Below are theses and dissertations by graduates of the School of Public Health, including degrees in Public Health, Health Care Administration, and Environmental and Occupational Health.
For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Assessing the Risk of West Nile Virus in the Southwestern United States, Bradon Bucher
Factors Associated with Caregiver Responsive and Non-Responsive Feeding Styles in Clark County, Nevada, Amanda Castelo Saragosa
Examining COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among The Nevada African American Population Using the Social-Ecological Model, Katelyn Faulk
An Evaluation of Lead Concentration in Commercially Available Tiles, Daidre N. Gamboa
Trust in Southern Nevada Health District by the Southern Nevada Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Edom Gelaw
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response on Food Safety Violations Observed in Southern Nevada Food Establishments, Samantha Morales
Does Maternal Mental Health (Anxiety and Depression) Negatively Impact Exclusive and Continued Breastfeeding Practices?, Smriti Neupane
Impact of Dietary Pattern Adherence and Physical Activity on Indicators of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with and without Type 1 Diabetes, Leigh Ann Pouncey Richardson
Examining Health Literacy and Patient-Centered Communication: A Secondary Analysis of U.S. Adults with a History of Cancer, Kimberly Ann Dy Tomas
Development of a MetaPGS for Accurate Prediction of Osteoporotic Fracture, Xiangxue Xiao
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Self-Reported Covid-19 Diagnosis and Severity and Its Association with Utilization of And Delays in Needed Medical Care, Mohammad Hesam Alavi
Association Between Arthritis and Yoga Among Veterans, Anupreet Arora
Examining the Role of Prosocial Tendencies and Social Anxiety in Hazardous Drinking Practices Among College Students, Helena M. Berlin
Markers of Neuroinflammatory and Degenerative Processes in Professional Athletes with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome, Brooke Conway Kleven
COVID-19 Isolation Compliance among Students and Employees of a Large Public University, Nicolette Harmon
Use of Healthcare Utilization Records for Analyzing Trends in Clinical Toxoplasmosis: A Comparison of Nevada and the United States, Elijah Kreutzer
Quality of Care: A Business Case for US Hospitals, Iwimbong Kum Ghabowen
Meta-Analysis of the Association between Interleukin-1 Genetic Polymorphisms and Fracture Risk, Heejin Mun
Regional Health Benefits of the Nevada Renewable Energy Initiative, Alireza Rezaee
The Association between Neighborhood Social Media Use and Social Cohesion, Sense of Community and Perceived Safety among Adults in Clark County, Nevada, Emily Strickler
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Neonicotinoids and Measures of Adiposity Among U.S. Adults: NHANES 2015-2016, Amruta Godbole
Depression and Quality of Life Among Adults with Asthma Presence in Nevada, Elizabeth D. Kahane
Social Emotional Learning as a Universal Upstream Approach to Youth Suicide Prevention: A Secondary Data Analysis of a Prevention Program Evaluation, Maria Amaris Knight
Determination of the Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in Environmental Surface and Air Samples from Public Areas in Las Vegas, Kristina Mihajlovski
Does Social Support Moderate the Association Between Income and Food Security Status Among Seniors Living in Southern Nevada?, Adugna Teka Siweya
Food Insecurity and Adiposity Among Children and Adults NHANES 2015-2016, Denise Vidal
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Stress and Coping in Food-Insecure African Americans in Clark County, Nevada, Johanna Andrews
The Relationship between Tree Canopy and Social Capital on Physical Activity in UNLV Students, Melissa Bartshe
Gardasil Vaccine Trends within Nevada, California, and the U.S.: A Comparative Study, Karen S. Gutierrez
Physical Therapy Nontreatment Events with Primary Physical Therapist, Stephen Johnson
Sexually Transmitted Infections and the 65 and Older Population: Knowledge and Perceived Risk, Alexus Miranda
The Prevalence and Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Use Among Racially/Ethnically Diverse College Students, Hermella Misiker
The Use of Female Permanent Contraception Among Women Desiring to Limit Childbearing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Analyses of the Spatial Pattern and Individual- and Country-Level Determinants, Babayemi Oluwaseun Olakunde
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
A Retrospective Survey of Exercise Habits in Low-Income Female Senior Citizens, Kelly L. Bumgarner
Determinants of Disparities in the Colorectal Cancer Burden, Karen Elizabeth Callahan
Public Exposure to Outdoor Bioaerosols in Particulate Matter in Las Vegas: Daily and Seasonal Variations, Karey Renee Fortier
Community Exposure to Particulate Matter and Its Impact for Students and Residents Near a Construction Asphalt Plant: A Case Study, Aman Gebremariam Gebreselassie
Evaluating Parents Sociodemographic Factors and Childhood Vaccine Decisions, Mehret Girmay
Disparities in Administrative Pediatric Asthma Prevalence in Clark County, Aaliyah Goodie
Healthcare Access and Utilization by Transgender Populations: A United States Transgender Survey Study, Axenya Kachen
Health Disparities Among Sexual and Gender Minorities, Jennifer Keeley
Health Care-Associated Infection Prevention Outcomes: Evaluating the Link Between Infection Prevention Practices in Healthcare Facilities and their Health Care-Associated Infection Rates, Chidinma Veronica Njoku
Effect of Common Oxidative Water Treatments on Acanthamoeba Internalized Legionella, James Park
Carbon Management and Volatile Fatty Acid Production in Primary Clarifiers at a Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brittany Nicole Radke
An Evaluation of Factors Associated with the Perceptions of Diabetes in a Filipino American Sample Residing in Clark County, Nevada, Lawrence Nartatez Sagadraca
