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The Relationship Between Land Use Change And Disease Prevalence, Allison Bjornstad

Biology and Microbiology Graduate Students Plan B Research Projects

Zoonotic disease outbreaks are becoming more novel and are increasing in frequency. This increase can be partially attributed to land use changes including deforestation, urbanization, and cultivation. Land use change alters disease prevalence by causing an increase in contact rates between disease hosts and humans. Land use changes also alter species compositions in the area to contain more competent disease hosts. Each pathogen can react to these changes in different ways. The specific reactions that each pathogen has to land use changes should be further researched so proper mitigation steps can be taken. Once the effects of land use change …

A Qualitative Study On Pediatric Health Concerns In Ghana, Jordan Coldwell, Meghan Edalgo, Shannon Hester, Megan Johnston, Audrey Simon, Karley Wills, Patricia Catts, Phd, Rn

Anna Vaughn School of Nursing Undergraduate Work

Children in Ghana face health challenges that are magnified by the high cost of health care and limited access to resources. Ghanaian children suffer consequences from illnesses such as malaria, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disturbances, sickle cell disease, injuries and accidents, and seizures. It is important to recognize the prominent diseases of this population so that funding can be allocated to relieve the burdens caused by the disease progression. This study aims to explore the health care needs of Ghanaian children and answer the question, “What are the significant health care concerns of the pediatric population in Ghana, Africa as perceived …

Meritocracy-Based Stickiness Measure Of Social Mobility, Curtis G. Tenney

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I measure the stickiness of social mobility in terms of meritocratic assumptions through the first-known Meritocracy-Based Stickiness Measure of Mobility (MBSMoM) using mobility transition matrices and assumptions based on Full Meritocracy (FM) and Lack of Meritocracy (LM). I develop the Simple Stickiness Measure of Mobility (SSMoM) and the Weighted Stickiness Measure of Mobility (WSMoM). In addition, I create the MBSMoM which is calculated from mobility transition matrices of intragenerational, intergenerational, and multigenerational correlations using various measures of status including education, occupation, class, consumption, income, and wealth. Utilizing mobility transition matrices employed by plethora of studies, MBSMoMs are calculated as a …

Als-Induced Excitability Changes In Individual Motorneurons And The Spinal Motorneuron Network In Sod1-G93a Mice At Symptom Onset, Christiana S.I. Draper

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motorneuron (MN) disease in adulthood. ALS is hallmarked by the progressive loss of MNs in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. Many hypotheses to explain the pathogenesis of ALS have been explored, but the exact mechanisms underlying the development of this disease remain unknown. However, abnormalities in MN excitability and glutamate excitotoxicity are the most widely studied. For decades, researchers have examined MN excitability in ALS, but the current literature is inconsistent, showing evidence of hyperexcitability, hypoexcitability, or no change in excitability of MNs in ALS. Many of these studies also focus …

The Safe Environment For Every Kid Model: Analyzing Demographics Related To Higher Risks Of Child Maltreatment In High-Risk Pediatric Population, Hannah Redding

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: The Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) screener was developed by Dr. Howard Dubowitz for primary care clinicians to identify and address risk factors for child maltreatment. The instrument queries parents/guardians regarding their families' needs (e.g. food insecurity) and screens for depressive symptoms in the parent/guardian.

Objective: To examine the frequency of social determinants of health (e.g., food insecurity) and its correlates using the SEEK screener during pediatric visits at a Federally Qualified Health Center in south central Ohio.

Design/Methods: The SEEK screener was distributed to parents/guardians (PG) at Rocking Horse Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center …

Implementing The Mothers And Babies Program To Reduce Preterm And Low Birth Weight Deliveries, Tan Frison

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Georgia ranks fourth (4th) in the nation for the highest low birth weight rate at 10%, and sixth (6th) in the nation for preterm birth rate at 11.7%, among the states. Based on statistical data Bulloch county has maintained an average low birth weight statistic of 10% for over a decade. In 2019, there were 107 preterm and 79 low weight births in Bulloch county, Georgia. These numbers confirm there is a need for more preventive resources for mothers and children within this community. To address this burden, the Bulloch County health department has decided to implement the Mothers and …

