Health Sciences Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
The Effect of Hypochlorous Acid on Cultured Osteoblast and Escherichia Coli, Cristina Flaquer Fusté
The Role of Host Factor SPTBN1 in HIV-1 Capsid Uncoating in Human Microglial Cells, Callie Marie Fry
Sex-Specific Differential Gene Expression Following One Bout of Exercise in Mouse Hippocampus, Jalal (Ako) Rostampour
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
SPTBN1 Involvement in Reverse Transcription of HIV-1 Infection in CHME3 Cells, Jeanette Drecker
Microvascular Endothelial Permeability Coefficient Regulated by Purinergic P2Y2 Receptor, Dana S. James
Effect of P2Y2 Receptors on Leukocyte Behavior Under Acute Inflammation in Transgenic Male Mice in Vivo, Corynn D. Knight
Exploring the Impact of P2Y2 Receptor Activation and Inflammation on Glucose Homeostasis in Mice, Jamila Makhloufi
Epigenetic Mechanism of EBP1 in NLRP-Dependent Development, Summer Reign Moore
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
A Comparison of Peak Ground Reaction Forces of Pitches From the Stretch and Windup, Richard D. Edwards
Tissue and Sex-Dependent Regulation of Innate Immunity and RNA Editing in Mice, Kelsey R. Kendrick
Sex-Dependent Effects of Induced Acute Inflammation on Glucose Homeostasis and RNA Editing Enzymes, Christian A. Rivas
Phenomenological Study Into the Role of Self-Efficacy in Minority Student-Athletes' Sport Performance, Tomas A. Singhgolden
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Qualitative Comparison of the United States and United Kingdom Healthcare Systems, Rachel Cazzaniga
Further Investigation of the Initiating Mechanism of the Type I Collagen Glomerulopathy, Matthew James Freese
The Role of the Host Factor SPTBN1 in HIV-1 Infection of Microglial Cells, Marc Gordon Havlicek
The Role of Actin Associated SPTBN1 Host Factor in HIV-1 Infection in Microglial Cells, Hannah Matheney
Physical Activity as a Predictor of Obesity in Autistic Children, Cody A. Mullins
Tissue and Sex-Specific RNA Editing During Induced Acute Inflammation, Claire E. Nichols
Effectiveness of Stabilized Hypochlorous Acid in Acute Peritonitis Treatment: A Murine Surgical Study, Benjamin Michael Pomeroy
A Comparison of the Magnitude of the Mental Health Benefits of Exercising Outdoors vs Exercising Indoors: A Review, Greta M. Rueschmann
A Study of Cobalt (III) Oxide Nanoparticle Delivery of siRNA Molecules Directed Against Signaling Intermediates of the P2Y2 Receptor, Rachel Blair Stroud
Role of Cyclophilin A and TRIM5α in HIV-1 Infection and Capsid Uncoating, Emma LK Wise
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Exploring the Influence of Self-Efficacy and Autonomy on Outdoor Recreation Behaviors during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Katheryn E. Carpenter
The Effect of the Interaction of Exercise Training and Isolation on the Serotonergic System of App/Ps1 Mice, Bailey J. Dansby
Exercise Training Rescues Increased Brain ISF aβ Caused by Chronic Isolation Stress in APP/PS1 Transgenic Mice, Lydia M. Holtmann
Modulation of Glucose Homeostasis by Nucleotide P2Y2 Receptor and Biological Sex, Hailee Anne Marino
Neuronal Migration in Developmental Hyperserotonmia: Assessment of Vesicular Glutamate in the Raphe Nuclei, Trey M. Shupp
Healthcare Workers' and Students' Current Knowledge and Perceptions of Medical Marijuana Laws, Cole Isaac Stomp
Nucleotide P2y₂ Receptor-Dependent Leukocyte-Endothelial Interaction, Spencer E. Thomas
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Psychometric Analysis of a 9-Item M-Hooked-On Nicotine Checklist for Vaping Among College Students, Joshua B. Devine
A Feasibility Study on the Implementation of a Web-Based Intuitive Eating Program in a University Setting, Jaime Gnau
The Role of RNA Editing Within Calcium-dependent Activator for Secretion 1 in Large Dense Core Vesicle Fusion, Kaylee M. Mathiason
Myosin V-Mediated Cargo Traffic toward the Trans-Golgi Network and Myosin v Implications in Snc1 Exocytosis, Vy Ngoc Khanh Nguyen
A Novel UV Resistance in Rad23-Depleted Tetrahymena thermophila, Emily M. Schmoll
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Orthorexia Nervosa among Collegiate Female Student-Athletes, Maryse Bard-Martel
