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When Physicians Terminate Patients: Assessing the Effects of Termination on Health Disparities, the Benefits of Cultural Competency, and Viable Solutions
(2017-04)Despite efforts to curb health disparities within the United States, the inequalities remain. Consequently, this thesis aims to reduce health disparities by examining patient termination due to a lack of cultural competency ... -
Progressive Programming at KUHT: People are Taught to be Different
(Houston History Magazine, 2017)People are Taught to be Different was broadcast in 1958 just five years after KUHT-TV went on air as the country’s first noncommercial educational television station, and was distributed to educational stations nationwide. ... -
Reconstructed Paleoelevation in the Bolivian Andes Using Hydrated Volcanic Glass
(2019)Constraints on temporal and spatial variations in surface elevations are crucial in understanding the geodynamic processes responsible for large-magnitude uplift of orogenic plateaux. At ~4–6 km elevations, the Central ... -
Osmium Isotope Constraints on Tectonic Evolution of the Mantle Lithosphere: evidence from Lunar Crater xenoliths, Nevada, USA
(2019)The relatively rapid removal of an original Proterozoic mantle lithosphere and subsequent replacement by the asthenospheric mantle via Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities is proposed to explain the formation of highly elevated ... -
Telling Your Family Story with Tropy: The Basics of a Photo Management Tool
(2020-03-07)Genealogical research is bursting with digital images that fill hard drives with rich but difficult to access information. At the Houston Genealogical Forum meeting on March 7, Emily Vinson introduced Tropy, a free open-source ... -
From Palestine to Howard Beach and Houston: Meir Kahane, Moshe Cahana, and the Anti-Colonialism of American Civil Rights Struggles
(2020-06-08)This dissertation analyzes the political lives of cousins Rabbis Moshe Cahana and Meir Kahane to illuminate the diverse spectrum of Jewish political experience and the tensions around race and civil rights during the ... -
Pharmacy Internet Navigation Skills in Older Adults with HIV Disease: Influence of Health Literacy and Association with Medication Management
(2020-06-08)A large portion of health-based Internet use for persons with HIV is focused on online pharmacies, which can provide a more anonymous, cheaper and easier alternative to purchasing medications. Pharmacy Internet navigation ... -
Essays on Identity and Social Interactions
(2020-06-08)This dissertation consists of two studies on identity based social interactions in India. The first study uses a slum relocation program in India that randomly assigned neighbors to examine the effects of exposure to other ... -
Exploring Kemetic Healing Techniques in Houston Through the Process of Self-Deification
(2020-06-08)Kemet is another word for Ancient Egypt however, it refers to the Ancient Egypt occupied by dark skinned people. Modern day Kemetics believe the Egyptians of today are not representative of the Ancient Egyptians or Kemetics. ... -
Suicidality in Firefighters: Exploring Occupational, Psychological, and Cultural Determinants
(2020-06-08)Background: Suicidality is more prevalent among firefighters in comparison to the general population. Research suggests that trauma exposure while on duty may be associated with the increased prevalence of suicidality in ... -
Brownwood: Baytown's Most Historic Neighborhood
(2020-06-08)This thesis argues for the need for a historical marker for the Baytown Nature Center in Baytown, Texas. Before the City of Baytown made the decision to transform this site into a nature preserve, it was the Brownwood ... -
Essays on Forecasting Online Shopping Searches
(2020-06-08)My dissertation consists of two essays, both leveraging data from Google Shopping Insights in developing models for forecasting online shopping searches, a critical precursor of sales. The first essay presents a novel ... -
Regulating the Biosynthesis and Signaling of Thromboxane a2 in Hemostasis and Thrombosis
(2020-06-08)Statement of the problem: TXA2 is a main contributor in hemostasis. TXA2 is mainly produced by the activated platelets, which can activate more platelets, induce platelet aggregation and facilitate the formation of platelet ... -
Perceived Discrimination is Associated with Capability for Suicide
(2020-06-08)The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide proposes two necessary components for an individual to engage in suicidal behavior: a desire for suicide as well as the capability to attempt suicide. Developing the capability to enact ... -
Captain at the Helm: CEO Characteristics that Drive Firm Entrepreneurial Orientation
(2020-06-08)The question of why some organizations foster and pursue entrepreneurial activities when others do not is of great interest in strategic entrepreneurship. While prior empirical studies have emphasized CEO cognitive ... -
Characterization and Optimization of Multifunctional Automotive Catalysts
(2019-12-16)Multifunctional automotive catalysts provide new opportunities for gasoline and diesel engines to meet the constantly tightening emissions and fuel economy standards from various regulatory agencies. Meeting these demands ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence
(2020-05-14)Research has found a high correlation between alcohol use and violence, though the exact mechanisms associated with the relation requires more research. The current study examined mechanisms that modify the relation between ... -
Effects of Inflammation and Soy Isoflavones on Irinotecan Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity
(2020-01-24)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a form of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. According to the GLOBOCON statistics, there are over 1.8 million new colorectal cancer cases and 881,000 deaths are estimated to occur in 2018. ... -
Pharmacokinetic Studies of Enteric and Delayed Release Formulations of Locally Bioavailable Drugs (LBD) Targeting the Colon
(2020-01-24)STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Familial Adenoma Polyposis (FAP) is a debilitating condition that has a severe impact on the physical and psychological health, independence, and quality of life of an affected patient. Celecoxib is ...