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  • About
  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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A Visual Rhetorical Analysis of the Hillbilly Stereotype

Johnson, Devon V. 18 May 2017 (has links)
This study explores the concept of visual argument as it applies to the archetypal evolution of the hillbilly stereotype. Building on David Birdsell and Leo Groarke's theory of the archetype as a common element of visual argument, this study focuses on the visual archetypal construction of the rural hillbilly in twentieth-century mass media and in twenty first century internet memes, and it makes a case for the argumentative components of the archetype. Beginning with an analysis of early twentieth-century postcards, this study establishes the foundational elements of the hillbilly archetype as a symptom of class-based prejudice and explores how these key elements are visible in online memes, with particular attention to the genre of 'Trump Voter' memes that emerged as a response to the 2016 United States presidential campaign. These key archetypal elements compose a visual argument in favor of the idea of a degenerate and inferior rural America and represent a particularly dangerous rhetorical tool that can be mobilized to discount the concerns of rural people. / Master of Arts
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Religious concerns of Southern Appalachian migrants in a north central city

Cunningham, Earl Harold January 1962 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University.
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Magic in the mountains: selected writings on people and places in West Virginia

Hyde, Lucia K. January 1999 (has links)
Boston University. University Professors Program Senior theses. / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / 2031-01-02
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History of Nursing in Appalachia

Loury, Sharon D. 27 February 2017 (has links)
No description available.
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Assessing Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitudes of Family Medicine Residents toward Opioid Prescribing in Rural South Central Appalachia Residency Program

Towe, Aaron, Baker, Brent, Gach, Sarah 12 April 2019 (has links)
Intro: Opioids and their role in medicine, their use and abuse, have become a topic of intense scrutiny and interest over the last several years. Since 1999, the number of opioid overdose deaths has quadrupled, while the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S has increased by the same factor. Federal lawmakers, law enforcement, pharmaceutical companies, and investigative journalists have all become involved in what is often called “the opioid epidemic”, a stage where the issues of pain management, drug abuse, regulation, and autonomy are in seeming opposition. Physicians are uniquely positioned on this stage, both as healers and healthcare providers, professionals tasked with managing pain, preventing and treating addiction and overdose, and advocating for the needs of the population they serve. Paradoxically, issues related to pain management, addiction, and abuse are widely underrepresented in the educational curricula of most physicians’ formal training. This study aims to assess the attitudes and knowledge related to opioids in family medicine residents in a rural Appalachian residency program; as well as measure how these attitudes and knowledge change in the cohort after a limited course of education in issues surrounding opioid use, prescription, and abuse. It is our hope that this intervention will edify the residents, and they will feel more prepared to confront issues surrounding opioids as they move forward in their careers. Methods: Residents were given a ten-item questionnaire that assessed their knowledge of current Tennessee and Virginia state laws with regards to the prescription of opioids: The questionnaire also included an open-ended question where residents were asked to express how they felt about prescribing opioids: opinions they had formed, things they learned, things that they wished were different. Responses were uniquely identified by a paired code that abstracted the identity of the respondent from subsequent analysis. After anonymous collection of the completed questionnaire and open-ended response, a 30 minute didactic session was administered by the authors outlining common issues with opioid prescriptions, an overview of current TN and VA state law regarding opioid prescription, clinic policy, and discussion with residents of current thinking regarding best practices. The questionnaire was then administered again, responses were anonymously gathered and paired with their pre-didactic identification number. The responses were then analyzed to assess the impact of the didactic on understanding of current opioid prescribing law, and the open ended responses were examined for common themes in residents’ perception of prescribing opioids while in residency. - Conclusions: In general, short and focused didactic education regarding current state laws regarding opioid prescription appears to benefit residents understanding of how to prescribe opioids appropriately. Residents generally find the processes surrounding opioid prescription challenging, medically and emotionally, and are interested in more education about the topic.
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The Influence of Private Colleges on Appalachian Identity: A Descriptive Case Study

