Vitamin D levels, vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and HOMA2 model in Cuban Americans, Haitian Americans, and African Americans with and without type 2 Diabetes

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DEDICATIONI dedicate this dissertation to my father and mother, for without your stability and support throughout my life I wouldn't have made it this far.To my family in Kuwait, I thank you for all your trips to see me, support and encourage me. To my husband who gave me his unconditional support, and who has shown me that I am more than I think I can be. To my two beautiful God sent children whose time was stolen from them in order for me to attain a Ph.D. and to whom I shall forever be indebted.