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Hope (Health Of Prisoner Evaluation): Pilot Study Of Prisoner Physical Health And Psychological Wellbeing, Sharan Kraemer, Natalie Gately, Jenny Kessell Jan 2009

Hope (Health Of Prisoner Evaluation): Pilot Study Of Prisoner Physical Health And Psychological Wellbeing, Sharan Kraemer, Natalie Gately, Jenny Kessell

Research outputs pre 2011

Prisons offer a unique opportunity to make positive interventions not only in relation to health issues but also to address the social determinants of ill health. Even with the limited knowledge we have had in regard to the health of WA's prisoners it is apparent that prisons concentrate patients with significantly greater levels of morbidity than most other environments. It is also apparent that this concentration of morbidity parallels deficits in housing, nutrition, employment, education and family structure and is multiplied dramatically by the blight of mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse. Western Australia is unequalled in the Western …

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Product Liability's Parallel Universe: Fault-Based Liability Theories And Modern Products Liability Law, Richard C. Ausness Jan 2009

Product Liability's Parallel Universe: Fault-Based Liability Theories And Modern Products Liability Law, Richard C. Ausness

Law Faculty Scholarly Articles

Strict liability has always been the heart and soul of American products liability law. As early as 1963, Justice Roger Traynor in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc. stated that "[a] manufacturer is strictly liable in tort when an article he places on the market, knowing that it will be used without inspection for defects, proves to have a defect that causes injury to a human being." Shortly thereafter, the drafters of section 402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts made it clear that the exercise of due care would not shield sellers from liability when their products caused injury. …

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The Effects Of Chronic Inorganic And Organic Phosphate Exposure On Bactericidal Activity Of The Coelomic Fluid Of The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea), S. Anne Boettger, James B. Mcclintock Jan 2009

The Effects Of Chronic Inorganic And Organic Phosphate Exposure On Bactericidal Activity Of The Coelomic Fluid Of The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea), S. Anne Boettger, James B. Mcclintock

Biology Faculty Publications

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The Artificial Nutrition Debate: Still An Issue…After All These Years, Cheryl Monturo Jan 2009

The Artificial Nutrition Debate: Still An Issue…After All These Years, Cheryl Monturo

Nursing Faculty Publications

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Carbon And Nitrogen Stable Isotope Turnover Rates And Diet-Tissue Discrimination In Florida Manatees (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris), Christy D. Alves-Stanley, Graham A. J. Worthy Jan 2009

Carbon And Nitrogen Stable Isotope Turnover Rates And Diet-Tissue Discrimination In Florida Manatees (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris), Christy D. Alves-Stanley, Graham A. J. Worthy

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a herbivorous marine mammal that occupies freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats. Despite being considered endangered, relatively little is known about its feeding ecology. The present study expands on previous work on manatee feeding ecology by providing critical baseline parameters for accurate isotopic data interpretation. Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios were examined over a period of more than 1 year in the epidermis of rescued Florida manatees that were transitioning from a diet of aquatic forage to terrestrial forage (lettuce). The mean half-life for (13)C turnover was 53 and 59 days for skin …

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Digital Research Cycles: How Attitudes Toward Content, Culture And Technology Affect Web Development., Edward Scott Jan 2009

Digital Research Cycles: How Attitudes Toward Content, Culture And Technology Affect Web Development., Edward Scott

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

It has been estimated that one third of the world's population does not have access to "adequate" health care. Some 1.6 billion people live in countries experiencing "concentrated" acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemics. Many countries in Africa--and other low-income countries--are in dire need of help providing adequate health care services to their citizens. They require more hands-on care from Western health workers--and training so more African health workers can eventually care for their own citizens. But these countries also need assistance acquiring and implementing both texts--the body of medical information potentially available to them--and technology--the means by which that …

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Inhibition Of Selenium Metabolism In The Oral Pathogen Treponema Denticola, Sarah Jackson-Rosario, William T. Self Jan 2009

Inhibition Of Selenium Metabolism In The Oral Pathogen Treponema Denticola, Sarah Jackson-Rosario, William T. Self

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

In this report we provide evidence that the antimicrobial action of stannous salts and a gold drug, auranofin, against Treponema denticola is mediated through inhibition of the metabolism of selenium for synthesis of selenoproteins.

