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Miller V. Johnson: The Supreme Court "Remaps" Shaw V. Reno, Jennifer Denise Rogers

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of An Octopamine Receptor Gene In Drosophila Melanogaster., Kelley Lynn Colvin

Student Work

The biogenic amine octopamine is a versatile signaling molecule that acts in essential physiological functions in invertebrates. Its roles in neurotransmission, neurohormone regulation and neuromodulation are achieved through interaction with G-protein coupled receptors. Such invertebrate receptors are structurally and functionally analogous to vertebrate adrenergic receptors. A human brain β2-adrenergic receptor cDNA clone was used as a hybridization probe to identify a Drosophila gene encoding an octopamine/tyramine receptor. This 367 base pair fragment of Drosophila genomic DNA, homologous to the putative sixth and seventh transmembrane regions of adrenergic receptors, was used to isolate an octopamine/tyramine receptor 3.3 Kb cDNA clone from …

Rabbi Mark Solomon, Mark Solomon, David C. Currie

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Sabbath

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Zinc On Skeletal Alkaline Phosphatase Activity And Skeletal Tissues, Susan L. Hall

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Zinc is essential for normal growth, however, very little is known about the mechanisms by which zinc influences growth. ALP, an ectoenzyme expressed in high levels in osteoblasts, is a zinc-containing metalloenzyme and is important in bone formation. Preliminary studies showed that low levels of zinc could increase ALP specific activity in human osteosarcoma, SaOS-2 cells. Current studies were designed to characterize this zinc effect, test possible mechanisms, and determine whether the effect is physiologically relevant. Incubation with zinc resulted in a time and dose dependent increase in ALP specific activity in the extracts and conditioned media of SaOS-2 cells, …

Molecular Studies Of Restriction Genes In Enteric Bacteria, Obed B. Rutebuka

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Bacterial cells contain various restriction-modification (R-M) systems to protect themselves from incoming foreign DNA. Most bacteria have at least one such system. In this study, the restriction genes and the location of the genes on the chromosome were examined in three enteric bacteria. Salmonella typhimurium LT2, Klebsiella pneumoniae GM 236, and Klebsiella pneumoniae M5al. The 98 minute region of the Salmonella typhimurium LT2 chromosome comprises at least two R-M systems. From genetic data this region was previously thought to be only one minute in length but was found to be larger than two minutes using a physical mapping technique, pulsed …

An Animal Model For Development Of Pulpal Inflammation, John W. Masters

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Several animal models have been proposed to develop pulpal inflammation. Procedures recommended in these models have many variables and have not produced consistent results. The purpose of this study was to create pulpal inflammation using the Nd:YAG laser.

Forty-five cuspids of 12-18 month old beagle dogs were lased at 5, 7.5, and 10 watts (W) for 20 seconds with a 600 micron contact probe. Five cuspids were not lased but were used as controls. Following laser application, the teeth were extracted at intervals of 3, 7, and 30 days. They were then fixed in 10% formalin, decalcified, sectioned, and stained …

A Tribute To Jerry Israel: A Friend With A Messy Office, Debra Ann Livingston

Michigan Law Review

A Tribute to Jerry Israel

A Peculiar Privilege In Historical Perspective: The Right To Remain Silent, Albert W. Alschuler

Michigan Law Review

Supreme Court decisions have vacillated between two incompatible readings of the Fifth Amendment guarantee that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." The Court sometimes sees this language as affording defendants and suspects a right to remain silent. This interpretation - a view that countless repetitions of the Miranda warnings have impressed upon the public - asserts that government officials have no legitimate claim to testimonial evidence tending to incriminate the person who possesses it. Although officials need not encourage a suspect to remain silent, they must remain at least neutral toward …

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)/Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv) Risk Perception Related To Needlestick Injuries At A Medical School In Norfolk, Virginia, Ronald B. Hartman

Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations

A limited number of studies have been conducted to assess the perceptions of risk of medical students and residents for acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) via percutaneous (needlestick) injuries while performing clinical training. The purpose of this study is to investigate these perceptions of risk, and to determine whether there is an association between a high perception of risk and a low incidence of needlestick injury. The method of investigation was a four-page survey questionnaire. The instrument was investigated for reliability by use of a pilot study with a small group of medical students and …

