Browsing Student Research, Projects and Publications by Title
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Taking a Bite Out of Consumer Food Waste in Des Moines, Iowa
(2015-05)In America, 40% of the food produced is ultimately thrown away, which is economically and environmentally detrimental. Our essay outlines the issue from a national standpoint to the local level, providing an examination ... -
"Therapeutic efficacy of herbal extracts for cancer chemotherapy"
(2005-06-10)In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become more widespread in the treatment of a variety of illnesses. Several of these alternative herbal therapies claim that they are effective in fighting ... -
A Time-dependent study of photoelectron angular distributions due to laser-induced continuum structures
(2007-05-31)The coupling of an atomic continuum to a discrete state by a strong laser field leads to so-called “laser-induced continuum structures” (LICS). In photo-ionization studies, LICS manifest themselves as autoionization-like ... -
"Toxic electronic-waste campaign"
(Drake University. College of Arts and Sciences. Departments of Social Sciences., 2006-04) -
Tracking Water Contamination Through Identificaton of Adenovirusese by PCR
(2009-06-24)Contamination by fecal matter leads to potential transmission of diseases through water and food. This is a major concern to many water treatment plants as well as the general population. Adenoviruses make up a family of ... -
Treating anaplastic thyroid carcinoma with an oncolytic adenovirus
(2007-06-01)Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer. Standard therapy is rarely curative, and the tumors are resistant to radioiodine or chemotherapy. Oncolytic viruses may be used to treat ... -
The Use of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
(2009-06-24)Dexmedetomidine is a centrally acting alpha2-adrenergic agonist that provides sedation with minimal respiratory depression. The medication's targeted activation of alpha2-receptors mediates its sedative, anxiolytic, and ... -
Using Reinforcement-Based Models Of Transitive Inference To Stimulate Primate Data
(2013-04-12)The ability of reinforcement-based models to predict transitive inference behavior has been extensively documented. However, most of the research on models of TI has relied on data from pigeons. Pigeons are trained ... -
Using Reycled Computers to Construct a Beowulf Cluster for Molecular Modeling
(2009-06-24)The process of using recycled computers to construct a Beowulf cluster in order to simulate the molecular dynamics of a chemical system is explored. The cluster was assembled using used computers taken out of service due ... -
Using Social Network Analysis As A Tool To Evaluate Medication Management In Ambulatory Care
(2011-04-20)The goal of this project is to describe existing systems of medication management in ambulatory care using network analyses methods. This study will identify how network patterns may produce clues to how they link to ... -
The Utilization Initial Testing of the Closed Loop Enthalpy Recovery DRYER System in Biological Environmental Systems for Microgravity Environments
(2009-06-24)Scientists and biologists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have dedicated thousands of man hours over the last 30 years searching for one important substance on distant heavenly bodies: water. It has ... -
Work to Live or Live to Work: The Feasibility of the Shortened Workweek in the United States
(Drake University, 2014)
