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Men's reactions to variants of self-disclosure in male psychotherapists.
(, 2013-09-24)
In spite of the mounting evidence of the generally enhancing effects of therapist self-disclosure and the growing awareness of the critical role of gender as a mediating variable in psychotherapy, there has been little ...
The building of the X-men transmedia franchise and how expansive storytelling is affecting Hollywood.
(, 2014-06-11)
This thesis investigates the effects of transmedia storytelling on Hollywood franchises through a case study of the four X-Men films and the comic book series The Uncanny X-Men. This thesis shows how the adaptive process ...
Gregarine parasitism in dragonfly populations of Central Texas with an assessment of fitness costs in Erythemis simplicicollis.
(2010-10-08)
Dragonfly parasites are widespread and frequently include gregarines (Phylum Apicomplexa) in the gut of the host. Gregarines are ubiquitous protozoan parasites that infect arthropods worldwide. More than 1,600 gregarine ...
Existence and uniqueness of solutions of boundary value problems by matching solutions.
(, 2013-09-24)
In this dissertation, we investigate the existence and uniqueness of boundary value problems for the third and nth order differential equations by matching solutions. Essentially, we consider the interval [a, c] of a BVP ...
Cosmic conflict and the divine warrior in Paul's letter to the Romans.
(2017-07-21)
Scholars of the New Testament have noted the ways in which first century CE writers utilize and transform themes related to Israel’s divine conflict traditions, most notably in the Johannine Apocalypse, Paul’s first letter ...
Divine and supernatural power in Old English and Old Saxon literature.
(2018-06-22)
This project addresses the differences in the way Old English and Old Saxon poets represent the power of Jesus, the Saints, and Satan in their poetic adaptations of biblical and apocryphal materials. I build upon prior ...
Frontal cortical asymmetry and impulsive aggression.
(, 2011-12-19)
The present study uses individuals who display impulsive aggressive outbursts and measures resting frontal cortical activity. Impulsive aggression (IA) is described as a reactive or emotionally charged aggressive response ...
Reprogramming the immune environment in breast cancer via dendritic cells.
(, 2013-09-24)
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. The current therapies are not curative for some forms of breast cancer, especially breast cancers that do not express the growth factor and hormone receptors ...
The role of eukaryotic initiation factor 5A and its cellular localization in developing Zea mays plant tissue.
(, 2011-12-19)
Eukaryotic initiation factor 5A is an 18 kDa protein that has been implicated in a wide variety of cellular activities, but its primary role, especially its role in translation, has been a mystery. Investigation of its ...
The Influence of Imipramine on the Egg-Laying Behavior of Caenorhabditis elegans
(2018-08-06)
Discovering new ways to treat mental disorders is at the forefront of scientific research due to their imposing challenges on worldwide health. A current drug therapy option is imipramine, marketed as Tofranil, a tricyclic ...