Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Integrated Health Sciences.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Investigation of Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Effect on Run Performance, Max Evan Jones
The Acute Effects of Different Foam Rolling Timing Durations on Hamstring Flexibility, Chloe Marie Kipnis
The Effect of Gluten on Puberty Onset and Glycemic Response in Female Rats, Bethaney Mclaughlin
Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: A Prospective Analysis, Sarrie Oscar, Jessica Sasaoka, and Kyle Vaughn
An Investigation of the Testing Effect on Motor Learning, Aaron Leonard Pauls
Thrust Joint Manipulation Utilization by Us Physical Therapists, Sean Reilly, Rebecca Slaughter, and Erwin Ventura
Hypoxic Stress in Athletes With Sickle Cell Trait, Samantha Elizabeth Reynolds
Examining the Effects of Body Weight Support and Speed on Physiological Measures and Lower Leg Muscular Activity, Michael Thomas Soucy
The Effects of Locomotion-Induced Shock Loading on Tibiofemoral Bone Stress Response, Alexa Standerfer, Suzenna Ngo, and Karen Daun
Hunger Games: The Effects of Alternate Day Fasting on Food Intake, Body Weight, and Leptin and Ghrelin in Rats, Debra Kirsty Mortel Tacad
Measurement of Neutron Activation from a High Energy Varian Linear Accelerator, Timothy Thatcher
The Effect of Moderate Consumption of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Glucose Tolerance and Body Composition in Rats, Ashley Power Tovar
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Changes in sprint kinetics or kinematics following static or dynamic stretching, Kristyne Bartel
Four Weeks of Minimalist Style Running Training Reduced Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Activation during Shod Running, Stephanie Barton, David Brown, and Talia Joyce
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Neck and Shoulder Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Users of Touch-Screen Tablet Computers, Betina Blair, Mariana Gama, and Marissa Toberman
Patient No-show for Outpatient Physical Therapy: A National Survey, James Bokinskie, Payton Johnson, and Trevor Mahoney
The Immediate Effects of Cervicothoracic Manipulation versus Stretching on Upper Trapezius Pressure Pain Thresholds and Range of Motion in Individuals without Neck Pain, Kevin Carr, Morgan King, Erin Oelklaus, and Brendan Parry
In Vitro Studies of Gold and Gold Silica Nanoparticle Radiosensitization with Kilovoltage X-Rays, Gregory Colarch
Reliability of a Multisegment Foot Model in Shod Running, Austin Coupe
Athletes’ Perceptions of Athletic Trainers Quality of Care, Chadley Foster
Immediate Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation on Gait Parameters in Individuals with and without Mechanical Neck Pain, Jordan Isom, Shaylyn Kennedy, Justin May, and Samuel Moore
The Effects of Instruction on Landing Strategies in Female College-Aged Dancers and Non-Dancers: A Pilot Study, Brittany Keating, Jason Pyfer, and Kimberly Vialpando
Vitamin D Status and Bone Mineral Density in Female Collegiate Dancers and Cheerleaders, Tara Sue Kenny
Oral vs. Nasal Breathing during Submaximal Aerobic Exercise, Chase Ovila Platt Lacomb
The Influence Of Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation On Motor Skill Acquisition And Learning In A Modified Golf Putting Task, Lidio Lima De Albuquerque
Comparing Usability and Variance of Low- and High Technology Approaches to Gait Analysis in Health Adults, John McConnell and Brian Silverman
Comparison of Muscle Latencies for Diabetic Neuropathy Patients Versus Healthy Controls During a Perturbed Balance Task, Kyle Mefferd
Optimization of the Development Process for Air Sampling Filter Standards, Rajah Marie Mena
Validation and Reliability of the Hexoskin and FitBit Flex Wearable BIO Collection Devices, Jeffrey Montes
Investigating single-leg landing strategies and movement control across changes in task demands, Andrew D. Nordin
The Effects of Enhanced and Decreased Expectations on Balance Performance in Those with and without Parkinson’s Disease, Joshua Ostrander, Granuaile Parrish, and Jacob Blood
In Vitro Efficacy of Combined Macrophage-Mediated Plasmonic Photothermal Therapy and Chemotherapeutic Agents, En Chung Shih
Comparing Functional Motor Control and Gait Parameters in Children with Autism to those of Age-Matched Peers who are Typically Developing, Patricia Stevenson, Samantha Novotny, Jillian May, and Christopher Ancell
