With partisan and racial division growing, there has been a call for corporations to take a stance on social issues, such as racial justice, and many corporations have answered, leading to an influx of organizations publicizing their stance as a form of CSA (Coman et al., 2022). Corporate social advocacy (CSA), a concept that combines elements of corporate social responsibility, CEO activism, and corporate political advocacy, refers to an organization taking a public stance on social issues (Lim & Young, 2021). The prevalence of this phenomenon has led scholars to examine the use and impact of CSA initiatives (Li et al., 2020; Parcha et al., 2020; Lim & Young, 2021). This dissertation hopes to contribute to this research area by operationalizing CSA in digital spaces, while expanding our understanding of how corporations are communicating their CSA stances on Instagram, and how the public perceives the authenticity of those messages.

To learn the current perceptions of community dental providers in different specialty areas to identify needs for pharmacy utilization and collaboration in the future within the community dental practice setting with the overarching goal of improving patient outcomes related to antibiotic use, opioid use, and chronic diseases.

Purpose: To develop, assess, and refine a brief electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) tool that can be completed weekly by patients with newly diagnosed breast and colorectal cancer to self-report progress from diagnosis to treatment initiation.

The purpose of this research study is to assess the successes and challenges that community pharmacies have faced in administering childhood vaccines to rural NC populations.

This study is testing the safety and usefulness of a study medication named Risankizumab for patients 5 to < 18 years old.

The purpose of this study is to adapt GO-NAPSACC for children with Down syndrome. GO-NAPSACC helps families improve nutrition and physical activity for their preschoolers. We aim to adapt the program for families with children with Down syndrome.

This mixed- methods study examines the impact and cost-effectiveness of a high dosage tutoring model for 4th grade math in a district with a proven track record of success in implementing such a model. High dosage tutoring is defined as frequent (three or more sessions per week), small group (three or four students per tutor) tutoring conducted during the school day by an adult who has been trained to deliver instruction that helps students meet grade level standards. This study will allow local, state, and national practitioners and policymakers to weigh the costs and benefits of two different approaches to delivering tutoring: a whole grade model and a targeted tutoring model.

The purpose of this study would be to establish an LCC training simulation for civilian first responders (i.e., paramedics, search and rescue, etc.).

The purpose of this study is to investigate and address a critical issue within public libraries in the United States: the environmental impact of book waste disposal. With the growing global concern for sustainability and environmental conservation, it is imperative to assess and mitigate the significant contribution of public libraries to landfill waste, particularly in the form of discarded books. By quantifying the amount of book waste generated by libraries and examining the existing disposal methods, this research aims to shed light on the extent of the problem and identify sustainable solutions. Additionally, the study seeks to understand librarians' attitudes, knowledge, and barriers related to book waste reduction. Through surveys and interviews, this research strives to provide actionable insights that can inform decision-makers in libraries and contribute to the development of environmentally responsible practices in the field. Ultimately, the study's purpose is to promote sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint.

This study looks at how different messages can influence how people think about the relationship between genes, health, and identity when using at-home genetic testing products.