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Iron In Arterial Plaque: A Modifiable Risk Factor For Atherosclerosis, Jerome L. Sullivan Jan 2009

Iron In Arterial Plaque: A Modifiable Risk Factor For Atherosclerosis, Jerome L. Sullivan

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

It has been proposed that iron depletion protects against cardiovascular disease. There is increasing evidence that one mechanism for this protection may involve a reduction in iron levels within atherosclerotic plaque. Large increases in iron concentration are seen in human atherosclerotic lesions in comparison to levels in healthy arterial tissue. In animal models, depletion of lesion iron levels in vivo by phlebotomy, systemic iron chelation treatment or dietary iron restriction reduces lesion size and/or increases plaque stability. A number of factors associated with increased arterial disease or increased cardiovascular events is also associated with increased plaque iron. In rats, infusion …

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A Novel In Vitro Multiple-Stress Dormancy Model For Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Generates A Lipid-Loaded, Drug-Tolerant, Dormant Pathogen, Chirajyoti Deb, Chang-Muk Lee, Vinod S. Dubey, Jaiyanth Daniel, Bassam Abomoelak, Tatiana D. Sirakova, Santosh Pawar, Linda Rogers, Pappachan E. Kolattukudy Jan 2009

A Novel In Vitro Multiple-Stress Dormancy Model For Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Generates A Lipid-Loaded, Drug-Tolerant, Dormant Pathogen, Chirajyoti Deb, Chang-Muk Lee, Vinod S. Dubey, Jaiyanth Daniel, Bassam Abomoelak, Tatiana D. Sirakova, Santosh Pawar, Linda Rogers, Pappachan E. Kolattukudy

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) becomes dormant and phenotypically drug resistant when it encounters multiple stresses within the host. Inability of currently available drugs to kill latent Mtb is a major impediment to curing and possibly eradicating tuberculosis (TB). Most in vitro dormancy models, using single stress factors, fail to generate a truly dormant Mtb population. An in vitro model that generates truly dormant Mtb cells is needed to elucidate the metabolic requirements that allow Mtb to successfully go through dormancy, identify new drug targets, and to screen drug candidates to discover novel drugs that can kill dormant pathogen. Methodology/Principal Findings: …

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Bacterial Selenoproteins: A Role In Pathogenesis And Targets For Antimicrobial Development, Sarah Rosario Jan 2009

Bacterial Selenoproteins: A Role In Pathogenesis And Targets For Antimicrobial Development, Sarah Rosario

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Selenoproteins are unique proteins in which selenocysteine is inserted into the polypeptide chain by highly specialized translational machinery. They exist within all three kingdoms of life. The functions of these proteins in biology are still being defined. In particular, the importance of selenoproteins in pathogenic microorganisms has received little attention. We first established that a nosocomial pathogen, Clostridium difficile, utilizes a selenoenzyme dependent pathway for energy metabolism. Following this initial characterization, we demonstrate that this pathway is linked to production of toxins by this organism. Finally, we show that interruption of selenium metabolism is a viable pathway for development of …

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A Study Of The Relationship Between Second-Order Change Leadership Behaviors Of Principals And School Grades Of Florida Title I Elementary Schools, Gonzalo La Cava Jan 2009

A Study Of The Relationship Between Second-Order Change Leadership Behaviors Of Principals And School Grades Of Florida Title I Elementary Schools, Gonzalo La Cava

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between second-order change leadership behaviors and the grade assigned to schools in large urban districts by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). A total of 101 Title I elementary school principals from large urban school districts with 60+% students on Free and Reduced School Lunch participated in the study. Specifically, this study analyzed 7 of the 21 second-order change factor responsibilities. They include (a) knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, (b) optimizer, (c) intellectual stimulation, (d) change agent, (e) monitoring/evaluating, (f) flexibility, and (g) ideals/beliefs. The findings of this study were …

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Adjusting The Role Of Chiropractors In The United States: Why Narrowing Chiropractor Scope Of Practice Statutes Will Protect Patients, Peter Morrison Jan 2009

Adjusting The Role Of Chiropractors In The United States: Why Narrowing Chiropractor Scope Of Practice Statutes Will Protect Patients, Peter Morrison

Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

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The Criminalization Of Poverty, Kaaryn Gustafson Jan 2009

