Capstone Experiences from 2023
Exploring How Social Determinants of Health Affects Rates of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the Des Moines Metro, Kyla Winkelman
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
Financial Analysis of New Medicare and Medicaid Guidelines, Reimbursement Rates, and Increased Enrollment on Four Nebraska Clinics, Jamilah J. Abdul-Hakim
Beyond the Plant: Facing Systemic Barriers as a Meatpacking Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Shannon Barrientos
Identifying & Addressing Barriers to Child Care for Formerly Incarcerated Mothers, Joanne Bird
Overlaps and Gaps of Preterm Birth Programs in the Triangle Area of North Carolina, Amber Bobbitt
A Walk in Two Worlds: An Indigenous Health Research Mentorship Model Developed from the Experiences of Mentors and Mentees in a Cancer Research Education Program Aimed at Increasing Representation of American Indians/Alaska Natives in Cancer Research and Healthcare Professions, Kiana Borengasser, Aislinn C. Rookwood, Joyce C. Solheim, Maurice Godfrey, Karen Taraszka Hastings, Keyonna King, Hannah Robbins, Mariah Abney, Rudy Smith Jr., Liliana Tamayo, and Regina Emily Robbins
The Use of a Mobile Application and Text Messaging Platform to Improve Adherence to Medications in Solid Organ Transplant Patients, Lindsay M. Bruce
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
A Comprehensive Literature Review of Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Primary Care Providers in Rural Communities, Christian Folken
The Association of Lower Medication Adherence and Increased Medical Spending, Ryan A. Fuchs
Rural and Agricultural Natural Disaster Stress and Recovery Study: Identifying Experiences and Community Preferences, Kristin K. Gaffney
Assessing Facilitators and Barriers to Enrolling in Cardiac Rehab, Michaela R. Geiser
Hispanic/Latino Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Identifying Factors Associated with Practicing Self-Care and Mental Health Outcomes, Jessica Gutierrez
Local Public Health Legal Landscape Report, Christina Hitz
A Two-Part Satisfaction Evaluation of the Recreational Therapy Department's Adult Respite and Habilitation Program at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Hailey Humphrey
Assessing Nutritional Health Knowledge in Sharing Clinic Patients with Diabetes, Minden Huntrods
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
Housing to Health: A Literature Review Analyzing Housing Pathways and Policy Initiatives, Evan P. Lesser
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
Utilizing RE-AIM to Assess Adolescent Weight Loss Interventions: A Systematic Review, Jordan McCullough
Barriers to Healthcare Access for Refugees and Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency in Nebraska: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Mawada Mohammed
The Differences in Mental Well-Being for Individuals With and Without Service Dogs, Katelyn Morales
Weight Gain Trajectory Over Five Years for Adult Primary Care Patients in Nebraska, Elizabeth M. Morris
Evaluation of Human Trafficking Training/Educating of Nursing Professionals, Emily Morris
Descriptive Epidemiology of West Nile Virus in Nebraska, 2005-2021, Luke Murphy
An Analysis of Demographics and Risk Factors Associated with Increasing Syphilis Cases in Iowa, Eleanore H. Nelson
The Risk Factors of Long COVID in the Acute COVID and Solid Organ Transplant Retrospective Cohorts, Ahmed Nyandemoh
Analysis of the Utilization of Nebraska Medicine's Price Transparency Tool, Ingrid A. Olson
Disparities and Attitudes Toward Sars Cov2 Vaccine Among People with Disabilities, Ahmed A. Omar
Process Evaluation of a Community Asset Mapping Protocol for Diabetes Prevention and Management, Andrea Peterson
Evaluating How Physical Activity Affects the Perception of Resilience in Box Butte County, Nebraska, Eric Pulver
Program Planning on Social Determinants of Health for Rural Nebraska, Athena H. Ramos and Maria H. Cantu Hines
Urban/Rural Disparities of Thyroid Cancer Using the Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research (iCaRe2), Sunita Regmi
Health Effects of Neonicotinoids on an Agricultural Community, Jocelyn Rodriguez-Paar
Randomizer Utilizing R Shiny, Cali R. Savage
Assessing Meat Processing Workers’ Attitudes and Concerns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination, Karen Schmeits
Examining Mental Health Disparities in a Rural County: A Community Health Needs Assessment Analysis, Dustin M. Schulz
Evaluation of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s 4Ms Geriatric Training Program at Nebraska Medicine Midtown, Holly M. Sesker