An Evaluation of Select Physical Activity Exercise Classes (PEX) on Bone Mineral Density, Tori Michelle Stone
Leukocyte Responsiveness to Exercise in HCMV+ Individuals, Jared Nicholas Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Salivary Alpha-Amylase as an Indicator of Body Stress Following an Acute Session of Repetitive Jumping, Shaelee Allen
An Evaluation of Kinematic Variables during Stance Phase of a Training Endurance Run, Joshua Paul Bailey
Development of a Tool to Assess Children’s Perceptions of Their Own Balance (The Pediatric Balance Perception Battery): A Pilot Study, Jillian L. Beckett and Ashlee A. Harmon
The Interrelationships Among a Concussion-Related Biomarker, Head Hits, And ImPACT Test In Collegiate Football Players, Lucas Bianco
Evidence for the Validity of a Tool for Improved Pressure Ulcer Staging by the Non-Expert in the Live Patient, Janelle Borg, Carrie Johnston, Megan Lucke, and Jordan Sinclair
Blended Pedagogy Pathophysiology Course: Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction, Betsy Botsford, Samantha Corn, and Alanna Keenan
The Effect of Trigger Point Dry Needling to the Multifidus Muscle on Resting and Contracted Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Subjects, Sarah Buckingham, Crystal Montoya, and Daniella Morton
The Effects of a Progressive Exercise Program on Functional Activity and Quality of Life for Older Overweight Women with Knee Osteoarthritis, Ty Carlson, Devin Edvalson, Tyler Peck, and Brad Robison
Ability of Ages and Stages Questionaire 3rd Edition to Identify Children in Need of Comprehensive Motor Evaluation, Courtney Michele Carmichael, Elizabeth Ann Willison, and Qing Zhang
Stride Length-Speed Relationship During Body Weight Supported Running, Carmen Chona
The Effects Of A Single Bout Of Self-~Myofascial Release On Flexibility And Maximum Voluntary Contraction, Jonathan Robert Garcia
Conceptual Framework of a Novel Intervention to Improve Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy: The Successes and Challenges of Implementing a Large Amplitude Movement Protocol, Tania Goodwill, Erin Jarrett, Beren Shah, and Alanna Stockford
Postural Sway and Brain Hemispheric Power Spectral Density Under Different Attentional Focus Conditions, Sharon Jalene
A comparative evaluation of the effects of incline on kinematics and muscle function during backward walking, Daniel Brent Jensen
Characteristics of Subjects Who Avoid Activities and Participation due to a Fear of Falling in Parkinson’s Disease, Morgan Lopker and Molly Newman
25-Hydroxyvitamin D, IGF-1, and Waist Circumference A Cross-Sectional Study, Damon Mccune
The Wetsuit Effect: Physiological Response to Wearing a Wetsuit, Aaron Prado
Acute Testosterone Responses to Different Resistance Exercise Intensities, Robert Rietjens
GATE Monte Carlo Simulations in a Cloud Computing Environment, Blake Austin Rowedder
The Effects of a Comprehensive Weight Management Program, Including Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, & Behavior Change Techniques on Weight Loss and Health-Related Behaviors, Christina M. Vergara Aleshire
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion on Neck Range of Motion, Pain and Function: A Prospective Analysis, Kate Addis, Jason Longhurst, and Bree-lyn vom Steeg
AlPcS(2a)-Mediated Photochemical Internalization of Bleomycin and Concurrent Hyperthermia of Multicellular Tumor Spheroids, Aaron Andersen
The Acute Effect of Two Hip External Rotator Stretches on Range of Motion, Cody Brian Bremner
Land-Based Exercise and Its Effect on Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review, Cody R. Buckner, Lindsay C. Martin, and Michael L. Soukup
Therapeutic Neuroscience Education for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Its Effect on Activity Level, Pain Perception, and Function, Stephen Burton, Amber Domingo, and Ryan Spencer
Efficacy of Gold Silica Nanoshells and Gold Nanorods for Photothermal Therapy of Human Glioma Spheroids, Suyog Jung Chhetri
Vitamin and Mineral Intake Relative to the DRIs in Young Adults, Samantha M. Coogan
Reliability and Validity of the NE1 Wound Assessment Tool (WAT), Stephanie Coon, Faustina Tran, and Melinda Vicencio
Effects of Footstrike Pattern on Low Back Posture, Shock Attenuation, and Comfort During Running, Traci L. Delgado, Emilia Kubera-Shelton, and Robert R. Robb
