Capstone Experiences from 2023
Association Between Socioeconomic and Behavioral Characteristics with Urinary Neonicotinoid Levels in the United States, 2015-2016, Komi Nomessi Akliku
Evaluating the Utility of Hospital Full-Scale Exercises in Veteran Health Administration's Emergency Departments, Brian Barhorst
Examining the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and COVID-19 Vaccine Status using 2022 BRFSS Data: A Cross-Sectional Study, Cristhian A. Chau-Valdivia
Association between Frequent Mental Distress and Insurance Status using the 2022 BRFSS, Christina Clayson
Influence of Sexual Orientation on Sexual Risk Behaviors among High School Students – United States, 2023, Carley J. Cortez
Geospatial Distribution of Pharmacist Diabetes Management within a Patient Centered Medical Home Model in Omaha, Nebraska, Anthony Donovan
Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index and Risk of Obesity Among Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska Insured Sample Population during 2017-2022, Devi Venkata Naga Akshay Dwarabandam
Associations Between Long COVID and Healthcare Access: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2022, Tiffany Elliott
Mental Health Perceptions among US Veterans and Non-Veterans: 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Nicole Frederickson
Program Evaluation: Utilizing Health Department’s Community Health Needs Assessment Data to Improve Emergency Preparedness Plans, Kathleen Gottschalk
A Review of Nebraska Public School Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Preparedness Requirements Compared to Other States, Anna Hansen
Utilization of Routine and Recommended Preventive Care among Individuals with Disabilities in Nebraska, Snehal Jadhav
Understanding Gendered Risks for Severe COVID-19 Through Surveying the Gender Diverse Community, Arden Kimme
Examining the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors in Adulthood, Meagan A. Kraft
Rural/Urban Differences in Five-Year Survivorship in Pediatric Cancer in United States, Hong Li
Examining the Effects of Experiencing a Tornado on Rates of Suicide, Jessica Lowder
Assessing the Impact of Ebola Virus Inoculum Size on Likelihood of Infection, Joseph Lukowski
Evaluating Lack of Access to Secondary Prevention-based Healthcare Services between Racial/Ethnic Groups in the United States: A Logistic Regression Analysis Using 2022 BRFSS Cross-Sectional Data, Samuel Ortiz Severiano
From Vapor to Vice: Unraveling the Links Between Vaping and Traditional Substance Abuse Among Youth, Ayana Powell
Rural-Urban Differences in the Age-Adjusted Pediatric Cancer Mortality in the United States (2000-2020), Reitumetse A. Setai
Association of Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health Characteristics and Participant Attrition in a Cohort Study, Mathews Thampi
A Retrospective Analysis of Rabies Lyssavirus Animal Testing in Nebraska, 2012 through 2021, Elijah Theye
Reducing Burnout using Emergency Planning: A Literature Review, Taylor Vaughn
A Qualitative Analysis of Candida auris Laboratory Surveillance in Nebraska, Lissa M. Young
A Scoping Review of the Predictive Values and Use of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, Mariah Zinn
Capstone Experiences from 2022
Beyond the Plant: Facing Systemic Barriers as a Meatpacking Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Shannon Barrientos
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Laboratory Surveillance and Mortality in Nebraska, 2016 – 2021, Derek Bumgardner
The Effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on First Responders Following a Disaster: A Literature Review, Briar Butner
Evaluating First Responder Personal Preparedness in Douglas County, Nebraska's Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medicine Service, Kylie Johnson
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Malaria Control Program at the Epidemic Treatment Center of Regional Hospital of Kindia, Guinea, Mohamed Keita
Effect of Climate Variability on Lyme Disease Cases in the United States – A Retrospective Study, Larissa Mark
Trends of Human Papilloma Virus- Related Cancers and HPV Vaccination in Nebraska from 2010 to 2018, Christelle Massumbu
Descriptive Epidemiology of West Nile Virus in Nebraska, 2005-2021, Luke Murphy
Disparities and Attitudes Toward Sars Cov2 Vaccine Among People with Disabilities, Ahmed A. Omar
Evaluating How Physical Activity Affects the Perception of Resilience in Box Butte County, Nebraska, Eric Pulver
Urban/Rural Disparities of Thyroid Cancer Using the Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research (iCaRe2), Sunita Regmi
Examining Mental Health Disparities in a Rural County: A Community Health Needs Assessment Analysis, Dustin M. Schulz
A Systematic Literature Review of the Use of Technology as an Emergency Preparedness Tool to Control and Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alyssa Spartz
The Epidemiology of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales in Nebraska, 2018 – 2021, Axel A. Vazquez Deida
