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Vol. 90 No. 1 (2018): 93rd Annual Meeting Abstracts
Vol. 90 No. 1 (2018): 93rd Annual Meeting Abstracts
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55632/pwvas.v90i1
Published:
2018-04-02
Meeting Abstracts-Oral
Implementation of Active Learning Pedagogies to Foster Teaching and Learning Environment
Yogendra M Panta, Kenan Hatipoglu
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Whitebark Pine Extract Augments Immune Responses that Diminish Bacterial Infection
MacKenzie Lynn Jacobs
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The Habitat Preferences of the Data Deficient, Cambarus spicatus
Riley W Aulick
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Using maximum entropy modeling to predict suitable habitat locations for the Cutshin Crayfish (Cambarus taylori)
Eric Tidmore, Zachary Loughman
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Habitat requirements of two common aquatic snakes, Regina septemvittata and Nerodia sipedon sipedon
Dan T Meyer, Mathew McKinney, Zachary Loughman
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Development of a Captive Rearing Protocol for Threatened & Endangered Appalachian Crayfish
Christopher Vopal, Emmy Delekta, Matthew McKinney, Zachary Loughman
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Reassessment of the Crayfishes of the Upper Ohio River Basin in Pennsylvania.
Tanya N. Khan, David Lieb, Matthew McKinney, Zachary Loughman
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Life History of Cambarus veteranus (Guyandotte River Crayfish); an imperiled West Virginia endemic
Nicole Marie Sadecky, Matthew McKinney, Zachary Loughman
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Evaluation of habitat characteristics associated with Podostemum ceratophyllum Michx. (Hornleaf riverweed), a foundation species in eastern North American rivers
Samuel Ansley Canfield
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Comparison of commercial touch DNA extraction systems utilizing the polymerase chain reaction technique
Hannah Dawn Nelson
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Seeking antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Daryll High, Steven Roof
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Enhancement of latent fingerprints on the adhesive side of tapes using various methods.
Kevanna Nicole Tyler
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Utilization of Francisella tularensis LVS to Generate a Plague/ Tularemia Vaccine
Rhiannon Virginia Macom, Joseph Horzempa
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The Effect of Chemical Constituents in Roundup on the Steroidogenic Pathway of Lymnaea palustris.
Carol Zygar Plautz, Colleen J Nolan, Sneha Reddy
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Diquat Dibromide-induced cellular and developmental abnormalities in the pond snail Lymnaea palustris: Analysis of calcium dysregulation and cytoskeletal targets.
Carol Zygar Plautz, Amaris Jalil
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A New Flora and Fauna from the Monongahela Group Upper Pennsylvanian of Doddridge County, WV.
E. Ray Garton, Zack Heck, Sam Benson, Robert L Pyle
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Crayfishes of the Potomac River Basin in West Virginia
Audrey Michelle Sykes
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Rib Pathology in the Tyrannosaurus rex Known as Tinker
E. Ray Garton
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Using digitized Native American skeletal remains to conduct osteological analyses.
Melissa Guydish, Kristy Henson
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Modeling the Transport of Manganese through Packed and Undisturbed Soil Columns
Ryan Matthew Mizia, David O'Dell
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Plastid genome evolution in the mycotrophic orchid genus Hexalectris Raf.
Craig Barrett
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Differences among Chestnut Hybrids and Their Litter Fauna
Annika Naylor, Michael Winters, Jordana LaFantasie, Melissa Thomas-VanGundy
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Tristan Quinones, Bruce Anthony
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Alcohol and Drug induced Neuronal Stem Cell Losses.
Kylie Shockley, Bruce Anthony
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Analysis of the effects of drugs and alcohol on neuronal stem cell differentiation.
Lauren Nicole Shelton, Bruce Anthony
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Hypo-virulent Cryphonectria parasitica and distribution/infection factors in southern Appalachia.
Michael Winters, Annika Naylor, Jordana LaFantasie, Melissa Thomas-VanGundy
Embryonic Neuronal Stemm Cell Differentiation is Drastically Effected by Single Doses of Alcohol and Methamphetamine
William Collin Mitchell, Bruce Anthony
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GPU Computing and its Applications in AI and Deep Learning
Samuel Thomas, Melvin Louis Bowers, Weidong Liao
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Aqueous Metal Ion Extraction: Manganese (II), Nickel (II), Copper (II), and Zinc
David Stone
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Aaron Nard, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV, 26074. The effects of Justicia americana removal on macroinvertebrate communities in two northern West Virginia Creeks.
