A collection of Health and Public Affairs Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
A study of respiratory dysfunction associated with the severity of Parkinson's disease, Christine M. Carmichael
Characterization of a novel mechanism regulating the activity of pro-apoptotic serine protease, OMI/HTRA2, Oliver Ghobrial
Perceptions of computer crime and cyber preparedness in the state of Florida & future policy, Mark Henych
Coordinate regulation of G1 progression by growth factors and extracellular matrix in Schwann cells, Jared Adam Iacovelli
Random mutagenesis of PDZomi and selection of mutants that specifically bind the MYC proto-oncogene and induce apoptosis, Daniela Wangler Junqueira
An examination of police canine use of force in the state of Florida, Charles Mesloh
Characterization of cell cycle regulatory proteins in Plasmodium falciparum, Shelley Ann Patterson
Expression of CaF1 and LcrV as a fusion protein for development of a vaccine against Yersinia Pestis via chloroplast genetic engineering, Michael Lee Singleton
University technology transfer activity and the metropolitan new economy : an empirical analysis of its relationship, Kenneth P. Stackpoole
The Effect of Parent Education on Maternal Self-efficacy and Preference for Pain Control During Labor, Aubrey Willard
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Recognition of code mixed words by Taiwanese/English bilinguals, Yea Tzy Chen
Characterization of a novel inhibitor and its use to study the function of the pro-apoptotic protease OMI/HtrA2, Hedvika Davis
The characterization of a homologue of the regulatory subunit of cyclic amp dependent protein kinase a in Giardia lamblia, Candace S. Gibson
Current initiatives to improve the nurse work setting, Jo Ann Miller
Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum pre-replication complex and search for new antimalarials, David Jason Moe
Performance of health centers in networks, Judith Ortiz
Recognition of code-mixed words by Spanish/English bilinguals : a focus on proficiency levels, Mirthia L. Otero
A study of voice onset time in persons with dysphagia, Heather S. Shaw
Expression of Bacillus Anthracis protective antigen in transgenic chloroplasts towards the development of an improved anthrax vaccine, Jennifer Watson
Language differentiation in young bilingual children, Erika Veronica Wertheim
Pathways to homelessness and social support among homeless single men, single women, and women with children, Carole Zugazaga
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Relationship between language and vestibular function as measured by Neuronet TM, Jennifer Michelle Andrews
The aftermath of Hurricane Mitch: post traumatic stress disorder, Joy A. Barnard
Emergency pain management: trends and efficacy, Christopher W. Blackwell
Hurricane survival : Honduras 18 months later, Shannon Lynn Campbell
Study of the expression of proinsulin as a biopolymer fusion protein in transgenic systems, Olga Eillen Carmona Sanchez
Recognition of code-switched words by Spanish-English bilinguals, Yvonne Castellon Perez
Comparison of rhyming abilities in children with disordered phonology to rhyming abilities in children with normal phonology, Melanie P. Desmond
Characterization of map kinase homologues, ERK1 and ERK2, in giardia lamblia, John G. Ellis
Paxillin binding domains 1 and 2 mediate merlin-paxillin interactions, Elizabeth Ann Hackler
A normative investigation of the speech-associated attitude of nonstuttering preschool and kindergarten children, Lynell M. Hernandez
The rural and urban poor of Honduras: a descriptive analysis of their health care needs and living conditions, Deanna Matuska Kuhn
Clinician and prosecutor perceptions of sex offender civil commitment laws, Jessica M. Latina
Prenatal education: an integrative review of the journal literature from 1990-2000, Guylaine Legault
Characterization of the 32 kD component of bahia grass pollen, Azadeh Majidi
Phonological awareness abilities in children with moderately disordered phonology vs. children with normal phonology, Molly M. McCormack
Phytoremediation of mercury and organomercurials via chloroplast genetic engineering, Oscar N. Ruiz
Bidialectal training program for facilitating codeswitching skills in African American english adolescent dialect speakers, Lisa Simmons
Vot measures in caucasian and African-American females between 60 and 80 years of age, Marni Beth Simon
Characterization of the bacteria symbiotically associated with the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema riobrave, and comparison with 4 other steinenematid bacterial symbionts, Heather Lynn Smith
Development of a primary care program for clients with anorexia and bulimia, Susan Stuib
Educating the public on the appropriate use of antibiotics and basic disease prevention, Jacqueline R. Terwilliger
Voice Onset Time production in older healthy males of african american and caucasian american ethnic background, Jerry W. Thomason
Expression of interferon [alpha]5 in transgenic tobacco chloroplasts, Maria G. Torres
Prostasin-based gene therapy in transgenic adenocarcinomatous mouse prostate (TRAMP) model, Xiaoyan Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Validation of thirteen short tandem repeat loci for use in forensic casework, Charles Allen Badger
Self-esteem in elementary school children with and without attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Diane Marie Berry
Social learning theory and gender differences in aggression, Kelly K. Browning
