Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2001. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 264-276).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2005. / Supervisor: César Salgado. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2006. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 238-248). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

Candy Chang developed a public art installation where people are given the opportunity to write their answers to "Before I Die I want to ________." in a public space. I created one of these walls in Denton, TX and set it to music in a 12 minutes and 42 second piece titled Before I Die..., which combines elements of South Indian carnatic music, gospel, R&B, jazz fusion, and minimalism. The composition was influenced by the music of several crossover artists Becca Stevens, Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Nico Muhly, Poovalur Sriji, Tigran Hamasyan, and James Blake. Crossover music, fusion, and third-stream are all synonymous terms used to describe music where multiple genres or styles are authentically combined. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the balance of musical elements in crossover works as well as how specific works composed by the artists mentioned have influenced the creation of the Before I Die... piece.

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BACKGROUND: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is the most severe form of cutaneous adverse drug reaction and is characterized by extensive epidermal destruction of the skin and mucosal surfaces. Controversy remains regarding the immunopathogenesis of the disease. It has long been assumed that CD8 cytotoxic T cells mediate cell death by releasing cytotoxic granules and soluble granulysin that trigger keratinocyte apoptosis. However, this does not explain the massive cell death or inflammation that is observed clinically. We have preliminary evidence from transcriptional profiling of patient skin samples suggesting that the cell death pathways necroptosis and pyroptosis may mediate SJS/TEN. Herein we utilize retrospectively and prospectively collected patient samples to investigate these cell death pathways. OBJECTIVE: The goals of this study are two-fold: (i) to investigate cell death pathways in retrospectively-collected (SJS/TEN) patient skin samples and (ii) to directly test the cell death mediators and pathways mediating SJS/TEN using a novel in vitro model. METHODS: Clinically and histopathologically confirmed SJS/TEN skin specimens and control skin specimens from non-blistering T cell mediated drug reactions and healthy skin were obtained following retrospective analysis from a multi-centered patient database. Gene expression profiling is being performed using the NanoString nCounter® System on these samples as a second patient cohort to confirm and expand on preliminary study findings. In parallel, we have optimized the use of a novel human skin platform for an in vitro model of SJS/TEN. We also collected human serum from a prospective study of SJS/TEN and control patients and have optimized and are actively collecting blister fluid from SJS/TEN and control patients in an ongoing prospective study for use in this model. RESULTS: Through an extensive pathology database and medical record search of potential cases at Brigham and Women's Hospital, we identified a second patient cohort of SJS/TEN, non-blistering delayed-type drug hypersensitivity reactions and healthy controls. We identified and are collecting thorough demographic, clinical and laboratory data on 61 potential candidates for SJS/TEN, 4 for Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia Syndrome (DRESS), and 200 for Morbilliform Drug Eruptions (MDE). This second cohort is in the final step of analysis with review by an expert clinician to confirm cases. In parallel, we have designed an expansive gene panel to confirm cell death mediator and marker transcription in our bank of skin samples. This 815 gene panel uses the pre-designed panel from Nanostring®, spiked with an additional 30 genes specific to apoptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis. We reviewed multiple potential in vitro skin models and identified GenoSkin® as the most suitable human skin platform for our in vitro model. We collected serum from 6 SJS/TEN patients and 6 non-blistering drug reaction patients and 3 healthy controls, and are actively collecting blister fluid from SJS/TEN and thermal burn control patients for analysis in this model. CONCLUSIONS: Our preliminary data suggest necroptosis and pyroptosis induced by soluble death mediators tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) as the main cell death pathways responsible for SJS/TEN. We have successfully identified a large number of potential patient samples of both cases and controls to perform transcriptional profiling using a self-designed gene panel to confirm and expand upon our preliminary data. We have successfully collected prospectively patient serum and are actively collecting patient blister fluid for analysis in an optimized in vitro model using GenoSkin®. SJS/TEN is severely understudied and lacks a standard protocol for care. This stems from uncertainty surrounding disease pathobiology. It is critical that we use innovative approaches to interrogate the mechanism mediating disease to advance the field, and, most importantly, to improve the quality of care for these patients.