The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Untrained Baseball Throwers, Ashley Delobel, Lanisa Harveson, Jason Melton, and Michael Williams
Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation on Balance and Joint Proprioception in Asymptomatic Individuals: Plausibility and Pilot Study, Kimberly Drayer and Michael Kauwe
Investigation of Storage-Phosphor Autoradiography for the Rapid Quantitative Screening of Air Filters for Emergency Response Purposes, Athena Marie Gallardo
Characteristics of Subjects Who Avoid Activities and Participation Due to a Fear of Falling in Parkinson’s Disease, Russell Gourlie, Spencer Sorensen, and Rithea Vong
Effect of Racing Flats on Running Economy in Male Adolescent Runners, Paul Hafen
Biomechanical Comparison of a Rounded Outsole Shoe and Traditional Outsole Shoe, Sarah Horsch
Relationship of Global DNA Methylation with Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Composition, Michael Steele Jarrett
The Effects of Arch Taping on Shock Attenuation During Landing, Shun Jinnouchi
Test-Retest Reliability and Responsiveness of Gaze Stability and Dynamic Visual Acuity in High School and College Football Players, Denise Kaufman, Mallory Puckett, and Mitchell Smith
Vitamin D Status and Bone Mineral Density in Triathletes, Michelle Konstantarakis
Examination of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity during an Overhand Lacrosse Shot in Females, Brianna Millard
Evaluation of the Relationship between Nutrition Knowledge and Disordered Eating Risk in Female Collegiate Athletes, Amy L. Miracle
Predicting Chest Press Strength from a 4RM Triceps Brachii Exercise in Trained Women, Krystina Nadia Moschella
Additive Effects of an External Focus and Enhanced Expectancy in Learning a Motor Skill, Luigi Antonio Pascua
Field Testing the Upright Versus the Aero Cycling Position, Curtis Scrugham
Oxidative Stress for an Acute Bout of Bikram Yoga in Healthy, Trained Adults, Kimberly Anne Trocio
The Effect Of Balance Training With an Innovative Approach Compared to Traditional Balance Exercises, Brian Curtis Waite
Effect of Dehydration on Concomitant Measures of Cognitive Function and Balance, Stephanie Marie Watson
Using Over-the-Counter Ear Filters as a Treatment to Improve Dizziness and Balance in Patients Diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain, Brandy Sue Whitney
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Shock Attenuation in Landing, Bryon Christopher Applequist
Duration of the Effects of Three Static Stretching Conditions With or Without a Dynamic Warm-Up in College Age Adults, Spencer Blackwell, Andrew Blomberg, and Jonathan Griffith
Immediate Effects of High Intensity Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Levels I-III: A Pilot Study, Andrea Blahovec, Andrea Kuiken, Jillian Mears, and Heather Riggins
Foot Volume Change during Long Distance Running in Healthy Adults, Meghan Boni, Istvan Takacs, and Rebecca Wilson
Kinesio Taping on Short-Term Changes in Shoulder Strength in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Dario A. Callegari, Cristobal E. Cordova, and Julia R. Dunievitz
Attentional Focus During Balance Training in Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease (PD): A Randomized Clinical Trial, Alyssa Davis, Rebecca Hatlevig, Amanda Richards, and Leslee Rosenlof
Exercise and Nutrition Survey of Nevada Air National Guard Members, Matthew Antonio Demattei
Effects of Positive Feedback on Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate During a 3-Minute Step Test, Leighann Dewitt
Active Recovery and Electro-Muscular Stimulation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness after Endurance Running: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Amanda J. Gramly, Kitrick C. Rhodes, and Andrea F. Smith
Effects of Controlling Versus Autonomy-Supportive Language on Learning a Novel Motor Skill and Cortisol Release, Andrew Mcmahon Hooyman
Evaluating actinide sorption to graphite with regards to TRISO repository performance, Corey Christopher Keith
Supervised Lower Extremity Strengthening Program to Improve Function in Women Over Fifty with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Time Series Design, Janelle Brooke Lemons, Diane Christine Sheesley, and Pamela Reagan Sutton
Population-Based Survey of Lumbar Surgery Beliefs in the United States, Amanda Elyse McCauley and Zachery Clark Rasmussen
The Effect of Footwear on the Mechanics of the Lower Back During Treadmill Running, Jeffrey Ray Mcclellan