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Fall 2021
Headgear are cranial appendages usually seen in males of infraorder Pecora. This trait is used to determine hierarchy and gain access to mates. In bighorn sheep, males or rams have impressively large horns that are made of keratin and cancellous bone. These horns are used in yearly combats to...
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Fall 2015
Nucleosides are essential for RNA and DNA synthesis. They also play a central role in other cellular metabolic pathways, and modulate a diverse array of physiological processes, including renal and cardiovascular function and neurotransmission. Due to their hydrophilic nature, specialized...
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The Role of MAGEL2 in Ubiquitination Pathways and its Contribution to Prader-Willi and Schaaf-Yang Syndromes
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The MAGEL2 gene is implicated in two neurodevelopmental disorders: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS). PWS is characterized by intellectual disability, obesity, poor muscle tone, distinct facial features, excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakening. PWS is a...
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Using EEG to examine inhibitory abilities in children: The effects of time pressure, physical activity, and emotion
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The ability to inhibit inappropriate actions and irrelevant information is crucial for adaptive functioning. Inhibitory skills emerge early in life, with significant growth occurring during the period of early and middle childhood. The objective of this dissertation was to utilize...
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Spring 2010
Radiotherapy is often used to treat prostate cancer. While using high dose of radiation does kill cancer cells, it can cause toxicity in healthy tissues for some patients. It would be best to apply this treatment only to patients who are likely to be immune from such toxicity. This requires a...