The Bubonic Plague
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A 5 page overview of the Bubonic plague. Paper covers its history, modern occurrences, prevention & treatment etc.; Bibliography lists 4 sources *(See Also Blackdea.wps -- under Western Civ. category).
Filename: Bubonic.wps

The Bubonic Plague & The Organism Which Causes It / Yersinia Pestis
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A 16 page examination of the bubonic plague, its causative agent and its various forms. Includes information on vectors, treatment, and morphology. Bibliography includes fifteen sources.
Filename: Bubonorg.wps

Alzheimer's Disease
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A 5 page overview of this insidious disease. The writer discusses the changes in the brain, the symptoms, incidence of the disease, the difficulties of coping, and the feelings experienced by the patient and the loved ones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGalz2.wps

A Chemotherapeutic Approach to AIDS Treatment
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A 6 page overview of the epidemiology of Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and approaches to its treatment. Describes the use of saquinavir mesylate as a chemotherapeutic protease inhibitors which inhibits the replication of the HIV virus. Describes the mechanism of this inhibition and relates its effectiveness on viral load. Concludes that a ritonavir/saquinavir mesylate combination is one of the most formidable weapon to date in the battle against HIV infection. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPaidsCh.wps

A Mothers Perspective on ADHD
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This 11 page paper considers the concerns of a mother who has just been told her child has been diagnosed as suffering form ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). The paper is written in the form of a letter addressed to her own mother, in which she discusses her concerns and information she has discovered about the condition, its symptoms, causes and treatments. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEadhdlt.wps

A Neurological Basis for Aggression
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A 7 page research paper which summarizes three scientific journal articles pertaining to neurological processes in the brain and aggression. The writer specifically addresses the role of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, and how low levels of this chemical in the brain have been linked to aggressive behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Neuroagg.wps

A Randomized Comparison of Cellulose Acetate Dialyzers and Polysulfone Membrane Dialyzers: Assessing Variations in Mortality Rates for Dialysis Patients: A Research Proposal
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal that provides comparison of cellulose acetate dialyzers and polysulfone membrane dialyzers and mortality rates in dialysis patients. This paper introduces the problem, outlines the significant of the study, asserts a research hypothesis, and provides a review of the current literature that considers this issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHRenal.rtf

A Study Designed to Assess the Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy in Treating Type I Diabetes Mellitus
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A 25 page proposal to evaluate the efficacy of insulin pump therapy verses that of magnetic release polymer therapy for Type I Diabetes Mellitus. Provides a review of the literature and presents the hypothesis that insulin pump therapy will perform either equivalently to or superior to magnetic polymer delivery systems for insulin delivery. Suggests experimental methodology for testing this hypothesis and supports the contention that this performance can be judged through a comparison of HbA1c values, body mass index (BMI), and hypoglycemic episodes before and after initiation of therapy with data provided in the literature. Includes an extensive discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of treatment methodology. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPdiabPm.wps

Achromatopsia : Color Blindness
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A 7 page paper. While achromatopsia is indeed color blindness, it would be wrong to consider it an inconvenient condition. The fact is that there are a number of different forms of achromatopsia, some of which affect every aspect of the person's life. This essay describes the different types of this condition, the causes and incidence of it. The essay also discusses how those affected with achromatopsia cope and the kinds of strategies they use. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGachrom.wps

Acid Tolerance in Streptococcus mutans
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A 14 page discussion of the physiological mechanism employed by this species of oral bacteria which allow it to exist in the rapidly fluctuating pH levels of the human mouth. The author details how the cellular membrane of the organism is critical in this process, selectively allowing protons to pass out of the cell and preventing them from passing into the cell. This ability allows S. mutans a selective advantage. Acidogenicity (the ability to generate acid) and acidurance (the ability to function in an acidic environment) are the primary physiological traits of this organism which make it such an important factor in the production of dental caries as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPstrept.rtf