Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Establishment and optimization of the LC-MS-based strategy for screening of passively absorbed açaí and maca constituents for CYP3A4 inhibition
(2017-07-27)
The escalation of cancer morbidity and mortality has increased the use of botanical dietary supplements among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) berry and Lepidium meyenii Walpers (maca) ...
Essays in international trade and energy economics
(2017-07-27)
This Dissertation consists of three empirical essays in international trade and energy economics.
Chapter 1 examines whether the food market of Turkey is cointegrated with the world food market. Using an error correction ...
Olfaction in Canines - fMRI Study in Fully Unrestrained Awake Dogs
(2017-07-27)
For decades various attempts in vivo and in vitro have been made to explore the anatomical and physiological aspects of the olfactory system in canines and the ways to enhance it. Multiple studies have also attempted to ...
The Role of Risk, Culture, Image and Quality on Destination Loyalty: Perspectives from International Medical Tourists toward Thailand as a Medical Tourism Destinationole of Risk, Culture, Image and Quality on Destination Loyalty: Perspectives from International Medical Tourists toward Thailand as a Medical Tourism Destination
(2017-07-27)
The purpose of the study was to develop as well as evaluate a theoretical structural model for establishing a medical tourist’s loyalty by incorporating five important constructs including risk, culture, image, quality, ...
The Potential for Refeeding Syndrome in Broiler Breeders
(2017-07-27)
Sudden death at the initial point of lay in broiler breeders has long been an under-researched issue that results in a mortality of 0.5%-2% from 5%-30% egg production in breeder females. This mortality has been labeled as ...
Unpacking the Links between Interpersonal Relationship Features and Depression in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
(2017-07-27)
Depression is a rapidly growing problem with enormous economic and social burden (World Health Organization, 2017b), with rates increasing by about 1.5 to 2 million adults per decade recently (Greenberg et al., 2015; Marcus ...
Ethanol Sensitivity and rapid tolerance in Drosophila
(2017-07-27)
Overall, the goal of this project is to understand how the response to ethanol in males and females has diverged between species, which is an essential first step in connecting phenotypic differences in this response to ...
Effects of Spacing and Intensity of Behavior on Levels of Treatment Integrity
(2017-07-27)
Problem behavior can be extremely disruptive and can impact a person’s success in his home, school, and community. A behavior intervention plan (BIP) can be developed to reduce the problem behavior and increase appropriate ...
Herramientas Culturales: The Relationship Between Parental Influence, Social Initiative, and Academic Aspirations
(2017-07-27)
This study examined the relationship between parental influence, social initiative, and academic aspirations among Latino adolescents. Additionally, this study examined gender differences between the variables. Sample data ...
Exploring the transcriptomics of polyphagy in plant-eating insects
(2017-07-27)
The aim of my thesis research was to gain a better understanding of the genetics underlying insect polyphagy. My thesis consisted of three objectives, each exploring a different aspect of plant-feeding insect genetics. For ...
Assessment of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib and their Anti Inflammatory Effects on Myeloperoxidase
(2017-07-27)
Abstract
Myeloperoxidase (Mpo) is a heme-containing enzyme present in inflammation. Mpo catalyzes the production of hypochlorous acid (HCLO) by reacting with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and chloride (Cl-). Mpo together ...
Osteocrin: identification, expression, and CRISPR/Cas9 analysis in scale development in teleost
(2017-07-27)
The completion of channel catfish genome sequencing provides a possibility of performing comparative genome studies. The comparative genome study between scaleless channel catfish and armor-scaled (bony dermal plate) ...
Parentification in the Context of Diverse Domestic Violence Exposure Experiences
(2017-07-27)
Guided by family systems theory and Johnson’s typology of violence, the current study examined the parentification experiences of 25 young adults exposed to father-mother domestic violence (DV) using thematic analysis. ...
Toxicity and repellency of essential oils to the house fly (Musca domestica)
(2017-07-27)
The house fly, Musca domestica (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) is a worldwide agricultural and
public health pest. Using essential oils is one method for controlling the house fly. This study
assessed the toxicity and repellency ...
An evaluation of multiple techniques for the creation of a diagnostic tool for Meloidogyne species identification in Alabama
(2017-07-27)
Species identification of Meloidogyne spp. (root-knot nematode, RKN) is an important tool to offer growers in the state of Alabama because it is beneficial for planning and implementing a crop rotation to reduce the impact ...
Experimental Investigation of Flow Boiling Characteristics of an Immersion Cooled Server Model
(2017-07-27)
The meteoric growth of global communication and networking infrastructure has resulted in demand for high-performance data centers. With the increase in power capacity of server electronics, thermal management of data ...
Front Porches and Freeways: Does Rural or Urban Residence Matter for Couple Relationship Education Outcomes?
(2017-07-27)
The purpose of this study was to advance explorations of the possible differential effects of rural versus urban residence and income on individuals’ couple relationship outcomes following participation in a couple ...
An Experimental Investigation of the Neural Correlates of the Acquired Capability for Suicide
(2017-07-27)
The high rate of fatal suicide attempts in men is a pressing issue as highlighted in the public conscious. The interpersonal–psychological theory of suicide has offered an explanation for the difference in suicidal behavior ...
Adenoviral Vectored Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Vaccine for Estrus Suppression in Mares
(2017-07-27)
The objective of this study was to evaluate an adenoviral vectored gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) vaccine as a method to suppress estrus behavior and cyclicity in mares. An additional objective was to determine the ...
Tunneling Current and Topographical Measurements of Semiconducting Structures Relevant for Electronic Applications using Atomic Force Microscopy
(2017-07-27)
This thesis is a combination of a synopsis of techniques used in Atomic Force Microscopy and its subsidiary uses as well as a record of experimental data taken using the instrument for two separate experiments. The first ...