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Creator:: Lewis, Danielle R.
Abstract:: Postmenopausat women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have been reported to be stronger when compared to women who are not using HRT. The first goal of this study was to investigate whether muscle morphology was altered in women who use HRT when compared to women who do not use HAT....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Jeffrey Widrick for his guidance, support, and assistance with all aspects of this project. He was always

Creator:: Stelzer, Julian E.
Abstract:: The goals of this research were to a) characterize the protein-function relationships of skeletal muscle single fibers from the mouse hindlimb b) examine mouse-strain related differences in myosin heavy chain composition (MHC) and single fiber contractile function, and c) quantify changes in fiber size and contractile function in response to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved /Vf/Jeffrey J. Widrick The 2oals of this research were to a) characterize the protein

Creator:: Shoepe, Todd C.
Abstract:: Resistance training is widely prescribed for rehabilitation of injuries and as a method to improve athletic performance. It is accepted that resistance training increases the maximal force production of whole muscle and it has been suggested that the velocity of shortening can increase as well. However, little is known about...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Muscle Fibers From Chronically Resistance Trained Humans. Abstract approved: Jeffrey J. Widrick

Creator:: Garner, Dena J. P.
Abstract:: Muscle weakness and fatigue are debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Approximately 50% of muscle weakness and fatigue have been attributed to deficits within the peripheral nervous system, specifically mechanisms residing in the muscle. The goals of this study were to identify the cellular mechanisms of contraction within the muscle...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Weakness and Fatigability in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Dena J.P. Gamer and Jeffrey J. Widrick

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