Interleukin-10 Inhibits Tumor Metastasis Through An Nk-Cell Dependent Mechanism, Li-Mou Zheng, David M. Ojcius, F. Garaud, C. Roth, E. Maxwell, Z. Li, H. Rong, J. Chen, X. Y. Wang, J. J. Catino, I. King

All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles

Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a recently described pleiotropic cytokine secreted mainly by type 2 helper T cells. Previous studies have shown that IL-10 suppresses cytokine expression by natural killer (NK) and type 1 T cells, thus down-regulating cell-mediated immunity and stimulating humoral responses. We here report that injected IL-10 protein is an efficient inhibitor of tumor metastasis in experimental (B16-F10) and spontaneous (M27 and Lox human melanoma) metastasis models in vivo at doses that do not have toxic effects on normal or cancer cells. Histological characterization after IL-10 treatment confirmed the absence of CD8+ and CD4+ T cells and macrophages at …

In Memoriam: John Teague Self (1906-1995), John J. Janovy Jr.

John J. Janovy, Jr. Publications

Obituary of John Teague Self, parasitologist, 1906-1995.

The Bacillus Thuringiensis Insecticidal Toxin Binds Biotin-Containing Proteins, Cheng Du, Kenneth Nickerson

Papers in Microbiology

Brush border membrane vesicles from larvae of the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta, contain protein bands of 85 and 120 kDa which react directly with streptavidin conjugated to alkaline phosphatase. The binding could be prevented either by including 10 μM biotin in the reaction mixture or by prior incubation of the brush border membrane vesicles with an activated 60- to 65-kDa toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis HD-73. The ability of B. thuringiensis toxins to recognize biotin-containing proteins was confirmed by their binding to pyruvate carboxylase, a biotin-containing enzyme, as well as to biotinylated ovalbumin and biotinylated bovine serum albumin but not …

Only In The Earth, Miran Lee

Theses

In only a few short years, multimedia has become powerful and accepted enough to begin taking its rightful place in the changing the way we communicate. Communication in the '90s must accomplish two fundamental tasks: satiating the demanding aesthetic tastes and expectations of today's sophisticated viewing audiences, and navigating the vast amount of knowledge, facts, and statistics that comprise the "Information Age." Multimedia allows us to use the best combination of media to present com pelling information suited to specific situations. It allows user-control over how and when that information is accessed. "Only In The Earth" is the ultimate multimedia …

Spatial And Temporal Variability In The Distribution Of Nitrate In An Agriculturally-Impacted Aquifer, Cass County, Michigan, Caroline Lovetere

Masters Theses

Ground-water sampling in a shallow unconfined aquifer within a predominantly agricultural area in southwestern Michigan indicated spatial and temporal variability in the distribution of nitrate. The unconfined aquifer, which is about 40 feet thick, consists of glacially-deposited sand and gravel with interbedded clay lenses and is separated from a lower semi-confined aquifer by a 3-to 26-feet-thick till layer.

The site of the study was a 47-acre agricultural field, characterized by corn and alfalfa hay production, to which hog manure and commercial fertilizers were frequently applied. The shallow water table and relatively permeable glacial sands in the vadose zone combined to …

Embracing The Celestial Body, Suzanne Grantham

Theses

None provided.

Muslims And Jews In Thirteenth-Century Valencian Law, Scott M. Gyenes

Masters Theses

When the Muslim kingdom of Valencia was conquered between 1233-1245 during the Reconguista, by James I, a new era was ushered in for the resident Muslims and Jews, because they would now be ruled by a minority Christian government. King James, in an attempt to control the newly settled Christians, issued the law code the Furs of Valencia. Additionally the Furs also established Christian legal superiority over the Muslims and Jewish populations, too.

