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MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

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

A Missed Opportunity: The Underutilization of Preexposure Prophylaxis, Jacob Ginther

What is the Effect of Physical Activity on the Reduction of Macrovascular Complications in Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?, Rachael M. Gordon

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

In Patients With a Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Does an Autograft Versus Allograft Reconstruction Provide Superior Post- Operative Outcomes?, Aaron Karo

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

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

Rise in Mesoamerican endemic Nephropathy (MeN) in Migrant Population in Exchange for Work; Is it Worth the Trade-Off?, Katie Schmitz

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

Does Transitioning to an OMI/NOMI Model for the Evaluation of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Adult Emergency Department Patients Improve Outcomes Compared to Contemporary STEMI/NSTEMI Model?, Ismar Terzic

Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass graft in the treatment of multivessel coronary artery disease on Diabetes Mellitus patients, Nguyen Vu

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

New Treatment Options for Concussions Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Crystal Amundson

Vitamin C as an Adjunct Therapy in Sepsis Management, Nicholas Becker

Does administration of antipsychotic medications reduce the incidence and duration of delirium in critically ill adult patients?, Ellen Brateng

The Role of Temperature Management in Neurologic Outcomes of Adult Cardiac Arrests:, Trenton Christensen

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy and Risk of Behavioral Disorders in Offspring, Bailey Eklund

Misuse of Prescription Stimulants and Their Effect on Cognition, Zachary Friederichs

Does Platelet Rich Plasma show improved outcomes in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies compared to other non-operative treatment options?, Brittany Goodmanson

Ethically Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Pediatric Populations, Tommie L. James III

Colloids Compared to Crystalloids in Emergent Stabilization of Critically Ill Adults, Jerry Johnson

Does the Gut Microbiome Play A Role in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?, Ramandeep Kaur

In Adults with Difficult Intubations, What Is a Gold Standard Method for Success?, Nathaniel Kitzmann

Application and use of autophagy in cancer treatment; Does the application of autophagy in patients undergoing chemotherapy/radiation enhance treatment and recovery?, Jordan Dietz Kraay

Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Management of Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, Miranda LaCroix

Does an ACL autograft, allograft or synthetic graft lead to improved long term knee stability?, Parker Lanoue

Is there a link between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer's Disease?, Jing Lin

Does the Use of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Improve Neurologically Favorable Survival in Patients with Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?, Timothy Lund

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and ICD Therapy, Sarah Marti

Does Urbanization or Industrialization Have More Impact on the Increasing Prevalence of Diabetes in Developing Countries?, Simon Mazza

Factors that Impact Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, Kelsey McFarling

What are the Clinical Implications on the Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Human Health: A Literature Review, Merari Morales Rosales

A Literature Review: An Analysis of the Widespread Effects of Solitary Confinement/Social Isolation on Mental Illness and Mortality, Taneasha Muonio

The Great Flood: An Exploration of Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis, Adam Olsson

Does Hyperthermic Intaperitoneal Chemotherapy Treatment Increase Life Expectancy in Ovarian Cancer Patients?, Alessandra Orthey

Would The Use of Early Albuminuria Screening In Underserved Populations Lead To More Ac- curate Predictions of Chronic Kidney Disease?, Soaly Pin

Current prospects and outlook of CRISPR/Cas technology in clinical therapy, James Piper

Health Impacts of Global Climate Change With a Focus on Women’s Health, Mikhaila Samz

Idiopathic Gastroparesis: Lifestyle Modifications Versus Pharmacotherapy, Rebecca K. Schieffer

Comparison of Non-NSAID Pain Management in the Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis, Nicholas Schmitz

Comparison of Non-NSAID Pain Management in the Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis, Nicholas Schmitz

Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Kaitlin Storo

Medical Treatment of Diabetes Compared to Bariatric Surgery, Daniel Thornley

The Presence and Prognosis of Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Abnormalities in Hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 Patients, Mara Waaraniemi

Occupational Radiation Exposure Health Risks And Radiation Safety Practices Relative to Interventional Cardiology Providers, Brandon Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Effects and Methods of Music Therapy for Infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Erica Abeler

Among Patients with Chronic Hypertension, Does Blood Pressure Control with Anti-Hypertensives Decrease the Incidence of Cognitive Decline and Vascular dementia, Anna S. Boyd

Suicide Throughout Military Personnel and Veterans: A Literature Review, Brandon Cottrell

Operative versus Conservative Treatment of Clavicular and Scapular Fractures, Chase Davis

Short-Term Medical Missions: Capacity building in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) to address the main concerns and measure the long-term impacts on communities, Alexander Edorh

