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Western Kentucky University

1998

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Marijuana Photonovel, A Year Up In Smoke, M. Susan Jones Dec 1998

Marijuana Photonovel, A Year Up In Smoke, M. Susan Jones

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Regeneration Of Hair Cell Epithelia In The Chick And Salamander, Kenneth Detwiler Dec 1998

Regeneration Of Hair Cell Epithelia In The Chick And Salamander, Kenneth Detwiler

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The acousticolateralis sensory system is characterized by a specific receptor cell type called the sensory hair cell and is found in all vertebrates. There are two types of hair cell sensory epithelia based on location: those of the inner ear, such as the organs for hearing and balance, and the lateral line system located within the epidermis. In mammals, including humans, loss or damage of the hair cells of the auditorysystem results in permanent hearing loss. However, this is not the case with birds and amphibians. Amphibians, with a lateral line system, are capable of replacing lost or damaged hair …


The Isolation And Partial Purification Of Dna Polymerase-Beta From Soybean, Lesa Dill Dec 1998

The Isolation And Partial Purification Of Dna Polymerase-Beta From Soybean, Lesa Dill

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

5 kilodaltons). Its activation and inhibition spectra were similar to those previously determined for animal polymerase-beta. Therefore, since the structure of polymerase-beta shows significant evolutionary conservation in both plant and animal species and given strong functional correlations among species, polymerase-beta performs a vital role in plants in the repair of newly synthesized DNA just as it does in animal systems.


Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing Oct 1998

Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1998 nursing class: Amy Aaron, Angie Atwood, Jane Austin, Alexander Barko, Valerie Blanton, Winston Burton, Stacie Carpenter, Kim Carter, Vicky Compton, Tamara Daugherty, Deborah Davidson, Shenenne Froggett, Robert Gilbert, Angelia Gilliam, Clyda Haley, Kelly Hamilton, Leanne Jackson, Karen Lowe, Jason O'Bryan, Crystal Parker, Gail Petty, Linda Remo, Dan Thomas, Cynthia Toohey, Michelle West and Edna Witcher.


Teens Speak Out On Alcohol Abuse, A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones Sep 1998

Teens Speak Out On Alcohol Abuse, A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews Jul 1998

Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Adolescents often make adult decisions regarding their lifestyle and behavior with little support from their family and community. In this study the researcher examined the difference in risk-taking behaviors between genders and the role that families and communities play in reducing risk-taking behaviors. In the study I further analyzed self-reports of numbers of development assets those students reporting participation in high-risk behaviors. Method: Data were obtained from a sample of convenience of (N=82) 12th grade students. Behaviors and attitudes were examined using the Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life survey. Results: Chi square was used to test for significant …


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1998

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Defining The Roles Of Physical And Occupational Therapists In The Health-Care Environment Today, Sandi Jo Haile May 1998

Defining The Roles Of Physical And Occupational Therapists In The Health-Care Environment Today, Sandi Jo Haile

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Managed Care On The Quality Of Dental Hygiene Care, Marybeth Magner May 1998

The Effects Of Managed Care On The Quality Of Dental Hygiene Care, Marybeth Magner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Managed care has become a prominent mechanism for insuring dental care. Empirical research suggests that managed dental plans provide lower quality care to patients. However, few studies have specifically addressed the effects of managed care on the quality of dental hygiene care. Thus, in this study the researcher examines whether dental hygienists deliver a lower level of treatment to managed care patients than to those who are not subject to managed care. Questionnaire data were gathered from 193 members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association residing in the Chicago area. The primary independent variable, managed care, was measured with an …


Evaluation Of The Success Of Adoptive Versus Passive Transfer Of Immunity Against Trypanosoma Cruzi, Karen Powell May 1998

Evaluation Of The Success Of Adoptive Versus Passive Transfer Of Immunity Against Trypanosoma Cruzi, Karen Powell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Several investigators have demonstrated an increased resistance to the protozoal parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (the causative agent of Chagas' disease) in highly susceptible C3H mice when maintained at an environmental temperature of 36°C. This increased resistance is manifested as delay in onset of parasitemia, decreased parasitemia, decreased pathology, and increased longevity with eventual clearing of the parasite from the bloodstream. In addition, this enhanced resistance has been shown to be an immunologic phenomenon and not due to the direct effects of elevated temperature on the parasite itself. To ascertain the possible contributions of humoral vs. cellular immunity to the above phenomenon, …


An Exploration Of Possibly Using Anti-Angiogenic Therapy As A Treatment For Lung Cancer, Peter Alan Middleton Apr 1998

