Diversification of social identities and demographic categories in nursing remains stagnant despite its importance to addressing health inequality. Inclusive work environ [...]

This dissertation presents three interlocking empirical studies united by a single dynamical systems framework: that behavioral flexibility depends on the moment-to-momen [...]

The chapters of this dissertation focus on understanding the mechanisms by which different CSF3R mutations identified in CNL drive leukemic transformation, with the ultim [...]

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the skin and head and neck frequently recur after therapy, a process driven in part by TGF-β-responding CSCs that exhibit invasive, poo [...]

The tumor microenvironment (TME) of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by restrained function of effector T cells and provides resistance to immunot [...]

The present study was conducted as a developmental, preliminary implementation trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored Motivationally Enhanced C [...]

Color cone opsins are responsible for our daylight and color vision and yet not much is known about them. The goal of the dissertation is to characterize the structure an [...]

This dissertation presents deep learning frameworks for automated retinal biomarker quantification and AMD severity staging using volumetric OCT and OCTA. The work includ [...]

This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study examined the associations between perceived cognitive function (PCF), coping style (CS), and work-related outcomes, and to evalu [...]

A dissertation examining the quality of care delivered to hospitalized individuals with substance use disorder. This research program focused on the structural and proces [...]