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The Effects Of Adding Motivational Interviewing To A Behavioral Coaching Intervention To Increase Physical Activity, Ryley Acrea

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Most people do not meet the physical activity guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). Sufficient physical activity plays an important role in preventing chronic illnesses, such as Type 2 diabetes, which are a burden on the health care system. Health coaching (a client-centered approach to improve health outcomes) holds promise as a preventive strategy to change health behavior and limit office visits, thereby reducing the burden of illnesses caused by physical inactivity. One component of health coaching that warrants more research is motivational interviewing. The current study used a multiple baseline …

Silver(I) And Copper(Ii) Complexes Of 1,10-Phenanthroline-5,6-Dione Against Phialophora Verrucosa: A Focus On The Interaction With Human Macrophages And Galleria Mellonella Larvae, Marcela Q. Granato, Thaís P. Mello Thaís P. Mello, Renata S Nascimento, Marcos D. Pereira, Thabatta L.S.A. Rosa, Maria C.V. Pessolani, Malachy Mccann Malachy Mccann, Michael Devereux, Marta H. Branquinha

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Phialophora verrucosa is a dematiaceous fungus that causes mainly chromoblastomycosis, but also disseminated infections such as phaeohyphomycosis and mycetoma. These diseases are extremely hard to treat and often refractory to current antifungal therapies. In this work, we have evaluated the effect of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione (phendione) and its metal-based complexes, [Ag (phendione)2]ClO4 and [Cu(phendione)3](ClO4)2.4H2O, against P. verrucosa, focusing on (i) conidial viability when combined with amphotericin B (AmB); (ii) biofilm formation and disarticulation events; (iii) in vitro interaction with human macrophages; and (iv) in vivo infection of Galleria mellonella larvae. The combination of AmB with each of the test compounds promoted …

Maternal Feeding Practices And Toddlers’ Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: Results From The Dit - Coombe Hospital Birth Cohort In Ireland, Xiyao Liu, Qianling Zhou, Keara Clarke, Katherine Younger, Meijing An, Zhouyinuo Li, Yang Tan, John Kearney

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Health benefits of fruit and vegetable have been well recognized. However, insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetable is prevalent among toddlers, and has become a global public health issue. Maternal feeding practices are potential factors influencing toddlers’ dietary intake, including fruit and vegetable intake. This study was conducted to explore the influence of maternal feeding practices on toddlers’ fruit and vegetable consumption in Ireland.

The Role Of Demographic And Clinical Characteristics On Risk Of Covid-19 Related Infection And Mortality, A. O'Shea, M. Youssef, M. Connolly, A. Al Lawati, S.I. Shah, S. Walsh, D. Mccartney, J. Faul

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Since the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) which causes Covid-19, global health systems have struggled to cope with the rising number of related infections, acute admissions and mortalities. Poorer clinical outcomes have been observed amongst older patients with Covid-19 and males, and in those who are obese or who have darker skin(1) . Additionally, poorer outcomes including increased mortality have been associated with low vitamin D status(2,3) . The current observational study aimed to elucidate the association between patient demographic, anthropometric, clinical and biometric characteristics and Covid-19 disease severity and mortality.

Student Readiness Of Colleges: A Qualitative Study, Karen Widger Caldwell, Cala Millis, Timothy N. Constant, Patrick Borg, Katherine Threatt-Morgan, Christopher J. F. Burke

Journal of College Access

Using the framework of belonging, this qualitative study explores how one upper midwestern college engages in student-readiness and explores the disconnects that create barriers to student-readiness. The study investigates ‘student readiness’ broadly through the literature and more specifically by narrowing efforts to a detailed examination of one college by conducting interviews, observations, and collecting artifacts. The results of the study revealed that the college addressed student readiness differently depending on perspectives of staff/faculty, administration, and students. Three themes emerged after coding and examination of the data: supports, community and disconnect.

