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Narrative Theory And Fort Berthold's Stories Of The Paranormal Or Supernatural, Waylon C. Baker

Theses and Dissertations

The author collected stories of the paranormal and supernatural from 10 enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota. The research participants were members of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes. Five research questions guided the study: (1) Where did these contemporary stories of the paranormal or supernatural originate? (2) What is the meaning behind these stories? (3) How are these stories different from other stories of the paranormal or supernatural? (4) Do the respondents “believe” in these stories of the paranormal? (5) Do these stories connect to traditional American Indian customs and beliefs?

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Perceptions Of Weight Reduction Surgery: The Role Of Stigma And The Attribution Of Responsibility, Jessica Marie Behm

Theses and Dissertations

The amount of weight reduction surgeries performed in the United States has increased considerably within the last twenty years. Many people choose to undergo the procedure with the hopes of shedding the negative stigma of being obese and improving their life. The purpose of this study was to investigate how society views individuals who have elected to undergo weight reduction surgery. A questionnaire assessing the influence of three variables (Responsibility, Acceptability, and Stigma) on the perception of weight reduction surgery was developed and administered to 503 Midwestern college students. The respondents were presented with one of two vignettes depicting a …

Volume 46, Number 47: July 15, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Synthesis And Characterization Of Lanthanide Phenolate Compounds And Their Catalytic Activity Towards Ring-Opening Polymerization Of Cyclic Esters, Pascal I. Binda

Theses and Dissertations

Metal-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters is an important strategy to prepare high molecular weight polyester materials, which are biodegradable and are produced from renewable resources. Examples of such polymers include polylactide and polycaprolactone. These environmentally friendly polymers have found great utility as drug delivery agents and as packaging materials owing to their biodegradability compared to petroleum-based plastics. Lanthanide phenolate compounds have been investigated as catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization of lactide and ϵ-caprolactone and the results are presented in this dissertation. Exploring the chemistry of lanthanide phenolate compounds has become one of the most valuable and exciting areas of …

Characterization Of The Novel 7a5 And Bog25 Death Domain In Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells, Eric D. Koppelman

Theses and Dissertations

BOG25 contains multiple protein-protein interaction domains at the N-terminus that are characteristic of the EH (Eps15 Homology) network family of proteins involved in endocytosis and a C-terminal death domain characteristic of proteins involved in apoptosis. This combination of protein-protein interaction domains had not been identified in other known proteins until a National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) human genome BLAST search using the BOG25 amino acid sequence identified a novel gene, 7a5. The current study hypothesized that: (1) BOG25 and 7a5 are related proteins; and (2) the BOG25 death domain is biologically active and has a functional role in apoptosis …

The Effect Of Cytoskeletal Elements On Gap Junction Channel Mobility, Samantha M. Simet

Theses and Dissertations

Gap junctions are aggregates of intracellular channels (plaques) that allow the direct exchange of small molecules and ions between cells (≤ 1kD). Previous research has shown gap junction plaques composed of connexin 43 (Cx43) to be dynamic and mobile structures. We are utilizing a normal rat kidney cell line (NRK), which contains a temperature sensitive viral oncogene (v-src), to study the mobility of gap junction channels within a plaque in transformed (v-src active) and non-transformed NRK cells (v-src inactive). Previous research in our lab has shown a correlation between channel mobility and v-src activation. On average, plaque mobility was reduced …

Age -Related Behavioral Change In Ames Dwarf Mice, David P. Austin

Theses and Dissertations

The discovery of the Ames dwarf mouse in the early 1960s has given researchers an exciting opportunity to study the hormonal effects of aging. The Ames dwarf mice have a recessive mutation of the PROP-1 gene that causes hereditary dwarfism. The abnormality produced an anterior pituitary deficiency which resulted in the lack of growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and prolactin. Researchers noticed that these mice were smaller than their normal siblings but lived approximately twice as long. The purpose of the present research was to determine if the reduced hormones in the Ames dwarf mouse delay the loss of memory and …

Physiological Role Of Bipa In Escherichia Coli, Karthik Krishnan

Theses and Dissertations

The BipA protein belongs to the EF-Tu/EF-G family of translational factors. In addition to intriguing domain similarities to the elongation factor subfamily members, BipA also possesses ribosome-binding capability and GTPase activity that is enhanced by the presence of fully programmed ribosomes. BipA has been shown to be involved in the regulation of a variety of pathways in different bacterial species; these include a role in pathogenicity, oxidative stress, capsule formation, motility, and growth at low temperatures. These two points have led to speculation that BipA may be a novel regulatory protein that affects efficient translation of target genes through direct …

Volume 46, Number 46: July 08, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Vol. 34, No. 3: Summer 2009, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Summer 2009, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2009 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 52 pages

