Publications of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nursing Department faculty.

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Submissions from 2005

Obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors: Intervention recommendations to decrease adolescent obesity, K. S. Calderon, Carolyn B. Yucha, and S. Schaffer

Physiological wet laboratory facilities in colleges of nursing, S. Schaffer and Carolyn B. Yucha

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Indices of leukocyte infiltration and muscle recovery after eccentric contraction-induced injury in young and adult male mice, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Jason P. Fine, and Peter M. Tiidus

Characteristics of internationally educated nurses in the U.S.: Finding from 2000 national sample survey of registered nurses, Yu Xu

What if your nursing student is from an Asian culture?, Yu Xu

Intercultural communication in nursing education: When Asian students and American faculty converge, Yu Xu and Ruth Davidhizar

Academic and clinical dissonance in nursing education: Are we guilty of failure to rescue?, Yu Xu and Tom Meyer

Cancer risk factors among Southeast Asian American residents of the U.S. central Gulf Coast, Yu Xu, M. Candice Ross, Rebecca Ryan, and Bin Wang

Cancer risk factors of Vietnamese Americans in rural south Alabama, Yu Xu, Rebecca Ryan, Bin Wang, and M. Candice Ross

One size doesn't fit all: Ethics of international nurse recruitment from the conceptual framework of stakeholder interests, Yu Xu and J. Z. Zhang

Biofeedback-assisted relaxation training for essential hypertension: Who is most likely to benefit?, Carolyn B. Yucha, P. Tsai, K. S. Calderon, and L. Tian

Submissions from 2004

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P-selectin inhibition suppresses muscle regeneration following injury, Wallace Baker, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Anhurunda Kulkarni, Gloria Sloan, Robert Schaub, Joseph Sypek, and Joseph G. Cannon

The impact (factor) of BRN, Sylvia D. Burns, Carolyn B. Yucha, and Marnie E. Wiss

Renal regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality, Lori Candela and Carolyn B. Yucha

Urinary concentration and dilution, D. Guthrie and Carolyn B. Yucha

Back pain prevalence in nursing personnel: Measurement issues, Nancy Menzel

The Physical workload of nursing personnel: Association with musculoskeletal discomfort, Nancy Menzel

Relaxation & pain management: The relaxation response can play a role in managing chronic and acute pain, S. Schaffer and Carolyn B. Yucha

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The effects of estradiol and progesterone on plantaflexor muscle fatigue in ovariectomized mice, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Jason P. Fine, Timothy Nadolski, and Peter M. Tiidus

Conflict management styles of Asian and Asian American nurses: Implications for the nurse manager, Yu Xu and Ruth Davidhizar

A Model for enhancing intercultural communication in nursing education, Yu Xu, Krista Lippold, Aaron Gilligan, Patricia Posey-Goodwin, and Barbara Broome

Renal regulation of acid-base balance, Carolyn B. Yucha

Renal control of phosphorus and magnesium, Carolyn B. Yucha and Jennifer R. Dungan

Submissions from 2003

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M1/70 attenuates blood-borne neutrophil oxidants, activation and myofiber damage following stretch injury, S. Brickson, L. L. Ji, K. Schell, R. Olabisi, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, and T. M. Best

Physiologic correlates of comfort in healthy children, R. L. Foster, Carolyn B. Yucha, J. Zuk, and C. P. Vojir

Preventing nursing back injuries: Redesigning patient handling tasks, Nancy Menzel and Audrey L. Nelson

Myths and facts about back injuries in nursing, Nancy Menzel, Audrey L. Nelson, and Guy Fragala

Hemodynamics and arterial properties in response to mental stress in individuals with mild hypertension, P. S. Tsai, Carolyn B. Yucha, W. W. Nichols, and Hossein Yarandi

Effects of daily activities on ambulatory blood pressure during normal menstrual cycle in normotensive women, P. S. Tsai, Carolyn B. Yucha, D. Sheffield, and M. Yang

Are Chinese nurses a viable source to relieve U.S. nursing shortage?, Yu Xu

Community health nursing in the People’s Republic of China: Evolution, status, and challenges, Yu Xu, Zhao Ming Xu, and Ailing Wang

State of nursing science, Carolyn B. Yucha

Renal homeostasis of calcium, Carolyn B. Yucha and D. Guthrie

Biofeedback-assisted relaxation training to reduce blood pressure: Do effects generalize outside the clinic?, Carolyn B. Yucha, Pei-Shan Tsai, Kristine S. Calderon, and Lili Tian

Comparison of blood pressure measurement consistency using tonometric and automated oscillometric instruments, Carolyn B. Yucha, M. C. K. Yang, P. Tsai, and K. S. Calderon

Submissions from 2002

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Preformed anti-human leukocyte antigen antibodies jeopardize cardiac transplantation in patients with a left ventricular assist device, Jo Goffinet and Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

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Inactivity: symptoms associated with gastrocnemius muscle disuse during pregnancy, Judith A. Maloni and Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

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Desmin characteristics of CD11b-positive fibers after eccentric contractions, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

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CD11b+ neutrophils predominate over RAM11+ macrophages in stretch-injured muscle, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Stacey Brickson, David T. Corr, and Thomas M. Best

