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This collection contains UNLV graduate student theses, dissertations, professional papers, and capstone projects from 1956-present. Records produced before 2009 were previously available only in print or microfilm and were digitized by the University Libraries. Records are organized by Year, Author, and Title.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2025

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The Effect of Amputation and Prosthesis Use on the Ability to Differentiate Between Surfaces Underfoot, Allen Paul F. Aquino, Bradley C. Belasco, Kara D. Hlebak, and Amanda B. Lewin

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Developing an Evidence-Based Continuing Education Program for Physical Therapists Working with Individuals with Down Syndrome, Luis Azpeitia, Chantel Montayre, Rebecca Peterson, and Alyssa Pociernicki

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Does Student Interest in Rural or Underserved Practice Change Following Exposure to a Full Time Rural or Underserved Clinical Experience?, Hans D. Capistrano, Maxwell D. Giedlin, and Kayla A. Houston

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Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Central Activation in Individuals with and without Patellofemoral Pain, Michael Carpio, John S. Donohue, and Jacob P. Kissman

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Effects of Altered Somatosensory Input on Gait Kinetics and Kinematics Via Different Footwear in Individuals with Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis, Daniela Casillas and Lesley Ruiz

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Enhancing Motor Function in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation Through PeerBased Learning of Balance and Fall Recovery Skills, Zoe Castle, Jer Ja Chuang, Jewel Granados, and Danna Shaw

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UNLV Department of Physical Therapy and the Fine Arts Clinic for Health and Injury Prevention, Madeline Cosgrove, Ashton Johnson, Keith Lopez, and Diana Nguyen

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Effects of Different Cannabis Compounds on Balance, Freezing of Gait, and Bradykinesia in Parkinson’s Disease: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Self-Report Data From the Fox Insight Study, Alexandria Dockery, Adan Hernandez, and Cody Miyashiro

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Lower Limb Loss Related Physical Therapy Outcome Measures: A Scoping Review, Cassandra Evergreen, Harrison Hess, and Ryan Orton

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Expanding Anatomy Academy in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area: A Service Learning Project to Improve Childhood Health through Supplemental Educational Sessions, Alekzander Hall, Brandon Paige, Marlee Parkin, and David Sanchez

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Fostering Intergenerational Connection Through the Implementation of Bingocize: A Community-Based Fall-Prevention Program, DeJeigh Herrera, Shelby Humphreys, Kayla Lee, and Danielle Platt

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UNLV Admissions: Effect of the In-Person Interview on the Holistic Admissions of Minority Applicants Into The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Jonathan Madamba, Walker Riley, and Isaiah Taylor

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Tap Dance as a Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study, Julianne Roser, Allison Strande, and Bailey Taggart

Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Internationally Trained Teachers: Filipinos Working with Children with Disabilities in the U.S.: A Multiple Case Study, Joseph C. Abueg

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Integrated Transcriptomics and Proteomics Study of Starvation Selected Drosophila Melanogaster, Aavash Adhikari

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Effects Of Parent-Implemented Video Self-Modeling on Conversational and Play Skills of Young Children with Developmental Delays, Jessica Ain

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Canine Parasites in Southern Nevada Urban Dog Parks: Paravec Study, Miklo Azrael A. Alcala

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Electrical Contact to MoS2 for Sensitive Capacitance Measurements, Justin Michael Alvarez

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Preparing Occupational Therapy Students in a Role-Emerging Private School-Based Setting, Jerome Amigo

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The Impact of Anatomy Academy in Underserved Las Vegas Elementary Schools, Jean Angeles, Edgar Armengual, Katrina Myers, and Perceval Vollmer

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Modulating Cortical Excitability to Improve Functional Movements in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jeno Aquino, Bryce Broadwell, Connan Wallace, and Makenzie Whimple

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A Low Dose of Electro-Psychedelic Treatment Increases Neuronal Dendritic Arborization and Filopodic Spine Density, Elaine Aquino Vasquez

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Effects of Chronic Diabetes and Attentional Focus on Performance and Learning of a Novel Stabilometer Balance Task, Rebeca Carolina Armagnac Gonzalez, Yinny H. Lee, Alicia Marie Letkiewicz, and Meiko Nagano Mamauag

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Phosphorous Heteroatom Bond Formation Strategies and the Development of Green Synthetic Methods, Jeffrey Ash II

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Resource Allocation for Vehicular Communication Systems, Rojin Aslani

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Introduction of the Anatomy Academy Program To Children in a Rural Elementary School, Rox Aurelio, Madison Dobbs, Nicole Horn, and Gianni Terrana

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Development of Methylammonium Lead Tribromide for Detectors of Ionizing Radiation, Kaleab Ayalew

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Factors Shaping Charter School Leaders’ Student Recruitment Practices in Southern Nevada, John E. Aydogdu

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Formation Potential of Disinfection Byproducts from Quaternary Ammonium Surfactants During Ozonation with Subsequent Chlor(am)ination, Gabson Baguma

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Black Women Educational Leaders in PK-12 Public Education: A Multiple Case Study on the Double Consciousness of Black Women Educational Leadership in Southwestern United States, Malena Baizan

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Implementing Physical Therapy Services and Screenings for the Students of the UNLV College of Fine Arts for Health and Injury Prevention: A Service-Learning Approach, Selene Barajas, Justin Dietrich, Brenna Ganzon, Payton Mack, Katherine Metzger, and Tanner Mueller