Thesis (Ph. D. in German)--Vanderbilt University, May 2007. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

This essay investigates the colonized self in Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World and The Remains of the Day, by analyzing the novels from a postcolonial perspective. Furthermore, it discusses how and why Masuji Ono and Mr. Stevens are affected by Japanese imperialism and British colonialism. Through a close reading of the novels, this essay argues that the protagonists are ‘colonized’ by their own countries, and eventually also ‘imperialized,’ or influenced, by America following the Second World War. Ono is ‘colonized’ by his colleague Matsuda, while Mr. Stevens is ‘colonized’ by his employer, Mr. Darlington. Later on, they are both ‘imperialized’ through the American occupation and influence.

This study traces in Mallet-Stevens' architecture a temporality proper to the photographic image, latent in the space of the moderns of the 1920--1930. To this end, I present both an analyses of Mallet-Stevens' work and a photomontage on the Noailles and Cavrois villas, which combines my photos with historical documents. The montage reveals in these spaces a perceptual quality of the image germane to Merleau-Ponty's notion of flesh. The analysis develops this notion along the lines of 'the grain and the skin'. It reveals in Mallet-Stevens' work the capital importance of his experience, as movie set designer. Indeed, space is conceived by Mallet-Stevens in relationship to a camera frame: therefore the primary medium is the surface (the grain), where the emotional effect of temporality takes place (the skin).

