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Theses from 2007
Early Stage Detection of Marine Oil Oxidation, Loren LaPointe
A Histological Exploration into the Role of ARK-5, Nate Meyer
Research, Revisions, and Updates for BIOS 5310 Biology of Aging, Michael Taipale
Stability of Eukaryotic Elongation Factor One Alpha Protein in the Cell, Jennifer Watry
Theses from 2006
Preconditioning Triggers Neuroprotection Against Excitotoxicity in Pig Retinal Ganglion Cells, Sean K. Calvert
Food Plant Use by Larvae of Milkweed Tiger Moth, Euchetes Egle (Drury), Andrea Kryger
The Role of CD82 Expression on the Proteolytic Activity of a Prostate Cancer Cell Line, Nicole Renae Repair
Theses from 2005
Do Brief Seizures Cause Hippocampal Atrophy in Children with TLE? An MRI Longitudinal Study, Lori Nieboer
Theses from 2004
Identification of Chemical Compounds that Inhibit YopE Lethality, Greg M. Delgoffe
Linkage Analysis of Familial Renal Cell Carcinoma, Aaron Hampton
Gender Differences in Physiological Responses to Alcohol and Tobacco: Raising Adolescent Awareness, Rachel A. Schleichert
Senile Dementia and Mitochondrial Changes in Gdnf Heterozygous Mice, Paul Sirajuddin
Theses from 2003
Changes in Adult Onchocerca Volvulus Following Treatment with Ivermectin, Stephanie Benton
Measurements of Caudal Fat Deposits in Macropus Eugenii as an Indicator of Infection Level, Eric Dziuban
Hamster Right Atrium as a Model for Action Potential Prolongation, Andrew J. Powers
A Characterization of the Morphology of Mitral Cells and Their Interactions with Glomeruli in Adult Zebrafish, Holly K. Yettaw
Theses from 2002
A Phylogenetic Analysis of Eumenine Wasps, Michael Ahrens
In Situ Hybridization on the African Clawed Frog Xenopus Laevis After Exposure to Aroclor 1254, Bjorn T. Olsen
Distribution of Wolbachia in Fire Ants (Solenopsis Species), Lauren M. Sheill
Growth Factors and Their Receptors in the Olfactory System of Adult Zebrafish, William Jason Sulaka and Donald L. Neirink
An Outcome Observational Study on the Efficacy of Warfarin Usage for Orthopedic Surgery Patients at Munson Medical Center, Michelle Suppnick
Theses from 2001
The Use of Indomethacin to Prevent Heterotopic Ossificiation Following Operative Treatment of Acetabular Fractures, Vanessa R. Bodnar
An Investigation of Apoptosis and Tyrosine Hydroxylase-Expressing Neurons in the Deafferented Olfactory Bulb of Zebrafish, Eric J. Cecil
The Effects of Diazepam on Pharmacologically Induced Anxiety in the Common Marmoset (Callithrix Jacchus) with FG7142, Laura Flook
Where Does it Hurt? An Analysis of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Related to Lifting Tasks in Air Ambulance Crew, Angela Susan Krawczyk
GDNF Expression in L6 Skeletal Muscles in Vitro, Angela W. Lim
Standardization of Fluorescence-Based Detection of lacZ gene Expression in Eschericia Coli Cells Containing pBluescript, Emily M. Meyer
Altered Eosinophils in Peyer's Patches of Nematode Infected Intestines, Kara Elizabeth Stark
Theses from 2000
Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms: An Increasing Threat to Public Health, Scott Austin
Isolation of Cremasteric Arteriolar Cells by Enzymatic Digestion, Mianda Carr
Effects of U-101287G and Haloperidol on Local Cerebral Glucose Utilization in a Rat Model of Schizophrenia, Erik Dale Knedgen
An Investigation of a Career in Medical Writing: Portfolio, Heather O'Neill
Cloning of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 Polymerase Gene for Mutagenesis of Amino Acid 823, Katie Anne Peterson
20-HETE Constricts Cremasteric Arterioles, Scott Nathan Pinchot
Molecular Evolution of Insecticidal Spore-Forming Bacteria, John Pool
Expression of Soluble Hepatitis C Virus Ns5b Protein in E. Coli, Amy Predenkiewicz
Theses from 1999
Generation of rKir & rSUR2B Expression Constructs for Reconstitution of Novel K-ATP Channel ctivity in Xenopus Oocytes, Kelly Biegan
Detection of Mutations in Chernobyl Clean-up Workers, Kari E. Haag
Structural and Biomedical Analysis of Iridescent Endophytic Pseudomonads, Briana K. Jackson
Mitral Cell Projections int he Olfactory Bulb of Adult Zebrafish, Marleah E. Russo
The Magnitude of Roadway Mortality and Its Implications for Populations of Lepidoptera in East Central Illinois, Katherine Witschonke
Theses from 1998
Changes in the Vascular Adhesion Profile of the Estrogen-Treated Rat Uterus, Matthew Wesley Brown
The Modification of the Suppression Subtractive Hybridization Method into a Mutation Detection Method Using a Plasmid Model System, Jennifer L. Fuentes
The Effects of Rose Bengal Application on the Production of Salicylic Acid in nahG Tobacco Plants, Nicole Christine Ott
Characterization of Metal-Regulated Genes in Pseudomonas Fluorescens, Melanie Pearson
Effects of Zinc on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Buffalo Rat Liver Cells, Bryan G. Sauer
Theses from 1997
Interactions of Delavirdine, an HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, with Selected Isoforms of Cytochrome P450, Kathleen Bortell
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Bovine Mastitis in Europe and the United States, Andrea de Oliveira
Analysis of Chemical Changes Occurring Within the Formulated AIDS Drug Delavirdine, Cara A. Kujawa
Use of Transposon Tn5 Mutagenesis to Identify Metal-Responsive Genes in Pseudomonas Fluorescens, Marsha L. Kukuk
The Effects of U-142043A upon Local Cerebral Glucose Utilization in Rats, Martin T. Lougen Jr.