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Examining Environmental Hazards in Rental Homes and Habitability Laws in Clark County, Nevada, Jorge Luis Bertran
An Evaluation of Food Insecurity Rates and Its Correlates in a Filipino American Population Sample Residing In Clark County, Nevada, Prescott M. Cheong
Associations between Opioid-Related Hospitalizations and Intravenous Drug Users, Jacklynn De Leon
Telelactation and Breastfeeding Outcomes among Low-Income Mothers in Mississippi: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Aaron Thomas Hunt
Air Pollution Related Asthma Inpatient Hospital Admission in the Las Vegas Valley, Joshua Allen Jensen
Effects of Ambient Air Pollution on Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, Loiren E. Monardes
An Examination of the Community and Environmental Impact of a Las Vegas Convention Food Rescue Program, Samantha H. To
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
High School Gardens Program across the Nation: Current Practices, Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Resources, Noehealani Cierra Bareng- Antolin
Are Vending Machine Selections Healthier? Trends in Dietary Quality of Vending Machine Food and Beverage Selections among NHANES Participants Age 6-19 Years between 2003-2012, Aurora Maria Buffington
Determining the Effects of Social Media Monitoring to Identify Potential Foodborne Illness in Southern Nevada, Lauren Diprete
The Role of Pre-Existing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Colorectal Cancer Stage and Survival in Elderly Americans: A Seer-Medicare Population-Based Study 2002-~2011, Sanae El Ibrahimi
The Impact of Economic Recession on the Health of Adult Nevadans, Ariana Goertz
Evaluation of a Fluorescence Method for Quantifying Bioaerosol Concentrations on Air Quality Filter Samples, Rachel Kolberg
Does Educational Level Influence Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Mortality Among Asians in U.S.?, Sfurti Maheshwari
Distracted Driving in Clark County, Nevada: Analysis of an Intervention on College Students, Heidi Ann Manlove
A Rural and Urban Study of the Food Environment in Select Nevada Geographies, Joseph Nickelson
A Comparison of Outdoor Bioaerosol and Particulate Measurements in Las Vegas, Tanviben Yogeshkumar Patel
Acculturation and Causes of Death Among Filipinos in the US: Focus on Cancer, Abegail Terso Reyes
Association of Genetic Factors with Chronic Kidney Disease in US Young Adults, Sabra Stanford
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The National Diabetes Prevention Program an intervention for Diabetes Risk Reduction, Kavita Batra
Intra-Ethnic Diversity in Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke Mortality among Hispanics in the United States, Karen Elizabeth Callahan
Determining the Effects of the Think Risk Initiative as Implemented by the Southern Nevada Health District, Karalin Nichole Cronkhite
Differences in Perceived Importance of Preventative Services and Healthcare Provider Trust Among Hispanics, Jonathan James Gore
Cancer among Asian American Population in the United States: Incidence and Survival Disparities, Hongbin Jin
The Relationship Between Pediatric Asthma and Obesity in Nevada, Jennifer Anne Lucas
Assessing the Impact of the SunWise Program on Youth Sun Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Clark County, Nevada, Sabina Malik
Effectiveness of Commercially-Available Cosmetic Cleaners on Cosmetics and Cosmetic Brushes, Vanessa Ortiz
Human Touch: Perceptions of Self-Efficacy From a Non-Pharmacology Treatment for Individuals Living With HIV/AIDS, Anne Elizabeth Weisman
Association between Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention during Routine Check-Ups and Alcohol Consumption among Adults Living in California, Gene Kilian Wells
Microbial Contamination of Ice at Food Establishments in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jerry Wills
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Slip, Trip and Fall Risk Among Elderly Men and Women Living in the Hawaii Adult Foster Care Home System, Michelle Echauz Ching
A comparison of beliefs and attitudes about body image, eating and weight between incarcerated and non-~incarcerated females, Anne R. Lindsay
Health Impact Assessment of Proposed Rental Housing Policy Within Clark County, Nevada, USA, Erika Raquel Marquez
Educators’ Perspectives Associated with School Garden Programs in Clark County, Nevada: Practices, Resources, Benefits and Barriers., Tomomi Murakami
Understanding Perceptions of Genetically Modified Food Among Natural Food Shoppers in Southern Nevada, Christian Murua-Aceves
Sleep Duration Associated with Cardiovascular Conditions among Adult Nevadans, Brianna Pergola
Lead Hazard Control in Henderson, Nevada: Identifying Critical Areas and the Associated Costs, Khaye Gerazel Arcilla Rufin
The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Subsequent Injury in Young Adulthood: Findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent and Adult Health, Michelle M. Sotero
The presence of Clostridium difficile on environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities pre- and post-decontamination of patient rooms, Theresa Trice
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
A Survey of Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in the Western United States: Successes and Challenges, Gayle Louise Allenback
Listening to the Ranks: Perceptions of the U.S. Air Force Occupational Health and Safety Training, Melissa Jo Breunig
Characteristics of Unintentional Prescription Drug Poisoning Admissions Clark County, Nevada 2009-2013, Tamara Bruno
Evaluating the Impact of a Home-~Based Childhood Asthma Intervention Program in Clark County, Nevada, Mackenzie Suzanne Burns
Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV, Sheila G. J. Clark
New Beginnings: A Discussion Guide Adaptation for Living with Diabetes among an Urban American Indian Community, Eudora Lynette Claw