Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2008. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 198-210).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Capital Bible Seminary, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-104).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union, 1987. / Vita. Bibliography: leaves 116-118.

The aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the potential of making meaning in illness to contribute to emotional healing. The present medical model with its focus on "cure" restricts patients' access to their own healing abilities. A more healing approach recognizes the contribution of patients' inner strength to the healing process as well as incorporating conventional medical treatment. The study approach is henneneutic in that it examines the meaning that participants made of their illness experience, autobiographical in that it draws on my own life, and phenomenological in that it focuses on lived experience. This research study shows nurses how patients can be supported as they develop internal strength and make personal meaning in their life through the struggle of dealing with illness.

Wound healing in skin is a complex process involving inflammatory responses, cell proliferation and migration, and extracellular matrix deposition. While, all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is believed to promote wound healing in skin, there are contradictory reports on its effect in both in vivo and in vitro studies. This study aimed at investigating the effects of ATRA at a concentration of 1μM (in DMSO) on cell migration and proliferation in ‘wound’ closure. A HaCaT and a HDF cell line as well as a co-culture of both cell lines were utilized. The cultures were maintained in DMEM supplemented with 5% fetal bovine serum incubated at 37ºC in a 5% CO2 in air humidified incubator. Scratch ‘wounding’ of the HaCaT culture and the co-culture were carried out prior to treatment with ATRA or its controls [DMSO (vehicle control) or DMEM (untreated control)]. ATRA did not have a significant effect on cell proliferation in either the HaCaT or HDF cultures or in the co-cultures. DMSO inhibited proliferation in the HDF cultures and in the co-cultures, while there was no effect on the HaCaT cultures. In addition, ATRA had no significant effect on ‘cell migration’ during ‘wound’ closure in both the HaCaT culture and the co-culture. However, DMSO appeared to be inhibitory to migration of cells in both cultures as there was a significant decrease in migration in cultures grown in DMSO when compared to ATRA treatment. The failure of ATRA to promote cell migration and proliferation during ‘wound’ closure in the HaCaT culture and the co-culture would seem to suggest that the activity of ATRA was compromised by DMSO.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Open University. BLDSC no. DX220316.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Clark University, 1910. / Bibliography: p. 469-483.

The purpose of this practicum is about an exploration of a new idea of nature and how well design landscapes can help facilitate healing and well-being for people in the urban context and healthcare institution. We live in a time where the city is expanding again and again beyond its limits, slowly taking over the natural landscape that exists beyond its boundaries. As the city continues to grow outwards into the landscape, it also continues to grow inwards, slowly becoming denser; filling the void spaces that exist with additional buildings. Natural landscapes and pockets of green space that have claimed land in the city are always in danger of being taken over by development. The landscape has the potential to create an extension of the hospital through a space for people to pause and connect with nature, while improving quality of life and providing a positive experience for a patient during their time of healing.

Thesis (M.A.)--Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1990. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 45-49).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-134).