This collection contains Honors in the Major theses completed in Health and Public Affairs.
Theses from 2018
Dialogic Reading with Adolescent Mothers, Diana L. Abarca
A Case Study of Veteran and Civilian Student Academic Performance at the University of Central Florida, Floyd C. Diehl Jr
The Role of Stress in the Differential Diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia, Jennifer G. Ferranti
Investigating a Potential Relationship Between Sibling Gender Composition and Health Behavior Indicators in Young Adult and Adolescent Males, Taylor N. Goss
Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori and Health Related Risk Factors at the University of Central Florida, Evan Holsonback
Health Insurance Status and Diabetes Management Practices Among Black Adults in the U.S., Luderve Rosier
Effects of the Influenza Vaccine on the Oral Cavity, Laura Sawires
Theses from 2017
A Stinging Effect: The Legal Implications Biting into the Effects of the Zika Virus, Keanu Bader Mr
A Comparative Analysis of the United States Supreme Court's Doctrine of Selective Incorporation and Corporate Constitutional Rights Jurisprudence, Rebecca R. Fate
The Psychosocial Effects of Aphasia On The Caregiver, Lauren A. Ferrara
Characteristics of the Adult Female Endurance Runner: A survey, Stephanie F. Gabriel
The Impact of Arthritis on the Health-Related Quality of Life Among Individuals at the University of Central Florida, Ryan E. Garwood
Receptive and Expressive Single Word Vocabulary Errors of Preschool Children with Developmental Disabilities, Juliana L. Hirn
Florida's Workers Compensation Law: The Pendulum Swings, Ursula Hirsch
Use of a Music and Memory Program by Caregivers of Persons with Dementia, Barbara Mendez Campos
Profit-Bearing Administrators: Exploring the Application of Economics and Financial Concepts in Healthcare Management, Brandon K. Riddick
Theses from 2016
Study and Analysis of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among Students at the University of Central Florida, Deberly M. Anzueto
Adolescent Mothers’ Implementation of Strategies to Enhance Their Children’s Early Language and Emergent Literacy Skills, Meredith C. Canty
Early Intervention Systems: An Evaluative Review of Their History and Use, Matthew A. Ceriale
Knowledge, Confidence, Intention, and Motivation: Hegemonic Masculinity's Influence Upon Nutritional Habits of Males, Sara Chizmar
To Catch a Terrorist: The Improper Use of Profiling in U.S. Post-9/11 Counterterrorism, Kamillia Crawford
Sticks and Stones: An Analysis of the Impact Doctrine in Florida, Carmen Cuza
Nutrition Resources for Football Players in Division I Institutions: The Athletic Trainer's Perspective and Role, Giovanna Marie Giannini
The Effect of Aphasia on Quality of Life, Coping Style, and Resilience, Nelson J. Hernandez
Medical Claims at NCAA Institutions: The Athletic Trainer's Role, Tyler P. Killinger
The Second Amendment in the 21st Century: An In-Depth Examination of Firearm Freedoms and their Relationship with Public Safety and Interests, Mathew E. Klein
Causal Factors of Cryptorchidism and Endocrine Disurpting Chemicals Such as Prenatal Maternal Cigarette Smoke: A Narrative Review, Andrew R. Morrissey
Outcomes Assessment within Prostate Cancer Interventions for Couples: A Narrative Review, Andrea M. Siguenza
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Management of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: A Literature Review, Rebecca S. Tanner
The Usage of Young Adult Literature as a Vehicle to Teach Cultural Empathy, Samuelle Voltaire
Exploring Supported Conversation with Familial Caregivers of Persons with Memory Impairment: A Pilot Study, Arielle Willis
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
A Solomon Like Decision: Factors In Determining Child Custody for Same Sex Couples in Florida After Dissolution of a Relationship or Marriage, Sydney Alexander
Psychosocial Indicators of Injury Concealment Among Young Male Athletes, Guillermo Alfonso
The Mediating Roles of Coping and Social Support on Adolescent Lesbian Homelessness, Katelynn Craft
Same-Sex Sexual Assault in the Military, Lauren Croft
Exploring the Legal Liability of Genetically Modified Organisms and their Impact on Society, Jarrett Davis
Implementing the Speakall! iPad App and Intervention Protocol with a Child with Autism: A Pilot Study, Olivia Downs
Comparison of Acoustic Measures in Discriminating Between Those With Friedreich's Ataxia and Neurologically Normal Peers, Sophia Luna-Webb
The Influence of Gun Control Legislation on Rampage Shootings, Andrew D. Manor
Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work Education: A Review of the Literature, Liana Menendez
The Implications of Federal and State Laws Regarding the Storage, Use, and Donation of Cord Blood, Rebecca Miller
Domestic Violence Shelter Policies Across the State of Florida, Kyra Nickell
Economic and Legislative Effects on Performance Based Funding and Licensed Practical Nursing Programs, Andrew Papa
Effects of Caffeinated Energy Drink and Alcohol Usage on Perceived Stress and Burnout In Undergraduate Students, Arjun Patel
The Forgotten Third Branch: The Supreme Court, Public Opinion, and the Media, Adrien Pitchman
Divorce, Separation, Mental Health and Risky Behaviors Among Fathers: What Are the Connections and How Does it Affect Family Health?, Nicolas Resciniti
A Comparative Analysis of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 to the USA FREEDOM ACT of 2015: Balancing Security with Liberty, Richard L. Russo
