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Characterizing the Effects of Takeda’s Inhibitor on the SREBP Family of Transcription Factors
(2017-06-02)
Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs) are a set of transcription factors that bind to the SRE element. This element is involved in regulating expression of genes involved in cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis ...
Rhode Island “Energy 2035”: Economic Outcomes of an Increased Offshore Wind Energy Target
(2017-11-22)
This thesis explores changes to current Rhode Island energy policy that may increase the profitability of Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) offshore wind farm. The BIWF project has gained only modest investment, ...
Mass Rape and Genocide: International Law and the Increased Need for Deterrence Regarding War Crimes Committed During Civil Conflict
(2017-04-21)
This thesis explains why there is an increased need for deterrence in international law with regard to war crimes of sexual violence and mass rapes. Increased deterrence is necessary in nations where there is ongoing civil ...
“I Must Be Circumstanced:” Bianca’s Effect on Othello
(2017-04-25)
This study examines the inclusion of Bianca in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. What purpose did the character serve, if any? How does the play benefit from her creation? Previous scholarly ...
The Mesmerizing Apparition of the Oracle of Joy Street: A Critical Study of John Wieners’ Life and Later Work in Boston
(2017-04-18)
My study examines the later work and life of Boston poet John Wieners, whose work and achievement as a poet were neglected later in his life. My thesis contextualizes his life and his work in relation to his hometown, ...
Effects of Post-Exposure Naps on Change in Autonomic Arousal to a Social Challenge Across Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety
(2017-06-14)
Sleep promotes memory consolidation and regulates emotion. Sleep may strengthen therapeutic extinction learned during exposure therapy. We investigated effects of post-exposure naps on pre- to post-treatment changes in ...
Life Cycle Environmental Impact Assessment of Local Wine Production and Consumption in Texas: Using LCA to Inspire Environmental Improvements
(2017-05-23)
The future viability of wine production is directly linked to its environmental impacts and conditions in which it is required to operate. The environmental impacts related to the production of a food product are directly ...
The Dilemma of Shakespearean Sonship: An Analysis of Paternal Models of Authority and Filial Duty in Shakespeare’s Hamlet
(2017-04-18)
The aim of the proposed thesis will be to examine the complex and compelling relationship between fathers and sons in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This study will investigate the difficult and challenging process of forming one’s ...
The Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles as a Function of Renewable Energy
(2017-05-19)
This project analyzes the relative benefits of electric vehicles (EV) as compared to their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Specifically, I contrast the air pollutant related social costs that can be quantified ...
Religious Influences on Crisis Presidential Decision-Making: A New Belief in the Operational Code Analysis of George W. Bush
(2017-04-17)
This investigation explores religious influences on foreign policy decision-making of American presidents in times of national crisis. It focuses on one heuristic case study, George W. Bush during the crisis of 9/11. Part ...