Introduction To Pasture Ecology - Ky Grazing Conf 2021, Edward Barrow Rayburn

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

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Identifying Novel Isotopic Tracers Of Marine Primary Producers To Study Food Web Carbon Cycles, Angela Stahl

Open Access Master's Theses

Eukaryotic microalgae play critical roles in global biogeochemical cycling, the efficacy of the biological pump, and the structure and function of most marine food webs. Compound-specific isotope analysis of amino acids (CSIA-AA) couples molecular-level biomarkers with stable isotope analyses to track the contribution of primary producers to food webs. Previous work has developed δ13CAA fingerprints for major groups of primary producers but categorized all marine algae together despite their vast taxonomic and ecological diversity. This work characterizes the δ13CAA fingerprints of four major groups of eukaryotic microalgae — diatoms, dinoflagellates, raphidophytes, and prasinophytes — in controlled cultures, and quantifies the …

Marine Debris Removal: A Case Study On South Korean Marine Litter Management, Eliya M. Baron Lopez

Open Access Master's Theses

Marine plastic pollution is an ongoing global problem, with adverse consequences on human health and marine ecosystems, and requires diverse solutions to eliminate leakages into the oceans via rivers, waste outflows, and direct dumping from vessels. Developed coastal states, like South Korea, have been quietly investing in marine litter management strategies that focus on coastal areas. South Korea is required by national law to establish marine debris management plans that implement policies to address the prevention, collection, and promotion of marine litter. One of these strategies include the implementation of floating debris containment booms (FDCB) in South Korean coastal and …

Several Factors And Their Role In Control Of Lepidoptera Populations, Alex K. Baranowski

Open Access Master's Theses

A number of factors influence Lepidoptera populations. The larvae are at the mercy of their environment, susceptible to the effects of poor food quality, and highly vulnerable to predation. In this thesis I present three manuscripts dealing with a small snapshot of what dynamics are at play in the control of Lepidoptera numbers.

Host quality is a cornerstone of developmental success, with host suitability to the herbivore in question being affected by the plant’s nutritional profile and its defenses against herbivory. Plant genotype influences plant suitability to herbivores; domesticated plants selected for properties such as high fruit yield are demonstrably …

Applying Model Approaches In Non-Model Systems: A Review And Case Study On Coral Cell Culture, Liza M. Roger, Hannah G. Reich, Evan Lawrence, Shuaifeng Li, Whitney Vizgaudis, Nathan Brenner, Lokender Kumar, Judith Klein-Seetharaman, Jinkyu Yang, Hollie M. Putnam, Nastassja A. Lewinski

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Model systems approaches search for commonality in patterns underlying biological diversity and complexity led by common evolutionary paths. The success of the approach does not rest on the species chosen but on the scalability of the model and methods used to develop the model and engage research. Fine-tuning approaches to improve coral cell cultures will provide a robust platform for studying symbiosis breakdown, the calcification mechanism and its disruption, protein interactions, micronutrient transport/exchange, and the toxicity of nanoparticles, among other key biological aspects, with the added advantage of minimizing the ethical conundrum of repeated testing on ecologically threatened organisms. The …

Clinical Outcomes Of A Community Clinic-Based Lifestyle Change Program For Prevention And Management Of Metabolic Syndrome: Results Of The ‘Vida Sana/Healthy Life’ Program, Patricia Markham Risica, Meghan L. Mccarthy, Katherine L. Barry, Susan P. Oliverio, Kim M. Gans, Anne S. De Groot

Institute for Immunology and Informatics Faculty Publications

Introduction: As US Hispanic populations are at higher risk than non-Hispanics for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes targeted interventions are clearly needed. This paper presents the four years results of the Vida Sana Program (VSP), which was developed and is implemented by a small clinic serving mostly Spanish-speaking, limited literacy population.

