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Mentor Training Curriculum For Mentor Programs Within K-12 Public School Systems, Haley Ulland

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

To address the issue of school failure, many communities have implemented mentor programs to encourage youth academics and social growth. However, excellent mentor candidates are often hard to find and schedule. Implementing near peer mentor programs within K-12 public school systems could give the same benefits as adult mentor programs with more accessibility and mutual benefits to each party including boosted attendance, academic success, college and career readiness skills, improved social skills, and enhanced emotional well-being. Along with mutual benefits there are also qualities which make some mentors and mentor programs more successful than others including proper training and goal …

Designing And Developing A Medical-Legal Partnership To Address Cancer Patients' Health-Harming Legal Needs, Allison B. Dowling, Vicki W. Girard, Megan E. Gordon, Abigail Sweeney, Christopher M. Gallagher, Amy D. Ly, Lisa Kessler, Deborah F. Perry

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The Georgetown University's Cancer Legal Assistance and Well-being Project launched in 2020 as a medical-legal partnership that works with health care providers at a Washington, D.C. safety-net hospital to treat the health-harming legal needs of historically and intentionally marginalized patients with cancer.

Trbc1 In Flow Cytometry: Assay Development, Validation, And Reporting Considerations., Katherine A. Devitt, Wolfgang Kern, Weijie Li, Xuehai Wang, Allyson J. Wong, Felipe M. Furtado, Jean S. Oak, Andrea Illingworth

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

The assessment of T-cell clonality by flow cytometry has long been suboptimal, relying on aberrant marker expression and/or intensity. The introduction of TRBC1 shows much promise for improving the diagnosis of T-cell neoplasms in the clinical flow laboratory. Most laboratories considering this marker already have existing panels designed for T-cell workups and will be determining how best to incorporate TRBC1. We present this comprehensive summary of TRBC1 and supplemental case examples to familiarize the flow cytometry community with its potential for routine application, provide examples of how to incorporate it into T-cell panels, and signal caution in interpreting the results …

Safety And Efficacy Of Ivacaftor In Infants Aged 1 To Less Than 4 Months With Cystic Fibrosis., Paul Mcnally, Alvin Singh, Susanna A. Mccolley, Jane C. Davies, Mark Higgins, Meng Liu, Jennifer Lu, Violeta Rodriguez-Romero, Judy L. Shih, Margaret Rosenfeld, Vx15-770-124 Study Group

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Ivacaftor (IVA) has been shown to be safe and efficacious in children aged ≥4 months with cystic fibrosis (CF) and CFTR gating variants. We evaluated safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy of IVA in a small cohort of infants aged 1 toCF.

METHODS: In this phase 3, open-label study, infants 1 toinfants, doses were adjusted at day 15 to better match median adult exposures based on individual PK measurements taken on day 4. Primary endpoints were safety and PK measurements.

RESULTS: Seven infants (residual function CFTR variants [n=5]; minimal function CFTR variants [n=2]) received ≥1 dose of IVA. Six infants …

Using Age-Adjusted D-Dimer Vs Traditional D-Dimer To Rule Out Acute Aortic Syndrome, Jacob Nelson, Divyani Patel, Sylvia Kashat, Gorune Geloian, Karen Childers, David A. Berger, Brett Todd

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Background and Objectives: Acute aortic syndromes (AS), including aortic dissection, are rare and life-threatening diagnoses. Early diagnosis is critical as mortality increases by 1%–2% per hour after symptom onset. D-dimer (DD) Methods: In this retrospective chart review, we identified all patients who presented to any Emergency Department (ED) at a multicenter health system between 2012 and 2021, received a D-dimer test, and underwent CTA Dissection, CTA Coronary Study, or CTA Triple Rule-Out. Patients under the age of 18, pregnant, had prior dissection or thoracic aorta repair, or who presented altered/unresponsive were excluded. For patients with multiple presentations, the first visit …

