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Genetic Analyses Of Captive And Wild Populations Of Hawaiian Geese., Elizabeth H. Rave

Theses and Dissertations

Preserving genetic diversity is important for maintaining the evolutionary potential and fitness of endangered species such as the Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis), or nene. I used DNA fingerprinting to assess genetic diversity in captive nene from Hawaii and England and in wild nene from Hawaii. I used pedigrees and DNA fingerprinting to assess the effects of inbreeding on reproductive success in captive nene. I determined (1) differences in mean similarity coefficients between unrelated and related nene within and between captive colonies and the relationship between coancestry and similarity coefficients in captive nene from Hawaii, (2) differences in mean similarity coefficients …

Role Components Of Nurse Practitioners In School-Based Clinics, Pamela Engel

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Using A Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Assessment As A Clinical Screening Device, Jennifer E. Nelson

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Newborn Feeding Environments In North Dakota Hospitals, Jennifer G. Vietas

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Science Equivalent Credits For Agriscience Courses In North Dakota High Schools, Albert J. Liebersbach

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Examining Variables Distinguishing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome From Fetal Alcohol Effects, Jessica L. Gourneau

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Environmental Variables Affecting Periphyton Communities At Kellys Slough, North Dakota, Bruce A. Pankratz

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Morphological Evidence Of Apoptosis During Early Structural Luteolysis In The Golden Hamster, Matthew G. Friederichs

Theses and Dissertations

Structural luteolysis (SL) in the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a remarkable event. The corpus luteum (CL) virtually disappears during a time span of 42 hours. SL begins around 0600 hours on day three of the cycle and is essentially complete by 2400 hours on day four of the cycle.

The purpose of this study was to determine when SL in the golden hamster actually begins and secondly to determine the way in which the three cell types involved in SL are depleted. The three cell types in question include luteal cells, endothelial cells, and neutrophils.

This study employed two …

The Lived Experience Of Caring And Knowing In Senior Nursing Students, Sherry Neil-Urban

Theses and Dissertations

Caring is identified as a central and defining feature of professional nursing. Yet, there is little explicit emphasis on the philosophy and substance of caring in the traditional nursing program. Rather, caring is subsumed by the pressing need to stay current with expanding definitions of nursing competence and increased knowledge required by licensing boards. The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to better understand the lived experiences of caring and knowing as expressed by senior nursing students near completion of the nursing program. Eighteen sen ior nursing students, within one month of graduation, participated in this interview study in which …

November 3, 1994, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the November 3, 1994, meeting of the University Senate. 33 pages

Reproductive Ecology Of Bighorn Sheep In Alpine And Desert Environments., Christine C. Hass

Theses and Dissertations

This study examines reproductive patterns of two herds of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in contrasting and extreme environments, to look at the range of variability that exists in certain reproductive traits. Desert bighorn sheep (O. c. nelsoni) were studied in the River Mountains of Nevada, an area characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep (O. c. canadensis) were studied in the Pecos Wilderness of New Mexico, an area characterized by cool, wet summers and cold, snowy winters. The objective of the study was to determine lamb production and survival, lamb birth dates, and postnatal maternal …

Self-Reported Risk Behaviors And Sexual Behaviors In North Dakota High School Juniors And Seniors, Vicki Wessman Downey

Theses and Dissertations

Adolescents engage in many risk-taking behaviors, and these behaviors have significant potential for adverse medical and social outcomes. Risk taking among adolescents may or may not be deliberate. One theory of problem behavior suggests that alcohol use, drug use, delinquency, and sexual intercourse constitute a syndrome of deviate behaviors preceded by a psychosocial pattern of conventional attitudes. Because adolescence is a period of life characterized by constant change, rapid physical growth, emotional turmoil, and parental conflict, there are tendencies to experiment, seek independence, and indulge in adult privileges without the responsibilities.

Research suggests a direc relationship between risktaking and sexual …

Genetic, Structural, And Two-Dimensional Protein Electrophoretic Characterization Of Normal And Dek23 Mutant Embryogenesis In Maize (Zea Mays L.), Guy E. Farish

Theses and Dissertations

Embryogenesis in maize (Zea mays L.) is a genetically regulated process that gives rise to a large embryo with shoot and root apical meristems, a large scutellum, and five or six leaf primordia. An embryo-lethal defective kernel mutation dek23, located on chromosome arm 2L, affects the formation of the shoot apical meristem, coleoptilar ring, and leaf primordia in mutant embryos. Comparison of mutant and normal embryo development at the structural and biochemical levels should give insight into the role of the dek23 normal gene product in normal development. Fresh dissection, light microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy of normal and mutant …

Training Needs Of Educators In Integration Of Students With Physical And Medical Disabilities Into The Regular Classroom., Peggy M. Mohr

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to: (a) determine training needs of regular educators regarding integration of students with physical or medical disabilities, (b) compare perceived needs of elementary educators with those of secondary educators, and (c) determine characteristics of physical or medical handicapping conditions perceived to influence students' abilities to benefit from educational experiences. A sample of 505 regular educators was surveyed. Resulting data were analyzed utilizing frequency distributions, mean rank tables, percentages, crosstabulations, and chi-square statistics.Educators indicated perceived needs for training regarding integration of students with physical or medical disabilities. Eight priority need items were identified as: (a) …

The Effect Of Traditional Versus Multimedia Augmented Instruction On Exposure Time Determination., Kathy Ann Smart

Theses and Dissertations

In introductory black-and-white photography course work, variables in laboratory methods for determination of exposure data often lead to low quality projection prints. Correct laboratory procedures are essential for results of minimization of error in print density. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of traditional instruction, and traditional instruction augmented by a multimedia module for psychomotor learning and to determine if academic level and previous experience had an effect on accuracy of density determination for photographic print.The experimental design of this study was a repeated measures post-test only design. The repeated measures effect had three levels, density …

Burn Care: The Use Of Cpm, Electrical Stimulation And Lasers, Jennifer Walter

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

p>The treatment of patients with burns has always been a tedious venture. The burn team may devote many long and painful hours to the patient's rehabilitation. Physical therapists play an important part on this team, especially in the areas of wound care and pain control. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the physiological mechanisms of continuous passive motion, electrical stimulation, and lasers in regard to wound healing and pain perceptions.

