Personal Perspective Paper Clara R. Cobey-Thomas University of Phoenix Personal Perspective Paper The purpose of this paper is to discuss how to use valuable resources in a learning environment. During the course of this MBA program at the University of Phoenix (UOP)‚ I have been asked to examine three particular tools: rEsource (an electronic library)‚ learning teams‚ and a nine step problem-based learning model. In addition‚ I will address how using these resources will benefit me as
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Minamata Disease Masazumi Harada‚ M.D.‚ Ph.D. http://www.einap.org/envdis/Minamata.html Minamata Disease was discovered for the first time in the world at Minamata City‚ Kumamoto Prefecture‚ Japan‚ in 1956 (Minamata Disease Research Group; 1968‚ Harada M; 1995)‚ and for the next time at Niigata City‚ Niigata Prefecture‚ Japan‚ in 1965 (Tsubaki T & Irukayama K; 1977). The both cases were attributed to the methyl mercury that was generated in the process for producing acetaldehyde using
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understood‚ and sometimes morally flavored term. Alcoholism is described as a primary‚ chronic disease with genetic‚ psychosocial‚ and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations . This is a disease‚ which has destroyed many people and families‚ and is a constant burden on our society. For many years alcohol has been the most widely abused substance in America. Alcoholism is a disease with many possible causes‚ and several detrimental effects on the alcoholic and those around
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Minamata disease (Japanese: 水俣病 Hepburn: Minamata-byō?)‚ sometimes referred to as Chisso-Minamata disease (チッソ水俣病 Chisso-Minamata-byō?)‚ is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia‚ numbness in the hands and feet‚ general muscle weakness‚ narrowing of the field of vision and damage to hearing and speech. In extreme cases‚ insanity‚ paralysis‚ coma‚ and deathfollow within weeks of the onset of symptoms. A congenital form of the disease can also affect foetuses
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Personal Theory 1 Personal Theory Paper Jasmine Pena ECED 101 Child Development and Growth Professor Caryn-Vigil Price January 26‚ 2013 Personal Theory 2 Abstract There are many ways is which we can build and create our own theories about child development but the way we do our own theories will significantly affect the way we guide and teach children. My unique personal theory about child development is that children should be guided and treated with respect and dignity. This essay
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Personal Position Paper The job of a qualified counsellor is one that is based on tailoring an approach that is suited to the client’s individual needs while taking into consideration their personality. A counsellor is in a position whereby their personal characteristics‚ values and beliefs may either promote or prevent the development of the counselling process. My personal belief system in regard to the development of a productive counselling process agrees with the Humanistic Psychologist Carl
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Periodontal disease has the potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant
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Cardiovascular Disease Information HCA 240 February 22‚ 2013 Gioia Scoppoa Cardiovascular Disease Information Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that narrow or block blood vessels. These conditions can lead to a heart attack or stroke. According to Richard P. Lewis M.D. (Can Cardiovascular Disease be prevented)‚ “Cardiovascular disease is the common chronic illness in our society.” Coronary artery disease is a disease that supplies the muscle with blood. The blood flow can become
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The Meniere’s disease (MD) is a problematical inner ear multifactorial illness. The MD usually causes the episodic vertigo syndrome. Meniere’s disease is also connected to the shifting hearing loss (Gates 2006). Scholars have been conducting research on Meniere’s disease for decades‚ nevertheless; MD etiology and pathophysiology remain to be disputable. Many factors have led to these disputable issues concerning Meniere’s disease (Harcourt et al. 2014). These factors include; the paucity of specific
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Addrisa Ankrah 10/16/13 English 109 Informative Speech Chronic Kidney Failure occurs when a disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they no longer adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain proper levels of kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. Chronic Kidney Failure affects over 250‚000 Americans annually. The rate for CKD is three times higher in African Americans than Caucasians. Some people do not know they are at risk. Kidney Failure it
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