The Meaning of Freedom. Columbia historian Eric Foner traces the shifting definition of American liberty in USCâs sixth annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture. November 1, 2007. When it comes to freedom in America, thereâs no single lasting definition, according to world-renowned historian Eric Foner.
The first symptoms of myasthenia gravis may be: 1  Weakness of the eye muscles. 2  Difficulty in swallowing. 3  Slurred speech.
Email. Print. Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness and fatigue in the muscles that control voluntary movement in the body. The weakness is caused by a disruption in the communication between the muscles and the nerves that control them.hile myasthenia gravis can affect any voluntary muscles in the body, most patients will first notice its effects in the muscles that control the movement of the eyes and eyelids. The weakening of these muscles can result in droopy eyelids, double vision and partial paralysis of eye movements.