The Archbishop Alemany Library began the collection of electronic master's theses and capstone projects in 2012; this collection represents the theses that have collected since then.
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Theses/Capstones from 2016
Facilitating Effective Communication Between First Responders and Older Adults During Fall Incidents: An Educational Intervention, Krystin M. Beeman, Erica L. Berger, Isabel A. Cabezas, and Nicole M. Mathews
Guiding Sixth Grade Language Development in Mathematical Content Acquisition through Student Centered SIOP Instruction, Leah Callister
Handwriting & Metacognition: The Relationship Between Penmanship and Self-Reflection, Rachel E. Malmquist, Chelsey M. Robinson, Kirsten L. Rogers, and Andrea B. Sosa
Hope after loss: Using art therapy to increase hopefulness, Fiona Ruddy
Identifying Supports For Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Rushworth
Implementation of a Clinical Laboratory Science Internship Program at Dominican University of California, Barbara Albonico
Implementing mindfulness skills in adolescence and increasing emotional intelligence, Sasha Shokrian
Increasing Empathy with Adults using Empathy Focused Art-Making Directives, Adriana M. Juarez Arteaga
Increasing Occupational Participation of Older Adults with Low Vision Through an Occupation-Based Exercise Video, Valerie J. DeRoos and Skyler Moon
Increasing productivity in graduate students fulfilling thesis requirements via tactile art, Sarah Morse
Induction of Human Embryonic stem cell derived retinal stem cells in vitro using transient overexpression of messenger RNA for BLIMP, ONECUT1 and OTX2, Helen Cifuentes
Inhibition of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Diarylthiourea Analogs, Maryam Fallatah
Integrity of the Barrier Epithelium in Drosophila Gut is Mediated by Factors That Regulate Intestinal Stem Cell Activity, Adam A. Kinion
In the Bird's Nest: Birth Orders Influence on the Art, Megan Renee Bell
Keep calm and doodle on: A relationship between doodling and stress reduction, Megan Simmons
Longing for Beloning, Naznain Khatami
Mandalas and cultural identity: Increasing positive identification with Chamorro native heritage, Aaron San Nicolas
Modeling Therapeutic Strategies for Diabetic Pathologies, Alexander Rifkind
Optimizing Pharmacological Lifespan Extension: Testing Chemical Compounds for Additive Effects on Longevity, Elizabeth Chao
Part of This World: A Personal Exploration of Media and Queer Identity, Emilee Harrison
Past, Present & Future: Decolonization Through American Indian Performance & Installation Art, Victoria G. Canby
Preventing and Reducing Falls in Assisted Living Facilities: An Educational Intervention, Jennifer A. Borcich, Raquel F. Ramos, and Taylor S. Wong
Rac1 and IRE1 are Required to Prevent Early Loss of Intestinal Homeostasis in Drosophila melanogaster, Mauricio M. Ortega
Sleep as an Occupation in College Students: An Exploratory Study, Michelle Del Rosario, Amanda Cervantes, Lisa Mrsny, and Carl Fitzgerald
Still Point: Personal Essays Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy's Ephemeral Art, Jane Greene
Synaptic Homeostasis at the Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction: Molecular Mechanisms and Developmental Adaptation, Lindsay A. Gray
Targeting Estrogen Receptor Negative Breast Cancer Cells Using Diarylthiourea Analogs of SHetA2, Hongye Zou
The Art Encounter for Self-Reflection: An Art-Based Phenomenological Inquiry, Karrie Marie Stafford
The Effect of Therapeutic Listening® on Bilateral Coordination, Emily Smiley, Daryl Arora, Jiawen Liang, and Melissa Ramirez
The Impact of Art Based Positive Psychology on Stress Reduction for Working Mothers, Megan Curry
The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise Program for Older Adults, Anna Lee, Courtney Beyer, Jessica Lim, and Sienna Anderson
The Relationship Between Somatosensory Processing and Handwriting Proficiency, Hillary Colby, Ani K. Courville, Sherin Thomas, and Salwa Yaser
Three Decades of Trauma-informed Education and Art Therapy: An Effectiveness Study, Amy Kristin Hill
Training Paraprofessionals for Enhanced IEP Goal Achievement in Special Education, Mark P. McLain
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance via environmental stress in Caenorhabditis elegans, Monica A. Arroliga
Using art therapy to increase reading motivation in below grade-level readers, Celia J. Gagnon
Using mindful mandala making to ground and center military spouses, Katrina Mary Bobo
Utilizing art therapy journaling to decrease insomnia and promote sleep hygiene, Emily A.R. Coffee
Theses/Capstones from 2015
Accents in Visual Language: Correlating Language Script Directionality with Bridge Drawing Interpretations, Nava Attia-Benoit
African American/Latina High School Girls’ Preoccupation with Concepts of Personal Beauty: The Impact on Self-Worth and Academic Performance, Bobbie Williams
A Matter of Balance: Program Outcomes for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Tiffany Lau, Victoria Reyes, Adrienne Angeles, and Leslie Hollaway
Analysis of Pre Test and Post Test Performance of Students in a Learning Center Model at the Elementary School Level, Marion E. Schalich
An Analysis of the Changing Competitive Landscape in the Hotel Industry Regarding Airbnb, Dean D. Lehr
An Object Relations Approach to LGBTQ Perspective of Self-Exploration Through Art, Brittany M. Dray
Art Therapy Trainee's Attitudes and Beliefs About Self-Care, Jennifer C. Priday
Assessment of ELL Written Language Progress in Designated ESL Noncredit Courses at the Community College Level, Janet L. Daugherty
A Study of How Art Therapy May Cause Reduction of Anxiety and Increase in Reminiscing in Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Alexis Stephano
Bridge/Adapt: A Systematic Cognitive Rehabilitation Curriculum, Julie S. Bergen, Natalie Repin, Amy Bennet, and Abigail LaFrenz
Building Depth of Understanding of the Concept of Number Sense and Algebra in Students Grades 7 and 8, Catherine Janes