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KU Med Center Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Cortical and Subcortical Correlates of Ororhythmic Behaviors
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-09)Although the healthy adult possesses a large repertoire of coordinative strategies for oromotor behaviors, a range of nonverbal, speech-like movements including cyclic jaw motion and lip pursing can be observed during ... -
Sleep Characteristics in Breastfeeding and Formula-Feeding Mothers
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-09)Sleep loss is a common concern frequently expressed by new mothers. This study's purpose was to investigate the difference between sleep architecture, descriptions and self-perception of sleep in breastfeeding and ... -
Motivational Factors in Registered Nurses Completing a Baccalaureate Completion Program
(University of Kansas, 2009-08-26)The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to investigate what motivates associate degree (ADN) and diploma prepared registered nurses (RN) to pursue a baccalaureate degree (BSN) through an RN-to-BSN program. ... -
Reliability and validity of the Premie-Neuro in detecting early neurodevelopmental delay and disability in preterm infants
(University of Kansas, 2009-08-18)There are few reliable and valid methods available for clinicians to assess the functional neurological status of the preterm infant. In this study, we set out to determine whether the Premie-Neuro, a new standardized ... -
Deafferentation-Induced Neuroplasticity in Chick Auditory Neurons: A Matter of Life or Death
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-17)Forty percent of elderly Americans suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss is a significant public health concern, associated with social withdrawal, communication delays, and reduced comprehension, that is growing in ... -
PREDICTORS OF POST-STROKE FATIGUE
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-29)PURPOSE: Fatigue is a commonly neglected issue despite the high incidence rate reported in people with chronic stroke. It can impact daily functions and quality of life and has been linked with a higher mortality rate after ... -
Body Composition in Early Alzheimer's Disease
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-09)Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with unintended weight loss. We examined body composition in early AD and nondemented aging and its relation to brain volume and cognition. Methods: Brain magnetic resonance ... -
Induction and Patterning of Neural Crest Cells in the Developing Mouse Embryo: Roles for Gcnf and Hhat
(University of Kansas, 2008-12-17)Cranial neural crest cells are a multipotent, migratory cell population which is responsible for forming the majority of the bone, cartilage, nerves, and connective tissue of the head and face. Craniofacial abnormalities ... -
Prospective end-of-life decision-making: A study of Asian Indian Hindu younger and older adults
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-01)The process of end-of-life decision-making involves the choice of treatment preference and decision-maker. This study examined Asian Indian Hindus' decisions to determine age and cultural effects within the context of ... -
Comparing Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Rates in Rural and Urban Areas
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Background: Risk factors for oral and pharyngeal cancers include tobacco use, alcohol use, poor diet, HPV infection, poor oral care, low socio-economic status, gender and genetics, and age. This analysis aims to discover ... -
Single Limb Exercise Influences Cardiovascular Function Following Stroke: "A One-Sided View"
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Despite the recommendations of health care professionals, the research community and even pharmaceutical companies, exercise remains a neglected daily regimen for most individuals. Very simply, exercise is any activity ... -
Estrogen Signaling in Trigeminal Nociception
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Migraine is much more common in women than in men, and painful episodes are linked to the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle. The MAP kinase extracellular-signal regulated kinase (ERK) is activated in experimental ... -
CHARACTERIZATION & TREATMENT OF LARGE SENSORY FIBER PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY IN DIABETIC MICE
(University of Kansas, 2008-11-17)Patients with large-fiber diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DPN) can develop altered sensorimotor function. Gait and balance control are regulated, in part, through large sensory nerves innervating muscle spindles. The ... -
ANALYZING MUSCULAR PAIN AND THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON CHRONIC PAIN
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-22)Most people suffering from various chronic pain syndromes report deep tissue pain. However, our knowledge about chronic musculoskeletal pain is primarily based on rodent models of cutaneous pain. Little is known about ... -
The Role of Cutaneous Innervation in the Sensory Abnormalities Associated with Diabetic Neuropathy
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-05)Diabetes-induced nerve damage results in cutaneous denervation, nerve conduction slowing, suppressed regenerative responses, and debilitating painful or insensate sensory symptoms. The increasing prevalence of diabetic ... -
BODY WEIGHT AND COGNITIVE DECLINE IN MCI
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-08)Abstract Objective: To examine body mass index (BMI) and cognitive decline in subjects diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: Neuropsychological testing was conducted of 286 MCI subjects. General estimating ... -
Predictors of Urinary and Fecal Continence Status After Stroke
(University of Kansas, 2008-07-29)Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) commonly occur after stroke. The causes are multifactorial. Both conditions can negatively impact recovery, care needs, and health-related quality of life. This study ... -
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE 3' HOX GENES, HOXA1, HOXB1, AND HOXB2, TO PATTERNING OF THE AXIAL SKELETON DURING DEVELOPMENT
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-06)To investigate whether Hoxb1, as well as related proteins Hoxa1 and Hoxb2, are involved in vertebral development, we analyzed the skeletons of 18.5dpc Hoxa1, Hoxb1, and Hoxb2 loss-of-function single and double mutant ... -
The Role of the PD-1 Immunoreceptor in Pregnancy
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-08)During pregnancy, the maternal immune system must be carefully modulated as the fetus is immunologically foreign to her leukocytes. We propose that the CD28 family immune receptor, PD-1, functions during pregnancy to control ... -
PROPRIOCEPTION IS "CENTRAL" TO MOTOR SEQUENCE LEARNING: DIFFERENT CONSEQUENCES OF PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL PROPRIOCEPTIVE DISRUPTION TO SEQUENCE LEARNING
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-24)It has long been a goal of the human movement research community to develop a more complete understanding of how individuals learn complex patterns of movement. This knowledge is useful to both those engaged in precision ...