The Criminalization Of Poverty, Kaaryn Gustafson

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Rock Child, Deborah Garwood Jan 2009

Rock Child, Deborah Garwood

Theses

Physician Lawrence "Doc" Bass lives in Ellington, Missouri. Forced to close his practice due to crippling arthritis, Doc has resigned himself to early retirement-until the day he meets Aubrey, a boy with an unusual birthmark on his back. Aubrey fits perfectly into the already quirky family of Hickcocks. He may be just a child, but strange things-good things-begin to happen whenever Aubrey is around. But not all of the Ellington folks feel the same way about him; some have an agenda for the boy. Doc, his good friend Sheriff Baines, and a host of other folks come in contact with …

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Iron-Induced Cerebellar Purkinje Cell Loss Is Ameliorated By Flunarizine, Ramazan Kozan, M. Ömer Bostanci, Tuncer Nacar, Ali̇ Aslan, Faruk Bağirici Jan 2009

Iron-Induced Cerebellar Purkinje Cell Loss Is Ameliorated By Flunarizine, Ramazan Kozan, M. Ömer Bostanci, Tuncer Nacar, Ali̇ Aslan, Faruk Bağirici

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: In this study, we investigated the effect of intracerebroventricular-injected iron neurotoxicity on the total number of cerebellar Purkinje cells in rats and the possible neuroprotective effect of flunarizine, a piperazine-derived calcium channel blocker. Materials and Methods: Rats were divided into four groups: control, flunarizine, iron, and iron + flunarizine groups. Rats in the iron and iron + flunarizine groups received intracerebro-ventricular iron (FeCl_36H_2O, 200 mM, 2.5 µl), while those in flunarizine and iron + flunarizine groups were intraperitoneally injected with flunarizine (10 mg/kg/day) once a day after the operation for 10 days. After 10 days, all rats were perfused …

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Impact Of Socioeconomic Conditions And Parasitic Infection On Hemoglobin Level Among Children In Um-Unnasser Village, Gaza Strip, Bassam F. Al-Zain Jan 2009

Impact Of Socioeconomic Conditions And Parasitic Infection On Hemoglobin Level Among Children In Um-Unnasser Village, Gaza Strip, Bassam F. Al-Zain

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims: A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the impact of socioeconomic conditions and intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) on hemoglobin level among children aged 2-15 years in Um-Unnasser village, North Gaza, Palestine. Materials and Methods: The data were collected using structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis of blood and fecal samples. Results: Of 256 children, 25% were anemic and prevalence was higher in children aged below six years. Overall prevalence of IPI was 46.9%. Ascaris lumbricoides (11.3%), Giardia lamblia (8.2%), Hymenolepis nana (6.2%), Entamoeba histolytica (5.1%), Strongyloides stercoralis (2.0%), Enterobius vermicularis (2.7%), and Trichuris trichiura (0.3%) were the most frequently found, …

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The Effects Of The Diet And Diet+Exercise On Changes In Weight During Adolescence, Çeti̇n Yaman Jan 2009

The Effects Of The Diet And Diet+Exercise On Changes In Weight During Adolescence, Çeti̇n Yaman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: This study was carried out in 2121 primary school students in the Sakarya province of Turkey. The body mass index (BMI) of these 2121 students, between 10 and 14 years old, was calculated from their height and weight measurements. Two hundred twenty-nine students with a BMI value of 26 or above were included in the study. Materials and Methods: Diet and diet+exercise were applied to the subjects for 14 weeks under the supervision of expert dieticians and sports trainers. The subjects' heights and weights were measured by the same staff at the end of the 14-week period and their …

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Effect Of Isoflavone On Plasma Nitrite/Nitrate, Homocysteine, And Lipid Levels In Turkish Women In The Early Postmenopausal Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ni̇lgün Öztürk Turhan, Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Fatma Bolkan, Yüksel Onaran Jan 2009

Effect Of Isoflavone On Plasma Nitrite/Nitrate, Homocysteine, And Lipid Levels In Turkish Women In The Early Postmenopausal Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ni̇lgün Öztürk Turhan, Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Fatma Bolkan, Yüksel Onaran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of isoflavones on cardiovascular risk markers including plasma nitrite/nitrate, homocysteine, and lipid levels in Turkish women in the early postmenopausal period. Materials and Methods: Ninety participants between 42 and 59 years of age were randomly assigned to receive twice a day either isoflavone tablet (n:45) or placebo tablets (n = 45). Plasma nitrite/nitrate, homocysteine, and lipid levels were measured at baseline and after the 6 months of treatment. Results: After 6 months, isoflavone resulted in a statistically significant decrease in total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, triglyceride levels, serum homocysteine and …