Guidance For Assessment Of The Inflammation Etiologic Criterion For The Glim Diagnosis Of Malnutrition: A Modified Delphi Approach., Tommy Cederholm, Gordon L Jensen, Maria D Ballesteros-Pomar, Renee Blaauw, M Isabel T D Correia, Cristina Cuerda, David C Evans, Ryoji Fukushima, Juan Bernardo Ochoa Gautier, M Cristina Gonzalez, Andre Van Gossum, Leah Gramlich, Joseph Hartono, Steven B Heymsfield, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Renuka Jayatissa, Heather Keller, Ainsley Malone, William Manzanares, M Molly Mcmahon, Yolanda Mendez, Kris M Mogensen, Naoharu Mori, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Guillermo Contreras Nogales, Ibolya Nyulasi, Wendy Phillips, Matthias Pirlich, Veeradej Pisprasert, Elisabet Rothenberg, Marian De Van Der Schueren, Han Ping Shi, Alison Steiber, Marion F Winkler, Rocco Barazzoni, Charlene Compher

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) approach to malnutrition diagnosis is based on assessment of three phenotypic (weight loss, low body mass index, and reduced skeletal muscle mass) and two etiologic (reduced food intake/assimilation and disease burden/inflammation) criteria, with diagnosis confirmed by fulfillment of any combination of at least one phenotypic and at least one etiologic criterion. The original GLIM description provided limited guidance regarding assessment of inflammation and this has been a factor impeding further implementation of the GLIM criteria. We now seek to provide practical guidance for assessment of inflammation in support of the …

An Atypical Facial Eruption In Skin Of Color: A Rare Presentation Of Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome., Brittany Ehlert, Lauren Shegos, Matthew Franklin, Kaila Buckley, Jaimie Rodger

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

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Guidance For Assessment Of The Inflammation Etiologic Criterion For The Glim Diagnosis Of Malnutrition: A Modified Delphi Approach., Tommy Cederholm, Gordon L Jensen, Maria D Ballesteros-Pomar, Renee Blaauw, M Isabel T D Correia, Cristina Cuerda, David C Evans, Ryoji Fukushima, Juan Bernardo Ochoa Gautier, M Cristina Gonzalez, Andre Van Gossum, Leah Gramlich, Joseph Hartono, Steven B Heymsfield, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Renuka Jayatissa, Heather Keller, Ainsley Malone, William Manzanares, M Molly Mcmahon, Yolanda Mendez, Kris M Mogensen, Naoharu Mori, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Guillermo Contreras Nogales, Ibolya Nyulasi, Wendy Phillips, Matthias Pirlich, Veeradej Pisprasert, Elisabet Rothenberg, Marian De Van Der Schueren, Han Ping Shi, Alison Steiber, Marion F Winkler, Rocco Barazzoni, Charlene Compher

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) approach to malnutrition diagnosis is based on assessment of three phenotypic (weight loss, low body mass index, and reduced skeletal muscle mass) and two etiologic (reduced food intake/assimilation and disease burden/inflammation) criteria, with diagnosis confirmed by fulfillment of any combination of at least one phenotypic and at least one etiologic criterion. The original GLIM description provided limited guidance regarding assessment of inflammation and this has been a factor impeding further implementation of the GLIM criteria. We now seek to provide practical guidance for assessment of inflammation in support of the …

Bibliography For "Explore The World: Journey Through Travel Books At The Leatherby Libraries", Isabella Piechota, Kalea Brown, Arianna Tillman

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography created to support a display about travel books at the Leatherby Libraries during May 2024 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

Bibliography For "Exploring The Leatherby Libraries Catalog: A Variety Of Books For Your Summer Reads 2024", Arianna Tillman, Isabella Piechota, Kalea Brown

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography of available library books to spur participation in the Leatherby Libraries' 2024 Community of Readers program.

