Theses, dissertations, and other culminating projects produced by the students of Loma Linda University are placed in the institutional repository to document an enduring and continuing record of the scholarship of the Loma Linda University community.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Impact of Religion and Spirituality on Continental African Immigrant Health, Samuel A. Ekong
The Association of Acute Stress and Single Leg Balance, Theodore W. Gehrig III
Effect of Home Exercise Program on Visual Reliance for Balance in Older Adults, Madeha Jaber
Spine Mobilization vs Manipulation: Effects on Neck Pain, Alfredo Loreto
Comparing Nurses’ Perceptions of Work Environment and Health by Ethnicity, Nia M. Martin
Effects of Electrotherapy on Pain and Mobility, Pablo Mleziva
Family Court Rulings Linked to Parent-Child Relationships, Ruth Ann Nichols
A Review of a Ketogenic Diet In the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eugene Reznik
Spatial-Textural Study of Siliciclastics in a Navajo Sandstone Carbonate Lens, Christopher L. Rupe
E6 Inhibtion-Mediated Combinatorial Therapy for HPV+ HNSCC, Sonia Whang
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Project SOARing: Feasibility of a Tier 2 DBT-Based Program, Chalita Antommarchi
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients, Mariam Hanna
Impact of Maximal and Minimal Mouth Opening on Mandibular Flexure via Scanning, Kangyeong Lim
Depression as a Mediator between Combat Deployment and Substance Use among Veterans, Brooke Kania Millham
Religion and PTSD in Puerto Rico Natural Disaster Survivors, Abraham Reynolds
A Mental Health Needs Assessment of Students Attending an Alternative High School, Kelly Sachdev
Comparison of Thickness Between Thermoformed and Printed Orthodontic Aligners, Omar Souman
Comparing sensing and signaling mechanisms across Aer2 receptors with different N-terminal domain arrangements, Erwin Stuffle
Prescription Drug Misuse in Racial and Ethnic Minorities: Prevalence and Predictors, Valerie Watts
Sleep, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Among Adolescents, Megan White
Perceived Business Skills Needs of MFTs: Implications for a Doctoral Program, Abel Arvizú Whittemore
The Role of the Novel Diguanylate Cyclase PG_0686 in Oxidative Stress Resistance in Porphyromonas gingivalis W83, Alexia Danielle Ximinies
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Evaluating the Effect of the Protector Cap Technique for Castable Implant Abutments on Reverse Torque Values, Mohammed Alfaifi
Effect of Splinting Implant Scan Bodies Intraorally on The Trueness of Complete Arch Digital Impressions: A Clinical Study, Kawther Mahmoud Ali
Investigating the role of the three N-terminal HAMP domains of the Aer2 chemoreceptor from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Selina Anaya
Investigating the role of the three N-terminal HAMP domains of the Aer2 chemoreceptor from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Selina Anaya
Adaptation Program: Systemic Treatment of Incarcerated Individuals and their Families, Katrina Arabyan
Shelter Staff Perceptions of Physicians Seeking Services for Intimate Partner Violence, Gabriela Bagnara
Self-Perceived Social Communication Perspectives of Autistic Young Adults: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Aieshea L. Banks
Neurofeedback Training for Attentional Processing in Anxious Individuals, Caleb Benjamin Barcenas
Handling Effects in Moderate to Late Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care, Nancy Brashear
Legal and Ethical Issues in Telepsychology: A Handbook for Psychologists, Dexter Chia
Introduction to Infant Early Childhood Mental Health and Trauma Training Program, Irene Rosaly Cortez
The Design, Prototype, and Testing of a Robotic Prosthetic Leg, Michael Davidson
The Effects of Fear on Biomechanics in Healthy and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals, Robert I. Dudley
The Perceived Experiences of High School Students and their Mental Health in SDA Academies, Melody Ezpeleta
Stress and the Validity of Parent Report Measures, Katharine Fabro
Congregation Affordable Housing Development: Examining Practices and the Role of Social Capital Across Urban Neighborhoods, Catherine C. Fisher
Harnessing Blood Clot Removal Mechanisms after Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage, Jerry J. Flores
Biology Through the Lens of Trauma: An Empirical Review of Trauma Treatments, Adela Gharabeki
The Importance of Timing in Repeated Traumatic Brain Injury, Willie L. Hardeman III
Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program, Melissa Harris
Maxillary Central Incisor RR in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Patients with RME, Madison Healy
A Program Evaluation of BHC Alhambra Hospital Outpatient Services, Emily Rose House
Medical Student Experiences Implementing Bias Reduction Strategies: A Qualitative Study, Chrysan Hoyt
Dietary Fatty Acids and the Brain: Mechanisms Behind Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection, Bianca Kdeiss
