This Is AuburnElectronic Theses and Dissertations
  1. AUETD Home
  2. Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author

Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Thangiah, Geetha"

Now showing items 1-6 of 6

An analysis of social-ecological elements influence on weight gain in children from Alabama. 

Ayine, Priscilla (2021-04-20)  ETD File Embargoed
Childhood obesity generally tracks through the life course of an individual and is related to the increased risk of metabolic and chronic disease later in life. Additionally, excess weight during childhood increases chances ...

Association of DNA Copy Number and Structural Variation with Racial Disparities in Childhood Obesity 

Phillips, Megan (2021-04-21)  ETD File Embargoed
Obesity has become a major public health concern throughout the world. Alabama is 6th highest ranked with obesity in the United States. The development of obesity can be influenced by several factors, such as diet, ...

The Efficacy of a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Coaching Program for the Ongoing Management of Type 2 Diabetes in North Alabama 

Stanley Chester, Brittannie (2022-05-02)
According to the latest 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.2 million people have diabetes in the United States (10.5% of the population).1 This number has ...

Nutrient Intake and Epigenetic Influences on Childhood Obesity: A Racial Perspective 

Patel, Priyadarshni (2023-12-01)  ETD File Embargoed
Obesity, a complex condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, poses a significant public health challenge. Despite extensive efforts in dietary, exercise, educational, surgical, and pharmacological ...

Pro-Nerve Growth Factor Induced RhoA Kinase Activation in PC12 Cells 

Sycheva, Marina (2017-07-27)
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is characterized by neurodegeneration and progressive decline in memory, cognition and independence. Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is the neurotrophin responsible for mediating neuronal survival and ...

TrkA and Insulin Receptor in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Rat Brain 

Vines, Katie (2016-04-27)
Abnormal blood glucose homeostasis and subsequent hyperglycemia, due to insufficient insulin production, is characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Neuronal cells are classified as insulin insensitive, thereby insulin ...