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Serum Microrna Expression In The Diagnosis And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury In Athletes, Jessica Fuller, Darcy Muns

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

Is There A Place For Reboa In Penetrating Chest Trauma?, Jacob Dye, Aaron Horton

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

The Efficacy And Safety Of Nirsevimab In The Prevention Of Rsv Related Infections In Healthy Infants, Gabrielle Mayo, Suyin Ballard

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of preventing Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) related respiratory illnesses and hospitalization with the use of Nirsevimab, as compared to placebo among infants among healthy early and late preterm infants less than one year of age. Design: Systematic Literature Review

Methods: Searches were done using Pubmed and the search term Nirsevimab in Fall 2023. Records were excluded from analysis if full text was not available, studies other than randomized control trials or if included infants that were not healthy or born before 29 weeks gestation. Results: Of the 3 studies, 2 studies demonstrated reduction …

Post Chondral Defect Reconstruction And Knee Functionality: How Do Aci And Mosaicplasty Compare?, Kate Stutz, Megan Howard

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Chondral defects significantly contribute to the overwhelming number of patients suffering from degenerative joint disease (DJD) daily. In efforts to prevent this pathology, chondral reconstruction procedures have emerged to prevent early development of this condition. Two current methods utilized include osteochondral autograft transplantation (OATs) and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). In isolation, the effectiveness of each technique has been evaluated, however there has yet to be a definitive comparison of equivalency between the two. Through utilizing PubMed, we conducted a literature search in order to gather studies conducted directly comparing these two interventions, which we narrowed down to four studies by …

Electrocatalytic Performance Of S-Doped Fen4@Mwcnts Nanocomposites, Ronit Lavjibhai Chaudhari

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The thesis titled “Electrocatalytic Performance of S-Doped FeN₄@MWCNTs Nanocomposites” explores the development of sulfur-doped iron-nitrogen-carbon nanotube (S-dopedFeN₄@MWCNTs) nanocomposites as high-performance an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). These reactions are crucial for technologies like fuel cells, metal-air batteries, and water-splitting systems, which are vital for renewable energy and hydrogen production.

The research demonstrates that S-doped FeN₄@MWCNTs show significantly enhanced catalytic activity compared to traditional platinum-based catalysts and undoped FeN₄@MWCNTs. Sulfur doping results in a lower overpotential for both OER and HER. For …

Design And Synthesis Of Bimetallic Catalyst And Multifunctional Peptide Catalysis For Organic Synthesis And Synthesis Of Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras (Protacs) For Sphk1 And Sphk2, Mariur Rodriguez Moreno

Theses and Dissertations

In the first part of this dissertation (chapters 1-4) we discuss the development of bimetallic and monometallic palladium complexes scaffolded on 2-phosphinoimidazole ligands and their application to cross-coupling reactions. Specifically, we discovered a bimetallic Pd(II) dimer that performs a tandem arylation/annulation reaction to produce naphthalene products from aryl iodides and ketones (Chapter 2). We then show that bimetallic Pd(II) and Pd (I) complexes have different activity in different transformations and that the starting oxidation state of our catalysts is important for reactivity (Chapter 3). For example, we demonstrate that our Pd(I) dimer is much more active in Buchwald- Hartwig amination …

Msw Portfolio, Daisy Marie Sells Alexander

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

MSW Portfolio

Persons Or Human-Mimicking Robots? Implications Of Ai For Moral Status, Kate Burckle, Catherine Peters

Honors Thesis

Rapid progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in which AI technologies can now perform human tasks, e.g. hold advanced conversations, cook, clean, and navigate harsh terrain, blurs the line between humans and robots. The emergence of advanced AI technologies suggests that AI programs may develop consciousness in the near future, prompting important questions: if AIs attain abilities to perform the same tasks and exercise capacities traditionally limited to humans, do they deserve similar moral status? If so, what treatment would we owe to them? Through examination of competing accounts of personhood and moral status, this paper seeks to …

Living In Advent: Making Room For The Messiah, Howard Schaap

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Waiting is hard to do. And may be becoming harder. In a world full of social media checks and Amazon orders and on-demand binges and endless calendar appointments, we no longer have to do much—if any—waiting."

Posting about seeking peace during Advent from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Living in Advent

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Washington County, Tennessee For The Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

Annual Financial Report Williamson County, Tennessee For The Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

Drogas, Basura Y Crimen: Los Vecinos De East Harlem Se Unen Para Mejorar El Barrio, Jacqueline Zamora

Capstones

En octubre de 2023 una nueva operación denominada “operación 4 esquinas” inició con el fin de mejorar la calidad de vida en East Harlem, pero el vecindario no ha cambiado mucho, dejando a residentes que formen una comunidad que se ayude mutuamente para marcar la diferencia en el barrio.

