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Functional Trait Responses Of Emergent And Free-Floating Alternanthera Philoxeroides To Increasing Salinity With Sea Level Rise: Stress Tolerance, Avoidance, And Escape Strategies, Brenda J. Grewell, Blanca Gallego-Tevar, Jesus M. Castillo, Caryn J. Futrell, Rebecca E. Drenovsky, Nathan E. Harms, Paul D. Pratt
Functional Trait Responses Of Emergent And Free-Floating Alternanthera Philoxeroides To Increasing Salinity With Sea Level Rise: Stress Tolerance, Avoidance, And Escape Strategies, Brenda J. Grewell, Blanca Gallego-Tevar, Jesus M. Castillo, Caryn J. Futrell, Rebecca E. Drenovsky, Nathan E. Harms, Paul D. Pratt
2025 Faculty Bibliography
ea level rise is having major impacts on estuaries due to salinity intrusion. These changes in stress profiles have ripple effects in ecosystems, including altering the invasibility of these wetlands depending on the salt tolerance of the invading species. Alternanthera philoxeroides Mart. (Griseb.) (alligator weed), native to South America and long recognized as one of the world’s worst freshwater aquatic weeds, recently invaded tidal wetlands in California’s San Francisco Bay–Delta Estuary. Generally considered a freshwater-limited glycophyte, observations suggested this invasive macrophyte may have some degree of salinity tolerance, though its degree of tolerance and capacity to spread with increased salinity …
Find Your Brave Spot!, Jessica R. Bentoski D.D.S., M.S., F.A.A.P.D.
Find Your Brave Spot!, Jessica R. Bentoski D.D.S., M.S., F.A.A.P.D.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This introduction emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear, both in pediatric patients and within personal and professional growth. The author reflects on the rewarding experience of helping children manage dental anxiety and encourages peers to find their "brave spot" to embrace challenges and opportunities in dentistry. Highlighted articles in the issue focus on practical approaches for treating children with special needs and the importance of prenatal care for establishing a foundation for oral health. The message celebrates mentorship, leadership, and the joy of serving young patients.
The New Professional: Intentional Goal-Setting For 2025, Amrita Patel D.D.S.
The New Professional: Intentional Goal-Setting For 2025, Amrita Patel D.D.S.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The article emphasizes the importance of intentional goal setting, networking, and leadership for new dentists to achieve long-term success. It advocates for setting clear, measurable goals, breaking them into manageable milestones, and focusing on building strong professional relationships. Networking with mentors and peers, engaging in social media, and participating in dental organizations are highlighted as ways to foster growth and opportunities. Leadership roles, even in small capacities like volunteering or joining committees, are seen as critical steps toward personal development and career advancement. These strategies collectively help new dentists establish a solid foundation for achieving their professional aspirations.
Investigating Chronic Calcium Leak In The Aging Brain, Elizabeth K. Woo
Investigating Chronic Calcium Leak In The Aging Brain, Elizabeth K. Woo
Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Dissertations
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating, progressive neurodegenerative disease, characterized by amyloid plaques and tau tangles, with synapse loss, calcium dysregulation, and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These pathologies develop in a region-specific manner, targeting regions responsible for higher-order integrative processing, such as the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and entorhinal cortex. Calcium signaling, through cAMP-PKA-calcium signaling, is critical to support the persistent firing needed for working memory. However, under various conditions, e.g., aging, inflammation, chronic stress, these circuits lose regulation of cAMP-PKA-calcium signaling, leading to calcium leak from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and chronically elevated levels of cytosolic …
Machine Learning For Automated Classification Of Tree Species Based On Color-Texture Fusion, Brandon C. Jones
Machine Learning For Automated Classification Of Tree Species Based On Color-Texture Fusion, Brandon C. Jones
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