An Evaluation of the Refugee Experience of Liminality and the Impact of Best Practice Models of Care, Hanna Erickson

Preventing Road Traffic Incidents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Kayla Fuechtmann

Barriers that prevent initial prescription of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, Harini Halaharvi

Childhood Immunization Coverage and Challenges: United States vs. Latin America, James Cedric Holden

Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention in Central America, Madeline Jensen

Physical Activity Guidelines in Patients with Hemophilia: Benefits, Barriers, and Recommendations, Chelsea Johnson

Do cognitive stimulating activities help prevent the development of dementia in seniors living in Latin America?, Sarah Kane

The Right Vasopressor at the Right Time Does Early Use of Vasopressors Decrease Morbidity and Mortality in Septic Shock, Michael Kittok

Reproductive Health Needs in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Emily Bo LaFountaine

Opioid Agonist Therapy and Detoxification: Improving Outcomes for Fetuses Born to Addicted Mothers, Kao Lee

Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Access in Central America With a Focus on Modern Contraception, Maria McCoshen

Geographic Variances of Osteoporosis: What Interventions Can be Implemented to Raise Awareness and Reduce the Risk of Fractures in Latin America?, Kayla Mork

Spirituality and Religiosity: The Impact of Spirituality and Religiosity on Health Outcomes, Nonglee Moua

Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid and Thiamine (HAT) as Adjunctive Therapy for the Septic Patient, Keith Fertey Moy

An Evaluation of Home-based Primary Care (HBPC): Impact on Cost and Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction in the United States and Abroad, Isaac Pierre

Interventions in Reducing Weight Bias in Healthcare Providers and Preservice Students, Nora Powers

Climate Change and Dengue Fever: Are They Connected?, Chelsey Rilatos

Using Music Therapy as an Adjunct to Pharmacologic Therapies for Chronic Pain, Andrea L. Rosenberg

Diagnostic techniques in resource-limited countries compared with developed countries, Rachel Schiltz

Efficacy of a Single Dose HPV vaccine and its Potential Outcomes in Low-Income Countries, Brooke Schramm

Antibiotic Resistance of Streptococcus Pneumoniae in the United States and Latin American Countries: Contributing Factors and Potential Solutions, Brian Sherman

Sensitivity of single organ versus multiorgan point-of-care ultrasound compared to computed tomography pulmonary angiography in detecting pulmonary embolism in adult patients, Jessica Stangenes

Does risk stratification in post-partum hemorrhage improve outcomes?, Kamini Sundar bose

How Does The Use of Pelvic Binders In Patients With Unstable Pelvic Fractures Compare To Alternative Temporary External Immobilization Methods?, Paige Thayer

Maternal Health Interventions in Rural, Resource-Limited Countries, Katherine Tilton

Non-Pharmacological HIV Prevention Strategies in Low-Income and Developing Countries: Special Focus on Latin America, Lyn Zurakowski

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Drug Therapy Vs. Ablation Therapy for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, Jessica Ansara

How Does Education of Food Handlers and Citizens Improve Food Safety?, Bishop Anyiwe

Disparities in Transgender Patient Healthcare and Implications for Primary Care Providers, Ashley Aretz

Does music therapy decrease agitation in patients with dementia?, Clinton Billhorn

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques in Pediatric Pain Management, Amity Carlson

What methods of prevention of Zika Virus infection are most effective and what is done to prevent Zika Virus in Costa Rica and Nicaragua?, Melissa Charron

Historical and Current Management of Hemophilia: A Focus on Inhibitor Development and Treatment in Severe Hemophilia A, Julia Colling

Access and Attitudes Regarding Emergency Contraception and Reproductive Health in Nicaragua, Nadia Commers

Analysis of the Effects of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels in Pediatric Burn Patients, Maria Cook

Local Attitudes and Prevention around the Nicaraguan Sugarcane Worker with Chronic Renal Disease, Matt Cyr

What is the Best Antihypertensive Regimen to Prevent Stroke in Hypertensive Patients?, Pat DeWitt

Distracted Caregivers: A Literature Review Regarding the Impact of Caregiver Mobile Device Usage on Children, Joseph Eisenschenk

Effects of Cultural and Language Barriers on the Outcome of Autism Spectrum Disorder Amongst Children from the Somali Immigrant Population of Minnesota, Amal Farah

Obesity: Best Treatment Practices Based on Current Research, Garret FitzSimmons

Hyperuricemia and Mesoamerican Nephropathy, Britleigh Garcia