Chisom, Brian Thomas 20 April 2009 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to describe the role private colleges in Appalachia play in shaping the region's identity using a descriptive case study method of inquiry. Private colleges have served a vital role in Appalachia in that they have allowed many students in the region the opportunity to attain a college degree. Consequently, these institutions have afforded students in the Appalachian region the chance for a higher quality of life than many of their parents or grandparents (Lloyd, 1969; Neal, 1983; Searles, 1995).However, these same colleges have also served as interveners in Appalachia, and thus been involved in the formation of the region's identity with both positive and negative consequences (Ashworth, 1913; McNeil, 1995; Whisnant, 1994). This study explored Grant College's impact on Appalachian identity by seeking an emic characterization of the institution's role in the region from faculty, staff and students, and the institution's public proclamations. Additionally, this research provided insights into the historic and evolving role of private colleges in the Appalachian region as well as the influence of higher education on regional identity. The findings of this study indicated that Grant College is not engaged in systematic cultural intervention in Appalachia; however, this study does not conclude this is necessarily the case at other institutions in the region.Further exploration of this topic might yield different findings and expand upon the research produced in this study. / Ph. D.
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Assessment of Risk of Eating Disorders Among Adolescents in Appalachia

Miller, Merry N., Verhegge, Ruth, Miller, Barney E., Pumariega, Andres J. 01 January 1999 (has links)
Objective: Students from 5 public schools in east Tennessee in grades 6 through 10 were assessed for their risk of eating disorder. Method: The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT40), a self-administered questionnaire, was given anonymously to 1,302 male and female adolescents. Results: The results showed that 19.8% of females and 3.7% of males scored above 29, indicating high risk for development of an eating disorder. There was also a trend toward increased prevalence of risk in areas that are more rural. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the risk for eating disorders may be greater in rural areas than has previously been believed. This has implications for understanding the etiology of these diseases as well as demonstrating the need for more research in these often underserved areas.
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A Map of the United States of America with Part of the Adjoining Provinces from the latest Authorities (file 0825_016_03_03)

01 January 1807 (has links)
Scale 1 inch = 160 British Statue Miles. Published in A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography by George Alexander Cooke. London, 1807. Drawn by Aaron Arrowsmith and engraved by J. Lodge. It shows the eastern United States and southern Canada from Nova Scotia to a portion of Florida and west to the Mississippi. Rivers and several towns in Pennsylvania are named. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1101/thumbnail.jpg
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Contributing Factors to Drug Abuse in the Appalachian Region

Holcombe, Will 06 April 2022 (has links)
The Appalachian region faces widescale drug use and opioid addiction that exceeds the national average, and the crisis needs more attention in order to properly address the issue. Many previous studies have documented the problems Appalachian residents face regarding widespread opioid addiction and other diseases of despair. However, this study focuses on two causes behind the opioid crisis: a lack of access to medical care and over prescription of opioids. Additionally, the problem is affected by social and economic factors that perpetuate the problem of opioid addiction within Appalachia. For this study, previous research and studies on opioid abuse in Appalachia will be compiled into a literature review to make connections and determine previous identified factors contributing to the opioid crisis in the Appalachian region. Additionally, health professionals in Appalachia were be interviewed to provide professional perspective on the opioid addiction crisis in the Appalachian region. An infographic highlighting recovery rates and positive outcomes concerning the opioid addiction crisis was also developed to provide an accurate, positive outlook on the situation to the public. Several factors were identified as major contributors to the opioid crisis in Appalachia. These include mental health issues, PTSD from a variety of sources, association with drug users and normalization of drug use, and chronic pain relief. The principal problem identified revolved around the relationship between an easy access to opioids and a lack of access to medical care. The Appalachian region needs appropriate medical resources that would improve quality of life in the region and reduce opioid addiction.
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Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement

Wilhoit, Kathryn 14 April 2022 (has links)
Podium presentation on Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement.

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