Browsing by Subject "Persistence"
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Academic library use and undergraduate engagement and persistence
(2013-05)Once considered the "heart of the university," many academic libraries are facing heightened pressures to prove their relevance and value to administrators, faculty, and students, especially during these times of constrained ... -
The campus climate of a border HSI : redefining Latino student success
(2011-05)The number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) is on the rise. Research suggests that institutions designated as HSIs graduate over fifty percent of Latinos enrolled in college (Santiago, 2006). However, few studies ... -
Case study of persistence by African-American female transfer students from two-year to four-year institutions of higher education
(2012-08)The purpose of this treatise was presented in three parts; 1) to identify and understand the perceived factors that aid in the persistence of African-American female transfer students, 2) to access how the college environment ... -
Determination of precipitated primary non-adherence after step therapy intervention in 4 classes of therapy
(2013-08)In light of drastically escalating costs for today’s medications, pharmacy benefit managers are seeking a constant balance of effectiveness and cost control. Step Therapy helps to address these concerns with a try medication ... -
Developmental students' levels of engagement and student success in two-year institutions : a study of a suburban community college in Texas
(2011-08)The need for development education for first year community college students is a growing trend and has a variety of solutions. Engagement and retention of these students is vital to the success of the student and the ... -
Evaluation of a pharmacist-led medication management program in high-risk diabetic patients: impact on clinical outcomes, medication adherence, and pharmacy costs
(2009-12)Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders caused by a relative or absolute lack of insulin. Currently, 23.6 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to serious microvascular and macrovascular ... -
Evaluation of fecal indicator bacteria loadings from a wildlife point source and sediment resuspension in inland streams
(2010-05)The contamination of inland surface water by point and nonpoint sources is a widespread human health concern. To address this problem, a thorough understanding of the sources and persistence of this pollution is necessary. ... -
Examining the power of performance : an investigation into STEM persistence across field of study and gender
(2012-05)Are students in the physical sciences/engineering (PS/E) similar, in terms of academic performance and degree persistence, to students majoring in other fields? Previous research tends to focus exclusively on students ... -
Factors associated with the initiation of biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs in Texas Medicaid patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(2014-05)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disorder of joints that is associated with high health care costs and yet lacks guidance on how early to initiate biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), ... -
Factors influencing patient adherence and persistence to hormonal therapy drugs in treatment of breast cancer
(2015-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between patient out-of-pocket costs and adherence and persistence to hormonal therapy (HT) used in treatment of breast cancer. A retrospective analysis of medical ... -
Forging a path to success : the persistence and resilience of low-income college students
(2011-08)The rate of persistence among low-income college students continues to lag far behind that of high-income college students (Engle & Tinto, 2008; Mortenson, 2007). Research cites academic and social integration along with ... -
Hearing their stories : the experiences of general education development (GED) graduates in transitioning to and persisting in community college
(2012-05)This dissertation reports the results of a qualitative study conducted at a community college in central Texas. Through a grounded theory approach, participant stories were used to capture the experiences of adults with ... -
The impact of community college initiatives on black males at St. Philip's college : an evaluation of retention, completion, and student engagement efforts
(2011-08)Black males continue to struggle when faced with the challenge of seeking a college education (Cuyjet, 1997, 2006; Mincy, et al 2006; Schott, 2006). Currently, they lag behind in college and university participation as ... -
Impact of Medicare part D on adherence and persistence to statin medications for Texas dual-eligible beneficiaries
(2010-05)Statins are commonly used for treating the elevation of lipids in the blood stream, also known as hyperlipidemia. Statins are considered to be an economical and effective way to achieve desirable long-term health outcomes ... -
Managing academic and personal life in graduate studies : an interactive qualitative analysis of graduate student persistence and transformation
(2011-08)This study examines the impact of academic and personal life on graduate student persistence and transformation. Of particular interest are the relationships, emotions, and life management skills required throughout the ... -
Mathematical modeling of Drosophila larvae crawling
(2013-12-05)The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a widely used model organism for development and gene-based diseases. The flies’ genetic homology to humans, tractable genetics and straightforward manipulability make them well ... -
Medication adherence, persistence, switching and dose escalation with the use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors among Texas Medicaid patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(2013-08)The main purpose of this study was to evaluate medication use patterns (i.e., dose escalation, medication adherence, persistence, and switching) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients on etanercept (ETN), infliximab (IFX) ... -
Remembering where you came from : portraits of rural students in higher education
(2014-05)The number of studies related to students from rural backgrounds in higher education has waned in recent decades; however, over one-third of children in the United States continue to be educated in rural locales and their ... -
A study of the non-academic factors influencing four-year degree completion among African Americans and Latinos at a public research university
(2014-05)Increasing national emphasis on college completion and affordability has prompted institutional efforts to focus on increasing efficient degree attainment within four-years. Traditional predictors of four-year graduation, ...