Adequately Reflecting The Severity Of Tropical Cyclones Using The New Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale, Nadia Bloemendaal, Hans De Moel, Jantsje M. Mol, Priscilla R.M. Bosma, Amy Polen, Jennifer M. Collins

School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications

For decades, meteorologists and governments have been warning communities in coastal areas for an imminent tropical cyclone (TC) using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS). The SSHWS categorizes a TC based on its maximum wind speed, and is used in defining evacuation strategies and humanitarian response. However, the SSHWS considers only the wind hazard of a TC, whereas a TC can also cause severe conditions through its high storm surges and extreme rainfall, triggering coastal and inland flooding. Consequently, the SSHWS fails to mirror the TC's total severity. This becomes evident when looking at past events such as Hurricane Harvey …

Evaluación Del Estiércol De Mamíferos Nativos Como Potenciales Atrayentes Para El Muestreo De Escarabajos Coprófagos (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae), M. Edivaldo Rodríguez-López, Gibrán Sánchez-Hernández, Benigno Gómez

Neotropical Biodiversity

Mammalian dung represents a primary feeding and reproductive resource for most dung beetle species. Competition for the trophic resource is common among the subfamily Scarabaeinae showing different habits depending on the quantity and quality of food available. In this study, we evaluated the dung of six species of mammal native to Chiapas (Mexico) as attractants for sampling dung beetles. The six species have different feeding habits (carnivores, herbivores and omnivores) and the feces used were obtained from Zoo animals fed a standard diet. Sampling efficiency was over 99% for each of the attractants. Tapirus bairdii feces attracted the highest abundance, …

Implementing The Textme Cardiovascular Mobile Health Intervention In Detroit, Michingan, Melissa Horton

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. One of the cities with the highest rates of cardiovascular disease is Detroit, Michigan. Those diagnosed with cardiovascular disease are encouraged to make lifestyle modifications to improve their health. However, if cardiovascular disease is not managed, it can lead to serious health outcomes such as stroke, heart disease, and death. The TEXTMe program is designed to send randomized text messages to participants to encourage lifestyle changes around diet, exercise, and smoking cessation. Participants in the program will be recruited from three health clinics located in the city …

Subordination And Separation Of Powers, Matthew B. Lawrence

Faculty Articles

This Article calls for the incorporation of antisubordination into separation-ofpowers analysis. Scholars analyzing separation-of-powers tools—laws and norms that divide power among government actors—consider a long list of values ranging from protecting liberty to promoting efficiency. Absent from this list are questions of equity: questions of racism, sexism, and classism. This Article problematizes this omission and begins to rectify it. For the first time, this Article applies critical-race and feminist theorists’ subordination question—are marginalized groups disproportionately burdened?—to three important separation-of-powers tools: legislative appropriations, executive conditions, and constitutional entrenchment. In doing so, it reveals that each tool entails subordination by creating generalized …

Impact Of An Educational Module On Female Collegiate Athlete Knowledge Regarding The Female Athlete Triad, Cayla Marie Barretto

Honors Theses and Capstones

The Female Athlete Triad was defined in women’s sport as early as 1992, by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The guidelines regarding the Triad emphasis the importance of education in the prevention of the disorder. However, there is little research supporting if this education is occurring and if it is effective. A quantitative, quasi-experimental study was conducted at the University of New Hampshire. Twenty-five female collegiate athletes participated in a pre-test, educational intervention, and post-test to determine baseline knowledge and if there was any improvement in knowledge after education. Percent changes in scores from pre-test and post-test were …

Migraine Triggers, Adina Jeidel

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Migraines are a painful and life-interrupting disease which strikes around 23 million Americans every year (Goadsby et al., 2017). Not enough studies have been done to help the public fully understand migraines. Details regarding the causes and pathophysiology of migraines continue to be analyzed by physicians and scientists, as no theory has been fully confirmed regarding a migraine’s concrete path. The goal of this scientific review is to provide an overview for the main triggers of migraines, in reference to recent clinical investigations, and to understand why they might cause patients to be more prone to having a migraine attack …