Assessment of Motor Function, Motor Learning, & Olivary Climbing Fiber Distribution within Developmental Hyperserotonemia Rat Model for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Elizabeth Diane Holland
Cyclophilin A Enhances HIV-1 Reverse Transcription in Human Microglial Cells, Zachary Michael Ingram
Further Characterization of the Skeletal Phenotype in a Hurler Syndrome Mouse Model and the Ethical Treatment of Children in Medicine, Anna Marie McWoods
Examining the Effects of Service-Learning on Students' Perceptions of the CHES Responsibilities– a Pilot Study, Victoria M. Surratt
Kinetics of HIV-1 Uncoating in C20 Microglial Cells, Melanie Anne Taylor
Training Load Management and Injury Prevention in Collegiate Men's Soccer, Lorenzo Salvatore Tomasiello Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Investigation of the Homologs Rad51 and Dmc1 Role in Cell Division and Homologous Recombination, Amaal Abulibdeh
Temporal and Intensity Relationships between Physical Activity and Drunkorexia Behaviors among First-Year College Students, Robert E. Booker Jr
The Role of RAD4 in DNA Repair and Its Interplay with Telomeres in Tetrahymena thermophila, Emily Nischwitz
Levels of Professional Stress in Missouri State University Sport Coaches, James Edgar Seratt
Investigation into the Role of Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) in Type I Collagen Glomerulopathy, Isaac C. Springer
The Effects Of Long-Term Treadmill Exercise Training On Amyloid-Beta Plaque Levels and Behavioral Profile in 15-Month Tg2576 Mice, Riya R. Thomas
Development of Endogenous Tagging Plasmids for Characterization of Protein Interactions, Localization, and Post-Translational Modifications of Tetrahymena Thermophila Rad23, Evan Andrew Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
A Biologically Active Tnf-Alpha Inhibitor Fails To Suppress Colitis In Balb/C Mice, Stephanie E. Biel
The Preferences Of Exercise And Physical Activity In Individuals With An Intellectual Disability, Zachary J. Burt
Diaphragm Training and Evaluation as a Therapeutic Tool by Athletic Trainers in Orthopedic Rehabilition, Marisa Rashel Foltz
Student Athletes And Factors That Determine Their Social Support Circle, Elizabeth Anne Gelhaus
Determining The Impact Of Anthropometric Factors On Rock Climbing Performance, Ryan T. Mitchell
Identification And Characterization Of DNA Repair Snf2/Swi2 Atpases In Tetrahymena Thermophila, Andrew Francis Morin
Characterization Of The Skeletal Phenotype In Idua-W392X Knock-In Mice: Bone Metabolism Biomarkers, Christina J. Owensby
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Reliability Testing for the Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Assessment for Athletic Training, Jillian Rianne Burrows
Systemic Insulin Sensitivity and Skeletal Muscle Akt Signaling in Rats Artificially Selected for Low and High Aerobic Capacity, Kyle Levi Fulghum
Factors Affecting Anterior Knee Pain in Post-ACLR Comparing Patellar Tendon and Hamstring Tendon Autografts, Alexandria Annalicia Jauregui-Dusseau
Self-Reported Body Satisfaction Rates Among Collegiate Female Athletes and Their Use of Social Media, Megan Elizabeth Jeffris
Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Converting Enzyme Inhibition during Acute Colitis in Mice: A Regional Analysis, Brian Maddox
Investigating the Functional Position of Field Hockey Players Using the FMS and the FHFPS, Meghan Katherine Mulloy
Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation and Its Effect on Fatigue in a Maximal Bout of Exercise, Tony John Ramos
Knowledge and Attitudes of Certified Athletic Trainers Toward Providing Care for Athletes With Cerebral Palsy, Amy Elizabeth Smith
Sirt2 & Sirt3 in Cancer & Aging, and Characterization of Their Homologs THD13, 15, & 16 in Tetrahymena Thermophila, Micheala Alexis Jordan Steinmetz
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Characterization of the Chromatin Modifying Proteins GCN5, ESA1, and CHD1 and Their Alternative Roles in Tetrahymena Thermophila, Lynn Ann Andreas