Stronger Together Newsletter, May 2024, Office Of Inclusive Excellence

News, Magazines and Reports

What Happened in the Office for Inclusive Excellence, Multicultural Center Updates, Pride Night Collab/Kyle’s Article, End of Year Celebration, S.A.G.E. Center Updates, Lavendar Graduation, 11 Inclusive Excellence Departmental Spotlight, Inclusive Excellence Individual Spotlight

Perceptions Of Metabolic Syndrome Management Utilization In Relation With Patient Characteristics And Health-Related Quality Of Life, Olajide Adekunle

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) Dissertations

Challenges in managing MetS include untreated risk factors and ineffective management, resulting in poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). A significant factor contributing to these challenges is the underutilization of management services, possibly due to patients' perceptions of disease management resource utilization (PMU). Therefore, understanding patients' PMU is crucial for improving health outcomes. The study investigated PMU, explored PMU predictors, and investigated the impact of PMU and patients’ demographics on HRQoL. Using a cross-sectional design, data on perceptions of healthcare, medication, and pharmacy service utilization, prior experience with pharmacy services, demographics, and HRQoL were collected from adult individuals with obesity …

Identifying The Roles Of Mir-17 In Ciliogenesis And Cell Cycle, Ashwaq Alanazi

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) Dissertations

Emerging evidence suggests a significant contribution of primary cilia to cell division and proliferation mechanisms. MicroRNAs, especially miR-17, contribute to cell cycle regulation and proliferation. Recent investigations have highlighted the dysregulated expression of miR-17 in various malignancies, underlining its potential role in cancer. However, the correlation between primary cilia and miR-17 has yet to be fully elucidated. The present study examines the presence of miR-17 in primary cilia. The miR-17 expression is studied in selected ciliary protein knockdown cells. Using in-situ hybridization (ISH), we identified the subcellular localization of miR-17 in both cilia and cell bodies. We confirmed the importance …

A Moment Of Failure: The Debate Surrounding The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks, Grayson R. Jones

War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses

Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, many in the United States and the Soviet Union believed their leaders had narrowly avoided nuclear annihilation. In response to this crisis, however, American and Soviet citizens asked more questions about nuclear weapons and their spread than ever before, well into the 1970s, and toward the decade of détente, or “de-escalation” between the superpowers. The term détente first appeared in writings from 1912, as France and Germany tried unsuccessfully to ease the tension before World War I.1 However, it is more famous in its use in Cold War foreign policy. The term détente was popularized …

‘Samoye Vazhnoye’: Behind The Scenes Of Russian Cinema, 1908–1924, Katerina Ludwig

War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses

From the first decade of the 20^th century to the middle of the 1920s, cinema in Russia exposed how politics and the modern medium were inseparably intertwined. As works that were produced during a period of great turmoil and uncertainty, films revealed more than a unilateral relationship. Cinema was used in Russia in the late-Imperial and early Soviet eras as an active tool of entertainment, propaganda, art, education, and intellectual discussion. Studying its intersectional nature illuminates areas obscured by purely political or artistic perspectives, which tell either opposite or mutually emboldening tales. This thesis argues on behalf of both …

U.S Presidents In Africa After The Cold War: In Search Of A Reason, Socrates Mbamalu

War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses

Africa has often ranked low in priority when it comes to U.S. foreign relations. Often, the presence of a threat to U.S. interests in Africa sparks a redirection of U.S. leaders to Africa. The Cold War was one of such periods. This work looks at U.S. leaders after the Cold War, focusing on George W. Bush, whose policies in Africa are considered the most impactful and resource consuming. Scholars have, however, failed to put Bush’s approach to Africa in a broader historical perspective. Existing literature has analyzed Bush’s policies in Africa using programs such as the Millenium Challenge Account (MCA), …

Use Of A Novel Combination Of Multiplex Pcr And Dna Barcoding In Assessing Authenticity Of Ginseng Products, Diane Kim

Food Science (MS) Theses

Ginseng (Panax sp.) is a medicinal plant root used for its purported health benefits, primarily in East Asian countries. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in sales of dietary supplements, including ginseng supplements, to purportedly support immune health and provide other health benefits. However, this heightened demand has subsequently increased the risk of adulteration in these dietary supplements. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of a novel combination of DNA barcoding and multiplex PCR to identify species in ginseng supplements. A total of 50 commercial ginseng supplements containing either Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, or …

Optimization Of Pre-Enrichment And Screening Methods For The Detection Of Salmonella Enterica In Meat Analog Products, Kylie Sacapano

