Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Anesthetic Considerations for the Parturient with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Levi G. La Porte
Effect of Staff Education Pre-hospital Readmission Reduction Program Implementation in a Critial Access Hospital in Rural North Dakota, Jessica Jean Larson
Systemic Lidocaine as an Analgesic Technique in the Perioperative Setting, Joe J. Lennon
The Impact of Rural Healthcare on Surgical Outcomes, Christina R. Leonard
Implementation of a Human Trafficking Response Protocol in a Reproductive Healthcare Setting: The Impact on Clinician Preparedness, Gina Liverseed
Early Short-term Intensive Insulin Therapy: A Disease-modifying Treatment Approach for Type 2 Diabetes, Matthew L. Lorenz
A Review of Metformin to Reduce Weight in Patients Using Olanzapine, Monida Luu
New Treatment Options for Tardive Dyskinesia, Haron N. Manwa
An Exploration of the Impact of Social Support on the Parents of Children with Autism Disorder, Elizabeth McDevitt
Recruitment Maneuvers and Positive End Expiratory Pressure for Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Procedures, Nathan McGee
Treatment Challenges of Delusional Disorders, Amanda Mikhaeil
Anesthesia Considerations for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring, Kimberly A. Moon
Diabetic Neuropathy, Nicole Morgan
Use of Antipsychotic and Mood Stabilizing Medication in Pregnancy, Elizabeth Ann Murphy
Ketamine: An Underutilized Response to Treatment Resistant Depression, Courtney Naastad
Reducing Polypharmacy, Gladys A. Ndege
Skin-to-Skin Contact in the Operating Room Following Cesarean Birth, Tara M. Nordberg
Civility in the Workplace: A Lesson in Humanity, Kari L. Novak
Efficacy of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in treating Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Tolu Okuneye
Pharmacologic treatment of agitation in traumatic brain injuries, Brianna L. Pankratz
CardioMEMS in Heart Failure Management: Failure is Not the Only Option, Rachel Kathryn Plambeck
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