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Modeling Disease Impact Of Vibrio-Phage Interactions, Christopher Botelho Jan 2019

Modeling Disease Impact Of Vibrio-Phage Interactions, Christopher Botelho

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Since the work of John Snow, scientists and medical professionals have understood that individuals develop cholera by means of consuming contaminated water. Despite the knowledge of cholera's route of infection, many countries have experienced and still experience endemic cholera. Cholera is caused by the Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) bacterium and presents with acute diarrhea and vomiting. If untreated, infected individuals may die due to dehydration. Cholera is a disease that most commonly affects countries with poor infrastructure and water sanitation. Despite efforts to control cholera in such countries, the disease persists. One such example is Haiti which has been experiencing …


Motivational Factors And Barriers Affecting Seniors' Decision To Relocate To A Senior Living Facility, Suja Chaulagain Jan 2019

Motivational Factors And Barriers Affecting Seniors' Decision To Relocate To A Senior Living Facility, Suja Chaulagain

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This study aimed to explore factors affecting seniors' intention to relocate to a senior living facility. More specifically, the purpose of this study was to examine the influence of push and pull motivational factors and perceived barriers on seniors' intention to relocate to a senior living facility (SLF). In addition, the mediating role of perceived barriers on the relationships between push motivational factors and intention to relocate and pull motivational factors and intention to relocate were explored. The data of the study was collected from 363 seniors. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis was conducted to test the study hypotheses. The …


Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices In Primary Care, Suzanne Hyer Jan 2019

Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices In Primary Care, Suzanne Hyer

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More American adults are overweight or obese than ever before. Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical and expanding role in primary care, which is an ideal setting for the assessment and management of weight loss. NPs can make a significant contribution to tackling the obesity crisis. The study presented here seeks to close the gap in data related to how NPs approach weight management with their primary care patients. This study focused on a comprehensive examination of the current practice patterns of NPs related to weight management, a theoretical concept analysis of weight bias among healthcare providers, along with the …


It Takes Two To Tango: The Toxin-Chaperone Relationship, Alisha Kellner Jan 2019

It Takes Two To Tango: The Toxin-Chaperone Relationship, Alisha Kellner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cholera toxin (CT) enters the cell via receptor-mediated endocytosis and travels in a retrograde fashion to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The catalytic A1 subunit (CTA1) is then displaced from the rest of the holotoxin, unfolds, and is exported to the cytosol where it regains an active conformation for the ADP-ribosylation of its G-protein target. We have shown that the cytosolic chaperones Hsp90 and Hsc70 are required for CTA1 translocation to the cytosol. We have also shown that both are able to independently bind and refold CTA1. Using libraries of CTA1-derived peptides, we have identified a single Hsc70 binding site, YYIYVI …


Ultrasound Measured Flexor Muscle Thickness In The Forearms Of Rock Climbers, Michael Marsala Jan 2019

Ultrasound Measured Flexor Muscle Thickness In The Forearms Of Rock Climbers, Michael Marsala

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PURPOSE: To examine differences in the forearms of rock climbers using ultrasound to measure the muscle thickness of the finger flexors. METHODS: A total of 33 participants were recruited, 22 climbers (22.23 years; 68% male) and 11 controls (21.8; 55% male). Climbers provided self-reported ratings of their climbing ability, skill level, and preferred mode of climbing (e.g. sport climbing vs. bouldering). Anthropometric measures, including body fat percentage, were measured in all participants. Ultrasound measurements were taken with the participant lying on their back on a padded table with their dominant hand supinated. Muscle thickness measurements were taken at the forearm …


Stress, Coping, And Quality Of Life Among Parental Caregivers Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dawn Turnage Jan 2019

Stress, Coping, And Quality Of Life Among Parental Caregivers Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dawn Turnage

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Parental caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are exposed to stressors associated with the daily care of raising a child with a developmental disability, which may negatively impact parental quality of life (QOL). The specific aim of this study was to examine the relationships between demographic factors, stress, and coping among parental caregivers of children with ASD to determine whether predictors of QOL exist. Methodology: This study was descriptive, and an electronic survey was distributed to Florida parents of children, age 3-21 years old, diagnosed with ASD. The survey measured parent reported demographic factors, severity of the …


The Chemical Analysis And Biological Activities Of The Secondary Metabolites From Dalea Mollis And Dalea Albiflora, Nicholas Peter Hansen Jan 2019

The Chemical Analysis And Biological Activities Of The Secondary Metabolites From Dalea Mollis And Dalea Albiflora, Nicholas Peter Hansen

All Master's Theses

Multidrug resistance has increased since the introduction of drugs used to prevent growth and kill microorganisms in a host. This has caused a worldwide search to discover new drugs effective against microorganisms. Mechanisms of drug resistance include, but are not limited to, the production of biofilms and efflux pumps. Efflux pumps prevent antimicrobial drugs from reaching their biological target, so the coordinated use of efflux pump inhibitors and antimicrobial drugs has been identified as a potential treatment for multidrug-resistant microorganisms. The secondary metabolites of Dalea mollis and Dalea albiflora were tested against multidrug-resistant (MDR) and engineered strains of the fungi …


