Theses, Dissertations, and graduate student summative projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation from Augsburg University
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Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Pediatric Seizures: Access and Utilization of Specialty Care and Mental Health Care, Samantha Delos Santos
Integrative Music Therapy: A Healing Intervention for Children with Disabilities, Francesca N. Do
Thermal Ablation as an Alternative to Standard Breast Conserving Surgery in the Treatment of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Elderly, Dani Ducharme
Resilience Through Mentorship, Erik Fairbanks
Benefits of Hatha Yoga use: Integrative Therapy for Chronic Pain, Senayet A. Goitom
Essential Medications for Native Americans, Valerie Decora Guimaraes
An Acupressure Training Program for Nurses, Thazin Hlaing
The Impact of Yoga on Performance Anxiety in Adult Motocross Racers, Brittany L. Hodkinson
Creating a Complex Care Model, Kathryn Hoehn
Energy Healing: Reiki as a Coping Mechanism in Intimate Partner Violence Trauma, Sarah Hoppe
Socioeconomic Determinants of Antibiotic Resistance, Kausar Jama
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Preventative Behavior Through Adult Education Among East African Immigrants, Gutama Kurfessa
Mindfulness Meditation Program for Parents, Jennifer L. Lothert
Alcohol Use Disorder and Major Depressive Episodes: Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Samantha Madler
Improving the Discharge Planning Process in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Kimberly McFarlane
Integration of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE’s) Care Program, Erin B. Mehta
An Exploration of Aromatherapy and Mindfullness Meditation to Relieve Symptoms of Chronic Stress, Cassandra Miles-Hanson
Focused Breathing Meditation: a Mindful-based Therapy for Multicultural Population With Heart Failure, Anne Mkalama
Art Therapy for Pediatric Oncology Patients, Chera Morrow
Impact of Provider Cultural Competency on Latino/Hispanic Patients During End-of-Life and Hospice Care, Nicholle Nacionales
Yoga and Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Adolescent Boys Through Teamwork and Coaching, Richard Navarro
Birth Equity in Action: Community Partnerships in Nursing Praxis, Cynthia Rodriguez Navin
Mindfulness and Quality of Life: Exploring Parents’ Perceptions, Jenna Nelson
Effective Models in Community and Student Run Clinics, Jonathan Nyman
Exercise to Reduce Inpatient Nursing Stress, Kacy Odean
Moderating Factors in the Relationship Between Bully Victimization and Psychosomatic Symptoms, Tonya Paulson
Addressing LGBTQ Anxiety With Mindful Meditation, Mark Pequignot
Self-healing With Reiki for Homeless Individuals Suffering from Past Traumatic Events, Kathryn Piha
Sound and Silence for Patients With Dementia, Jess Porteous
Lowering Depression Symptoms in Adults: Exploring Nonpharmacologic/Non-talk Therapy Based Approaches, Alyssa A. Raiolo
Symptom Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tracie Reamer
What Alternative Models are Effective in Improving Health Outcomes in Children With Obesity in the United States?, Kelsey Reineke
The Impact of Conventional and Expanded Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Juvenile Offending Outcomes, Jesma C. Revering
Can Exercise be an Alternative Treatment Option for Depression, Walker Rogers
Incorporating Quality Improvement and Problem-solving Into a Unit Safety Huddle, Kay M. Rowles
Adolescent Anxiety: Implementing Mindfulness Techniques To Lessen Mental Health Crises, Britt Schultz
Investigating the Relationship Between Mental Health and co- Morbidity Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Literature Review, Alejandra Soto
A Role for COX Inhibition in the Prevention of Progression of Barrett’s Esophagus To Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, John Speakman
A Review of Monoclonal Antibody Regimens in Small Cell Lung Cancer Compared to Chemotherapy Standard of Care, Rachael St. Clair
Mindfulness Meditation: Optimizing Mental Health in Hmong Elders, Mai Nou Thao
In individuals aged 9-26, will increasing provider and parent education about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine increase the rate of HPV Vaccination, Jessica Thonack
Holistic tai chi Practice: a Comprehensive Stress Reduction for Graduate Student Nurses, Thuy N. Tu
The Benefits of the Hmong Chicken Diet Among Postpartum Hmong Women, Sheng Vang
Lower Extremity Risk Assessment in Athletes Following a Traumatic Brain Injury, Carlos D. Villalpando
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Binh Vu
Impact of using ACEs survey in the prevention of long-term health outcomes in adolescents in North America, Ebtisam Wais
Living Life to the Fullest With Sjögren’s: an Online Resource, Vernalyn Wirig
