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The regime change in the free exercise of religion debate
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Religious litigation in the modern era at the Supreme Court level falls into two separate regimes that delineate specific trends emanating from and acting upon religious policy. Each regime contains its own set of ideas, ...
Periadolescent oral manganese exposure affects conditioned place preference by cocaine and conditioned place aversion by lithium chloride in rats
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Manganese neurotoxicity compromises basal ganglia functions that could affect the limbic system and drug sensitivity. Male rats were orally exposed to manganese chloride (0, 100, 200 mg/kg/day Mn) for 15 days starting at ...
The language and culture barrier between English-speaking medical personnel and Spanish-speaking patients
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The growth of the Spanish-speaking population in Texas can cause barriers between many English-speaking medical personnel and Spanish-speaking patients. This research study will determine if a language barrier, considered ...
Perspectives on the United States Health Care System by International students from the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union and a comparison of former Soviet countries' and the United States Health Care Systems
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The purpose of this study was to establish baseline data from international students regarding health care system perspectives, access, barriers, and utilization. International students bring preconceived ideas regarding ...
A systematic study of the president's effect on public opinion: the Bush administration
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Since the legislative branch is responsible for policy-making, the president's success at passing policy depends on his ability to persuade Congress. Because congressmen are responsive to their constituents, one of the ...
The Frequency and Occurrence of Lyme Disease in Texas
(2013-02-06)
This study examines the frequency and spatial occurrence of Lyme Disease (LD) within the state of Texas. According to the CDC, LD is the most prevalent arthropod borne disease in the US with 33,097 cases reported last year ...
Role of Three Small Cysteine-Rich Proteins from Trichoderma virens as Elicitors of Plant Resistance
(2013-02-04)
Role of Three Small Cysteine-Rich Proteins from Trichoderma virens as Elicitors of Plant Resistance. (May 2013)
Rachel Beger
Department of Biology
Texas A&M University
Research Advisor: Dr. Charles Kenerley
Department of ...
College Grads, Young Moms, Big Bucks, State Reps and Racial Composition: Evaluating the Impact of Social, Political and Economic Factors on State-Level Head Start Uptake Rates
(2013-04-11)
The Head Start Program aims to equip pre-school age children from low-income families with the social, academic and emotional development that is essential upon entry to Kindergarten. While much research and debate exists ...
The Inheritance of Plant and Flower Traits in Rose
(2013-02-05)
Limited data is available in the area of rose genetics making it difficult for rose breeders to efficiently develop improved rose cultivars. In order to improve efficiency of breeding programs, the patterns of genetic ...
Aflatoxin Detoxification Method Combining Mesoamerican Nixtamalization and Clay Absorption Techniques
(2013-02-28)
Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens produced by fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillis parasiticus. Aflatoxins are able to contaminate different crops. Once ingested in the body, aflatoxins are able to cause harmful effects ...