Construção De Projetos Lúdicos Em Massachusetts, Rebeca S Brito, Beatriz Ibv Bermudez, Edison La Tizzot, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira Jan 2019

Construção De Projetos Lúdicos Em Massachusetts, Rebeca S Brito, Beatriz Ibv Bermudez, Edison La Tizzot, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira

Gastón Institute Publications

It is essential to develop activities that promote the promotion of healthy dietary patterns and the regular practice of physical activity, in order to increase morbidity and mortality related to chronic non-communicable diseases. Since the school environment was considered favorable for the inclusion of these large-scale actions, the "Little Hearts Changing Lives" (LHCL) program was idealized for children. Employing Creative Learning concepts additionally incorporates some of the strategies drawn from participatory research methods and the use of validated tools that potentially sensitize the target audience during workshops for educators. In the expansion phase in the United States, this program was …


There You Enjoy Life Here You Work- Brazilian And Dominican Immigrant Views On Work And Health In The Us, Cristina Brinkerhoff, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Rosalyn Negrón, Natalicia Tracy Jan 2019

There You Enjoy Life Here You Work- Brazilian And Dominican Immigrant Views On Work And Health In The Us, Cristina Brinkerhoff, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Rosalyn Negrón, Natalicia Tracy

Gastón Institute Publications

Abstract: Structural inequalities in the U.S. work environment place most immigrants in low paying, high-risk jobs. Understanding how work experiences and influence the health of different immigrant populations is essential to address disparities. This article explores how Brazilian and Dominican immigrants feel about their experiences working in the U.S. and how the relationship between work and culture might impact their health. In partnership with the Dominican Development Center and the Brazilian Worker Center, we held five cultural conversations (CCs) with Brazilians (n = 48) and five with Dominicans (n = 40). CCs are participatory, unstructured groups facilitated by representatives from …


Workers’ Perception Of Hazards On Recycling Sorting Facilities In São Paulo, Brazil, Ana M Moreira, Wanda M Günther, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira Jan 2019

Workers’ Perception Of Hazards On Recycling Sorting Facilities In São Paulo, Brazil, Ana M Moreira, Wanda M Günther, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira

Gastón Institute Publications

This paper discusses views, perceptions, experiences, knowledge and behaviors related to occupational risks among recycling workers. Data collection involved field observation and two focus groups in each site. Narratives were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for themes. Findings are presented according to the following topics: economic and environmental value of recycling; aspects of employment in the cooperative system; occupational hazards; and suggestions of improvements. Municipal programs of ive collection, as implemented in most Brazilian municipalities, still need improvements to achieve their goals and objectives. We learned that organizing recycling workers in cooperatives, despite its broad acceptance as a replacement to informal …


Targeting Mitochondria In Cancer Therapy Could Provide A Basis For The Selective Anticancer Activity, Dmitri Rozanov, Anton Cheltsov, Aaron Nilsen, Christopher Boniface, Isaac Forquer, James Korkola, Joe Gray, Multiple Additional Authors Jan 2019

Targeting Mitochondria In Cancer Therapy Could Provide A Basis For The Selective Anticancer Activity, Dmitri Rozanov, Anton Cheltsov, Aaron Nilsen, Christopher Boniface, Isaac Forquer, James Korkola, Joe Gray, Multiple Additional Authors

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

To determine the target of the recently identified lead compound NSC130362 that is responsible for its selective anti-cancer efficacy and safety in normal cells, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies were conducted. First, NSC13062 was validated as a starting compound for the described SAR studies in a variety of cell-based viability assays. Then, a small library of 1,4-naphthoquinines (1,4-NQs) and quinoline-5,8-diones was tested in cell viability assays using pancreatic cancer MIA PaCa-2 cells and normal human hepatocytes. The obtained data allowed us to select a set of both non-toxic compounds that preferentially induced apoptosis in cancer cells and toxic compounds that induced …


"Nerves Vs Muscles" – An Uncommon Diagnosis For A Young Man Who Cannot Swallow, John C. Ahn, Sabrina Matosz, Parekha Yedla Jan 2019

"Nerves Vs Muscles" – An Uncommon Diagnosis For A Young Man Who Cannot Swallow, John C. Ahn, Sabrina Matosz, Parekha Yedla

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Delayed Diagnosis Of Pheochromocytoma: The Importance Of Reevaluating The Differential And The Dangers Of Patient Labeling., Nabeel Ali, Joseph Granade, Gayatri Venketraman Jan 2019

Delayed Diagnosis Of Pheochromocytoma: The Importance Of Reevaluating The Differential And The Dangers Of Patient Labeling., Nabeel Ali, Joseph Granade, Gayatri Venketraman