Hyper-expression of the Bt cry2Aa2 operon in chloroplasts leads to formation of insecticidal crystals, Brandy L. De Cosa
Expression of an antimicrobial peptide via the chloroplast genome to control phytopathogenic bacteria, Gerald DeGray
Fall prevention education program for seniors in a community environment, Myra M. Delaney
An evaluation of the impact of dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) education on dietary compliance and blood pressure, Christine Idell DeSantis
Management of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: Evaluation of Asherence to Practice Guidelines Based on Level of Care, Wanda Gerson Edington
The meaning of family as perceived by lesbian couples, Caroline Gertz
Expression of the native cholera toxin B subunit gene as oligomers in transgenic tobacco chloroplasts, Lucinda Henriques
Integrative research review: perinatal management and outcomes of clients with oligohydramnios, Chiyo Gabriella Lombard
The Allen Charge : "judicial economy or coercion", Roy C. Manning
Effects of methyl prednisolone on professional voice users suffering from true vocal fold edema, Christopher R. McCrea
The serine proteinase inhibitor, maspin does not interact with prostasin in controlling the invasive phenotype of breast and prostate cancer cells, James Anthony Murphy
Involvement of CDC6, a cell cycle regulatory protein, in prostate cancer, Liza D. Robles
The tumor suppressor protein, Schwannomin/merlin interacts directly with paxillin in Schwann cells, Ruano Alma Rodenas
The effects of delayed auditory feedback on speech rate and intelligibility in speakers with Parkinson's desease, Bernard Rousseau
Microbiological evaluation of Crohn's disease : fulfillment of Koch's postulates I and II, Deidre Schwartz
The GTP binding protein RHO, is not required for the formation of a B1, integrin multi-molecular complex in primary Schwann cells, Anna Ree Taylor
Physiologic and financial outcomes of neonates when birth occurs at 26, 28, 30, 32 and 34 gestational weeks, Jenny Yvonne Villa
Effect of linguistic experience on listener perception on nasality in cleft palate speech in monolingual and bilingual listeners, Caroline A. Walters
An acoustic analysis of changes in children's initial consonant clusters during treatment, Jamie Warszynski
Integrative research review of today's approach to endotracheal suctioning: closed system suctioning, Amy M. Wesley
Differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa pathovars using sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of whole-cell proteins and dna pulsed-field gel electrophoresis procedures, Rebecca Lynn Wichman
Integrative research review: effect of music therapy on anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction in intensive care unit, Anna Mee Ting Yue
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Education for health promotores in Honduras, Wanda Morgan Abar
Public support for conservative and liberal approaches to crime control, Holly A. Atkins
Perceived barriers, nutrition-related affect and positive nutritional practices of adolescents, Sandra Marie Bayer
Examination of burn patients' pain experience during resting conditions and procedures, Sharon Bridges
End of life decision-making : preparing an advanced directive, Mary Weaver Briganti
The Perceived Quality of Life and Functional Status of the Octogenarian Following Open Heart Surgery, Patricia L. Butler
Listener judgements before and after speech treatment for elimination of compensatory articulation, Carla Camille Conover
Phonological awareness skills in hispanic children with language impairments, Sherry Ann Elie
Adult palliative care grief and bereavement resource guide, Jacqueline A. Felder
A Protocol for Acquisition of Medicinal Supplies for Health Care Missions Serving Third World Populations, Ann M. Gaffka
Molecular cloning, expression and characterization of pas n 1, the major allergen of bahia grass (paspalum notatum) pollen, George Ibrahim Ghobrial
Pain management documentation of children in the emergency department, Janice P. Gregory
Domestic violence : are we assessing adequately?, Judy L. Housel
Drinking and driving : examination of offender and non-offender punitiveness, William (Rick) R. Inmon
Quality of Life and Interventions in People Living With Fibromyaglia [sic] Syndrome, Dawn M. Jones
Listeners' perceptions of African American English, Rob Kraemer
Integrative research review of adult asthma self-management programs, Susan G. Martin
Integrative research review : fetal fibronectin and cervical length as predictors of preterm labor, Susan Benvenuto McDonough
Cardiac rehabilitation and quality of life in elderly patients with heart disease, Margaret S. Mehring
Actions to protect the well being of a health care team in a third world country, Mary Kay Morrison
Chromatin structure analysis of the BRCA1 gene in the MCF-7 breast carcinoma cell line, Audrey Connolly Roberts
The development and revision of a clinical decision-making tool on hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women, Jennifer L. Snow
Education intervention project for parents of children with hydrocephalus, Kay R. Taylor
The feasibility of restorative justice : a victim's perspective, Alicia Rosett Vereen
A model for age-appropriate health education for the elderly, Susan Ruth Waterbury
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Cultural beliefs of Indian women about breast cancer, Latha Babuji
Paxillin is an intermediate in B1 integrin-dependent signaling during focal adhesion assembly and differentiation in Schwann cells, Debora Bailey