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  • Topological and Dynamical Properties of Cyclically Presented Groups

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    McDermott, Kirk M.
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    This dissertation investigates the structure and topological properties of cyclicallypresented groups. First, a family of groups called groups of type Z is considered. Withfew exceptions, the finiteness, asphericity, fixed point, and 3-manifold spine problemsare solved. Most groups of type Z have a central element of infinite order fixed by theshift....
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kirk McDermott for the degree

  • Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

    Creator:
    McDermott, Elizabeth A.
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    This thesis presents the steps that were taken to develop thematic findings using data from a qualitative study. Using a grounded approach, the study focused on qualitatively exploring Mexican origin caregivers' conceptualizations of elder caregiving in terms of role functioning, social norms, cultural beliefs, and familial obligations. Data collected from...
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    Masters Thesis
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        AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Elizabeth A. McDermott for the degree of Master of Science in Human

  • Is platelet rich plasma (PRP) the other alternative? A review and current research

    Creator:
    Ho, Louisa K. K.
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    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been applied as a hemostatic agent since the 1970s, and a potent source of autologous growth factors since the 1990s. PRP is rich in growth factors such as platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor (FGF)...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: Wendy I. Baltzer Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been applied as a

  • Morphological and neurological outcome in the short time study after spinal cord injury in mice

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    Kazemi, Soheila
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    Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating disease which poses health problems in human and veterinary medicine. SCI causes neurological disability, with loss of motor, sensory and autonomic function. This study investigated the efficacy of local treatment with IKVAV-peptide on spinal cord regeneration following compression injury at T12 vertebra in...
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    Masters Thesis
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    after Spinal Cord Injury in Mice Abstract approved: Wendy I. Baltzer Spinal cord injury

  • Characterization and Mediation of K-12 Science Teachers' Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards

    Creator:
    Rogan-Klyve, Allyson M.
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    The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a recent set of standards that leverage decades of research to present an innovative and coherent image for K 12 science education in the United States. Major themes in the NGSS include the intertwining of learning and doing science, addressing connections across scientific...
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    Dissertation
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    ________________________________ Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart Wendy Rose Aaron

  • Transcriptional regulation of the human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide gene

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    Guo, Chunxiao
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    Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (CAMP/LL-37) is a cationic antimicrobial peptide that is widely expressed by myeloid and epithelial cells at the human-environment interface. It possesses broad spectrum antimicrobial capacity against bacteria, fungi and viruses. In addition to its direct antimicrobial activity, CAMP/LL-37 also attracts and recruits monocytes, neutrophils and other...
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    described in Chapter 2 were designed to identify alternative vitamin D receptor (VDR) ligands that

  • A comparative analysis of two English literacy and civics education programs in Oregon

    Creator:
    Newby, Jennifer
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    The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of education professionals who manage, coordinate, and instruct in the English Literacy and Civics Education Grant (EL/Civics) Programs in Oregon community colleges. The study compared the EL/Civics Grant Program to the conventional English as Second Language (ESL) programs offered at...
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    : _______________________________________________________________________ Larry D. Roper The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of education

  • Wendy Bishop : a feminist voice at the intersections of composition, creative writing, and ethnography

    Creator:
    Rosman, Alice L.
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    Wendy Bishop's lively voice and scholarly contribution continue to resonate and be important in composition studies. Bishop--poet, scholar, feminist, teacher, ethnographer, and compositionist--sought to blur the lines between creative writing and composition. This thesis argues that in challenging the boundaries that exist between creative writing and composition, Bishop also challenged...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Wendy Bishop: A Feminist Voice at the Intersections of

  • Student experiences in redesigned college algebra

    Creator:
    Hocker, Krista Foltz
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    Oregon State University redesigned the college algebra class to make group learning at least 50% of class time. Specifically, in two out of four class hours each week students were organized into small groups where they completed exploratory activities involving new material. Although instructors were present during those group activity...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Mary D. Beisiegel

  • Cycles of life and landscape : interpreting the geological foundation of Shenandoah National Park

    Creator:
    Kelly, Wendy Sonya
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    The significance of geology is commonly overlooked by the general public and underrepresented in free-choice learning environments including national parks that exhibit spectacular examples of geological features and processes. Parks are a major contributor to public learning, and a key way to teach how geology influences many aspects of our...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Wendy Sonya Kelly for the degree of Master of Science in Geology