Aaron David Nard, Tanya Khan, James Wood, Devyn Ferguson, Madison Huffman, Michaela Colvin
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Phylogenomics in Asarum section Hexastylis: serial innovations in floral form spawned from two geographically-widespread species.
Brandon T. Sinn, Christina Daragan, John V. Freudenstein, Craig F. Barrett
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Influence of Non-Equidiffusivity and Boundary Conditions on Finger Flame Acceleration
Mohammed Alkhabbaz
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Oscillating vs Accelerative Trends of Premixed Flame Propagation in Open Obstructed Channels
ABDULAFEEZ AKINOLA ADEBIYI, AMANDA CATHRENO, ELIZABETH RIDGEWAY, V’YACHESLAV AKKERMAN
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Numerical Simulation of Oxy-Fuel Premixed Combustion in a Supercritical CO2-diluted Environment.
ABDULAFEEZ AKINOLA ADEBIYI, KONSTANTIN KEMENOV, V’YACHESLAV AKKERMAN
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Re-defining burrowing crayfish in a new way using morphometrics.
Emmy Delekta
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A vanishing forest at the bottom of the river: the ecology of Podostemum ceratophyllum
James Wood
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Feasibility Analysis of Advanced Rail Energy Generation and Storage Technology Implementation for State of West Virginia
Kenan Hatipoglu, Yogendra Panta, Gregory Bottenfield
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Next Generation Sequencing Analysis and Map-based Cloning of RALF Insensitive Arabidopsis thaliana Lines.
Ryan Quigley, Jonathan Gilkerson
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The Life History and Observational Notes On Cambarus robustus
Gregory Allen Myers
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Meeting Abstracts-Poster
Investigation of the antibacterial activity of herbal leaves, extracts, and essential oils.
Samantha Studer, Skye Clark, Laura Robertson
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Net Acidity Titration and Water Quality Results for Acid Mine Drainage Water Samples from Morris Creek
Jacob Mosteller, Juliana Serafin
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Creating Chemistry Outcomes and Methods of Assessment: A Proposal
Juliana Serafin, Beth Pauley, Donna Lewis
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Scale Control in Oilfield Applications
Thomas Robert Nagy
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Characterizing the Production of Extracellular Vesicles over Time by LLC1, B16F0, and WISP1 KO B16F0 Cell Lines
Benjamin Thomas Lanham
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Investigating the Decline of Podostemum Ceratophyllum In West Virginia Rivers
Destinee Austin Davis, Edward B Beaumont, James L Wood
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Blockchain: Catching On.
Nicolette Bruley, Osman Guzide
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Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing
Jacob Russell Neterer, Osman Guzide
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Method Development for the Determination of Octopamine in Insect Hemolymph by HPLC with Electrochemical Detection.
Sierra Badley, Josue Montenegro, Dan DiLella, Ruth Conley
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Identification of plant extracts with antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant bacteria .
Kéren Lubembo, Joseph Horzempa
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Efficacy of Resazomycins Against LolDF-Expressing Gram-Negative Bacteria
Jaclyn Kitts
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A High-Throughput Screen of a Natural Extract Library for the Identification of Novel Antibiotics against Burkholderia cepacia
Joseph Angelo Ierulli, Joseph Horzempa
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Antimicrobial Effects of Arctostaphylos uva ursi Extract against Acinetobacter baumannii. Dicey Stewart*, Elliot Collins*, James Healy*, Caleb Martin*, Francisco Leon#, Joseph Horzempa*. *Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV. #Department of BioMolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
Dicey Stewart
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Susceptibility of Brucella ovis to resazurin and resorufin pentyl ether.
Amy L. Rawson, Deanna M. Schmitt
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Testing metal oxides for potential as photoelectrocatalysts using SEAL.
CJ Porter, Roger Cogar, Erica Harvey
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Evaluation of Shortest Path Algorithms for Solving Mazes.
