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Winona State University Wellness Blog: 2013-2023, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Wellness blog includes articles and entries from February 2013-February 2023. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Evaluating The Risk Landscape Of Hawaiian Monk Seal Exposure To Toxoplasma Gondii, S. Robinson, K. Falinski, D. Johnson, E. Vanwormer, K. Shapiro, M. Barbieri

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Safety And Efficacy Of Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy In Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Single Center Experience., Vineeth Sukrithan, Heather Armbruster, Sherise Rogers, Sherry Mori Vogt, Cassandra Grenade, Claire Verschraegen, Ye Zhou, Ashima Goyal, Mona Natwa, Akram Hussein, Hallie Barr, Dramane Konate, Rochelle Batdorf, Andrew Brown, Bonnie Williams, Songzhu Zhao, Lai Wei, Menglin Xu, Manisha H Shah, Bhavana Konda

Oncology Articles

Peptide receptor radionucleotide therapy (PRRT) with 177Lu-dotatate is widely used for the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). We analyzed data from 104 patients with NETs treated with 177Lu -dotatate at a US academic center between December 2017 and October 2020 to better understand patterns of long-term efficacy, safety, and toxicity in the real-world setting. 177Lu-dotatate (200 mCi) was administered every eight weeks for four doses. The most common sites of primary disease were small intestine NETs (n = 49, 47%), pancreatic NETs (n = 32, 31%), and lung NETs (n = 7, 7%). Twenty-seven percent had Ki-6720%. The …

Village District Of Eastman Annual Report 2023, Eastman Village District Representatives

Eastman Village District of Springfield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a village district in the state of New Hampshire.

Tennessee Poll 2024 - Press Release #6, Applied Social Research Lab, East Tennessee State University

The Tennessee Poll

No abstract provided.

Food Insecurity Amongst College Students: A Survey-Based Study On Student Perceptions And Assessment Of Food Security And Food Sovereignty On Campus, Matthew Labelle, Alissar Sobh, Rebecca D. Neusner

Directed Experiential Education Final Project

Food insecurity is a growing issue on college campuses across the United States. Specifically, as student demographics shift away from full-time college students to part-time students with less disposable income, there are rising concerns about the nutrition, quality, and access to food on campus. Our research group was tasked with assessing, analyzing, and evaluating the food security and food systems of the Johnson & Wales University’s Harborside Campus. To this extent, we developed an anonymous questionnaire to poll students on their food sources and the quality of those food sources. To start, the questionnaire gathered basic demographic data such as …

The Influence Of Abiotic Stress And Cultivar Variation On Plant Defenses And Resistance To Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus Planipennis) In Cultivated Olive (Olea Spp), Idris B. Elesin

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is an invasive pest that significantly impacts olive trees (Olea europaea). This study aimed to assess the role of abiotic stress factors such as drought and salinity in influencing plant defenses and resistance to EAB, while also examining cultivar variation in resistance. The study specifically aimed to address: (1) What effects do varying degrees of abiotic stress (drought, salinity) have on olive trees' antioxidant and peroxidase activity in olive tree? (2) Do distinct olive cultivars exhibit varying levels of resistance to EAB under various stressors? We used a controlled experimental design with two stress …

Reimagining Equitable Care: Simulation-Based Education And The Dismantling Of Implicit Bias And Stigma Of Vulnerable Populations In Hospitals, Vanessa Smith

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Simulation-based education consists of using high-fidelity mannequins and equipment to provide a safe space for healthcare professionals to practice crucial skills within healthcare. Used within hospitals and schools, simulation most commonly surrounds practicing hands-on skills such as central line insertion, IV insertion, Ultrasound-guided procedures, code blue response, etc. However, a large portion of healthcare that is overlooked is tackling issues within patient-provider relationships. Simulation can help dismantle the negative behaviors and feelings providers push onto patients through the use of standardized patients and role-playing. By using these methods, simulation can reduce providers’ personal implicit biases and the stigma associated …

Women Are Disproportionately Impacted By Food Insecurity: How Activists Are Connecting To Local Food Systems, Allison Hair

IdeaFest 2024

No abstract provided.

Is Ice Effective For Acute Injuries Or Should It Go Away?, Cali Martino

IdeaFest 2024

No abstract provided.