An Exploration Of Possibly Using Anti-Angiogenic Therapy As A Treatment For Lung Cancer, Peter Alan Middleton

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Controlling angiogenesis in vivo is strongly being considered by pathologists and experimenters due to the recent success of using anti-angiogenic therapy for cancer patients in clinical trials. The apparent nature and overwhelming number of cases of lung cancer (bronchogenic carcinoma) are leading some clinicians to using anti-angiogenic pharmaceuticals with lung-cancer patients. Pre-clinical and experimental evidence supporting the use of anti-angiogenic therapy for lung cancer is apparently increasing. The literature research here attempts to point out specific relationships between lung tumor growth and the mechanisms by which the body reacts to such. Macrophages, lymphocytes, fibroblasts, vascular smooth muscle cells, lung alveolar, …


Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing Apr 1998

Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1998 nursing class: Darlene Bruington, Kim Carter, Kristiann Chandler, Rita Chaney, Betty Crabtree, Patricia Davis, Ashley Eadens, Donna Elliott, Todd Gibson, Mary Harvey, Regina Johnson, Kristy Keltner, Renee Madison, Rebecca Martin, Kimberly Matthews, Donna McDuffee, Stephanie McKinney, Joan Miller, Christie Pedigo, Tim Phelps, Laura Philips, Rosemary Shofner, Gary Spradlin and Lewis Thompson.


Impact On Material And Child Health Knowledge As A Result Of Participation In A Family Resource\Youth Services Center New And Expectant Parenting Series, Donna Sims Apr 1998

Impact On Material And Child Health Knowledge As A Result Of Participation In A Family Resource\Youth Services Center New And Expectant Parenting Series, Donna Sims

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a Family Resource\Youth Services Center New and Expectant Parenting Series had an impact on maternal and child health knowledge of parents and their future behavior choices. The study had two components. First, a telephone survey was conducted with 40 past program participants asking them nine questions concerning behavior and lifestyle choices in regards to child safety, breast or bottle feeding, immunizations, car seat use, etc. Secondly, thirty participants were given a pretest and posttest questionnaire. As a control group, there were 25 Lamaze class participants, who also completed the …


Farming & Hearing Loss: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1998

Farming & Hearing Loss: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Photonovels: Tools For Community Learning, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1998

Photonovels: Tools For Community Learning, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association Jan 1998

Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association

Student Organizations

Scrapbook documenting 1998 of the Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU. People included in the scrapbook are: Robyn Alsup, Ellen Bailey, Courtney Buchanan, Leslie Carter, Matthew Clemons, Julie Forgie, Yvette Glazer, Wendy Grant, Melissa Haynes, Jennifer Lewis, Robyn Ledbetter, Gina Lehman, Karen Maddox, Lana McDonald, Kristi Myers, Janet Offutt, Mary Payne, Kimberly Peacher, Vanessa Petty, Rhonda Raymer, Victoria Riley, Jaime Sandidge, Amy Shartzer and Anita White.


Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing Jan 1998

Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 1998, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1998 nursing class: Mary Anderson, Beth Beard, Tammy Black, Tara Blankenship, Gina Branstetter, Christi Dale, Jill Davis-Minton, Darlene Decker, Jarred Dennison, Christine Fink, Dawn Garrett, Angela George, Eric Hagan, Laura Hall, Melissa Haynes, Dana Henderson, Kimberly Hobbs, Denise Horn, Natalie Hughes, Jessica Hunter, Michelle Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Marilyn Lucas, Kimberly McGrew, John Miller, Judy Moore, Aleeca Mott, Chastity Murphy, Brijal Patel, Susan Pribble, Daltrey Price, Connie Reagan, Dana Reynolds, Rachel Richardson, Shelley Sadler, Kelly Satterfield, Tasha Sullivan, Laura Sweet, Angela Thompson, Melanie Tooley, Brenda Wallace, Anita Whittinghill, Anita Whittinghill and Hannah Williams.


Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene Jan 1998

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1998 dental hygiene class: Courtney Buchanon, Karen Maddox, Ellen Bailey, Lana McDonald, Robyn Ledbetter, Victoria Riley, Wendy Grant, Robyn Alsup, Jennifer Lewis, Yvette Glazer, Anita White, Kim Peacher, Matthew Clemons, Kimberly Payne, Allison Carter, Melissa Haynes, Julie Forgie, Rhonda Raymer, Janet Offutt, Vanessa Petty, Kristi Myers-Elwood, Jamie Sandidge-Metheny, Amy Shartzer and Gina Lehman.