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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Mentha (Lamiaceae) Phylogenetic Analysis Using Chloroplast Trnl-Trnf And Nuclear Ribosomal Dna Its Sequences, Jiranan Bunsawatt
Mentha (Lamiaceae) Phylogenetic Analysis Using Chloroplast Trnl-Trnf And Nuclear Ribosomal Dna Its Sequences, Jiranan Bunsawatt
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Mentha (Nepetoideae, Lamiaceae) is a taxonomically complex genus that includes economically important members such as spearmint and peppermint and species of global conservation interest. Mentha is considered challenging systematically due to its high incidence of polyploidy, diverse morphology, variation in base chromosome number, and frequent interspecific hybridization. Our objectives were to test the monophyly of Mentha and each of its traditionally recognized sections, assess phylogenetic relationships of the Mentha species, test hypotheses of hybridization for the putative stabilized allopolyploids (M spicata and M. canadensis), and determine the ancestral base chromosome number using DNA sequence data from the chloroplast trnL-trnF and …
Ua3/9/5 Special Announcement - Kelly Autism Project, Wku President's Office
Ua3/9/5 Special Announcement - Kelly Autism Project, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell announcing the beginning of the Kelly Autism Project at Western Kentucky University.
Nuclear Transformation Of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii To Allow For Studies On Circadian Expression Of The Β-Tubulin Gene, Mohammed Khan
Nuclear Transformation Of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii To Allow For Studies On Circadian Expression Of The Β-Tubulin Gene, Mohammed Khan
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Circadian rhythms are rhythms that are capable of free-running in constant conditions with a period of approximately 24 hours, that are able to compensate temperature effects on their periods, and that have the ability to entrain to daily light-dark and/or temperature cycle. In order to explore the circadian output pathway that regulates β-tubulin gene expression in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a nuclear transformation of the organism was performed with a β-tubulin promoter:reporter gene construct. To increase the efficiency of the selection, a cotransformation procedure was adapted with ble, an antibiotic resistance gene. To achieve maximum transformation efficiency, a cell wall-less mutant of …
Estimating Population Numbers Of Black Bears (Ursus Americanus) In Eastern Kentucky Using Microsatellite Analysis, Kelly Vowels
Estimating Population Numbers Of Black Bears (Ursus Americanus) In Eastern Kentucky Using Microsatellite Analysis, Kelly Vowels
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Black bears (Ursus americanus) occur sporadically in eastern Kentucky, and there is some evidence that a breeding population exists. In order to establish management practices to enhance the black bear population in Kentucky, information about this population is needed. However, until recently, no population size estimate has been available. Gathering information on black bears is difficult because black bears are elusive animals. The development of new molecular methods has made it easier to track and gather information on black bear populations, including estimates of population size. Molecular markers are particularly useful in that they do not require physical contact with …
Attitudes And Beliefs Of Successful Adult Illicit Drug Users: A Qualitative Analysis Of Drugnet Survey Respondents, Kathryn Steward
Attitudes And Beliefs Of Successful Adult Illicit Drug Users: A Qualitative Analysis Of Drugnet Survey Respondents, Kathryn Steward
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
America is a drug-oriented society. For many years people have used drugs for recreational purposes. However, there has been ongoing controversy regarding drug abuse and drug use. The purpose of this study was to assess attitudes and beliefs of successful adult drug users as it relates to drug reform, effectiveness of current drug laws, and problem experiences that they may have encountered as a result of their drug use. A qualitative study utilizing three open-ended questions regarding the aforementioned areas was conducted to analyze the 156 individuals' responses. The respondents were found to be in agreement on the ineffectiveness of …
Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing
Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing
WKU Archives Records
Pinning ceremony program listing graduates of the WKU Nursing program.
Distributive Justice And Punishment In Team Sports, David Bucur
Distributive Justice And Punishment In Team Sports, David Bucur
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Distributive justice outcomes of punishment in an intercollegiate team sport setting were investigated. Male intercollegiate athletes (#=148) participating in the NAIA National Soccer Championship Tournament responded to one of eight scenarios and reported perceived fairness to player, fairness to teammates, deterrence to future player misconduct, and deterrence to future teammate misconduct. The results indicated that athletes perceive consistent distribution of punishment as more fair than conditional distribution of punishment; consistently distributed punishment is perceived to be more likely to deter future misconduct than conditional punishment; punishment, in general, is perceived as more fair when the violation committed is severe as …
Attitudes And Knowledge Of Nurses Regarding Herbal Medications, Janie Davis
Attitudes And Knowledge Of Nurses Regarding Herbal Medications, Janie Davis
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Much information has been published regarding herbal medication use. However, information is limited on how nurses incorporate this information into their practice, communicate information to the client, or collaborate with physicians to prevent drug/herbal interactions. The purpose of this study is to explore the attitudes and knowledge of nurses regarding the use of herbal remedies at various levels of practice. According to Henderson's Theory of Basic Care Components, the nurse has a responsibility to assess client needs, help clients meet health needs, and provide a safe environment for the client to perform activities unaided. These interventions help the client become …
Ua61/1 Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Wku Nursing
Ua61/1 Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Wku Nursing
WKU Archives Records
Minutes of WKU Nursing Advisory Committee meeting.