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Outcomes of Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Management: Open Surgical versus Endovascular Repair, Chelsea Armbruster
What Are the Most Effective Risk Factor Management Strategies for The Prevention and Control of Hypertension?, Sherlyne Barasa
A Mindfulness Program With Youth Affected by Crime, Margaret E. Becker
Teaching Body Image Resilience to Create Better Body Image, Autumn Bertschinger
The Adequacy of PA Didactic Psychiatric Education, Dean Berzins
Improving Family Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge of Palliative Care Resources, Michelle L. Bond
Pain Reduction in Chronic Lumbar Patients Using Spinal Cord Stimulation, David Botros
Promoting Wellness for College Athletes Through Mindfulness Meditation, Lisa R. Braatz
Patient Self-care Outcomes With Utilization of Integrative Primary Care, Lora J. Briese
The art of Emotional Intelligence: Decreasing Lateral Violence Among Nurses, Cheryl Ann Brugger
Walking the journey side by side with the adolescent parent, Amy Buck
Motivational Interviewing: Advancing Health and Agency, June Buck-Tipton
Laughter is the Best Medicine, Anna Michelle Case
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Optimizing Type 1 Diabetes Management in Older Adults, Alyssa Clements
Mental Healthcare in Costa Rica: A Critical Perspective, Claire Elise Decelles
Occupational Factors and Risk for Preterm Birth, Kelsey Forbes
Complementary Alternative Medicine: an Education of Guided Self-care in the Elderly Population for Management of Chronic Conditions, Janice B. Gerber
A Missed Opportunity: The Underutilization of Preexposure Prophylaxis, Jacob Ginther
Quiet Time: Supporting Rest and Healing in a Pediatric Medical/Surgical Setting, Kimberly R. Glidewell
What is the Effect of Physical Activity on the Reduction of Macrovascular Complications in Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?, Rachael M. Gordon
Combating Pediatric Nurse Burnout and Increasing Retention With the Implementation of a Relaxation Room, Benjamin P. Groteboer
Social Empowerment of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Shawna Hanson
A Cross-cultural Health Internship, Anna C. Hjerpe
Environmental Influences on Pediatric Asthma: The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Costa Rica, Katherine Huber
Factors that Impact Outcome in Patients Post-Esophagectomy, Leona Jakupi
How Do Modifiable Risk Factors Impact the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease?, Shamso Jama
Pediatric Obesity: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Primary Care, Susan Johnson
Holistic Admissions, Anna Kam
A Literature Review: What mental health challenges are experienced by first-generation Latino immigrant and refugee families entering the U.S.?, Hunnaan M. Khan
An Overview of Individualized Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia, Megan B. Knoll
Will implementing human trafficking education and screening tools increase the number of identified trafficked victims and survivors in the healthcare setting?, Yadira Landeros De Santiago
Identifying Skills for Connecting, Building Trust, and Developing Relationships With Sexually Exploited Youth, Julie A. Larose
What Treatment and Prevention Options are the Most Effective for Elbow, Knee, and Plantar Tendinopathies?, Cody Lawson
In Patients With Cardiac Arrest, Does Early Defibrillation Reduce Mortality?, Nicholas Lueddecke
What is the Most Effective Management for Patients with Concomitant Gallstones and Bile Duct Stones?, Stephanie McCarney
Among Patients with A Dual Diagnosis of Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorder What Current Treatments Provide Optimal Outcomes?, Drew McNamara
Exercise as Self-care to Combat Nurse Burnout, Jessica Petefish
The Improvement of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in a Teenage Male with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Music Therapy: A Clinical Case Research Study, Kaitlin A. Pisarczyk
Eating for Health, Tanya Reese
The Process to Implement a Discharge Safety Plan Interverntion in a Large Midwestern Hospital Emergency Department, Vicki Samike
Rise in Mesoamerican endemic Nephropathy (MeN) in Migrant Population in Exchange for Work; Is it Worth the Trade-Off?, Katie Schmitz
Advance Care Planning Education for Older Adults, Jamie E. Seaquist
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Traditional Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies, Nick Slingerland
Umbilical Cord Clamping: How Timing Affects Infant Health Outcomes, Lauren Snell
Painting Support Group: a Gateway to Healing Anxiety and Depression, Summer G. Soto Angulo
Preventing Rehospitalizations Among Older Adults With Heart Failure, Megan E. Splittstoesser
Latina Adolescent Dating Violence Public Narrative, Megan Staffen