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Kit Ligand Effect on Growth of Bovine Follicles in Culture and the Effect of Kit Ligand on the Function of Theca Cells

Creator:: Jachter, Shaina L.
Abstract:: Ovarian steroidogenesis is heavily controlled by the formation and function of the theca cells. A condition known as polycystic ovarian disease in humans and cystic ovarian disease in cattle is due to abnormal steroidogenesis. Knowing more about theca cell formation and function can aid in gaining further knowledge about polycystic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: possess the receptor for kit ligand (c-kit). No statistically significant differences were found in all

Investigation of the effects of cryopreservation on cellular viability and mechanical integrity of the intervertebral disc

Creator:: Forcier, Ryan J.
Abstract:: Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a phenomenon that has yet to be adequately addressed. Treatment options remain limited and incomplete. The ability to effectively cryopreserve IVDs would allow for better allograft transplantations and storage of samples for research purposes. This study aimed to assess how cryopreservation with different...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -PrimeGrowth treated groups. There was no statistical difference between treatment groups for the low-strain

Quantification of fibrinogen adsorption to nisin-loaded polyethylene oxide layers

Creator:: Auxier, Julie A.
Abstract:: Antimicrobial coatings used to reduce the risk of infection caused by tissue-contacting medical devices must address specific biocompatibility requirements including prevention of thrombosis and rise of bacterial resistance. An antimicrobial-loaded poly(ethylene-oxide) (PEO) coating has been tentatively shown to be non-fouling with sustained antimicrobial activity. However, the presence of the antimicrobial,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: coatings with no significant difference between nisin-free and nisin-loaded PEO coatings. These results

Effect of Exposure to Body-Based Imagery on Weight Bias and Body Image Satisfaction in College Students

Creator:: Fortner, Sarah A.
Abstract:: This study examined the effect of exposure to fat positive exercise images as well as stereotypical fat imagery and stereotypical thin exercise images on participants’ self-reported weight bias and body image. The study hypothesized that participants exposed to fat positive imagery would exhibit less social distance, fat phobia, and internalized...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: four experimental conditions (Fat Positive-No Text, Fat Positive-Text, Stereotypical Fat, and Thin

Response of bZIP10-Overexpressing Brachypodium distachyon to Zinc

Creator:: Nguyen, Tinh An
Abstract:: The micronutrient zinc (Zn) plays a key role in the animal and plant kingdoms. Zndeficient soils impact plant production and can cause yield reductions of 40% or more. Zn is also important for both human and plant development as a cofactor for over 200 enzymes. Zn-deficiency symptoms in plants include...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: prior to initiation of experimental Zn conditions (no Zn, normal Zn, high 15x Zn). Samples were

Healthcare Provider Recommendation and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rate among Adolescents ages 13-17

Creator:: Sawtelle, Katie G.
Abstract:: This literature review will outline HPV vaccination rates among those ages 13-17, barriers to HPV vaccination and highlight physician recommendation, the strongest predictor of HPV vaccine uptake. It was found that only about 54.2% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 are up to date with HPV vaccination...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: recommendation are five times more likely to report at least one HPV vaccination compared to those with no

The Role of Political Party in Health Policy

Creator:: Rusetskiy, Karina I.
Abstract:: The role of political parties within legislation has been greatly debated over the decades. As health care continues to be an issue of concerns and contention, the question of how politics affects this industry is of importance. Utilizing Congressional records and websites to determine roll call and voice voting within...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ultimately not needed for passage of health policy and that there is no strong definitive split among the

Feasibility of developing wine grape pomace fortified baked goods for health promotion

Creator:: Walker, Rebecca M.
Abstract:: Wine grape pomace (WGP) as a source of antioxidant dietary fiber was used to fortify bread and muffins bakery goods. Pinot Noir wine grape pomace (RWGP) and Pinot Grigio wine grape pomace (WWGP) replaced wheat flour at concentration between 5-20% (w/w). The finished bread and muffin products were evaluated for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: found no difference in overall liking of 5 and 10% RWGP fortified bread and muffin products compared

The Impacts of Voluntourism in a Rural Community in Nepal

Creator:: Hamby, Taylor R.
Abstract:: Voluntourism is a field of service work that combines volunteer work and leisure travel. With its increase in popularity in recent years, research concerning the impacts of voluntourism in developing countries is lacking. This study aims to discover the impacts that volunteers have on communities, specifically in Nepal. Using a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: accessibility to water, poor sanitation, no place for group gatherings and didn’t feel that the community was

Assessing the Economic Impacts of Food Assistance Policy Using a Computable General Equilibrium Approach

Creator:: West, Tyler T.
Abstract:: Over the past several years, increases in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have coincided with the 2007-2008 recession and the higher rates of unemployment in the U.S. With SNAP being the largest program, in terms of spending embedded in the farm bill, it is likely to see some spending...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: sectors of the economy. There are almost no changes in primary factor markets and commodity prices. The

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Kit Ligand Effect on Growth of Bovine Follicles in Culture and the Effect of Kit Ligand on the Function of Theca Cells

Investigation of the effects of cryopreservation on cellular viability and mechanical integrity of the intervertebral disc

Quantification of fibrinogen adsorption to nisin-loaded polyethylene oxide layers

Effect of Exposure to Body-Based Imagery on Weight Bias and Body Image Satisfaction in College Students

Response of bZIP10-Overexpressing Brachypodium distachyon to Zinc

Healthcare Provider Recommendation and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rate among Adolescents ages 13-17

The Role of Political Party in Health Policy

Feasibility of developing wine grape pomace fortified baked goods for health promotion

The Impacts of Voluntourism in a Rural Community in Nepal

Assessing the Economic Impacts of Food Assistance Policy Using a Computable General Equilibrium Approach

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