T cell-dependent immune responses are highly sensitive to suppression by
exposure to the environmental contaminant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
(TCDD), yet direct effects of TCDD on T cells have been difficult to demonstrate.
Because the activation of naive T cells is initiated by dendritic cells (DC), the studies
presented in this dissertation were...
This qualitative study examined the experiences and perceptions of males aged 16 – 19 who did not complete a traditional high school diploma program because of feeling alienated from the school system. Five participants described their school experiences from elementary school through the point in high school when they decided...
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between frequent childhood mobility and perceived social support, education level, and economic well-being in a sample of former Even Start parents. Theoretically the mechanisms for the disruption of frequent mobility are studied through both social capital theory and an ecological...
Integrating sustainability into daily library practices is both internal and external - as manager and faculty member on campus my leadership role can provide influence into both sectors. This session will share lessons learned, challenges faced, and tips for trying to change behaviors, educate, and carry out this core value...
This study addressed the effects of hilislope and fiuvial processes on spatial
patterns of stream bed particle size at the watershed, reach and within-reach scales.
The study was conducted in Lookout Creek watershed, a fifth-order, 64 km2 basin in
the Western Cascades mountains of Oregon. Stream bed particle size was...
As genome sequencing projects begin to come to completion, the challenge becomes one of determining how to understand the information contained within the DNA. DNA is a polymorphic macromolecule; the A- B- and Z-DNA conformations have been observed by a variety of physical techniques. The magnitude of the energetic differences...
Until recently the study of premarital abuse has received
relatively little attention from researchers. Those studies which
have been concerned with this phenomenon reveal that approximately
22% of their college samples reported involvement in abusive dating
relationships, indicating that there is a need for further study in
this area. The...
The Baculoviridae is a family of DNA viruses which are obligate
pathogens for a variety of insects. Baculovirus strains came to the
attention of researchers because they provided a nonchemical
alternative for the biological control of insect pests of agriculture
and forestry (Ignoffo, 1968); however, recently they have been studied...