The American Indian in North Carolina

North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society.

Health Risks and Conditions among American Indians in North Carolina

Objectives: North Carolina has the eighth largest American Indian population in the United States. American Indians have high death rates for a number of specific causes of death. However, North Carolina has lacked comprehensive statewide information about health risks in its American Indian populations. The objective of this study is to examine health risks and conditions among adult North Car...

Nephrolithiasis in free-ranging North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) in North Carolina, USA.

The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) serves as an indicator species for environmental monitoring, is prized as a valuable furbearer, and is a popular display animal in zoologic collections. Nephrolithiasis has been reported as a frequent problem in other free-ranging and captive otter species but is rarely reported in North American river otters. In this study, we compared the pre...

Sterilization in North Carolina

Perceptions Held by Community College Computer Instructors in North Carolina

Community college computer instructors provide a valuable service by preparing students for challenging careers. At the same time, they face many challenges to stay current in their field and to maintain industry certifications. Therefore, community college administrators need to determine what perceptions are held by computer instructors, address any negative perceptions, and determine if inst...