In relation to wound healing, electrical stimulation and lasers were found to enhance the actual healing process, mostly in the early phases of healing. Continuous passive …

A Literature Review Of The Team Approach In The Cardiac Rehabilitation Process, Kristin Nelson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Teamwork is a term that is now commonplace in the provision of health services for all people. Variations of this team are widely used, such as multidisciplinary teams and inter-disciplinary teams. A health care team is a group of persons, each possessing particular expertise, who have a common purpose and goal. Teams including professionals, such as nurses, doctors, physical therapists, social workers, and other staff, depending on needs and local resources, are now commonplace in hospital and community services. The purpose of this independent study is to review the literature regarding collaborative team approaches to cardiac rehabilitation. Included in this …

Regaining Control: Emotional Adjustment After A Myocardial Infarction, Angela J. Bryl

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Cardiac rehabilitation is the process of the development and maintenance of a desirable level of physical, social, occupational, and psychological functioning after the onset of cardiovascular illness. The scope of cardiac rehabilitation has evolved from what first began as strict bed rest to now a complete multidimensional approach including many health disciplines. The psychological aspects of rehabilitation have become just as integral as the physical components. Regaining a sense of control through a process of emotional adjustment is one of the important factors of psychological rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction.

The purpose of this study is to first examine different …

Resistance Training In Children, Debra L. Cutner

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Strength training in the child and adolescent has been a controversial topic for quite a few years. Current research has changed the thoughts of many professionals regarding strength gains or the possibility of strength gains in the prepubertal and adolescent age groups. Part of the controversy lies with the fact that some believe it is not safe for a child to do resistance training as it may cause various injuries such as musculoskeletal sprains and strains and epiphyseal fractures.

A review of the literature indicates that strength gains can occur in prepubertal children and that training with weights can be …

Critical Overview Of Wound Care Modalities, Keith W. Hartnett

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The purpose of this independent study is to explore Physical Therapy modalities used in adjunct to traditional wound management. There are many factors that influence the healing rate. A basic knowledge of the body's healing process is needed in order to understand the affects modalities have on the wound.

The key to wound management is the initial and constant assessment. The patient history, subjective information, and objective measure are critical to the etiology and progression of the wound, and will be discussed.

Modalities can accelerate wound healing. Mechanical and physiological effects of the different modalities will be explored. This study …

Physical Therapy And Internal Derangement Of The Temporomandibular Joint, Kathy Johnson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

In orthopedic literature, internal derangement is considered to be one of the main predisposing factors in the development of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and subsequent arthrosis. Internal derangement can be defined as the abnormal relationship of the articular disc to the condyle and consists of a multitude of disorders.

Physical therapy is well-recognized as an effective, conservative method of treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Early treatment to correct symptomatic internal derangement decreases the possibility of disc deformation and further joint degeneration. However, much of the physical therapy literature consists of uncontrolled case studies and focal clinical technique articles. For this reason, there …

Low Back Pain, Jeff Large

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common disorders seen in the health care setting today. The cost of rehabilitation of LBP makes up a significant proportion of today's health care economy. Both physical and social factors have been associated with the etiology of LBP. Today's advanced diagnostic equipment has allowed the underlying pathologies of LBP to be better understood. In the past, different theories and techniques for rehabilitation have been utilized. Current rehabilitation of LBP has emphasized effective, cost-efficient prevention and education.

The purpose of this independent study is to research current theories of risk factors, pathologies …

A Literature Review Of Strengthening And Injury Prevention Techniques As Related To High School Athletes, Matthew Miller

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

In the U.S. an estimated 20-25 million youths participate in high school athletics yearly. Of these, nearly 30% will be forced to miss part or all of the season due to injury. It has been speculated that through proper training, many of the injuries seen may be reduced or eliminated. However, most coaches do not have an extensive anatomical and physiological background to provide athletes with these correct training techniques. Although athletic trainers have expertise in this area, they are only employed in approximately 10% of the high school systems in the U.S.

Much of the research to date on …

A Critical Review Of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) Infection And The Most Common Clinical Manifestations Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids), Randy Willman

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The purpose of this independent study is to review the viral and immunologic factors in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and present the clinical manifestations most commonly associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). As physical therapists, we will thus increase our knowledge base of this complex disease and understand the many opportunistic infections associated with HIV infection and the various aspects of AIDS. In addition, by having a better understanding of the disease, we may overcome our fears, improve our personal attitudes toward patients with HIV/AIDS, and improve and prolong the quality of life of individuals with the disease.

The Relationship Between Memory, Spectral Alteration, Auditory Performance, And Hearing Handicap, Amy Jo Brossart

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

January-February 1994, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

January- February 1994 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 16 pages

Volume 76, Number 4

Use Of Diploid Strains To Characterize Cadmium Resistance In Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, Robert Franklin Jung

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The Legal And Social Responses To Its Impact On Native Americans, Claire E. Dineen

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Self-Managed Teams And Traditional Pyramid Management : Attitudes Of Extension Field Educators, S D. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Maternal Role Adaptation Throughout Pregnancy In Primiparas, Desiree H. Wessman

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.