Methods: The eight-week course of interactive two-hour sessions taught by Navegantes, bilingual/cultural community health workers, was delivered to participants with hypertension, or high lipids, BMI, waist circumference, glucose or hemoglobin A1C (A1C). Measures, collected by Navegantes and clinic nurses, included blood chemistries, blood pressure, anthropometry, and an …

Case Study On The Therapeutic Effect Of Exercise Program On Breast Cancer Survivors During And After Chemotherapy Treatment, John Kolade

Research Papers

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The Risks For Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating In Refugee & Immigrant Experiences And The Imperative Of Culturally Alert Screening, Chantal A. Bushelle

Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects

Eating Disorders (ED)/Disordered Eating (DE) largely remain outside of global mental health agendas. There are limited data on the epidemiology EDs/DE in refugee and immigrant populations, and there is a paucity of research on refugee and immigrant experiences of EDs/DE. Study of acculturation issues in refugee and immigrant populations have historically missed investigating what role and impact experiences of stress and trauma (e.g., historical, chronic) along with cultural change and transition may have on their food attitudes and eating behaviors. While there has been some study of eating habits within refugee and immigrant populations, the focus is typically on food …

Monitoring The Variation In The Gut Microbiota Of Captive Woolly Monkeys Related To Changes In Diet During A Reintroduction Process, Camilo Quiroga-González, Luis Alberto Chica Cardenas, Mónica Ramírez, Alejandro Reyes, Camila González, Pablo R. Stevenson

Open Access Publications

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A Novel Precision Approach To Overcome The "Addiction Pandemic" By Incorporating Genetic Addiction Risk Severity (Gars) And Dopamine Homeostasis Restoration, Kenneth Blum, Shan Kazmi, Edward J Modestino, Bill William Downs, Debasis Bagchi, David Baron, Thomas Mclaughlin, Richard Green, Rehan Jalali, Panayotis K Thanos, Igor Elman, Rajendra D Badgaiyan, Abdalla Bowirrat, Mark S Gold

Open Access Publications

This article describes a unique therapeutic precision intervention, a formulation of enkephalinase inhibitors, enkephalin, and dopamine-releasing neuronutrients, to induce dopamine homeostasis for detoxification and treatment of individuals genetically predisposed to developing reward deficiency syndrome (RDS). The formulations are based on the results of the addiction risk severity (GARS) test. Based on both neurogenetic and epigenetic evidence, the test evaluates the presence of reward genes and risk alleles. Existing evidence demonstrates that the novel genetic risk testing system can successfully stratify the potential for developing opioid use disorder (OUD) related risks or before initiating opioid analgesic therapy and RDS risk for …

Universal School Meals And Associations With Student Participation, Attendance, Academic Performance, Diet Quality, Food Security, And Body Mass Index: A Systematic Review, Juliana F W Cohen, Amelie A Hecht, Gabriella M Mcloughlin, Lindsey Turner, Marlene B Schwartz

Open Access Publications

The school environment plays an important role in children's diets and overall health, and policies for universal free school meals have the potential to contribute to positive child health outcomes. This systematic review evaluates studies examining the association between universal free school meals and students' school meal participation rates, diets, attendance, academic performance, and Body Mass Index (BMI), as well as school finances. The search was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A search for studies published in economically developed countries published through December 2020 was performed in PubMed, Education Resources Information …

Cannabis-Induced Hypodopaminergic Anhedonia And Cognitive Decline In Humans: Embracing Putative Induction Of Dopamine Homeostasis, Kenneth Blum, Jag Khalsa, Jean Lud Cadet, David Baron, Abdalla Bowirrat, Brent Boyett, Lisa Lott, Raymond Brewer, Marjorie Gondré-Lewis, Gregory Bunt, Shan Kazmi, Mark S Gold

Open Access Publications

Over years, the regular use of cannabis has substantially increased among young adults, as indicated by the rise in cannabis use disorder (CUD), with an estimated prevalence of 8. 3% in the United States. Research shows that exposure to cannabis is associated with hypodopaminergic anhedonia (depression), cognitive decline, poor memory, inattention, impaired learning performance, reduced dopamine brain response-associated emotionality, and increased addiction severity in young adults. The addiction medicine community is increasing concern because of the high content of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) currently found in oral and vaping cannabis products, the cognitive effects of cannabis may become more pronounced in young …

