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 2015
Collateral Damage: Exploring the Metaphors and Realities of War in Three Fictional Narratives, Jessica N. Dancisak
Common Core Math and Critical Reasoning, Lorna M. Hayman
Creating a Positive Emotional Climate in an Elementary School Classroom, Nicole Good
Cultural Views of Special Education, LeAnn M. Hall
Decreasing Postpartum Depression Using Process Oriented Art Therapy, Stephanie Balistreri
Development of Quantitative Tools for the Characterization and Analysis of the Blood Brain Barrier in Normal and MPS IIIB Mice, Sara M. Rigney
Driving with the Dead: Stories of Loss, Journey, and Wonder, Valerie Silver
Dyadic Art Therapy and Stress Reduction, Sara Clement
Eco-Art therapy's Effect on Existential Well-Being and Connectedness to Nature with Families Experiencing Bereavement, Faith Reyes
Ectodomain Mutations Alter the Proteolysis of the Amyloid-β Precursor Protein (APP), Michael S. Mitsumori
Effective Practices for Developing Academic Language and Writing Skills in English Language Learners in the Elementary School Setting, Jenna N. Emadzadeh
Efficient In Vitro Development of Photoreceptors from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells, Joseph C. Reynolds
Elements of a Strategic Implementation Plan: Implications for Enhancing Combination Classes Using a Multiage Framework, Tracy Harding
Enhancement of Empathy Among Elementary School Children of Varying Cultural Backgrounds, Gioia Schuler
Examining student athlete attitudes towards art therapy, Brendan T. H. McNally
Exit Tickets' Effect on Engagement and Concept Attainment in High School Science, Amy Mastromonaco
Exploring the Coming Out Experience Through Animal Self-portraiture, Spencer John Lethbridge Fredin
Exploring the Efficacy of Transpersonal Art Therapy in Fostering Postraumatic Growth with Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care, Hope Schachter
FRET: Validity of a Fall Risk Evaluation Tool for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries, Desiree Shaver, Colon Mikaela, Irene Leung, and Melanie Shea
From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Substance Use Disorder: Perspectives from Recovering Addicts, Elena Potovsky
Giving a Voice to the Parent/Guardians/Caregivers of Students with Special Needs: Advocacy for Services, Sara Cofiell
Greek Subculture, Fan-Based Art-Making, and Identity Development: Implications for Use in Art Therapy, Kathryn C. Bender
Helping English Language Learners Develop Writing Proficiency Using the Thesis Evidence Model in the High School Social Studies Classroom, Keith R. Fleming
Helping Parents Navigate Occupational Therapy in the IEP Process, Noelle Bakken, Kelly Calton, Molly Hyland, and Shannon Landau
Increasgin Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy in Fromerly Incarcerated Adult Women Using Narrative Art Therapy, Caitlyn Ehisen
Increasing Communication with Couples Using Art Therapy, Jason Pierce
Increasing Hope: Using Cognitive Behavioral Art Therapy and mindfulness with Patients with Chronic Pain, Catherine Louise Falkenhagen
Increasing Phonemic Awareness in Kindergarten Students: Using iPads in Language Arts Centers, Michelle Harrison
Increasing Quality of Life in Cystic Fibrosis Adolescents Using Art Therapy, Jennifer Eng
Increasing Relationship Satisfaction with Premarital Couples Using Art Therapy, Kristin Tai Clark
Increasing Self-Awareness in Women with Substance Abuse Disorders Utilizing Mindfulness Based Knitting in Group Art Therapy, Chelsea Owens
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Occupational Therapists and Nurses in an Acute Care Setting: An Exploratory Study, Bethany Loy, Holly Micheff, Kelly Nguyen, and Vincent O'Brien
Investigating Potential Therapies to Decrease the Rate of Cystine Stone Growth in Slc3a1-/- Mice, Sruthi Damodar
Investigation of Dual Stage Acridones as a Potent Malaria Treatment, Stephanie Huezo
Military Uniform to hand-Made Paper: Potential Benefits of the Combat Paper Project, Jill E. Berryman
Modeling Uric Acid Kidney Stones Disease in D. melanogaster using RNAi and Dietary Modulation, Hai T.H. Lu
Oral Wellness: Using Occupational Therapy to Enhance Oral Hygiene Delivery in Long-Term Care, Lauryn J. Banovitz, Liberty Bellah, and Rosemarie Lion
Participants' Perceptions of Factors in Preventing Falls, Rajvinder K. Bains, Jaclyn A. Fok, Nadine M. Marcelo, and Tamara Vileshina
PediApp Finder: Creating a Pediatric Application Database, Sara Pro, Adrianne LeBlanc, April Wasjutin, and Robert Williams
Pediatric Nurse Attitudes Towards Art Therapy and Mindfulness to Implement Self-care Practices, Sophia Stutes
Perceived Effectiveness of Allopathic, Naturopathic, and Art Therapies for Treatign Adult Anxiety and Depression: A Comparative Analysis, Ashley E.B. Altmeyer
Photography as Therapy: Reducing Chronic Stress in Women Experienceing Role-Overload, Christine M. Shea
Post Hoc Analysis on the Effect of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Provided to Preschool Children on the Autism Spectrum, Catherine R. Maxwell Dumont
Pre Kindergarten Students Increased Letter Recognition Ability Through the Use of Educational Apps on Tablets for Classroom Instruction, Corrie C. Giugni
Preschool Experience vs. No Preschool Experience: Long Term Effects on Academic and Social Readiness of Children, Dionne C. Estes
Pre-Service Teacher Candidates’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People, Casey M. Halcro
Proteins Involved in HDACi Induced Decay of ERBB2 Transcripts in Breast Cancer, Sadaf Malik
Resolving Interpersonal Conflict Using an Art Therapy forgiveness Intervention, Sasha Georgeson
Shifting Identity/Shifting Discourse: Re‐Naming in Contemporary Literature by Zadie Smith, Jeffrey Eugenides, and Salman Rushdie, Jennifer Krengel