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MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

How does being born via cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery change the gut microbiota and immune system in newborns and affect the development of asthma and allergies, Rachel Gratz

The Impact of Sexual Education on Decreasing Adolescent Pregnancy in Nicaragua, Allison Greenwood

In developing countries, does the implementation of basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation education in the community improve patient outcomes?, Ashley Gross

Among Patients with Endometriosis, Does the Use of Serum Biomarkers, Versus Laparoscopic Surgery For Diagnosis and Staging of the Disease Decrease the Incidence of Disease Related Negative Outcomes, Ellyn C. Hexum

Acute Post-Operative Pain Management: Preventing Overuse of Opioids, Alison Hirsch

Effectiveness of Combination Prevention strategy in HIV Prevention in Latin America, Amina Iman

Impact of Medical Scribes in Healthcare: A Systematic Review, Eryn Johnson

Analysis of Intrauterine Device Implementation and Review of Prevention Strategies to Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy in Nicaragua, Haley Johnson

Smallpox Bioterrorism Preparedness: The Importance of Technology and Education for Early Detection and Response, D Taylor Jorgenson-Rathke

Comparing Short and Long-Term Benefits of ACL Autograft and Allograft Reconstruction Techniques, Nathan Kleppe

An Analysis of Music Therapy on Improving Social and Communication Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Steven Koehler

Climate Change: Human Health, the Developing World and the Global Response, Cole James Kriett

Are Platelet Rich Plasma injections a Better Choice Compared to Glucocorticoid Injections for the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Adult Patients?, Sawyer Lange

How is music therapy currently being used in pediatric pain management?, Kaylie LaPlante

Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on Maternal and Fetal Health During Pregnancy, Chelsey Leuschke

HPV Screening in Nicaragua, Claire Maccani

Nobody Likes Flies, Zachary Mattson

Risk factors for developing child malnutrition in Central America, Molly McNamara

Emergency Medical Services in Rural Costa Rica, Kelsey Merck

Do three-dimensional printed prosthetics in below elbow amputee patients offer an affordable and accessible option to a customized and individualized prosthetic experience?, Mark Meyers

Do Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Increase the Risk for Non- or Mal-Union Following Acute Fracture? A Literature Review, Bryan Moritz

Barriers to Contraceptive Use in Nicaragua, Ellen Motley

Telemedicine and Type 2 Diabetes, Erin Ness

Target Temperature Management after Cardiac Arrest: Optimizing survival outcomes, Nicole Neumann

Strategic Recommendations for New PAs entering the Workforce in 2020-2025, Minh A. Nguyen

Increased antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in Nicaragua: Potential Causes and Future Implications, Ryan S. Paukert

Are children of a diabetic mother in comparison to children of a nondiabetic mother at an increased risk for developing obesity in the first 10 years of life?, Chhorn Pho

The Utilization of Procalcitonin Biomarker to Decrease the Misuse of Antibiotics in Community- Acquired Pneumonia Infections, Jessica Radermacher

Treatment of Depression in Elderly Patients, Molly Rentz

Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Effects on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes, Claire Rustad

Global Health and Societal Impacts of Schistosomiasis, William Ryan

The Effectiveness of Video and Other Electronic Media on DNR/DNI Decisions within Advance Care Planning, Peter Seebarg

The Future of 5-Fluorouracil Treatment of Colorectal Cancer: Translating a Better Understanding into Improved Patient Care, Nathan Smits

The Impact of Breastfeeding Interventions on Breastfeeding Behavior, Ryan D. Steele

Cannabinoid: The Millennia’s New ‘Alternative Medicine’ for Refractory Epilepsy, Victoria Tahmassebi

Prophylactic Pharmacotherapy for the Prevention of Poststroke Depression, Elizabeth Wallis

Comparison of Single Therapy Treatment with Methotrexate versus addition of TNF-ɑ Inhibitors on Mortality and Morbidity related to Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alissa Wigen

Are Physician Assistants' unique job characteristic of career flexibility truly fulfilling the needs of primary and non-primary healthcare needs?, Ka Dey Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Emerging Role of Physical Activity in Concussion Rehabilitation and Recovery, Justine Commerford

Thyroid Antibodies and Mental Health Disorders, Amanda Drewek

How to choose: Enhancing Shared Decision Making in Breast Cancer Screening, Emma Hermes

Schizophrenia’s Relationship with Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality, Hannah Jorgensen

Telestroke Network use to Improve Acute Ischemic Stroke Care in Rural Community Hospitals, Christopher Prigge

Routine Screening for Silent Atrial Fibrillation, Zach Stevens

Preventing Burnout in Health Care Providers with Biofeedback, Evan Welo

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

How Do Christian Values, in Comparison to Other Sociocultural Values, Motivate Early Adolescent Girls in Regard to Their Body Image?, Tracy Keizer

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Recognition and Treatment of Anaphylaxis by Day Care Providers, Michele Trach Glood

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Cultural Competence in Physician Assistants and Their Associated Characteristics, LeAnn Aldape Burgher

The Prevalence of Low Back Pain and its Association with Body Mass Index, Lance Beebout

Benefits of a Postgraduate Education: The Physician Assistants' Perspective, Jamie Cotter

Hospice Care: Physician Assistants' Ratings of Their Knowledge and Attitudes, Karen Farrington

Rural Physician Assistant Job Satisfaction and Factors That Lead to Satisfaction, Jody Ann Giza

Motivation for Medicine: What Factors Influence Men and Women to Enter Physician Assistant School Versus Medical School?, Ross Golla

Influences on the Mother's Decision to Breastfeed her Infant, Melissa Rae Kennedy

Does Body Mass Index (BMI) Affect the Prevalence of Pap Smears?, Debra Maas

The Influence of Social and Environmental Support on Diabetes Self-Management, Cheryl McKee

The Amount of Prenatal Care in Women Thirty-five Years and Older and It's Effects on Birth Weight, Gestational Age and Apgar Scores, Amy Moe

Lifestyle Choices of Minnesotan Physician Assistants: An Exploratory Investigation, Paul Mortlock

Effects of a First Responders Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program on patient Outcomes in a Rural Emergency Medical Service System, Michael D. Olson

The Prevalence of Axis I Mental Disorders in perpetrators of Murder-suicide in Minnesota in a Three-Year Period, Aaron koppel Pitman

Determinants of Safety Device Use in Adults Age 18-22 Years., Amanda J. Rajala

What Specific Characteristics Influence Patients To Receive Their Health Care From A Physician Assistant?, Christine L. Rogers

Correlation Between Nutritional Knowledge and Food Choices in Seventh Grade Students, Jennifer Rysavy

Bioterrorisrn Preparedness of Rural Hospitals Compared to Urban Hospitals in Minnesota, Lee G. Schotzko

Attitudes of Expectant Fathers Regarding Breastfeeding And the Effect of the Expectant Father on the Expectant Mother's Intention to Breastfeed, Danielle M. Semling

Quality of Life in Patients with Graves' Disease, Jennifer L. Smith

Physical Activity Levels and Social Influences In Rural Minnesotan Hmong Children and Adolescents, Kimberly Smith

The Prevalence of Herbal Product use in the Treatment and Management of Diabetes in the Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand

The Female Athlete Triad: Role of the Coach in Prevention and Intervention, Michelle Turner Breiland

Patients' Perceptions of Herbal Medicines and Natural Supplements, Penny L. Vinnedge