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Retinal Stem Cell Culture On Planar Scaffold For Transplantation In Animal Models Of Retinal Degeneration, Tina Xia

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

Successful differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into retinal cells and subsequent transplantation in animal models have made stem cell-based therapy a closer possibility for treating retinal degenerations. However, major limitations are low efficiency in deriving desired cell types and continued need for large animal studies to validate small animal studies. In this study, we modified a biopolymer scaffold with laminin-521 as a novel substrate to culture retinal progenitor cells (RPCs). We hypothesize that laminin-521 will increase cell retention and provide a developmental signal for RPCs to mature and self-organize. The RPC scaffold culture was transplanted into a RD10 mice, a …

Central Washington University 2018-2019 Graduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Central Washington University 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

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Learning Cultural Humility Through Stories And Global Service-Learning, Stephanie Fisher, Eloise Hockett, Linda Samek

Faculty Publications - College of Nursing

Service-learning experiences are often utilized by nursing programs in efforts to increase the cultural competence of nursing students. Through the use of sharing story, the concepts of cultural competence and cultural humility can be explained for students preparing for upcoming intercultural experiences. This case study describes the experience of nursing students and university faculty on their first service-learning trip to rural Kenya and how the intercultural issues were navigated there as students developed characteristics of cultural humility. This story is now being shared in preparations for subsequent international trips with nursing students and can be a model for programs wanting …

Academic Program Review, Process And Procedures (Eighth Edition), Office Of Assessment And The Academic Program Review Office

UNM HLC 2018-19 Assurance Argument Evidence

This is the eighth edition of the APR manual, efficacious since August 2018. This comprehensively details the APR process of UNM, including documenting its Guiding Principles (p. 6), and the format for a program's "Plan of Action" (p.11).

Center For Diabetes & Nutrition Education Pamphlet, Health And Sciences Center

UNM HLC 2018-19 Assurance Argument Evidence

A short pamphlet that gives some information on the Center for Diabetes & Nutrition Education located within the university HSC. It details some of the services available at the center, including counseling and guidance for those with diabetes or other conditions that require modified diets.

2018-19 University Catalog, The Graduate Program, Office Of The Registrar

UNM HLC 2018-19 Assurance Argument Evidence

General information on graduate studies at the university, as it is documented in the 2018-2019 University Catalog. This page includes a list of currently available graduate degrees, information on admission policies for graduate students, both from within the United States and Internationally, an overview of financial assistance for graduate students, and other relevant documentation for graduate studies generally.

Reach For A Healthy Snack - English, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Eat Smart, Play Hard Poster 2 English 2018, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Reach For A Healthy Snack - Spanish, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Eat Smart, Play Hard Poster 1 English 2018, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Council Of Directors Members, Usm Council Of Directors

Policies and Documents

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Molluscs (Mollusca: Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Polyplacophora) Of Laguna Madre, Tamaulipas, Mexico: Spatial And Temporal Distribution, Martha Reguero, Andrea Raz-Guzmán

Gulf of Mexico Science

Molluscs were collected in Laguna Madre from seagrass beds, macroalgae, and bare substrates with a Renfro beam net and an otter trawl. The species list includes 96 species and 48 families. Six species are dominant (Bittiolum varium, Costoanachis semiplicata, Brachidontes exustus, Crassostrea virginica, Chione cancellata, and Mulinia lateralis) and 25 are commercially important (e.g., Strombus alatus, Busycoarctum coarctatum, Triplofusus giganteus, Anadara transversa, Noetia ponderosa, Brachidontes exustus, Crassostrea virginica, Argopecten irradians, Argopecten gibbus, Chione cancellata, Mercenaria campechiensis, and Rangia flexuosa). Seventeen species …

Volume 4, Chapter 8-3: Tropics: Epiphyte Ecology, Part 1, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Subchapters

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Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Middle-Aged Adults In Chongqing, China, Yunshuang Rao, Xianglong Xu, Dengyuan Liu, Cesar Reis, Ian M. Newman, Liqiang Qin, Manoj Sharma, Jun Shen, Yong Zhao

Department of Educational Psychology: Faculty Publications

Background: Arthritis is a common disease in China, but few studies have been conducted to explore the associated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its influencing factors in Chongqing, China. This study aimed to explore the association of arthritis and HRQoL and probe factors affecting HRQoL among arthritis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Chongqing, China. A total of 1224 adults were included in the analysis. Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) was used to measure HRQoL. Multiple linear regression models (stepwise) and covariance analysis models were used to examine the association of arthritis with …

An Educational Intervention To Raise The Awareness Of Limited Health Literacy And The Need To Utilize Recommended Strategies And Interventions Among Healthcare Clinicians In A Program Of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly Setting, Esther Carpenter

Doctoral Dissertations and Scholarly Projects

Health literacy is a complex, common, and challenging issue facing the United States and the world today. Occurring in the context of care delivery and significantly impacting the quality of care provided, health literacy is not simply a patient problem; but places a substantial burden on healthcare clinicians to ensure they are providing clear communication. Research suggests a lack of awareness and training among healthcare clinicians related to health literacy, resulting in clinicians being unaware of and unprepared to address this issue in practice. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to raise the awareness of limited health literacy …

The Impact Of An Educational Intervention To Enhance Self-Management In Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Demetria Bates

Doctoral Dissertations and Scholarly Projects

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic health condition that requires patients to be engaged in their health care. Knowledge of the disease and self-management skills are key components to improving health and outcomes in diabetes patients. Due to the lack of self-management skills, diabetes patients are at risk for diabetes-related health complications. Hemoglobin A1c is a measure that demonstrates the average blood glucose level, which is an indicator of diabetes control. Medical treatments and education are continuously improving and readily for type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this project was to enhance knowledge and self-management skills among chronic care …