Enlace: https://medium.com/@jzamora2211/drogas-basura-y-crimen-los-vecinos-de-east-harlem-se-unen-para-mejorar-el-barrio-39455477522b

Using Supervised Learning To Predict The Band Rank Of Braids, Juliana Moraes

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Supervised learning has emerged as a powerful tool for solving complex classification problems across various domains, including mathematical structures. In the realm of braid theory, an intriguing challenge involves determining the number of bands in a mathematical braid, which is crucial for understanding braid complexity and its applications. This thesis introduces an approach leveraging supervised learning to tackle this problem. Using different representations of a braid (namely braid words and Lawrence-Krammer representations), we train a supervised learning model to predict the number of bands in a given braid. The approach involves constructing a labeled dataset of braids with known band …

Normative Truth Under Metamodernism, Sam Taylor

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis elaborates on a metamodern framework for grounding normative truth. Metamodernism is an evolving approach in the humanities and social sciences that seeks to reconcile stable truth with the genealogical skepticism of postmodernism. I follow Jason Ānada Josephson Storm in arguing that virtue ethics presents fertile ground for metamodernism with respect to normative truth.

I extend Storm’s preliminary approach to this subject by comparing it with the work of two other scholars: Pierre Manent — an Aristotelian virtue ethicist who has become very popular among Christian political theorists — and Amy Allen — a postmodern-inspired, decolonial theorist. Manent has …

Journey To Baby-Friendly: Standardizing Patient Breastfeeding Education In The Postpartum Microsystem, Emily Korwin

Master's Projects and Capstones

Problem Low breastfeeding rates remain a global challenge and a cause of adverse infant health outcomes despite the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. In response, UNICEF and the WHO developed the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding for infant growth and development. Context Hospital A is a mid-size hospital in Northern California. It has 24 labor, 13 antepartum, and 33 postpartum beds and serves a diverse population of patients. Intervention After a literature review, microsystem assessment, stakeholder survey, and root cause analysis, a standardized infant feeding nurse patient education checklist was developed and aligned with Baby-Friendly teaching …

Portfolio Project Social Work 599, Christopher S. Plummer

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

Abstract This portfolio reflects the culmination of my journey to earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) and demonstrates my mastery of the 10 core competencies outlined by the University of Montana School of Social Work. Through the lens of the five elements of advanced integrated practice, this work illustrates the transformation I underwent as I developed the skills, knowledge, and values essential to ethical and effective social work practice. Each section of this portfolio provides evidence of my growth in applying critical self-reflection, integrating historical and cultural contexts, bridging direct practice with community intervention, engaging in evidence-based practices, and …

A Kinetic Model For Compound Heterozygous Pathogenic Variants In Tyrosyl-Trna Synthetase Gene Yars2-Associated Neonatal Phenotype, Thomas W Christian, Sunita Maharjan, Sitao Yin, Yuka Yamaki, Isao Masuda, Fenglin Li, Colleen Muraresku, Sheila Clever, Rebecca Ganetzky, Ya-Ming Hou

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers

Human genetic disorders are often caused by mutations of compound heterozygosity, where each allele of the mutant gene harbors a different genetic lesion. However, studies of such mutations are hampered due to the lack of an appropriate model. Here we describe a kinetic model of compound heterozygous variants in an obligate enzyme dimer that contains one mutation in one monomer and the other mutation in the second monomer. This enzyme is encoded by human YARS2 for mitochondrial tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (mt-TyrRS), which aminoacylates tyrosine to mt-tRNA^Tyr. YARS2 is a member of the genes for mt-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, where pathogenic mutations …

Applications Of Phosphorus Geochemistry To Utah Lake, Jacob Barry Taggart

Theses and Dissertations

This compilation of studies provides an examination of phosphorus dynamics in the suspended solids, water column, and lakebed sediments of Utah Lake, a large, shallow, and phosphorus-rich water body. The first study introduces a novel phosphorus microfractionation (P-MF) method designed for small samples of suspended solids and sediments. This method reveals that suspended solids in Utah Lake can have a significantly higher phosphorus content across most fractions compared to lakebed sediments, highlighting the importance of considering suspended solids in nutrient management strategies. The second study analyzes historical phosphorus mass and concentrations, demonstrating that water column phosphorus levels have remained stable …

Msw Professional Portfolio, Jessica J. Christian

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Msw Portfolio, Elizabeth Helen Brenneman J.D.

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

The Fundamentals Of Advocacy, Tiffany Borland

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A portfolio on a compilation and a celebration of my work throughout my MSW program.

Hakim V. Ahmed

All Decisions

In this no-grounds holdover proceeding, the tenant moved to dismiss the petition on grounds of improper service and the omission of a necessary party. The court denied the motion. Regarding service, the court held that while the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act (CEEFPA) had temporarily heightened service requirements, those requirements no longer applied. The court found that the landlord's service of process complied with RPAPL § 735, which governs service in summary eviction proceedings. The court also found that the tenant's arguments regarding the omission of a necessary party were insufficient to warrant dismissal at this stage.

