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  • A robust Mycobacterium smegmatis Assay for the Discovery of Anti-tubercular Metabolites from Soil Bacteria

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    Chen, Kathryn P
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    Tuberculosis (TB) is a pressing global health issue with approximately one third of the world’s population infected by this bacterium. As one of the most dangerous infectious diseases, it has killed approximately 1.7 million people of all ages around the world per year (World Health Organization, 2016). Currently, several drugs...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Sandra Loesgen Tuberculosis (TB) is a pressing global health issue with

  • Bioactivity Screening and Gene Activation Strategies in Fungi

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    Coddington, Nathan C.
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    Natural products from plants, bacteria, and fungi play an important role in society. Over the last 35 years, natural products and their derivatives have inspired over 60% of all FDA approved small-molecule drugs, and are among the top prescribed therapeutics.1-2 Fleming’s discovery of the fungal antibiotic penicillin started the “Golden...
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________________ Sandra Loesgen

  • A Dive into the Pacific Fish Microbiome: Exploration of Antibiotics from a Unique Ecosystem

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    Austin, Molly C.
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    With the rise of resistant bacterial pathogens, currently prescribed antibiotics are rendered useless. In recent years, marine natural products (MNPs) have emerged as novel sources for drug leads. The ocean is a complex environment where marine animals cohabitate with many, and sometimes harmful microorganisms and viruses, but resist infections. Developed...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Sandra Loesgen With the rise of resistant bacterial pathogens, currently prescribed

  • Isolation, Characterization, and Antibiotic Activity of Fungal Metabolites from an Algal Endophyte

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    Stoumbos, Demetri
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    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative nosocomial pathogenic bacterium known for its resilience against antibiotics. The bacterium infects over 50,000 patients each year in the United States, with 13% of reported cases involving multi-drug-resistant strains of Pseudomonas. This research discovered several fungal natural products with promising activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The...
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Sandra Loesgen

  • Illegal to Exist : The Criminalization of Houselessness in the United States

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    Waite, Mariah E.
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    In the United States, the state of housing and the lack thereof has been declared a national crisis. In response, cities have taken measures to police behaviors that are associated with what they perceive to be disorder and decay. These behaviors are also commonly associated with houselessness. Laws that criminalize...
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  • The Fourth Wave of Feminism in the Eyes of U.S. Congress: An Analysis of Broken Legislature and Failed Support

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    Briggs, Hannah L.
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    Since the mid-nineteenth century, different waves of feminism have shaped a more fair, equitable world for women. Today, the fourth wave of feminism brings about a new initiative that focuses on menstruation. This traditionally taboo topic has formed failing policies that neglect the care, empowerment, and importance of women’s bodies,...
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    : An Analysis of Broken Legislature and Failed Support by Hannah L. Briggs A THESIS submitted to

  • Stigma and the HIV Diagnosis

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    Hyde, Christina L.
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    One of the roots of the global problem of HIV/AIDS is the shame associated with an HIV diagnosis. Because it can be transmitted sexually, HIV is stigmatized. Even though there are many routes of transmission that would not cause embarrassment, many times the public view is uncompassionate towards its victims,...
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    Christina L. Hyde A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College

  • Metabolomics analysis identifies effects of nitrate and exercise in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

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    Wolfe, Mandy
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    Objectives: Nitrate, found abundantly in green leafy vegetables, may improve exercise performance by increasing the availability and utilization of metabolic fuels that require less oxygen for energy production. However, it is not known if this performance effect occurs at the peak exercise intensity. We hypothesize that supplemental nitrate treatment will...
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    exposed to sodium nitrate (606.9 mg NaNO3/L water) or control water for 21 days (n= 54). Fish were

  • Investigation of the Relationship Between Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture and Mechanical Stress

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    Agalzoff, Nicholas
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    The factors that cause abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture were investigated. Included in this study were aneurysm volume, thrombus thickness, lumen area, thrombus area, the average stress acting on the aorta, and the maximum stress on the aorta. The geometric values were obtained by tracing a series of computerized axial tomography...
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    , Mentor, representing Mechanical Engineering Department Sandra Rugonyi, Committee Member

  • The effects of marine biodiversity loss on coastal economics

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    McAbery, Emma
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    The oceans are one of humanity’s greatest resources, providing food, raw materials, livelihoods, and protection. More than 3 billion people around the world rely on marine life as a source of protein as well as their livelihood. Seafood is one of the highest traded commodities globally and many major cities...
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    States. (n.d.). Airoldi, L., Balata, D., & Beck, M. W. (2008). The Gray Zone: Relationships between