Brian Crutchley, Jason Rafe Miller
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Vaccine development for protection against both Tularemia and Ebola
Gage Michael Pyles
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Solving Ordinary Differential Equations in Java.
Morgan Cadle, Jason Rafe Miller
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The role of FTL_1684 during Erythrocyte Invasion by Francisella tularensis.
Lisa Marie Nachtwey, Joseph Horzempa
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Aralia spinosa Extract Produces an Immunostimulotory Response Diminishing Infection by Francisella tularensis
Jennifer Myers, Elliot Collins, Roger Seeber, Joseph Horzempa
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Investigating the effects of summer 2016 floods on mosquito density in West Virginia and the potential relationship between flooding and West Nile Virus transmission in mosquito pools
Tim Niyogusaba, Mark Brian Watson, Eric Dotseth
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Prevalence of orthopedic complaints in a rural population in West Virginia.
Marissa Chase Workman, Greg E Popovich
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Sampling and testing for Fe, Cu and Pb using atomic absorption spectroscopy in Coal Run Hollow stream.
Matthew Scanlon, CAROLINE THOMPSON
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Nanopore Sensors And Signal Processing
Melvin L. Bowers
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The Viable but Non-Culturable State of Francisella tularensis
Kailee Cunningham, Jacob Pancake
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Instrumental Analysis of Methyl Salicylate
Mikhaela Pizana, Haley Price, Jacquelyn Cole
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Towards a Revision of Diastema within Central America
Scott Wentz
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Molecular dynamics investigation of surfactant micelles as a potential drug delivery vehicle
Rebecca Rutherford, Erica Harvey, Blake Mertz
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Trainability of functional deficits in adults with scoliosis.
Madison Stevenski, Greg E Popovich, Kristy Henson
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Screening of a Natural Product Library for the Discovery of Novel Leukemia Therapeutics
Kayla Michelle Hancher, Deanna Schmitt, Joseph Horzempa
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Steric-Induced Fluorescence via Methyl Substitution in Chalcone Dyes
Christopher A. DeRosa, Garrett Wilkins
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Differential effects of endocannabinoid modulation of gastric inflammation following exposure to ethanol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Hunter Lee Aliff, Matthew L. Eckard, Kristen R. Trexler, Steven G. Kinsey, Emily Silvestri
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SHArK and SEAL investigations of mixed metal oxides with photoelectrocatalytic potential.
Ashley Nicole Ruza, Jessica Michelle Johnson, Lindsey Marie LaNeve, Erica Harvey
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A Piperidine-Substituted Chalcone as a Molecular Rotor for Luminescent Viscosity Sensing
Christopher A. DeRosa, Michael Inman
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Optical Properties of Donor/Acceptor Chalcone Materials in Solution and the Solid State
Christopher A. DeRosa, Frederik Broendsted
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Duck Potato Extract May Lead to the Inhibition of Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Adam Edward Bert, Joseph Horzempa, Roger Seeber
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The Role of FTL_1228 in Erythrocyte Invasion by Francisella tularensis.
Dylan Thomas Anderson
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In Vitro Effects of Mushroom Extracts on Brain Tumor Cells
Oddai Gharib
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The role of FTL_0893 during Erythrocyte Invasion by Francisella tularensis
Katelyn Yauch, Lisa Nachtwey, Joseph Horzempa
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The characterization of F. tularensis-mosquito interactions following acquisition of these bacteria from nectar.
Kole Alan Starkey
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GPU Computing: The Future of Computing
Parker Anthony
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Analysis of the effect of drugs and alcohol on adult differentiated neuronal stem cells.
Emily Morgan Knight, Bruce Charles Anthony
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Analysis of GABA receptor expression in differentiated embryonic neuronal stem cells after treatment with opioids, methamphetamine, and alcohol
Sydney Taylor Stewart, Bruce Anthony
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Immunocytochemical Analysis of Neuronal Phenotype in Long Term Differentiation of Rodent E14 Neuronal Stem Cells.
Erick Hunter Trent
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The Analysis of DNA Damage and Cell Loss due to Alcohol and Opiate Drug Exposure on Undifferentiated Stem Cells.
Connor Levi Thomas
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Synthesis and characterization of a cobalt complex bearing a chiral nitrogen-based ligand.