Effects Of Soy Isoflavone, Anne Roberts

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Soy, which contains a form of phytoestrogen known as isoflavones, impacts the biological activity of humans at all stages. There are many aspects to consider when determining whether soy is beneficial. Since the hormone estrogen plays a significant role in maintaining the biochemical and homeostatic conditions of an individual, it follows that the disruption of estrogenic levels can be detrimental. There are many hormone- dependent diseases that can be linked to one’s diet, and the possibility of utilizing phytoestrogens, such as soy, to prevent or control hormonal irregularities is compelling. This paper explores the effects that phytoestrogens, specifically soy, can …

Full Issue: Volume 14, Number 2, Spring 2021

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Complete .pdf file of Volume 14, Number 2 of The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences. Published Spring 2021.

The Riddle Of The Fetal Allograft, Rachel Tepper

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

The immunological paradox of nurturing a fetus with paternal antigens poses some perplexing questions. Peter Medawar, an immunologist, asked at a lecture, “How does the pregnant mother contrive to nourish within itself, for many weeks or months, a fetus that is an antigenically foreign body?” Researchers have since then struggled to answer this question. The research on this topic has led to a few general hypotheses that try to explain this phenomenon. The downregulation of T cells toward paternal alloantigens is an accepted hypothesis. Another hypothesis discusses the significance of the decidua and its ability to impair dendritic cells, which …

Do People With Hashimoto’S Disease Need A Thyroidectomy?, Miriam Minkowitz

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases (Hiromatsu et al. 2013 p.13). It primarily affects the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland influences growth and regulates the body’s metabolism by manipulating hormonal levels. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects thyroid function through mechanisms that cause the hormone levels to become dysregulated. The standard therapy for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is hormone replacement. This approach helps most patients by regulating their thyroid hormones, though there are some individuals who fail treatment. Untreatable patients are plagued with weight gain, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms. Certain factors in thyroid disease may cause various secondary complications …

Metabolite Profile And Biological Activities Of Crude Early Immature Durian Durio Zibethinus Fruit Extracts, Putthamas Pewlong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Durian (Durio zibethinus) is a popularly consumed fruit in Thailand. To maintain the quality of fruit including size and taste, lots of early immature durian fruit (30-45 days after anthesis) were thinned. Therefore, the fruit at this stage is considered as an agricultural waste and there is no study focusing on this waste yet. The aim of the present study was to investigate the metabolite profile and biological activities related to human skin and hair dermal papilla cells. Four groups of primary metabolites (sugars, organic acids, amino acids, and miscellaneous) were annotated using GC-MS, meanwhile HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis was performed to …

Asiaticoside Loaded Microemulsion Based Thermoresponsive System For Wound Healing And Cytotoxicity Study, Yin Thu Eain

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Microemulsions were used in various pharmaceutical applications and platform of various drug delivery systems. This study aimed on microemulsion based thermogelling systems which were composed of vegetable oils, pharmaceutically accepted surfactants, cosurfactants and gelation polymer. The surfactants were mixed with cosurfactants to obtain 1:0, 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 blends of surfactant to cosurfactant. o/w microemulsions were used to incorporated with poloxamer 407 to provide thermoresponsive gelling systems (MET). The rice bran oil group failed to produce thermoresponsive characteristics. The physicochemical characterizations such as droplet size, zetapotential, conductivity, viscosity, and gelation temperature of selected microemulsions and microemulsion based thermogelling systems were …

Diet Analysis Of Kitti’S Hog-Nosed Bat Craseonycteris Thonglongyai Hill, 1974 Using Next Generation Sequencing Technique, Monsicha Wangthongchaicharoen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Kitti's hog-nosed bat Craseonycteris thonglongyai, Hill 1974 was a vulnerable species in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2008. However, this species was reassessed to be near threatened species due to roosting caves discovery resulted in the increased total population size. Despite that, disturbance on its roosting and foraging sites from human activities are still occurred. Previous studies proposed that Kitti’s hog-nosed bats forage using familiar flight path within short distance from roosting cave. The foraging bouts were also short. Thus, there is a limitation on food availability in this bat species. Moreover, bats in different sexes and reproductive …

