This collection contains Honors in the Major theses completed in Medicine.
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2025
Investigating the Role of Prostasin in Angiogenesis: A Chorioallantoic Membrane Model Approach, Zaima Aline
Investigation Of The Activity Of Cct2 In The Biogenesis Of Breast Cancer Extracellular Vesicles, Christina Encarnacion
Effects Of Invigorating And Relaxing Music On Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, And Heart Rate Variability, Matthew Joshua Faur
Optimization Of L-Citrulline Production In Corynebacterium Glutamicum, And The Effect Of The Human Small Intestine Environment, Simran S. Ghulldu
Investigating the Effects of a Psychoplastogen on Depressive-Like Behaviors in Huntington Disease Model Mice, Kaleigh M. Hanley
Optimizing CRISPRi Gene Silencing of Putative Drug Targets in Mycobacterium abscessus, Max Ivanov
Effect of Culture Condition on Exosome Secretion by Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Ayaka Kimura
Determination Of Hiv-Induced Metabolic Complication Using Hiv-1 Transgenic Mice, Yuka Kimura
Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Functional Heart Failure Outcomes, Ariana B. Labrada
Investigation Of Lubricin-Stimulating Fda-Approved Compounds For A Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritic Drug, Swathi S. Menon
Unravelling the role of two-component systems in Mycobacterium abscessus, Andrea C. Molero Perez
Comparative Efficacy of Hallucinogens in Treating Mood Disorders Through a Meta-Analysis of Symptom Reduction, Dosage, and Duration, John Marco D.F. Muniz
Understanding the Role of Receptor-Interacting-Protein Kinase 2 and X-Linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis Interactions on 5-Lipoxygenase Activation, Vishanth Murugesan
Exploring Patient-Provider Communication in Indian American Populations: A Scoping Review, Pranav S. Nadella
Investigating the Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Fitness and Metastasis in Drosophila melanogaster, Om R. Patel
Investigation Into Whether Chlamydia Can Successfully Invade Ovarian Cancer Cells, Rom Peles
The Effects Of Probiotics As A Complementary Treatment In Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis And Vulvovaginal Candidiasis In Women: A Systematic Review, Luisana Rodriguez
Post-Translational Modification Of The Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor By Serine Proteases, Matthew E. Ruiz
Elucidation Of The Post-Transcriptional Regulation And Role In Iron Homeostasis Of The Outer Membrane Vesicle Protein YncE In Salmonella, Mira J. Schmidt
Impact of TGF-β and Twist1 on Motility and Proliferation in Estradiol-Treated MCF-7 TamR cells in-vitro, Thomas L. Scott III
Genomic Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus Sequence-type 72, Sachitaa Senthilkumar
Examining the Effect of a High Fat Diet on the Expression of Adipokines in a Murine Model of Barrett's Esophagus, Saagar A. Shah
Associations Between Brain White Matter Hyperintensities and Diet Quality in Cognitive Aging: A Cross-Sectional Assessment, Carla V. Urdaneta
The Quality-of-Life Benefits and Risk of Isotretinoin (Accutane) in Acne Treatment: A Systematic Review, Noelia Valencia Zuniga
High-Throughput Drug Screening For Disease-Modifying Arthritis Therapy, Janapriya Vijayakumar
Site-Directed Mutagenesis of the Chlamydia Tarp Effector, Victor Wang
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2024
Exploring the Link Between Neurocognitive Function and Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review, Dinamaris Aguilar
Factors Leading To Osteoporosis In Turner Syndrome, Daniella O. Aleshinloye
Sars-Cov-2 Infection History Is Positively Correlated With Frequency Of Psychotic Symptoms In Schizophrenia, Jackson D. Beecher
The Effects of Nanobubbles for Gene Delivery for Osteoporosis Treatment, Abel Córdova Flores