Predicting Outcomes In Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy Using Wearable Technology And Machine Learning: Prospective Cohort Study, Heidy Cos, Dingwen Li, Gregory Williams, Jeffrey Chininis, Ruixuan Dai, Jingwen Zhang, Rohit Srivastava, Lacey Raper, Dominic Sanford, William Hawkins, Chenyang Lu, Chet W Hammill

Open Access Publications

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and although pancreatectomy is currently the only curative treatment, it is associated with significant morbidity.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of wearable telemonitoring technologies to predict treatment outcomes using patient activity metrics and machine learning.

METHODS: In this prospective, single-center, single-cohort study, patients scheduled for pancreatectomy were provided with a wearable telemonitoring device to be worn prior to surgery. Patient clinical data were collected and all patients were evaluated using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program surgical risk calculator …

Whipworm-Associated Intestinal Microbiome Members Consistent Across Both Human And Mouse Hosts, Bruce A Rosa, Caroline Snowden, John Martin, Kerstin Fischer, Jonah Kupritz, Ethiopia Beshah, Taniawati Supali, Lincoln Gankpala, Peter U Fischer, Joseph F Urban, Makedonka Mitreva

Open Access Publications

The human whipworm

Cerebrospinal Fluid Ncam-1 Concentration Is Associated With Neurodevelopmental Outcome In Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus Of Prematurity, David D. Limbrick, Diego M. Morales, Et Al.

Open Access Publications

OBJECTIVE: Efforts directed at mitigating neurological disability in preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) are limited by a dearth of quantifiable metrics capable of predicting long-term outcome. The objective of this study was to examine the relationships between candidate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers of PHH and neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants undergoing neurosurgical treatment for PHH.

STUDY DESIGN: Preterm infants with PHH were enrolled across the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network. CSF samples were collected at the time of temporizing neurosurgical procedure (n = 98). Amyloid precursor protein (APP), L1CAM, NCAM-1, and total protein (TP) were compared …

Cxcl17 Is A Specific Diagnostic Biomarker For Severe Pandemic Influenza A(H1n1) That Predicts Poor Clinical Outcome, Jose Alberto Choreño-Parra, Shabaana A Khader, Et Al

Open Access Publications

The C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 17 (CXCL17) is chemotactic for myeloid cells, exhibits bactericidal activity, and exerts anti-viral functions. This chemokine is constitutively expressed in the respiratory tract, suggesting a role in lung defenses. However, little is known about the participation of CXCL17 against relevant respiratory pathogens in humans. Here, we evaluated the serum levels and lung tissue expression pattern of CXCL17 in a cohort of patients with severe pandemic influenza A(H1N1) from Mexico City. Peripheral blood samples obtained on admission and seven days after hospitalization were processed for determinations of serum CXCL17 levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The …

Gestational Age-Specific Complete Blood Count Signatures In Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Julia M Pantalone, Silvia Liu, Oluwabunmi O Olaloye, Erica C Prochaska, Toby Yanowitz, Melissa M Riley, Justin R Buland, Beverly S Brozanski, Misty Good, Liza Konnikova

Open Access Publications

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The Position Of Single-Base Deletions In The Vntr Sequence Of The Carboxyl Ester Lipase (Cel) Gene Determines Proteotoxicity, Anny Gravdal, Xunjun Xiao, Miriam Cnop, Khadija El Jellas, Stefan Johansson, Pål R. Njølstad, Mark E. Lowe, Bente B. Johansson, Anders Molven, Karianne Fjeld

