Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Navigating the Ethical and Practical Implications of CRISPR Technology in Medicine, Fadumo Bashir
Caffeine Trends and Optimal Intake Systematic Review, Mark Byaliy
This is a Call To Action for All Primary Care Providers: Do Better for Your Transgender Patients, Kate Castor
Dermal Fillers Impact on Mental Health, Joscelyn Chavez-Alonso
Building a More Resilient Physician Assistant Student: Suggestions for Implementing Mindfulness-Based Training into Didactic Education, Sarah Cornell
Maternal Mortality in American Indian and Alaska Native Women: It Is Time to Prevent the Preventable, Brynn Cusack
Cycle Syncing: Optimizing Women's Quality of Life, Megan Francois
The Efficacy of Cannabis as a Substitute Addiction for Opiates, Clark Furlong
The Effects of Medical Respite on Healthcare Systems for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Precious A. Gbagba
Recruitment and Retention of Physician Assistants in Rural Medicine: A Novel Approach, Sean Grabbe
Unveiling Healthcare Disparities by Addressing Historical Traumas to Build Inclusive Spaces for Marginalized Communities: An Autoethnographic Study, Helena Humphreys
The Efficacy of Common Prosthetic Joint Infection Prevention Strategies: A Systematic Review, Cameron Jennings
The Status of Abortion Care Training for Medical Providers Amidst the Current Abortion Access Crisis: a Literature Review, Leah Johnson
Preserving Pediatric Wellness: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols and Pain Management in Pediatric Surgery, Kimberly Kim
It’s More than Skin Deep: Evaluating Mental Health Care in Dermatology Settings, Emma Kraft
A Review of the Literature on the Utilization of Stem Cells in Knee Osteoarthritis, Katrina Krist
Queering PA School: An Audit of Augsburg University’s Physician Assistant Program Regarding LGBTQ+ Related Health Topics, Annika Kuchar
Barriers to Healthcare Faced by Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families, Jennifer Lu
Accessible Dietary Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Common Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review, Ella R. Motzko
A Systematic Review: Longevity and Quality of Life in Blue Zones, Salmaan Mulla
Stargardt’s: Trends in Treatment Modalities, Dallas Myers
What are the Most Effective Non-Pharmacologic Practices for the Management of Primary Insomnia in Adults?, Alexis Myhre
Awareness of Nutrition's Impact on Mental Health and Ketogenic Diet’s Therapeutic Potential for Mental Illness and Other Chronic Disorders, Innocent Nsengiyumva
How has telehealth impacted access to mental health services in the Hispanic population in Minnesota?, Jesse Ochoa
Optimizing Nutrition Status and Patient Outcomes in Adults Receiving Post-ICU Care, Rachelle Pass
Barriers Primary Care Physician Assistants Face in Referring Patients to Palliative Care Services Early in the Disease Process, Claire Petersen
Post-traumatic stress disorder survivors: Effective interventions and treatment, Gabriela Rozada-Green
Beneficial and Detrimental Health Effects of Gilbert’s Syndrome: A Systematic Literature Review, Shivdeep Singh
Digital Scribes: A Possible Solution for Provider Burnout by Reducing Provider Workload, Shannon Storley
Efficacy of Probiotics in Decreasing Rates of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Sepsis in Preterm Neonates, Valisa K. Teekadharry
A Systematic Review of Racial Disparities in Emergency Department Pain Evaluation and Treatment in the United States, Cyrus Wolff
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
From In-Person to Technology-Based Interpreting: Evolution and the Need for Flexible, Community-Based Standards, Muhiyadin (Mo) Aden
A systematic review of the long and short-term effects of sports related concussions in youth and adolescent athletes, Yasin Ahmed
The Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Treatment, Michaela Althaus
Sisyphean Frustrations: The Impetus for Improving Harm Reduction Strategies in Minneapolis, MN, Jordan Baker
Utilization of Pulmonary Ultrasound: An Effective Tool in Guiding or Replacing Existing Diagnostic Methods in Clinical Practice, Sidney M. Bauer
Growing Pains: A Needs-Based Assessment of Aging in Place in the Twin Cities, Emma Burt
Improving Minnesota’s Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Naloxone, Annasha Doane-Ramkhalawon
In Adults, does Level of Stress Affect Sleep Quality and Duration?, Zach Ekstein
