morning, Noon, And Night: A Multi-Disciplinary Wellness Camp [For] Children With Obesity Issues, Lynne R. Bradbury

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The prevalence of childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in the United States and the percentage of overweight or obese children in South Dakota exceeds the objective set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2000). An extensive review of literature was completed on the prevalence and characteristics of obesity in children as well as interventions such as a multi-disciplinary team approach and family involvement. A review of the use of measurement tools both for screening and outcome measures was also conducted. There are significant health and societal impacts that accompany the increasing prevalence of obesity in our communities. …

How Reversible Is Methamphetamine-Related Brain Damage?, Mary Holley

North Dakota Law Review

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Modeling Groundwater Denitrification By Ferrous Iron Using Phreeqc, Tedros Tesfay

Theses and Dissertations

Nitrate is one of the most common groundwater contaminants, and ingesting it leads to potential health risks. Denitrification, the only effective process to eliminate nitrate, is limited by the abundance of biologically available electron donors. Thus, understanding the natural denitrification capacity of aquifers, through the analysis of all the major electron donors, is essential.

A better way to estimate groundwater denitrification reactions is to compute the mass balance of the redox sensitive species. The University of North Dakota (UND) denitrification team installed mesocosms (ISMs) to understand the fate of nitrate in field conditions. Accordingly, the team has shown the significant …

A Sensory Processing Approach For Young Children With An Adversity To Eating, Zondra S. Thompson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Eating and drinking are basic to our health and survival; it is also an integral part of our social life. For parents, feeding their children is a vital part of how they care for and nurture them. It is difficult for both the parents and the child when eating becomes a stressful experience. Children with sensory processing dysfunction often approach mealtimes with apprehension and discomfort. The willingness or inability to eat may be a sensory-processing based problem, which often exhibits as a behavioral problem such as, the child refusing to eat, to try new foods, or to touch different foods. …

Climate Change And Its Impact On Evapotranspiration : A Temporal And Spatial Analysis For India, Noel R. Aloysius

Theses and Dissertations

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Eating Disorders: A Guide For The Occupational Therapist, Randi Horner

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that can impact physical and mental health. Increasingly, occupational therapists encounter this population in general psychiatric hospitals and treatment facilities, as well as specialized eating disorders treatment facilities. Yet, questions concerning the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of eating disorders remain. The purpose of this project is to increase the awareness of the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of eating disorders by providing a guide for effective treatment of these illnesses. A literature review includes information regarding eating disorders, the demographics and diagnostic criteria of eating disorders, multidisciplinary treatment settings and …

A Hippotherapy Protocol For Occupational Therapists, Callie Holt, Kirsten Sonderland

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Hippotherapy is an occupational, physical, and speech therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement. Hippotherapy is utilized as part of an integrated treatment program to achieve functional outcomes. In hippo therapy, the client engages in activities that are enjoyable and challenging while the therapist modifies the horse's movement and grades sensory input to improve neurological function and sensory processing (American Hippotherapy Association, 2003).

The purpose of this scholarly project was to create a hippotherapy protocol for occupational therapists interested in developing a hippotherapy program. It was the intent that this hippotherapy protocol be utilized with individuals of all ages who …

A Wellness Program Module For Employees Of A Skilled Nursing Facility, Cindy Janssen

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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A Family Guide To The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Merri M. Reese, Lori M. Thompson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

One of the many challenges facing health care professionals practicing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is providing appropriate care that is sensitive, individualized, and supportive to infant development and parental roles (Lawhon, 2002). Because the families are often the ultimate advocates and caregivers for infants in the NICU it is important that they understand and take part in their babies' care. Therefore, by providing clear and easy to understand explanations of equipment, technology, and procedures that are a part of the NICU environment, professionals can help alleviate parental stress and promote parental involvement.

An extensive review of literature …

Giving All Children A Good Start To School: A Protocol In Defining Occupational Therapist's Role In School Readiness, Specifically In The Smart Program, Melissa Boll

Occupational Therapy Capstones

More children are entering school "not ready." Current research is showing that many "healthy" children are entering school not developmentally ready for formal learning. Based my own experiences working as a school occupational therapist for the past four years in rural area schools, this new trend is becoming more apparent. Teachers and other school professionals have increasing concerns over the numbers of children that seem "clumsy" or "awkward" compared to their peers. Children are expected to learn more than ever before upon entering school, the curriculum is no longer age-appropriate due to the pushing down of academics. Upon entrance to …

Intercultural Communication Competence In Long-Duration Spaceflight Crew Interactions, Pratibha Kumar

Theses and Dissertations

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The Effects Of A Carbohydrate Supplement On Affect In College Swimmers During Intensive Training, Kathleen M. Hill

Theses and Dissertations

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The Commercial Feasibility Of A Process Plant To Produce Biojet Fuel From Soybean Or Canola Oil, Marko Jukić

Theses and Dissertations

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The Effect Of Deployment On Cholesterol Levels Of Active Duty Personnel, Renae R. Denelsbeck

Theses and Dissertations

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Geographic Variables Affecting Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus) Nest Locations In The Red River Valley Of North Dakota And Minnesota, Josh Johnston

Theses and Dissertations

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The Effects Of Pesticides On Neurological Function, Steffany Kate Ward

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

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