The purpose of this study is to understand how different amounts of time between seeing similar word pairs affect new learning and later memory for those word pairs (e.g., knee-bone vs. knee-bend).

The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of HbA1c testing in Lumbee communities and address what factors influence the rate of lab testing of Lumbee people.

The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to health care access for people with a disability. In this first phase of the study, we are concentrating on the Center for Rehabilitation Care at UNC. We are conducting focus groups with people familiar with the clinic to find out what problems they are encountering with making appointments, getting to the clinic, communicating with staff and doctors, and feeling respected and appreciated. Based on the focus group information, we will design and test a survey.

The purpose of this study is to learn about the social, cultural, and financial factors that influence the lives and careers of cruise ship musicians and entertainers.

The purpose of this study is to detail the successes and challenges from HIV self-screening (HIVSS) programs in South Africa, and provide suggestions to improve HIVSS policy guidelines in South Africa.

The purpose of this research study is to (1) understand how to professionally and personally support Afghan pre-medical students and medical trainees; (2) understand the barriers Afghan students face in pursuing a career in medicine or healthcare (3) develop and evaluate a mentorship program for Afghan pre-medical students and medical trainees.

The purpose of this research study is to better understand how people think about their bodies.

This project tests a short, evidence-based video to help educate patients about effective and safe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for acute musculoskeletal pain (MSP). Subjects will be randomly placed into one of two study groups: intervention (educational video) and usual care. Patients will be contacted at baseline and at 1 and 3 months after the date of their acute visit encounter for follow-up. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the success of the video intervention for improving pain recovery and preventing long-term opioid use among adults with musculoskeletal pain.

To access and understand pulmonary function disease in an at risk population

The 2023 OBXFS Capstone study will explore human perceptions of electrical lighting and artificial light at night (ALAN) on the ocean coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. In an increasingly illuminated world, ALAN has many unintended consequences related to energy usage, ecology, human health, safety, and the night sky. Yet, ALAN is still rarely considered a serious problem due to low awareness by the pubic and governing authorities. The study will also assess residents' and visitors' opinions and perceptions regarding light pollution, including knowledge and perceived effects and risks, as well as levels of acceptability of preserving dark areas or reducing lighting, though a structured survey.