The Furs of Valencia are highly valuable in the study of law, because of the influence of Roman, canon, and Islamic law. These influences helped slow …

Improving The Writing Of The Learning Disabled Student: One Teacher's Reflections, Amy J. G. Christanson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Differences In Retention Rates Between Cocaine And Alcohol Dependent Individuals In A Drug-Free Setting, Barbara A. Johnston

Masters Theses

Substance abuse treatment outcome is an important area for clinical research. Furthermore, it is important to identify sub-populations which may require additional treatment services in order to improve outcome. Cocaine dependent individuals have been identified as a group that provides many challenges to clinicians and researchers due to the high incidence of relapse. The current study explored the differences in treatment retention between persons diagnosed with either cocaine or alcohol dependence. There was a significant difference between the length of stay for the two groups (p=.003). However, there was not a significant difference in type of discharge between the two …

A Declarative Approach To Understanding Program Behavior Through Program Visualization, Aggie Yee-Chun Sun, Bruce M. Mcmillin

Computer Science Technical Reports

A method is proposed to analyze the behavior of sequential algorithms. Most current methodologies are in the form of semantic analysis, domain decomposition or fixed point approximation. These tools, though useful in design, verification and testing, are not general enough to characterize the behavior at run-time without the aid of a correct set of specifications. In addition, a thorough understanding of the program and of the mathematical notations are necessary to use these tools effectively. The methodology described in this thesis is a general purpose tool which addresses and alleviates the problem of having to be an applications expert by …

Dr. Niels-Erik Andreasen, Niels-Erk Andreasen, Jacques R. Doukhan

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Resource Letter Belfef-1: Biological Effects Of Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, David W. Hafemeister

Physics

This Resource Letter provides a guide to the literature on the interaction of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF/EMF) interactions with biological matter, and on the possibility that such interactions could have a harmful effect on human health. Journal articles and books are cited for the following topics: ELF/EMF theoretical interactions with biological cells, organs and organisms, magnetic dipole interactions, sensing by animals, biomedical–biophysical experiments, epidemiology, and litigation–mitigation risk issues.

The Communications Decency Act: Protecting Children From On-Line Indecency, Laura J. Mckay

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Ministry Of Prayer : As Revealed In The Book Of Revelation, Larry Alan Locke

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Alcalá View 1996 12.11, University Of San Diego Publications And Human Resources Offices

Alcalá View (1985-2006)

Employee of the Year Takes the Oath; Permit Us to Remind You; Holy Cow!; Missing But Not Forgotten; Benefit Briefs; An Insider's Guide to the Hughes Center; New Hires; Passages; Appreciated Thoughts; SEA Strands; Debate Countdown '96

The Significance Of The Therapeutic Use Of Pets On Socialization With Elders In An Extended Care Facility, Lisa Byrd

MSN Research Projects

In the year 2020, 80% of the United States population will be over the age of 65 years (Fick, 1993). Elders frequently reside in extended care facilities and experience feelings of loneliness, depression, disorientation, and helplessness (McQuillen, 1985). The therapeutic use of pets has been shown to have positive effects on the socialization of elders. Most research has been conducted utilizing group therapy with a pet. This study focused on the benefits of therapeutic use of pets with the individual elder. The theoretical framework was based on the Neuman Systems Model. The purpose of this study was to determine the …

Health Promotion Practices Of Nurse Practitioners Practicing In The State Of Mississippi, Valerie O-Briant Sullivan

MSN Research Projects

The purpose of this study was to describe the health promotion practices of nurse practitioners who practice in the state of Mississippi.

California Issues New Book On Community Intervention, Alvin D. Sokolow

Journal of Extension

A new book from the University of California, Davis, focuses on how university educators and researchers tackle community problems. Extension county advisors and specialists relate their experiences in six case studies. Copies of the book, "Community and University: Case Studies and Commentary on University of California Cooperative Extension Interventions," are available for sale.

Book Of Mormon Event Structure: The Ancient Near East, Robert F. Smith

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

The Book of Mormon annals open in an ancient Near Eastern context. The archaeological-historical context is carefully outlined here within a systematic chronology that is tied to fixed, absolute dates of recorded astronomical events—particularly those from cuneiform eponym calendars. The resultant matrix allows those early Book of Mormon events to be understood in a rational, familiar, and meaningful way—that is, in a biblical context. In addition, an excursus is devoted to understanding the Arabia of the Book of Mormon as the Lehite exiles must have known it. Throughout it is clear that the world depicted by the Book of Mormon …

The Cord Weekly (July 31, 1996)

The Cord

No abstract provided.