A Randomized Comparison of Cellulose Acetate Dialyzers and Polysulfone Membrane Dialyzers: Assessing Variations in Mortality Rates for Dialysis Patients: A Research Proposal
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal that provides comparison of cellulose acetate dialyzers and polysulfone membrane dialyzers and mortality rates in dialysis patients. This paper introduces the problem, outlines the significant of the study, asserts a research hypothesis, and provides a review of the current literature that considers this issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHRenal.rtf

A Study Designed to Assess the Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy in Treating Type I Diabetes Mellitus
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A 25 page proposal to evaluate the efficacy of insulin pump therapy verses that of magnetic release polymer therapy for Type I Diabetes Mellitus. Provides a review of the literature and presents the hypothesis that insulin pump therapy will perform either equivalently to or superior to magnetic polymer delivery systems for insulin delivery. Suggests experimental methodology for testing this hypothesis and supports the contention that this performance can be judged through a comparison of HbA1c values, body mass index (BMI), and hypoglycemic episodes before and after initiation of therapy with data provided in the literature. Includes an extensive discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of treatment methodology. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPdiabPm.wps

Acetaminophen Overdose
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A 9 page paper discussing the possible toxic effects of this widely used over the counter analgesic. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has been available over the counter for more than 40 years. It may be the most common analgesic for self-medication, and it frequently is used in hospitals as well. Overdose can lead to nearly-immediate liver toxicity, however, and can damage kidneys in the process. The paper discusses the mechanisms of toxicity, antidotes, drug interactions and points for nurses’ education of patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnursTylenol.rtf

Achromatopsia : Color Blindness
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A 7 page paper. While achromatopsia is indeed color blindness, it would be wrong to consider it an inconvenient condition. The fact is that there are a number of different forms of achromatopsia, some of which affect every aspect of the person's life. This essay describes the different types of this condition, the causes and incidence of it. The essay also discusses how those affected with achromatopsia cope and the kinds of strategies they use. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGachrom.wps

Acid Tolerance in Streptococcus mutans
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A 14 page discussion of the physiological mechanism employed by this species of oral bacteria which allow it to exist in the rapidly fluctuating pH levels of the human mouth. The author details how the cellular membrane of the organism is critical in this process, selectively allowing protons to pass out of the cell and preventing them from passing into the cell. This ability allows S. mutans a selective advantage. Acidogenicity (the ability to generate acid) and acidurance (the ability to function in an acidic environment) are the primary physiological traits of this organism which make it such an important factor in the production of dental caries as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPstrept.rtf

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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This 14 page paper provides information about this dreaded syndrome, inclusive of future outlook. Various theories concerning the origin of this disease is explored. Information on the development of an AIDS vaccine is included. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: SA019AIDS.wps

ADD/ADHD: Instructional Strategies Correlated With Student Achievement And Performance
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12 pages in length. The writer utilizes information from seven different journals to address the ways in which ADD and ADHD children can effectively overcome the academic barriers inherent to their condition. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLC_ADD.wps

Agammaglobulinaemia and Selective Immunoglobulin Isotype Deficiencies
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A 9 page paper discussing X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA), an immunodeficiency in which mature B lymphocyte cells fail to develop and Ig heavy chain rearrangement fails to progress as it should. The paper also discusses X-linked Hyper IgM Syndrome. Both conditions can result in decreased levels of IgA, IgG and IgE. XLA has been associated with greater incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults, but researchers are unclear whether the increase is related to a life history of greater incidence of infection. Many XLA patients died before reaching their 20s and 30s in years past, but better treatments are improving their chances. Includes 2 figures, bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSAgamma.wps

AIDS and South Africa: A Global Perspective
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An 8 page outline of the problems facing South Africa in terms of effectively addressing the AIDS epidemic. This paper assesses the AIDS epidemic in the region from the perspective of the cultural behaviors and mindsets which continue to feed it. The contention is presented that the most effective address of the problem must overcome the cultural refusal to acknowledge it. Home testing coupled with government-enforced mandatory attendance at educational workshops is proposed as being a solution which will ensure self-awareness, avoid social ostracization, and hopefully spawn positive behavior change. A free one-page solution outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPaidsAf.rtf

AIDS Vaccine Research
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This 5 page paper explores the advances in AIDS vaccine research beginning with President Clinton's initiative of 1997. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KTaidvac.wps

AIDS, AIDS Activism and Social Limits
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of AIDS, the development of AIDS activism and the social limitations imposed upon the process of addressing this problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHAIDSoc.wps

AIDS/HIV and the Third World
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An 18 page examination of the socio-economic factors which have translated into the AIDS epidemic in the third world. The author defines AIDS and HIV, describing their causes and potentials for societal address. Third world poverty and the social inequalities and inefficiencies (traceable partially to colonialism) which exist in these countries are blamed for this epidemic. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPaidsSc.rtf