Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health Disorders in United States Veterans, Heidi Prentice
Oral Contraceptive Use and Risk for Development of Breast Cancer in Women with High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes: A Case Study., Rebecca Pulkrabek
Barriers to Adherence of Antihypertensive Medications in the Elderly Population, Amy Rasmussen
When Clozapine is Not Tolerated, Mitchell J. Relf
Dyslipidemia Management in Diabetic Patients: A Case Report, Morgan Rinke
Development of Diabetes and Obesity in Infants of Diabetic Mothers, Breanna Ritchie
Anesthesia Considerations for Intrathecal Narcotic Utilization for a Cesarean Section Patient, Tanner M. Robberstad
Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Depression, Amy Roesch
Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in the Elderly, Sheryl Rudolf
Psychostimulants and Psychosis, Cherri L. Runde
Ketamine: The Potential for Treatment Resistant Depression, Rachel A. Sauter
Transnasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: A Novel Solution for Postdural Puncture Headaches, Kaira Schefter
Screening for Cancers in Males with Family History of Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Amanda L. Schmieg
The Acutely Ill Patient on Biologics; What Primary Care Should Know, Casey Seifert
Proprotein Convertase Subtilsin-Kexin Type 9 Inhibitor Use for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia, Jodi L. Sherve
An Anti-inflammatory Diet in Osteoarthritis Prevention & Management, Stephanie J. Speetzen
Diabetes Mellitus: Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Kathleen A. Stevens
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Educating Nurses for Prevention of Complications, Brittany Stoltman
Penicillin Allergy Testing and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Vanessa J. Sundeen
Integrating Behavioral Health Services with Primary Care for Depression Management, Amy Suomi
Pediatric Lung Isolation Techniques, Kasey J. Trontvet
Effects of Alcohol Use Upon Bone Health, Jamila Unah
Sundowning Behavior and Nonpharmacological Intervention, Migmar Wangchuk
Vaccination in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Case Report, Jenny Weyers
Stage One Hypertension Pharmacology Initiation for Young Adults, Nicholas Woods
Intraoperative Ketamine to Reduce Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Chronic Pain Patients, Allyssa Wutzke
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Empowering Nurses to Use Non-Pharmacological Measures to Help Control Pain in the Postoperative Period, Marie E. Aamodt
The Increased Risk of Osteoporosis with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use and the Need for Adjusted Screening Methods, Kelsey A. Adams
Montana Public Health Workforce Development: The Creation of an Orientation and Mentor Program for Lead Local Public Health Officials, Kristi L. Aklestad
The Effectiveness of Amish Home Remedies, Sheri Altepeter
Independent Study: Effects of Soy on Bone Density in Post-Menopausal Women, Abbey Anderson
Management of GERD in the Elderly: Are PPIs appropriate?, Corissa L. Anderson
HPV Vaccine Uptake among Children in Somalis Communities in Minneapolis, Ogbitse Maureen Atake
Cardiac differences between “White coat syndrome” and true hypertension, Nana Oforiwaa Boateng
Gabapentin Administration in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures, Kirsten G. Boekelheide
Social Integration Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ashley Bourgois
The Effects of an Electronic Whiteboard on Transfer Process Efficiency and Staff Satisfaction in an Interdisciplinary Proton Therapy Practice, Tammy Buchanan
Probiotics and Cardiovascular Disease, Jennifer Burman
Continuous ST segment monitoring in the operating room, Brett Cadwell
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of depression in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Alicia Cebulak
Anesthesia Considerations for Intraoperative Blood Transfusion, Ana I. Dahl
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Health Care, Melissa DeVries
Hyperucriceamia and Increased Risk for Cardiovasuclar Disease, Sierra DeVries
The Effects of Hyperhomocysteinemia on Hypertension in Adults, Kimberly Ford
Anesthetic Considerations for the Use of Acceleromyography for Neuromuscular Blockade, Kathryn L. Gacek
Postpartum Weight Retention In First Time Mothers And Weight Outcomes In Their Offspring, Kelly Gallagher
Is Hyperuricemia an Independent Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease?, Kristine Gayda
The Effectiveness of Non-Stimulants for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Pediatric Population, Rebecca Gonzalez
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Pharmacological Treatment for Hypertension in Children and Adolescents, Brittany J. Haugtvedt