Seth Keith, Kasumi Hayashi, Joanna Webb
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Spin-Labeling of Proteins via Genetically Encoded Unnatural Amino Acids
JEFFREY MCNIELL
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Tick surveillance and identification in Upshur County, WV
Wyatt H Adkins, Chaise C Bertocci, James L DeMarco, Kimberly A. Bjorgo-Thorne
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Tick Collection and Identification Methods
Jimmy DeMarco, Chaise Bertocci, Wyatt Adkins, Kimberly A. Bjorgo-Thorne
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Internet of Intelligent Things and Applications
Levi Parrett, Weidong Liao
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Distribution and habitat preferences of eastern hellbenders within the Greenbrier River
James Hartley
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The NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program at Shepherd: major activities and outcomes
Qing Wang, Zhijun Wang
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Automating parameter change and data virtualization for simulations of a combinational cancer therapy
YITIAN YAO, CHRISTIAN BURNS, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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How to use R to generate Violin Plots to assist in sensitivity analysis of a cancer model
BRIAN CRUTCHLEY, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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HALEY K. MCGUFFIN and GREG E. POPOVICH, Dept of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV, 26201. Losing 100 pounds: case-study analysis of the implementation of hypercaloric “cheat” meals to facilitate progressive weight loss.
Haley K McGuffin
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Blood Octopamine levels affiliated with righting and exploration behaviors in Gromphadorhina portentosa, a Madagascar hissing cockroach
Allison M. Lott, Sierra Badley, Ruth A. Conley
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Software development for data analysis using multiple-curve graphs through excel spreadsheets
YITIAN YAO, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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Osteological Analysis of Indian Black Market Human Remains
Daria Laine Seccurro
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Treatment strategy for responders in a combinatorial OXP and IL12 therapy based on a calibrated cancer model
DALLAS GIANNINY, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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Treatment strategy for non-responders and partial-responders based on a calibrated cancer model in response to an immuno-chemotherapy
BRENDAN JARRELL, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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Stability analysis of the high-tumor equilibrium of a tumor growth model in response to combination therapy involving 4-1BB and IL-12
Yitian Yao, Zhijun Wang, Qing Wang, DAVID J. Klinke
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In Vitro Effects of Coal and Progesterone on Glioblastoma Proliferation and Progestogen Receptor Expression
Victoria Gayle Ramey, Edgar Lopez, Gerald Hankins
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Anti-tumor activity of Organometallic Compounds
Abha Maskey, Sharon Molnar, Gerald Hankins
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Genetic diversity and morphological variation in a vulnerable WV native orchid, Corallorhiza bentleyi
Nicole Fama
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Microbial substrate utilization in soils of two WV watersheds with different vegetation structures.
Aida E Jimenez Esquilin, Zachary Harris, Caleb Duncan
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Bilateral internal thoracic arteries emerging distal to the anterior scalene muscles: Implications in coronary artery bypass grafting.
Brooke E. Bertus, MATTHEW J ZDILLA, H. WAYNE LAMBERT
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The prevalence of the accessory infraorbital foramen among sexes: preliminary results.
Branigan Leora McGowan
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Sexual Dimorphism of the Zygomatic Bone
Benjamin Louis Wharton
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Analysis of Neuronal Stem Cell Vesicle Packaging After Treatment with Drugs of Abuse.
Sabrina Pauline Burtner
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Development of magnetic solder for improved solder joints formed in microgravity.
JOSEPH GRAVES IV, SIERRA PORTILLO, BRYAN SWAUGER, JOHN KUHLMAN, AARON DUNKLE
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Utilizing Environmental DNA to Assess Fish Community Composition of the West Run Watershed, Monongalia County, WV
Michelle Williams
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Growth of Community-Acquired MRSA strain USA300 Multi-drug Transporter Mutants is inhibited by Extracts of Tyrol Knapweed, Centaurea nigrescens.
Kyra P. Lasko, Kyra P. Lasko, Kathryn D. Robinson, Kathryn D. Robinson
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Applying an Xbox Kinect to the Two-Compartment Model of Body Composition
Rachel Elaine Fulks, Kristy Henson, Greg Popovich
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