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 2007
Binge Eating, Emotion Regulation, and Cognitive Resources, Jennifer A. Tucker
Longitudinal Evaluation of Nonreligious Coping, Religious Coping, Health, and Distress, Richelin R. Veluz
Effect of Polishing Brushes on Dental Composite Resins, Robert Shun-I Wang
Salivary Characteristics in 3 and 4 year-old Children with and without Visible Caries, Gloria Yañez
Regulation of alpha-1-adrenoceptor-mediated contractions of the uterine artery by PKC, Hongying Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Shear Strengths of Three "One-Step" Self-Etching Dental Bonding Agents, Jeff G. Alcaide
Membrane Organization and Multimeric Interactions of the Aer Receptor in E. coli, Divya Dashrathkumar Amin
Using the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 in Obesity Treatment, Adam L. Arechiga
The reliability and validity of a manual coding system for identifying emotion, Erin O'Carroll Bantum
A Comparison of Cadiax Axiography & NewTom 3G Tomography Condylar Measurements, David Phillip Brock
An in vitro Model of Ovarian Cancer: Studying the Effects of Talc and Pycnogenol®, Amber Renée Buz'Zard
Resorbable Barrier Effect in Sinus Graft Using Anorganic Bone, Kyung-soo Choi
Religious Belief, Coping, and Mental Health in Seventh-day Adventists, Luther E. Davis
Effects of War Stressors and Life Events on Gulf War Veterans with CFS Symptoms, Kieran K. Dhillon
Adolescent Craniofacial Morphology Associated with Degenerative Joint Disease, Byron Diehl
Influence of Common Orthodontic Appliances On Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Joseph Matthew Elison
Implant Success in Distracted Bone Versus Autogenous Bone-Grafted Sites, Jeffrey Allan Elo
A Continued Investigation of Craniofacial Growth in Infant Heart Transplant Recipients Receiving Cyclosporine, Gabriel Enriquez
The Acute Effects of Nut Ingestion on Plasma Levels of Polyphenol Compounds, Biomarkers of Antioxidant Status, and Lipid Peroxidation, Setareh Torabian Esfahani
Effects of a Parenting Group on Family Relationships and Child Behavior Problems, Patricia E. Fernandez
Radiotelemetry and Behavioral Ecology of Neonate Southern Pacific Rattlesnakes, Alex Figueroa
Systematics of the Endangered Mauremys mutica and Mauremys annamensis, Jonathan Julio Fong
Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on the Healing of the Dental Pulp, Stuart Evan Garber
Influence of Human Papillomavirus 16 E6 on TRAIL-Mediated Apoptosis, Theodore O. Garnett
Gene Expression in the Mouse Placenta: Developmental and Stress Responses, Ciprian P. Gheorghe
Temperament and Character Correlates of the Startle Reflex, Kristen Lee Godenick
Visual-Spatial & Visual-Motor Function in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients, Stephanine Dianne Griffone
Comparing Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Programs for the Dually Diagnosed, Kelly L. Hacker
Determinants of Long-Term Care Service Utilization by Mexican-American Family Caregivers, Angelica P. Herrera
Training Program to Improve Estimation of Patients' Periodontal Pain Experience, Yoon Jeong Kim
Psychosocial Adjustment Among Refugee Children, Nola Ivana Lawrence
Influence of Keratinized Mucosa, Bone Dimensions on Mucosal Recession and Bone Loss, Jeanette Keng Ling Chua
In Vitro Antimicrobial Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxides in Root Dentin, Josef W. Lubisich
PNES: Neuropsychological Impairments & Psychological Symptomatology, Adriana Macias
The Healing Ministry of Jesus as Recorded in the Synoptic Gospels, Alvin Lloyd Maragh
The Environmental Impact of Dietary Choice and Agriculture in California, Harold J. Marlow Jr.
Comparison of the Barnacle, Balanus amphitrite, in Different Environments, Katsura Mastuda
Latino Students' Prejudice and Stereotypes toward African Americans, Amite Milner
Low Birth Weight, Very Low Birth Weight and Infant Mortality in San Bernardino County : A Secondary Analysis of Maternal Factors, Rebecca D. Nanyonjo
Variability in Selecting Lateral Cephalometric Landmarks in Two CBCT Image Modes, Dana Nguyen
A Biopsychosocial Perspective of Gulf War Illness: A Structural Model, Katherine N. Nguyen
Mineralized Bone Allograft in Maxillary Sinuses Histology and Histomorphometry, Sammy Stefan Noumbissi
Responses to salinity of color polymorphs in two populations of the sea star, Pisaster achraceus, Viren Johann Perumal
Factors that Influence the Blood Flow Response of Skin to Electrical Stimulation, Abdul-Majeed Raja Al-Malty
Religious Coping Among People of Individuals with HIV/AIDS, Boitumelo Rakwena
Bone Morphogenic Protein Induced Repair of the Premaxillary Cleft, Rick J. Rawson
Conservation Taxonomy of the Cuban Parrot: Morphological, Plumage and Flight Call Variation, M. Bryant J. Reynolds
Evaluation of Program Outcomes: Assessment in Children, Cheryl M. Romano
Comparing the Use of a Manual and a Power Toothbrush by 3-to-4 year-old Children, Lorena Delgado Salcedo
Synergism of Gingipains in Endothelial Cell Adhesion Disruption and Apoptosis, Shaun Michellee Sheets
The Effect of Calcium Hydroxide Pastes on Root Dentin Fracture Resistance, Kurt W. Sturz
Effects of Advancing Age on ER Calcium Regulation in Rat Superior Cervical Ganglia, Conwin Kodel Vanterpool