Clostridioides difficile: Identification of Rival Organisms & Evaluation of Non-Antibiotic Treatment Implementation, Justin Davis
The Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Paola N. Delacerda
Epitope Mapping Novel Monoclonal Antibodies Against Borrelia Burgdorferi Surface Proteins Ospc And Bmpa, Eliza M. Doyle
Antagomir Treatment for Deep-Space Simulated Changes in the Liver of Mice, Natalie P. Hayslip
Unraveling The Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Staphylococcus Aureus Carriage: A Comparative Research Of Pre- And Post-Pandemic Samples, Catherine G. Johnston
Examination Of The Morphological Changes And Genotoxic Effects Of Sodium Benzoate On Neuro-2A Cells In Vitro, Emily S. Larson
Examining the Effects of Artemisia annua on Neuro2A Cells, Wesley Lim
Understanding Guardian Perceptions of Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diets as Interventions in Pediatric Medicine, Vijay R. Luthra
Health Equity Policy In Colombia: Improving Equal Access To Health Care Services For Individuals With Low-Income, Marian Marin
A TOOL TO AUTOMATE NEUROPATHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN HUNTINGTON DISEASE MOUSE MODELS, Samuel A. Moldenhauer
Reliable Detection of WNT7A Protein in Transfected Human Embryonic Kidney 293 Cells, Henry Okonkwo
Alteration In Barrier Function And Cytokine Expression In Iec-18 Cells, Nina Pagani
Determining Proteome-wide Post-translational Modifications by Lysine Acetylation of Cardiac Cells During Ischemia, Aishwarya Rajakumar
Genetic And Biochemical Analysis Of Novel Borrelia Burgdorferi Genes Bb0244 And Bb0246, Christian J. Ruiz-Rodriguez
Differential DNA Methylation Analysis of the WNT7A Gene in Embryonic Mouse Hearts Following Maternal Binge Alcohol Consumption, Lara Na Al Sayyed
The Role Of Micrornas In Cellular Senescence, Inflammation, And Cancer Induced By Childhood Obesity, Sarah S. Siddiqi
Dysbiosis In Parkinson'S Disease: A Meta-Analysis Of Gut Microbiota And Its Role In Gastrointestinal Dysfunction And Disease Progression, Ayan M. Siddiqui Mr.
TIM/TAM Receptors: A Potential Biomarker for Predicting Sensitivity to Zika Virus-Induced Oncolysis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers, Shankari Somasekar
Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Bioresorbable Magnesium Composites for Bone Implants, Queenly Xie
Theses from 2023
Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response in Parainfluenza Virus Acute to Persistent Infections, Lauren L. Abbitt
Examining the Association Between COVID-19 and Anxiety in College Students With Varying Personality Traits, Ridha Anjum
The Effect of E-cigarette Vape on Oral Cell Proliferation Using 3D Spheroids as a Preclinical Model, Vikram Chinnaiyan
Evaluating Digital Cognitive Biomarkers as a Noninvasive Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer's Disease: Correlations with Classic CSF Biomarkers, Kasey Corripio
The Impact of Telemedicine on Patient-Provider Communication at a University Student Health Center, Venkata Naga Sreelalitapriya Duvuuri
Long Term Effects Analysis of Children Exposed to Postpartum Depression, Asheria Foster
Trends In Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates In A Pediatric Hospital: An Analysis Of The Impact Of The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic, Juan Miguel S. Gonzalez Rivero
Phenotypic Characterization of Vibrio vulnificus Strains Associated with a Recent Outbreak, Makayla Gossett
The Overlooked Importance of Repetition and Retention in Jewish Prayer, Akiva Groman
The Effects of Silver-Modified Nanoceria on Clostridioides difficile Vegetative Cells in an in vitro Environment, Saloni Gupta
The Influence of Genetics, Insulin Resistance, Oxidative Stress, and Energy Deficit on Migraine, Victoria DM Maldonado Llinas
Design And Implementation of 402nm Laser Adapter for Simultaneous 3D Printing of GelMA Hydrogel Scaffolds, Lauren Morris