Maternal Nutrition & Gut Microbiota Quality: Determining Fetal Immune Development Outcome, Gessica Stepanenko

IdeaFest 2024

No abstract provided.

Alzheimer's Disease As Type 3 Diabetes? Unconventional Methods To Utilize If Ad Is Seen As T3dm, Frank Tirado

IdeaFest 2024

No abstract provided.

No Influence Of Steady-State Postural Changes On Cerebrovascular Compliance In Humans, Alicia M. Kells, M Erin Moir, Geoff B. Coombs, Andrew W. D'Souza, Stephen A. Klassen, Baraa K. Al-Khazraji, Kevin Shoemaker

Kinesiology Publications

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of posture changes on vascular compliance in intracranial (brain) vs. extracranial vascular beds (forearm). Eighteen young adults (nine females) performed a supine-to-seated-to-standing protocol involving five minutes of rest in each position. Continuous blood pressure, middle cerebral artery (MCA) blood velocity, and brachial artery blood velocity were recorded at each posture. Three to five consecutive steady-state cardiac cycles at each posture were analyzed by a four-element lumped parameter modified Windkessel model to calculate vascular compliance. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) increased from supine to seated (76[9] vs 81[12] mmHg; P=0.006) and from …

Role Of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Signaling In Diet-Enhanced Bone Elongation, Cassaundra A. White

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Childhood obesity has increased precipitously to the point that almost 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 have been diagnosed with obesity. While obesity is a complex metabolic disorder, one contributing factor is diet, particularly a diet high in fat. Among many problems associated with diet-induced obesity, the impact on skeletal health is often overlooked. In addition to increased stress on the skeleton due to excess weight, obesity also disrupts the endocrine and immune systems that, in turn, can secondarily alter skeletal growth. Obesity during the early years of childhood is particularly detrimental because the skeleton is …

Water, Feeding Efficiencies, And Development Of Dermestes Maculatus Degeer (1774), B. V. Adams, Leon G. Higley

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Community Impact: Murals & Public Art, Annie Dong

Theses & ETDs

This thesis project integrates social practice and multiculturalism theory with public art murals and involves producing art in both gallery spaces and public spaces resulting in two large mural installations that examine the benefits that public art and social activism have on communities, drawing inspiration from artists including Judy Baca and Michelle Angela Ortiz. Through this work, I examine both the role of public murals as a catalyst for community building as well as the impact of adolescent participation in the creation of community murals on their well-being using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Theory (BPNS). As part of the …

Quantitative Analysis Of Freely-Circulating Vs. Exosomal Micrornas In Canine Congestive Heart Failure Secondary To Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease, Lola Lyons

Theses & ETDs

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) remains to be the number one cause of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in dogs. Mainly characterized by mitral regurgitation in the left atrium, MMVD can lead to fatal heart failure down the line. MicroRNAs, which are small, noncoding RNAs about 21-25 nucleotides in length that regulate gene expression, can be found freely-circulating throughout the blood, extracellular fluid, intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid, or in extracellular vesicles such as exosomes. These vesicles play a role in the transportation of various molecules as well as in intercellular communication. Previous studies show microRNAs display statistically significant expression levels …

Understanding The Procedural Skills Needed In Rural Pediatric Practices: A Survey Of Rural Pediatric Providers In The State Of New Mexico, Christal P Chow, Deirdre A Hill, Walter Dehority, E Anne Greene

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

OBJECTIVES: There is little data evaluating procedural skills in current rural pediatric practices. In order to prepare a cadre of pediatricians to work in rural settings, we require an understanding of the unique procedural skills needed by rural pediatric providers. Our objective was to determine how often pediatricians performed various procedural skills, determine the importance of these skills to current practice, and how they differ between rural and urban pediatric providers.

