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Modifying Potential Alzheimer's Therapeutics to Measure Changes in their Pharmacological Properties
(2024-05-19)Pyridinophane molecules have recently been shown to have both antioxidant and pharmacological properties suitable for therapeutic applications targeting neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's. One pyridinophane ... -
Defying Definition: Tracing the Sociological, Historical, and Legislative Evolution of Drag
(2024-05-19)Drag has long been misunderstood and difficult to define, especially by those seeking to restrict it. In light of recent legislative attempts to criminalize drag, this paper attempts to answer the question, "How have the ... -
Neurodivergence and Theatrical Costuming: The Sensory Experience
(2024-05-19)The purpose of this project was to provide insight on the sensory experiences of neurodivergent actors in relation to theatrical costuming. I created a survey to get input from neurodiverse actors and used the responses ... -
Brand Activism's Effect on Political Polarization
(2024-05-19)This project explores the impact of brand activism on political polarization within the United States, examining how corporations' public stances on divisive social and political issues might contribute to societal divisions. ... -
Phonological vs. Print Awareness: The Relationship Between Early Phonological Processing and Print Awareness for Children with Speech/Language Impairments
(2024-05-19)Establishing the foundation for reading comprehension in the preschool years is critical, as reduced emphasis on print-based reading may hinder the development of essential emergent literacy skills and potentially affect ... -
REACHING CONSUMERS IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION - ANALYZING THE TENETS OF SUCCESS AMONG MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS
(2024-05-19)Today's consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with the consequences that unsustainable practices have on people and the planet. This shift has led to a widely expanding market for socially responsible products, ... -
Harmonizing Strings: Exploring Virtuosity and Expressivity in a Fusion of Violin and Cello Duos
(2024-05-19)The art of chamber music focuses on the collaboration and connection between a small group of musicians. It is my belief that every musician craves intimacy and connection, whether it?s from their audience, or from a fellow ... -
Molecular details of the BRCA1 interaction with estrogen receptor alpha (ERa)
(2024-05-19)Estrogen receptor alpha (ER) and BRCA1 play an important role in the development of breast cancer, and multiple pathways link these two proteins together. Previous studies have identified the ligand binding domain (LBD) ... -
Studying the Mode of Action of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
(2024-05-19)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the US with over six million Americans currently diagnosed, and that number is projected to reach about 13 million by 2050. AD is currently believed ... -
Treaty Expressions or Contract Obligations? How Treaties do or do not Mitigate Conflict
(2024-05-19)The concept of international law is vague. Concepts like anarchy and state sovereignty prevent international law from taking on the same meaning of law as is meant in the context of individualized states. Nevertheless, it ... -
Derivational Morphology in First Grade Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(2024-05-19)Derivational morphological knowledge is critical to the acquisition of language and literacy, specifically expressive vocabulary. Current literature suggests that children who are deaf and hard of hearing have deficits in ... -
Social Media and Influencer Culture: The Impact of TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest on Sustainable Consumption within the Fashion Industry
(2024-05-19)The traditional fashion industry, known for its mass production and emphasis on profitability, has faced increasing criticism for its environmental impacts. This thesis examines the role of social media in lessening these ... -
Bicultural Overtones: College, Music Education, and Mental Health Experiences of Second-Generation Chinese-Americans
(2024-05-19)This thesis explores the experiences of second-generation, Chinese-American young adults navigating through the context of their childhood experiences and young adult perspectives negotiating biculturalism, success, ... -
Psychosocial Responses to ACL Reconstruction
(2024-05-19)Background: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is an essential structure within the human knee, and rates of ACL reconstruction surgeries (ACLR) are at an all-time high. ACLR is a complex operation where a graft is taken ... -
Examining Muscle Quality Indicies Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery
(2024-05-19)Between 2002 and 2014, the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction increased by 22%. Additionally, the risk of ACL reinjury is six times greater than that of first-time risk of injury. Because of this, ... -
In Vitro Study of The Effect of PALB2 Phosphorylation on BRCA1-PALB2 Dimerization
(2024-05-19)BRCA1 and PALB2 are two proteins that bind to efficiently repair DNA damage through homologous recombination. The inability of these proteins to dimerize due to genetic variations can increase an individual?s risk of ... -
Comparing Retention of Equivalence Classes Following Equivalence-Based Instruction and Comprehensive Instruction
(2024-05-19)A retention test that followed equivalence-based instruction (EBI) was analyzed with the goal of understanding how variations of this teaching methodology impacted memory for taught and untaught associations between stimuli. ... -
In Search of a Choreographic Identity: An Anecdotal Reflection of Finding Oneself as a Choreographer
(2024-05-19)In this anecdotal reflection, I reflect upon and analyze my journey as a choreographer through four lenses: what led me to be a choreographer, my choreographic influences, an analysis of past trends in my work, and how I ... -
Understanding the Effect of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Compounds on NF-kB
(2024-05-19)Alzheimer's Disease (AD), the most common form of Dementia, is a brain disorder that affects memory, cognition, and behavior. It currently affects 6.7 million Americans in the United States and interferes with daily life. ... -
NUTRITION AND COOKING KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-EFFICACY AMONG ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN A SUMMER COOKING CAMP
(2024-05-19)Background: Limited opportunities to gain knowledge regarding nutrition and food preparation techniques currently exist in the school system. Dietetic interns taught adolescents enrolled in a university-hosted summer cooking ...