Food Science (MS) Theses

With the growing demand and variety of meat analogs on the commercial market, there is a need to revisit the methodology for the detection of foodborne pathogens in these products. The current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory methods for Salmonella enterica detection in meat analogs follow the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) and are time-consuming and costly, requiring pre-enrichment using lactose broth (LB) with a surfactant (e.g., Triton X-100). Therefore, this study aimed to optimize pre-enrichment and screening methods for the detection of Salmonella in meat analogs by comparing the current FDA reference methods to updated techniques. To achieve this, …

Chlorogenic And Caffeic Acids’ Impact On Formation Of Fluorescent And Non-Fluorescent Advanced Glycation End-Products As A Function Of Temperature, Christianne Yapor

Food Science (MS) Theses

The glycation of amino acids with carbonyl groups of reducing sugars produces advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). These AGEs can be harmful to health over time. The research objective was to compare the effects of 0-1.00 mM chlorogenic acid (CGA) and caffeic acid (CA) on AGEs formed in glucose-lysine solutions at 25 °C, 63 °C and 100 °C for 30 and 60 minutes by measuring fluorescent AGEs: vesperlysine A and B, vesperlysine C, and total AGEs, and non- fluorescent carboxymethyl-lysine (CML) and carboxyethyl-lysine (CEL) with LC-MS. Chlorogenic acid inhibited the formation of AGEs to a greater extent compared to CA at …

A Meta-Analysis Of Seafood Species Mislabeling Rates In The United States, Sarah Ahles

Food Science (MS) Theses

Seafood is vulnerable to species mislabeling due to factors such as complex global supply chains, varying prices, and similar appearance of species. Numerous studies have been published reporting a range of mislabeling rates for various forms of seafood. However, these studies oftentimes focus on lesser-consumed species that are vulnerable to species mislabeling. As a result, the overall mislabeling rate of commercially sold seafood in the U.S. remains unknown, especially for the most consumed species. Thus, the objective of the current study was to compile the results of seafood mislabeling studies into a single resource to provide informative statistics on U.S. …

Cloud Computing Integration Into Mixed-Reality: Physical To Abstraction, Yassine Chahid, Patrick Slattery

Publications and Research

This research evaluates the progression of cloud computing and mixed-reality technologies, and to identify how these technologies influence advancements in the latter. Both cloud computing and mixed reality have significantly impacted the IT field and the services available to the public and various institutions. Cloud computing provides a valuable way to process information or allocate computational resources on otherwise limited hardware. Augmented or virtual reality hardware would greatly benefit from this by offloading resource-intensive tasks to other machines. The research methodology involves analyzing essential components of both innovations, divided into multiple categories. These components range from physical, hardware-based elements to …

Fast Fashion: A Thorough Examination On Human Rights Violations In Bangladesh And Global Environmental Degradation, Maggie Quiroz

International Studies (MA) Theses

Fast fashion is one of the most popular industries in the world as it provides consumers with clothing at an affordable price, however, despite its heightened popularity, it is one of the leading industries in human rights violations and environmental degradation. The thesis explores the different implications of fast fashion in a form that focuses on the human right violations workers are enduring and the global effect of such high demand for fast fashion. It uses a mixed methodology composed of both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data is used to analyze the historical impact fast fashion has on human …

Breaking Boundaries: Women In Mesopotamia, Eleanor Noble

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

We must examine women's contributions to society to comprehend women's roles and significance in ancient Mesopotamia. Women's roles in society and civilization are still frequently overlooked, both then and now. We must not ignore the importance of women's performance throughout history in these societies. Instead, we need to recognize these achievements made by women in the fields of politics, economic standpoints, and family life. We can distinguish the experiences of women in ancient Mesopotamia and contrast them with those of women in modern society by using textual sources and comparative analysis and research. Ancient writings, artwork, and literature can be …