Adoption Factors Of The Internet Of Things In Quality Management Of The Thai Food Processing Supply Chain: Manufacturing Perspectives, Pakorn Opasvitayarux

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The introduction of quality management Internet of things (QM IoT) can help food supply chain members to enhance real-time visibility, quality, safety, and efficiency of products and processes. Current literature indicates three main research gaps, including lack of studies in QM IoT in food supply chain, vagueness of integrative adoption of new technology framework, and deficient research covered both adoption attitude and intention in the same model. This study proposed an analysis model based on the technological-organizational-environmental (TOE) framework, reinforced by the collaborative structure to capture the importance of supply chain network, and used the partial least square-structural equation modeling …

Efficacy Of Topical Cbd Application In Dogs Undergoing Medial Patellar Luxation Surgery., Natnicha Pansin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In this study, the post-operative pain and inflammation management after undergoing medial patellar luxation surgery in dogs by the use of CBD ointment and topical NSIADs were compared. The data was collected from the surgery during November 2021 to April 2022, including 10 Pomeranians and 4 Chihuahuas, which were medial patellar luxation (MPL) grade 3. The samples were divided into 3 groups, inclusive of control group and treatment groups that were samples receiving CBD ointment and topical NSAIDs. The clinical evaluations were collected for 2 weeks, which consisted of clinical wound healing evaluation, lameness score, weight bearing score, pain score, …

การศึกษาความเป็นไปได้ในเชิงพาณิชย์สำหรับวิตามินซีห่อหุ้มด้วยอนุภาคนาโนเพื่อใช้กับสัตว์น้ำสวยงาม, นรภัทร โตวณะบุตร

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วิตามินซี เป็นวิตามินที่สำคัญต่อการทำงานอันเป็นปกติของร่างกายของสิ่งมีชีวิตหลายชนิด รวมถึงปลาสวยงาม หากปลาไม่ได้รับการเสริมวิตามินซีจะส่งผลต่อสุขภาพของปลาอย่างหลีกเลี่ยงไม่ได้ แต่การเสริมวิตามินซีให้กับปลาสวยงามมีข้อจำกัดคือการเสื่อมสลายของวิตามินในน้ำก่อนที่สัตว์น้ำจะบริโภคเข้าไป ผู้ทำสารนิพนธ์จึงนำหลักการเทคโนโลยีห่อหุ้มอนุภาคนาโนมาประยุกต์ใช้ในการเสริมวิตามินซีสำหรับปลาสวยงาม เพื่อให้ปลาสวยงามได้รับวิตามินซีได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ไม่เกิดการสูญสลายระหว่างการให้ ทำให้เกิดการพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่ โดยเน้นการศึกษาความเป็นไปได้ในเชิงพาณิชย์ในการยอมรับของกลุ่มเป้าหมาย ตั้งแต่การทบทวนวรรณที่เกี่ยวข้อง การศึกษาทางการตลาด การศึกษาวิจัยเชิงปริมาณต่อกลุ่มเป้าหมาย แผนธุรกิจ แผนการเงิน ตลอดจนการวิเคราะห์ความเสี่ยงในการดำเนินงานของกิจการบริษัท วีมาร์ค เว็นเจอร์ จำกัด ผลการศึกษาเชิงปริมาณพบว่า ราคาของผลิตภัณฑ์ที่ยอมรับได้จากกลุ่มเป้าหมายอยู่ที่ 269 บาท ค่าเฉลี่ยในการซื้อผลิตภัณฑ์อยู่ที่ 55.39 วัน การลงทุนในธุรกิจดังกล่าวมีมูลค่าปัจจุบันสุทธิ (NPV) เท่ากับ 8,887,602.20 มีค่าผลตอบแทนจากการลงทุน (IRR) ที่ 154% และมีระยะเวลาคืนทุน (Payback period) ที่ 3.73 เดือน โดยปัจจัยที่มีความอ่อนไหวในการดำเนินธุรกิจคือ ราคาขาย และจำนวนสินค้าขาย

