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Multiple-Locus Variable-Number Tandem-Repeat Analysis (Mlva) For Clonal Characterization Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains, Matthew Box Jan 2006

Multiple-Locus Variable-Number Tandem-Repeat Analysis (Mlva) For Clonal Characterization Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains, Matthew Box

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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains have been observed to be associated with community based individuals (CA-MRSA) and hospitalized patients (HA-MRSA). The CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA are no longer distinguishable based on the location of patient when the isolate was first obtained from the patient. These strains are now observed both in the hospital and community settings. While the origin of the isolate does not appear to be critical, it is important to genetically define these isolates to assist in epidemiological investigations and evaluation of infection control measures effectiveness. The conventional method for analyzing this genetic information has been pulsed-field gel …


Micro-Computed Tomographic Analysis Of Bone Healing Subsequent To Graft Placement, Preeti M. Chopra Jan 2006

Micro-Computed Tomographic Analysis Of Bone Healing Subsequent To Graft Placement, Preeti M. Chopra

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A MicroCT analysis of bone healing subsequent to graft (tri calcium phosphate/TCP) placement in the maxillary sinus prior to dental endosteal implant placement was the objective of the current study. Ten trephined rod shaped human bone cores were obtained three months after the placement of particulate graft material and the samples were stored immediately in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Using a Microcomputed tomography, the samples were evaluated at resolutions of 6 and 20μm. The thresholds for bone and graft material were determined using visual image, intensity (grey level) and histogram analyses. The graft and bone threshold was 235 greylevel and …


Underlying Purinergic Signaling Important For Monociliumdependent Signaling In Ductal Epithelia: Implications For Polycystic Kidney Disease, Michael Hovater Jan 2006

Underlying Purinergic Signaling Important For Monociliumdependent Signaling In Ductal Epithelia: Implications For Polycystic Kidney Disease, Michael Hovater

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This thesis concerns purinergic signaling in renal epithelial cells of normal and polycystic kidneys. The first section discusses first principles of “purinergic signaling” as they relate to the nephron and the urinary bladder. Remodeled and encapsulated cysts in autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) and remodeled “pseudocysts” in autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) of the renal collecting duct create an ideal microenvironment for purinergic signaling. Once “trapped” in these microenvironments in a “closed system,” purinergic signaling becomes chronic and plays a significant epigenetic and detrimental role in the progression of ADPKD in particular, once the remodeling of the renal tissue has …


Modulation Of Cell Signaling By Tomoregulins In Embryogenesis And Cancer, Paul William Harms Jan 2006

Modulation Of Cell Signaling By Tomoregulins In Embryogenesis And Cancer, Paul William Harms

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Growth factor signals often regulate similar cellular processes both during embryogenesis and in adult homeostasis. Stringent control of these signals ensures proper embryonic development and correct cell physiology in mature individuals. Recently, a family of two members of Tomoregulin (or transmembrane protein with epidermal growth factor-like and two follistatin domains [TMEFF]) was found to interact with transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and ErbB signaling pathways, both of which are implicated in development and in cancer biology in the adult. The function as well as the mechanisms of TMEFFs in modulating these two signals has not been elucidated in detail. In this …


A Survey Assessment Of Veterinarians To Determine The Level Of Preparedness For An Infectious Disease Outbreak, Tamara Crutchley Bushell Jan 2006

A Survey Assessment Of Veterinarians To Determine The Level Of Preparedness For An Infectious Disease Outbreak, Tamara Crutchley Bushell

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Safeguarding animal health is of paramount importance to the US economy, public health and food safety. One of the most important causes of contamination in food products and of food-borne disease in humans is microorganisms that reside in the intestines of animals, such as Salmonella species and Escherichia coli O157:H7. A fundamental knowledge of the epidemiology of diseases, including an understanding of the agents and hosts, is a critical component of early (front-line) detection and prevention of contamination by microorganisms. Front-line detection is provided by animal handlers and personnel working with animals on a day-to-day basis, such as veterinarians. Currently …


Small For Gestational Age Infants: Survival And Impact Of Advanced Maternal Age., Sibylle Kristensen Jan 2006

Small For Gestational Age Infants: Survival And Impact Of Advanced Maternal Age., Sibylle Kristensen

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Cervical Cancer Screening For Hiv-Infected Women In Zambia., Vikrant Sahasrabuddhe Jan 2006

Cervical Cancer Screening For Hiv-Infected Women In Zambia., Vikrant Sahasrabuddhe

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Questionnaires Based On Social Cognitive Theory Constructs Do Not Predict Exercise Adherence In Older Adults After Discharge From Home Health Physical Therapy., Jason Hardage Jan 2006

Questionnaires Based On Social Cognitive Theory Constructs Do Not Predict Exercise Adherence In Older Adults After Discharge From Home Health Physical Therapy., Jason Hardage

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Antenatal Syphilis Management In Sub -Saharan Africa: Public Health Management Challenges And The Impact Of New Hiv Programs In Zambia., Dara G. Potter Jan 2006

Antenatal Syphilis Management In Sub -Saharan Africa: Public Health Management Challenges And The Impact Of New Hiv Programs In Zambia., Dara G. Potter

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Pediatric Iron Toxicity: The Impact Of Unit Dose Packaging., Ann P. Slattery Jan 2006

Pediatric Iron Toxicity: The Impact Of Unit Dose Packaging., Ann P. Slattery

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Perceived Loneliness, Helplessness, And Boredom Of Elderly Residents In Eden Nursing Homes., Robin Brush Parnell Jan 2005

Perceived Loneliness, Helplessness, And Boredom Of Elderly Residents In Eden Nursing Homes., Robin Brush Parnell

