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 2005
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
Reasons for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage in Japanese Americans, Theodora Stratis
Difference in Transverse Plane Scapular Position of Professional Baseball Players Relative to Baseball Field Position, James M. Syms
Resonance Frequency Analysis as a Determinant of Implant Initial Stability, Negar Tabandeh
The Impact of the CHIP Program on Depression and Well-Being: A Pilot Study, Carmen Diehl Thieszen
Effect of Almond-Raisin versus Commercial Sports Beverage on Antioxidant Status of Runners, Anh Thu V. Tran
Mechanisms of Virulence Regulation in Porphyromonas gingivalis W83, Elaine Ann-Marie Vanterpool
Resveratrol Regulates IGF- II and Cathepsin D in Breast Cancer Cells, Sharda Kalla Vyas
The Effect of Positioning on Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity as Evaluated with Surface Electromyography in Normals, Karen R. Whitter-Brandon
Effect of Almond Intake on Fecal Fat Excretion in Healthy Adults, Janine Alisha Zemaitis
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Pain Experienced by Patients during Periodontal Examination, Mohammed A. Al-Ajmi
Coping Patterns among Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse, Henry Adolphus Beck
Forgiveness and Failure of the Heart, Mary K. J. Bogle
Diabetes: The Interrelationship between Vascular, Nervous Systems and Avandia, Salameh Bweir
Pediatric Amputations: PTSD, Behavioral Tendencies and Quality of Life, Adriana Macias Chamorro
Enterotoxin B Subunit Lectins as Adjuvants for Improvement of Mucosal Vaccine, Nak-Won Choi
Attachment Self-report Questionnaires : Refining the Method, Sheri Rae Curtis
The Potential Role of LEDGF/p75 in Prostate Cancer, Tracy Ruth Daniels
The Biological Burden of Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, Natasha Samantha Dean
The Anti-proliferation Effects of Lycopene on Breast Cancer Cells, Tixieanna Dissmore
Confirming the Factor Structure of the Quality of Life Rating, Charles John Drake III
The Effect of Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Nasal Cavity Volume and Nasal Airway Resistance, Todd Ehrler
Cone Beam CT and Digital Radiography. A Comparative Study of P/A Cephalometrics., Michael John Erickson
Functional Status in Children Diagnosed with ALL: Age and Gender Effects, Sean Eugene Evans
Cultural Value Orientations, Attributions, and Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors, Patricia M. Flynn
Attitudes of Preventive Care Specialists and Registered Dietitians Toward Their Obese Patients, Maryanna Gabriel
Infant Heart Transplant: Perioperative Indicators of Neurocognitive Development, Joy Michelle Gardner
Bone Formation using Platelet-Rich Plasma + Allograft: An Experimental Study in Sheep, Edgar Grageda
Orthopedic Treatment Outcomes and Physical Therapists' Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Status, Karin Granberg
Assessment of a Body Composition-Focused Approach to Obesity Treatment, Beverly D. Hall
Pain Experienced by Patients Using Thinner vs. Thicker Probes During Probing, Mohamed A. Hassan
Condylar Remodeling After Distraction Osteogenesis And Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy, Robert Barker Hoffman
Detection of Bacteria to Dental Tissue by Low-Light Imaging, G-Hong Robert Hsu
CBCT Panoramic Images vs. Traditional Panoramic Radiographs, Sunny Young Hutchinson
The Effect of NaOCl, Ca(OH)2, MTA and MTAD on Root Dentin Fracture Resistance, Sunil Ilapogu
Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress Resistance in Porphyromonas gingivalis W83, Neal Antonio Johnson
The Addition of a Dissociation Module to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, René Keres
Effect of Anti-TGFß1 and Pycnogenol® on Scar Formation in Rats, Pilseong Kim
Pediatric Obesity: Intervention Outcomes, Kristy Anne Kuehfuss
Regulation of Ca2+-Activated K+ Channel: Changes with Development, Mike T. Lin
Ionizing Radiation and Endostatin Gene Therapy Against Lung Tumor, Xian Luo
Prevalence of Degenerative Joint Disease in a Pre-Orthodontic Adolescent Sample, Marie Mansour
The Effect of Levels of Processing on Event-Related-Potentials, Warren Scott Merrifield
p14ARF : A p53-Independent Tumor Suppressor, Monte W. Miller
The Effect of Topical Fluorides on the Microleakage of Sealants, N. Jared Nation
Psychological Factors Associated with Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting, Melinda L. Nielsen
Effect of Caloric Restriction on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Turnover in Over Weight and Obese Individuals with Differing Calcium Intake Levels, Timothy L. Radak
A Study of Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients in Relationship to Post Transplant Coronary Artery Disease, Mark Randall
Familial and Psychosocial Factors Affecting Adolescents' Academic Achievement, Isa Abdulnasir Ribadu
The Effectiveness of a Physical Therapy Intervention for Children with Hypotonia and Flatfeet, Charmayne G. Ross
Macrogeographic Genetic Structure in Acanthephyra curtirostris (Oplophoridae), John Russell Scarbrough
Relative Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire used to Assess Food and Nutrient Intake in a Dietary Intervention Study, Gina Segovia Siapco
Development of Web Tools for NLX Simulation Software, Daniel Chai Siriphongs
Characteristics of Help-Seeking Among First-Year Community College Students, Patricia A. Smith
Levels of Intravenous Enterococcus faecalis That Cause Heart Colonization, Louis Zane Stromberg
The Effects of Parent's Religious Coping on Children's Functioning after Loss, Beatrice A. Tauber
Education about Chronic Mental Illness and Coping in these Families, Judith Marie Watiti
Language Sampling Analyses: Bridging the Gap between Assessment and Therapy, Maria C. Wood
The Association of Blood Type on the Five Factors of Personality in Chinese Adolescents, Kunher Wu
Regulatory Mechanisms of Uterine Artery Contractility : Effect of Pregnancy, DaLiao Xiao
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Fetal Attachment Among Pregnant Substance Users, Trisha Paulette Barcley
Pre-exercise Fueling and Endurance: Effect of a Pre-exercise Almond-raisin Beverage versus a Commercial Sports Beverage on Performance in Trained Male Runners, Wendy N. Bazilian
Examining Political Orientation, Attributional style, and Affirmative Action, Derrick A. Boone
Dental Treatment Options for Snoring - A Pilot Study, Kainaz Khushrooh Byramjee
A Longitudinal Examination of Flow as a Predictor of Recreational Exercise, Brian Michael Chichester
Validation of a Serotonin Checklist in a Parkinson’s Disease Population, Kelly Diane Darby-Holder
Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients, Lorie Tulia DeCarvalho
Synovial Fluid Hydrostatic Pressure in the TMJ after Mandibular Advancement in Sus scrofa, Samuel A. Demirdji