YORK COLLEGE
The following
archive of authors and titles represents
senior theses completed by biology majors at York
College since 1998. The archive is organized by general research area and by type of
thesis:
I. Organismic and Ecological Research
A. Original Research
B. Research Proposals
II. Cellular and Molecular Research
A. Original Research
B. Research Proposals
III. Medical Research
A. Original Research
B. Research Proposals
IV. Biology Education Research
(anatomy, behavior, botany, field
biology, ecology, zoology)
Original Research
Theses
Abramowski,
M. 2002. Development of an in vivo rapid screening method for teratogenic
effects of thalidomide analogs. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Amato,
D. 2010.
Does the environment
affect the size of the female megagametophyte stages in Arabidopsis thaliana
(L) Heynh ecotypes? MENTOR: Smith
Anthony
, M. 2009. Variation in the stress response: The importance of sample size when
determining
the response to
increasing amounts of environmental stress of a population. MENTOR: Kleiner
Badders, J. 2005.
The effect of food availability on the rate of metamorphosis of
Rana
catesbeiana. MENTOR: Ricker
Barrow,
B. 2010. Qualitative study of selected stages in Alliaria petiolata
(M. Bieb) Cavara & Granda (garlic
mustard), early ovule development through megagametogenesis. MENTOR: Smith
Batog
,
A. 2009 Behavioral responses of the green anole (Anolis
carolinensis) to citric acid
gustation. MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Bauernfeind, S. 2010.
The impact of predation threat by cichlids
(Petenia splendida) on reproduction in guppies
(Poecilia reticulata).
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Beck,
Z. 2010.
The effect of liquid smoke on
different plant species.
MENTOR: Kleiner
Becker,
C. 2007. The effects of chronic exposure to common bedding materials on the
metabolic rate and overall health of male CD1 mice. MENTORS: Mathur and Rehnberg
Benner,
J. 1999. Microsporogenesis and
Microgametogenesis of RC Brassica rapa. MENTOR:
Smith
Birth,
B. 2008. Impact of
native tree species foliage on aquatic invertebrate communities. MENTOR: Kleiner
Blanchard,
L. 2000. Effects of cold treatment on Arabidopsis thaliana ovule
length and width. MENTOR: Smith
Blizzard,
J. 2010. Soil migration ability in earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris)
with regenerating
tail segments.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Braightmeyer, K. 2010.
Water Quality Analysis of the Golden Tract West Wetland
Mitigation at New Brittany. MENTOR: Smith
Broking,
C. 2010.The effects of water flow rate and swim time on the escape response
distance of golden shiners
Notemigonus crysoleucas. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Brillhart, C. 2010.
How
Exposure to Imidacloprid Affects the Return Rate of Honeybees (Apis mellifera)
to the Hive. MENTOR: Kleiner
Buckel,
M. 1999.Occurrence and effects
of Philometra saltatrix, a pericardial nematode, on young-of-the-year
bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
MENTORS:
Buckel and Rehnberg
Burkholder,
S. 1998. Maternal nutritional condition of female house mice (Mus musculus)
and its effect on the rank and reproductive success of their male offspring.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Caldroney, S.
1998. Early ovule development through megagametogenesis of rapid-cycling
Brassica
nigra (L.) Koch (Cruciferae). MENTOR:
Smith
Cheng, R. 2009.
Evaluation of a selection of South African Plectranthus species as indoor
plants. MENTOR: Daly
Cohen,
S.L. 2003. The compensatory responses by black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
to defoliation. MENTOR: Kleiner
Cole, J. 2006. Feeding
strategies of gelatinous zooplankton collected at Wallops Island. MENTOR: Nolan
Connor, C. 2006.
Effectiveness of a smoking intervention program in the emergency department of
York Hospital. MENTOR: Benenson
Cramer,
S.A. 2003. Evaluation of soil microbial communities between black locust (Robinia
pseudoacacia) and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) in a
Pennsylvania forest. MENTOR: Kleiner
Crouse,
A. 2009.
Cannibalism in blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus: with
emphasis in varying stressors and differences between sexes. MENTOR: Nolan
Cutaia, J. 2000.
Microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis in Cardamine pensylvanica
Muhl. MENTOR: Smith
Day,
K. 2008. The effects of atrazine on the regeneration of body segments and
response to stimuli in Lumbriculus variegatus (Phylum Annelida). MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Dern, R. 2005. Use of
personal digital assistants to assess potential drug interactions in the
emergency department. MENTOR: Benenson
Dieso-Ballesteros, L. 2009
The temperature of five body regions of a decomposing porcine corpse above and
below ground. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Dillaha,
A. 2006.
Identification of ovule and embryo sac developmental stages using
coinciding bud length in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh Columbia
ecotype. MENTOR: Smith
Doll, K. 2000.
Learning and long-term spatial memory of food patch locations in male and
female Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Doyle, B. 2010.
Analysis of mean length/width of megagametophytic stages of
Arabidopsis thaliana
from divergent elevations.
MENTOR: Smith
Dozier, S. 2006. The
effects of Aureococcus anophagefferens in comparison to Pelagomonas
calceolata on the feeding and growth rates of Crassostrea virginica.
MENTOR: Nolan
Ellis,
L.M. 2002. Significance of case style in the transfer of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa to contact lenses during storage. MENTOR: Mathur
Fauth, S. 2010.
Sex ratios of barn owls in south-central
Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Kleiner
Fessler, K. 2007. Behaviors of minnows (Cyprinidae) in response
to alanine and histidine in a field setting. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Fetich,
P. 2007. The delineation and monitoring of the McWilliams Farm Replacement
Wetland Area in southern York County. MENTOR: Smith
Fowler,
J. 2007. Predation on guppies (Poecilia reticulata) by oscar cichlids (Astronotus
ocellatus):
effects of varying prey color and prey size.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Frazier, S. 2008.
An evaluation of South African winter blooming
bulbous plants in the
northern hemisphere. MENTOR:
Daly
Giordano,
S. 2009. Can mice make friends?
Social behavior of phenotypically autistic mice. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Gough, T. 2001.