The Relative Contribution of Health-Care Points of Service to Overall Patient Satisfaction at a University Health Center, Jay M. Parikh
Effect of Estrogen on Chondrogenesis in Female Articular Chondrocytes, Ebony R. Parsons
Antiretroviral Drug Induced Cardiotoxicity Through Dysregulation of Mitochondrial Function, Raj Patel
The Encapsulation of Enzymes in Multiphase Complex Coacervates, Akash R. Rajaram
Engineering of Metal Nanoparticle/Polymer-Coated PPEs for Antimicrobial Applications, Andrew Sanford
Effect of Molecular Crowders on the Activation of Cholera Toxin by Protein Disulfide Isomerase, Niral Shah
Investigating the Effects of Paraquat on Kidney Disease Biomarkers in HEK293 Cells, Zounaira Shahzad
Whole Genome Bisulfuite Sequencing Methylation Analysis of Wnt7a In Embryonic Mouse Hearts Following Maternal Ethanol Binge, Richard Shao
Impact of Alcohol on Wnt Gene Expression in the Developing Mouse Heart, Anagha Srivatsa
Understanding the Molecular Basis for the Nucleotide-Binding Oligomerization Domain-Containing Protein 2-Mediated Regulation of 5-Lipoxygenase, Harshitha Uppada
Expression Optimization of the GST-GFP Fusion Protein through the Alteration of Induction Conditions, Matthew J. Vaccaro
The Efficacy of Treatment of Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Health Risks Using Insulin Sensitizers: A Meta-Analysis, Isabella J. Wong
Theses from 2022
Characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccine-Hesitant UCF College Students and Potential Avenues for Increasing Vaccination Rates, Justin A. Barthel
Targeting L-Arginine Metabolism to Control Small Cell Lung Cancer Transformation, Robert L. Burns Jr.
COVID-19 and Diabetes, Radhika Desai
Examining the Effects of Synthetic Dye Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) Exposure on Mouse Neuro2A Neurons In Vitro, Jenna L. Farnum
Intractable Pediatric Epilepsy and Dietary Therapies: A Meta-analysis of Trials for Seizure Reduction, Victor Figueira M Dantas
Examining the Use of Digital Tools to Facilitate Multilingual Patient-Physician Communication: A Scoping Review, Esha V. Ghosalkar
Mechanical Understanding and Optimization of Template Guided Core Needle Biopsy, Isaac Girgis
Methods for Characterization of CL-001 Derived Exosomes as a Stimulating Agent for NK Cells for Immunotherapy, Ilana Gomez Diaz
The Effect of Anti-aging Treatment on Expression of Aging Markers in a Mouse Model of Huntington Disease, Mary Isabelle E. Guerra
Metabolic Dysregulation Induces Impaired Memory Lymphocyte Formation During Severe SARS-COV-2 Infection, Sanjeev Gurshaney
The Association Between Obesity And COVID-19: An Analysis Of Risk Factors, Talib H. Hakim
Evaluation of Interactions of COVID Nonstructural Proteins 3, 5, and 6 With Human Proteins and Potentially Therapeutic Molecules, Jessica Huitsing
Clostridioides difficile Motility in Defined Culture Media and its Response to Nutrients, Mary Ishak
The Affects of the Foot Conditions on the Homeless Population, Alexander Kaye
Investigating the Relationship Between Biological Age and Mutant Huntingtin Misfolding, Ratnesh Kesineni
The Effect of Young Blood Anti-aging Treatment on Protein Markers of Age and Huntington Disease, Sujena H. Koilpillai
Phenotypic Characterization and Pathogenic Potential of Endemic Populations of Vibrio cholerae from the Indian River Lagoon, Janetta L. Lam
Regulation of the Protease Activity for the Mitochondrial Omi/HtrA2, Simon Larson
Mesenchymal Stromal Cell and Chondrocyte Mobility in 3D Bioprinted Hydrogel Constructs, Alesia Lokshina
Role of BAG5 in Maintaining Cellular Proteostasis During Stress Conditions, Avni Mukker
The Intertwined Relationship of Stress and Sleep Quality of Undergraduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jordan Nguyen
Serotonin's Proliferative Effects on Lung Cancer Cell Lines, Jessy K. Ntabo