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Educational Mobility Among Licensed Practical Nurses: Facilitating And Impeding Factors., Ethel M. Jones Jan 2005

Educational Mobility Among Licensed Practical Nurses: Facilitating And Impeding Factors., Ethel M. Jones

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Moderating Effects Of Socioeconomic Status And Age On Perceived Susceptibility, Perceived Seriousness And Knowledge Of Heart Disease And Its Risk Factors In African American Women., Deborah E. Jones Jan 2005

Moderating Effects Of Socioeconomic Status And Age On Perceived Susceptibility, Perceived Seriousness And Knowledge Of Heart Disease And Its Risk Factors In African American Women., Deborah E. Jones

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The Relative Risk Of Mortality Associated With The 10th Percentile Of Birth Weight For Gestational Age Among Singleton Infants Born To United States Resident Mothers, 1995-1999., Sheree L. Boulet Jan 2005

The Relative Risk Of Mortality Associated With The 10th Percentile Of Birth Weight For Gestational Age Among Singleton Infants Born To United States Resident Mothers, 1995-1999., Sheree L. Boulet

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Relationships Among Pre-Admission Characteristics In Associate Degree Nursing Programs As Predictors Of Nclex-Rn Success., Gloria J. Wacks Jan 2005

Relationships Among Pre-Admission Characteristics In Associate Degree Nursing Programs As Predictors Of Nclex-Rn Success., Gloria J. Wacks

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Population Variables And Self-Reported Barriers That Influence Receipt Of Dental Care By Arizona's Children., Carol H. Danielson Jan 2005

Population Variables And Self-Reported Barriers That Influence Receipt Of Dental Care By Arizona's Children., Carol H. Danielson

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Environmental Health Practitioners In Alabama: An Assessment Of The Practice Of The Ten Essential Services And Abilities In The Fourteen Core Competencies., Christie Mccullum-Hill Jan 2005

Environmental Health Practitioners In Alabama: An Assessment Of The Practice Of The Ten Essential Services And Abilities In The Fourteen Core Competencies., Christie Mccullum-Hill

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Predictors Of Family-Related Indirect Costs For Asthma In Low -Income African American Children: Morbidity, Adherence, And Psychosocial Risk Factors., Chanda Nicole Mobley Jan 2005

Predictors Of Family-Related Indirect Costs For Asthma In Low -Income African American Children: Morbidity, Adherence, And Psychosocial Risk Factors., Chanda Nicole Mobley

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Hearing Sensitivity Among Anniston Army Depot Workers., Melissa W. Norman Jan 2005

Hearing Sensitivity Among Anniston Army Depot Workers., Melissa W. Norman

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Maternal Oral Health And Preterm Low Birth Weight In Pakistan., Amyn Lakhani Jan 2005

Maternal Oral Health And Preterm Low Birth Weight In Pakistan., Amyn Lakhani

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The Relationship Between Hyperfertility (Parity≥15) And Fetal Outcomes Among Singleton Births., Muktar H. Aliyu Jan 2005

The Relationship Between Hyperfertility (Parity≥15) And Fetal Outcomes Among Singleton Births., Muktar H. Aliyu

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Hiv Infection Among African American Women: A Descriptive Study., Rebecca Bothwell-Ephraim Jan 2005

Hiv Infection Among African American Women: A Descriptive Study., Rebecca Bothwell-Ephraim

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An Evaluation Of The Human Pathogen Transmission Potential Of Selected Wastewater Treatment Systems, With The Development Of A Rating System For Public Use In Selecting A System For Home Installation., Joseph Stanley Jablecki Jan 2005

An Evaluation Of The Human Pathogen Transmission Potential Of Selected Wastewater Treatment Systems, With The Development Of A Rating System For Public Use In Selecting A System For Home Installation., Joseph Stanley Jablecki

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The Impact Of Alabama's Family Planning Demonstration Program On Access To Care And Contraceptive Method Choice Among Low -Income Women., Deren E. Bader Jan 2004

The Impact Of Alabama's Family Planning Demonstration Program On Access To Care And Contraceptive Method Choice Among Low -Income Women., Deren E. Bader

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Middle -Aged African American Women Intergenerational Caregivers' Role Strain, Perceived Health Status And Intrinsic Motivation For Health Behavior., Delores B. Lawson Jan 2004

Middle -Aged African American Women Intergenerational Caregivers' Role Strain, Perceived Health Status And Intrinsic Motivation For Health Behavior., Delores B. Lawson

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The Relationship Among Emergency Room Nurses' Perceptions Of Violence, Occupational Stress, And Coping., Rachel Bell Robinson Jan 2004

The Relationship Among Emergency Room Nurses' Perceptions Of Violence, Occupational Stress, And Coping., Rachel Bell Robinson

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Outcome Of An Intervention On Clinical Breast Examination In Rural Appalachian Women., Janet E. Edens Jan 2004

Outcome Of An Intervention On Clinical Breast Examination In Rural Appalachian Women., Janet E. Edens

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Variations In Family And Child Level Factors Associated With Emergency Room Visits Among Infants And Toddlers In An Early Head Start-Eligible Cohort., Keecha Sonia Harris Jan 2004

Variations In Family And Child Level Factors Associated With Emergency Room Visits Among Infants And Toddlers In An Early Head Start-Eligible Cohort., Keecha Sonia Harris

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Voices Of Adolescent Mothers Participating In A Resource Mothers Program., Candace M. Rogers Jan 2004

Voices Of Adolescent Mothers Participating In A Resource Mothers Program., Candace M. Rogers

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The Meaning Of Injury In Rough Stock Rodeo Cowboys: The Lived Experience., Marshia Clay White Jan 2004

The Meaning Of Injury In Rough Stock Rodeo Cowboys: The Lived Experience., Marshia Clay White

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No abstract provided.