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Susan M Alexander

Professor of Sociology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame IN
Verified email at saintmarys.edu
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Immunohistochemistry of matrix metalloproteinases in reperfusion injury to rat brain: activation of MMP-9 linked to stromelysin-1 and microglia in cell cultures

…, LA Cunningham, J Wallace, S Alexander… - Brain research, 2001 - Elsevier
Reperfusion damages the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are
associated with the opening of the BBB, but their cellular localization and activation …

[HTML][HTML] Selective Chemical Inhibition of agr Quorum Sensing in Staphylococcus aureus Promotes Host Defense with Minimal Impact on Resistance

…, N Malachowa, BO Elmore, SM Alexander… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Bacterial signaling systems are prime drug targets for combating the global health threat of
antibiotic resistant bacterial infections including those caused by Staphylococcus aureus. S. …

Stylish Hard Bodies: Branded Masculinity in Men's Health Magazine

SM Alexander - Sociological perspectives, 2003 - journals.sagepub.com
This article examines a postmodern construct of masculinity in which male identity is based
on consumption, a traditional role for women, rather than production. Data for this qualitative …

A biomechanical comparison of single and double-row fixation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

CD Smith, S Alexander, AM Hill, PE Huijsmans… - JBJS, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Background: The optimal method for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is not yet known. The
hypothesis of the present study was that a double-row repair would demonstrate superior static …

[BOOK][B] Nature's services: Societal dependence on natural ecosystems

…, S Carpenter, D Tillman, P Dayton, S Alexander… - 2012 - books.google.com
Life itself as well as the entire human economy depends on goods and services provided by
earth's natural systems. The processes of cleansing, recycling, and renewal, along with …

[PDF][PDF] Apolipoprotein B is an innate barrier against invasive Staphylococcus aureus infection

…, JL Mack, PR Hall, AA Alsup, SM Alexander… - Cell host & …, 2008 - cell.com
Staphylococcus aureus is both a colonizer of humans and a cause of severe invasive
infections. Although the genetic basis for phenotype switching from colonizing to invasive has …

[HTML][HTML] Proteomic analysis of articular cartilage shows increased type II collagen synthesis in osteoarthritis and expression of inhibin βA (activin A), a regulatory …

M Hermansson, Y Sawaji, M Bolton, S Alexander… - Journal of Biological …, 2004 - ASBMB
We show that proteomic analysis can be applied to study cartilage pathophysiology. Proteins
secreted by articular cartilage were analyzed by two-dimensional SDS-PAGE and mass …

Wildfire effects on hiking and biking demand in New Mexico: a travel cost study

…, JB Loomis, A González-Cabán, S Alexander - Journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
We use a travel cost model to test the effects of wild and prescribed fire on visitation by
hikers and mountain bikers in New Mexico. Our results indicate that net benefits for mountain …

A systematic review of the experiences of vulnerable people participating in research on sensitive topics

S Alexander, R Pillay, B Smith - International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of this paper is to systematically review studies that discuss the experiences
of vulnerable populations participating in research on sensitive topics. Design Systematic …

Religious rhetoric in American populism: Civil religion as movement ideology

RH Williams, SM Alexander - Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1994 - JSTOR
Analysis of the rhetoric of late nineteenth-century American Populism reveals it to be replete
with religious language, symbolism, and references. Far from being incidental to Populism's …