This study aimed to develop robust machine learning tools for the classification of southeastern United States tree species based on bark images, addressing challenges posed by significant intraspecies variation in bark texture and color. The primary objectives included constructing specialized machine learning libraries and classification models, identifying optimal algorithms and parameters to maximize accuracy, and integrating the best-performing texture and color classifiers into a unified system to enhance the overall classification performance. The methodology involved collecting a dataset of 360 field images, extracting hue and saturation histograms for color features, and employing Histogram of Gradients (HOG) and Histogram of Binary …
Fp-25-05 First Marriage Rate By Age And Race/Ethnicity, Natalie Bankey
Fp-25-05 First Marriage Rate By Age And Race/Ethnicity, Natalie Bankey
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-06 First Divorce Rate By Age And Race/Ethnicity, Natalie Bankey
Fp-25-06 First Divorce Rate By Age And Race/Ethnicity, Natalie Bankey
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-10 Forty Years Of Change In Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds, Wendy D. Manning, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
Fp-25-10 Forty Years Of Change In Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds, Wendy D. Manning, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-12 Functional Limitations In Relationship Quality Among Adults In Midlife, Natalie E. Bankey, Francesca A. Marino
Fp-25-12 Functional Limitations In Relationship Quality Among Adults In Midlife, Natalie E. Bankey, Francesca A. Marino
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-15 Union And Childbearing Characteristics Of Women 40-44, 2000-2024, Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
Fp-25-15 Union And Childbearing Characteristics Of Women 40-44, 2000-2024, Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-22 Duration Of Marriage At First Divorce, 2023, Natalie E. Bankey
Fp-25-22 Duration Of Marriage At First Divorce, 2023, Natalie E. Bankey
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-25 Trends In Cohabitation Prior To Marriage, Wendy D. Manning, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
Fp-25-25 Trends In Cohabitation Prior To Marriage, Wendy D. Manning, Krista K. Westrick-Payne
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-27 Married And Living Apart Together, Natalie Bankey
Fp-25-27 Married And Living Apart Together, Natalie Bankey
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
Fp-25-29 Mean Age Of Mother At First Birth, 2023, Krista K. Westrick-Payne, Wendy D. Manning
Fp-25-29 Mean Age Of Mother At First Birth, 2023, Krista K. Westrick-Payne, Wendy D. Manning
National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles
No abstract provided.
The Assessment Of Morphological, Anatomical, And Phylogenetic Relationships Of Three Helicid Snails In Egypt, Sheriene E. Ali, Amina M. Ibrahim, Eman T. Hussien, Irene S. Gamil, Reda M. Mansour, Mostafa Y. Morad
The Assessment Of Morphological, Anatomical, And Phylogenetic Relationships Of Three Helicid Snails In Egypt, Sheriene E. Ali, Amina M. Ibrahim, Eman T. Hussien, Irene S. Gamil, Reda M. Mansour, Mostafa Y. Morad
Trends in advanced sciences and technology
Land snails provide valuable models for eco-genetic research because of their morphology and banding variability. Snails have shown unusually high intraspecific variation in anatomical traits leading to confusion for taxonomical studies, although their taxonomic resolution is low specifically in Egypt. This study aims to investigate the morphological, anatomical, and phylogenetic relationships for the first time among the snails Eobania vermiculata, Eremina desertorum, and Helix aspersa within the family Helicidae. The morphological indices revealed similarities among E. vermiculata, E. desertorum, and H. aspersa, However, SEM examinations indicated that the marginal teeth of the radulae in E. vermiculata and H. aspersa were …
Molecular Docking And Adme Calculations Of Structurally Similar Compounds To Anastrozole, Habiba Abd-Rabbo, Somaia Abdel-Rahim, Maha Bakr, Manar Mohammed, Ola Nosseir
Molecular Docking And Adme Calculations Of Structurally Similar Compounds To Anastrozole, Habiba Abd-Rabbo, Somaia Abdel-Rahim, Maha Bakr, Manar Mohammed, Ola Nosseir
Trends in advanced sciences and technology