Influence of public beach access on vegetation patterns of the coastal
dunes of Assateague Island. MENTOR: Kleiner
Gough, L. 2004. Selected
stages of megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
(L.) Heynh Colombia ecotype. MENTOR: Smith
Grove,
J. 2008. Ticks and White-tailed Deer in Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Haak, A. 2001.
The effect of temperature on relative growth rate in the fall webworm,
Hyphantria
cunea. MENTOR: Kleiner
Hamsher,
J. 2003. Effects of habitat fragmentation on red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
population health in northern York County, Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Kleiner
Harabin,
R. 2009. A
study of the red-bellied turtle population,
Pseudemys rubriventris, at Codorus State Park.
MENTOR: Nolan
Haring,
J. 2008. Is there an ideal pistil length in which each stage of
megagametogenesis can be observed in Arabidopsis thaliana? MENTOR:
Smith
Hauck,
W. 2003. The reinvestigation of ovule development through megagametogenesis of
the rapid cycling Brassica rapa L. and the quantification of various
stages. MENTOR: Smith
Heller,
A.M. 1999. Bloodstain evidence: reconstruction of events at a crime scene
through blood spatter analyses. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Henry,
K. 2007. Evaluation of a selection of Lachenalia, a South African
geophyte, as winter-blooming houseplants for the northern hemisphere. MENTOR:
Daly
Hewick,
M. 2007. Isolation and quantification of PCBs in snapping turtles and bluegills
of the Susquehanna River. MENTOR: Halligan and Rehnberg
Hilker,
C. 2008. The use of olfaction by neonatal mice for navigation during the blind
stage of development. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Hitchens,
A.B. 2001. Initial study of a wetland mitigation site, Manchester Township,
York County, Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Smith
Holborow, L.J.
2001. A comparison of habituation to an auditory stimulus by male and female
mallards Anas platyrhynchos in urban, rural, and isolated habitats.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Hollick,
K. 2003. Ultraviolet reflectance patterns of the guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
and two morphs of its predator, the convict cichlid (Archocentrus
nigrofasciatus). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Holtzapple,
E. 2007. A survey of
diel-vertical migration of freshwater zooplankton at Pinchot Lake. MENTOR: Nolan
Hughes,
A. 2006. Determining the relationship between the stamen and pistil length
relative to megasporangial stages of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.)
Heynh Columbia Ecotype. MENTOR: Smith
Hunsicker,
R. 2009. Effect of lunar cycles on nocturnal activity of white-tailed deer in
south central Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Icenroad, J. 2010.
Early ovule development of Coronilla varia L. with a specific focus
on megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis. MENTOR: Smith
Jadlocki,
J.A. 2002. Predators and the strength of preferences for familiar schools
in the fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Jaff,
M. 2009.
Effects of aldosterone on heart size and septum thickness in male CD-1 mice.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Johnson,
C. 2007. Identification of gender through analysis of human lip prints. MENTOR:
Brown and Rehnberg
Jones, B. 2004. Alternate day feeding does not increase plasma
antioxidant potential in mice. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Kaisen,
C. 2007. Vertical distribution of larvae off the coast of Assateague Island,
Virginia. MENTOR: Nolan
Keller,
N. 2005. The effect of oddity in prey selection of largemouth bass (Micropterus
salmoides). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Kentner,
V. 2008. Differences in predation responses of native and invasive freshwater
turtles. MENTOR: Nolan
King,
R. 2010.
Megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis of Thlaspi arvense L. and
measurement of the nucellar growth index (NGI) and nucellar growth profile (NGP).
MENTOR: Smith
Kohlman, A.
2001. The effect of eye patching on cortisol release in Anolis carolinensis
during territorial aggression. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Kyle,
K. 2009.
The relationship of wetland soil chemistry to the appearance of the bog
turtle, Clemmys muhlenbergii. MENTOR: Smith
Lantry,
J.H. 2003. Effect of brain gym on stress levels and academic performance.
MENTORS: Harrison and Kaltreider
Lohss, S. 2010.
Examination and comparison of
the megagametophytic life cycle for mean length and width for two ecotypes of
Arabidopsis thaliana.
MENTOR: Smith
Lotocha,
M. 1999. Effects of low pH in spawning water on aggression of resulting
female fry in Betta splendens. MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Lowe,
M. 2000. Evaluation of selected annual flowering plants grown in a 1999
plant trial. MENTOR: Daly
Loyer,
E. 1999. Effects of exogenous gibberellic acid on rapid cycling Brassica
rapa and rosette mutant. MENTOR: Smith
Luckenbaugh,
J.M. 2002. Evaluation and performance of selected tender perennials grown in a
2002 plant trial. MENTOR: Daly
Lyons, J. 2001.
Effects of a small trout hatchery on water chemistry of the east branch
of the Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Maihan,
S. 2002. Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on the growth of Prorocentrum
balticum, a marine dinoflagellate. MENTOR: Kleiner
Mann,
J. 1999. Does It matter who your neighbor is?The
effect of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) on the growth of other tree
species in a forest. MENTOR: Kleiner
Marlow, C. 2000.
Early ovule development, megasporogenesis, and megagametogenesis of Cardamine
pensylvancia (L.) Muhl. MENTOR: Smith
Marechal,
V. 2003. Pennsylvania's compensatory wetland mitigation: analysis of selected
sites in southern York County. MENTOR: Smith
McCullough, D. 2009. A routine wetland delineation of
previously classified non-hydric areas adjacent to IRD to determine the
presence of hydric components and the implications of physical and environmental
factors. MENTOR: Smith
McDonough, S. 2004. Measurement of selected stages of
megasporogenesis, and megagametogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana Landsberg
Erecta Ecotype. MENTOR: Smith
McFarland,
E. 2003. The effects of heat exposure on the stability of physiological
conditions of the fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Miceli, K. 2008. The
Brunner Island Power Plant: The seasonal effects of a generated thermal plume on
the phytoplankton, periphyton, and macroinvertebrate populations of the
Susquehanna River. MENTOR: Nolan
Miller,
C. 2007. Wetland mitigation monitoring report - McWilliams site. MENTOR: Smith
Moore,
E. 2008. Does the male’s seductive song overpower his appearance? Sexual
selection in zebra finches, Taeniopygia guttata.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Myers,
A. 2010.
Effects of creatine on regeneration and behavior in the blackworm (Lumbriculus
variegatus). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Mulligan, J.R. 2002.