Effects of Steep Trendelenburg Positioning on Intraocular Pressure, Grace K. Hauschild
The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine in Patients Receiving Spinal Anesthesia, Eric Heiden
The Effect of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing a Total Knee Arthroplasty, Kaylene Hill
Evidence for Effective and Accessible Online Patient Education to Cope with Chronic Disease, Amy Hoberg
Apneic Oxygenation, Scott J. Honkola
The Use of SGLT2 Inhibitor, Empagliflozin, to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Cassandra M. Hunt
Orthostatic Hypotension in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease: Case Study, Grace M. Irish
Peripheral arterial disease: Factors effecting utilization of ankle-brachial index, Justin Jaspers
Commuting Away: The Experiences of RNs Who Live in Rural Communities and Commute Away for Employment in Non-Rural Communities, Laurie Jo Johansen
De-prescribing, a Solution to the Issue of Polypharmacy, Megan R. Kampa
Consequences of Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults, Kayla M. Kappel
Utilizing Dexmedetomidine During an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Danielle L. Kiedrowski
Propofol Administration in Patients with an Egg Allergy, Katie J. King
Facilitating Communication Between the Operating Suites and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit to Improve Efficiency in Post-operative Care, Melissa Klein
Metformin Versus Lifestyle Modification in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, Coralyn Jensen Kurtz
Best Strategies to Prevent Further Delinquency among Adolescent Youth in Detention Facilities, Bonnie J. LaFromboise
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in the Elderly Population, Laura A. Lang
Anesthesia Implications for Patients with MELAS, Maxine Lemaster
The Use of Massage as an Adjuvant Nursing Intervention, Bradley R. Lind
Aromatase Inhibitors and Bone Loss Prevention Independent Case Study Report, Lori Loomis
Treatment Considerations of Gout in the Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease in the Primary Care Setting, Angela Mackner
Evidence Based Practices for Increasing Flu Vaccine Rates in Native Americans, Jennifer A. Magpie
Promoting Affective Learning and Caring Behaviors in RN-BSN Students in an Online Environment, Kristina L. Maki
Gout and Diet, Holli Marquart
Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: OSCE Case Study, Shannoah May
Effectiveness of Duloxetine and Pregabalin in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Treatment, Nicole L. Mears
Metformin: Can it Prevent Death from Cancer in Type 2 Diabetics?, Anna Merkens
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Women, Ayaan Mohamed
Nursing Professionals Learning through Debriefing: An Evidence- Based Approach, Emily K. Nelson
The Role of Hyperuricemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Mandy M. Papke
Synthetic Cannabinoids Effects on the Brain Versus Cannabis, Andrea M. Petersen
Shingles Case Report, Rocklynne Rakowitz
Anemia of Unknown Origin in an Otherwise Healthy ASA 1 18-Year-old Male, Andrew Rook
Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): When Proton Pump Inhibitors Fail, Shawn D. Sager
Review of Best Practices to Help People Reduce their Red and Processed Meat Consumption, Challsey F. Scallon
Education Methods for Conflict Resolution to Nursing Students, Susan Schneider
Level Up Leveraging mHealth Tools in Mental Health Management, Susan E. Slocum
The Effects of Low-impact Exercise in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis, Jenny Steele
Efficacy of Herpes Zoster Vaccine, Kayla M. Stremick
Hypertension Now and Then: Hypertensive Adolescents Who Consume Sugar Sweetened Beverages Are Associated with Hypertension in Adulthood, Jenna Thompson
Best Practices to Increase Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Breastfeeding Mothers, Sarah Van Wyk
Nonpharmacologic Interventions and Adjunct Therapies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia, Katie West
Proton Pump Inhibitors: An Overview of their Risks and Adverse Effects, Emily Westover
Addressing Inappropriate Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease to Decrease Adverse Outcomes: A Case Report, Kimberly Williams
Evaluation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Implementation into Practice, Olivia Wilson
Recurrence of Shingles in the Older Adult Population, Leeann Yang
Management for Spinal-Induced Hypotension in Elective Cesarean Section, Louise Lok Yun Sin
Nurse Faculty Orientation: Building Confidence and Professional Development, Melissa Zwisler
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Polypharmacy and the Importance of Medication Review in the Elderly Population, Rose Betak Agbor