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Measurement Of Total Antioxidant Response In Colorectal Cancer Using A Novel Automated Method, Abdullah Özgönül, Nurten Aksoy, Fuat Di̇lmec, Ali̇ Uzunköy, Şahi̇n Aksoy Jan 2009

Measurement Of Total Antioxidant Response In Colorectal Cancer Using A Novel Automated Method, Abdullah Özgönül, Nurten Aksoy, Fuat Di̇lmec, Ali̇ Uzunköy, Şahi̇n Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the antioxidative status in patients with colorectal cancer and healthy controls, based on measurements made using a novel method. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted between 2005 and 2007, and included 30 patients with colorectal cancer and 30 healthy controls. To determine the antioxidative status of the patients and healthy controls, serum total antioxidant capacity was measured using a novel automated method. Blood samples were taken from the healthy controls and the patients. Results: Total serum antioxidant capacity was significantly lower in colorectal cancer patients than in healthy persons (P < 0.023). Conclusions: Patients with colorectal cancer are exposed to oxidative stress, which may have a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. The novel automated method used in this study was developed in our laboratory, and is feasible and fully automated; therefore, it may be useful for evaluating oxidative-antioxidative balance in patients with colorectal cancer.

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Radiological And Pathological Correlation In Patients With Bronchioloalveolar Lung Carcinoma, Serpi̇l Öcal, Gülnur Önde Üçoluk, Belgi̇n Samurkaşoğlu, Funda Demi̇rağ, İlker Eti̇kan, Peli̇n Bayazit Jan 2009

Radiological And Pathological Correlation In Patients With Bronchioloalveolar Lung Carcinoma, Serpi̇l Öcal, Gülnur Önde Üçoluk, Belgi̇n Samurkaşoğlu, Funda Demi̇rağ, İlker Eti̇kan, Peli̇n Bayazit

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To assess the correlation between pathological and radiological findings in patients with pure bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the pathological and radiological findings in patients with pure BAC. Results: We reviewed the case records, pathological specimens, and computer files of 26 patients with a pathologic diagnosis of pure BAC during a 3-year period. There was a statistically significant relationship between pathological and radiological findings (X^2 = 15.143, P = 0.004). There was a correlation between mucinous pathology and diffuse pattern, as well as between non-mucinous pathology and solitary nodule/mass/cavitation. A statistically significant relationship between lymphocytic …

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Does Employment Status Influence Obesity Prevalence Among Females? A Comparative Study From Ankara, Turkey, Di̇lek Aslan, Zeynep Altin, Necmi̇ye Beydağ, Celi̇le Hati̇poğlu Jan 2009

Does Employment Status Influence Obesity Prevalence Among Females? A Comparative Study From Ankara, Turkey, Di̇lek Aslan, Zeynep Altin, Necmi̇ye Beydağ, Celi̇le Hati̇poğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: In this study, we aimed to compare the nutritional habits and obesity status of employed and not-employed (i.e. homemakers) women from an urban population in Ankara between April 2 and 17, 2007. Materials and methods: Employed females (107) were amongst Keçiören (a district of Ankara) municipal employees, and homemakers were selected among the residents of the catchment area of a primary health care unit (PHCU) within the same district. The 2 groups (employed and homemakers) were high school and university graduates and were similar to each other in terms of education and age. The World Health Organization defines "overweight" …

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Clinical And Pathological Features Of Nodular Gastritis In Adults, İbrahi̇m Koral Önal, Cenk Sökmensüer, Eda Demi̇r Önal, Osman Ersoy, Özgür Yeni̇ova, Musa Aydinli, Özlem Yönem, Özgür Harmanci, Yusuf Bayraktar, Fi̇gen Batman Jan 2009