The Vilification Of The Dark Feminine, Isabella Richmond, Khanh Nguyen

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Ereshkigal, the Mesopotamian goddess of the Netherworld, represents the dark feminine that the gods have snuffed and robbed. The famous story of Inanna’s descent into the underworld had a hyper-focus and bias towards Ishtar, Ereshkigal’s sister, the goddess of love and war. The descriptions of the pitiful Goddess Ishtar being stripped of her regalia and adornments passing each gate and how God Ea had cunningly come to her rescue are to distract the truth of Ereshkigal, in her loneliness and bitterness of her fate. While her sister, adorned with lapis beads across her neck and body draped in royal robes, …

The Intersection Of Law And Culture: Native Hawaiian Rights And The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, Kiana Cablayan-Kennedy, Leia Hernandez

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) of 1920 is a crucial legislation for Native Hawaiian rights. The HHCA addresses the socio-economic disparities that Native Hawaiians face, especially after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy by the United States in 1893. The HHCA entails over 200,000 acres of land for homesteading to Native Hawaiians to preserve Native Hawaiian culture and self-sufficiency. Despite the purpose of the HHCA, multiple challenges have accumulated over the years - precisely the landmark case of Kalima v. State of Hawaii. Kalima v. State of Hawaii brought forth issues from 1959 through 1988 but became a civil …

The Roots We Eat: The Bite That Changed The World, Viridiana Valadez

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In a world where new food combinations are created on a daily basis, it is often difficult to remember where the roots of our food actually came from. With so many options to choose from at our fingertips, it can be difficult to know what is the right choice for us. Take a moment to think about what food means to you. Is it a matter of survival? A matter of importance? A matter of honor? No matter how you perceive food, it will always be there waiting for us. With new food trends constantly popping up, such as fusing …

Postural Control In Young Adults With And Without Recurrent Back Pain: Influence Of Symptom Characteristics, Rachel Berns

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Many individuals with low back pain (LBP) experience episodic symptoms. During symptomatic episodes, individuals with LBP have delayed trunk muscle activation during anticipated postural perturbations, though it's unclear if these postural control changes persist between symptomatic episodes. This study examined anticipatory postural muscle activation in adults with and without recurrent LBP to determine the influence of muscle fatigue and typical symptom characteristics on trunk muscle activation. 55 young adults with a greater than one-year history of recurrent LBP and 30 young adults with no history of LBP were recruited. Electromyography electrodes were placed on their thoracic and lumbar paraspinals, external …

Demographic Effects On Climate Change Awareness, Alessandro Demoreno

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Does wealth blind us to the planet's plight, or does it empower action? In this research, I examine the extent to which people's income, political affiliation, and media consumption have affected their fear of climate change. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, I will analyze data from the Wave 7 American Fears Methodology Report 2021; I hypothesize a strong negative correlation between income and fear of climate change. I will also examine the correlation between party affiliation and the level of fear. I hypothesize that those who identify as Democrats will score higher when it comes to fears relating to climate change …

Augmenting Hand And Arm Function For Persons With Hemiparesis, Brooke Stein, Susan Duff, Alison Mckenzie, Bailey Advincula, Isaac An, Annie Jeon, Casey Mcwilliam, Will Potter, Virginia Ruano, Paulina Vokulich, Audrey Howell, Rahul Soangra

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Background. Hand and arm dysfunction due to neural disorders significantly influences quality of life. Activity-based training has been found to improve function. These improvements could be augmented with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) due to the modulatory effect it has on spinal and supraspinal networks. Objective. The primary aim is to determine if a 4-week training program will improve hand and arm function. The secondary aim is to determine if the addition of tSCS to a second 4-week training session will further improve function. Design. This is a pre-posttest, controlled trial for persons 10-75 years of age, >6 months post …

Copyright & Modding In The Modern Gamespace, Josephine Railston

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In the modern gamespace, modding has become an excellent opportunity for video game enthusiasts to express their creativity and love for a game; but what happens when that passion is stifled by a major company? My poster presentation will examine the ethics behind modding and ROM hacking, from both the perspectives of major video game corporations as well as their fanbase at large. We will analyze this issue using the case study of Pokémon Prism, a Pokémon Crystal ROM hack, which was canceled days prior to its release following a cease and desist by Nintendo. More specifically, we will investigate …