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Liver Abscess Epidemiology In A Large Tertiary Center, Aristotle Asis, Ali Hassoun, Esmerelda Guiterrez-Asis, Jesse Faulk Jan 2019

Liver Abscess Epidemiology In A Large Tertiary Center, Aristotle Asis, Ali Hassoun, Esmerelda Guiterrez-Asis, Jesse Faulk

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Albuterol Induced Lactic Acidosis, An Under-Recognized Phenomenon, Sujatha Baddam, Bhavyaa Bahl, Lourdes Corman Jan 2019

Albuterol Induced Lactic Acidosis, An Under-Recognized Phenomenon, Sujatha Baddam, Bhavyaa Bahl, Lourdes Corman

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A Tumor That Would Not Be Flushed, Luke Bailey, Parekha Yedla Jan 2019

A Tumor That Would Not Be Flushed, Luke Bailey, Parekha Yedla

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Thoughts Of The Grave After Treating Graves, Luke Bailey, Roger D. Smalligan Jan 2019

Thoughts Of The Grave After Treating Graves, Luke Bailey, Roger D. Smalligan

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A Case Of An Increased Factor Viii Activity And Its Relationship To Cryptogenic Stroke, Syeda Sabeeka Batool, Mohammed Abdulhaleem, Swetha Srialluri, Alan Baggett Jan 2019

A Case Of An Increased Factor Viii Activity And Its Relationship To Cryptogenic Stroke, Syeda Sabeeka Batool, Mohammed Abdulhaleem, Swetha Srialluri, Alan Baggett

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Delayed Diagnosis Of Annular Pancreas In 11 Year Old Girl With Digeorge Syndrome, Mary Margaret Barr, James Gilbert, Zaria Murrell Jan 2019

Delayed Diagnosis Of Annular Pancreas In 11 Year Old Girl With Digeorge Syndrome, Mary Margaret Barr, James Gilbert, Zaria Murrell

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Stable, Low-Dose Quetiapine Causing Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome In An Elderly Patient, Garrett Dunn, Tarak Vasavada Jan 2019

Stable, Low-Dose Quetiapine Causing Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome In An Elderly Patient, Garrett Dunn, Tarak Vasavada

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"I Feel Like I’M In A Fog", Wade Edwards, Rajalakshmi Cheerla, Kelly Diaz, Randy Turner Jan 2019

"I Feel Like I’M In A Fog", Wade Edwards, Rajalakshmi Cheerla, Kelly Diaz, Randy Turner

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Meningitis After Alemtuzumab Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis, Jesse Faulk, Ali Hassoun Jan 2019

Meningitis After Alemtuzumab Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis, Jesse Faulk, Ali Hassoun

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Acquired Hemophilia A Due To Alemtuzumab Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis, Jesse Faulk, Dennis Sehgal, Jorge Diaz, Panchavati Pavan Jan 2019

Acquired Hemophilia A Due To Alemtuzumab Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis, Jesse Faulk, Dennis Sehgal, Jorge Diaz, Panchavati Pavan

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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Causing Syncope: When Cancer Causes Venous Congestion, Jesse Faulk, Alan Baggett Jan 2019

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Causing Syncope: When Cancer Causes Venous Congestion, Jesse Faulk, Alan Baggett

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Overlap Of Conus Medullaris And Cauda Equina Syndromes In Compressive Myelopathy, Ashley Ford, Elizabeth Thottacherry, Nessy Abraham Philip Jan 2019

Overlap Of Conus Medullaris And Cauda Equina Syndromes In Compressive Myelopathy, Ashley Ford, Elizabeth Thottacherry, Nessy Abraham Philip

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Catch Your Breath With This Classic Crisis, Forrest Gamble, Dennis Sehgal, Roger D. Smalligan Jan 2019

Catch Your Breath With This Classic Crisis, Forrest Gamble, Dennis Sehgal, Roger D. Smalligan

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A Case Study In The Effective Diagnosis Of Infectious Esophagitis, Bryan B. Grissett, Ali Hassoun Jan 2019

A Case Study In The Effective Diagnosis Of Infectious Esophagitis, Bryan B. Grissett, Ali Hassoun

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Cryptococcal Pneumonia In An Immunocompetent Host, Mohamed Hasan, Ali Hassoun Jan 2019

Cryptococcal Pneumonia In An Immunocompetent Host, Mohamed Hasan, Ali Hassoun

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Behcet's Syndrome: A Case Presentation, J Johnson, R Turner, C Gaviria-Agudelo Jan 2019

Behcet's Syndrome: A Case Presentation, J Johnson, R Turner, C Gaviria-Agudelo

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Pleural Effusion As A Manifestation Of Disease Progression In Cll, Samuel Johnston, Tim Anderson, Mohammed Abdulhaleem, Alan Baggett Jan 2019

Pleural Effusion As A Manifestation Of Disease Progression In Cll, Samuel Johnston, Tim Anderson, Mohammed Abdulhaleem, Alan Baggett

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