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Biofeedback Treatment Of A Drug Induced Tremor, Ralph Nitta

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Two subjects exhibiting drug-induced hand tremor received EMG feedback from electrode sites above the forearm extensor muscles . EMG feedback resulted in reductions in muscle potentials for both subjects. However, self-report measures of tremor severity showed only general improvement in Subject l and little or no improvement in Subject 2. Behavioral measures of hand steadiness taken immediately after each treatment session showed slight changes across treatment conditions for both subjects. As indicated by a rapid increase in EMG measures during reversal, treatment effects appear transitory.

A Retrospective Evaluation On The Use Of Cephalosporins In Open-Heart Surgery, Elizabeth M. Lithco

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

On December 7, 1972, a hearing was held in Washington, D.C. on the use and abuse of antimicrobials. Senator Gaylor Nelson of the Sub-committee on the Monopoly of the Select Committee on Small Business stated, "Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in this country exceeded only by the psychoactive drugs." Dr. Charles C. Edwards, former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, recognized that a problem existed and recommended the establishment of a National Task Force on the clinical use of antimicrobials (Kunin, et al., 1973).

The following examples of illustrate problems the medical profession faces with antimicrobials. …

Alterations Of Central Dopamine Receptor Sensitivity In The Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat, John Richard Martin

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Since the time of the introduction of the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) into medical research, several neuropharmacological studies have been performed on these animals which have been unrelated to their cardiovascular systems. A few of these studies have indicated possible abnormalities in the dopaminergic systems of SHR. Therefore the present study was undertaken to examine more closely the sensitivity of SHR to stimulation of their dopamine (DA) receptors.

An Epidemiological Study Of Human Toxoplasmosis In San Joaquin County, California, Peter Lund

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The major purpose of this study was to correlate certain personal characteristics of mothers and their offspring with the occurrence of toxoplasmosis serum antibodies in these women. As a byproduct, we determined the prevalence and incidence of toxoplasmosis in a particular subgroup of women in the Stockton, California area of San Joaquin County.

We had also hoped to provide early diagnostic services and follow up for any infected infants that we encountered. Unfortunately, follow up on these infants has been difficult largely due to the migrant habits of this particular group of seasonal farm workers. For these reasons this study …

Binocular Interactions In The Human Visual Evoked Potential., Patricia Adrianna Apkarian

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

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Investigation Of Lanolin Alcohol As A Film-Forming Delivery System: In Vitro Kinetics Of Triamcinolone Acetonide Release And Skin Penetration., Balasubramanian Venkataraman Iyer

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The nonpolymeric high molecular weight substances such as lanolin alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol have been investigated for their film-forming potential. Furthermore, the application of this potential in the design of topical drug-delivery systems has also been explored. The utilization of such film-forming systems may offer certain unique advantages not associated with the polymeric systems.

Stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol do not form films of acceptable integrity. Lanolin alcohol forms thin films capable of being isolated. Inclusion of appropriate amounts of ethyl cellulose and propylene glycol or hexadecyl alcohol in lanolin alcohol was found to improve the integrity, hardness …

A Study Of Drug-Plastic Interactions In A Variety Of Plastic Containers, Charles Arthur Smith

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In most hospitals today, plastic devices are replacing the traditional metal, glass and rubber. The increased use of polymeric materials as implanted prosthetic devices, catheters, disposable equipment and for the administration of blood, intravenous fluids and drugs has been widely accepted by the medical profession. This present study was designed to evaluate different types of plastics for potential use as large volume parenteral containers. Using several different therapeutic agents, a variety of plastic containers were examined for the possibility of the occurrence of drug-plastic interactions. The inclusion in the study of a commercially available plasticized product used for the administration …