The Relationship Between High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Metabolic Syndrome and Exercise, Micheline A. Vargas
MMPI-2 Predictors of Postpartum Depression Symptom-Severity, Brandon Andrew Yakush
The Attribution of Intentionality in Relation to Culture and Self, Gangaw Zaw
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Primary Prevention Healthcare among Black American Men: Social Ecological Factors Predictive of Prostate Cancer Early Detection Access, Virginia Diane Bush Agbonkhese Woods
Attributional styles of women who quit or reduce smoking in the antepartum, Patricia T. Alpert
MR Spectroscopy and SWI: Neuropsyehological Outcome after Pediatric Brain Injury, Talin Babikian
Prenatal Cocaine Exposure and Cardiac Programming, Soochan Bae
Thought Suppression Change in Cancer Patients and Survivors After Writing, Erin O'Carroll Bantum
The Effect of Pre-heating on Depth of Cure and Surface Hardness of Resins, Peter R. Bond
Effects of Feeding Regular Eggs, N-3 Fatty Acid Enriched Eggs, and Walnuts, on Blood Lipids, Membrane Incorporation of Fatty Acids, and Serum Lutein, in Free-Living Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians, Bonny Burns-Whitmore
Mechanisms of HBO-Induced Neuroprotection in a Neonatal Hypoxia-Ischemia Model, John Winter Calvert
Autism and Parental Marital Satisfaction: The Role of Adequacy of Resources, Geneeta Kaliah Chambers
Comparison of Different Methods of Assessing Ridge Width prior to Implant Placement, Lung-Cheng Chen
Eating Behavior and Obesity Risk of Youth Living in the City of San Bernardino, California, Carolyn A. Corder
Secular Trends in Life Expectancy by Diet Status Among Never Smoking Seventh-day Adventists, Noha Salim Daher
Stability of the Miniscrew-Bone Interface: Reverse Torque Values in Rabbits, Daniel John Drye
Developing a Valid Screening Tool for Assessing Nutritional Adequacy and Osteoporosis Risk Among Vegans in the United States, Patricia Adelle Dyett
Oxygen Sensing by the Aer and Tsr Receptors of Escherichia Coli, Jessica Claire Edwards
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Correlates of Outcome in Nonaccidental Trauma, Janice Lyanne Enriquez
The Behavioral Phenolype of Children with Velocardiofacial Syndrome, Janice Lyanne Enriquez
Motivated Breast Cancer Screening Behavior and its Cultural Antecedents, Patricia M. Flynn
A Comparative Study of Conventional-Ligating and Self-Ligating Bracket Systems, Gabriela Garcia
Ricketts and Steiner Analysis Using NewTom 3G™ Scout Images, James I. Gibson III
Predictors of Intention to Use Contraception, Given Alcohol Consumption, Among Women in Southeast Alaska, Donna Louise Hebbeler
Social Welfare Systems and their Effects on Adolescent Violence, Injecting Drug Use, and Negative Health Behaviors, Elvin A. Hernandez
Validation of a Serotonin Depletion Checklist in Parkinson’s Disease, Kelly Diane Darby Holder
Identification and Characterization of a Selective Inhibitor of the PIM-1 Kinase, Sheldon Levon Holder
Laser and LED Effects on the Proliferation Rate of Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts, Allen J. Job
The Effect of Posterior Versus Anterior Glide Joint Mobilization on External Rotation Range of Motion of Patients with Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis, Andrea J. Johnson
Correlates of In-home Smoking Behavior of Parents with Newborns, James Kyung Jo
Factors Related to Delayed Time for HIV Care Among Youth Living with HIV: a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Social Support Networks and Access to Care, Patricia L. Jones
Accuracy of the Newtom 3G™ in Measuring the Angle of the Articular Eminence, Rehana Khan
De-bonding 4 Brands of Ceramic Brackets with the Waterlase Er,Cr;YSGG Laser, Carter A. Lane
Vital Pulp Therapy with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: An Outcomes Study, Heather H. Lauer
The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Blood Flow in Chronic Wounds in Patients with and without Diabetes, Daryl J. Lawson
Religious Problem Solving and Coping with End Stage Renal Disease, Eva Bella Martinez
Histological Comparison of White and Gray MTA in Repair of Furcation Perforations, Miguel Elias Mego
The Application of the Transtheoretical Model of Change to Self-care Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetics, Heather N. Mercer
Psychological Stress and High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels in Overweight and Obese Men, Olivia L. Moses
Plasticity in Selective Phonotaxis and Neuronal Responses of Acheta Domesticus, Benjamin Alejandro Navia
Treatment Outcome of Root Perforations Repaired with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Stephen H. Paik
Dynamic Determinants of Incisal Display, Shawn Paul Pesh
Ethnic Identity and Body Ideal in Adolescent Girls, Erin E. Ramirez
The Effects of Long Term Walnut Consumption on Levels of Plasma Tocopherols and Inflammatory Mediators, Suwimol Sapwarobol
Magnification in Images Produced by Five Popular Digital Lateral Cephalometric Machines, Gretchen Marie Schnepper
The Outcome of MTA as a Root End Filling Material: A Long Term Evaluation, Christopher M. Sechrist
Isokinetic Knee Strength in Females with Fibromyalgia, Flora F. Shafiee
Effects of Resistance Training Volume and Variety on Dietary Intake and Mood State in Untrained Subject, Suzette K. Smith