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Heart-Healthy Eating Plan Fact Sheet

United States Natonal Institutes of Health: Materials

A heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, includes fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

Mortality Risk Associated With Urban Land Use For Adult Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes (Crotalus Adamanteus), Mya Wiles

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Snakes have been a traditionally under-represented organism in urban ecology, but they face similar, if not greater challenges in the face of growing urban sprawl. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus, EDBs) are under consideration for listing under the Endangered Species Act due to population declines resulting from historical human persecution and habitat loss. This study used radio-telemetry data from a long-term monitoring project of adult EDBs on a developed sea island in South Carolina, USA. I reclassified a National Land Cover Dataset to reflect relative mortality risk for snakes attempting to move through the landscape. High-risk cover types …

Nelle 5 (Complete Issue), Nelle Staff

Nelle (literary magazine)

No abstract provided.

All Hail Dido, King Of The Dildos, Emma Wunsch

Nelle (literary magazine)

pp. 19-38

A Love Letter From Very Far Away, Jacqueline Vogtman

Nelle (literary magazine)

pp. 87-102

A Hawker's Guide To The Musee De L'Orangerie: Or, Paris As You See It, Stephanie Carpenter

Nelle (literary magazine)

pp. 103-114

Socioeconomic Determinants Of Antibiotic Resistance, Kausar Jama

Theses and Graduate Projects

Background: Antibiotics were first developed to treat wounded soldiers and cases of pneumonia in World War II. By the 1940s, antibiotics became widely used to treat several infectious processes. It was not long after antibiotics were being used frequently by clinicians that resistant strains began to emerge. Today, antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern seen in many parts of the world. There are many factors that contribute to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance.

Purpose: This paper aims to demonstrate how socioeconomic factors play a role in the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. The literature review …

Washington University Magazine, December 2022

Washington University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Does Probiotic Supplementation Improve Depression/Anxiety Outcome Measures?, Kathryn M. Decleene

Theses and Graduate Projects

Background: Depression and anxiety continue to be a healthcare burden worldwide. Current depression and anxiety treatments include medications and psychotherapy; however, for many patients this is not enough. Literature has recently come out detailing the gut-brain axis and its potential impact on mental health.

Purpose: This literature review sought to answer the question if probiotics could play a role in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Specifically, does supplementation with a probiotic improve clinical outcome measures of depression, anxiety, or both? Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar using the search terms probiotics, …

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Ticagrelor Vs Clopidogrel In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Binh Vu

Theses and Graduate Projects

Background: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is an effective secondary prevention and an essential component of treatment after patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Recently, clinicians rapidly switched to DAPT with ticagrelor as the preferred treatment option after it was introduced in 2011. Compared to clopidogrel, ticagrelor is not a prodrug and does not require metabolic activation to inhibit the platelet P2Y12 receptor. It is the first reversible oral P2Y12 receptor antagonist; and its effect on platelet inhibition is more pronounced compared to clopidogrel.

Purpose: The purpose of this comprehensive review was to evaluate the efficacy and safety …

Thermal Ablation As An Alternative To Standard Breast Conserving Surgery In The Treatment Of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of The Elderly, Dani Ducharme

Theses and Graduate Projects

An aging population means an inevitable increase in cancer diagnoses, and thus, a novel solution is needed to address this looming problem. Within the field of breast cancer, thermal ablation has emerged as a promising alternative to surgical excision. As a minimally invasive treatment, it significantly reduces the morbidity and mortality for geriatric patients, as well as healthcare costs overall.

The purpose of this analysis is to understand the utility of thermal ablation for the treatment of invasive ductal carcinoma. Specifically in the context of elderly patients, it is determined if this treatment modality is superior to traditional breast conserving …

Memory For Emotional Expressions In Adults With Acquired Brain Injuries, Lauren Jeanne Radigan

Wayne State University Dissertations

Introduction: Memory for emotions expressed by others forms the continuity that characterizes unique and intimate relationships. Successful memory for facial expressions requires the ability to remember the identity of the face (who showed the emotion) as well as the emotion (which emotion they showed). People with acquired brain injuries (ABI) frequently have problems with social cognition, which involves understanding cues that communicate emotional and interpersonal information. ABI is commonly associated with trouble perceiving emotional expressions and recognizing the identity of faces; however, research on memory for emotions after ABI is sparse. This study examined cognitive and emotional characteristics that contribute …

Human-Centered Design, Culture Within Everyone’S Reach, Marguerite Itamar Harrison

Spanish and Portuguese: Faculty Publications

More information about Hispanic Issues is found online.

