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Theses/Capstones from 2021
A Diary of Modern Thought and Reflection, Mateen Hirbod
A Fundamental Part of Learning: Employing Play-Based Learning in Marin County, CA Kindergartens, Spencer Gapinski
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Effects of Aromatherapy on New and Expectant Mothers, Heather Tran
COVID-19’s Psychological Influences: How Have University Students Been Affected?, Julaby Dalman
Developmental Effects Due to Childhood Sexual Abuse, Kaitlyn Nguyen and Jenny Chang
Discerning the True Dilemma of Diabetes Among Hispanics, Ramon Ponce
Disparities Among Black Women in Maternal Health, Josefina Teresa Estrada
Effects of Dance/Movement Therapy on Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kaitlin Callorina
Effects of Heavy Screen Time on the Adolescent, Taylor Lim
Follow the Monsters, A Novel, Erika Johnson
Gender Differences in the Presentation of Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Exploring Factors Influencing the Underdiagnosis of ADHD and its Effects on Women, Alexis-Phillis Giron
Girl on the Streets, Pamela Love
How does the patient to nurse ratio relate to the quality of patient care and nurse burnout in the hospital?, Grace Huang
Identifying risk factors for Postpartum depression within the Latina, Katy Solano
Improving Cognitive Function in Persons with Dementia Through Music Therapy, Jillian Natividad
Increased Use of Opioids Perioperatively Leads to Unmanaged Postoperative Pain, Halida Sehic
Indigenous Boarding Schools in the United States: Why Would Such Institutions Exist?, Aisleen Renteria
Mental Health and Adolescents: The Impact of Social Isolation in Adolescents During The COVID-19 Pandemic, Gabriella Aguinaldo
Presidential Rhetoric about Immigration from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, Katya Palacios
Relationship Between Food Insecurities and Chronic Illnesses: How Low Socioeconomic Status Relates to Chronic Illnesses, Kylie Sakurai
Taoist Principles in Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself", Annika Cerini
The Effect of Companion Animals on the Mental Health of College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sarah E. Cooper
The Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers: An Exploration of Burnout, Cherise Fernandez
The Effects of Losing a Parent on Teenagers Mental Health, Emily O'Keefe
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on College Students, Natalie Guadiana and Taylor L. Okashima
The Effects of Sleep Disturbances on Patients in the Intensive Care Setting, Bronwyn Schmidt
The Effects of Social Determinants on Renal Care Among ESKD Patients in the Philippines: Rural vs. Urban Areas, Melanie Rojas
The Opioid Crisis: Evaluating Current Practices and Outcomes for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Deborah A. Mendoza
The Physiological Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet on Cardiovascular Health, Jenevieve Petray
The Space Between: A Photographic Exploration of Identity and Place as an act of Self-Determination and Social Consciousness, Iris Brito Stevens
Understanding Colorectal Cancer: Increasing Screening Rates Amongst Young- and Middle-Aged Adults by Enhancing Prevention Potential, Sarah Agudelo
Theses/Capstones from 2020
A New Model for Marriage and Motherhood in Postwar Britain, 1945-1960, Caroline Bland
An Investigation of Treatments for the Prevention of Metabolic Complications for Women Suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Diet, Exercise, Weight Reduction and Herbal Remedies, Brenda Martinez-Puente
Asymmetric Threats: Analyzing the Future of Nuclear Terrorism & Cyber Attacks; The Value of Deterrence Theory for Addressing the Challenges of Nuclear Terrorism in the age of 21st Century Cybersecurity, Oliver Demmert-Shelfo
Barriers to Patient-Centered Care for Dementia Clients in the Long-Term Living Setting, Shaina Gaba
Benefits of Nonpharmacological and Pharmacological Treatments in Autistic Children, Amanda Cheng
Dilettantes of War -The Impact and Importance of a U.S. Tribal Engagement Strategy in Afghanistan, Fernando Pons
Dolores Huerta: A Groundbreaking Activist of Today, Olivia Patania
Effects of Latinx Parental English Proficiency on Stress, Maria Alvarez Pineda
Effects of Shift Length on Nursing Staff’s Productivity, Safety, and Well-being, Victoria Sivesind
Excelsior!: Stan Lee’s philosophy for Liberty and Justice for All, Matthew Kodweis
Flipping the Script: Gabriela Silang’s Legacy through Stagecraft, Leeann Francisco
From Fields to Factories: The Industrialization of The United States’ Cattle Industry, Joseph Petersen
Gut Microbiota and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes, Janet Ryan
Hospitalization and Child Development: Effects on Sleep, Developmental Stages, and Separation Anxiety, Vanessa Cahayag
Individual EMS Disposition in the Prehospital Setting to Predict Future Opioid Overdose and Mortality, Lillie Valliere