Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Impact of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Chemokines and Other Tumor Microenvironment Factors in Bone-Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Catherine S. Johnson
Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Epidemiology, Determinants, and Gaps in Risk Stratification, Tate M. Johnson
Restoring Translational Control with Novel Small Molecule Activators of PP2A in Cancer Cells, Kayla A. Jonas
Leveraging Biomarkers to Accelerate Drug Development and Patient Care, Vineet A. Joshi
Development of Self-Assembled Polymeric Polyplexes for MicroRNA Delivery: Toward Treatment of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, Marjina Akter Kalpana
Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy with Calreticulin and R848: A Novel Approach to Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Treatment, Ekta Kapoor
Targeting FOXM1/Aurora Kinase B Axis Attenuates Small Cell Lung Cancer Growth, Metastasis and Chemoresistance, Md Arafat Khan
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Drivers of Bioaerosol Decay: Investigating Pathogen Stability of Bacteriophage MS2, Sin Nombre Virus, and SARS-COV-2 in Simulated Environments, Elizabeth A. Klug
Assessment of Cellular Metabolism in Disease Progression and Prevention, Sai Sundeep Kollala
Biological Response of Abaloparatide and Alendronate on the Osteochondral Tissue of TMJ-OA, Jonjei Ku
Elucidating the Mechanism of the Polymeric Drug PAMD-CH17’S Novel Anti-Leukemic Effects, Calvin Lam
Targeting TREM1: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Mitigate Necrotizing Enterocolitis Injury in Murine Neonates, Zainab Damilola Lawal
The Impact of Teaching Multiple Responses on Resurgence of Target Behavior and Persistence of Alternative Responding, Brittany H. Loder-Lafferty
Improving Safety in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Grounded Theory Approach to Exploring the Perceptions of Technologists and Magnetic Resonance Safety Officers in Pediatric Settings, Stephanie Dawn Lough
Peripheral Blood Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease, Brent A. Luedders
Drivers and Mechanisms of Golgi Fragmentation as a Modulator of Disease, Amanda Macke
Design and Synthesis of FDI-6-Based Hydrophobic Tag Degraders Targeting FOXM1, Callie J. Martin
Climate Change and Infectious Disease Dynamics in the U.S.: Spatial-Temporal Patterns and Epidemiological Insights, Raheleh Mohammadi
Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Geranylgeranyl Diphosphate Synthase Inhibitor, RAM2061, in Myeloma Bone Disease, Molly Muehlebach
Demystifying Tumor-Mediated Local and Systemic Immunosuppression in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Clara Mundry
The Role of Cell Size and Proliferation in Intestinal Crypt Organization, Rosemary M. Mwithiga
Evaluating BMX-001 as a Selective Radioprotector for Healthy Tissue in Pelvic Cancers, Molly Myers
Symptom Clusters and their Association with Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors After Treatment Completion, Krishtee Napit
Molecular Mechanisms of Aberrant Metabolism in Pancreatic Cancer Aggressiveness and Metastasis, Ayoola Ogunleye
Cholestasis and Fluid Flow are Biomechanic Regulators of Cholangiocarcinoma Progression, Andrew Oleksijew
Effects of Treatment Integrity Level and Error Type on Dro Efficacy: A Parametric and Comparative Analysis, Paige O'Neill
Combinatorial Antiviral Regimen as Strategy to Control SARS-CoV-2 Infections, Kabita Pandey
Novel Drug Delivery Platforms for Small Molecule and miRNA-Based Therapies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Qiaoyu Pan
Optimizing Geranylgeranyl Diphosphate Synthase Inhibitor (GGSI) Therapy for Multiple Myeloma, Ashruti Pant
Study of Peptide Amphiphiles as Antimicrobial Agents, Aramis J. Pereira
Facilitating Professional Identity Development and Sense of Belonging in Cancer Research Doctoral Students, Misty S. Pocwierz-Gaines
Eating the Fat of the Land: The Work of Coxiella burnetii To Traverse Intracellular Lipid Landscapes, Charlie Porto
Claudin-1-Mediated Signaling and Therapy Resistance in Colorectal Cancer: From Mechanism to Translation, Mark W. Primeaux
Dissecting MUC16 in Pancreatic Cancer: Imaging Targetability, Oncogenic Signaling and Immune Suppression, Christabelle Rajesh
Decoding IPMN: Exploring the Molecular Bridges of Pancreatic Cancer Progression, Pratima Raut
Viral Aerosols in Laboratory and Medical Environments: Generation, Detection, and Mitigation, Ashley R. Ravnholdt
Investigating the Role of Androgen Deprivation on AXL Regulation in Prostate Cancer, Amanda Robotham
Assessing Non-Technical Skills in Objective Structured Teaching Encounters: What Can Be Assessed and What is the Role of Artificial Intelligence-Based Grading?, Priscila Rodrigues Armijo
Apolipoprotein E4, Tauopathy, and Brain Injury: Molecular Insights into Alzheimer's Disease Pathology, Nashanthea J. Roland
Validating the Ability of IAG933 to Block the Interaction of YAP1 and TEAD in Ovarian Cancer Cells, Alex Sage
Targeting Metabolic and Heme Degradation Pathways in Prostate Cancer: A New Therapeutic Strategy, Dania Sahtout
Cross-Cultural Care in Perinatal Nursing, Erin Salahshurian
Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Risk Factors, and Healthcare Utilization Among Latino Male Migrant Farmworkers in Nebraska, Maria Jose Sanchez Roman
Analyzing Food Access: An Investigation of Food Insecurity amongst Latinos in Rural Nebraska, Natalia Santos
Characterization and Identification of Staphylococcus Aureus Pyruvate Transporters, Cleofes Sarmiento
Multilineage Hematopoietic Function of SAM-Containing Proteins, Meg Schaefer
Staphylococcus aureus Encodes Multiple Arginine Transporters, Gabrielle Schulze
Identification and Preclinical Assessment of Novel Therapeutic Modalities in Environmental Exposure-induced Lung Disease, Aaron D. Schwab
Analysis and Modeling of the Liver Metastatic Niche in Pancreatic Cancer, Caroline Seilstad
Targeting Human Bromodomain Proteins for the Treatment of Medulloblastoma, Zalak Sheth
Development and Characterization of Non-Viral Delivery Systems for Pulmonary Delivery of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Kasturi Siddhanta
Evaluation of the Gut Microbiome in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Disease Insights and Potential Therapeutic Avenues, Sydney Skupa
Coxiella burnetii Manipulation of Membrane Contact Sites in the Intracellular Niche, Margaret F. Sladek
MUC16 Rewires Metabolic Key Factors Through HKDC1 in the Progression of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Katelyn D. Thompson
A Replication and Extension of the Enhanced Choice Model for Children Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior, Jessica Tran
The Characterization of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Nebraska Drinking Water and Human Health Impacts, Sarah Tucker
Mucin-type O-glycans Protects Against Pancreatitis, Khadija Turabi
Behavior Analysts’ Training and Practices Regarding Cultural Diversity: A Replication and Extension, Tania M. Valdez-Nuguid
Immunoplasticity: A Key Determinant in the Outcome of Neurosurgical Biofilm Infection, Zachary A. Van Roy
Deciphering Mechanisms of Mitoxantrone Action in Homologous Recombination Deficient Ovarian Cancer, Savanna A. Wallin
Variable Selection with False Discovery Rate Control in High-Dimensional Data, Runqiu Wang
The Chlamydia trachomatis Inclusion Membrane as the Confluence between a Pathogen and Its Host, Ray E. Widner
Facilitators of Routine Cervical Screening Receipt for Women With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Nebraska, Anne Woodruff Jameson
An Integrative Multi-Omics Approach for Enhanced Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, Hanyu Xiao
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Antihistamines in Glioblastoma, Poonam Yadav
Evaluation of the Usage and Effectiveness of the Gross Anatomy Osteology e-Learning Module, Conor Young
CXCR4 Cell and Lymphoid Targeted CRISPR-Cas9 Lipid Nanoparticles Facilitate HIV-1 Proviral DNA Excision in CD4+ T cells, Lubaba A. Zaman
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Bio-Preparedness in a Global Context: Multi-Site International Study Investigating Global Health Security Challenges in Egypt, Oman, and the United States, Rima M. Al Balushi
Characterization of Population Pharmacokinetics and Associated Interindividual Variability of Drugs Used in Mass Drug Administration against Lymphatic Filariasis, Abdullah Alshehri
Bridging the Information Divide: Leveraging the Learning Health System to Understand Rural-Urban Health Disparities in the COVID-19 Era, Alfred J. Anzalone
Central Nervous System Antiviral Pharmacology, Sean N. Avedissian
Compensatory Changes in the Visual System as a Result of Neurodegeneration, Liz Bierlein
A Comprehensive Usability and Economic Analysis of Heat-Related Wearable Technologies: Applications to Occupational Health, Ryan T. Cannady
Functional Analyses of Response Chains, Brinea Charles
Development of a Streptococcus Mutans Biofilm Model on a Typodont Platform to Investigate its Dynamics in Orthodontics, Hibah Chughtai
Therapeutic Muscle Power Training for Transition Aged Individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Brad Corr
Development of Long-Acting Antiviral and Antimicrobial Prodrug Nanoformulations, Srijanee Das
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Program for Hispanics in the US Midwest: A Culturally Adapted Intervention, Armando De Alba
Development of Dihydrothiazepines as Antimicrobial Agents, Luana Janaina de Campos
Impact of Nutritional Status and Placental Malaria Infection on Pregnancy Outcome in a Population of Nigerian Maternal-Infant Dyads, Shirley F. Delair
A Stepwise Evaluation of Pairing, Shaping, and Nonremoval of the Spoon for Children with Autism and Feeding Difficulties, Nicole C. Demchuk
Translational Pathways for Ultra Long-Acting Medicines for Chronic Disease: From HIV to Substance Use Disorders, Suyash Sanjay Deodhar
Biobehavioral Correlates of Multidimensional Fatigue in Men with Prostate Cancer, Kristin Dickinson
CT Scan Identified Sarcopenia and The Relationship with The MST and AND/ASPEN Malnutrition Guidelines In Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients, Samantha Dieckmann
SPARKLED: Social Programming in Kids Affects Risk of Latent Endothelial Disease, Rebecca Drakowski