การศึกษาความเป็นไปได้เชิงพาณิชย์และความเป็นไปได้ในการพัฒนาลูกอมเกลือแร่เพื่อทดแทนน้ำและเกลือแร่สำหรับผู้ที่ออกกำลังกายติดต่อกันเป็นระยะเวลานาน, ธารา ธาดาเดช

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

กีฬาที่จำเป็นต้องออกกำลังกายติดต่อกันเป็นระยะเวลานาน เช่น การแข่งขันวิ่งมาราธอน กำลังได้รับความนิยมเป็นอย่างมาก แม้ว่าอัตราผู้เสียชีวิตจะไม่สูงมากนัก หากแต่อาการบาดเจ็บอื่นๆ เกิดขึ้นบ่อยครั้ง แม้ว่าสามารถบรรเทาได้ด้วยการเตรียมตัวอย่างดี และการฝึกซ้อมที่ถูกต้อง แต่อาการบาดเจ็บก็สามารถเกิดขึ้นได้ทุกเมื่อทั้งระหว่างซ้อมวิ่งมาราธอน ระหว่างแข่งขันวิ่งมาราธอน และหลังจบการแข่งขันไปแล้ว โดยเกิดจากหลายปัจจัย เช่นการเตรียมตัวฝึกซ้อมก่อนแข่งขัน การพักผ่อน การได้รับน้ำและเกลือแร่ที่เพียงพอตลอดระยะเวลาที่แข่งขัน การวิจัยนี้จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อศึกษา คุณสมบัติ และข้อจำกัดของการพัฒนา ผลิต Business model ปัจจัยทางธุรกิจ และการตลาด พฤติกรรมผู้บริโภค และสำรวจทัศนคติในการยอมรับลูกอมเกลือแร่ เพื่อทดแทนน้ำและเกลือแร่สำหรับผู้ที่ออกกำลังกายติดต่อกันเป็นระยะเวลานาน ทำการศึกษาด้วยการศึกษาวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ (Qualitative Research) และการศึกษาวิจัยเชิงปริมาณ (Quantitative Research) โดยทำทั้ง 2 อย่างควบคู่กันไป ส่วนของการศึกษาวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ ทำโดยการศึกษาข้อมูล งานวิจัย วรรณกรรมที่เกี่ยวข้อง และสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึก ส่วนของการศึกษาวิจัยเชิงปริมาณ ทำโดยการจัดทำแบบสอบถาม ให้กลุ่มเป้าหมายเพื่อเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูล และความคิดเห็นของผู้ได้รับแบบสอบถาม จากอาสาสมัคร โดยเป็นกลุ่มคนที่ออกกำลังกาย อยู่ในกรุงเทพมหานคร และปริมณฑล จำนวน 100 คน ผลการศึกษาพบว่า การที่จะยอมรับเทคโนโลยีได้ จำเป็นต้องมีผลงานการวิจัยรองรับ และต้องมีความปลอดภัยการแนะนำบอกต่อจากผู้ชำนาญการ แนวทางการนำเทคโนโลยีไปใช้ประโยชน์ในเชิงพาณิชย์ เห็นคนให้นำลูกอมเกลือแร่เพื่อทดแทนน้ำและเกลือแร่สำหรับผู้ที่ออกกำลังกายติดต่อกันเป็นระยะเวลานานไปใช้ประโยชน์ในลักษณะของการจัดตั้งบริษัทใหม่ เนื่องจากลูกอมเกลือแร่เพื่อทดแทนน้ำและเกลือแร่สำหรับผู้ที่ออกกำลังกายติดต่อกันเป็นระยะเวลานานเป็นเทคโนโลยีที่ใช้ต้นทุนในการผลิตที่ต่ำ เนื่องจากว่าใช้เครื่องจักร และวัตถุดิบที่ หาได้ง่ายในท้องตลาด และมีต้นทุนต่ำ และการวิเคราะห์ความเป็นไปได้ในการดำเนินงาน และการลงทุนผลิต มีระยะเวลาคืนทุนประมาณ 10 เดือน มูลค่าปัจจุบันสิทธิ (NPV) จากการลุงทุนประมาณ 5,5579,747 บาท และมีอัตราผลตอบแทนที่แท้จริง (IRR) เท่ากับ 15.09 %

