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A summative evaluation of a dolphin assisted therapy program for children with special needs

Creator:: Dilts, Rachel M.
Abstract:: This dissertation reviews the literature on the specialty area of dolphin assisted therapy (DAT), a subfield of animal assisted therapy (AAT). To date the literature on the effectiveness of DAT has been mixed although a majority of it is positive. The study was conducted with 40 parents whose children were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: unique and specialized uses. The use of wild animals for therapeutic benefit is rare due to their

Cherry phytochemicals

Creator:: Chaovanalikit, Arusa, 1974-
Abstract:: The distribution of anthocyanin pigments and polyphenolics of sweet (Prunus avium) and sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) were determined by Ultraviolet- Visible (UV-Visible) spectrophotometry and High Performance Liquid Chromatography with photodiode array detector (HPLC-DAD). Their antioxidant properties were determined by Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP)....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and butylated hydroxyanisole, and superior to vitamin E at 10 ^M concentration. The use of tart

1) Improving the Uptake and Retention of Gadolinium in Tumors for Potential Gadolinium-Neutron Capture Therapy. 2) Integration of Gemcitabine or Localized Irradiation into dsRNA Therapy Significantly Enhanced the Resultant Anti-tumor Activity

Creator:: Le, Uyen Minh
Abstract:: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and new approaches to control cancer are constantly sought. This dissertation is comprised of two parts: (i) improving the uptake and retention of gadolinium in tumors for potential gadoliniumneutron capture therapy (Gd-NCT) and (ii) integration of gemcitabine or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Undesirable side effects of therapeutic agents due to the lack of specificity to the site of action are one

Mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy : A literature review and quantitative investigation of mindfulness competencies

Creator:: Stauffer, Mark D.
Abstract:: There is substantial interest in the application of mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy. The appeal of mindfulness training and mindfulness-based interventions has increased as research continues to demonstrate benefits. Mindfulness practice has not only been effective in clinical applications with clients, but has also been conceptualized as beneficial for counselors...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ........................................................... 20 Mindfulness use by counselors and psychotherapists……………… 24 Attention regulation

The neuromuscular effects of a long-term static stretching program on the human soleus

Creator:: Hayes, Bradley T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of a long-term static stretching program on flexibility and spinal reflexes in the human soleus muscle. Day-to-day reliability over two days of H-reflex gain (Hslp/Mslp) and pre-synaptic inhibition of spinal reflexes in the human soleus was measured in an initial...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -wave were applied to use for our dependent measurement of H-reflex gain (H sI p/Msl p). 20 The

Herbal supplements and retirement facility residents : factors that predict usage

Creator:: Weng, Yao-Lin
Abstract:: The prevalence of herbal supplement use by the elderly and factors that influence regular versus occasional use were investigated in a group of independent residents of a continuing care retirement community in Salem, Oregon. A nine-page questionnaire was delivered to 402 residents of Capital Manor; 318 questionnaires were usable (84%...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Raab The prevalence of herbal supplement use by the elderly and factors that influence regular

Vitamins E and C in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis

Creator:: Smith, Kylie Sheree
Abstract:: Patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis have a high incidence of oxidative stress-related diseases. This study evaluated oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis before and during vitamin E supplementation. Blood samples were obtained before and after dialysis during two separate dialysis sessions to establish baseline measurements....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: use in supplements, and the racemic mixture of RRR, RSR, RRS, RSS, SSS, SRS, SRR, and SSR is

Development and testing of a sustained release acetaminophen tablet for the treatment of chronic pain in osteoarthritis patients

Creator:: Keller, Carol Ann
Abstract:: Acetaminophen has been safely used for analgesia for many years. Literature suggests that a plasma acetaminophen level of 5μg/ml is necessary to maintain analgesic relief in humans. Current dosing regiments are inconvenient (every 4-6 hours) and do not maintain this minimum plasma level. Simulations were conducted to examine various doses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: chronic use of high doses of acetaminophen are associate with hepatic toxicity. These research was

The effects of whole body vibration on the neuromuscular system

Creator:: Hong, Junggi
Abstract:: Recently, changes in human performance following whole-body vibration (WBV) training have been attributed to enhanced neuromuscular function. However, the exact neural and muscular mechanisms responsible for these changes remain less understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic effects of whole body vibration on the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: use of these techniques and procedures, it is concluded that acute WBV has an effect on the EMD and

The effects of relaxation techniques on the quality of experience in people with dementia

Creator:: Chamberlin, Bethany
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to test the effects of guided imagery on cognition, depression, anxiety, quality of life, behavior symptoms, and perceptions of self and others in people with dementia. A nonequivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used to compare an attention control group to the intervention group....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: quality of life for PWD. Even with the use of mood medications, behavioral disturbances continue to be a

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A summative evaluation of a dolphin assisted therapy program for children with special needs

Cherry phytochemicals

1) Improving the Uptake and Retention of Gadolinium in Tumors for Potential Gadolinium-Neutron Capture Therapy. 2) Integration of Gemcitabine or Localized Irradiation into dsRNA Therapy Significantly Enhanced the Resultant Anti-tumor Activity

Mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy : A literature review and quantitative investigation of mindfulness competencies

The neuromuscular effects of a long-term static stretching program on the human soleus

Herbal supplements and retirement facility residents : factors that predict usage

Vitamins E and C in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis

Development and testing of a sustained release acetaminophen tablet for the treatment of chronic pain in osteoarthritis patients

The effects of whole body vibration on the neuromuscular system

The effects of relaxation techniques on the quality of experience in people with dementia

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