This thesis consists chiefly of poems by the author.

This thesis is a collection of six short stories by the author.

Sociological theorists and researchers in the area of race and education agree that the impact of inferior educational programs and race, class and gender based allocation of funding for public education impact the esteem and sense of worth for poor y . . .

The G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Epstein-Barr virus-induced protein 2 (EBI2) has no known natural/endogenous ligand or activator. EBI2 could potentially have an important function in the human immune system due to its high expression in immune ce . . .

Throughout the year 1972, air filter samples were collected at Kellogg, Idaho, in the Coeur d'Alene mining district. These samples were analyzed to determine the concentrations of trace metallic elements in the air and to look for indications of their . . .

This study was undertaken to determine the validity of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) for the prediction of success or failure while on probation. The subjects for this study consisted of 32 male adult probationers in San Francisco Count . . .

This thesis examines the ways Nigerian-born British novelist Buchi Emecheta incorporates the strategies of post-colonial and feminist theory. The author explores where and how she satisfies the feminist demands of informing and expanding post-coloni . . .

Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant nutrient that is critical for productive ecosystems. Phosphorus form, or “speciation,” is an important factor influencing nutrient availability, and the amount of bioavailable or plant-accessible P in soils. As soi . . .

Human Pegivirus (HPgV) is a lymphotropic virus which causes infection in T and B lymphocytes, including B cells, CD4+ and CD8+ cells. Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) is the causative agent of Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS) and shares the . . .

Cyclooxygenase-2, also known as prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase-2, is an enzyme linked to pain and inflammation. Although several types of prostaglandins can be synthesized via inducible cyclooxygenase-2, high levels of prostaglandin E2 are partic . . .