Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The effect of mechanical vibration on pain and rate of tooth movement during initial orthodontic alignment, Leslie Ellingson
Community Benefits Spending by Private Tax-Exempt Hospitals in the U.S., Wael ElRayes
Evaluation of Real-time Feedback to Train Caregivers to Conduct Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions, Amanda L. Gibson
Patient-Centered Medical Home Adoption in School-Based Health Centers, Abbey Gregg
Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records for Population Health Management in U.S. Acute Care Hospitals, Niodita Gupta
Role of Endothelin Axis in Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment, Suprit Gupta
A Translational Evaluation of Renewal of Inappropriate Mealtime Behavior, Vivian Ibañez, Cathleen C. Piazza, and Kathryn M. Peterson
Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Treatment of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer, Matthew A. Ingersoll
Requirement of EHD Family of Endocytic Recycling Regulators for T-Cell Functions, Fany M. Iseka
Development of Neurotensin-Based Radiopharmaceuticals For Neurotensin-Receptor-1-Positive Tumors Targeting, Yinnong Jia
Sex and Sexuality of Breast Cancer Survivors, Aja D. Kneip Pelster
Nutrition status in hospitalized patients with COPD on non-invasive ventilation, Sara M. Kvien Jensen
Role of Ezrin in Colorectal Cancer Cell Survival Regulation, Premila Leiphrakpam
Role of Transforming Growth Factor (TGF) – β Signaling in Craniofacial Development, Malignancies and Regeneration, Jingpeng Liu
Development of Dual Reconstituted Humanized Mice for Studies of HIV-1 Neuropathogenesis, Weizhe Li
The Role of YES-Associated Protein 1 in Ovarian Physiology and Pathology, Xiangmin Lv
Public Health Perspectives on Sexual Health and Family Planning, Molly McCarthy
A Cadaveric Study of Coronary Artery Variations, Mitchell Lee Milanuk
Exploring Perceptions and Experiences with Resources Among Rural Alzheimer's Dementia Family Caregivers in the Midwest, Rita M. Million
Maternal Life Course Adversity: The Intersection of Psychosocial and Biobehavioral Adaptive Response in Pregnancy, Crystal Modde Epstein
Vitamin D Supplementation in Allo-HSCT Patients, Bailey Nelson
Genetic Influence on Resilience to Potentially Traumatic Events, Kosuke Niitsu
The Roles of Ecdysoneless in Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Oncogenesis, Appolinaire A. Olou
Evaluation of Immune-Modulating Therapies For Parkinson's Disease, Katherine E. Olson
Hospital Based Emergency Department Visits With Dental Conditions: Outcomes and Policy Implications in the States of California, Nebraska and New York, Sankeerth Rampa
Evaluation of Aminopyrazole Analogs as Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitors for Colorectal Cancer Therapy, Caroline Robb
Peer Intervention To Increase Physical Activity Among Working Women, Sheri A. Rowland
Bedtime Fading with Response Cost for Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sela Ann Sanberg
Understanding the Chondrogenic Potential of Articular Chondrocytes, Krishna Sarma
The Role of Semaphorin 5A in Pancreatic Cancer Progression and Metastasis, Sugandha Saxena Dr.
Effects of GM-CSF on Dendritic Cells and Regulatory T cells in Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Models of Parkinson’s Disease, Charles Schutt
Risk of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in Liver Transplant Patients: Single Center Experience, Shailender Singh
Focus: A Graph Approach for Data-Mining and Domain-Specific Assembly of Next Generation Sequencing Data, Julia Sommer
Targeted Delivery of Drug Combinations Via Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment, Kruti Soni
CPAP-MAD Combination Therapy For CPAP Intolerant Patients With Moderate to Severe OSA, Jacob Stadiem
Redirection of the immune response to Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infection, Anna G. Staudacher
Basal and Experience Dependent Ampar and Synapse Dynamics: Alterations in a Mouse Model of Fragile X Syndrome, Anand Suresh
Identifying the Role of Janus Kinase 1 in Mammary Gland Development and Breast Cancer, Barbara Swenson
The Rise and Fall of the Bovine Corpus Luteum, Heather Talbott
Development of C5AR-Targeted Nanoparticles for Delivery of Vaccines, Shailendra Bharadwaj Tallapaka Venkata Sesha
In-Vitro and In-Vivo Models of Bile Acid Metabolism and Transport, Rhishikesh Thakare
Epigenetic Modifications of Human Placenta Associated with Preterm Birth, Drissa Toure
DNMT3A Haploinsufficiency Provokes Hematologic Malignancy of B-Lymphoid, T-Lymphoid, and Myeloid Lineage in Mice, Garland Michael Upchurch
Anatomical Variations of the Sciatic Nerve Divisions in Relation to the Piriformis Muscle and Clinical Implications, Jonathan I. Van Erdewyk
Functional Importance of Proline Transporters in Staphylococcus aureus, Dianne L. Wellems
Dynamics of Maternal and Infant Vitamin E Tocopherols During NICU Hospitalization, Jana K. Wells
Delivery of small molecule and RNA for the treatment of type 1 diabetes and prostate cancer, Di Wen