Aromatase inhibitors prevent the conversion of androgens into estrogens, leading to decreased levels of circulating estrogens. Thus, they are significantly used for the treatment of breast cancer, particularly, in postmenopausal women. Anastrozole, an approved aromatase inhibitor, has gained interest due to its remarkable activity and pharmacokinetics. In this work, small molecules of structural similarity to anastrozole were identified, their ADME-related properties were calculated, and their binding modes to the human aromatase enzyme were evaluated. The calculated properties of the compounds with the highest similarity scores were comparable to those of anastrozole. Six compounds were also predicted to exhibit higher binding …
A Decade Of Pediatric Intubation Experience By An Advanced Prehospital Unit, Conor Mclaughlin Do, Zachary Matuzsan Do, Mark Walck Fp-C, Nrp, Mark A. Diubaldo Rn, Jeffrey M. Kuklinski Do, Matthew B. Ferdock, Bryan D. Nelson Mba, Cphq, Nrp, Christopher Connell Do, Keith D. Micucci Rn Bsn Phrn Cen, Duy P. Tran Do, Jeanne L. Jacoby Md, Susan K. Yaeger Md
A Decade Of Pediatric Intubation Experience By An Advanced Prehospital Unit, Conor Mclaughlin Do, Zachary Matuzsan Do, Mark Walck Fp-C, Nrp, Mark A. Diubaldo Rn, Jeffrey M. Kuklinski Do, Matthew B. Ferdock, Bryan D. Nelson Mba, Cphq, Nrp, Christopher Connell Do, Keith D. Micucci Rn Bsn Phrn Cen, Duy P. Tran Do, Jeanne L. Jacoby Md, Susan K. Yaeger Md
Department of Emergency Medicine
No abstract provided.
Family Narratives Of Immigration And Identity, Miranda Victoria Brunn
Family Narratives Of Immigration And Identity, Miranda Victoria Brunn
All ETDs from UAB
This study investigates themes and lessons present in diverse intergenerational family stories of immigration. Effects of participant perceptions of lesson valence on resilience and relational closeness were observed in an emerging adult sample (N = 42), using the lens of Communicated Narrative Sensemaking Theory (CNSM). Additionally, participant perception of lesson utility was observed in relation to emerging adults’ prior thought and intent to share their family stories. Lastly, with whom emerging adults share their family stories was considered. A mixed methods approach was employed, utilizing an online survey with scales and open-ended text boxes. Findings revealed thirty-three distinct themes and …
Rural Adolescent Girls' Experiences With Female Antiheroes: A Phenomenological Study Of Literature Discussions And Mentorship, Candice Kennedy Byers
Rural Adolescent Girls' Experiences With Female Antiheroes: A Phenomenological Study Of Literature Discussions And Mentorship, Candice Kennedy Byers
All ETDs from UAB
This phenomenological research study focused on the experiences of rural adolescent girls reading female led multicultural young adult literature with the guidance of a female mentor teacher. Using two multicultural young adult novels one with a strong female protagonist and one with a female antihero protagonist, this five-week study sought to explore the lived experiences of 14 adolescent girls in the rural Southeast. The theoretical frameworks of Radical Feminism (Lawford-Smith, 2022; hooks, 2015; Kreps 1972; Rhodes, 2005), Critical Race Theory (Crenshaw, 1988; Ladson-Billings. 2003; Delgado, 1989; Harris 1993), and Multicultural Young Adult Literature (Nieto, 2002; Fox & Short, 2003; Boyd …
Evaluation Of The Niosh Sound Level Meter App In Real Work Settings, Maxwell Scott Costlow
Evaluation Of The Niosh Sound Level Meter App In Real Work Settings, Maxwell Scott Costlow
All ETDs from UAB
With the significant presence of occupational noise exposure, the development of mobile sound measurement applications has been reported. These apps have the potential to help reduce purchasing costs of sampling equipment for small businesses. One of the most promising apps is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Sound Level Meter (SLM), but most studies on the accuracy of the app have been conducted in controlled labs. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between the NIOSH SLM and type 2 noise measuring instruments in real work settings. Both short-term and long-term noise sampling was …
Effects Of Single-Cell Dietary Protein Sources On Feeding, Growth, And Resource Allocation In The Juvenile Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus, Darrien Jamila De Jesus
Effects Of Single-Cell Dietary Protein Sources On Feeding, Growth, And Resource Allocation In The Juvenile Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus, Darrien Jamila De Jesus
All ETDs from UAB
An understanding of nutrition can improve culture of sea urchins, whether as a research model or in the production of seafood products. Macronutrients, including dietary protein sources, can affect growth and reproductive profiles and alter resource allocation to somatic and gametic tissues. Although sea urchins in culture can be fed natural products, diet formulations using various ingredients can be developed to reliably produce desired outcomes. Single-cell protein sources represent a potential alternative to current industry standards of animal-derived protein sources such as fish and squid meal, which are becoming increasingly overfished and expensive. In the present study, we evaluated the …