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School nursing in an underserved multiethnic Asian community: Experiences and outcomes, Yu Xu, Pege Crane, and Rebecca Ryan

Assessment of AACN baccalaureate nursing education curriculum model in the People’s Republic of China: A transcultural exploratory study, Yu Xu, Zhao Ming Xu, Debra C. Davis, and Carol Clements

Nursing education curriculum in mainland China and the United States: A comparative perspective, Yu Xu, Zhao Ming Xu, and J. Zhang

Research support by doctoral-granting colleges/schools of nursing, S. L. Yoon, S. Wolfe, Carolyn B. Yucha, and P. Tsai

Integrating biology into total patient care, Carolyn B. Yucha

Problems inherent in assessing biofeedback efficacy studies, Carolyn B. Yucha

The challenge of finding reviewers for a diverse journal, Carolyn B. Yucha

The peer review process (aka peer reviewology), Carolyn B. Yucha

Submissions from 1999

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Association of IGF-I and IGF-II with myofiber regeneration in vivo, Heidi L. Keller, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Lois A. Eppihimer, and Joseph G. Cannon

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Sex differences in leukocyte invasion in injured murine skeletal muscle, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider; Lois A, Correia; and Joseph G. Cannon

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Conducting Biological Research to Advance Rehabilitation Nursing Practice, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider and Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud

International credentialing and immigration of nurses to the United States: CGFNS, Yu Xu, Zhao Ming Xu, and Jainhui Zhang

Submissions from 1998

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Cytokines in exertion-induced skeletal muscle injury, Joseph G. Cannon and Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

Submissions from 1997

Distinguished lecturer program celebrates ten-year anniversary, J. Beal and Carolyn B. Yucha

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Gender differences in host defense mechanisms, Joseph G. Cannon and Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

Inducible nitric oxide synthase and nitric oxide production in human fetal astrocytes and microglia: A kinetic analysis, Minzhen Ding, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, John F. Parkinson, Poonam Medberry, Joyce L. Wong, Norma E. Rogers, Louis J. Ignarro, and Jean E. Merrill

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Inhibition of human and rat glial cell function by anti-inflammatory cytokines, antioxidants, and elevators of cAMP, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Joyce L. Wong, and Jean E. Merrill

Detecting IV infiltrations using a Venoscope®, Carolyn B. Yucha, P. Russ, and S. Baker

Acute renal failure: Recognition and prevention, Carolyn B. Yucha and J. I. Shapiro

Submissions from 1996

Cerebral palsy: A comprehensive review, R. Dzienkowski, K. Smith, K. Dillow, and Carolyn B. Yucha

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Effects of cytokines on CNS cells: Glia, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Jean E. Merrill, and Joel M. Dopp

Apoptosis of macrophages during the resulution of muscle inflammation, James G. Tidball and Barbara St. Pierre Schneider

Interactive distance education: Improvisation helps bridge the gap, Carolyn B. Yucha

The Minimum discard volume: Accurate analysis of peripheral hematocrit, Carolyn B. Yucha and E. De Angelo

Renal regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality, Carolyn B. Yucha and M. Keen

Submissions from 1995

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Spatial patterns of fiber types in atrophied skeletal muscle, C. E. Kasper, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, A. Fuchs, and A. Garfinkel

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Clinical nursing implications for the recovery of atrophied skeletal muscle following bed rest, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider and Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud

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A study on tumor necrosis factor, tumor necrosis factor receptors, and nitric oxide in human fetal glial cells, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, Douglas A. Granger, Joyce L. Wong, and Jean E. Merrill

Teaching tips: A physical model to demonstrate the change from intermittent to continuous blood flow, Carolyn B. Yucha

Understanding physiology by acting out concepts, Carolyn B. Yucha

Submissions from 1994

IV infiltration no clear signs, no clear treatment?, Marie T. Hastings-Tolsma and Carolyn B. Yucha

Occupational health software: Selecting the right program, Nancy Menzel

Multiple organ failure syndrome, E. Reilly and Carolyn B. Yucha

Differential response of macrophage subpopulations to soleus muscle reloading after rat hindlimb suspension, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider and James G. Tidball

Macrophage activation and muscle remodeling at myotendinous junctions after modifications in muscle loading, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider and James G. Tidball

Magnesium: Homeostasis, imbalances, and therapeutic uses, K. H. Toto and Carolyn B. Yucha

Fatigue and the cancer experience: the state of the knowledge, Maryl L. Winningham, Lillian M. Nail, M. B. Burke, L. Brophy, B. Cimprich, L. S. Jones, S. Pickard-Holley, V. Rhodes, Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, and S. Beck

Effect of elevation on intravenous extravasations, Carolyn B. Yucha, M. H. Hastings-Tolsma, and N. Szeverenyi

Calcium and phosphorus derangements, Carolyn B. Yucha and K. H. Toto

Submissions from 1993

Effect of warm and cold applications on the resolution on IV inflitrations, Marie T. Hastings-Tolsma, Carolyn B. Yucha, J. Tompkins, L. Robson, and N. Szeverenyi

Renal control of calcium, Carolyn B. Yucha

Renal control of phosphorus and magnesium, Carolyn B. Yucha

Differences among intravenous extravasations using four common solutions, Carolyn B. Yucha, M. H. Hastings-Tolsma, and N. Szeverenyi