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Object control skills of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2013-08)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing classification of disability in the U.S., with 1 in every 50 births resulting in a person diagnosed with ASD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Several ... -
Occurrence of cercariae in a permanent pond and stream
(1980-05)This investigation deals with the occurrence of cercariae in a permanent pond in contrast to those occurred in a stream. The snails were hand collected and microscopically observed for the emergence of cercariae in the ... -
An Offensive Seasonal Analysis of Girls' High School Fast Pitch Softball in Iowa and Michigan (1994-1998)
(2000-05)Offensive softball(SB) statistics were examined for 69 Michigan (MI) and 120 Iowa (IA) teams that had qualified for their respective state SB tournaments to determine the effect of playing seasons on their performance. ... -
Optimization of chondrogenic potential in transplanted adipose-derived stem cells for treatment of osteoarthritis
(2019-05)Importance: Osteoarthritis (OA) has, and will continue to be, the leading form of musculoskeletal disease in the United States. More pragmatic and less invasive techniques for treating OA are required if physicians are to ... -
The optimum number of repetitions to be used with isokinetic training programs
(1985-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal number of repetitions necessary to obtain maximal effectiveness for isokinetic training. 16 males & 23 females from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse & the Cybex ... -
Outer surface protein (Osp) F subfamily antibody responses during Lyme disease
(2018-12)Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in the United States. The CDC currently recommends a two-test system comprised of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay followed by a Western blot for laboratory diagnosis. ... -
“Own your own narrative”: A qualitative study exploring the Black dental student experience, relationship to their institution, and sense of belonging on campus
(2023-05)Dental education has, in recent years, focused renewed attention on diversity, equity, and institution at the institution level (CODA, 2016). However, despite recruitment and admissions efforts, enrollment and graduation ... -
The pacing landscape : comparison of relative power output in hypoxia and normoxia
(2013-12)Power output (PO) is systematically decreased at higher altitude; but, in air resisted activities the reduction in power losses to air friction is larger than the decreases in aerobic PO and result in a better performance ... -
Papanicolaou screening awareness and involvement by Hmong American women aged 18 to 64 years in La Crosse, Wisconsin
(2011-05-04)The investigator in this study sought to determine the Pap test coverage for Hmong American women aged 18 to 64 in La Crosse County, and also to determine the reasons (particularly socioeconomic, demographic, and cultural ... -
Parasite survey of fathead minnows, golden shiners, and white suckers used as bait in Wisconsin
(2011-05)The purpose of this study was to identify and describe parasites species in three Wisconsin baitfish species from five different baitfish sources. Baitfish examined were fathead minnow (Pimephales pramelas), golden shiner ... -
Parasites of catostomid fishes from navigation pools 8 and 9 of the upper Mississippi River (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and the lower Missouri National Recreational River (Nebraska, South Dakota)
(2007-05)The Mississippi River System has undergone severe alterations for navigation and flood control, and has suffered from point and non-point source pollution throughout modern times. Though parasite communities can be important ... -
Parent goals for school-sponsored adapted participation for students with disabilities
(2015-08)School-sponsored adapted sport (AS) programs are increasing in school districts. With recent clarifications of legislation regarding extracurricular activities for students with disabilities (SWD), more schools are ... -
Parent perceptions of extracurricular sport programs for high school students with disabilities
(2017-10-24)Although federal laws require equal opportunities for all students, few high school students with disabilities (SWD) participate in school-sponsored extracurricular sport. Recently, more school-sponsored adapted sport ... -
Parent, teacher, and self perceptions of gifted student social skills
(2011-05)Social skills competency appears to be critical to the development of positive interpersonal relationships and may serve to increase social connectedness and psychological well-being (Merrell, 1999; Ross, Shochet, & Bellair, ... -
Parental decision making process and perceptions of outdoor pursuit facilitators for their child with disabilities
(2021-08)In striving to reach the World Health Organization’s definition of health, physical activity (PA) that influences the mental and social aspects of health should be employed. One of the most efficient ways we can achieve ... -
Patterns of artificial tanning use and the perceived risk of skin cancer by high school students in a midwestern city
(1996)This prospective prevalence study was designed to identify patterns of artificial tanning use and determine the perceived risk of skin cancer among adolescents at two high schools. Four hundred and sixty subjects completed ... -
Perceived barriers in accessing adequate nutrition among food insecure households within a food desert
(2013-12)The United States Department of Agriculture identifies low-income neighborhoods with low access to a grocery store as food deserts. The purpose of this study is to determine the barriers households face in accessing ... -
Perceived body image : selected lifestyle practices and their relationship to physical self-esteem
(1993)This study examined physical self-esteem in 302 college age females with special attention to the perceived physical appearance subdomain. Further investigation addressed body image and nutritional and exercise practices ... -
Perceived body image : selected lifestyle practices and their relationship to physical self-esteem
(1993-07-26)5203 This study examined physical self-esteem in 302 college age females with special attention to the perceived physical appearance subdomain. Further investigation addressed body image and nutritional and exercise practices ...