Systematic Literature Review: Culturally Appropriate Approach to Advance Care Planning for Ponca Tribe Elders, Priscila Soto Prado
A Systematic Literature Review of the Use of Technology as an Emergency Preparedness Tool to Control and Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alyssa Spartz
Environmental Cleaning Evaluation Project for Rural Tribal Health Center, Brad Strait
The Perception of Technology on Continuous Health and Environmental Monitoring for Professional Drivers, Troy Suwondo
Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants: The Significance of Framed Public Health Messaging, Alexandra I. Todd
Exploring Factors Related to Cancer Recurrence in Nebraska, Zenghan Tong
Impact of Coalition Building to Promote Maternal Infant Health Equity in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, Sydney J. Turner
The Epidemiology of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales in Nebraska, 2018 – 2021, Axel A. Vazquez Deida
The Patient-Centered Medical Home and the Value of Heightened Care Coordination: A Systematic Literature Review, Garrett L. Vetter
Assessment of EMS Response and Hospital Arrival Times in Nebraska, Tina Vu
Exploring Stakeholder Attitudes Towards Tobacco 21 Implementation, Enforcement, and Outcomes, Summer L. Woolsey
Evaluating How the Impacts of Climate Change on Arizona's Water Supply Will Influence Public Health, Patricia Wrona
Developing a Curriculum to Combat Loneliness as a Public Health Concern in Businesses, Sophia Yelkin
Atrazine Levels in Rural Nebraska Counties and Parkinson's Disease, Muhammad Zahid
Capstone Experiences from 2021
Outpatient Visits at a Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Thomas D. Bainter
Barriers Associated with Mental Health Services for People with Refugee Background in Douglas County, Mustapha Barry
Nebraska public guardianship of unbefriended patients: a preliminary review of health outcomes and cost savings, Emily N. Berzonsky
Occupational Injuries Associated with Workplace Violence in an Academic Medical Center, Rebecca J. Bonacci
Influenza Surveillance: Comparative Analysis of Influenza Cases Data in Nebraska, Anna Carpenter
Alteration of Perceptions of Safety Before and After Fit Testing among College of Dentistry Students, Tanner H. Clark
Derivation and Validation of a General Predictive Model for Long Term Risks for Mortality and Invasive Cardiovascular Interventions in Congenital Heart Disease, David A. Danford
A literature review of paid sick leave and disparate populations in the United States during the COVID pandemic, Jessica Davies
Gender Disparity in Obesity and Lifestyle Characteristics Among Adults in Mississippi, Jalysa M. Edwards
Predictors of Poor Glycemic Control in Diabetic Clients with Mental Health Illness, Community Alliance, Omaha, Nebraska, Rachelle Flick
Developing and Piloting an E-learning Module on Respiratory Protection, Emily Girard
Evaluating a Community-Based Breastfeeding Support Organization in Nebraska, Katelyn Elaine Goodroe
RE-AIM Evaluation of Workplace Weight Management Interventions: A Systematic Review, Adrienne Gothard
Impact of Dietary Fiber and Omega6/3 Intake on COPD Outcomes in U.S. Adults, Jacey Hain
Health Belief Model Implications for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Refugee Women in Omaha, Nebraska, Na-Omi Hassane Dan Karami
Conducting a SWOT Analysis and Assessing Clinic Roles to Improve Integrated Healthcare, Jessica S. Hicks
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
Population-Level Prevalence of Depression and Summary Statistics of Women With at Least a Year Post-Final Menstruation With and Without Hysterectomy, Happiness Kingi
Cadmium and Chromium Evaluation of Offutt Air Force Base Aircraft Maintenance Bay, Nickolas Lamal
The Impact of Obesity on COVID-19 Outcomes in a High-Risk, Majority Hispanic Community Sample, Maxwell A. Lawlor
How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Impacted Hospital Acquired Infection Rates, Mackenzie Lecy-Schoenherr
A Deeper Look: The Impacts of COVID-19 Among Latinos in Omaha, Diana Molina
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
Factors Contributing to Trust of Occupational Healthcare Services in Meatpacking Plants, Gabriella Ochoa
Case study of nursing home residents: The association between Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and COVID-19, Jordan Ranta
The Spatial-Temporal Model of COVID-19 Tests, Cases, and Deaths in the State of Nebraska, Makayla Schissel
Workforce Assessment: Measuring the Impacts of COVID-19 on the Maternal and Child Health Workforce, Ashleigh M. Sutphen
Impact of Local COVID-19 Policies on the Homeless Population: Case Study in Two Montana Counties, Franchesca D. Talbot