Volume 92, Number 2

Complementary And Alternative Therapy Among American Indians Suffering From Depression And Anxiety, Rhea N. Allery

Theses and Dissertations

The American Indian population shows the highest percent of lifetime major depression at 19.17 percent compared to other ethnic groups in the United States. Anxiety among American Indians is ten times higher than other ethnic groups. Because of these statistics, American Indians also have a suicide rate that is 1.5 times higher than the national average. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding and qualified health care provides for American Indians, improper and insufficient diagnosing and treatment for these diseases causes burden for suffers and their families. Several studies suggest that American Indians are the highest users of complementary and …

Volume 46, Number 42: June 10, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 46, Number 40: May 27, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 46, Number 39: May 20, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Spring Commencement: May 16, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND General Commencement program from May 16, 2009.

Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 9, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 9, 2009.

School Of Law Commencement: May 9, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

School of Law Commencement program from May 9, 2009.

May 7, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the April 7, 2009, meeting of the University Senate. 27 pages

Volume 46, Number 37: May 06, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

A Dash Of Sufferage Spice: Rural And Urban Ethnicity Construction In The Transnational Women's Suffrage Movement, Anna M. Peterson

Theses and Dissertations

The women's suffrage movement in Europe and the United States led to female enfranchisement in much of the West in the early twentieth century. Suffrage historiography, however, places too much emphasis on a middle-class history of urban white women's struggle to win the vote. This traditional scholarship not only lacks a thorough class-based analysis but also fails to examine ethnicity's role in the American women's suffrage movement as well as larger transnational connections.

Research on the construction of Norwegian ethnicity and its corresponding influence on Norwegian-American support of women's suffrage contributes to filling this historiographical gap. In addition, the influence …

Marketability Of The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Family Certified Nurse Practitioner Profession, Mary Beth Krogstad

Theses and Dissertations

The literature reveals that advanced practice registered nurses who are family practice certified nurse practitioners (APRN-FNPs) are highly qualified primary care providers, yet some physicians feel that APRN-FNPs are in direct competition with them. It is important for the APRN-FNP to educate patients about their knowledge and skill capabilities. Government reimbursement and inconsistency of APRN-FNPs scope of practice is also a problem contributing to a lack of clarity in the APRN-FNP role. It is the responsibility of health care providers to be advocates for their own profession. Nurses must promote the role of advanced practice nursing in the workplace, community, …

Investigation Of Learning In Science Museums: Why Museums Need To Change Their Educational Mission And Format, Herbert Wade Crissman

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

What Is The Evidence For Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Nurses Who Have Been Involved In Taking Care Of Victims From A School Shooting Tragedy?, Crystal Peltier

Theses and Dissertations

To combat consequences of long-term effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by \\'Orking conditions during and after a school shooting event, administration must ensure that their employees are offered adequate treatment. It is important to identify and address areas of work-related stress. Therefore, employees should be aware of the health needs of their staff following a traumatic event in the workplace. The purpose of this project was three fold: I) to explore current literature to discover experiences of nurses receiving victims of a school shooting at a health care facility; 2) to determine what the literature reveals about how …

Provider Perception Of The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine, Lana J. Meyer

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Alterations Of High-Energy Brain Metabolites Across Multiple Neurodegenerative Disorders, Jeremy W. Gawryluk

Theses and Dissertations

Brain energy metabolism is vital for many cellular processes including homeostasis and thus disturbances to metabolism can be the cause or consequence of neurodegeneration. Metabolic discrepancies have been hypothesized to be involved but less frequently demonstrated to be manipulated by acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. I hypothesized that cerebral energy levels are decreased in my model systems for Alzheimer's disease, Autism, Down syndrome, and HIV-1 dementia and that dietary treatments could enhance energy reserves and protect against neurodegenerative disease. For rodent studies, I utlilized a high-energy head focused microwave irradiation system to …

Volume 46, Number 36: April 29, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 46, Number 35: April 22, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 46, Number 34: April 15, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Integrating Lethal And Nonlethal Approaches For Management Of Suburban Deer, Jason R. Boulanger, Paul D. Curtis, Michael Ashdown

Biology Faculty Publications

Evaluations of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) population management in suburban landscapes has included debate over lethal control (e.g., sharp-shooting and hunting). These management techniques are often stymied by political impediments, safety concerns, and public attitudes. We are implementing the novel use of surgical sterilization in combination with hunting to mitigate deer-related impacts on Cornell University lands near Ithaca, New York. The project lands are composed of 2 zones: a suburban core campus area (446 ha) and adjacent outlying areas that contain agricultural fields and natural areas where deer hunting is permitted (582 ha). Surgical sterilization will be the …