Thesis--PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-80).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-80).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-80).

This thesis consists of a large composition for violoncello and orchestra, together with an analytical paper in which I discuss my compositional techniques and some of their historical antecedents. The composition draws on the genres of imaginary musical theater, the symphonic poem, and the concerto. It was also inspired by the story of Hermes, the messenger god from Greek mythology. While the myth partially informs the compositional structure, the work is ultimately meant to showcase the versatility of the cello, the coloristic range of the orchestra (in some cases emulating the orchestral styles of previous composers), the balance of cello and orchestra together, and the eclectic invocation of many compositional techniques separately and simultaneously. These techniques encompass set theory (the use of unordered pitch collections), polytonality, and serialism. It is composed in a post-romantic style.

In the past decade Arabidopsis thaliana has become an important system for studying meiosis in flowering plants. The identification of meiotic mutants has provided an important approach to studying plant meiosis. The availability of the Arabidopsis genome sequence together with developments in proteomics and bioinformatics provides an additional route for the identification of meiotic proteins and analysis of their functional interrelationships. This study has used a proteomics approach to identify a member of the SWI2/SNF2 chromatin remodelling gene family (Atchr24). Although a variety defects was observed in Atchr24 male meiocytes cytogenetic, at least two T-DNA insertion lines on this gene appear normal. Secondly, this research has also used a bioinformatics approach to identify a potential orthologue of Pch2/TRIP13 in Arabidopsis. PCH2 (Pachytene checkpoint 2) is a member of the AAA+ ATPase family of proteins. This study reveals that AtPCH2 plays an essential role in the controlled formation of meiotic crossovers (COs). Cytogenetic analysis of two Atpch2 T-DNA insertion lines revealed a high frequency of univalents at MI. The number of chiasmata (COs) is reduced to ~ 70% of wild-type (WT). Genetic analysis revealed that Atpch2 has significantly weaker CO interference than WT leading to a redistribution of COs along the chromosomes. The recombination defect is accompanied by incomplete chromosome synapsis. Immunolocalisation of the chromosome axis protein AtASY3 and cohesin, AtSYN1 appears normal. However in contrast to WT, AtASY1 co-localises with the synaptonemal protein AtZYP1 in ii Atpch2 rather than becoming depleted in regions of synapsis and the meiotic progression of Atpch2 is delayed during pachytene by ~5 hours. These observations suggest a defect in remodeling of the chromosome axes and highlight how this process is essential for normal CO control.

Digital time is coming, digital applications are getting bigger to the bandwidth demand, the optical fiber communication industry getting more important. Taiwan businessman joined the supply chain by flexible production support and reduced the costs of spare parts and components. With the cost thrust force and the Asian market attraction, the production center of huge plants have moved toward the Asian and Pacific area, and it makes Taiwan manufacturers become low-cost and good-quality suppliers of spare parts and components. Under price's pressure and Chinese market's fast rising, this is a good opportunity for Taiwan manufacturers. This research is about foreign investment of location choice theories, clustering effects, and eclectic paradigms to find out its best model and location. The finding pointed out that Taiwan optical communication entrepreneur must expanded upstream or formed alliances downstream, ex. equipment manufacturers. The enterprise must get off low-cost opinion, and endeavor to research and developing work. The optical communication industry Clustering effect is not only on manufacturing, but also being emphasized on function communications between research and marketing. The globalization lies in whether to have the conformity resources and operation ability. This research shows the investment environment vicissitude and the global thinking, and is expected to help the decision-making suggestions offering.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009. / Title from title screen (site viewed March 2, 2010). PDF text: iv, 90 p. ; 2 Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3386753. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Cancer and malaria are among the most life-threatening diseases globally. Cancer is responsible for about 125,000 annual deaths globally. In 2015, the World Health Organization report estimated that 236000-635000 people died of malaria. These diseases are complicated by the development of resistance to available chemotherapeutic agents. Natural products have been recognized for their major applications in the identification of drug leads in drug discovery. Viola philippica Car, Viola yedoensis Makino (Violaceae), Triclisia subcordata Oliv (Menispermeaceae) and Cyclicodiscus gabunensis Harms (Fabaceae) are medicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases including malaria or cancer in China and West Africa. However, the bioactive compounds are unknown. Therefore, this study evaluated the in vitro anticancer and antimalarial activities of the four medicinal plants and searched their bioactive compounds. The in vitro anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial assays were demonstrated respectively using sulforhodamine B dye and Syber green 1 fluorescence assay methods. Bioassay-guided fractionation and purification were performed. Structural elucidation was performed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry analysis. Results revealed the anticancer and antimalarial activities of T. subcordata; V. philippica, and V. yedoensis to be bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids (cycleanine, isochondodendrine and 2′-norcocsuline) and/or cyclotides. The cycleanine analogues were synthesized and found to be more potent than cycleanine. Induction of apoptosis by these alkaloids has also been determined. This study could serve as basis for the support of use of these plants in cancer and/or malaria treatment. The BBIQ alkaloids and analogues could serve as lead compounds in drug discovery. Future in vivo studies need to be carried out on these alkaloids to get drug approval.

Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree oil) is commonly used by the general public in the treatment of superficial dermatological conditions. There is a growing body of evidence to support its use as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent. However, there is little evidence of the in vivo penetration of components of the oil through the skin, imperative to ensure its use is directed appropriately and safely. Furthermore the extent of TTO’s ability as an anti-inflammatory agent and its potential mode of action are not know. This thesis describes the adaption and validation of the method in vivo dermal microdialysis in order to identify and quantify components of tea tree oil present at the dermal epidermal junction following the topical application of 100% TTO. In vitro investigations identified that the addition of hydroxypoply –β-cyclodextrin to the perfusate, the adjustment of flow rate and the use of cuprophan membranes ensured optimal recovery of components. Furthermore tape stripping was utilized to identify components present within the stratum corneum (SC). These methods were coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and were successful in the identification and quantification of terpinen-4-ol, 115.64±28.1 (ng±SEM) and 1,8 cineole, 15.05±2.6 at the dermal epidermal junction (n=10). Also the presence of 9 hydrophilic and lipid components (overall subjects) were observed within this top layer of epidermis (n=7). In addition the potential anti-inflammatory action of TTO and its component T-4-ol is investigated in vitro using the HaCaT cell line (model keratinocytes) including exploration of a potential mode of action. An inflammatory action was induced using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the cell supernatant analysed using the MSD™ electronchemiluminesence assay. A statistically significant increase in the release of IL1β was observed when non-stimulated HaCaT cells were incubated with TTO (not T-4-ol alone), compared to control (medium alone). Furthermore a statistically significant increase in IL6 was observed when non-stimulated HaCaT cells were incubated with TTO and T-4-ol compared with the incubation of stimulated HaCaT cells with the oil and its component. Investigation into the effect of TTO and T-4-ol on the transcription factor NFқB demonstrated that the oil and its component did not exert its effect by initiation of this pathway. The findings of this research have implications for clinical practice, particularly in the use of TTO on areas of dermatological inflammation and its use on ‘healthy’ skin.