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The Social Construction of Nature: Relativist Accusations, Pragmatist and Critical Realist Responses by Proctor, James D.

“…Social constructivists argue that what we call "nature" isfar less universal and extrahuman than generally assumed. Yet this argument has been vigorously…”
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Mechanistic Characterization of the HDV Genomic Ribozyme:  Assessing the Catalytic and Structural Contributions of Divalent Metal Ions within a Multichannel Reaction Mechanism by Nakano, Shu-ichi, Proctor, David J, Bevilacqua, Philip C

“…Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) uses genomic and antigenomic ribozymes in its replication cycle. We examined ribozyme self-cleavage over eight orders of magnitude…”
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A Comparison of the Efficacy and Toxic Effects of Sustained- vs Immediate-Release Niacin in Hypercholesterolemic Patients by McKenney, James M, Proctor, Jack D, Harris, Scott, Chinchili, Vernon M

“…Objective.—To compare escalating doses of immediate-release (IR) and sustained-release (SR) niacin for effectiveness in reducing levels of low-density…”
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Folding Thermodynamics and Kinetics of YNMG RNA Hairpins:  Specific Incorporation of 8-Bromoguanosine Leads to Stabilization by Enhancement of the Folding Rate by Proctor, David J, Ma, Hairong, Kierzek, Elzbieta, Kierzek, Ryszard, Gruebele, Martin, Bevilacqua, Philip C

“…Modified nucleotides allow fundamental energetic and kinetic properties of nucleic acids to be probed. Here, we demonstrate that an RNA hairpin containing the…”
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Isolation and Characterization of a Family of Stable RNA Tetraloops with the Motif YNMG That Participate in Tertiary Interactions by Proctor, David J, Schaak, Janell E, Bevilacqua, Joanne M, Falzone, Christopher J, Bevilacqua, Philip C

“…RNA is known to fold into a variety of structural elements, many of which have sufficient sequence complexity to make the thermodynamic study of each possible…”
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Once-daily pravastatin in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia: a dose-response study by Jones, P H, Farmer, J A, Cressman, M D, McKenney, J M, Wright, J T, Proctor, J D, Berkson, D M, Farnham, D J, Wolfson, P M, Colfer, H T

“…This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate dose-response effects and safety of once-daily administration of…”
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Restricting the Conformational Heterogeneity of RNA by Specific Incorporation of 8-Bromoguanosine by Proctor, David J, Kierzek, Elzbieta, Kierzek, Ryszard, Bevilacqua, Philip C

“…In an effort to reduce the conformational heterogeneity of RNA, the modified nucleobase 8-bromoguanosine (8BrG) was introduced into oligonucleotides having the…”
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The effect of supplemental dietary fat on plasma cholesterol levels in lovastatin-treated hypercholesterolemic patients by McKenney, J M, Proctor, J D, Wright, Jr, J T, Kolinski, R J, Elswick, Jr, R K, Coaker, J S

“…A validation study was conducted first to test assumptions about the effect of saturated and unsaturated dietary fat supplements. The second study was…”
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Acquisition and Retention of a Letter-Detection Skill by Healy, Alice F, Fendrich, David W, Proctor, Janet D

“…In two experiments, we examined the acquisition and retention of a letter-detection skill with a consistent-mapping procedure. In Experiment 1, subjects were…”
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Steady-state plasma levels and pharmacokinetics of guanfacine in patients with renal insufficiency by Carchman, S H, Sica, D A, Davis, J, Crowe, Jr, J T, Wasserman, A J, Proctor, J D, Wright, G J

“…The steady-state pharmacokinetics and renal clearance of guanfacine were studied in patients with renal insufficiency. Apparent total body and renal clearances…”
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A secondary-task analysis of a word familiarity effect by Proctor, J D, Healy, A F

“…In three experiments we examined aspects of the word inferiority effect and word frequency disadvantage for letter detection. In Experiment 1 we tested a…”
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A complete second metatarsal (StW 89) from Sterkfontein Member 4, South Africa by DeSilva, Jeremy M., Proctor, Daniel J., Zipfel, Bernhard

“…The functional anatomy of the hominin foot has played a crucial role in studies of locomotor evolution in human ancestors and extinct relatives. However, foot…”
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Environmental values and popular conflict over environmental management: a comparative analysis of public comments on the Clinton Forest Plan by Proctor, J.D. (University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.)

“…/ Public participation in environmental management decisions has frequently led to conflict. This paper examines the role of environmental values in fueling…”
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Diphenidol treatment of arrhythmias by Wasserman, A J, Horgan, J H, ul-Hassan, Z, Proctor, J D

“…The antiarrhythmic activity of diphenidol, an antiemetic, has been demonstrated both in electrophysiologic studies of patiens and in experimental arrhythmias…”
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Ecology, Complexity, and Metaphor by Proctor, J D, Larson, BMH

“…Complexity has recently risen to prominence in ecology as part of a broader interest that suggests its status is something more than just a scientific theory…”
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Does antihypertensive therapy influence quality of life? by McCorvey, Jr, E, Wright, Jr, J T, McKenney, J M, Proctor, J D

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Effect of hydrochlorothiazide, enalapril, and propranolol on quality of life and cognitive and motor function in hypertensive patients by McCorvey, Jr, E, Wright, Jr, J T, Culbert, J P, McKenney, J M, Proctor, J D, Annett, M P

“…The effect of hydrochlorothiazide, propranolol, and enalapril on cognitive and motor function and quality of life (QOL) in hypertensive patients was studied…”
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Time-dependent change in renal clearance of bethanidine in humans by Chremos, A N, Shen, D, Gibaldi, M, Proctor, J D, Newman, J H

“…Blood levels and urinary excretion rates of bethanidine were determined in three normal human subjects following oral administration of a single dose of the…”
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Comparison of bethanidine dosing schedules for rapid control of blood pressure by Proctor, J D, Evans, E F, Wasserman, A J

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An evaluation of two compact analyzers used for lipid analysis by McKenney, J M, Fary, D F, Miller, G, Proctor, J D, Chinchili, V M

“…A number of relatively inexpensive compact analyzers are available for use in physician offices and outpatient clinics to measure total cholesterol and, more…”
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