Education Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Strategies to Promote Weight Loss in Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Introduction: Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk of obesity with up to 55% considered overweight and 31% obese. However, there has been minimal research on weight ... -
Assessing School Wellness Policies in the Greater Kansas City Area: Identifying Strengths and Challenges of Nutrition Policies in Schools
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)To better understand the current status of local school wellness policies in the greater KC area, schools from a seven county region were evaluated. The purpose of the overall study was to gather and evaluate current ... -
The effect of short-term soy isoflavone supplementation on mRNA in localized prostate cancer
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Background: Soy isoflavones have been hypothesized to affect gene expression related to prostate cancer development and progression, yet few studies have evaluated the effect of this phytochemical on the transcriptome of ... -
Soy Isoflavone Supplementation and Biochemical Recurrence After Curative Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Background: Despite an abundance of soy interventions, the effect of soy isoflavones prior to curative treatment for localized prostate cancer on biochemical recurrence has not been evaluated. Objective: To determine if ... -
Rehabilitation Outcome Following Acute Stroke: Considering Ideomotor Apraxia
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Stroke is a leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States affecting approximately 795,000 people yearly. Stroke sequelae often span multiple domains, including motor, cognitive, and ... -
Body composition and body mass index in 5-year-old children
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Background: Body mass index [BMI, weight in kg/(height in cm2)] (BMI) percentile categories are used to measure excess fatness in children; BMI's ability to assess fatness and which maternal characteristics predict adiposity ... -
Elevated blood glucose recommendation guidelines that produce positive maternal and perinatal outcomes at the University of Kansas Obstetrics Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Abstract Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for adverse perinatal outcomes such as large for gestational age (LGA) birth, neonatal hypoglycemia and cesarean delivery. Objective: To examine the ... -
Iron and DHA in Relation to Early Cognitive Development
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Iron and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are important nutrients for brain development. Negative effects of DHA supplementation when status of both nutrients is low have been shown on cognitive outcomes. We sought to determine ... -
THE DIETARY INTAKE OF YOUNG CHILDREN (2-7 YEARS) WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES COMPARED WITH THE NEW MYPLATE RECOMMENDATIONS.
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is estimated to be the third most common chronic disease in young people. Management of T1DM is complex, and if treatment is inadequate, a wide variety of complications may arise. Dietary ... -
Examining the relationship between maternal central fat patterning and infant body composition
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Background: Maternal obesity is known to effect offspring obesity development. Studies have shown that maternal pre-pregnancy BMI (pre-BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) are positively related to infant birth weight ... -
A Comparative Study of the Intelligence of Negro Children
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THE CORRELATION OF SERUM BICARBONATE AND METABOLIC ACIDOSIS TO ALBUMIN IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Metabolic acidosis, indicated by low serum bicarbonate levels (CO2), is common in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The specific aim of this project is to statistically correlate laboratory and descriptive human ... -
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AT 5 YEARS OF AGE IN RELATION TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKE OVER TIME
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Background: Childhood overweight and obesity has increased as American diets have evolved to include fewer fruits and vegetables. It is important to evaluate the effect of dietary components on childhood overweight and ... -
INFLUENCE OF FADS1 AND FADS2 GENOTYPES ON MATERNAL DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID AND INFANT DEVELOPMENTAL STATUS
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)FADS1 and FADS2 encode the rate-limiting enzymes responsible for arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) synthesis. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in FADS1 and FADS2 influence the proportion of blood ... -
The Relationship Between Teachers' Stages of Concern about an Educational Innovation and Their Principals' Administrative Styles
(The University of Kansas, 1992)This study examined the relationship between administrative styles and teachers' Stages of Concern (SoC) about an educational innovation. This dissertation examined differences in mean scores on the Stages of Concern ... -
The Influence of Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge in Technology, Pedagogy and Content (TPACK) on their Teaching Effectiveness in Saudi Public Schools
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Many researchers including (Hill et al., 2008; McCray & Chen, 2012) have found that teachers' understanding of the mathematics content knowledge and their expertise in teaching methods "pedagogy" are largely responsible ... -
An Exploratory Analysis of Sexual Violence and Rape Myth Acceptance at a Small Liberal Arts University
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Male perpetrated sexual violence is a highly prevalent, but underreported, crime on college campuses. Experts state that in order to effectively deal with the problem of sexual violence, it is important to determine the ... -
Teacher Sense of Efficacy for Literacy Instruction and Student Reading Achievement in Grades Three through Eight
(University of Kansas, 2012-05-31)Teacher Sense of Efficacy for Literacy Instruction and Student Reading Achievement in Grades Three through Eight This study investigated the effects of teacher sense of efficacy for literacy instruction on reading achievement ... -
THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THE ACADEMIC GROWTH OF LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC STUDENTS
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)As states move to include assessment data to be used in principal evaluations, there is a debate as to whether the principal has an effect on student achievement. Research on the principal in the past started as qualitative ... -
NUMBER OF CLINICAL HOURS IN THE NURSING PROGRAMS AND NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES (NCLEX-RN) PASSING RATE
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) passing rates and the number of clinical hours completed by a student in a nursing ...