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Design and Synthesis of 7-Hydroxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)chromones as Non-Nitrogenous 5-HT2 Receptor Ligands
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)Chromones are non-amine natural compounds. Identified by benzoannelated y-pyrone core. Name originates from Greek word chroma, which means color. 2-(2-phenylethyl) chromones (2-PEC,2) were first isolated in1978. 2-PECs ... -
Developing a Strength and Conditioning Program for a DIII Swim Team
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)Many sports require high levels of strength and power to be successful in competition. Competitive swimming is no exception to this trend. Although swimming is a very endurance-based sport, weight training promotes strength, ... -
Increasing Quality of Life in Hypotonic Children through Structured Physical Exercise
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Hypotonicity, or low muscle tone, is a symptom associated with a multitude of different neurologic diseases such as: muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and cerebral palsy. Low muscle tone involves poor motor ... -
Creation of Molecular Tools for the Investigation of lux Promoter Regulation by a Potential Small RNA Product
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)The lux operon within the bacteria Photorhabdus spp. contains genes sufficient for bioluminescence. The promoter region of this operon, when expressed in the reverse direction, seems to enhance levels of bioluminescence ... -
Raman Spectroscopy: Identifying Peaks Associated with Breast Cancer Pathophysiology to Diagnose Cancerous Tissue
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and accounts for 15% of female cancer deaths annually. Breast cancer detection techniques including mammography and clinical assessment ... -
Effects of NMDA receptor antagonist to induce cortical activation in vivo
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) is an amino acid derivative that mimics the action of glutamate at the NMDA receptor (NMDAR). NMDAR is important in regulating synaptic plasticity, memory, and functional development of sensory ... -
The Effects of Organic Fertilizer on Two Surrogate Species of the Endangered Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Climate change and habitat development represent two major contributors to the current large scale loss of ecological diversity. Land development specifically has been implicated in directly reducing the numbers of many ... -
Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)A very important aspect of strength training is the athlete having the adequate muscle mass to successfully move a desired load. The body has developed a multitude of pathways that result in muscle hypertrophy, an increase ... -
Investigation of State and Trait Anxiety in Oncology Patients ReceivingTherapeutic Massage During Chemotherapy
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Anxiety is common among cancer patients and can affect a patient's treatment compliance, symptoms relating to treatment, and one’s quality of life. Depression and anxiety can also cause patients to not want to receive ... -
Effects of rain and insecticides on Drosophila suzukii abundance and behavior
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)An invasive insect to the Unites States, Drosophilia suzukii (SWD) has been destroying marketable fruit, particularly blueberries, since its introduction. The current pest management strategy relies heavily on full field ... -
Difference in Muscle Growth between Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Contraction
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)To determine which type of muscular contraction produces the highest increase in muscle growth is to know how muscles actually grow. The term used for growing muscles is hypertrophy. Hypertrophy is defined as “the growing ... -
Characterization of Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria from an Oil-Spill Site
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Inland oil spills are a huge threat to the environment and contaminate the surrounding freshwater. The least risky way to clean up a spill is the natural biodegradation of these hydrocarbons by Bacteria and Archaea. Many ... -
The Importance of Oral Health Maintenance in Disease Prevention
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)The mouth is a gateway through which viruses and bacteria can enter the rest of the body (AlJehani, 2014). Pathogen entry is facilitated by common oral infections such as periodontal disease and dental caries, which result ... -
Possible Effects of Global Warming on Three Native North American Prairie Species
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)As of 2012 the average land and surface temperature has increased 0.85°C since 1880. By the end of the 21st century, the increase is estimated to exceed 3°C or more. Currently, climate change is irreversible and slowing ... -
The effects of a mindfulness meditation course on perceived stress, perception of life, and resilience in undergraduate students
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)A considerable amount of research has documented the negative effects of stress on human health and well-being. Stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness meditation may be implemented in order to improve overall ... -
Human AlkB homolog 1 contains distinct AP lyase and 6mA demethylase active sites
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Bacterial AlkB and its human homologs are members of the Fe(II)/2-oxoglutarate dependent oxygenases that are known to be involved in DNA repair. AlkB homolog 1 (ALKBH1) directly repairs alkylation damage, acting as a ... -
The Effects of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonism on TRPV4 Mediated Vasodilation in the Aorta of Hypertensive Rats
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Understanding the vascular action of transient receptor potential (TRP) vanilliod 4 (TRPV4) channels is imperative to the development of novel and effective therapeutic treatments for hypertension. TRP channels are potential ... -
An Assessment of Water Quality in the Kalamazoo Area: Analysis of the Headwater to the West Fork of Portage Creek Running Through Asylum Lake, Parkview Hills, and the West Fork Property
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Water is natural resource that is essential for the survival of many species; it provides habitats as well as nutrients. Today, water is threaten as a result of urbanization and an increase of pollutants entering the ... -
Silent Thoughts Out Loud
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Anorexia is the 3rd most common chronic illness among adolescents. 20 percent of people who chronically suffer from anorexia prematurely die from complications related to their eating disorder. Only 1 in 10 people with ... -
The Musketeers Era: A Costume Design
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)I choose to design the costumes for Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew because it was the first show I ever worked on in high school. Because it was a show I knew from working on it I could spend the time that I would have ...
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