http://www.studentpulse.com/ Academic articles written by students, published by Student Pulse. en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:58 -0400 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:58 -0400 http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/644/stroke-rehabilitation-and-neuroplasticity-efficacy-and-methods-available A stroke is defined by the Stroke Association as a ‘brain attack’, where part of the brain is deprived of oxygen. It is also known as a ‘cerebrovascular accident’ (CVA). There are two types of strokes: ischaemic and haemorrhagic (The Stroke Association, n.d.). Ischaemic strokes... Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05:01 -0400 http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/644/stroke-rehabilitation-and-neuroplasticity-efficacy-and-methods-available http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/643/the-political-returns-of-philanthropy-the-case-of-tammany-hall New York’s 1827 mayoral election was the harbinger for a new era in politics. Tammany Hall—New York’s democratic political machine—suborned thousands of immigrants to vote for the pro-Tammany ticket. With cartloads of Irish in tow, ward leaders hurriedly moved from one polling... Tue, 15 May 2012 08:05:01 -0400 http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/643/the-political-returns-of-philanthropy-the-case-of-tammany-hall http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/642/the-invisible-bruise-complexities-of-protecting-children-from-emotional-abuse-and-psychological-maltreatment This paper presents and evaluates the varying roadblocks that make identifying and assessing emotional abuse to children so complex. This is the case for three primary reasons: the lack of a common definition of what constitutes emotional abuse and what does not; the wide variation in the frequency... Mon, 14 May 2012 08:05:01 -0400 http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/642/the-invisible-bruise-complexities-of-protecting-children-from-emotional-abuse-and-psychological-maltreatment http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/641/duty-in-the-face-of-defeat-the-confederate-soldiers-perseverance By 1864 and 1865, the effects of three years of war were like symptoms of a terrible disease afflicting the Confederacy. Internal divisions caused by perceptions of an overreaching and ineffectual government, antagonistic class and state objectives, economic woes, and a general decrease in morale caused... Fri, 11 May 2012 08:05:01 -0400 http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/641/duty-in-the-face-of-defeat-the-confederate-soldiers-perseverance