Clinical And Pathological Features Of Nodular Gastritis In Adults, İbrahi̇m Koral Önal, Cenk Sökmensüer, Eda Demi̇r Önal, Osman Ersoy, Özgür Yeni̇ova, Musa Aydinli, Özlem Yönem, Özgür Harmanci, Yusuf Bayraktar, Fi̇gen Batman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Data on antral nodularity in adults are sparse. Although the association of nodular gastritis with Helicobacter pylori infection is well known, its potential as a premalignant lesion and its association with other gastroduodenal diseases are questionable. Materials and methods: The medical records of the patients between 2003 and 2006 were retrospectively reviewed to analyze their demographics, clinical characteristics, and endoscopic and pathological features. Results: Of 9949 adult patients who underwent endoscopy, 185 (1.86%) were diagnosed with nodular gastritis, 167 (90%) of whom had dyspepsia. The presence of Helicobacter pylori was demonstrated in 65.4% (121/185). There were 16 cases (8.7%) …

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Acute Pancreatitis As An Atypical Presentation Of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura And Cystic Fibrosis, Murat Çakir, Beri̇l Di̇lber, Mukaddes Kalyoncu, Embi̇ya Di̇lber, Ayşe Aksoy, Erol Erduran Jan 2009

Acute Pancreatitis As An Atypical Presentation Of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura And Cystic Fibrosis, Murat Çakir, Beri̇l Di̇lber, Mukaddes Kalyoncu, Embi̇ya Di̇lber, Ayşe Aksoy, Erol Erduran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare clinical entity in childhood. Two children, aged 10 and 14 years, were hospitalized for acute abdominal pain. Clinical and laboratory findings were compatible with AP. Both patients were given supportive medications. Two days after admission, the first patient had purpuric lesions on both buttocks and lower extremities, and occult bleeding. The clinical picture was consistent with Henoch-Schonlein purpura, with pancreatitis and gastrointestinal involvement. The patient’s clinical condition improved rapidly after administration of prednisolone. The second patient had digital clubbing on physical examination, and positive sweat chloride test results led to the diagnosis of cystic …

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Humoral Immunity And Haemoglobin F (Hbf) Status In Steady State Adult Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Asymptomatic Malaria, John Ayodele Olaniyi, Olatubosun Ganiyu Arinola Jan 2009

Humoral Immunity And Haemoglobin F (Hbf) Status In Steady State Adult Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Asymptomatic Malaria, John Ayodele Olaniyi, Olatubosun Ganiyu Arinola

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Nigeria, where malaria is prevalent, has the largest sickle cell gene pool in the world. To this end, there is a need for increased understanding of the pathophysiology of HbSS patients in a malaria endemic zone to reduce mortality. Haematology Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Materials and methods: The levels of HbF, IgG, IgA, IgM, transferin (TRF), C-reactive protein (CRP), and haptoglobin (HPT) were determined in 14 Nigerians having HbAA genotype with malaria parasitaemia (HbAA +MP), 17 Nigerians having haemoglobin AA genotype without malaria parasitaemia (HbAA -MP), 15 Nigerians having haemoglobin SS genotype without malaria parasitaemia (HbSS -MP), …

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Effect Of Weaning Regimen On Energy Profiles And Reproductive Performance Of Beef Cows, J. F. Odhiambo, J. D. Rhinehart, R. Helmondollar, J. Y. Pritchard, P. I. Osborne, E. E. Felton, R. A. Dailey Jan 2009

Effect Of Weaning Regimen On Energy Profiles And Reproductive Performance Of Beef Cows, J. F. Odhiambo, J. D. Rhinehart, R. Helmondollar, J. Y. Pritchard, P. I. Osborne, E. E. Felton, R. A. Dailey

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

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Fcs 3000 : Family Resource Management, Fcs Jan 2009

Fcs 3000 : Family Resource Management, Fcs

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Fcs 2000 : Family Perspectives, Fcs Jan 2009

Fcs 2000 : Family Perspectives, Fcs

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Fcs 5155 : Principles Of Nutrition Education, Fcs Jan 2009

Fcs 5155 : Principles Of Nutrition Education, Fcs

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Kss 2850 : Fitness For Life, Kinesiology And Sports Studies Jan 2009

Kss 2850 : Fitness For Life, Kinesiology And Sports Studies

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2009 Children's Legislative Report Card, Children's Advocacy Institute, University Of San Diego School Of Law Jan 2009

2009 Children's Legislative Report Card, Children's Advocacy Institute, University Of San Diego School Of Law

Children's Legislative Report Card

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