Training Machine Learning Algorithms For The Transient Startup Of A Long-Life Modular Microreactor, Ahmad N. Shaheen

Nuclear Engineering ETDs

There is an increasing interest in developing and deploying small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and micro modular reactors (MMRs). They could be operated with minimal on-site personnel or remotely with a high degree of autonomy. This can be enabled through the use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AL) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms and methods. The objective of the present work is to train machine learning algorithms for remote control mimicking the transient startup of the Very-Small, Long-LIfe, Modular (VSLLIM) microreactor. This walk-away safe microreactor design and a fully integrated transient model have been developed at the University of New …

The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence In Pharmacy: Transforming Medication Management And Patient Care, Gracia Anastasya, Miski A. Khairinisa

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, with significant implications for pharmacy practice. This review explores the diverse applications of AI in pharmacy, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize medication management, patient care, public health, disease management, and pharmacy workflow efficiency. AI algorithms can analyze a vast amount of patient data, allowing pharmacists to identify potential drug interactions, evaluate medication safety and effectiveness, and offer personalized treatment suggestions. In the realm of public health, AI supports disease management through epidemiological monitoring and targeted interventions. Additionally, AI-driven robotic dispensing systems and automated inventory management enhance pharmacy workflow efficiency by streamlining operations and …

Fictional And Historical Narratives Of African American Soldiers Of Wwii, Abigail Rae Stewart

Honors Theses

This thesis examines the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II through the dual lenses of oral histories and fictionalized accounts, arguing that both are essential to fully understanding their multifaceted journeys at home and abroad. Oral histories provide direct, personal narratives from veterans themselves, capturing their voices, emotions, and reflections on the discrimination, camaraderie, and resilience that defined their wartime and postwar lives. These firsthand accounts offer invaluable insights into the structural realities of systemic racism within the military and society, as well as the personal sacrifices these soldiers made in the name of a country that …

Sustainability Of Food Prescription Programs In Rural Mississippi, Eve Davis

Honors Theses

Food prescription programs are an innovative strategy to address food insecurity and to promote health as a preventative measure, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Mississippi has high rates of chronic diseases relating to nutrition, poverty, and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Throughout this research, I have analyzed program funding and sustainability mechanisms such as community investment, nutrition education, and awareness. The preliminary research has identified the need for collaboration between healthcare providers, local farmers, nonprofit organizations, and government officials. I interviewed various individuals that could become potential stakeholders for food prescription programs, such as individuals from nonprofit …

A Kid's Guide To Infectious Disease, Abby Carroll

Honors Theses

A Kid’s Guide to Infectious Disease is an educational illustrated book intended for young pediatric patients, ages three to five. This project was inspired by my personal interests, involvement at the University of Mississippi, and experience as a medical assistant. Over the past couple of years, I have had the opportunity to work as a medical assistant, interacting with many pediatric patients and their families at HealthPointe Primary Care. As a pre-physician assistant student studying biology, I was inspired to create a resource for these kids by both my classes at the University of Mississippi and my passion for pediatric …

Investigating The Relationship Between Mathematics Instructional Time And Perseverance Growth With Elementary Pre-Service Teachers, Joseph Dinapoli

Department of Mathematics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This study investigated how the time that elementary pre-service teachers (PSTs) spend studying certain mathematics topics during a content course is related to growth in their perseverance in problem-solving. Using a quasi-experimental design, PSTs from two classes taught by the same instructor engaged in 12 problem-solving sessions each to measure their willingness to initiate and sustain, and re-initiate and re-sustain upon an impasse, productive struggle during engagement. Inspired by the thinking-oriented and knowledge-oriented theoretical approaches to teacher preparation in elementary mathematics, there were two class conditions. Over one semester, the treatment group studied five mathematics topics (averaging about 400 min …

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Becoming Baby-Friendly Designated, Krystal Angelique Mora

Master's Projects and Capstones

Section I: Abstract

Problem Despite efforts to increase breastfeeding rates, the influence of formula companies has contributed to the decrease in rates, affecting the health outcomes of infants. In response, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) introduced standardized education for nursing staff to support infant growth and development. Context Hospital A Birth Center is a 33-bed culturally diverse unit that provides care to mothers in Northern California, delivering approximately 7,400 babies each year and helping patients transition into motherhood. Aim The quality improvement project aims to enhance the retention of BFHI-aligned education provided during hospitalization by 26.2%, raising retention rates among …

Impact Of Supply Organizational Culture Within A Surgical Unit, Irene T. Peng

Master's Projects and Capstones

Objective: This quality improvement project aims to propose an intervention that helps anesthesia technicians improve communication efforts, reduce delays in care, and reduce medical waste. Aim: At least 80% of the anesthesia technicians are educated on properly stocking the pediatric anesthesia medical lockers utilizing the standardized checklist and handoff report tool to reduce waste and increase timely patient care after three months of implementation. Methods: Assessment surveys were used to identify the surgical unit’s current issues and Hospital A’s staff's opinions of pediatric medical anesthesia C-lockers. Resources such as the GANTT Chart, Fishbone Analysis, Budget Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and PDSA …