METHODS: A survey evaluating pediatrician utilization of the 13 required Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education procedural skills in current practice was developed and distributed to pediatric providers in New …

Exploring The Interpretation And Implementation Of Migrant Programs: A Migrant Director’S Perspective, Lavanya Jawaharlal

CGU Theses & Dissertations

Against the backdrop of American agriculture, a significant educational challenge persists: the academic attainment of migrant children. Each year, an estimated 850,000 young migrants accompany their families, constituting a crucial workforce responsible for 75% of our nation's agricultural output. Despite their indispensable role, migrant students confront profound educational disparities, with only 51% managing to graduate from high school, a figure notably lower than the national average of 85%. This educational gap underscores the pressing need to address the unique academic hurdles encountered by migrant children. This dissertation investigates the interpretation and implementation of policies within the Migrant Education Program (MEP), …

Holistic Wellness In College Outdoor Clubs And Activities, Virginia B. Dickson

ENGS 15.11: Design and Education

This course is intended to help students feel confident in their ability to recognize wellness-related barriers to positive student experiences on outdoor trips, and feel empowered to act in a potentially harmful situation.

Inverse Association Between Exercising Blood Pressure Response And Left Ventricular Chamber Size And Mass In Women Who Habitually Resistance Train, Evan L. Matthews

Research Data

Excel document of research data.

A Faith Community Nursing Initiative: Establishing An Ecumenical Health Ministry, Lindsey K. Anderson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to establish an ecumenical coalition to address healthcare disparities in a rural community. The project, led by a Faith Community Nurse-DNP student, utilized a health ministry model to foster stakeholder collaboration and collective action. Key objectives included: (1) Developing, implementing, and evaluating the ecumenical coalition; (2) Sharing insights and lessons learned from the project, particularly regarding faith-based approaches to coalition building; (3) Advocating for policies that enhance healthcare services in rural communities. By leveraging systems thinking and evidence-based interventions, the project sought to improve access to healthcare, enhance quality of care, and …

Microbial Prevalence And Antibiotic Resistance Associated With Urban Food Production Systems, Nirosha Ruwani Amarasekara

Wayne State University Dissertations

Despite the increasing popularity of urban agriculture and farmers’ markets, there is a lack of scientific data on microbial prevalence and antibiotic resistance associated with this unique food production system. The overall goal of this research is to understand antibiotic resistance and microbial prevalence in soil and fresh produce associated with urban agriculture. Specifically, we aim to investigate ARG in association with resistance genes to metals and other compounds in urban agricultural soil as well as antibiotic resistome and Listeria contamination in fresh produce distributed in urban communities.

In the initial phase of this research, soil samples were collected from …

Course Catalog 2024-2025, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

No abstract provided.

Catalog | 2024-2025, Jacksonville State University

Announcements, Bulletins & Catalogs | Undergraduate

(2024-2025). In its early years as the State Normal School, JSU produced a variety of publications (announcements, bulletins, and catalogs) that contain course information combined with the types of information that would later be found in yearbooks. Examples include historical information about the school, lists of enrolled students and club officers, photographs of athletic teams and literary clubs, notes on alumni, faculty and campus facilities, and more.

Graduate Bulletin & Catalog | 2024-2025, Jacksonville State University

Bulletins & Catalogs | Graduate

Jacksonville State was granted University status in 1966 and began adding graduate programs to its curriculum at that time. Graduate bulletins and catalogs contain information on the academic calendar, policies and procedures, faculty, scholarships and tuition, and degree requirements for graduate programs.

Nursing Research In Arab Countries: Current Status, Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities, Hiba Wehbe-Alamah, Myrna A.A. Doumit, Joshua Bernstein, Basil H. Aboul-Enein

Health Professions Education Faculty Publications

Introduction: Twenty-two Arab countries comprise the League of Arab States. While united in Arab identity, diversities among these countries exist at many levels. Conducting and publishing research in the Arabic speaking countries is an essential pillar for improving the status of the nursing profession. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the current status, trends, challenges, and opportunities of nursing research in Arab countries. Methodology: An integrative review was conducted using (1) Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office Database Journals Directory (IMEMR), (2) the Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals Database (IASJD), (3) Ulrichsweb (UW), (4) The Geneva …

Lehigh Valley Hospital Brochure, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Historical Archives

No abstract provided.

Cancer Care Annual Report 2022-2023, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Cancer Center Annual Reports

Annual report of cancer care and oncology services at the Children's Mercy Kansas City, a pediatric medical center. This year’s report focuses on Brain Tumors.

Children's Mercy Annual Report 2023, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children's Mercy Annual Reports

Annual report for Children's Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City MO, a pediatric medical center.