The Benefits and Limitations of a Clinician Lead Sexual Education Program in Wisconsin Public Schools, Margaret Freiermuth
The Barriers Hispanic Students Face In The United States, and The Underrepresentation of Hispanic Providers, Eddie Gaytan
Systematic review of the effect of exercise on the reduction of myocardial remodeling following a myocardial infarction compared to a sedentary approach, Vladislav Gladis
A Systematic Review of Sodium Intake and its Impact on Cardiovascular Health: Insights from Costa Rican Studies, Benjamin M. Hillebrand
The impact of skin-to-skin contact with infants on postpartum depression: A comparative case study, Hassan Mohamed
Safety First: Assessing First Aid Educational Needs of Outdoor Education Participants, Melissa Niemiec
Dancers and Eating Disorders: Is Screening Beneficial for this Population?, Brittany Noble
Utilization and Outcomes of Experiential Learning Pedagogy in the Setting of Medical Education: A Systematic Review, Jennifer R. Nyflot
Home-Based Primary Care in Patients with Dementia: Impact on Cost, Medication Use, and Patient Satisfaction, Megan O'Leary
The Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture in Pain Management: a Systematic Review, June Park
Medical Academic Burnout: A US Problem or a Worldwide Problem?, Ryan Rivard
Barriers to HPV Screening and Prevention in Latin America: A systematic Review, Lauren Rutten
Emergency Department Thoracotomy as an Intervention for Penetrating Trauma to the Thoracic Cavity: A Systematic Review, Samuel Scherf
Herbal Medicine Use in Costa Rica: A Case Study Examining Herbal Medicine’s Utilization and Cultural Significance, Jules Schlicting-Bader
Better Nature: How nature improves our health and how we can use nature to do better, Alyssa K. Snyder
Outcomes of Unbalanced versus Balanced Crystalloids in Sepsis: A Systematic Review, Gus R. Whittington
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Immunotherapy versus Chemotherapy: Which Treatment Offers Better Survival to Adults with Advanced Melanoma?, Nadeline Abro
What are the Contributing Factors of the Disparities in Maternal Mortality?, Maryan Aideed
Achieving Remission in Graves’ Disease: A Comparison of Treatment Options, Lauren Althman
Social Determinants of Health in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Psychosis, Vanessa Amanor
3D and Bio-printing as an Efficient and Safe Alternative to Traditional Methods and Materials in Cardiovascular Diseases, Angela Asare-Ose
Can CRISPR gene editing provide a definitive treatment for sickle cell disease?, Amanda Bartosh
Comparing Efficacy of Denosumab to Bisphosphonates in Fragility Fractures, Ronald Toledo Cardoso
A Review of Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Adults Experiencing Suicidality, Britta Chiles
What Are Barriers and Contributing Factors Limiting Healthcare Access in Southern Africa?, Ron Chitekwe
Effectiveness of Oral versus Topical Antibiotics in the Treatment of Pediatric Otitis Media, Yusra Darkazanli
Does Probiotic Supplementation Improve Depression/Anxiety Outcome Measures?, Kathryn M. DeCleene
Intermittent fasting and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, Ethan DeKam
Stroke Prevention in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: The Watchman Device versus Warfarin, Emma Delaney
Thermal Ablation as an Alternative to Standard Breast Conserving Surgery in the Treatment of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Elderly, Dani Ducharme
Socioeconomic Determinants of Antibiotic Resistance, Kausar Jama
Impact of Provider Cultural Competency on Latino/Hispanic Patients During End-of-Life and Hospice Care, Nicholle Nacionales
Effective Models in Community and Student Run Clinics, Jonathan Nyman
Lowering Depression Symptoms in Adults: Exploring Nonpharmacologic/Non-talk Therapy Based Approaches, Alyssa A. Raiolo
What Alternative Models are Effective in Improving Health Outcomes in Children With Obesity in the United States?, Kelsey Reineke
Can Exercise be an Alternative Treatment Option for Depression, Walker Rogers
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
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
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
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
The Adequacy of PA Didactic Psychiatric Education, Dean Berzins
Pain Reduction in Chronic Lumbar Patients Using Spinal Cord Stimulation, David Botros