Assessment of EMS Response and Hospital Arrival Times in Nebraska, Tina Vu
Capstone Experiences from 2021
Outpatient Visits at a Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Thomas D. Bainter
Gender Disparity in Obesity and Lifestyle Characteristics Among Adults in Mississippi, Jalysa M. Edwards
Impact of Dietary Fiber and Omega6/3 Intake on COPD Outcomes in U.S. Adults, Jacey Hain
Evaluating Nebraska EMS Providers' Ability And Willingness To Respond To Bioterrorism Emergencies, Ryan Houser
Factors affecting the mortality rate of older patients with COVID-19 in Nebraska: a retrospective cohort study, Erin Johnson
The Epidemiology of Clostridioides Difficile in Nebraska - A Descriptive Study Between 2018-2020, Storm Keffer
How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Impacted Hospital Acquired Infection Rates, Mackenzie Lecy-Schoenherr
The Effect of Fiber and Omega-6:Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio on Asthma and Asthma-related Symptoms in an Adult U.S. Population, Korie AS Nelson
Case study of nursing home residents: The association between Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and COVID-19, Jordan Ranta
Capstone Experiences from 2020
Effects of climate change on the epidemiology of flood-related waterborne disease: A Systematic Literature Review, Sarah M. Cadarette
The Development of a Suicide Prevention Program for American Indian Youth in Nebraskan Communities, Sara Donovan
Characteristics of Tobacco Retailers and Proximity to Schools in a Midwest City, Sierra N. Garth
The Effect of Childhood Farm Exposure on Adult Respiratory Symptoms and Proinflammatory Cytokine Responsiveness in Agricultural Workers, Jacob C. Grothe
Effect of Cigarette Smoking on CD4 count and Viral load among HIV patients attending treatment at Nebraska Medicine, Chacha Josiah Mwita
Effect of Climate Change on Lyme Disease Cases in 4 New Jersey Counties, Meredith Olson
A Preliminary Analysis of Project Ag Aware: SBIRT in Agricultural Work Settings, Rachel L. Rutt
Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Diagnostic Biomarker of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND), Mikki Schantell
Evaluation of the humoral immune response as a potential indicator of disease severity for patients hospitalized with COVID-19, Spencer Sterling
Capstone Experiences from 2019
The Association Between Neurocognitive Impairment and Health-Related Quality of Life Among People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)., Philip S. Amara
Influence of Health Habits on the Success of the Community Response Program, Hannah Harrington
Trends of Endometrial Cancer among Adult Women in the United States, FNU Kanishka
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates and Time Trends of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by Subtype, 2000-2015, DaiTrang Le
Association between gastroduodenal ulcer and age of diagnosis of head and neck, gastroduodenal and pancreatic cancer, Rukevwe Madusor
Improving Internal Reliability of a Trauma-Informed Care Program Evaluation Instrument, Ashley A. Raposo-Hadley
Access to care and melanoma incidence and mortality in Nebraska, Natalia Trinidad
Capstone Experiences from 2018
Development of a Provider Referral Network for the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Northeast Nebraska, Carling Adams
Nebraska WIC Client Survey & Study of Preterm Birth, Caleb Unekwu Adejoh
The Incidence Rate, Types, and External Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Nebraska 2008-2014, Maher Alsaadi
Factors Associated With Follow-Up Compliance among Clients Referred By a Local Health Department for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Lauren R. Cirrincione
Trends in Childhood Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Nebraska, 2013 – 2017, Ellana Haakenstad
An Assessment of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Nebraska, Molly Hoffman
Assessment of Caffeine and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Adult Pregnant Women in an Urban Medical Center in Nebraska, Shilpa Karanjit
Symptom Clusters and Quality of Life Trajectories in Breast Cancer Patients Before and After Chemotherapy, Gaurav Kumar
Examining the Impact of HIV Medical and Social Case Management Program on Viral Load for Clients Living with HIV/AIDS in Nebraska, Abdulla Munir
Characterization of Cancer Incidence in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Single Center Study, 2008 – 2018, Jagadeesh Puvvula
Capstone Experiences from 2017
Predictors of Compliance and Predictive Values of the Breast Cancer Screening Program of the Oman Cancer Association (2009-2016), Sultan Al Balushi
HPV Vaccination of Children Among Motherse of Mexican Origin, Bibiana M. Carvajal-Suarez
Awareness and attitudes of the Latino community in Omaha on colorectal cancer and screening, Roger Gonzales
The Current Burden of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infections in the Three Rivers Health District, Donna Jordan