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Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Method for Simultaneous Quantitation of Free Carrier Protein and Free Polysaccharide in Glycoconjugate Vaccines by High Performance Liquid Chromatography
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Disease caused by bacterial infections affect children and adults worldwide can be potentially life-threatening. Bacterial strains, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pnueumoniae (pneumococcus), express capsular ... -
Receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) modulates glyoxalase-1 enzyme activity in mouse models.
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the world. AD is characterized pathologically by the presence of Amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). Advanced glycation endproducts ... -
Music and War: Imperial Propaganda and German Patriotism in Wartime Secular Vocal Works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Weber
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Music has always been influenced by politics. Political ideas become especially prominent in musical compositions during periods of turmoil, particularly in times of war. Around 1800, Central Europe suffered from extensive ... -
THE ECCENTRIC HUMOR IN ERIK SATIE’S PIANO MUSIC
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)In early 20th century France, Eric Satie was regarded among the leading figures of humor in high-art music. Many of Satie’s compositions contain different types of humor, such as parody, irony, and satire, and the eccentricity ... -
Multicultural Influences in Debussy’s Piano Music
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Debussy has been known for integrating different subjects into his music such as pictures, scenes of nature, poems, and elements from other cultures that leave the listener with the impression that Debussy tries to capture ... -
A Pedagogical and Performance Analysis of Francis Poulenc’s Works for Two Pianos and Four Hands
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Francis Poulenc’s piano duo music has not received the same detailed scrutiny as the solo piano music, even though this relatively small body of repertoire (just five pieces in total) is quite valuable. Its emotional scope ... -
Reflective Practice as a Tool to Overcome the Barriers to Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening in Adults
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: There is a significant dose-dependent relationship between traumatic experiences faced in childhood and poor adult health outcomes including substance abuse, chronic psychological and physical disease, and early ... -
Evaluating the Initial Management and Referral Process for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Approximately 10% of the U.S. population is living with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are one of the most prevalent and debilitating complications. One in four people with diabetes will develop a DFU at some point ... -
Proactive Advance Care Planning in Rural Primary Care
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Relying on a family member to make medical decisions on behalf of a person who is unable to speak for themselves can cause unnecessary stress, cost, and dissatisfaction for both patients and their family. Making decisions ... -
Determining Best Practice for Colonoscopy Preparation for Persons with Constipation
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Abstract According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is estimated to affect 145,000 people and is expected to cause over 51,000 deaths in the year 2019. The way to prevent colorectal cancer is by early ... -
Evaluation of a Chronic Care Management Program in a Rural Primary Care Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Evidence supports that Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a critical component of primary care that contributes to better outcomes and higher satisfaction for patients and providers. Unfortunately, the spread of CCM services ... -
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in a Family Practice Clinic Following the Implementation of an Educational Intervention
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Hypertension (HTN) affects over a third of all American adults, 20% of which are undiagnosed and untreated. HTN leads to greater morbidity and mortality, placing a person at a significantly greater risk for ... -
Improving Skin Protection Practices in Rural Kansas 6th Graders
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Skin cancer is a common cancer in the United States and often preventable with the use of sun modification behaviors (sunscreen, long sleeves, hats and sunglasses) (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2018). ... -
Assessing Health Literacy Levels of Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Rural Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Hispanic adults have been associated with the lowest levels of health literacy (U.S. Department of HHS, 2010). The high prevalence of low health literacy and type 2 diabetes (T2D) among the Hispanic population ... -
A Quality Improvement Project Assessing Prevalence of Depression in Orthopedic Spine Patients
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Individuals with back pain who have spine conditions or are undergoing spine surgery may have depression that can lead to negative post-surgical outcomes, such as complications and poor quality of life. Currently depression ... -
Early Recognition of Sepsis in Outpatient Ambulatory Settings: An Educational Program for Primary Care Providers in Rural, South Central Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Abstract Background and Review of Literature: Sepsis is a life-threatening, dysregulated human response to infection. It claims more lives than breast, lung or prostate cancer. Sepsis affects annually, 1.7 million Americans ... -
SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION IN POST-STEM CELL TRANSPLANT PATIENTS USING THE PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ)-2 AND PHQ-9
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Clinical depression is a complication of stem cell transplantation. Depression can decrease adherence to treatment, worsen transplant outcomes, and increase mortality. At the University of Kansas Cancer Center ... -
Improving Transitions of Care between a Skilled Nursing Facility and Primary Care Providers
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The number of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) after hospitalization continues to increase. Current research has focused on how to improve hospital to SNF or community transitions, with very few ... -
Measuring Individual Treatment Benefits Using Longitudinal Outcomes from Clinical Trials or Hospital Data
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)It is increasingly recognized that a patient’s response to a medical treatment is a statistically heterogeneous phenomenon. The average treatment effects may not represent a heterogeneous population of patients. The benefits ... -
A new role for NKG2D signaling in CD8+ T cells and autoimmune diabetes
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The demands placed on the immune system are immense and highly complex. It must protect the body against untold threats while maintaining a balance between immune defense and autoimmune damage. One major player in immune ...