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The Influence Of Retroviral Codon Usage On The Acquisition Of The Trna Used To Prime Reverse Transcription, Matthew T. Palmer Jan 2006

The Influence Of Retroviral Codon Usage On The Acquisition Of The Trna Used To Prime Reverse Transcription, Matthew T. Palmer

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An essential step in retrovirus replication is the conversion of the genomic-length viral RNA into a DNA copy, a reaction which is catalyzed by reverse transcriptase and primed by a host cell tRNA. The nearly continuous association of tRNA with the various components of translation, as well as the severely limited time in which a tRNA molecule spends in an uncharged state, constitute seemingly formidable barriers to the acquisition and use of host cell tRNA as primers. The mechanism by which retroviruses acquire this implausible primer are unknown. Naturally occurring isolates of most retrovirus species show a conserved use of …

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Intestinal Peptides And Ethnic Differences In Insulin Secretion, Paul B. Higgins Jan 2006

Intestinal Peptides And Ethnic Differences In Insulin Secretion, Paul B. Higgins

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African Americans (AA) exhibit greater insulin responses following either an oral or intravenous glucose challenge relative to their European American (EA) counterparts. The etiology of this difference is not fully understood nor has it been confirmed with a more physiologically relevant mixed meal. Insulin secretion is regulated by a variety of factors. Significant among these are the enteric peptides glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). The role of the incretin system in the ethnic differences in post challenge insulinemia has received little attention. Hence, the purpose of the study was two-fold. First, determine whether AA have higher fasting …

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Simultaneous And Sequential Multi-Site Impact Response Of Composite Laminates, Shane D. Bartus Jan 2006

Simultaneous And Sequential Multi-Site Impact Response Of Composite Laminates, Shane D. Bartus

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The unique feature in this study was the investigation of the response of polymer composite material to impact by multiple high velocity projectiles. Energy absorption, new surface creation, and failure mechanisms from both sequential and nearsimultaneous multi-site, high velocity impact were compared to assess synergistic and cumulative effects. A single-stage light-gas gun capable of launching three projectiles with controlled impact location and velocity in both near-simultaneous and sequential impact modes was developed to study these effects. Two test programs were conducted to evaluate these impact scenarios on thin S-2 glass/epoxy laminates. In the first program, the effect of laminate thickness …

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Surface Reconstruction Using Gamma Shapes, Ying Sun Jan 2006

Surface Reconstruction Using Gamma Shapes, Ying Sun

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Surface reconstruction from a set of sample points is important in many applications, including computer graphics, reverse engineering, computer vision and medical imaging. In this dissertation, several surface reconstruction techniques are investigated and the Alpha Shapes method is studied in detail. A new method, called Gamma Shapes, is introduced and implemented for reconstructing surfaces from a set of unorganized sample points. The Alpha Shapes method requires that the data point set be uniformly sampled in order to reconstruct an acceptable surface. Gamma Shapes method is an extension of the Alpha Shapes method with the advantage that the Gamma Shapes method …

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Development Of Efficient Algorithms For Fluid-Structure Interaction Framework And Its Applications, Young Ho Kim Jan 2006

Development Of Efficient Algorithms For Fluid-Structure Interaction Framework And Its Applications, Young Ho Kim

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Computer-based simulation tools are becoming integrated to solve multiphysics and interactions between different disciplines. One of such problems that is of importance is fluid structure interaction (FSI). The goal of this study is to develop efficient and robust algorithms for a FSI framework. Due to the advantages of reusability of wellvalidated simulation codes for fluid and structural analysis, loosely-coupled methods are now dominant over directly-coupled methods. In loosely-coupled methods, it is important to transfer data efficiently and accurately between inherently unmatched grids used in different disciplines. In addition, efficient moving grid algorithms and time mapping techniques are essential. A new …

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Attitude And The Ada: A Survey Of Public Employees In Alabama., Amy Philips Jan 2006

Attitude And The Ada: A Survey Of Public Employees In Alabama., Amy Philips

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The Spirit Of The Ancestors: New World Afrikan Matriarchy In Three Novels By Afro-Feminist Writers., Susan Diane Mitchell Jan 2006

The Spirit Of The Ancestors: New World Afrikan Matriarchy In Three Novels By Afro-Feminist Writers., Susan Diane Mitchell

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Molecular Regulation Of Neural Stem Cell Apoptosis., Rizwan S. Akhtar Jan 2006

Molecular Regulation Of Neural Stem Cell Apoptosis., Rizwan S. Akhtar

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Behavioral And Neurochemical Consequences Of A History Of Human -Like Dieting., Paula C. Chandler-Laney Jan 2006

Behavioral And Neurochemical Consequences Of A History Of Human -Like Dieting., Paula C. Chandler-Laney

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The Ionic Mechanism Of Action Potential Duration Restitution, Its Memory Effect, And Stability., Xiaozhong Chen Jan 2006

The Ionic Mechanism Of Action Potential Duration Restitution, Its Memory Effect, And Stability., Xiaozhong Chen

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Role Of Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinases And Downstream Signaling Kinases In Cancer Cell Phenotypes., Norman Robert Estes Jan 2006

Role Of Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinases And Downstream Signaling Kinases In Cancer Cell Phenotypes., Norman Robert Estes