Characterization of Four Tetrahymena Thermophila SIRT6 Histone Deacetylase Homologs and Their Response to Genotoxic Stress, Sean William Burk
A Descriptive Study of Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Concussions, Amanda Blaize Cooper
Splice Switching Oligonucleotides: Model System Characterization, Nanomaterial Delivery, and Rational Design for Targeting Melanoma at the RNAa Level, John Michael Dean
The Effect of Age on Running Economy in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease, Monica Nicole Goodland
Athlete's Alcohol Awareness, Kara-Aretha P. Graham
Modulation of Microvascular Barrier Property By the P2Y2 Receptor: the Role of Focal Adhesion Kinase, Joseph David Harvey
Adiponectin Expression in Murine Colitis Following TNF- Converting Enzyme Inhibition, Tricia Anne Haynes
Differential Methylation of Sonic Hedgehog Pathway Genes in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Dallas S. Massey
Insight Into the Multifunctional Adaptor Protein β-Arrestin, Katie Deann McLemore
Dose-Response Relationship Between Exercise Training and Soluble Aβ and Associated Clearance Protein Levels in Young Adult Tg2576 Mice, Kaitlin Maureen Moore
Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Dietetics Students, Daniela A. Novotny
Self-Reported Benefits, Behavior, and Experiences Related to Exercise Variety, James Paul Ritter
The Functional Relationship Between the Sacroiliac Joint and the Occipito-Atlanto-Axial-Joint Complex: Pilot Study, Yuichi Sasaki
Comparative Characterization of Pre-Clinical Anti-Cancer RNA Nanoconjugate Candidates, Ashley Marguerite Schaeffer
Physiological and Psychological Impacts of Various Methods of Resistance Training, Joseph Randall Sherman
Crawling Pattern Movement Effects on Fine Motor Skills among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kristian Leigh Stewart
Modulation of VE-Cadherin in Response to UTP Stimulation in HUVEC, Aparna Tiwari
Effect of Suboccipital Release Soft Tissue Technique on Toe Touch Measurement, Tarah A. Trokey
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Assessing DNA Damage and Repair in Various Chromatin States in Tetrahymena Thermophila, Steven Anton Hill
Characterization of Tetrahymena Histone Deacetylase 13 and 15, Sirt3 Homologs That Change Expression in Response to Genotoxic Stressors, Christopher Allen Huxel
The Effects of Ammonia Inhalants on Strength Performance in Male Weight Lifters, Adam Potts
Effects of Six Months of Treadmill Running on Amyloid Beta, Plaque Load, and Behavior in TG2576 Mice, Whitney Lauren Schroer
Investigating Attitudes and Subjective Norms Towards Sedentary Behaviors, Miranda R. Walton
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Characterizing the Role of Tetrahymena Histone Deacetylase 2 in DNA Damage Repair in the Ciliate Tetrahymena Thermophila, Kailey Deane Barron
Tetrahymena Histone Deacetylase 14, a Stress-Responsive Class I Sirtuin That Changes Localization and Expression in Response to Genotoxic and Metabolic Stress, Kyle Aaron Cottrell
The Role of Disruption of Meiotic Control 1 (DMC1) in DNA Repair in Tetrahymena Thermophila, Allie Kay Maltzman
Characterization of Novel Nanocomplexes Derived from Cobalt Hexamine, Polyacrylic Acid and RNA, Sindhuri Venuturumilli
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Fibrinogen Gamma' Inhibits Thrombin-Induced Platelet Activation, Amruta Ashtekar
Anti-Sense Oligonucleotide Mediated Inhibition of the Murine P2Y2 Receptor Desensitization Mechanism, Lucas Harmon Bradley
The Effects of a Golf-Specific, Home-Exercise Program on the Reduction of Overuse Injuries in College-Aged Male Recreational Golfers, Timothy Charles Brazeal
The Effects Of Exercise Intensity On Young Alzheimer's Disease Mice Living In Enriched Environments, Renee N. Ehrenstrom
Characterization of Distinct Sequential Subsets of IL-10 Induced Genes in LPS-Triggered Human Monocytic Cells, Brad Groppe
Idealized Images of Advertising and Effects of Attached Health Disclaimer, Emily Renee Hegg
Assessing the Health and Wellness Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Children, Kerri Melinda Hughes
Qualification of Telomeric Maintenance and Elongation Due to Pulsed Electromagnetic Resonance Exposure, Scott C. Kelsey
