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ThesisAdedeji, Felix OluIn case-control epidemiological studies, where the risk of a disease in the general population is assumed to be unknown, multiple relative risks are obtained for two multivariate models- (1) multiple logistic risk function, (2) the multiple linear reg . . .
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ArticleZhang, YangAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting one in eight children in the USA and worldwide. It is a complex disease, influenced by both environmental exposures and genetic factors. Although epigenetic modifications (DNA methylati . . .
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ArticleKovera, Margaret BullThis study examined the ability of jury-eligible community members (N = 248) to detect internal validity threats in psychological science presented during a trial. Participants read a case summary in which an expert testified about a study that varied . . .
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ArticleYoder, SeanMycobacterium avium is a cause of disseminated disease in AIDS patients. A need for a better understanding of possible sources and routes of transmission of this organism has arisen. This study utilized a PCR typing method designed to amplify DNA segm . . .
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ArticleDistefano, AnthonyJapan is widely perceived to have a low level of HIV occurrence; however, its HIV epidemics also have been the subject of considerable misunderstanding globally. I used a ground truthing conceptual framework to meet two aims: first, to determine how a . . .
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Masters ThesisValdes, JimmyIn this project I examined patterns of nonurgent use of emergency rooms (E.R.’s) in Humboldt County. Secondary data was provided by the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services for a three month period from July to October 2010. The dat . . .
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Masters ThesisGaytan, SergioThe present study contributes to the sociology of health and illness by applying Link and Phelan’s theory of fundamental causes of disease to the study of language competence and health. The study answers the following research question: How does bein . . .
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ProjectSteissberg, Honnalore ByrdeenThis research investigated Risky Sexual Behaviors (RSB) among men with same sex partners, in reference to the increased number of new HIV infections within that population. Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) continue to suffer disproportionately high HIV . . .