Optimizing Recruitment Strategies, Outcome Measures, And Intervention In Clinical Research With Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: Insights From The Tele-Exercise And Multiple Sclerosis (Teams) Study, Tracy Flemming Tracy
Optimizing Recruitment Strategies, Outcome Measures, And Intervention In Clinical Research With Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: Insights From The Tele-Exercise And Multiple Sclerosis (Teams) Study, Tracy Flemming Tracy
All ETDs from UAB
Background: Recruiting people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) into research can be a significant challenge. This is often due to limited awareness of the research objectives, lack of accessibility, and restrictive inclusion criteria. In addition to a general reluctance to participate, assessing multiple sclerosis (MS) and assigning appropriate interventions can be challenging due to the heterogeneity of symptoms. Identifying outcome measures that accurately reflect a participant’s perception and functional performance, while remaining sensitive to change across different levels of disability, poses a challenge. Methods: Data from the Tele-Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis (TEAMS) trial was analyzed to identify effective recruitment strategies (Study …
Effect Of Pre-Treatment Lab-Based Comorbidities On Treatment Related Outcomes Among Patients With Cancer, Jeffrey Alan Franks
Effect Of Pre-Treatment Lab-Based Comorbidities On Treatment Related Outcomes Among Patients With Cancer, Jeffrey Alan Franks
All ETDs from UAB
Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the United States. In addition to their cancer, nearly 50% of individuals have a comorbid condition. This adds complexity to the treatment of these patients as it may delay cancer diagnosis or treatment or prevent treatment all together. Lab-values are an important tool to measure comorbidities and end-organ damage as they are routinely captured as part of standard of care and the basis of clinician decision making. However, despite the widespread multimorbidity and how crucial they are to decision making, few studies assess the association of lab abnormalities …
Elucidating Non-Canonical Interactions Of Mcl1 With The P53 Family Of Tumor Suppressors, Alexus Marie Acton
Elucidating Non-Canonical Interactions Of Mcl1 With The P53 Family Of Tumor Suppressors, Alexus Marie Acton
All ETDs from UAB
Various signaling mechanisms contribute to a cancers cell’s ability to survive through the stressors of tumorigenesis. Canonically, when a cell is exposed to irreversible stress, the induction to apoptosis is regulated by the Bcl-2 family of apoptotic regulators. However, to accommodate for the stressors of tumor progression, many solid tumors over express one of the pro-survival proteins (e.g., BCL2, BCLxL, MCL1) allowing for persistent growth without the induction to cell death. Over the past 10 years, researchers have investigated how over expression of these pro-survival proteins contribute to chemoresistance to standard of care therapies. To sensitize cells to these apoptotic …
Targeting The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor (Tshr) In Thyroid Cancer, Grayson Robert Gimblet
Targeting The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor (Tshr) In Thyroid Cancer, Grayson Robert Gimblet
All ETDs from UAB
Radioactive iodine (RAI) has been effective in the treatment of thyroid cancer, the most common endocrine neoplasia, since its introduction into clinical use over eighty years ago. However, not all patients benefit from RAI. Up to 20% of patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC) become radioactive iodine refractory (RAI-R). These RAI-R patients have 5-year survival rates of 50% and 10-year survival rates of 10%. In addition, more aggressive subtypes including oncocytic thyroid carcinoma (OC), poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC), and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) are less responsive to RAI therapy. Despite accounting for less than 5% of annual thyroid cancer …
Electrophysiological Integration Of Engineered Tissue Graft With The Host Swine Myocardium, Bijay Guragain
Electrophysiological Integration Of Engineered Tissue Graft With The Host Swine Myocardium, Bijay Guragain
