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Rate of Agreement between an Experienced and Novice Clinician in the Application of a Clinical Diagnostic Rule for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Background and Purpose: To determine the rate of agreement between a novice clinician and an expert clinician based on their ability to apply special tests from a clinical decision rule (CDR) for subacromial impingement ... -
Remembering Through Relational Experience: Family Construction of Memory in Sexual Assault
In this thesis, I inquire into the stories and memories of my family and myself, all of whom have experienced sexual assault and remained silent about our experiences. I seek to recognize how our memories and stories are ... -
Responses by the United States Government to International Human Rights Abuses
The questions of why and how the US responds to international human rights abuses are complex and multifaceted. Policy decisions regarding Nigeria, North Korea, and Syria all condemn abuses and demand that those responsible ... -
Restoration of Brine Water Impacted Soils Using Halophytes and Soil Disturbances in West Texas
Contamination from brine water alters soil chemistry and capability. This includes lower infiltration rates and a change in the amount of essential nutrients available for plant growth. This study took place on a 15.7 ... -
RETROSPECTIVE REPORTS OF CHILDHOOD RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH ADULT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Despite being two of the most significant mental disorders, limited research has been conducted to investigate childhood antecedents of anxiety and depression in adults outside of traumatic events. Parenting styles and ... -
Scanning social networking sites as part of a hiring process
(2013-06-05)This study examined the relationship between personality ratings based on Facebook profiles and ratings of favorability for hire (FFH) for mock “applicants”. The relationship between the amount of Facebook information ... -
Scanning social networking sites as part of a hiring process
(2013-08-16)This study examined the relationship between personality ratings based on Facebook profiles and ratings of favorability for hire (FFH) for mock “applicants”. The relationship between the amount of Facebook information ... -
Seasonal and nightly activity of Mexican long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris nivalis) in Big Bend National Park, Texas
The seasonality and activity of endangered Mexican long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris nivalis) was studied by Passive Integrated Technology (PIT) tagging in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Activity of 79 bats (out of 104 total ... -
Seasonal fluctuations in urban roost use by Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) in a highway overpass, San Angelo, Texas
I surveyed a large population of Tadarida brasiliensis roosting in a highway overpass in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas to determine roost use and seasonal patterns of occupancy. I compared occupancy patterns observed ... -
SELF-CORRECTION OF DEADLIFT FORM UTILIZING REAL TIME VISUAL FEEDBACK INFORMATION
Practice in front of mirrors to enhance performance through visual feedback and knowledge of performance is common in athletics that require precision and fine body control like dance and gymnastics. It is also very common ... -
Sex and Gender Dimensions of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Women's Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
(5/23/2014)With over a billion people infected worldwide, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are so named not just because of inadequate research and resources but also because of the populations they infect. These are often the ... -
Something From Another
What does it take to improve leadership skills of an Air Force intelligence officer, especially given manning constraints? Can it be brought about by teaching structured analysis techniques? In this study I administered a ... -
SOUNDING PRESIDENTIAL IN THE MODERN ERA: RHETORICAL SHIFTS FROM THE NOMINATING CONVENTION TO THE WHITE HOUSE
This study sought to extend research on presidential transitions and the rhetoric used during that time period. It pooled three speeches from eight different presidents and analyzed the rhetoric used therein. Speeches were ... -
The Arab spring and U.S national security
(2012-08-10)The manner in which the United States understands the background, motivations, and aspirations of the participants in the Arab Spring within the Maghreb Region will have significant implications for the development of ... -
The Art of Faking A Smile: A Layered Account of Mental Illness And/In Relating
In this thesis, I desire to give a relational account of my mental illness by exploring memories where I recall discovering symptoms and attempting to reach out for help. I inquire into how mental illness affects those ... -
The Attitudes and Beliefs of Deception in the Coach-Player Relationship
From a young age, humans learn how to deceive (Polak & Harris, 1999). Humans lie for a variety of reasons (Agosta, Pezzoli, & Sartori, 2013). In the sport world, there are unwritten and written rules. If an athlete performs ... -
THE ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF ARTIBEUS AND OTHER FRUGIVOROUS BATS WITHIN THE IWOKRAMA FOREST IN GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA: AN INVENTORY OF DISPERSED SEEDS
(2014-05-02)Artibeus species are primarily frugivores, and through the ingestion and defecation of consumed fruits, they play a critical role in their environment through the dispersal of early successional and pioneer species ... -
The effect of corn gluten feed on performance and carcass characteristics of feeder lambs
(2013-08-18)The by‐product corn gluten feed can be utilized in sheep finishing diets as an alternative energy source. The objective of this study was to determine if corn gluten feed consumption affected growth rates, carcass ... -
The Effect of Illegal Immigration and Drug Smuggling on Texas Agriculture: An Analysis of Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron Counties
(2014-05-30)Discussions on homeland security issues gained significant momentum after the attacks on September 11, 2001. While the U.S. government’s focus was directed towards minimizing terrorist threats, focus is now on our own ... -
The effects of gonadotropin releasing hormone on conception in postpartum anestrus angus beef cows and heifers
(2012-12-15)The objective of this study was to determine if a pre synchronization gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) injection would increase conception percentages in postpartum anestrous angus beef cows and heifers. Sixty-four ...