The Increase of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation by Low Income Workers: A Social Work Perspective, Elizabeth Scheiner
Same-Sex Marriage: A Fundamental Right, Stefen Smith
An Investigation Into the Use of Evidence-Based Interventions in Classrooms for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Allison Twyman
Recession to Depression: A Critical Disambiguation of the 2007/2008 Financial Crisis and a Model for New Age Securities Regulation, Christian Walters
The Plight of Being Unrecognized in the United States: Should Undocumented Immigrants be Licensed to Drive in Florida?, Jennifer Wilford
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
The Constitutionality of Warrantless Cell Phone Searches: Incident to Arrest, Kylie Brown
Sexual Offender Treatment: A Paradigm Analysis of Academic Journals, Vijay Chillar
A New Crash Test: The Rise and Fall of Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, James Colquitt
Social Work Students' Attitudes and Perceptions About the Affordable Care Act, Yvichess Goddard
Justice: The Use of Food, Education, and the Law to Combat Human Trafficking in Sub-Saharan Africa, Nicholas Grandchamps
Panua Partners in Hope, Naivasha, Kenya: Legal and Domestic Related Challenges, Keisha Holman
Investing in an Interconnected Workforce: Global Education Reform, Amelia Klug
Recidivism Prevention Through Prosocial Support: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research, Kimber McDaniel
Athletic Trainers' Knowledge and Perceptions of Testicular Cancer and Testicular Cancer Prevention Practices, Christopher Mings
Comparative Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in Treating Type Two Diabetes Mellitus, Neley Morales
Social Work Student Perceptions of Labor Trafficking, Margaret Mulhern
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Regulation of Efflux Pump Tap By Transcriptional Activator WhiB7, Aaron Pollock
Social Work Student's Perceptions of Womens' Roles in the Military, Nichole Restivo
Alien Tort Statute: A Discussion and Analysis of the History, Evolution, and Future, Shane Yodlowski
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Social work students' comfort with gay and lesbian families, Jennifer Ackerman
The florida jury technical evidence and bias, Andrew Albaugh
Brave New World Reloaded: Advocating for Basic Constitutional Search Protections to Apply to Cell Phones from Eavesdropping and Tracking by Government and Corporate Entities, Mark Berrios-Ayala
Veterans' perceptions of reintegration challenges and their most valuable social supports, Leslie Briggle
A Historical View of Cuban Immigration Policy, Sarah Castro
Citizens policing the police an evaluation of citizens recording police officer and wiretapping laws, Thiago Coelho
Animal Cruelty: The Nexus Between Admonishable Violence and Sanctionable Criminal Acts, Natalie Donis
An examination of psychological disorders, social anxiety, and perfectionism in high-achieving undergraduate students, Amy Elliott
The lasting effects and analysis of the supreme court's decision in the national federation of independent business v. sebelius, Devin Esposito
High School Dropout: A Study of Parental Perceptions of Dropout and Prevention Strategies, Daniel Garcia
Southern Honor: An Analysis of Stand Your Ground Law in Southern Jurisdictions, Vaughn Glinton Jr.
LGBT affirming environments in hospice care settings, Maria Gore
The cost of convenience the extent of the reasonable expectation of privacy in the internet age, Justin Karpf
Breach of Allegiance: The History of Treason Charges in the U.S., and its Rebirth in the Age of Terrorism, David Lewis
The plight of foreign national women in the United Kingdom: coercion and trafficking as factors of imprisonment, Sarah Lokey
Counseling students' attitudes and beliefs toward lgbtq individuals and relationships between psychosocial factors, Samantha McHarg
Perceptions of Senior Citizens in Central Florida Regarding Quality of Care Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Rafael Nieves
Trauma-focused models for caregivers: a systematic review of empirical research, Wesley Paul
The Risks and Benefits of Running Barefoot or in Minimalist Shoes: A Systematic Review, Kyle Perkins
The relationship between consumer debt and mental health, Jennifer Simmons
The transformation of our workplaces how gender has shaped workplace sexual harassment law and award amounts, Ian Waldick
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Real estate law the American dream transfigured into the American mortgage crisis, Maricruz Aguiar
Social work students and competent practice with lgbtq clients, Drionne Arney
Has the pendulum swung too far? a legal evaluation of Florida's child abuse and neglect registry, Julianna Debler
An evaluation of hiv/aids incidence reduction and awareness-raising interventions inspired by the sonagachi project and the 100% condom use program, Nicole Fernandez
Victims of more than just bias gender's influence on jury awards and other monetary benefits in workplace sexual harassment claims, Anthony Ferraro
Florida's medical malpractice tort reform a cognitive analysis of litigious, legislative promulgation and jurisprudence, Joseph Formoso
Arts targeted local economic development florida cities with flair, Jessica Ghersetich
The constitutionality of the occupy movement, Yoe Lopez
An exploration of using ipads and digital storytelling through westorieswith students who have autism, Michelle Mariotti