Capstone Experiences from 2025
Integrated Primary Care and Mental Health in Rural Communities: A Comprehensive Literature Review to Understand Barriers, Zinab Alaskar
Cardiac Patient Care Coordination: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Outcomes, Payton Allen
Emergency Sheltering for Unhoused Populations during Extreme Winter Weather Events: A Comparison Between Guidance Documents and Local Planning, Shannon A. Bakke
The Role of Responsive Feeding in Childhood Development and Clinical Implications: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Alexander Burbach
Food Insecurity’s Influence on Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Missouri, Ginger Chant
Evaluating the Nebraska Medical Center's Repatriation of Inter-Hospital Transfers, Natalie Crump
Assessing the Impact of Atrazine and Paraquat on Parkinson’s Disease Prevalence in Rural Nebraska Counties, Alex Egbuchiem
An Exploration of Substance Abuse by Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review, Andrew Hills
A Stakeholder Analysis for Engagement: a PESTLE Framework for the Nebraska Coalition for Patient Safety, Kaleb Horton
Feasibility Study of Service Expansion to Non-American Indians at the Santee Health & Wellness Center, Phil D. Jaquith
Severe Acute Malnutrtion Among Children Under Five in South Sudan, Rhoda Elia Iburu Kenyi
Recycling Infrastructure and its Benefits: A Literature Review of Economic and Community Impact, Grace Kollars
A Research Report: What Are the Challenges That Refugee Women Experience When Seeking Healthcare Related to Pregnancy in the United States?, Manuela Krieger-Adi
Association between Bullying Victimization and Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents: A Replication Study, Jean D'Amour Kwizerimana
Active Shooter and Radiological Contamination Full-Scale Exercise, Elise M. Lowe
Focus Group Study of Racial Disparities and the Effects of Parental Marijuana Use on Youth Marijuana Use, Avina K. Mahroke
Is Diabetes a Predictor of a Diagnosis of Hypertension in the Population of 32- to 70-year-olds in a Cohort Study? A Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis of a Subset of Data Obtained from the Framingham Study, Walter Marquez-Lavenant
Optimizing Case Management Manuals: A Ryan White Quality Improvement Project for Northwest Missouri, Megan McBane
Improving Oral Hygiene Practices in a Long-Term Care Setting for Individuals with Advanced Dementia: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Rachel L. McInerney
Enhancing Safety in Healthcare Construction: A Comprehensive Training Program on Managing Construction Dust, Melissa Nalath
A Comprehensive Literature Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Alcohol Use Disorder Screening and Treatment, Lizette M. Orihuela
State Case Count as an Indicator of Successful Multistate Outbreak Investigation, Lorisa M. Pennell
Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health Care Access and Availability of Care according to Resident Leaders in the Mahoning County, Ohio, Robin A. Perry
Kansas City Health Department – Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program – Quality Improvement, Hanh Pham
Investing in Embedded Practitioners: Lessons from the Region VII Public Health Expansion Program, Julia Quigley
The Impact of Social Media Use on Postpartum Depression, Jaila Randle
Breaking Barriers to Smoking Cessation: Applying the Baby & Me - Tobacco Free Program to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Omaha, Nebraska, Madison Ravens
The State of Abortion Training in Medical School and Family Medicine Residency Curricula: A Scoping Literature Review, Eric James Reece
Evaluating Surge Capacity in the Emergency Department: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Preparedness and Response Frameworks, Tanner J. Riscoe
Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN) Risk Factors in Lusaka, Zambia: The Role of HIV and Socioeconomic Status, Stepfanie N. Siyumbwa, Peter Julius, Tabitha Nkhata, Obvious N. Chilyabanyama, Abraham Mengist, Gleb Haynatzki, and Charles Wood
Assessing the Association Between Total Cholesterol and Hospitalized Myocardial Infarction in Women Ages 32-70: An Analysis of the Framingham Heart Study, Jolene L. Stapleton Duree
Examining the Association Between Diabetes and Hypertension Among Women 40 Years and Older Using the Framingham Study, Stefanie F. Starinsky
The Association Between Economic Outcomes and Abortion: A Scoping Review, Larisa Nicole Stephenson
The Impact of Stigma on Individuals Affected by Leprosy: A Pilot Study, Mardo Tarr
Healthcare Emergency Management Salary Survey Analysis, Grace E. Thiel
Surge Scramble: An Evaluation of Combining the Medical Response and Surge Exercise with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Pan Flu Scramble, Rebecca L. Thompson
A Landscape Analysis of Rapid Evidence Curation During the 2022 Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda, Jemimah J. Wachap
Supporting Autistic Students' Mental Wellness: A Community Readiness Model Approach, Cady Walker
Evaluation of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Ohio’s Mosquito and Tick Disease Vector Control Program, Samantha Wantz
Exploring Culture-Based Metacognitive Practices Among the Urban Native American Elder Population, Kellie Waugh
