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Part I: Characterization of Zn reconstituted Cytochrome B561 Part II: Studies of Catecholamine metabolism in SH-SY5Y and MN9D cells

Hewawitharana, Inoka Samanthi (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Cytochrome b561, a transmembrane heme protein present in neurotransmitter storage vesicles, shuttles electrons from the cytosolic Asc to the intragranullar matrix to regenerate Asc. Although Cyt b561 has been purified, ...
Part I: Investigation of mechanism(s) of Cu(II) and Zn(II) neurotoxicity Part II: Pre-steady state kinetics of the reduction of cytochrome b561 with ascorbate

Kollalpitiya, Konara Yamuna (Wichita State University, 2011-07)

The adverse effects of copper on the catecholaminergic nervous system have been well documented and primarily attributed to its redox related properties. To determine the significance of the redox properties of copper, ...
Pathways by which parent management training brings about long-term changes in deviant peer association

Wachlarowicz, Marissa Marie (Wichita State University, 2012-07)

Parental monitoring, child social competence, and child academic success were examined as mediators explaining the relationship between Oregon's Model of Parent Management Training (PMTO) and long-term changes in deviant ...
Perceptions of beginning teachers’ preparation for culturally responsive teaching: Voices from the field

Ritterhouse, Gladys E. (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

This mixed methods research examined whether graduates from the teacher preparation program at a small college in the mid-west United States were perceived to be prepared to meet the needs of all learners in their classrooms. ...
Performance characterization of Integrated Statistical Process Control systems

Kandananond, Karin (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

Business competition requires organizations to increase their products’ quality and reduce cost at the same time. Statistical process control (SPC) techniques are important tools for monitoring process performance over ...
Photosynthetic antenna-reaction-center mimicry

Channa Aravinda Wijesinghe, W.M. (Wichita State University, 2012-05)

The research presented in this dissertation discusses the mimicry of primary events in natural photosynthesis via artificial molecular constructs. Photosynthesis involves two major steps, absorption of light by antenna ...
Physical health promotion in consumer run organizations

Shagott, Todd P. (Wichita State University, 2009-12)

There are large disparities in physical health within psychiatric population. These disparities are made greater by the poor health behaviors of the psychiatric population in general. Change in health behaviors is aided ...
Pre-clinical treatment of skin cancer by magnetic-protein nanocomposite drug delivery system

Misak, Heath Edward (Wichita State University, 2011-12)

Skin cancer affects many people worldwide and is life threatening without treatment. People with light skin, genetic diseases, and high exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) are at a high risk of developing skin cancer. ...
Predicting global satisfaction ratings of quality health care among trauma patients: Testing a structural equation model

Berg, Gina M. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Background: Patient satisfaction has been debated as an indicator of quality hospital care. It is debated in the literature as to whether or not patients can accurately judge technical quality of healthcare services. Purpose ...
Predicting high-speed milling dynamics using stereolithography

Tola, Akale Merid (Wichita State University, 2010-12)

Stereolithographic (SL) models have been successfully utilized during product development and the early stages of process design. In this research, SL models were utilized to predict the natural frequencies of high-speed ...
Principal evaluation: a different perspective

Johnson, Rhonda Annette (2005-12)

This qualitative research gathered perceptions of Southeast Nebraska public school elementary principals, superintendents, and assistant superintendents to ascertain elements of an evaluation system that promotes professional ...
Processing and characterization of carbon nanoparticle/fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Rodriguez, Alejandro Jose (Wichita State University, 2010-08)

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have an exceptional combination of properties that make them ideal materials for use as reinforcing particles in advanced composites. This investigation was aimed at ...
Psychology of onscreen type: investigations regarding typeface personality, appropriateness, and impact on document perception

Shaikh, Audrey Dawn (2007-05)

Three studies investigated the perception of onscreen typefaces. In the first study, 379 people rated the perception of 40 typefaces’ personalities using 15 semantic differential scales. The results of a factor analysis ...
A qualitative case study of a co-teaching relationship at a rural high school

Nickelson, Diane K. (Wichita State University, 2010-05)

No Child Left Behind and The Education for All Handicapped Children Acts have required schools to educate students with disabilities in new ways. Co-teaching is one model with the potential to unite the traditionally ...
A qualitative case study of student perceptions of a random drug testing policy

Rathbun, Shelia E. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)

This qualitative study involved high school students in focus groups and individual interviews who shared their perceptions of a random drug testing policy and its implementation in the fall of 2007 at their suburban high ...
Reduced Hamiltonian technique for designing quantum logic gates and data channels

Kumar, Preethika (Wichita State University, 2007-07)

A scheme for realizing arbitrary controlled-unitary operations in a two qubit system is presented here. If the 2 × 2 unitary matrix is special unitary (has unit determinant), the controlled-unitary gate operation can be ...
Reducing the risk of HIV infection in African American adolescents in the Midwest: a look at self-efficacy and condom use in a adolescent population

Redmond, Michelle L. (2006-07)

Human immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a major health concern in the United States, as well as globally (CDC, 2001). Certain ethnic groups in the United States have more reported ...
The relationship of instructional technology with students’ motivation and interaction in higher education

Jaradat, Maram Salah (Wichita State University, 2012-12)

The purpose of this study was to research the problem presented in Middle East countries: Students' boredom and lack of motivation to interact in their classrooms in higher education. The focus of the study was to find ...
Relationship of MMPI-2-RC Demoralization scale to MCMI-III scales in psychiatric inpatients

Padilla, Sonya E. (Wichita State University, 2010-08)

In 2003 (Tellegen, Ben-Porath, McNulty, Arbisi, Graham, & Kaemmer) the MMPI-2 RCd scale was developed to independently measure the MMPI ―factor one,‖ an inherent technical problem within the Clinical scales. The developers ...
Relationship of the Jesness Inventory to the Psychopathy Checklist--Youth Version in a sample of incarcerated youth

Hocker, Tanya R (2005-07)

This project sought to determine the relationship between the Jesness Inventory (JI) and the Psychopathy Checklist-Youth Version (PCL-YV) in sample of incarcerated adolescents. The adolescents were male juvenile offenders ...