Comparison of selected South African daisies with cultivated varieties of
commonly grown annual daisies. MENTOR: Daly
Muse, T. 2006. Arabidopsis
thaliana (L.) Heynh.: Studying the relationship between the pedicel length
and the pistil length in terms of the stages in the ovule. MENTOR: Smith
Nevin, A. 2005. Impact
of tree species foliage on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Norris, M. 2006. The impact
of nutrients on picophytoplankton populations along the Atlantic coast. MENTOR:
Nolan
Overfelt, A. 2005.
Attenuation of light by a natural assemblage of zooplankton. MENTOR: Nolan
Pantelich, E. 2009. The effects of caffeine on learning and memory in zebrafish (Danio
rerio). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Pladl,
K. 2007. ComparAative Study of a Mitigation Project to Both an Impacted Wetland
and a Natural, Untouched Wetland. MENTOR: Smith
Porta,
M.A. 2003. Quantitative analysis of selected stages of ovule development in
rapid-cycling Brassica juncea (L.). MENTOR: Smith
Pregartner, L. 2010.
The
effects of food concentration on feeding habits of Mnemiopsis leidyi
found in Chincoteague Bay, VA. MENTOR: Nolan
Price,
S. 2009. A comparative stream study of two first order streams in Nixon Park,
York PA. MENTOR: Kleiner
Pulliam,
L. 2003. The negative feedback effect of Robinia pseudoacacia L. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Remeniuk,
B. 2007. Is Microcystis aeruginosa an initiator in a positive feedback
cycle promoting self-growth? MENTOR: Nolan
Rhoads, B. 2008. Indirect effects of coapplication of pesticide
and herbicide on tadpoles. MENTOR: Nolan
Rogers,
K. 2007. Fall populations of gelatinous zooplankton in the mid-Atlantic bight.
MENTOR: Nolan
Roller,
R.L. 2003. The assessment of timed prenatal lead exposure based on task
performance in CD1 mice. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Redding,
K.M. 2001. The effects of a nitrogen-fixing tree (Robinia pseudoacacia)
on the productivity and diversity of understory shrub communities. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Rogers,
B. 2003. Selected stages of ovule and anther development in Brassica oleracea
L. MENTOR: Smith
Rose, D. 2000.
The time that female mouse pups (Mus musculus) spend with their
mother: effects on F2 litter size, pup weights and sex ratio. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Runner, L. 1998.
The effects on germination of South African seeds using selected treatments.
MENTOR: Daly
Schab,
R. 2009.
Distribution of hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) on a remote island
in the Great South Bay, NY. MENTOR:Nolan
Shaffer, M.
1998. Tree selection for antler rubbing by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus
virginianus). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Shaw, C. 2005. Phylogeographic analysis of migrating northern saw-whet owls. MENTOR: Kleiner
Shelley, M. 2008. Species composition and percent coverage of
stony corals in three Caribbean reefs in St Vincent and the Grenadines. MENTOR:
Nolan
Smeltzer, B.
2001. The York County teen driving survey. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Smith, G. 2005. The effect of
four early-successional Pennsylvania tree species on soil bacterial communities.
MENTOR: Kleiner
Smith,
J. 2007. Analysis of vegetation coverage at New Brittany phase I wetland to
determine if it meets the corps requirement in the 7th growing season. MENTOR:
Smith
Starkey, L. 2006.
Geospatial analysis if USDA/PDA plum pox eradication project data. MENTOR: Smith
Stum, J. 2005. Comparison among selected megagametophytic stages of
Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh Landsberg Erecta and Colombia ecotypes
Strickler, J.S.2001.
Learning and memory in intact and newly-regenerated planarians. MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Syed,
A. 2008. Measuring of
length and width of ovules from Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) HEYNH.
undergoing megagametogenesis and determining the Fibonacci sequence using the
mean. MENTOR: Smith
Syed, A. 2009.
Identifying hydric soil inclusions in designated nonhydric primary
farmlands via soil analysis. MENTOR: Smith
Syed,
S. 2008. Pistil length as indicator of ovule stages and use of length and width
means of ovule stages to determine if Fibonacci sequence is obtained in RC
Brassica rapa L. MENTOR: Smith
Tsang,
V. 2007. How does motor vehicle pollution in the York College creek crossing
impact fish? MENTOR: Nolan
Virden, M. 1999. Early ovule development
through megagametogenesis of rapid-cycling Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.
MENTOR: Smith
Wasik,
M. 2009. The impact of fluoxetine hydrochloride on aggression in Zebrafish (Danio
rerio). MENTOR: Boehmler
Watson,
K. 2003. The effects of smoke and gibberellic acid on eight species of
California Chaparral. MENTOR: Daly
Wesner,
S. 2008. Comparing aquatic macroinvertebrates communities between native and
invasive plant species in Mill Creek. MENTOR: Kleiner
Williams,
A. 2007. An examination
of onshore and offshore picophytoplankton communities from the Virginia shelf.
MENTOR: Nolan
Yohe,
S. 2009. The effects of trawling on
blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) predation. MENTOR: Nolan
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Research Proposal Theses
(Organismic & Ecological)
Aiken,
J.A. 2000. Developing an anthelmintic spray to control strongyle growth
in equine pastures. MENTOR: Kleiner
Alger,
K. 2000. Phytoremediation: Should sunflowers be used to remove heavy metals
from contaminated environments? MENTOR: Kleiner
Atkinson,
S. 2000. The sensitivity of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta
L.) magnetic compass. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Brubaker, G.
2001. Effects of whisker stimulation on paw preference throughout development
of Mus musculus. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Burns,
J.M. 2000. Heart rate and oxygen consumption of southern elephant seals
(Mirounga leonina) while diving
in the laboratory and resting on land. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Carr, J. 2009. The effect of mushroom soil on the use of glyphosate to control the
growth of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) in a mitigated
wetland. MENTOR: Smith
Conrad, J. 1998.
Experimental study of the impacts of coarse woody debris on phytoplankton
growth and predatory interactions between Poecilia reticulata (guppies)
and zooplankton. MENTOR:
Dillon,
Alanna. 2002. Effects of stress and social rank on linear enamel hypoplasia
in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). MENTOR: Rehnberg
Fahey, A. 1998.
The effects of serotonin and eye patching on aggressive behaviors in Anolis
carolinensis. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Frey, C. 2004. Don't plant peas or beans with onions in your
garden: fact or myth? MENTOR: Kleiner
Galyean, K. 2005. Oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay. MENTOR: Nolan
Gouker, G.G.