Debunking “De Minimis” Violations Of Prisoners’ Religious Rights: Further Problems With The Supreme Court’S “Hands Off” Approach, Samantha Sparacino

Touro Law Review

Circuits are split as there continues to be an inconsistent application of Supreme Court doctrine stemming from the notion of the separation of church and the state. Imprisonment does not strip a wrongdoer of his constitutionally guaranteed rights and protections. Some Circuits have held that a minor, or de minimis, interpretation of an inmate’s religious rights can constitute a substantial burden under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. In the absence of clear direction from the Supreme Court, I propose that courts should refrain from determining the value of a religious belief or practice as it relates …

Cognitive-Motor Interactions In Gait And Postural Control And Cortical Network Neurocorrelates, Nathan Morelli

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

The ability to mitigate performance decrements during the concurrent completion of cognitive and motor tasks (i.e., dual task (DT)) deteriorates in patients with mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). It is theorized that the long-term sequelae of mTBI are due to the return to full activity prior to neurophysiologic healing. To mitigate the negative outcomes associated with mTBIs, translational clinical research of neurophysiologic recovery is of paramount importance for both athletic and non-athletic populations. Despite the well-known health consequences, clinical decisions regarding neurophysiologic recovery and return to activity remain problematic for clinicians. Return to activity decisions are currently based on normalization …

The Influence Of Physical Health, Emotional Health, And Socioeconomic Factors On The Musculoskeletal Pain Experience In Patients Attending A Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic, Garrett Naze

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

Non-communicable, chronic diseases are highly prevalent in the United States, reducing the quality of life for those affected and contributing to the majority of the nation’s healthcare expenditure. These conditions include, among others, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disease. Musculoskeletal disease is particularly of interest for the field of physical therapy as the vast majority of patients seeking care in the outpatient setting present with musculoskeletal pain complaints, resulting in limitations in function, participation, and quality of life for the patient.

The factors influencing health outcomes are diverse and include a person’s physical environment, social and economic factors, access to …

The Use Of Mechanotherapy To Promote The Recovery From Disuse Atrophy In Aging Rat Skeletal Muscle, Zachary Hettinger

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

The combination of age and disuse-related skeletal muscle atrophy predisposes older adults to reduced mobility, loss of independence, and poor quality of life. Poor health outcomes resulting from periods of disuse in older adults are exacerbated by an inability to fully recover, ultimately accelerating geriatric populations towards further functional decline. Aged-related changes to skeletal muscle viscoelastic properties, specifically of muscle extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness, may not only impact how muscle responds during recovery, but also to interventions intended to augment recovery. Remodeling of muscle ECM in the aged may therefore benefit muscle mass recovery, yet therapies focused on ECM remodeling …

Implementing A Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer Intervention In The Icu, Audrey Gross

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Hospitals had been confronting greater incentives to prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPUs). HAPU rates had increased in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at an academic hospital over the past six months, especially regarding device related HAPUs.

Objectives: The primary purpose of this project’s implementation was to decrease the number of HAPUs in the ICU by 50% within a three-month timeframe. Secondary objectives were to achieve scores of 100% in terms of compliance with the Registered Nurse (RN) education module, post-test scores, and documentation.

Methods: This was a Quality Improvement (QI) project involving adult patients in the ICU of an …

Lonidamine Is A Novel Inhibitor Of Fatty Acid Oxidation, Tianhai He

Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis project, we examined the hypothesis that lonidamine is an effective inhibitor of FAO in mammalian cells, underling its inhibitory effects on bioenergetic production and anti-cancer action. We compared its effects on FAO and glycolysis in multiple human cancer cell lines of different lineages.

On Period Poverty, Victoria J. Haneman

Journal of Race, Gender, and Ethnicity

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