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A Trust-Relationship Management Framework For Federated Virtual Organizations., Jill Gemmill Jan 2006

A Trust-Relationship Management Framework For Federated Virtual Organizations., Jill Gemmill

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Assessment Of The Influence Of Intramuscular Lipids On The Pathology Of Insulin Resistance., Jeannine C. Lawrence Jan 2006

Assessment Of The Influence Of Intramuscular Lipids On The Pathology Of Insulin Resistance., Jeannine C. Lawrence

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Deep Level Defect Studies In Semi-Insulating 4h- And 6h-Silicon Carbide Using Optical Admittance Spectroscopy., Wonwoo Lee Jan 2006

Deep Level Defect Studies In Semi-Insulating 4h- And 6h-Silicon Carbide Using Optical Admittance Spectroscopy., Wonwoo Lee

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Development, Validation, And Use Of A Novel [2-Carbon-13] Uracil Breath Test To Detect Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency., Lori K. Mattison Jan 2006

Development, Validation, And Use Of A Novel [2-Carbon-13] Uracil Breath Test To Detect Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency., Lori K. Mattison

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Nutrient Intakes, Body Fat, Eating Attitudes, And Exercise Habits Of Collegiate Female Athletes Involved In A Sport Emphasizing Leanness Compared To A Sport Not Emphasizing Leanness., Nancy E. Miller Jan 2006

Nutrient Intakes, Body Fat, Eating Attitudes, And Exercise Habits Of Collegiate Female Athletes Involved In A Sport Emphasizing Leanness Compared To A Sport Not Emphasizing Leanness., Nancy E. Miller

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Capsid -Membrane Interactions In Mason -Pfizer Monkey Virus Budding., Elizabeth Heather Stansell Jan 2006

Capsid -Membrane Interactions In Mason -Pfizer Monkey Virus Budding., Elizabeth Heather Stansell

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Identification And Characterization Of The O-Glcnaczyme: A Multienzyme Complex Regulating O-Glcnac Modification., Thomas R. Whisenhunt Jan 2006

Identification And Characterization Of The O-Glcnaczyme: A Multienzyme Complex Regulating O-Glcnac Modification., Thomas R. Whisenhunt

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Racial Disparities In Breast Cancer Treatment In Alabama., Julie Lynn Worthington Jan 2006

Racial Disparities In Breast Cancer Treatment In Alabama., Julie Lynn Worthington

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Environmental Effects On Electronic Health Record Adoption By Physicians., Maziar Abdolrasulnia Jan 2006

Environmental Effects On Electronic Health Record Adoption By Physicians., Maziar Abdolrasulnia

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O-Glcnac In Development., Damon Brian Bowe Jan 2006

O-Glcnac In Development., Damon Brian Bowe

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Embedded Clustering Systems With Biological Data Mining Applications., Yonghui Chen Jan 2006

Embedded Clustering Systems With Biological Data Mining Applications., Yonghui Chen

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Some Topological Results On The Influence Of Critical Points In Rational Dynamics., Douglas Karl Childers Jan 2006

Some Topological Results On The Influence Of Critical Points In Rational Dynamics., Douglas Karl Childers

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Acculturation And Leisure Time Physical Activity Among Racially And Ethnically Diverse Women From Nhanes Iii, 1988€“1994., Ronnesia B. Gaskins Jan 2006

Acculturation And Leisure Time Physical Activity Among Racially And Ethnically Diverse Women From Nhanes Iii, 1988€“1994., Ronnesia B. Gaskins

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Effectiveness Of School -Based Physical Therapy As Perceived By Parents, Private Physical Therapists, And School Physical Therapists., Jill Hansen Jan 2006

Effectiveness Of School -Based Physical Therapy As Perceived By Parents, Private Physical Therapists, And School Physical Therapists., Jill Hansen

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Determination Of Dietary Protein, Carbohydrate, And Lipid Requirements For The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus Fed Semi-Purified Feeds., Hugh S. Hammer Jan 2006

Determination Of Dietary Protein, Carbohydrate, And Lipid Requirements For The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus Fed Semi-Purified Feeds., Hugh S. Hammer

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Huntington's Disease Cag Repeat Instability And Ubiquitin Proteasome System Alterations., Jesse M. Hunter Jan 2006

Huntington's Disease Cag Repeat Instability And Ubiquitin Proteasome System Alterations., Jesse M. Hunter

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Contributions Of The Left And Right Hemisphere To Ratio Scaling., Tracy S. Kretzmer Jan 2006

Contributions Of The Left And Right Hemisphere To Ratio Scaling., Tracy S. Kretzmer

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The Role Of Parasocial Interaction In An Entertainment -Education Radio Soap Opera For Physical Activity And Self -Efficacy: A Concurrent Triangulation Mixed Methods Approach., Yoko Kawamura Jan 2006

The Role Of Parasocial Interaction In An Entertainment -Education Radio Soap Opera For Physical Activity And Self -Efficacy: A Concurrent Triangulation Mixed Methods Approach., Yoko Kawamura

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Recognition Memory Of The Human Face: A Magnetoencephalography Study., Dongwook Lee Jan 2006

Recognition Memory Of The Human Face: A Magnetoencephalography Study., Dongwook Lee

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