Anaerobic Digestion Of Cereal Rye Cover Crop, Liangcheng Yang, Lucas D. Lamont, John C. Sedbrook, Nicholas J. Heller, David E. Kopsell

Faculty Publications - Agriculture

The rapid growth of cover crop planting area in the U.S. helps with erosion control, soil health, control of greenhouse gases, and also provides abundant biomass for the production of bioenergy and bioproducts. Given the cover crops’ compositional heterogeneity and variability, a tolerate platform technology such as anaerobic digestion (AD) is preferred but has not been widely used for cover crop biorefining. This study evaluated the biogas and methane yields from six cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crops grown in the Midwest, using both bench- and pilot-scale anaerobic digesters. The effects of two critical factors, the total solids (TS) …

Annual Report Of The Town Of Eaton, New Hampshire 2021., Eaton Town Representatives

Eaton, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Raymond, New Hampshire 2021 Annual Report., Raymond Town Representatives

Raymond, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Using Theraputic Jurisprudence To Improve Nursing Home Regulation During Future Pandemics, Kathy L. Cerminara, Alina M. Perez, Alexandra Kirby

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Spatial And Temporal Variability Of Mercury In Upper And Lower Red Lake Walleye, Tyler Orgon

Biology Graduate Theses

Mercury is a global pollutant that is released into our environment by natural and anthropogenic processes resulting in extensive studies conducted on mercury cycling in aquatic ecosystems which has led to the issuance of human-health-based fish-consumption advisories. We examined total mercury concentrations in Walleye Sander vitreus from Upper and Lower Red Lakes, located in north central Minnesota, between 2019 and 2020. Upper and Lower Red Lake form a contiguous water body consisting of two large (483.1 and 665.6 km2, respectively) basins that are naturally connected by a 1.4 km-wide strait. Both basins are important fisheries for recreation, subsistence, and commercial …

Memphis State Magazine, 06:04, 1987 Fall

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Weighty Fears" By Les Seago MSU Research Reporter

Fear of fat fans the tobacco flame among many smokers who would like to quit, according to an MSU psychologist. Their fears may be justified, he says.

Also featured, "Saving the Blues" By Laurie Finn

Dr. David Evans researches the roots of regional music of the South. Dr. Steven Ross examines computer programs and the adaptation of mathematics instruction to microcomputers. Excellence is what their work has in common.

University Of Memphis Magazine, 2015 Fall

University of Memphis Magazine

Cover Story, "Making the Grades " by Greg Russell

From a near-zero graduation rate 15 years ago in men’s basketball to one of the best student-athlete success rates around, Tiger players score both on and off the playing surface.

Also featured: The Columns Alumni Review

University Of Memphis Magazine, 2020 Fall

University of Memphis Magazine

In this issue, "I Want To Go Where I Can Help" By David Waters, UofM Institute for Public Service Reporting, Illustration by Catherine Knowles

UofM alum Janice Ballard joined a group of health professionals helping fight COVID-19 in the Navajo Nation, one of the hardest hit areas in the world per capita.

Also featured, "Unearthing Ancient Egypt" by Trent Shadid

As an expert on ancient Egypt, the work of UofM history professor Suzanne Onstine is providing insight into the lives of everyday Egyptians.

Using A Token Economy To Treat Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior Without Extinction, Natalie R. Andzik, Elle Smith, Nancy Neef

NIU Bibliography

The use of extinction procedures when treating escape-maintained problem behavior can be undesirable and impractical for practitioners to use. To mitigate the risks associated with escape extinction, we explored the effectiveness of a delayed reinforcement token system without the use of extinction in school and home settings to treat escape-maintained problem behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder. In lieu of escape extinction (e.g., blocking), the researchers implemented a 30 s break contingent on problem behaviors and a token (to be exchanged at the end of the session) contingent on compliance. The results of a multiple probe design indicated substantial …

Exosomes Derived From Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Mediate Perineural Invasion: Implications For Therapeutic Intervention, Cole Knoblich