Transcriptome Profiling of Cleft Palate inTGF-beta3 Knockout Mice Alleles: RNA-SEQ Analysis of TGF-beta3 Mice, Kelsey White
Self-efficacy for Symptom Management in Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients, Lynn White
Comparative Molecular Characterization of Typical and Exceptional Responders in Glioblastoma, Kristin Wipfler
Identification of Important Regulators of Colon Cancer Tumorigenesis By Functional Screening, Haowei Yi
A Role for δ-catenin in Synaptic Regulation, Li Yuan
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Role of AKT2 in Cell Survival, Establishment and/or Maintenance of Colorectal Cancer Metastasis, Ekta Agarwal
Color Stability, Physical Properties and Antifungal Effects of ZrO2 and TiO2 Nanoparticle Additions to Pigmented Polydimethylsiloxanes, Mazen Alkahtany
Role of ECDYSONELESS in ERBB2/HER2 Mediated Breast Oncogenesis, Shalis A. Ammons
Motor Control in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, David Arpin
Exploration of Malnutrition Coding Practices at Nebraska Medicine, Frances C. Becker
Role of Cell Type and Genetic Alterations in Driving Breast Cancer Pathogenesis, Divya Bhagirath
The Effect of Agricultural Exposures and Genetics on Respiratory Phenotypes, Lisa W. Boyd
Molecular mechanisms involved in neurotoxicity mediated by HIV proteins and drug abuse, Yu Cai
Adoption of Medication Management Technologies by U.S. Acute Care Hospitals after the HITECH Act, Aastha Chandak
Global Trends In Cancer Burden Based On Geographic Location, Socio-Economic Status And Demographic Shift, Sanjib Chowdhury
Physical Activity Levels and Related Factors in Midwestern Rural Hispanic or Latino Adults, Alison K. Clevette
Modifiable Barriers to Optimal Outcomes in Gout Management, Brian W. Coburn
Evaluation of a Modified Incidental Teaching Procedure to Increase Child Compliance, Corey M. Cohrs
EHD1 As a Positive Regulator of Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor, Luke R. Cypher
Genetic Predisposition and M1 Macrophage Polarization Created by Elastin-Derived Peptides Drive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation, Matthew A. Dale
Mobility of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and the Influence of Physical Therapy, Brenda L. Davies
MOVE-HF: An Internet-Based Pilot Study to Improve Adherence to Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure, Pallav Deka
Facilitating the Emergence of Convergent Intraverbals in Children with Autism, Andresa DeSouza
Restriction Enzyme Generated Next-Generation Sequencing Libraries and Genetic Risk Modifiers of BRCA1 Mutation Carriers, Bradley Downs
The Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Pulpal and Periodontal Regeneration, Elisabeth L. Easley
Inflammation- and Cancer-Associated Neurolymphatic Remodeling and Cachexia in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Darci M. Fink
The Role of Inflammatory Monocytes in Post-Influenza Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia, Karl J. Fischer
Utilization of Dissection Videos in Graduate-Level Gross Anatomy Education: An Analysis of Student Confidence, Utilization, and Scoring Outcomes, Jessica Gamerl
Care Transitions: A Mixed Methods Study Using a Complexity Science Lens, Carol Geary
Role of CBL-family Ubiquitin Ligases as Critical Negative Regulators of T Cell Activation and Functions, Benjamin Goetz
The Role of ADA3 Overexpression in Proliferation Through Enhancing MYC Expression, Nicolas I. Griffin
Genetic Landscape of Pediatric Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Jennifer E. Grove
Barriers to Pediatric Triage Guideline Compliance: A Survey of Nebraska Emergency Departments, Jonathon J. Gruba
Long-Acting Antiretroviral Nanoformulation Development and Subcellular Trafficking, Dongwei Guo
Amino Acid Catabolism in Staphylococcus aureus, Cortney Halsey
The Role of DNA Methyltransferases in Normal and Malignant Hematopoiesis, Staci Haney
Identifying Characteristics Associated with Ileus Development Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Kara C. Hannon
Exploration into the Functional Impact of MUC1 on the Formation and Regulation of Transcriptional Complexes Containing AP-1 and p53, Ryan L. Hanson
Expression and Function of Inflammation-Associated MicroRNAs in Traumatic Brain Injury, Emily Harrison
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Nutrients on Lung Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Jessica M. Hinds
Role of DDR1 in Pancreatic Cancer, Huocong Huang
Chemosensitization Effect of SP1017 on Multiple Myeloma, Hangting Hu
Effects of Flash-Free Technique on Plaque Retention, White Spot Lesions, and Bracket Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Payam Ishani Afousi
Role of Stemloop D in Terminally Deleted Coxsackievirus B3 Replication, Lee K. Jaramillo
Local Minocycline to Reduce Future Inflammation and Bone Loss in Periodontal Maintenance Patients, Jeffery S. Jensen
The Pathogenesis of Natural Killer/T Cell Lymphoma, Bei Jiang
Proportion of Heart Failure Patients who Meet Criteria for Malnutrition upon Hospital Admission Based on ASPEN Guidelines, Sarah L. Johnson
Novel Regulatory Mechanisms and Functions of MUC4 in Pancreatic Cancer, Suhasini Joshi