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Development of the Triangular Relationship Inventory
(2013)
A self-report scale to measure adolescent involvement in his or her parental figures' conflicts, disagreements, or relationships (triangulation) was developed and initial evidence for reliability and validity was provided ...
Design and optimization of nanoformulation loaded with HIV microbicides
(2013)
The objective of this dissertation is to design and optimize nanoformulation for microbicides intended for the prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission. In chapters 1 and 2, the aims and the scope of this work are introduced, ...
Preparation Of Oligonucleotide Delivery Agents And Insulin Depot Materials Using Solid Phase Synthesis
(2014)
Short interfering RNA (siRNA) induced RNA interference (RNAi) is capable of preventing gene translation. In a laboratory setting, various transfection methods have enabled this mechanism to be used for routine gene silencing ...
For conscience's sake: the 1839 emigration of the Saxon Lutherans
(2013)
This study traces the assimilation process of more than six hundred Saxon Lutherans
who migrated to Perry County, Missouri, in 1839. As one of the few groups in the
nineteenth century who chose to move to the United ...
EVASION OF EFFLUX AND ENHANCING BIOAVAILABILITY OF AMPRENAVIR BY PRODRUG DERIVATIZATION
(2013)
Millions of people worldwide have been infected with human immunodeficiency (HIV). Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has substantially improved the clinical management of HIV-1 infection. Inclusion of HIV protease ...
Synthesis and analysis of siloranes for use as a biomaterial and extended twisted molecular ribbons
(2013)
The development of complex organic molecules with industrial potential requires
meticulous synthetic methodologies coupled with detailed investigations surrounding their
physical properties. This dissertation encompasses ...
Interactions between drugs of abuse and HIV protease inhibitors
(2014-07-09)
Drug abuse is an escalating problem prevalent in both large metropolitan and rural
places and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity all over the world. Drugs of abuse
such as morphine and nicotine are consumed by ...
The effects of positive behavior intervention supports and Tier II interventions on academic achievement among elementary students
(2014-07-18)
This correlational research study examined the effect of behavioral interventions through school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) on elementary student reading and math achievement in one Midwestern ...
Berri
(2014-07-17)
Berri is a dramatic musical composition for large
chamber ensemble (Piccolo, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion) and narrator. The text for the narrator is an original ...
Naya Jeevan, concerto for double bass and wind ensemble
(2014-07-17)
Naya Jeevan, meaning new life in Hindi, is a twenty-four minute, two-movement
concerto for double bass and wind ensemble. While the two movements vary drastically in
mood, texture, and tone, they both explore intensity ...
Mexican-American Females and the Bachelor's Degree Challenges and Success Stories
(2016)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the challenges encountered by
Mexican-American females and how they address those challenges in order to successfully
complete a bachelor’s degree. Mexican-American ...
An Original Institutionalist Approach to the Structure, Conduct, and Performance of the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Importance of Intangible Assets
(2016)
This dissertation presents an examination of the pharmaceutical industry with a
primary focus on the importance of intangible assets from the original institutional
economics perspective. This is done in three main ...
Entrepreneurial Search, Innovation, and Initiative: The Stage, Network, and Level Analysis
(2016)
Drawing on the lean startup model, network theory, institutional theory, learning theory, and
symbiosis view, this dissertation examines three important issues of entrepreneurship. This
dissertation consists of three ...
Characters in Theatre for Orchestra
(2016)
Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater that combines singing, reciting,
performing, acrobatics acting, and instrumental accompanying, along with rich face make-up,
costume and stage setting.
I applied ...
364 Days: Suite for Jazz Orchestra
(2014)
364 Days: Suite for Jazz Orchestra was composed for a standard seventeen-piece (5/4/4/4) jazz orchestra. The suite is comprised of five pieces- And I Think of You; Goodnight; What Ifs; 364 Days; The Dreamer and The Realist ...
Hydrologic Analysis of Rain Garden Performance
(2016)
Urban flooding became a significant issue for many cities worldwide due to rapid urbanization and increased impervious areas over the past two decades ([1]). Rain gardens are considered to be an economically-friendly ...
Mock Trial!
(2016)
Mock Trial is a work for wind ensemble. It is inspired by proceedings common to debates and courtroom sessions, where multiple arguments are presented, examined and cross-examined. As a parody, the work pokes fun at the ...
The Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Prostaglandin E₂ in Myogenesis
(2013)
Prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂), the most abundant prostaglandin (PG) in our body, has multiple biological functions related to physiological activities and the development of diseases. Emerging evidence has shown that PGE2 plays ...
Evaluation of therapeutic effect of PCBP2 siRNA on hepatic stellate cells and development of a streptavidin-based siRNA delivery system
(2014)
Type I collagen accumulates during liver fibrosis primarily because α-complex protein-2 (αCP2), encoded by the poly(rC) binding protein 2 (PCBP2) gene, binds to the 3′end of the collagen mRNA and increases its half-life. ...
Development of polymeric nanoparticulate formulation encapsulating protein molecules following hydrophobic ion pairing complexation
(2014)
Several formulation strategies have been employed to enable sustained delivery of antibody therapeutics by nanoparticulate based dosage forms. However, development of sustained release nanoparticulate based dosage form for ...