1998. Behavior patterns in the Trinidad guppy (Poecilia reticulata) that
promote attack by predatory blue acala (Aequidens pulcher). MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Graff, S. 2001.
Tomato breeding: The tradeoffs among defense mechanisms and growth. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Haight,
S. 2008. Analysis of water and sediment samples taken from hurricane Katrina
flooded homes for the presence of Enterococci. MENTOR: Mathur
Holoubek, D. 2009.The
effects of phytohormones on Brassica rapa in an artificial system.
MENTOR: Smith
Hummel, J. 2001.
Allelopathic effects of Helianthus annuus. MENTOR: Daly
Izaj,
N. 2002. The effect of maternal deprivation on the behavior of female golden
hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) in the presence of various male
odors. MENTOR: Rehnberg
King,
T. 2001.Maintaining genetic diversity:
vertical and horizontal transmission of Streptomyces, a beneficial
bacteria for fungus-gardening ants. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Kletzing, J.
2000. Using Chinese mantids (Tenodera aridifolia) as an alternative
form of pest control. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Landis, J.
2001. Hydroxyapatite coated titanium exoskeleton with surgically attached
hunter tendons. MENTOR:
Lane,
K. 2009. Retention ponds as a filtering mechanism for runoff water. MENTOR:
Smith
Lau,
G. 2007. System for the collection of atmospheric biota (SCAB). MENTOR: Mathur
Martin,
C.R. 1998. The effects of aggression and competition on the acclimation
times of the false clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) to the magnificant
sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). MENTOR: Rehnberg
McGinley,
M. 1999. Do vines select their hosts?A
study on the impact of light availability and host bark texture in the
“preference” of temperate forest lianas. MENTOR:Kleiner
Nesnow, D. 2001.
Isolation and comparison of enzymes in the female reproductive system and
the egg chamber of the Asian longhorn beetle. MENTOR: Kleiner
Navarro, K.A.
1998. Exploration of the chemical senses of the crayfish, Procambarusclarkii,
by comparison to the American lobster, Homarus americanus. MENTOR:
Rehnberg
Orobono, R.M. 2004.
Aggression in anubis baboons (Papio anubis): Initiation and duration of
social grooming in lactating and non-lactating females and the establishment of
male friendships. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Posey,
B. 2000. Determination of the fate of MTBE: A comparison of lab experiments
with the HSSM Computer modeling software. MENTOR: Schneider
Rohrbaugh, A.J.
2000. The role of environmental estrogens on temperature-dependent sex
determined reptiles. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Santino,
D. 1999. Predation on guppies (Poecilia reticulata) by cichlids
(Pseudotropheus lombardoi): effects of varying prey, plant and predator
densities. MENTOR:Rehnberg
Schlichting, K. 2005. Long-term
effects of salinity on bone mass and ion levels in blood serum of the killifish
Fundulus heteroclitus. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Tanious,
T. 2002. The effects of brood parasitism on sedge warblers by cuckoo bird
eggs. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Watson, J.T.
2001. Evaluation of a proposed Turing pattern in the banding patterns of
the angelfish, Pomacanthus semici. MENTOR: Schneider
Wever,
C.N. 2003. The impact of a facultative lung during emersion in the purple sea
urchin, Strongyolocentrotus purpuratus, and its role in gonad
respiration. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Williams, J. 2005.
The impact of prenatal atrazine exposure on the reproductive development of male
Sprague-Dawley rats. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Wyrick, C. 1999. Comparison of the
impact of various stress conditions on the function of the mammalian immune
system. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Zastawsky,
M. 1999. Do transpiration rates explain differences in xeromorphic traits
in trees from high and low elevation tropical forests?
MENTOR:Kleiner
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(biochemistry, cellular and subcellular biology,
microbiology, physiology, immunology)
Original Research Theses
Bailey, M. 2007.
The relationship
between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in
domesticated canines and the occupation of their owners. MENTOR: Mathur
Bednar,
L. 2004. Are microorganisms present on commonly used coin currency? MENTOR: Mathur
Beyer,
L. 2004. The effects of ethanol-based amido black solution on DNA. MENTORS:
Kaltreider and Brown
Blasi, S.R.
1998. Spectrophotometric studies of lysozyme kinetics in the presence of
the inhibitor tri-N-acetylglucosamine. MENTOR: Schneider
Boehmler,
J.M. 2003. Cloning and expression of a novel GFP:Botox fusion protein from
a prokaryotic expression system. MENTOR: Thompson
Boyle, J. 2006. A comparison
of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from laboratories LS 203 and LS 224 at
York College of Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Mathur
Branche,
M. 2010.
Seasonal variation in the prevalence of coagulase-positive
Staphylococcus aureus among college students
(2007-2009). MENTOR: Mathur
Broskoskie,
D. 1998. The effects of throat lozenge solutions on
Staphylococcus aureus
growth. MENTOR: Mathur
Brzezenski,
L. 2008.
Serum immunoglobulin production in response to oral bacteria in
Canis
familiaris.
MENTOR: Mathur
Burton, J. 2004. Effect of creatine on total insulin receptor levels, phosphorylation and PEPCK gene
expression. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Capozziello,
V. 2003. Inducing apoptosis of glioblastoma multiforme cells using a Bcl-2
specific siRNA sequence. MENTOR: Thompson
Chmielewski, S. 2008. The effectiveness of bromine as a method to
stop microbial invasions via ballast water. MENTOR: Nolan
Christy,
S. 2005. The role of sulfur-reducing bacteria at the Rio Icacos watershed in the Luquillo Mountains of eastern Puerto Rico
Ciacco, S. 2004. Identification of a possible chimera in a small
sample size of 20 individuals from York College. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Coale, J. 2010.
Expression analysis of activating transcription factor 4 (ATF 4) in zebrafish:
Implications for Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. MENTOR: Boehmler
Collins, S.
2001. The presence of Wolbachia pipentis within the Classes Insecta,
Crustacea, and Amphibia. MENTOR: Ricker
Cooch, C. 2004. The effects of a common contact solution on
Pseudomonas aeruginosa planktonic and biofilm growth. MENTOR: Mathur
Cosgrave, A. 2008.