[EN] SUMMARY "Vibraphones in jazz: the jazz vibraphone in Spain" is a thesis addressing three clearly differenciated and yet related parts - for each one of them is indispensable for the full comprehension of the next. The three topics herein addressed are: 1.- The vibraphone. In this part a description of the instrument is made, as well as references to the different types of vibraphones, performing techniques and the use of vibraphones in the 20th century. 2.- Vibraphones in international jazz. In this part an analysis of the origin of the vibraphone, its evolution and performers is carried out by connecting this topic to the different styles in jazz history. 3.- Jazz vibraphones in Spain. This is by far the most important part of this thesis. Here, starting from the Spanish Jazz history, we speak about the arrival of the vibraphone in our country, its introduction and classical conservatory teaching methodology, the main Spanish vibraphones and mallet manufacturers, predecesors of jazz vibraphones (jazz players, first jazz xylophone and vibraphone players from the 30s and 40s), Spanish Jazz vibraphone players born since the 30s, international Jazz vibraphone players with residence in Spain and main concerts performed in Spain by international vibraphone players. This thesis presents various annexes in connection to vibraphones, such as the evolution of the different models of "Deagan" vibraphones, the presence of vibraphones in chamber music, examples of vibraphone mallet models depending on manufacturers, jazz vibraphone players throughout history, jazz players, first jazz xylophone and vibraphone players in Spain, websites consulted, and finally "technical exercises for jazz vibraphone". This thesis gathers numerous figures and testimonials of the main leading figures involved with Jazz vibraphones in Spain. Apart from that, it includes several indexes, such as illustrations, tables of contents or lists of vibraphone players. This thesis ends with a specific bibliography on vibraphones, the bibliography herein used and conclusions on each of the three parts previously explained. As a main byproduct of this thesis it is noteworthy the creation of an Internet Forum -http://vibrafonojazzistico.blogspot.com- which lists and allowes Spanish Jazz vibraphone players to get in touch. In short, this thesis puts names and surnames to the protagonists of a never before told story, the story of the Jazz vibraphone players in Spain. / [ES] RESUMEN "El vibráfono en el jazz: el vibráfono jazzístico en España" es una tesis que aborda tres partes claramente diferenciadas, y a la vez relacionadas entre sí, ya que cada una de ellas es imprescindible para comprender la siguiente. Los tres temas abordados son: 1.- El vibráfono. En esta parte se realiza una descripción del instrumento y se tratan los diferentes tipos de vibráfonos, las técnicas de ejecución y la utilización del vibráfono en el siglo XX. 2.- El vibráfono en el jazz internacional. En esta parte se analiza el origen del vibráfono y su evolución e intérpretes, relacionando este tema con los diferentes estilos de la historia del jazz. 3.- El vibráfono jazzístico en España. Esta es la parte más importante de la tesis. En ella, partiendo de la historia del jazz en España, se comenta la llegada del vibráfono a nuestro país, su introducción y didáctica clásica en los conservatorios, los principales fabricantes españoles de vibráfonos y baquetas de vibráfono, los antecedentes del vibráfono jazzístico ("jazz-bandistas", primeros xilofonistas "jazzísticos" y vibrafonistas de los años 30 y 40), vibrafonistas jazzísticos españoles nacidos desde la década de los años 30 hasta la actualidad, vibrafonistas jazzísticos internacionales residentes en España y principales conciertos realizados en España por vibrafonistas internacionales. La tesis presenta diversos anexos relacionados con el vibráfono, como la evolución de los distintos modelos de vibráfonos "Deagan", la presencia del vibráfono en la música de cámara, ejemplos de modelos de baquetas de vibráfono según fabricante, vibrafonistas de jazz a lo largo de la historia, "jazz-bandistas", primeros xilofonistas "jazzísticos" y vibrafonistas jazzísticos en España, páginas web consultadas y "ejercicios técnicos para el vibráfono jazzístico". La tesis recoge numerosas figuras y testimonios de las principales figuras relacionadas con el vibráfono jazzístico en España. Además, incluye diversos índices, como por ejemplo ilustraciones, tablas o vibrafonistas. La tesis finaliza con una bibliografía específica de vibráfono, la bibliografía empleada y las conclusiones de cada una de las tres partes explicadas anteriormente. Una de las utilidades más importantes que ha supuesto la elaboración de esta tesis ha sido la creación de un foro en internet que reúne y pone en contacto a los vibrafonistas de jazz españoles, http://vibrafonojazzistico.blogspot.com. En definitiva, esta tesis pone nombre y apellidos a los protagonistas de una historia nunca contada, la historia del vibráfono jazzístico en España. / [CAT] RESUM "El vibràfon en el jazz: el vibràfon jazzístic a España" és una tesi que aborda tres parts clarament diferenciades, i al mateix temps relacionades entre si, ja que cada una d'elles és imprescindible per a comprendre la següent. Els tres temes abordats són: 1.- El vibràfon. En esta part es realitza una descripció de l'instrument i es tracten els diferents tipus de vibràfons, les tècniques d'execució i la utilització del vibràfon en el segle XX. 2.- El vibràfon en el jazz internacional. En esta part s'analitza l'origen del vibràfon i la seua evolució i intèrprets, relacionant este tema amb els diferents estils de la història del jazz. 3.- El vibràfon jazzístic a Espanya. Esta és la part més important de la tesi. En ella, partint de la història del jazz a Espanya, es comenta l'arribada del vibràfon al nostre país, la seua introducció i didàctica clàssica en els conservatoris, els principals fabricants espanyols de vibràfons i baquetes de vibràfon, els antecedents del vibràfon jazzístic ("jazz-bandistas", primers xilofonistas "jazzístics" i vibrafonistas dels anys 30 i 40), vibrafonistas jazzístics espanyols nascuts des de la dècada dels anys 30 fins a l'actualitat, vibrafonistas jazzístics internacionals residents a Espanya i principals concerts realitzats a Espanya per vibrafonistas internacionals. La tesi presenta diversos annexos relacionats amb el vibràfon, com l'evolució dels distints models de vibràfons "Deagan", la presència del vibràfon en la música de cambra, exemples de models de baquetes de vibràfon segons fabricant, vibrafonistas de jazz al llarg de la història, "jazz-bandistas", primers xilofonistas "jazzístics" i vibrafonistas jazzístics a Espanya, pàgines web consultades i "exercicis tècnics per al vibràfon jazzístic". La tesi arreplega nombroses figures i testimonis de les principals figures relacionades amb el vibràfon jazzístic a Espanya. A més, inclou diversos índexs, com per exemple il¿lustracions, taules o vibrafonistas. La tesi finalitza amb una bibliografia específica de vibràfon, la bibliografia utilitzada i les conclusions de cada una de les tres parts explicades anteriorment. Una de les utilitats més importants que ha suposat l'elaboració d'esta tesi ha sigut la creació d'un fòrum en internet que reunix i posa en contacte als vibrafonistas de jazz espanyols, http://vibrafonojazzistico.blogspot.com. En definitiva, esta tesi posa nom i cognoms als protagonistes d'una història mai contada, la història del vibràfon jazzístic a Espanya. / Pérez Vigo, R. (2016). El Vibráfono en el jazz: El Vibráfono Jazzístico en España [Tesis doctoral no publicada]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/62323 / TESIS