Browsing School of Biomedical Sciences by Title
Now showing items 849-868 of 884
-
Uncovering the Multifaceted HAND of Reactive astrocytes in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders
(2017-08-01)Despite the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART), central nervous system (CNS) complications associated with HIV-1 infection, collectively referred to as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND), continue to increase. ... -
Understanding the Psychosocial Factors of Communication that Underlie Colorectal Cancer-Screening Adherence.
(2009-08-01)This pilot study was the first to utilize the Interpersonal Processes of Care (IPC) instrument to investigate physician/patient communication and the extent to which it impacts a patient’s adherence to the recommendation ... -
uPAR Interaction and Regulation of Natural Killer Cell Integrins: Implications for the Modulation of NK Cell Migration and Invasion
(2003-05-01)Gellert, Ginelle C. uPAR Interaction and Regulation of Natural Killer Cell Integrins: Implications for the Modulation of NK Cell Migration and Invasion. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences), May 2003; pp. 118, 2 ... -
Urotensin II Signaling Mechanisms Result in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and New Gene Induction
(2009-05-01)Urotensin II (UII) plays an important role as an activator of vascular smooth muscle (VSM) cell proliferation and hyptertrophy when sustained and unabated. UII receptor (UIIR) signaling results in the activation of ... -
Urotensin II-Mediated Cardiac Hypertrophic Gene Induction Requires Cam Kinase Kinase
(2006-12-01)Thomas G. Valencia, Urotensin II-mediated cardiac hypertrophic gene induction requires CaM kinase kinase. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences), December 2006, 191 pp, 2 tables, 42 illustrations, references, 163 titles. ... -
Use of ATCC[R] MSA-2002[TM] for Validation of Extraction and Amplification Techniques in 16S Microbial Community Profiling
(2018-05)The implementation of microbiome analysis is an emerging area of focus in forensic research. However, microbiome analysis is not well validated for use in forensic analyses and there is no standard protocol in place. In ... -
Use of Bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) among Healthcare Professionals in the Emergency Department
(2019-12)Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) use has become increasingly prominent in emergency departments (ED's) over the past 30 years. With the emergence of this technology, many healthcare providers are becoming more aware of the ... -
Use of Social Media and its Potential for Subject Recruitment in Clinical Trials.
(2014-05-01)Effective research subject recruitment is crucial for clinical trial success. Low enrollment prolongs clinical trials and delays researchers from determining the safety and efficacy of new medical devices or drugs. The ... -
Using a Database to Facilitate the Accrual of Geriatric Subjects with Dementia for Clinical Research Studies
(2007-04-23)The internship and practicum project activities took place in an established geriatric practice that provides care to more than 2,000 patients over the age of 65. Research studies and clinical trials conducted at this site ... -
Using Copyrighted Materials in Teaching
(2011-03-01)The slides in this presentation are meant to support a seminar-style discussion of issue pertinent to copyright and fair use in an academic health science center setting. Basic concepts of copyright law and fair use are ... -
Utilization and Access to Healthcare Services Among People Living with Spinal Cord Injuries in the Community
(2014-12-01)Healthcare for individuals following spinal cord injury (SCI) plays a significant and necessary role in reducing an individual’s risk of managing and preventing associated, secondary, or chronic conditions. Barriers alongside ... -
Vagotonic Effects of Enkephalin Are Not Mediated by Sympatholytic Mechanisms
(2005-05-01)Barlow, Matthew A., Vagotonic Effects of Enkephalin are not Mediated by Sympatholytic Mechanisms. Master of Science (Biomedical Sciences), May, 2005, 50pp. 1 table, 10 illustrations, bibliography. This study examined the ... -
Validation and Optimization of Automated Instrumentation for Mitochondrial DNA Database Sample Processing
(2004-06-01)Crispin, Shelley Jeanine. Validation and Optimization of Automated Instrumentation for Mitochondrial DNA Database Sample Processing. Master of Science (Forensic Genetics), August 2004, 43 pages, 8 figures, 8 tables, 26 ... -
Validation of a Y-Chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat 10-Plex for Use in Fornesic and Paternity Laboratories
(2002-08-01)Johnson, C., Validation of a Y-Chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat 10-Plex for Use in Forensic and Paternity Laboratories. Master of Science (Forensic Genetics), August, 2002. 94 pp., 6 tables, 7 figures, references, 21 titles. ... -
Validation of Applied Biosystems 3130xl Genetic Analyzer for Human mtDNA: An Evaluation of Three Amplification Series
(2006-08-01)The introduction of a new instrument into an accredited laboratory requires a documented internal validation. Validations typically include sensitivity, precision, and mixture studies. These tests assess the reliability ... -
Validation of Bodeplex 3 for Typing Small Amplicons and Low Copy Number DNA
(2003-07-01)Chahrour, Maria H., Validation of BodePlex3 for typing small amplicons and low copy number DNA. Master of Science (Forensice Genetics), July, 2003. 76 pp., 14 tables, 6 figures, references, 25 titles. The BodePlex 3 multiplex ... -
Validation of Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) for the Detection and Absolute Quantification of Borrelia DNA in Ixodes Ticks
(2015-05-01)In this research, QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCRTM) system protocols for the detection of bacterial (Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi) DNA were developed and tested. Existing Ixodes scapularis samples collected ... -
Validation of Four Multiplex SNP Panels for Forensic DNA Testing: An Assessment of the Sensitivity and Reproducibility of the SNaPshot Primer Extension Assay
(2003-05-01)Orchid Cellmark provided four proprietary multiplex SNP primer panels, each of which has been developed to identify 10-12 SNPs using a modified version of the SNaPshot Mutliplex protocol. The commercially available STR ... -
Validation of Genemapper ID Human Identification Software for Forensic STR DNA Analysis
(2005-12-01)Capt, Christina L., Validation of GeneMapper ID Human Identification Software for Forensic STR DNA Analysis. Master of Science (Forensic Genetics), December, 2005, 73 pp., 5 tables, 12 figures, references, 6 titles. ABI ... -
Validation of HemaSpotTM devices for the collection and long-term, room temperature storage of biological fluids from forensic reference samples
(2019-05)As forensic DNA samples spend more time in storage, collection devices capable of long-term, room temperature preservation provide cost-effective solutions. This project evaluated two different HemaSpot(TM) cartridges for ...