The effect of LiCl on snail expression in
Lytechinus variegatus during gastrulation. MENTOR: Ricker
Cunningham,
C. 2001. Investigating the likelihood of encountering a deer tick (Ixodes
dammini) infected
with the agent of Lyme disease. MENTORS: Ricker & Kleiner
Curilla,
S. 2003. The role of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on HIF-1a
protein levels. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Dague,
N. 2002. km23: a novel protein in the TGFß signaling pathway. MENTOR: Mulder
DeGaetano,
P. 2005. The effects of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus on the toxicity of
E. Coli in chick embryos. MENTOR: Mathur
Del Priore,
J. 1999. Microbial water quality tests for total and fecal coliform bacteria
from a natural spring in York County, PA.
MENTOR:
Mathur
Dolac,
E. 2008.
Quantification and DNA sequencing of IL-13Rα1
and IL-13Rα2
on various cancer cell lines. MENTOR: Thompson
Eisenhart, C. 2010. Antimicrobial assessment of
extracts of garlic, onion, and Pelargonium sidoides. MENTOR:
Mathur
Fernandez,
S. 2000. The effect of inferior mesenteric ganglion ablation on total protein
and neuropeptide Y concentrations in excurrent ducts of male rats. MENTOR:
Ricker
Filippelli, G. 2004.
Presence of iron related bacteria from the saprolite core of the Luquillo
Mountains in Puerto Rico. MENTOR: Mathur
Fink,
A. 2005. Microbial analysis of heterotrophic aerobic bacterial communities in
soil from the Luquillo Mountains, Puerto Rico. MENTOR: Mathur.
Flaim,
D. 2007. Effect of hydrogen peroxide treatment on ability to perform Alu
polymerase chain reaction in hair samples. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Free,
K. 2009. Expression of cytochrome c oxidase genes in human RPE cells in response
to intermittently high glucose. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Freebery,
J. 2009. A study of a peptide secretion signal addition to human interleukin 13
receptor alpha 2 and green fluorescent protein. MENTOR: Thompson
Fults,
S. 2009.
The in vitro effects of bryostatin-1
in conjunction with temozolomide on U87MG human glioblastoma multiforme cells.
MENTOR: Thompson
Gallagher, C. 2008. The ability of the NMDA receptor
antagonist memantine HCl to provide prophylactic anti-migraine properties in
Danio rerio. MENTOR: Boehmler
Gillen, J. 2004. The effect of creatine monohydrate on insulin
receptor auto-phosphorylation in H4IIE rat hepatoma cells. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Gerfin,
J.1999. Use of lipophilic cationic dyes and thiol
oxidation in determining delta psi. MENTOR: Mathur
Grau, K. 2010.
Determination of the
antimicrobial activity of
Plectranthus amboinicus and
Plectranthus verticillatus extracts
against Escherichia coli
and Staphylococcus aureus.
MENTOR: Mathur
Hall, M. 2010.
Water quality and coliform analysis of the Susquehanna River, Cabin Creek,
and 3 surrounding wells. MENTOR: Mathur
Harper, J. 2009.
Whole-animal selection
of aptamers targeting murine spinal cord. MENTOR: Caltagirone and Kaltreider
Harrison, Z. 2010. Identification of a mammalian homolog to
amphibian Allurin, a sperm chemoattractant. MENTORS: Ricker and Thompson
Hayes,
J. 2002. Factors affecting E. coli growth in limed versus anaerobically
digested sludge. MENTOR: Bair
Heckman,
J. 2007. Characterization of the mitochondrial gene order
in the northern saw-whet owl, Aegolius acadicus.
MENTOR: Kleiner
Hershey,
M. 2009. Genotoxicity assessment of the Codorus Creek downstream from P.H.
Glatfelter. MENTOR: Singleton
Hertz,
K. 2008. Effects of glucose alterations
on MnSOD and CuZnSOD expression in human retinal pigmented epithelial cells.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Heyler,
B. 2008. Sexing barn owls using molecular techniques. MENTOR: Kleiner
Huber,
R. 2001. The effect of automobiles and time of year on coliform densiti
es
in the Tyler Run Creek. MENTOR: Mathur
Hudson, C. 2001.
A quantitative study of microorganisms inhabiting the shorthorn grasshopper
with a focus on bacteria. MENTOR: Mathur
Ilgenfritz, S.
2005. Detection of telomerase activity in Hydra magnipapillata. MENTOR:
Thompson
Kauffman,
B. 2009. The effect of ultra violet light exposure on the growth of antibiotic
resistant bacteria. MENTOR: Mathur
King,
T. 2009. Yoga mats support the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. MENTOR:
Mathur
Kline,
D. 2003. Dose dependent effect of advanced glycation end products on human
ARPE-19 cell viability. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Kopp,
J. 2003. Time-dependent effect of advanced glycation end products treatment on
hypoxia inducible factor-1a
activation and partnering. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Layport, T. 2009. Synthesis of a carbazole intermediate, a dihydronaphthalene for analysis
of antimicrobial and anti-tumor effects. MENTOR: Thompson
and Halligan
Leeper, M.R. 2005. Effect
of altered glucose +/- advanced glycation end products (AGE) on the activity of
superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in retinal pigment
epithelium (RPE) cells. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Linsey,
M. 2002. Localization of a GFP/botulinum neurotoxin A gene fusion product
within mouse N2A cells. MENTOR: Thompson
Luckenbaugh, M. 2006.
Influence of a wastewater treatment plant on functional characteristics of
microbial communities.
