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Factors Influencing Human Masticatory Performance
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2016)Mastication is a highly complex and integrative chewing process that is performed by humans and other mammals at a consistent and involuntary rate. Proper mastication is critical for swallowing, ease of digestion, and ... -
A Failed System: Barriers to Healthcare for People Experiencing Houselessness
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)I volunteered as a Medical Assistant (MA) at Oasis of Hope, a faith-based, free clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My primary role was to collect patient vitals, specimens, and medical histories before physician examination. ... -
Fatherhood Programs and Black Infant Mortality
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)If maternal and infant/children’s health is an indicator of a nation’s progress and development in healthcare, then infant mortality rate (IMR) is a critical statistic in that evaluation, defined as the death of an ... -
Flying Away: live mixing and creating the sound design for The Musical Fun Home
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)Throughout High School I was always interested in sound design. I had worked on multiple performances during my four years at The Roeper School, gaining a deeper understanding of how to create a realistic space ... -
Forbaceous Plants as a Potential Feedstock for Cellulosic Ethanol Production
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2013)In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the United States has moved to produce transportation fuel from biomass instead of petroleum. Choosing the best source of this biomass is a decision involving many factors. ... -
From Large to Small to Large: Phylogenetic Systematics of Rotulid “Sand Dollars” and their Tiny Relatives
(Kalamazoo College, 2006-04-28)The Clypeasteroida (sand dollars and allies) comprises three clades: Clypeasterina, Laganina, and Scutellina (true sand dollars). The diverse Laganina contains taxa that vary greatly in size, from the large, sand ... -
Function of the TAD/PEST Domain of the Mouse Notch1 and Notch4 Genes
(Kalamazoo College, 2002)The Notch gene is highly conserved and found in most, if not all metazoans. The primary function of Notch proteins is to determine cellular fate during embryogenesis, but Notch plays a vital role in adult organisms as ... -
Functional Characterization of the Streptococcal CpsA Protein in Streptococcus agalactiae
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2012)Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) is a streptococcal pathogen. GBS is capable of causing systemic disease by utilizing a number of strategies for survival in the host. The most important survival strategy in GBS is the ... -
Functional Homology in Teleost and Mammalian Epidermal Morphogenesis
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2010-04)The epidermis is a stratified epithelium that makes up the outermost component of the skin. During embryogenesis, this portion of the skin undergoes a complex series of transformations to reach a mature state and provide ... -
Functionality of Hyperspectral Measurements in Vegetation Analysis: Comparison of Remote Sensing to Traditional Methods in the Alaskan Arctic
(Kalamazoo College, 2002-05-03)Understanding the plant community is vital in grasping the effects of climate change. Functional type, which divides vegetation into vascular plants, lichens, and mosses, aids in this understanding by representing ... -
Genetic Modifiers of Venous Thrombosis
(2009-05-06)Venous thrombosis (VT) is defined as the formation of a blood clot within a vein. VT occurs in approximately 1 in 1000 people per year. Many genetic and environmental risk factors have been linked to the development of VT. ... -
Geometric and feature encoding of discrete landmark arrays in Nucifraga columbiana
(Kalamazoo College, 2004)One important step for successful navigation is determining the appropriate direction to travel. This has been referred to as determining one’s heading. Path integration is one mechanism which allows an organism to ... -
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of the Literature
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2013)Diabetes affects roughly 1 in 10 people worldwide1 Incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is on the rise, particularly due to the increasing prevalence of obesity2 Healthcare costs in the U.S. associated with diabetes are ... -
Ghrelin Reduces Infiltrating Inflammatory Cells After Traumatic Brain Injury
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) pathophysiology has two injury phases: primary mechanical assault and secondary indirect injury. • The TBI- induced inflammatory response is mediated by the activation of resident microglia, ... -
Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Protein Expression and Distribution in Skeletal Muscle of Mice and Rats
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)Neurotrophic factors are crucial to the development, function, and survival of neurons. Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is considered the most potent survival factor for motor neurons and functions as a ... -
Growth rates of multiple strains of Microcystis aeruginosa across a nutrient gradient
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2009)Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa) a toxic blue-green algae was grown along a phosphorus gradient. This cyanobacterium which is spreading as a result of climate change is harmful to ecosystems which it is dominating ... -
Habitat Preference and Community Assemblages of Carabid Beetles in Wheat Fields
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2012)Biocontrol is an important ecosystem service worth billions of dollars to agricultural systems. Many studies have investigated the conservation of natural enemies via habitat management and have found that adjacent habitats ... -
Habitat Rehabilitation Along the Powerline ROW, Lillian Anderson Arboretum
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)Powerline Right-of-Ways (ROWs) are common projects that clear land in order to safely erect electrical lines without interference from vegetation. While involving plant removal, Powerline ROWs can be excellent opportunities ... -
Harmony and Space: A Jazz and Contemporary Piano Recital
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)A typical musical performance is a multifaceted combination of planning, coordination, and artistic performance. Over the span of 6 months, 6 incredibly talented musicians and I were able to rehearse and perform multiple ... -
Hello: A Series of Oil Paintings
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2008)I chose to paint for my senior project because I have a love for painting, especially oil painting. My inspiration for this series of paintings comes from a desire to improve the every-day through art. Rather than taking ...
