Theses, dissertations, and other culminating projects produced by the students of Loma Linda University are placed in the institutional repository to document an enduring and continuing record of the scholarship of the Loma Linda University community.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Signal Transduction in Bacterial Chemotaxis, Edward Heath Rowsell
Mechanism of Action of Pentobarbital Induced Attenuation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Contraction, Michael R. Samardzija
An In Vitro Quantitative Evaluation and Comparison of a Custom and a Popular Stock Orthodontic Appliance, Richard Scott Anderw Schalo
The Influence of Prepregnancy Weight and Maternal Weight Gain : On Birth Weight Among Black WIC Participants in San Bernardino County, Marta Lukas Sovyanhadi
Long-Term Posttreatment Upper Incisor Inclination : Relative to Facial Axis Angulation as a Measure for Incisor Placement, David Lawrence Sparks
Mechanisms of Retinal Ganglion Cell Development in the Rhesus Macaque, Thomas C. Steineke
Healing Potential of Osteotomies of the Nasal Sinus in the Dog, Roderick W. Tataryn
Prevalence of Fatty Liver in Japanese Children Ages 4 to 12 Years Old : Relationship to Obesity : An Epidemiological Ultrasonographic Survey, Kunihiko Tominaga
Militarywide Survey of Whole-Grain Food Products and Total Dietary Fiber Analysis of the Military Ration, John Paul Warber
Measurement of Blood Flow in Reflected Muco-Gingival Tissue Flaps in Cats : Using the Radiolabeled Microsphere Method, Gary T. Wuchenrich
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Effects of Portuguese Man-of-War (PHYSALIA PHYSALIS) Venom on Isolated Rabbit Atria, Wayne R. Bonlie
A Study of Crown and Root Angulation on Maxillary First and Second Bicuspids, Craig A. Chamberlain
An Evaluation of Surface Enamel Damage Following the Debonding of Ceramic Brackets : A Follow-Up Study, C. Steven Edney
Evaluation of Trismus Associated with Mandibular Fractures as it Relates to the Need for Direct Laryngoscopy and Intubation : A Prospective Study, Stephen T. Goei
Status, Distribution and Biogeography of the Birds of Paraguay, Floyd E. Hayes
A Non-Human Primate Model for Evaluating a Fenestration Corticotomy Technique, Philip G. M. Khng
Interleukin 1-Beta in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Human Periradicular Lesions, Gerald C. Lim
Self-Efficacy and Self-Care in the Hypertensive Female Patient, Robert Davis Lutz
The Effect of the Cooper Wellness Program in Promoting Long- Term Lifestyle Behavior Changes, Ernesto P. S. Medina Jr.
Factors Affecting Behavioral Variation of Individual Glaucous-Winged Gulls (Larus Glaucescens) While on Territory, Michael Murdoch
Thymic Peptide Modulates Glutathione Redox Cycle and Antioxidant Enzymes in Macrophages, Choon Sil Park
The Impact of a Primary Health Care Training Program on Morbidity in Kiyeyi, Rural Uganda, 1986-1991 : An Evaluation of the Uganda-Finland Health Care Program, Marja-Leena Salin
Soft Tissue Changes of the Lower Lip Following Isolated Mandibular Advancement Osteotomies, Ronald Roy A. Simus
Diet and Colon Cancer Risk in the Population of Thailand, Nithat Sirichotiratana
Modelling Avian Distributions of the Navarrese Region in Northern Spain with a Geographic Information System, Samuel Soret-Garcia
Caffeine and Nicotine : A Review of Their Combined Use, Interactive Effects and the Impact of Caffeine Abstinence on Tobacco Cessation and Withdrawal, John A. Swanson