MENTOR: Mathur
McAnallen,
E. 2003. Developing antibodies in an avian model to human IL-13 receptor alpha
2, a tumor associated antigen. MENTOR: Thompson
McCune,
A. 2007. Isolation and identification of antibiotic-producing
Actinomycetes from soil samples in comparison with a known antibiotic producer,
Streptomyces griseus. MENTOR: Mathur
McLean,
S.L. 2003. Catching crooks with chemistry: detecting time-dependent degradation
of organic additives in gunshot residues using MECE. MENTOR: Kaltreider
McMahon,
T. 2000. Shelf life of Luminol I and Luminol II solutions and the subsequent
effects on identification and individualization of bloodstains. MENTOR:
Brown
Minnicozzi, S. 2009. Absence of MMP-12 leads to increases in MMP-13 transcripts and MMP-2 and
MMP-9 protein levels. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Nagib,
N. D. 2001. Decrease in pharmaceutical expenditures following RYGB in patients
with clinically severe obesity. MENTOR: Ricker
Newson,
A. 2008. Is the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus increasing among
York College students? MENTOR: Mathur
Ngo,
A. 2008. Prevalence of cytochrome p450 CYP2C9*2 and CYP2C9*3 in the York
Hospital blood bank. MENTOR: Bell
O'Hanlon,
T. 2008. Effect of penny composition on Escherichia coli, Bacillus
cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. MENTOR: Mathur
Petruzzelli,
G. 2003. Do copper jacketed bullets auto-sterilize when fired? MENTOR: Taylor
Pope,
C. 2008. Investigating the glycosylation of interleukin 13 receptor alpha 2
protein expressed in cancerous and non-cancerous cell lines. MENTOR: Thompson
Ream,
T. 2007. Sulfanilamide Derivatives Effectiveness on Growth
Inhibition in E. coli and S. aureus. MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Reigert, L.M. 2006. The
effects of nickel chloride (NiCl2) on the expression of spicule
matrix protein 30 (SM30) in Lytechinus variegatus embryos. MENTOR: Ricker
Rumpf,
R.P. 2001. The role of the CD40-CD40 ligand interaction in Herpes simplex
virus-1 infected mouse corneas. MENTOR: Hendricks
Rupp,
R. 2002. Manufacture of human interleukin 13 protein using a prokaryotic
expression system. MENTOR: Thompson
Salter,
S. 2009. Coliform
seasonal variation in an upstream-downstream linkage
of the Codorus Creek in York County, PA. MENTOR: Mathur
Schafer, J. 2005. Effect of arsenic (III) on the estrogen responsiveness of vitellogenin in chick embryos. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Schultz, M. J. 2005. Microbial DNA extraction and biomass analysis of saprolitic
soil from the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Puerto Rico. MENTOR: Mathur
Sechrist,
T. 2010.
Determination of chickens as a useful model for antibody production to green
fluorescent protein and a tomato proteinase inhibitor II peptide. MENTOR:
Thompson
Shaw,
R. 2005. Resistance of Salmonella in frozen chicken nuggets to microwave
cooking. MENTOR: Mathur
Smith, L. 2006. An
investigation of Escherichia coli 0157 in Holstein and Simmental herds in
central Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Mathur
Stewart, B. 2005. Protection
of mesopore-adsorbed tyrosine from microbial degradation by Pseudomonas
aeruginosa. MENTOR: Mathur
Suknaic, S. 2008. Design and production of a GFP and human IL-13
linked chimeric protein in E. coli using pQE-30 vector. MENTOR: Thompson
Sullivan,
J.M. 2001. The effect of homocysteine on human T-cell activation. MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Tafoya,
R. 2008. The effect of space exposure on the antibiotic susceptibility and beta-lactamase
production of Bacillus brevis. MENTOR: Mathur
Taylor,
C. 2008. Prevalence
of Staphylococcus aureus among students at York College of Pennsylvania.
MENTOR: Mathur
Thomsen,
R. 2003. Utilization of phenylalanine or tryptophan as a single nutrient source
for growth of Pseudomonas aeroginosa. MENTOR: Mathur
Thorpe, J. 2004. Reduced
gene expression of hTERT subunit of telomerase by siRNA treatments. MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Tucci,
K. 2008. Could a potent teratogen be a future treatment for cancer? MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Venditti, L. 2004.
Construction, transformation, and prokaryote expression of a fused GFP and
mutant human IL-13 gene sequence. MENTOR: Thompson
Vyas, V. 2004. Inhibitory
effects of heated spices on growth of Salmonella and Staphylococcus
aureus. MENTOR: Mathur
Weir, M. 2006.
Antibacterial inhibition of common cooking spices against Escherichia coli.
MENTOR: Mathur
Williams, P. 2006. The
prevalence of co-infections among Ixodes scapularis harvested from
freshly slain deer. MENTOR: Kleiner
Wilson,
K. 2010. Identifying and characterizing the role of a tryptophan
hydroxylase (tph-1) gene homolog in C. elegans using siRNA knock-down.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Winemiller, J. 2004.
Dose dependent effect of advanced glycation end products on human retinal
pigment epithelial cell viability. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Wright, E. 2009.
The cloning and characterization of Huntington Interacting Protein 14
(HIP14) in zebrafish. MENTOR: Boehmler
Yothers, F. 2010. Determining if the fused product of
Botox A and GFP can be used to observe the binding patterns of Botulinum
toxin A. MENTOR: Thompson
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Research Proposal Theses
(Cellular & Molecular)
Belinsky,
A.A. 2003. Epithelial cell collection and DNA analysis after the onset of
decomposition. MENTOR: Thompson
Blymire,
C. 2006.
Lithium chloride induces exogastrulation and teratogenesis in developing
sea
urchin (Lytechinus variegatus) embryos: Could
β-catenin
be involved? MENTOR: Ricker
Blymire,
W. 2002. 16kDa prolactin fragment inhibits VEGF-induced ras activation
through decreased p62Dok phosphorylation. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Brillhart,
M. 2000. Forensic evaluation of body fluids by amplifying and typing the
PMCT118 locus. MENTOR:
Carnright
,
C.P. 2001. Evaluation of orally administered L-glutamine, L-arginine, and
L-lysine to induce a significant serum growth hormone response. MENTOR:
Daly
Cebular,
S. 1999. Microbiological testing of the iguana Iguana for Salmonella
bacteria in their feces and on exterior anatomical sites.
MENTORS:
Daly
and Mathur
Coco,
M. 2003. Comparing rRNA sequences in Korarchaeota and unclassified methanogen
species with modern day phylogenies. MENTOR: Smith
Collins,
M. 2003. The effect of Padimate-O on the forensic analysis of DNA recovered from
lip cosmetics. MENTOR: Daly
DeStefano
,
C.K. 2001. An in vitro study of albumin and fatty acid toxicity
in renal proximal tubule cells. MENTOR: Ricker
Diaco
,
M. 1999. Analyzing St. John's Wort and its active ingredient, hypericin,
using spectrophotometry. MENTOR: Kleiner
Duquette
,
G.P. 1998. Phospholipid specificity for the phospholipase A2 activity of
crotoxin. MENTOR: Schneider
Earling
,
J. 1998. Quantitative analysis of thiols during nuclear decondensation
in rat cauda epididymal sperm following IMG removal. MENTOR: Ricker
Espenshade,
O. 2003. Vesicle-mediated transfer of antibiotic resistance between Klebsiella
pneumoniae and Serratia marcescens. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Frey
,
K. 2001. Evaluation of low-budget method of isolation of DNA from spinach:
How pure and usable is the extract? MENTOR: Ricker
Giblin
, G.M.
