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KU Med Center Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Modulation of Nociception in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Diabetes mellitus has become a global pandemic, with almost 350 million individuals world-wide affected by the disease. There are two common forms, characterized by either a lack of insulin production or peripheral insulin ... -
Exploration of the Practices of Credentialing of Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care Hospital Settings
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Abstract The nursing shortage, physician shortage, advancing age of the population, and concerns about equalizing access to health care have supported the movement of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role into the acute care ... -
A Pilot Study to Explore the Correlation Between Parental Nutrition Literacy, Child Healthy Eating Index-2010 and Weight Status
(University of Kansas, 2014-04-31)Objective: Improving diet quality and weight status of children and parents is important for promoting future health. The purpose of this study was to investigate parental nutrition literacy (PNL) in relation to child ... -
The Home Microbiome and Childhood Asthma
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)BACKGROUND: Exposure to microorganisms has repeatedly been found to influence the development of atopic diseases, such as asthma. This relationship has been best understood as an inverse correlation between microbial ... -
Multi-tasking, Executive Function, and Functional Abilities in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)There is growing evidence that older adults with type 2 diabetes exhibit deficits in executive function, the set of processes responsible for planning, organizing, sequencing, and monitoring goal-oriented behavior. However, ... -
NATURAL KILLER CELLS, HYPOXIA, AND EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF HEMOCHORIAL PLACENTATION
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)During the establishment of pregnancy, uterine stromal cells differentiate into decidual cells and recruit natural killer (NK) cells. These NK cells are characterized by low cytotoxicity and distinct cytokine production. ... -
INTEGRATIVE GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE PRE-MRNA SPLICING REGULATION BY THE DROSOPHILA SR PROTEIN FAMILY
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Alternative pre-mRNA splicing is a powerful mechanism that is exploited by higher eukaryotes to diversify their proteomes, and to differentially regulate the expression, function, and localization of mRNA and proteins. ... -
Impact of Intercurrent Respiratory Infections on Lung Health in Infants Born <29 Weeks with BPD
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Abstract: Objective: To assess the impact of intercurrent respiratory infections on infants born <29 weeks gestation with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Study Design: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 111 ... -
DYNAMICS OF FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY WITHIN CORTICAL MOTOR NETWORK DURING MOTOR LEARNING IN STROKE - CORRELATIONS WITH "TRUE" MOTOR RECOVERY
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Arm motor recovery after stroke is usually incomplete; six months after onset about two-thirds of patients suffer from arm motor impairment that significantly impacts the individual's activities of daily living. Thus, novel ... -
TABLE (TABLE AND BED LABORATORY EXPERIMENT) TRIAL: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF CONSULTATION ROOM LAYOUTS.
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Abstract OBJECTIVE: The outpatient consultation room remains unchanged despite increasing use of technology mediated information sharing in the clinical encounter. The growth of outpatient medical care makes outpatient ... -
The function of RNA Binding Protein 9 in germ cell differentiation in Drosophila ovary
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Germ cell development is an essential process to ensure continuity of species. Drosophila oogenesis has long been served as a model system to study germ cell development. Previously, the Elav-Hu family protein RNA-binding ... -
UNCONTROLLED SEIZURES AND BONE HEALTH AMONG ADULT EPILEPSY PATIENTS
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)PURPOSE: Uncontrolled seizures negatively impact the quality of life of epilepsy patients, and bone health represents one of the more serious adverse outcomes of epilepsy and its treatment. The objectives of this study ... -
ASSOCIATION OF MATERNAL SERUM VITAMIN D LEVELS AND FETAL GROWTH AND NEONATE BODY COMPOSITION
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Background: Maternal serum 25−hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency in pregnancy has been associated with decreased infant birth weight, although research has not been consistent. No research is available investigating the ... -
EFFECTS OF EXERCISE TRAINING ON BRAIN BIOENERGETICS: LACTATE AS A KEY MEDIATOR
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Exercise has been given credits for promoting health in general. Research show various exercise-induced benefits for brain in both humans and rodents, including improvement of cognitive function, increase of adult neurogenesis, ... -
Understanding Fatigue in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed Methods Study
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)Characterized by difficulty in initiating and sustaining mental and physical tasks, fatigue is a common complaint among individuals with diabetes. Unfortunately, fatigue is mostly neglected in those with diabetes because ... -
Long-Term Outcome Of Once Daily Saline Irrigation For The Treatment Of Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Objectives:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) results in significant morbidity and healthcare expenditure. The safety and effectiveness of nasal irrigation for the treatment of pediatric CRS has been demonstrated, but its long-term ... -
CHAMELEONS: A NEW MODEL ORGANISM FOR UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORPHOLOGICAL NOVELTIES
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)With ~64,000 species of extant vertebrates spanning a tremendous array of morphologies, attempting to understand how organisms adapt and evolve phenotypically across environments has become a major focus of biology. Genomic ... -
Clinical Symptoms and Angiographic Findings of Patients Undergoing Elective Coronary Angiography without Prior Stress Testing
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Background: Many patients undergo elective coronary angiography without prior stress testing, precluding an assessment of their appropriateness for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). If, however, these patients have ... -
ASSOCIATION OF MARITAL STATUS AND COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING IN THE UNITED STATES
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is estimated to be the third most common malignancy worldwide, with 945,000 new cases every year and responsible for 492,000 deaths annually. Despite evidence that it decreases mortality, ... -
A Qualitative Study on the Impact of a Short-Term Global Healthcare Immersion Experience in Bachelor of Science Nursing Students
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)The effects of globalization are impacting the healthcare arena. Global healthcare immersion experiences (GHIE) may be a means for nursing students to develop a global perspective. The gap in the literature relates to ...