Tyrosyl Protein Phosphorylation in Human Bone Cells : Its Potential Role in Mediating Fluoride Induced Osteoblast Proliferation, Alan Blair Thomas
Reproducibility of Periodontal Probing, Su-Fang Wang
Aerotaxis in BACILLUS SUBTILIS, Laurence Samuel Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
Predicting Post-Treatment Maxillary Lip Position : A Comparison of Two Techniques, Kevin J. Andrews
Cortisol in the Ovine Fetus : Its Regulation and Role in Parturition, Ede Marie Apostolakis
Plasticity of the GnRH Neuronal System During Sexual Maturation of the Male Djungarian Hamster, Kevin L. Buchanan
Condylar Angulations as Related to Submental-Vertex Radiographs, Jady L. Chiakowsky
Neurophysiologic Bases for Abnormal Muscle Coactivation Patterns in Hemiparetic Stroke, Julius P.A. Dewald
The Effect of Electrical Stimulation of the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus on Local Cerebral Glucose Metabolism and Epileptogenesis in the Rat, Clifford C. Douglas
An In Vitro Study Comparing the Conventional Step-Back Instrumentation Technique to a Combination Step-Back/Ultrasonic Technique, James A. Eberhardt
Ability of Cylindrical Root Form Implants to Withstand Controlled Lateral Forces, Silvio Emanuelli
A Pilot Study on the Evaluation of Short Term Effects of Jasper Jumper Therapy, Eric D. Fraser
Retrofilling Materials : The Effects of Two Setting Times on the Degree of Dye Leakage of Retrograde Filling Materials, Robert K. Higa
An Evaluation of Surface Enamel Damage Following the Debonding of Ceramic Brackets : A Follow-Up Study, B. Scott Hood
Soft Tissue Changes of the Upper Lip Following Isolated Le Fort I Osteotomies, Kendall E. James
Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 1 Expression in Developing Ovine Teeth as Visualized by In Situ Hybridization, Søren Jepsen
The Periodontal Intraosseous Defect Following Root Conditioning with Citric Acid and Wound Closure Including a PTFE Membrane : An Experimental Study, Betty Glaser Kersten
New In Vivo and In Vitro Techniques for Quantification of Lateral Force Levels That Cause Implants to Fail : A Progress Report on Monkey Research, V. Leroy Leggitt
The Impact of an Incentive/Competition Program on Participation and Smoking Cessation Among High Risk Smokers at the Worksite, Dyann M. Matson
The Effects of Temperature on the Physiology of PHATARIA UNIFASCIALIS : and its Implications for the Species' Distribution in the Gulf of California, Michael Boyce Morgan
Antibacterial Effects of Various Endodontic Irrigants and Medicaments on Selected Anaerobic Bacteria, Patrick K. Ohara
The Expression and Regulation of the hsdK Genes of Escherichia coli K-12, Ainu Parkash
Habitat, Diurnal, and Tidal Effects on the Behavior of glaucous- Winged Gulls (LARUS GLAUCESCENS), Dean Pearson
The Expression and Regulation of the hsdK Genes of Escherichia Coli K-12, Ainu Prakash
Identified Barriers to well Child Care for Homeless Children Under Age Thirteen, Judith G. Riemer
Characteristics of Habitual Dysfunctional Behaviors, Carole Ryan Serena
Characterization of Murine Interleukin-4 (IL-4) : Biological Activities and Initial Identification of Signal Transduction Mechanisms in IL-4-Mediated Macrophage Activation, Henkie Pierre Tan
Shared Responsibility for Medication Use : An Experiment, Marjorie Tessner
A Shear Bondstrength Evaluation of Five Orthodontic Light-Cured Adhesives, Perry M. Unruh
Characterization of Restriction-Modification Systems in KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE, Boontar Valinluck
Development of Periapical Lesions in Immunosuppressed Rats, Phillip A. Waterman Jr.
