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Effect of computer-aided instruction versus traditional modes on student PT's learning musculoskeletal special tests
(2007)
Title . Effect of computer-aided instruction versus traditional modes on student PT's learning musculoskeletal special tests. Problem . Lack of quantitative evidence to support the use of computer-aided instruction (CAI) ...
Applying microwave technology in sintering of dental zirconia
(2009)
Introduction . This study examined the differences in physical properties of Y-TZP sintered in conventional and microwave furnaces. Material and methods . I: Flexural strength: Twenty bars of Y-TZP were prepared from Zircad ...
A parent-implemented shared storybook reading intervention for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders
(2009)
Background . Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), a group of disabilities characterized by difficulty with communication and social interaction, have fewer opportunities for early literacy activities like shared ...
The effect of behavioral intervention on the need for adjunctive medication treatment in children with ADHD
(2007)
The current study was designed to determine the impact of behavioral intervention on the need for medication in both the home and school setting, as well as to evaluate the dose of medication required as a function on ...
Communicating science: A novel frame of reverence
(2009)
Scientists, science educators, and communicators commit an enormous amount of effort to promote science literacy but the evidence suggests that we consistently fail to produce results that scale with the investment. Thus ...
College student knowledge of New York State gaming laws and self-reported gambling participation
(2006)
The purpose of the exploratory study was to describe college student knowledge of New York State gaming laws, their confidence in the accuracy of their knowledge, and their self-reported willingness to engage in various ...
Becoming a dentist: A panoramic x-ray of the professional socialization of dental students
(2009)
This research explores the professional socialization of dental students at a public university in New York State. The ethnographic study focuses on the mechanisms through which dental students are socialized into the ...
Assessing the current hand hygiene knowledge and attitudes in Buffalo Public School teachers and the hand hygiene practices of teachers and students to guide future hand hygiene promotion programs
(2009)
Problem under investigation . Following the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections among Buffalo school children, an elevated concern for infectious disease transmission in the schools led to ...
College students use of alcohol and related consequences: Exploring differences by gender and sexual orientation
(2007)
The objective of this dissertation was to explore the differences in the use and misuse of alcohol and related consequences in a large nationally representative sample of college students who have clearly identified their ...
ALS: The needs of the family caregiver
(2006)
The goals of this study were to develop a model of the needs of the ALS family caregivers, to assess the quality of life of family caregivers, and to examine the relationship of identified needs and QoL to patient and ...