Prevention Of Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions In Breast Cancer External Irradiation, Cathy Ammerman
Prevention Of Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions In Breast Cancer External Irradiation, Cathy Ammerman
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Radiation dermatitis is a common side effect of external beam radiation therapy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of applying an aloe vera based skin gel to the target area skin in preventing the development of radiation dermatitis to postlumpectomy/ mastectomy patients receiving external beam radiation therapy in an ambulatory radiation-oncology clinic in the southeastern region of the United States. In this descriptive correlational study, a convenience sample of willing participants (n=18) was followed from initial treatment through the one-month follow-up examination to assess the intensity of their skin reaction. Five research questions were examined pertaining …
A Description Of Female, Adult Recreational Drug Users: A Sub-Analysis Of The Drugnet Survey, Leslie Bickett
A Description Of Female, Adult Recreational Drug Users: A Sub-Analysis Of The Drugnet Survey, Leslie Bickett
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Drug abuse can be a serious, chronic, and relapsing health problem for both men and women. Among women, however, drug use and abuse present an array of different challenges to health and well-being. In addition, the health of women has been given less attention than the health of men. Little research has been conducted to identify and describe the invisible or hidden population of drug users, not abusers, who are not in treatment or incarcerated on drugrelated charges. The purpose of this study is to provide a descriptive and behavioral profile of adult, female, recreational drug users (i.e., not abusers). …
An Evaluation Of The Recreation Interest Of Hopkins County Middle School Students, Tricia Jordan
An Evaluation Of The Recreation Interest Of Hopkins County Middle School Students, Tricia Jordan
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The purpose of this study is to identify potential recreational activity interests of Hopkins County middle school students, thereby assisting the Hopkins County Family YMCA in teen program development. In addition, the study investigates potential constraints these students encounter. One hundred and twenty-five students from four public middle schools participated in the recreation needs assessment. The recreation needs assessment instrument consisted of five activity categories (arts and crafts activities; dance, drama, and music activities; literary activities; nature activities; and sports and games). Category activity selections were limited to those activities the Hopkins County Family YMCA was willing and/or capable of …
Frequency Of Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Women With Breast Cancer, Cecile A. Lengacher, Mary Bennett, Kevin E. Kip, Rosemary Keller, Melisa S. Lavance, Lynette S. Smith, Charles E. Cox
Frequency Of Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Women With Breast Cancer, Cecile A. Lengacher, Mary Bennett, Kevin E. Kip, Rosemary Keller, Melisa S. Lavance, Lynette S. Smith, Charles E. Cox
Nursing Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Student Organizations
Scrapbook documenting Class of 2002 Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU.
Actiononaias Ligamentina As A Biomonitor In The Green River: An Unique Approach For Analysis Of Environmental Impacts, Robert Kirkland
Actiononaias Ligamentina As A Biomonitor In The Green River: An Unique Approach For Analysis Of Environmental Impacts, Robert Kirkland
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Biomonitoring has become an important component in bioassessment programs. It is used to maintain high water quality standards, and determine contaminant levels and biological affects in areas that have been heavily disturbed. The objectives of this research were 1) to improve and apply certain modern biomonitoring techniques and 2) to locate possible contaminant sources affecting the flora and fauna of the Green River and of Mammoth Cave. Actinonaias ligamentina (Lamarck, 1819), a freshwater mussel, was used for interpretation of these impacts as well as refinement of biomonitoring techniques. The mussels were collected in the Lawler Bend region of the Green …
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2002, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2002, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2002 dental hygiene class: Dvonne Yates, Amy Haynes, Jessica Kennedy, Laura Page, Leigh Sartin, Jennifer Lockhart, Jennifer Kessler, Candace Yates, Jennifer Gentry, Natalie Tucker, Amanda Holley, Julee Wimpee, Tiffanee Srygler, Michelle Jones, Heather Bolin, Cyndi Anderson, Jennifer Alley, Shannon Brewer, Kathy Guffey, Jackie Hankins, Amanda Jones and Katie Cassetty.
Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2002, Wku Nursing
Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2002, Wku Nursing
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2002 nursing class: Kelly Addesa, Peggy Allen, Lucy Austin, Glenda Bagby, Jennifer Bolls, Karen Bowles, Amanda Bullington, Melinda Burchett, Angela Button, Sharon Campbell, Stacy Carter, Rachel Cecil, Cynthia Claywell, Sarah Dahlen, Marshella Davenport, Kaci Deitz, Amela Dijab, Marie Dudley, Racquel Earles, Sharon Fields, Mary Ford, Bobby Gilbert, Jennifer Gilley, Rod Harkleroad, Heather Hester, David Holgate, Tatum Hudgens, Melanie Isbell, Stephanie Jenkins, Samantha Karrick, Victoria Kingery, Kristi Loy, Wendy Moore, Jenny Pasquini, Alicia Pike, Alisha Pyles, Lisa Rabold, Jill Raymer, Melissa Redford, Lori Skaggs, Jaime Starks, Rosie Thomas, Lisa Todd, Dawn Turner, Clay Vincent, Leanna Walker, Tamara Watson, …
Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2002, Wku Nursing
Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2002, Wku Nursing
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2002 nursing class: Cathy Abell, Cathy Ammerman, Rhonda Cone, Joy Cornelius, Audrey Cornell, Janie Davis, Ruby Duncan, Kristy Elmore, Nancy English, Corena Gibson, Tammy Irwin, Twyla Johnson, Cindy Jones, Tiffany Ludick, Denita McDonald, Deene Mefford, Tori Robinson, Chad Sanders, Patricia Spears and Lori Walton.