1998. Health care program for the reduction of drug resistant Streptococcus
pneumoniae. MENTOR:
Gizzi,
T. 2007. Effects of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on Strongylocentrotus
purpuratus sperm motility, fertility and viability. MENTOR: Ricker
Hancock
,
S. 2001. Isolation of Ixodes damini salivary kininase and comparison
to human angiotensin-converting enzyme. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Huff,
C. 1999. Effects of physical exercise and vitamin C on absorption of ferric
sodium citrate in pre-menopausal, non-anemic women. MENTOR:
Kani,
D. 2003. The effect of car pollutants on the expression of the Pin II gene in
tomato plants. MENTOR: Kleiner
Khadka
, G. 2001.
Corticosterone enhances leptin production in cultured human adipose tissue.
MENTOR:
King,
J. 2006. The effect of increased ventilation of toothbrush covers on retention
of Streptococcus mutans biofilms. MENTOR: Mathur
King
,
T. 2001.Maintaining genetic diversity:
vertical and horizontal transmission of Streptomyces, a beneficial bactereria
for fungus-gardening ants. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Kitzmiller,
S. 1999. Effects of human growth hormone vs natural growth hormone releasing
peptides in healthy men. MENTOR: Smith
Kondor,
S. 2007. Reactivity of interleukin 13.E13C mutant toward interleukin 13
receptors. MENTOR: Thompson
Lamontagne, J. 2005. Tardigrade identification and distribution at York College
using molecular techniques. MENTOR: Nolan
Mace, K. 2006. Human
papillomavirus detection in Arbacia punctulata zygote after exposure to
infected spermatozoa. MENTOR: Ricker
Metz, R. 2004. Possible
optimization of the efficiency of HIV-1 entry into genetically modified human
erythrocytes that bare multiple helper T-cell markers. MENTOR: Thompson
Ngondara,
A. 2003. Increased expression of tryptophan hydroxylase as a potential treatment
of methylenedioxymethamphetamine depletion of serotonin in human neuronal cells.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Phung,
H. 2007. Effects of heavy metals on blood coagulation of horseshoe crab,
Limulus polyphemus. MENTOR: Nolan
Stafford,
A. 2003. Methylation of an upstream Alu sequence on the imprinted H19 gene
during spermatogenesis in rhesus monkeys. MENTOR: Ricker
Trimmer, C. 2005.
Impact of number of pregnancies on maternal microchimerism. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Tyerech
, C.
2001. Could our hands be giving us ulcers? MENTOR: Bair
Walther, B. 2000. Characterization
of PPA locus in Legionella pneumophila as an essential modulator
of intracellular proliferation. MENTOR:
Weakley
,
J. 2002. Effects of the testicular environment on developing mice primordial
gametocytes and its influence on genetic imprinting. MENTOR: Ricker
Winters
, D.
1998. Effects of temperature on the enzymatic rate of transcription initiation
in Listeria monocytogenes. MENTOR: Schneider
Ziegler,
E. 2003. Lithium chloride interferes with fertilization in Arabacia punculata.
MENTOR: Ricker
Zych,
A. 2009.
IL-8 and Gro-α
factors have the ability to shift dormant MOLT-3 cells into an aggressive or
active state. MENTOR: Kaltreider
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(clinical, retrospective,
laboratory, veterinary)
Original Research
Theses
Abzug,
J. 1999. Thrombocytopenia associated
with Swan-Ganz catheters in trauma/neurosurgical patients in an ICU setting. MENTOR:Monk
Aloisio,
J. 2007. Asiatic acid, a derivative of Centella asiatica, induced
apoptosis and decreased levels of free Ca2+ in A-375 human melanoma. MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Anderson,
W. 2010.
Pain in the neck:
An
investigation of TSHr gene expression in
a population with abundant hypothyroidism. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Baker,
S. 2008. The role of mast cells and CD117 in the spread of HIV-1 particles in
vitro. MENTOR: Pindzola
Cheng,
R. 2010.
Analyzing the effects of a gene-specific siRNA on IL13R-α2 mRNA and protein levels in glioblastoma
multiforme cells. MENTOR: Thompson
Chu,
J. 2007. A study of Lyme Disease patients of a suburban outpatient clinic:
Prevalence of erythema migrans and specific
symptoms, efficacy of the western blot, and factors affecting the duration of
antibiotic treatment. MENTORS: Daly and Rehnberg
Elicker, B.
2007. What Makes Borrelia burgdorferi “Tick”? MENTORS: Daly and
Rehnberg
Fischer,
K. 2009. The effect of drug class and safety perception on the medication
adherence of rheumatology patients.
MENTOR: Mathur
Heiland,
D. 2001. Retrospective study of accuracy in diagnosis for non-palpable
breast lesions using vacuum-assisted eleven gauge stereotactic core biopsy.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Ho,
R. 2008. Discrepancies in Radiograph Interpretations Between Emergency
Physicians and Radiologists at York Hospital. MENTOR: Stike and Benenson
Horst,
E. 2009. Evolution and expression of an Alzheimer’s disease associated gene,
sorl1 in zebrafish. MENTOR: Boehmler
Jenkins,
C. 2007. The effect of chest wall injuries on morbidity and mortality in
the elderly. MENTOR:
Benenson
Keller,
A. 2007. Assessment of emergency medicine residents’ bedside communication
skills: A survey of emergency department patients
Kleinman,
S. 2007. Medication noncompliance among elderly emergency department patients.
MENTOR: Mooth, Pollack, and
Daugherty
Knisely,
H. 2007. Effectiveness of gallium arsenide laser therapy on peripheral
neuropathy. MENTOR: Zeno
Meehan, J.J. 2005. The
effects of holothurin A on B16F10+GFP, mouse melanoma, in a living chick embryo.
MENTOR: Thompson
Moser,
S. 2007. A retrospective study of canine bladder stone recurrence while using a
preventative prescription diet. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Parrino, M.
