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KU Med Center Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Sleep to Learn after Stroke: The Role of Sleep and Instruction in Off-line Motor Learning
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-01)Stroke affects nearly 780,000 individuals each year in the United States and is a leading cause of adult disability. More than half of individuals following stroke experience persistent loss of function. Learning new motor ... -
Analysis of Application of Cricoid Cartilage Pressure
(University of Kansas, 2008-04-24)Background. Cricoid cartilage pressure was formally described in 1961 by Dr. B. A. Sellick. Research has demonstrated a lack of formalized training in cricoid pressure application, leaving the patient at risk for pulmonary ... -
THE ROLE OF THE MURINE HOMEOBOX GENE CUX-1 IN KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT AND POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE
(University of Kansas, 2008-02-25)The murine homeobox gene cux-1 is evolutionarily conserved in drosophila, mice and humans. Cux-1 contains four DNA binding domains (3 cut repeat domains and a homeodomain) and functions as a transcription factor that ... -
A Multilevel Model of RN Workgroup Intent to Stay
(University of Kansas, 2007-12-07)An understanding of how determinants of RN intent to stay on the unit vary by unit type is essential for developing the targeted retention strategies that are an important component of efforts to address the evolving nursing ...