Modulation of Rat Hepatic S9-Dependent Mutagenesis, DNA Binding, and Metabolism of Aflatoxin B1 and Benzo[a]pyrene by Four Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Brian Yuen Yau Wong
Effects of Dietary Calcium and Fasting on Osteoclast Recession and Recruitment in Calcium Deficient Rats, Kenneth R. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
The Impact of Variations in Buccolingual Thickness of Maxillary Anterior Dentition on First Order Arch form Adjustments, Craig A. Andreiko
A Flow Cytometric Analysis of Immunocyte Populations in Peripheral Blood and Pleural Effusions of Patients with Cancer, Mandy L. Bohn
Cephalometric Analysis of Soft Tissue Profile Change Associated with Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery : A Long-Term Study, Douglas M. Brown
Dysfunctional Attitudes, Life Stress and Coping Processes, Deborah DeSalliers
Molecular Genetics of Endocrine Induced Regression of Mouse Leydig Cell Tumors, Milton Rolando Drachenberg
The Use of Corrected Occlusal X-Ray for Determination of ALD : A Comparative Study, Merlin D. Ekvall
GABA as a Putative Neurotransmitter in the Optic Lobes of the Crab HEMIGRAPSUS NUDUS, Carol L. Fulenwider
Histomorphometric Analysis of Primate Periodontal Tissues Following Corticotomy in Orthodontics, Wuiteng Koh
Molecular Mechanism of the Stimulation of Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Bone Cells by 1,25(OH)2 D3, Eru Kyeyune-Nyombi
Aerotaxis in HALOBACTERIUM HALOBIUM, Jemima Clara Lindbeck
The Fracture Strength of Ceramic Brackets : An Update and Comparison, Christian P. Manley
Effect of Age on the Structure of Meissner Corpuscles in Forepad Digital Pads of Mice, Roger C. Mathewson
Food Handling Practices Among Independent-living Elderly, Judith Dianne McDonough
The Effectiveness of Minimal Pair Therapy for S-cluster Reduction, Julie Anne McDow
Catecholamines and the Regulation of Uterine Contractions in the Pregnant Rhesus Macaque, Cahleen Mae McNutt
Serum Vitamin B-12 Levels and Urinary Methylmalonate Excretion in Total Vegetarians, Shari H. Patchett
Topographic Development of the Corticocollicular Projection in the Neonatal Rat, F. Allen Richburg II
The Effect of Ethanol on Bone Histomorphology, Rebecca L. Rodocker
Parents, Religion and Interpersonal Orientation : An Attachment Theory Perspective, Bradley J. Strahan
Anticarcinogenic, Antitumor, and Antifungal Properties of Allium Sativum (Garlic), Padma P. Tadi
The Accuracy of Sonographic Imaging (DolphinTM Digigraph) and Standard Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs : A Comparative Study, Michael D. Teichman
The Role of T Cells in the Pathogenesis of Periapical Lesions, John B. Wallstrom
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Geology of the Butler Basin, Grant and Wheeler Counties, Central Oregon, Martin R. Aguirre
Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Blood Chemistry of Cyclosporine in Human Infants and Kid Goats, Floyd A. Beierle
Maternal Immunomodulation of Neonatal Alloantigen Response, Leh Chang
Development of Catalytic RNAs as Potential Anti-HIV-1 Agents, Pairoj Sae Chang
Concentration of Leukotrienes B4 and C4 in Human Periradicular Lesions, Elisabetta Cotti
K-casein and its Interaction in Human Milk Micelles, Barbara C. Dev
Assessment of Maternal Substance Abuse and Neonatal Exposure, Carol Jean Dauenhauer Giese
Delayed Protein Complementation with Common Foods Used in the Middle East, LaDon J. Hilton
Geology and Economic Potential of the Muddy Ranch Inlier, North-Central Oregon, Mustafa Kamal
Molecular Mechanisms of Physalia Physalis Venom Modulation of Cardiac and Vascular Functions, Eva Luo
Proto-oncogene Regulation by Growth Factors in Bone Cells, Harold Lyndon Merriman
Molar and Incisor Changes with Wilson "Rapid Molar Distalization", D. Dween Muse
The Effects of Moderate Exercise Training on Nutrient Intake in Mildly Obese Women, Leann Onasch
Evaluation of Headgear Safety : A Comparative Study, William J. Pritchard
A Modified Nance Unilateral Molar Distalizer, Tracy J. Reiner
Characterization of hsd::MudX128 Operon Fusion Mutant of Escherichia coli K-12, Marjorie Ann T. Reyno