No. 27: Food Security In Africa's Secondary Cities: No. 1 Mzuzu, Malawi, Liam Riley, Emmanuel Chilanga, Lovemore Zuze, Amanda Joynt

African Food Security Urban Network

This report marks the first stage of AFSUN’s goal of expanding knowledge about urban food systems and experiences of household food insecurity in secondary African cities. It contributes to an understanding of poverty and sustainability in Mzuzu, Malawi, through the lens of household food security. The focus on food as an urban issue not only speaks to the development challenges presented by urbanization, but it also brings a fresh perspective to debates about food security in Malawi. The urban setting highlights the changing food system in Malawi where people in rural and urban areas are increasingly reliant on cash income …

Cc: Connecticut College Magazine, Winter 2018, Connecticut College

Alumni News/Connecticut College Magazine

No abstract provided.

Food Safety Governance In Vietnam: Obstacles And Opportunities, Saskia Stark-Ewing

Government and International Relations Honors Papers

Vietnamese people frequently express fear about commercially available food in their country. What accounts for these fears and what is the Government of Vietnam doing to respond to these fears? That is the puzzle this thesis aims to solve.

Traditional Vietnamese food consumption patterns are increasingly burdened by food safety challenges accompanying Vietnam’s transition to a market-oriented economy. An already weak food safety regulatory system is forced to navigate a changing society, political climate, economy, and international market.

This public policy study is based on survey research conducted in Vietnam, personal interviews with vendors, consumers, government officials, NGO representatives and …

Child Care Teachers’ Knowledge Of Fun Physical Activities And Healthy Food Choices For Pre-School Children, Elizabeth Gwyn

Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects

The focus of this project was to explore child-care teachers’ knowledge of fun physical activities and healthy food choice activities for preschool children. A four-week educational session was implemented in a rural child-care center. The intervention provided education in relationship to the implementation of fun physical activities and healthy food choice activities for child-care teachers during preschoolers structured playtime. The Child Care Teachers’ Knowledge Evaluation (CCTKE) tool developed by the doctoral student was used to collect responses from participants before and after the intervention. The participants’ data was analyzed using a t-test. There were no statistically significant differences between the …

Course Catalog 2018-2019, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

No abstract provided.

Csusb Statistical Factbook (2018), California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Statistical Factbook

No abstract provided.

Interim Project Descriptions 2018, Wofford College. Committee On The Interim

Interim Catalogues

No abstract provided.

2018 Undergraduate Research And Creative Inquiry Symposium Book Of Abstracts, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Symposia

Book of Abstracts for Fall 2018 OUR Symposium

Project Based Learning Instructional Design And The Benefits If Brings To Modern Classrooms Specifically In Special Education, Maylynn E. Arntzen

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores and defines what project based learning instruction is, and focuses on the impact it has on both traditional and special education classroom environments. The research examines the issues that schools face in the 21st Century using both traditional instructional design and project based learning, while shedding light on the benefits of the project based learning instructional design. This thesis examines a range student's ages, cultures, socio-economic status, special education needs/abilities, and motivation levels. When implemented, project based learning instruction is able to enhance the social, emotional, and academic achievement capabilities of the students who receive it as …

Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign, Lauren Elizabeth Bennett, Lisa M. Brown

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine and explore which factors affect the menstrual cycle and how the menstrual cycle has a significant health impact on women’s lives. Theoretical framework: Dorothea Orem, with the Orem Model of Nursing is patient driven. Orem’s beliefs are based on promoting life processes, modes of functioning within health and disease, growth and development, and movement within space. Learning about menstrual cycles and fertility, achieving or preventing pregnancy, delivering a baby, and becoming a mother are all comprised of multiple journeys that are intertwined within one another in women’s health. Research articles: Twenty-two …

Personal Health Habits Of Pas And The Effect These Habits Have On Preventive Health Counseling Practices, Emily A. Carstens, Megan L. Englund

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Chronic disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The burden of chronic disease can be largely prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. Individuals often receive their knowledge about preventive health recommendations from their primary care provider, and healthcare providers are more likely to counsel patients about the healthful behaviors they themselves practice. This study utilized a survey distributed to the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants to assess the personal health habits of physician assistants and the effect personal health has on preventive health counseling practices. A personal health score and counseling score were calculated …

Youth Participatory Action Research And Diet Decolonization To Improve Student Learning And Community Health: A Literature Review, Lyle S. Dandridge Jr.

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The present study reviews the current literature related to culturally relevant nutrition education and its applicability to student learning within a secondary school setting. Specifically, this study examines how a youth participatory action research (YPAR) framework can be used to introduce students to the Diet Decolonization concept. In tandem, these ideals seek to improve student nutrition through evidence-based instruction, while also remaining sensitive to students’ diverse backgrounds. A tentative YPAR research design is offered, as well as recommendations for researchers to avoid bias and promote reflective thought prior to embarking on this type of research.

A Community Outreach Project Assisting Evergreen Elementary School With Students’ Nutritional Needs, Robin C. Erickson, Nicole Roach, Megan Smith

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Nine months out of the year, students within the United States attend elementary school to be educated on English, mathematics, history, and other topics. The Anoka- Hennepin School District’s philosophy of an elementary education highlights many important factors for success in school but neglects to highlight nutrition as one of the factors. The purpose of our community outreach project is aimed at reducing the stress of hunger for the students at Evergreen Elementary School (EES) by implementing a food drive. Through the food drive, the project team members were able to collect various donations including food, clothing items, and hygiene …