All ETDs from UAB
The adult mammalian heart lacks regenerative capacity to replenish cardiomyocytes (CMs) lost due to myocardial infarction (MI). Instead, the damaged heart undergoes extensive remodeling that significantly impairs normal cardiac function and may eventually lead to heart failure. Recent therapies that implant engineered tissues fabricated from human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) have shown promising results with improved cardiac function and structural integration. However, the extent of electrophysiological coupling between engineered and host tissue remains unclear. This is a critical factor for functional integration of the implant as well as for arrhythmia risk arising from the implant. Our study aims …
Development Of A Resistive Force Paradigm For The Treatment Of Hemiparesis, Jonathan Daniel Hill
Development Of A Resistive Force Paradigm For The Treatment Of Hemiparesis, Jonathan Daniel Hill
All ETDs from UAB
Hemiparesis is weakening of one side of the body as a result of a stroke that contributes to a decrease in propelling forces (i.e. propulsion) while walking. Existing research to improve propulsion of individuals post-stroke has implemented single-belt and split-belt treadmills, various walking speeds, asynchronous belt speeds (on split-belt treadmills), and a variety of methods for inducing resistive force upon a paretic limb in an attempt to strengthen the paretic limb and improve overall gait symmetry. However, despite this concerted effort of clinicians and scientists, gait deficits remain. Novel methods are required to improve reduced propulsion of individuals post-stroke. Recently, …
The Role Of Aquaporin-3 Lysine 282 Acetylation In Renal Water Balance, Nha Van Huynh
The Role Of Aquaporin-3 Lysine 282 Acetylation In Renal Water Balance, Nha Van Huynh
All ETDs from UAB
Aquaporin-3 (AQP3) mediates basolateral water transport in the kidney collecting duct principal cells, contributing to vasopressin-mediated urine concentration. We previously identified a novel post-translational modification of AQP3, the acetylation of lysine 282 (K282), which we hypothesized as a positive regulator of AQP3 water permeability. First, we found that collecting duct K282 acetylated AQP3 increased upon water deprivation, suggesting an involvement in renal water balance. To decipher the functional role of this modification, we utilized AQP3 acetylation (K282Q or Q) and deacetylation (K282R or R) mimetic mutant mice models generated using CRISPR/Cas9 knock-in technology. Both male and female wild-type (WT) and …
The Impact Of Transportation Insecurity On No-Show Appointments And Acute Care Utilization In Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients, Seabrook Hannah Jeffcoat
The Impact Of Transportation Insecurity On No-Show Appointments And Acute Care Utilization In Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients, Seabrook Hannah Jeffcoat
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients experience high levels of transportation insecurity. Missed or delayed medical care due to transportation barriers can result in worsened clinical outcomes and increased hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits. We hypothesized that the relationship between transportation insecurity and acute care utilization is partially mediated by no-show appointments. This retrospective cohort study included 101 SCD patients aged ≤ 21 treated through the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic at Children’s of Alabama (COA) hospital from 2023 to 2024 and completed a social determinants of health (SDoH) questionnaire. Negative binomial or Poisson regression was used to model ED …
Mechanoactivation Of Vegfr-2 Promotes Angiogenesis In The Tumor Microenvironment, Bronte Johnson
Mechanoactivation Of Vegfr-2 Promotes Angiogenesis In The Tumor Microenvironment, Bronte Johnson
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Cancer progression relies on blood vessel growth; without vasculature, tumors would be limited to less than 200µm in diameter. With this reasoning, several cancer therapies have been developed that target the process of angiogenesis, or the growth of vessels off pre-existing vasculature. These treatments target the major promoters of angiogenesis, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2); however, anti-angiogenic therapies are not effective by themselves. This is likely due to mechanoactivation of VEGFR-2 through physical alterations in the tumor microenvironment (TME). One prevalent mechanical change is increased strain on surrounding cells and matrix due to highly contractile …