Capstone Experiences from 2024
Physician Burnout in the United States: A Systematic Review of Organizational and Systemic Approaches and their Efficacies, 2014-2024, Nicole Butler
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Considerations in U.S. Healthcare Facilities: A Scoping Review, Rebecca J. Campbell
One Year Follow Up of a Cross-Sectional Study of Hookworm Infection and Response to Deworming in Beposo, Ghana, Taylor Clarkson
Reducing greenhouse gases through food waste reduction: a literature review of programs and behavior change, Schafer Flowerday
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Water Quality, Nitrate Contamination, and Related Health Issues Among Nebraska Healthcare Professionals, Jessenia Hincapie
Exploration of Canine T. Cruzi Seroprevalence as a Trigger for Enhanced Human Chagas Surveillance, Brittany N. Hocking
Association between Cigarette Smoking and Angina Pectoris Among Middle-Aged Adults: Findings from the Framingham Cohort Study, Lauren M. Hron
Cervical Cancer Screening and Affordability of Medical Care: A Cross-Sectional Study, Sarah M. Johnson
Factors Predictive of the Development of Surgical Site Infection in Thyroidectomy, A Replication Study of Myssiorek (2018), Kaitlyn M. Kenig
Heartache Beyond the Physical: Unraveling the Nexus Between Myocardial Infarction History and Depressive Disorders in US Adults, Sonika Khanal
Emergency Sheltering and Autism, Rrose LaMay
A Medical Perspective on Policy Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care for Missouri Minors: A Policy Review, Hayley Lange
HIV Testing Among High-Risk Individuals in the US: 2022 BRFSS, Alissa Lorchick
The Role of Serum Total Cholesterol in Coronary Heart Disease: A Prospective Cohort Analysis from the Framingham Heart Study, Sanish Maharjan
A Process Evaluation Plan for the Nebraska Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program, Mamello Makhele
Optimizing Malaria Control in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Review of LLIN Effectiveness and Policy Frameworks, Jash Mehta
Effect of Insufficient Sleep on Activity Limitation: Results from the BRFSS 2022 Survey, Jonathan Meyer
Investigating the Association of Total Cholesterol Level and Odds of Angina in Women over 40: a Cohort Study Using Data from the Framingham Heart Study, Katelyn Mitchell
The Impact of Household Income on the Development of Long-COVID after COVID-19 Infection, Clayton Mowrer
Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors in 2021 and Changes From 2019 to 2021 Among High School Students: A Replication Study, Jamila Nasir
Understanding and Mitigating the Potential Effects of Postpartum Depression on Fathers and Male Support Persons, Rachel Norton-Turk
How to Evacuate When Disaster Strikes: A Literature Review of Hospital Evacuations, Grant Orr
Association Between Long COVID-19 and Insurance Status Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2022), Elizabeth E. Osbourn
Impact of Medicaid Redetermination on Underserved Populations in Region 7 States: A Review, Brianna Parr
Examining the Association Between Smoking Frequency and Long COVID: A BRFSS Study, Bhavya Patel
Comparative Study of Coronary Heart Disease Incidence in Smokers vs. Non Smokers: A Longitudinal Cohort Analysis from the Framingham Heart Study, Mona Melvin Periera
Evaluating the Association of Influenza Vaccination on Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms in U.S. Adults, Ratnakar Pingili
Evaluation of Community Healthcare Workers of Faith-Based Workers in Northern Omaha, Ashley Piwkiewicz
Disabilities and SNAP Work Requirements: A Scoping Review, Jacquelyn Platt
A Replication Study-Postoperative Complications in Bariatric Surgery using Age and BMI Stratification: A Stusy using ACS-NSQIP data (2014), Aruna Sree Posanipalle
Incentive-Based and Media Literacy-Informed Approaches to Improve Vaping Cessation Among Young Adults: A Pilot Study Protocol, Troy B. Puga Jr
Examining the Relationship Between Deafness and Mental Health Status: An Analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2022, Brianna Stroud-Williams
A Literature Review of Societal Obesity and its Impact on United States Military Recruitment, Megan Thibodeaux
Closing Gaps to Address Lifespan Health: Considerations for Developing a Preconception Healthcare Training for Community Health Workers, Jaclyn R. VanCamp
Current Status of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults With and Without Cognitive Disabilities in the United States, 2022, Elma Vasconcelos
A Cohort Study Examining the Risk of Smoking on the Likelihood of Developing Angina Among Women Under Age 65, Sarah Ward
The Association Between Systolic Blood Pressure and Coronary Heart Disease in the Framingham Heart Study: A Long-Term Prospective Cohort Study, Alexandrea M. Welch
Ensuring Safe MRI Examinations and Earlier Detection of Recurrent Cancer: A Scoping Review to Identify Breast Tissue Expanders That are Safe for High-Risk Breast Cancer Survivors, Kristin E. Westmore
Assessing the Association Between Income and Breast Cancer Screening Practices, Hannah M. Zantow
Beryllium Work Area and Tank Waste, Angelica Zarate
Capstone Experiences from 2023
Association Between Socioeconomic and Behavioral Characteristics with Urinary Neonicotinoid Levels in the United States, 2015-2016, Komi Nomessi Akliku