Siphonophores are colonial marine hydrozoans (Cnidaria) that are composed of many bodies (zooids) that are each functionally specialized for a particular task, including feeding, swimming …
From quadrupedal alligators and dinosaurs to flying pterosaurs and birds, archosaurs are a fascinating group of reptiles that exhibit a diverse locomotor repertoire at the …
The derived didactyl limbs of most extant artiodactyls have traditionally been viewed as adaptations for fast locomotion. The most primitive condition for artiodactyls is a …
Past hydroclimatic change is shown from the reconstruction of paleo-lake levels from New Long and Rocky Ponds in southeastern Massachusetts, and Davis Pond in western …
Background: Alcohol elevates sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity, which should result in an overall increased heart rate (HR) during sleep. We propose to examine HR …
The Human Genome Project has stimulated interest in translating research on gene-disease associations into clinical and public health practice. I explore how this research influences …
This dissertation explores the relationship between individuals’ everyday actions and the justice or injustice of entire societies. It is a conceptual and sociological investigation of …
A Monte-Carlo Simulation is presented for Radiation Transport in water. This process is of outmost importance, having applications in oncology and therapy of cancer, in …
Tobacco smoking rates and exposure to secondhand smoke have serious consequences on health outcomes. Public health policies to limit tobacco use have been implemented at …
Objectives: This study aimed to identify key characteristics of children’s environment, adverse experiences, and poverty level and their association with having one of the four …
Diarrhea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine the relative inter-rater reliability and …
The effectiveness of solid-shock capturing techniques is evaluated in a representative problem resembling an extreme event. Such extreme events lead to the generation of shock …
Approximately 10 million US adults have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). These individuals have higher rates of morbidity and shorter life-expectancies than the general population. …
While sizeable literature explores the association between interstate sexual encounters and sexually transmitted infections (STI), studies linking interstate sexual encounters and risk for bacterial STI …
Fluorescent silica nanoparticles possess excellent fluorescence brightness, photo-stability, flexibility in surface functionalization and biocompatibility. Fluorescent silica nanoparticles as a novel and biocompatible fluorescent material have …
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the onset of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, has significant morbidity for both parent and child during pregnancy and post-partum. In 2020, …
Wellness initiatives implemented by graduate medical education programs can help mitigate burnout in resident physicians. This systematic review seeks to identify factors that impact the …