Open Access Publications

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4Β-Hydroxycholesterol Is A Prolipogenic Factor That Promotes Srebp1c Expression And Activity Through The Liver X Receptor, Ofer Moldavski, Peter-James H. Zushin, Charles A. Berdan, Robert J. Van Eijkeren, Xuntian Jiang, Mingxing Qian, Daniel S. Ory, Douglas F. Covey, Daniel K. Nomura, Andreas Stahl, Ethan J. Weiss, Roberto Zoncu

Open Access Publications

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Chromosome Xq23 Is Associated With Lower Atherogenic Lipid Concentrations And Favorable Cardiometabolic Indices, Pradeep Natarajan, Lucinda Antonacci-Fulton, Susan K. Dutcher, D.C. Rao, C. Charles Gu, Karen Schwander, Yun Ju Sung, Et Al.

Open Access Publications

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Gut Microbiome Contributions To Altered Metabolism In A Pig Model Of Undernutrition, Hao-Wei Chang, Nathan P. Mcnulty, Matthew C. Hibberd, David O'Donnell, Jiye Cheng, Vincent Lombard, Bernard Henrissat, Olga Ilkayeva, Michael J. Muehlbauer, Christopher B. Newgard, Michael J. Barratt, Xi Lin, Jack Odle, Jeffrey I. Gordon

Open Access Publications

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Long-Term Intake Of Gluten And Cognitive Function Among Us Women, Yiqing Wang, Benjamin Lebwohl, Raaj Mehta, Yin Cao, Peter H.R. Green, Francine Grodstein, Manol Jovani, Paul Lochhead, Olivia I. Okereke, Laura Sampson, Walter C. Willett, Qi Sun, Andrew T. Chan

Open Access Publications

Importance: Gluten avoidance has been suggested as having a benefit to cognitive health among the general population, given the link between gluten and cognitive impairment in patients with celiac disease. However, data are lacking in individuals without celiac disease.

Objective: To examine whether gluten intake is associated with cognitive function in women without celiac disease.

Design, Setting, and Participants: This cohort study included US women who participated in the longitudinal, population-based Nurses' Health Study II and had not previously or subsequently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Dietary data were collected from 1991 to 2015, and data on cognitive function were …

Physical Activity, Weight, And Outcomes In Patients Receiving Chemotherapy For Metastatic Breast Cancer (C40502/Alliance), Jennifer A. Ligibel, Luke Huebner, Hope S. Rugo, Harold J. Burstein, Debra L. Toppmeyer, Carey K. Anders, Cynthia Ma, William T. Barry, Vera Suman, Lisa A. Carey, Ann H. Partridge, Clifford A. Hudis, Eric P. Winer

Open Access Publications

Background: Obesity and inactivity are associated with increased risk of cancer-related and overall mortality in breast cancer, but there are few data in metastatic disease.

Methods: Cancer and Leukemia Group B 40502 was a randomized trial of first-line taxane-based chemotherapy for patients with metastatic breast cancer. Height and weight were collected at enrollment. After 299 patients enrolled, the study was amended to assess recreational physical activity (PA) at enrollment using the Nurses' Health Study Exercise Questionnaire. Associations with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were evaluated using stratified Cox modeling (strata included hormone receptor status, prior taxane, bevacizumab use, …

Is The Intestine A Portal Of Entry For The Serious Covid-19 Complications Of Endotoxemia And Thrombosis?, David H. Alpers

Open Access Publications

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Endothelial Ether Lipids Link The Vasculature To Blood Pressure, Behavior, And Neurodegeneration, Larry D. Spears, Sangeeta Adak, Guifang Dong, Xiaochao Wei, George Spyropoulos, Qiang Zhang, Li Yin, Chu Feng, Donghua Hu, Irfan J. Lodhi, Fong-Fu Hsu, Rithwick Rajagopal, Kevin K. Noguchi, Carmen M. Halabi, Lindsey Brier, Annie R. Bice, Brian V. Lananna, Erik S. Musiek, Oshri Avraham, Valeria Cavalli, Jerrah K. Holth, David M. Holtzman, David F. Wozniak, Joseph P. Culver, Clay F. Semenkovich

Open Access Publications

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