1998. An analysis of carpal tunnel syndrome. MENTOR:
Patel,
R. 1999. A Hartford Hospital study: factors influencing short-term graft
survival in cadaveric kidney transplant recipients. MENTOR:
Pyle, D.N. 2004. Utility of
blood cultures in pneumonia patients admitted through the emergency department.
MENTOR: Benenson
Rider,
E. 2008. Sorl1, an Alzheimer’s associated gene, may play a role in
neurodevelopment. MENTOR: Boehmler
Staso,
P. 2010. Pharmacological management of obstructive airways
in humans. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Trager, J.D. 2005. The mechanism of suppression of
tumorigenicity in B16F10
mouse melanoma cells by the steroid saponin holothurin A. MENTOR:Thompson
Turkewitz, M. 2009. The epidemic of dental caries meets a formidable opponent in the
pediatrician’s office. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Vosnock, B.A. 2002.
Effect of CPAP therapy on mild OSA measured by the Epworth sleepiness scale.
MENTOR: Rehnberg
Waclawski, D. 2009. Clonazepam or levodopa? Which medication provides the most uneventful
delta sleep in patients with periodic limb movement disorder. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Williams, A. 2009.
Antibody activity against sialidase used as a potential therapeutic
treatment for autoimmune disorders. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Wolf,
L. 2010.
Epidemiology comparison of parvovirus cases at two
Pennsylvania animal shelters: 2006-2009. MENTOR: Mathur
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Research Proposal Theses
Carr,
B. 2007. The Effects of Rehabilitation After Reconstructive Surgery of an
Anterior Cruciate Ligament using a Hamstring Graft. MENTOR: Smith
Charleston
,
E. 2001. The effect of experimental Brucella abortus infection on
the occurrence of physitis in foals. MENTOR: Smith
Child,
A. 2006. The genetics of multiple sclerosis: How do genes affect
prognosis? MENTOR: Kaltreider
Cline,
J. 2001. The utility of non-permanent mouth appliances for genetic identification.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Doherty,
M. 2007. Development of a novel vaccine against potentially deadly MRSA in mice.
MENTOR: Mathur
Dougherty,
S. 2007.
Differential
Response of C-RAF and B-RAF Melanoma Lines to Multiple Chemotherapy Treatments.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Forrester,
S. 2002. The impact of helminthic infection on the efficacy of the Bacille
Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine against pulmonary tuberculosis. MENTOR: Mathur
Hill,
C. 2009. Presence of “Mad Cow Disease” (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
and natural scrapie in ovine transgenic mice (TgOvPrP4).
MENTOR: Thompson
Hand,
R. 2010.
UVR
exposure affects demyelination rates in a multiple sclerosis model.
MENTOR: Kaltreider
Holtham,
D. 2006.
Chlamydia pneumoniae
: A
link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease? MENTOR: Spitznagel
Humphrey, C. 2008. Investigation of Clostridium
sordellii blood infection associated with medicinal abortions. MENTOR:
Kaltreider
Lyons, M. 1998.
Effect of prosthetic titanium wear debris on mitogen induced monocyte and
lymphoid activation. MENTOR:
Matthews, L.
2000. Does BACE matter? A comparison of Alzheimer’s brains to non-diseased
brains. MENTOR:
Metzler,
J. 1999. Is there a genetic basis for generalized seizure conditions? –
Examining a proposed susceptibility locus on chromosome 8. MENTOR: Schneider
Myers, J. 2000.
Pattern of gastrin releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) mRNA expression in
Kleinfelter and Turner Syndrome patients. MENTOR:
Neff,
S. 2002. Increased incidence of rebound headaches from the discontinued
use of the anti-migraine medication, Maxalt®. MENTOR:Kaltreider
Olajos,
S. 2002. A comparison of the effectiveness of estrogen-progesterone and
estrogen-testosterone combination therapies in the prevention of osteoporosis
in postmenopausal women. MENTOR: Thompson
Reczek,
A. 2003. Thalidomide, radiation, and peripheral stem cell transplantation as
combination treatment for multiple myeloma. MENTOR: Daly
Roser
, J. 2000.
Effects of hyperbaric inhaled nitric oxide on cystic fibrosis patients. MENTOR:
Kleiner
Schinski
, J.
2001. Inhibition of caspase-12 neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s disease. MENTOR:
Shemenski,
A.J. 2001. Proposed extended study of the effects of calcium carbonate
and vitamin D3 supplementation on the prevention of osteoporosis in perimenopausal
females.
Seiler, J.A.
2000. The use of laser hair removal as an effective prevention of pilonidal
cyst recurrence. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Solano, J.B.
2001. Effect of lymphatic and splenic pumps on antibody and interferon
response to the Varicella vaccine. MENTOR: Daly
Sowers,
A. 2009. Is
coinfection
with herpesvirus responsible for Acyclovir phosphorylation
in enterovirus treatment? MENTOR: Mathur
Talton,
J. 2007. Will an
improved influenza immunization rate in school age children help to protect
their families? MENTOR: Spitznagle
Vega,
R. 1999. Creatine monohydrate as a possible supplement in the treatment
of knee injuries. MENTOR:
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Topics:
Biology Education Research
Bacon,
M. 2003. Outcomes assessment in the biology classroom: a comparison of oral
versus written testing. MENTOR: Ricker
Beck,
J. 2002. Improving science education: Teaching techniques based on
constructivism and objectivism in an advanced placement biology classroom.
MENTOR: Ricker
Chronister, A. 2002.
Advanced placement (AP) biology program: A better program for the college-bound
student. MENTOR: Kaltreider
Eisenhart,
L. 2007. College students anatomical knowledge of human reproductive systems
characterized by class status, gender and major. MENTOR: Rehnberg
Lyttle, S. 2005. A
comparison of the effectiveness and the pervasiveness of mnemonic devices among
various majors at York College of Pennsylvania. MENTOR: Ricker
Menzel, M. 2006. "White male. In the lab. With a beaker.": an
investigation of gender in science. MENTOR: Nolan
Watson-Fisher, S.
2006. Collaboration in secondary schools: Stated desires or perceived practices.
MENTOR: Ricker
Williams, C.
2000. An investigation of the advanced-placement biology curriculum in
York County high schools. MENTOR: Ricker
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