Dissertations and Theses

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most globally diagnosed cancers and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Metastatic CRC (mCRC) significantly impacts patient outcome and diminishes overall survival outcomes. Despite advances in therapeutic treatment, the 5-year survival rate for mCRC is < 20% and several patients fail to have a beneficial response to available treatments. This could be attributed to alternative routes of mCRC in which current treatments are unable to block these routes of cancer spread. One such alternative route involves the spread of cancer along the nerve termed perineural invasion (PNI) which is an independent prognostic factor in CRC. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is comprised of several different cell types that have been investigated for their role in cancer pathogenesis. Several studies have shown that cells of the TME can provide a supportive environment that allows for the growth and spread of cancer. Primary focus has been placed on cancer, stromal, and immune cells in the TME, but the role of neuronal cells in cancer pathogenesis is still unknown. Since cells of the TME can communicate through the secretion of exosomes, cancer-derived exosomes have gained widespread interest for their role in cancer pathogenesis. This study investigated how CRC-derived exosomes prime neuronal cells and contribute to PNI. By utilizing transwell co-culture systems and conditioned media experiments, we were able to determine that CRC cells secrete extracellular vesicles (EVs) that induce neuronal cell differentiation and growth, and inhibit apoptosis. Furthermore, utilization of an exosome inhibitor revealed that blocking exosome production in CRC cells could attenuate these affects. CRC- derived exosomes were collected utilizing a modified-iodixanol gradient technique and further characterization revealed an enriched pool of exosomes in fractions. Furthermore, proteomic analysis showed several proteins contained in CRC-derived exosomes that were involved in neuronal cell differentiation and growth. Lastly, treatment of CRC cells with the pharmacological tool Veratridine (VTD) was able to attenuate neuronal cell differentiation and growth and alter the proteomic profiles found in CRC-derived exosomes. In addition, VTD treatment slowed the spread of CRC along the sciatic nerve of an NIH-III nude mouse model of PNI.

An Appetite For Crime: Case Studies Of Cannibalism And The Criminological Theories That Explain It, Eponine Romo

Undergraduate Honors Theses

One of the most important aspects of studying crime is identifying how and why certain crimes happen. There are several questions one should ask: Why did this event happen? What caused this to happen? How could it have been stopped? Criminologists use various theories to seek the answer to these questions regarding diverse types of crimes from petty crimes, such as stealing a pack of gum to major, violent crimes, such as cannibalism, the latter of which will be analyzed here. The goal is to prevent these crimes from happening in the future by identifying why they are happening now. …

Augmented Reality: The Challenges And Opportunities Of This New Medium, Zijun Liang

Selected Full-Text Master Theses 2021-

Augmented reality is a technology that pushes the boundaries of media art and cyber security, expanding the potential and challenges of each. By combining computer graphics and realistic visuals, a new medium category was created that increased the classic realistic experiences. Traditional realistic sensations are the ordinary senses humans use to respond to incoming information, such as seeing, hearing, touching, and smelling—this viewpoint is based on a combination of visual anthropology and media theory.

It is vital for a media artist and software developer to understand how immersive technologies can improve the production and presentation of relevant content in interactive …

Kinetics And Connectivity Properties Of Parvalbumin- And Somatostatin-Positive Inhibition In Layer 2/3 Medial Entorhinal Cortex, Fernando R. Fernandez, Guillem Via, Carmen C. Canavier, John A. White

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Resistance And Resilience: Antibiotic Tracking To Thwart Antimicrobial Resistance, Jordan M. Fisher

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.

Transimperial Networks And East Asia: Timeline, Menglu Gao, Sophia Hsu, Waiyee Loh, Hyungji Park, Jessica R. Valdez, Adrian S. Wisnicki, Rae X. Yan

English and Literary Arts: Faculty Scholarship

To help instructors and students who may be unfamiliar with the history of East Asia and its transimperial exchanges with the Anglophone world, the creators of the “Transimperial Networks and East Asia” lesson plan cluster built this timeline, which includes some major historical events from the fifteenth to the twentieth century. This timeline comes out of our many discussions about the methodological issues that arise when the field of Victorian Studies seeks to expand its traditional geographical scope. As we quickly realized in the process of creating our cluster, the usual boundaries of the long nineteenth century (the French Revolution …

Undergraduate Poster Competition, Inquiry Editors

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Faculty Highlights, Inquiry Editors

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.