High-Intensity Interval Training and Biological Age, Trevor Lohman
Titanium Particles within Mucosa during Non-Surgical Implant Debridement, Holvin Louie
The role of the Filifactor alocis hypothetical protein FA1654 in oxidative stress resistance, Malissa Makaylia Mangar
An Investigation of the Anti-Stemness Actions of two miRNAs After Their Induction by Aminoflavone in Luminal A Breast Cancer, Nicole Ursula Rumbidzai Mavingire
Combined Treatment Model Program for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Hillary Jeanne May
Sweet Pea: An Integrated Postpartum Mental Health Program for Mothers & Their Partners, Robynn L. Mays
Effects of Parents’ MBSR on Internalizing Problems in Children: ASD as Moderator, Hadley McGregor
Cultural and Psychological Predictors of Exercise-Treatment Adherence and HbA1c for People with Type 2 Diabetes, Connor M. Nance
The Community Resiliency Model in Health Decision-Making, Michelle Ngo
Strategies for Protection of the Blood Brain Barrier in Rodent Models of Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Derek Sunil Nowrangi
Force Comparison of Rotational Tooth Movements for Loop-Design and Traditional Aligners, Robert Olsen
Program Evaluation of the MEND Program In Its Application of Working with Adult PNES Patients, Ashley Park
DSM-5 Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Behaviors in the LGBT Population, Lacie Parker
Dietary Approaches to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dhira Patel
Factors Contributing to the Recognition of a Potential Nonsexual Multiple Relationship, Nikki Patel
Insufficient Sleep and Onset of Coronary Artery Disease, Pooja S. Raghani
Parent Treatment Manual for Adolescent Self-Harm, Miriam Mokhless Rizk
Power: A Qualitative Exploration of POWs in Captivity and Their Responses to Loss of Control, Sean Michael Roche
Extraction vs. Non-Extraction: Comparing Orthodontic Root Resorption, Benjamin Rush
Pathways for Healing: An Online Therapeutic Support Group Program, Lisa Yvette Salazar
An Intervention Program for Adult Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Camille Sauder
Clinician’s Recommendations in Treating Victims and Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, Sadaf Shalchian
The Impact of Clinical Education and Other Factors on the SLP’s Productivity in Medical Settings, Jennifer St. Clair
Decolonizing Psychotherapy, Nicole D. Taylor
Effect of CRM on Neurobiology via EEG and Biofeedback, Sophia Truong
WE Program Training Manual For Culturally Responsive School-Based Mental Health Practices, Staysha M. Veal
Parent-Child Relations, Sleep, and Externalizing Problems in Clinical Youth, Tiffany Thao Vo
CRM as a Psychosocial Intervention for Cancer Patients, Lauren Wakabayashi
Community Resiliency Model Treatment Manual for Loma Linda University Healthcare, Ann White
Phytochemical and Synthetic AHR Ligands as Novel Therapy for Refractory Breast Cancer, Jonathan V. Wooten
Anticipating Success within Mental Health Training, April Wozencroft
Extracellular Vimentin Modulation of Human Dendritic Cell Activation, Mary Beth Yu
Mental Health in Coptic Orthodox Communities: Needs Assessment, Marina Zaky
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The Role of the Filifactor alocis Hypothetical Protein FA519 in Oxidative Stress Resistance, Ezinne Rebecca Aja
The Impact of Intraneural Facilitation Therapy on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Kyan Zhra-Sahba Alnajafi
What’s Faith Got to Do with It? Christian Sexual Scripts and the Transition to Marriage, Sandra Abidemi Banjoko
Body Dissatisfaction, Verbal Commentary, Social Influences and Cigarette Smoking, Nicole Bennett
Rotational Forces Generated by Traditional and Loop-Design Clear Aligners, Grant Essink
A Review of Malingering Measures in Psychology, Dylan Faire
Familias Latinas Unidas: Intervention to Increase Hispanic Enrollment in Higher Education, Yency E. Garcia
Burnout, Self-efficacy, and Resilience in Haitian Nurses: A Cross-sectional Study, Marie Therese Georges
Constructing Bicultural Identity and Shame Resilience in Chinese* Americans, Natalie Wei-Mun Hsieh
The role of survivin splice variants in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma chemoresistance, Janviere Kabagwira
Inflammation in Older Adults: Stress, Depression, and ACEs, Kerianne Kramer
The Association Between Stigma and Violence among Individuals with Schizophrenia, Christopher Law
Correlates of Problematic Gambling as Correlates of Problematic Video Game Use, Hyo Jin Lee
Provider Attributions, Emotions, & Responses to Patients with Poor Diabetes Management, Kelly Marie MacKenzie,
Stage Two Outpatient Adolescent Recovery Program, Kaylin Miller
Using Nominal Group Technique among Resident Physicians to Identify Key Attributes of a Burnout Prevention Program, Vicki Nelson
Factors Related to Cognitive Reserve in Healthy Older Adults, Ann Tram Nguyen
Impact of Resting Tongue Posture on Dentofacial Growth and Airway Morphology, James Oh DDS
Contribution of the LEDGF/p75 Protein Interactome to Prostate Cancer Chemoresistance, Greisha Lee Ortiz Hernández