Female Mate Choice in Rainbow Darters, Etheostoma Caeruleum, Theresa M. Mau
In Vitro Metabolism of 1-Cyclopropyl-4-Phenyl-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine (CPTP), Kathryn M. Stafinksi
Oral Cancer Screening, Damon Omar Watson
Theses from 1996
Accumulation and Effects of Exogenously Applied Cd in Brassica rapa, Ann E. Chamberlain
Feeding Habits of Juvenile Largemouth Bass Micropterus Salmoides (Lacepede), Thomas R. Goodwill
The Effect of the Tirilazad Mesylate (U74006F) on Rat Liver Injury Induced by Lipid Peroxidation, Hypoxia, and Ischemia/Reperfusion, Kathryn M. Jordan
Pharmaceutical Development of the HIV-Protease Inhibitor, Carrie L. Lipkea
Distribution of Apoptotic and Necrotic Cell Death Across the Transmural Border of Myocardial Ischemic Versus Ischemic/Reperfused Tissue, Kristen Marie Snyder
The Effects of Cadmium on Aphid-Milkweed Interactions, Phillip Tocco
Theses from 1995
Inhibition of Nitric Oxide Synthase with L-NAME Prevents Myocardial Ischemic Preconditioning, Stacey Leva
Effects of Particle Size on Absorption of U96988 in Rats, Murray D. McLaughlin
A Spatial Analysis of Captures of Fall Migrant Wood Warblers, Thurshes and Kinglets Near Kalamazoo, Douglas Powless
Theses from 1994
The Effects of U-95666A on Local Cerebral Glucose Utilization in Lesioned and Non-Lesioned Rats, Angela M. Kabbe
Changes Occurring in the Concentration of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1, Amylin and in Insulin in Relation to Diabetes Melltius, Michelle L. Kagey
Theses from 1993
Development of a DIabetic Rat Model for the Study of Insulin Mimetics, Lora Campbell
Copper Accumulation and Its Toxicity Threshold in Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris), Dylan B. Keon
The Use of Aquatic Insect Succession in Determining Post Mortem Interval for Forensic Applications, Ryan J. McCleary
The Role of Heat Sum in the Spring Phenology of the Southern Michigan Oak Forests, Allison McKenna
Micro-Characterization of sCD4(178)-PE40 Heterogeneity, Molly McKeough
Theses from 1992
Peptide Absorption in a Rat Intestinal Perfusion Model, Wendy A. Bushouse
The Character and Control of a Bacteria Contaminant in a Dow Product, Jennifer Ehlert
Glycosaminoglycans as Related to Age and Gender for Non-Diabetic Monkey Serum, Joanna Gonyer
Sustained Release of Renin Inhibitory Peptides after Subcutaneous Delivery, Cynthia A. Kruske
Isozyme Variation in Three Species of Solitary Wasps, Dennis Milanowski
Theses from 1991
Environmental Education in Middle School and High School: What are Students Learning?, Kari A. Carlin
The Effect of Oxygen Free Radicals on Cardiac Na, K-ATPase and Na/Ca Exchanger Protein: The Role of Free Radical Scavenging Drug U78517, Cathryn G. Mazur
Determining Polymerase Fidelity in the PCR of Mouse HPRT Exon 3, Timothy M. Sassanella
Theses from 1990
Drug Sensitivity Differences Among Normal, Alzheimer, and Down's Syndrome Fibroblasts, Linda Joanne Barrett
PMA-Activated Type III PKC Translocation to the Nucleus in the IIC9 Cell Line, Elaine A. Bermudez
The Vascular Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels: A Study of Glyburide and Pinacidil, Jami L. Martin
Theses from 1989
Crystallization Experiments on the Aspartate-49 Phospholipase A2 from the Venom of the Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon Contortrix Contortrix), Desiree Graves
Physical Analysis of the Region from E. Coli Strain JM101 Coding for p50, a Periplasmic Protein, Cindy Lea Wolf
Theses from 1988
Sensitivity, Resistance, and Cross-Resistance to Anticancer Drugs Measured with P288 Mouse Leukemia and Chinese Hamster Ovary Cell Lines, Lisa A. Gerkowski
Identification of Bacillus Strains Containing Plasmids Coding for Antibiotic Resistance, Elizabeth C. Muehlberger
Theses from 1986
The Effects of Strain Differences on the Binding of Concavalian A to Mouse Sperm, Lisa A. McKay
Theses from 1984
A Quantitative Study of the Distinctive Proteins of the Eosinophil: A Comparison of Normals and Eosinophilic Patients, James M. Olson
Theses from 1982
Purification of Mannitol Binding Protein in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Fariba Ghazizadeh
Literature Search: A Study of Diet and Nutritional Supplements of Mentally Retarded Children in Southwestern Michigan, Margaret Pawlak
Theses from 1980
Disposition Studies of the Antitumor Agent, AT-125, in Rats, James F. Carow
Purification and Characterization of Mannitol Binding Protein in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Joseph A. Wolff
Theses from 1979
A Comparison of the Amounts and Types of Glycoproteins in the Blood Plasma of Diabetic vs. Non-Diabetic Chinese Hamsters, James Poplawski
Theses from 1977
The Effect of Gonadotropins and and Prostaglandins on Testosterone Production in Rat Leydig Cells in Vitro, Margaret Duffy