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Theses/Capstones from 2022
The Emerging Epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Amongst Young Children, Juliana Morales
The Evolution of Frederick Douglass’ Slavery Debate: An Examination of his Rhetoric, Jacquelyn Torres
The Impact of a Heart Healthy Diet on the Development of Heart Disease, Fenina Gonzales
The Impact of Psychological Interventions Given to ICU Patients to Help With Pain Management, Kelly Liu
The Ketogenic Diet: Its Effectiveness as an Adjuvant Therapy for Cancer, Rheaonn Marin
Visitor Restrictions and Patient- and Family-Centered Care in Pediatric Nursing, Carney Morrow
Without Local Newspapers, Can We Save Our Democracy? An Analysis of Political Culture, Voter Turnout, and Civic Engagement, Julia Reinhard
Theses/Capstones from 2021
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
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
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 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
Understanding Colorectal Cancer: Increasing Screening Rates Amongst Young- and Middle-Aged Adults by Enhancing Prevention Potential, Sarah Agudelo
Theses/Capstones from 2020
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
Effects of Shift Length on Nursing Staff’s Productivity, Safety, and Well-being, Victoria Sivesind
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
Media Framing and Immigration Reform: An Examination of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, Lorena Paredes
Narrative Trauma Representation in Latin American Short Fiction, Julie Dolinsek
Neonatal Health Outcomes and Access to Care, Riki DesJarlais
Nurses' Perceptions of the Impact of the Electronic Health Record on Clinical Decision-Making, Angela Dizon Garcia
Nurses’ Reported Use of Therapeutic Interventions Surrounding a Stillbirth Event, Sonya Woo
Politics Stops at Nature's Edge: The Need for Bipartisanship in Environmental Policymaking, Allison Kustic