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Capstone Experiences from 2025 2025

Demographic Groups’ Use of Agency Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Services: A Quality Improvement Project to Identify and Engage Local Underserved Populations, Mia Parker

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

Capstone Experiences from 2024 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

Non-TNFi Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A Comparative, Propensity Score-Matched Study Using National Veterans Affairs Data, Halie E. Frideres

Development of a National Core Indicators Dashboard of Long-Term Services and Supports Outcomes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Rhonda Haitz

A Replication Study — Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021, Mallory Hays

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

A Cross-sectional Analysis of Self-reported Long COVID and Binge Drinking Amongst COVID-Positive Individuals Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2022, Maire Kirley

Exploring the Impact of a History of Depression on Physical Activity in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2022, Maxime Kwizera

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

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

Association Between Depression and Coronary Heart Disease: A cross-sectional study using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2022, Juliana Monono

Identifying Barriers to Healthcare Access and Utilization Experienced by LGBTQ+ Adults with Chronic Diseases Through the Lens of the Social Ecological Model, Devin Mottier

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

Promoting Adolescent Mental and Physical Health: Initiatives Focused on Connecting Public Health and Social Services to the Health Sector in Nebraska, Theresa Nguyen

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

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

Disparities in Seasonal Influenza Immunization Between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Populations Within the United States: Findings from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Susanna Stageberg

Examining the Relationship Between Deafness and Mental Health Status: An Analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2022, Brianna Stroud-Williams

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

Examining The Impact of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Compliance in The United States and The Potential of Targeted Interventions., Jessica Ware

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

Capstone Experiences from 2023 2023

Association Between Socioeconomic and Behavioral Characteristics with Urinary Neonicotinoid Levels in the United States, 2015-2016, Komi Nomessi Akliku

Assessing Occupational Exposure Risk and COVID-19 Incidence Rates in Nebraska by Industry and Occupation, 2020, Christopher Austin

Evaluating the Utility of Hospital Full-Scale Exercises in Veteran Health Administration's Emergency Departments, Brian Barhorst

Associations Between Demographic, Social Determinant, and Health Factors and Self-Management Measures Among Insured Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, Shari Bowers-Dueker

Barriers and Facilitators to Enrollment for Free and Reduced Price Meals in the School Nutrition Program Among Lawrence Public School Families, Emily Brinkman

Occupational Exposures Associated with Thyroid Cancer in the Thyroid Tumor and Cancer Collaborative Registry in the Integrated Cancer Center Repository for Cancer Research, James Buckley

Examining the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and COVID-19 Vaccine Status using 2022 BRFSS Data: A Cross-Sectional Study, Cristhian A. Chau-Valdivia

Associations Between Self-Reported Cognitive Decline and Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2022, Hailey Child

Housing is Safety: An Evaluation of a Transitional Housing (TH), Rapid-Rehousing (RRH), and Joint TH/RRH Program for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence, Bridget L. Claborn

Association between Frequent Mental Distress and Insurance Status using the 2022 BRFSS, Christina Clayson

A Qualitative Survey Research Study: The United States Department of Agriculture Commodity Supplemental Food Program: An Examination of Operational Challenges and Recommendations, Brianna Cochran

Influence of Sexual Orientation on Sexual Risk Behaviors among High School Students – United States, 2023, Carley J. Cortez

Exploring the Mental Health Experience of Perinatal Military Spouses Based in Sigonella, Italy, Lyndsey Dannenberg

Geospatial Distribution of Pharmacist Diabetes Management within a Patient Centered Medical Home Model in Omaha, Nebraska, Anthony Donovan

The Association of Apgar Score Outcomes with the Number of Midwife Antenatal Care Visits Among Infants Born to Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Vickie Doss

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

A Literature Review of the Psychosocial Impacts on Livestock Producers and Veterinary Responders Involved with Depopulation During and After an Animal Health Emergency, Beth Galles

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

Comprehensive Literature Review: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Policies, School Closures and Social Distancing, on the Mental Health of School Age Children, Fatuma A. Hassan

The Impact of Doulas on Breastfeeding in Black Women: a Literature Review, Delaney C. Holland

Certified Midwives: An Exploration of Their Impact on Maternal Health Outcomes – A Comprehensive Literature Review, Heather Hollister

Nutrition Needs Assessment for a Produce Prescription Program in the Pediatric Dental Setting, Zachary Houser

Substance Use Patterns Among High School Students - A Replication Study of the 2020 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Haley Irons

Utilization of Routine and Recommended Preventive Care among Individuals with Disabilities in Nebraska, Snehal Jadhav

Strategies to Encourage Recall and Prevent Relapse after Full Mouth Rehabilitation under General Anesthesia in Children, Claire Koukol

Examining the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors in Adulthood, Meagan A. Kraft

A Policy Evaluation for California’s CARE Act and the Application of the Social Determinants of Health, Adelina Mercedes Lang

Patient, Provider, and Interpreter Perspectives on Interpreter Modality and Barriers to Interpreter Use in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting, Brooklyn Leitch

Rural/Urban Differences in Five-Year Survivorship in Pediatric Cancer in United States, Hong Li

Assessing How Children Modify the Impact of Having Health Insurance on Smoking Status Using the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey, Zak Lippert

A Twin Study of Genetic Heritage and Environmental Influences on Tobacco Susceptibility and Initiation on Early Age, Yadi Liu

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

Body Mass Index and Acute and Chronic Work-Related Injuries; A Random Sample Analysis of Occupational Health Clinic Records, Nicole M. Lundy

Food Insecurity and Child Development in Nebraska: The Role of Income, Home Learning Environment, and Family Socio-Demographic Factors, Marlette Grace Dulcinee Mabiala-Maye

Operation Wasatch: Scenario Based Planning to Assess the Cold Weather Preparedness of the National Disaster Medical System, Alison Matthews

Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns in the Emergency Department, Maddison McConnaughhay

Nurse Initiated Standing Orders: A Process Improvement at an Emergency Department in Interior Alaska, Justin D. Melberg

Spotlight on Mental Health on a Healthcare Campus: An Assessment of Psychological Trauma Awareness, Training, and Treatment in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health community, Jenny E. Mueller

The Power of an Effective Safety Culture, Justin B. Negley

Planning a Multiple myeloma Needs Assessment for Omaha Nebraska, Judith Ngozi Obodougo

The Relationship Between Congenital Heart Disease and Infant Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Helen Nneoma Odo

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

Evaluating Nebraska’s State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Methodology to Inform the Redesign Evaluation Plan, Austin J. Osborn

The Relationship Between Self-Reported Mental Health and Body Mass Index Among Adults in the United States Using the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Madhur Pandey

A Systematic Literature Review on Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Initiatives in the United States, Daisy D. Pang

The Role of Psychological Safety on Employee Satisfaction and Retention in Healthcare Delivery Settings: A Systematic Literature Review, Jamey Paul

Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis of the Frequency of Marijuana Use Among Adult Informal Caregivers in 20 U.S. States, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2021, Athena Plichta

From Vapor to Vice: Unraveling the Links Between Vaping and Traditional Substance Abuse Among Youth, Ayana Powell