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Real-Time Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Monitoring and Terrain Classification Using Data Streaming and Online Learning, Ayemon Baraka

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An Examination of the Teaching and Learning of Resonance in General Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Using Variation Theory, Sabrina Barakat

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Analyzing SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Surveillance Data for Public Health Impact in Southern Nevada, Casey A. Barber

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Utilizing the Multi-Theory Model to Explain the Fruits and Vegetables Consumption of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander College Student, Noehealani Cierra Bareng-Antolin

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Exploring The Interactive Effects of Officer, Subject, And Encounter Factors on Police Use of Force Outcomes, Jeremy David Barnum

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Racial Microaggressions Research: Intersectionality, Coping Strategies, and Groups Impacted, Aldo M. Barrita

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Uncorking the Wine Industry's Secret: Barriers for Women in the Wine Industry, Scarlett Baughman

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Oxygen Transport During Exercise in Individuals With Down Syndrome: The Role of Oxygen Uptake, Delivery and Utilization, Victor Duan Yi Beck

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Differential Expression of MicroRNA MiR-145 and MiR-155 Downstream Targets in Oral Cancers Exhibiting Limited Chemotherapy Resistance, Conner Belnap

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“But…. They Don’t Look Like Me.” An Examination of Mentoring Relationships with Hispanic and Latinx Students, Diana Ruby Beltran

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Heat Transfer Enhancement in Heat Exchangers Using Compound Enhancement, Mouhsine Benmbarek

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Evaluation, Rating, and Numerical Modeling of a Shock Mitigation Seat for High-Speed Craft Based on Laboratory Single Impact Testing, Darren Benn

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Addressing Inference Time of Machine Learning Models in Embedded Systems, Samuel Black

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The Effects of Implementing an Early Childhood Education Health and Wellness Program in Underserved Elementary Schools in Las Vegas on Student Mentors and Elementary Staff: Anatomy Academy, Alexa Blazek, Amber Berumen Baker, Kevin Chan Shum, and Alexander Young

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Assessing the Potential for Magmatic Sulfides within Southwestern Laurentia Large Igneous Province, Thomas J. Boes

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The Influence of Dual Sources Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue, Janriek Asuncion Bognot

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The Effect of an Occupational Balance Educational Module on Life Satisfaction and Occupational Balance for University Students, Unique Bowden

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The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Device-Associated Healthcare-Associated Infections in Nevada, Gabriela Bran

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Seasonal Climate and Environmental Conditions Associated with Physiological Variations of Southwestern United States Pines, Taylor Brewer

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Implicit Bias: Principal Leadership and Social Justice, Tamra Lynn Brooks

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Postmodern Paranoia: Conspiracy Theories as Network Anxieties in Don DeLillo’s White Noise and Underworld, Madison Browne

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Cost Benefit Analysis of Anesthesia Providers within Gastroenterology Outpatient Practices, Jennifer Buffum Brown

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Implementation of an Evidence-Based Program to Reduce Fall Risk of Older Adults in Nevada, Hanna Brunty, Jordynn Cowan, Taylor DeRose, Kanosha Gray, and Kerry Margolin

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Occupational Therapy-Led Tai Chi: Elevating Perceived Competence in Daily Activities Among Semi/Fully Retired Adults, Lester Buenviaje

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Trauma-Related Cognitions and Discrimination as Predictors of Maladaptive Coping Among Marginalized Maltreated Youth, Shadie Burke

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Study of Plan of the Day Adaptive Radiation Therapy Validity, Zane W. Burnett

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A Case for the Caldecott: Librarians Tell the Story, Nicole Bylina-Streets

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Acculturation Stress and Social Participation Amongst Elderly Filipino Immigrants, Mary Julianne Canda

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Early Childhood Teacher Knowledge: Distinguishing Between Developmentally Appropriate Behavior and Maladaptive Behavior, Michela Carattini

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Analyzing Fe/Mg-Silicate Chemical Gardens as Analogs to Silicate-Rich Hydrothermal Chimneys on Early Earth and Mars, Nancy Alejandra Carman

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Exploring Intention Mapping and Action in Pursuit of Emotional Storytelling for Musicians, Douglas Carpenter

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Development and Usage of Analytic Tools and Recommendations for Validation and Reliability Studies Using Consumer-Grade Wearable Technology, Bryson Carrier

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Institutional Design of Intergovernmental Organizations: Cooperation, Vitality, and Evolution, Darrell James Carter

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Global Structure and Asymptotic Profiles of the Endemic Equilibria of a Diffusive Epidemic Model with Mass-Action, Keoni Castellano

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Uranium(VI) & Thorium(IV) Speciation In Organic Media Containing Organophosphorus & Diglycolamide Extractants, Joel Castillo

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How Culture Impacts Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in College-Aged Chinese Americans, Hui Ching Chan

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The Influence of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue, Ananya Singh Chauhan

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Characterizing the Molecular and Cellular Changes of Senescent Cells Induced by Diverse Stressors in 2D and 3D Microenvironments, Apoorva Chauhan

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Improving Patients’ Readiness for Discharge: The Development of An Occupation-Based Group Therapy Protocol in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Valerie Cheng

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Understanding Stress and Coping Among Adults in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jocy-Anna Chevalier

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This is My Place: The Academic Library as a Retention Resource, Ted Chodock

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Sens"Ability" Coaching: Inspire and Empower Parents with Occupational Performance Coaching Using Dunn’s Model of Sensory Processing – A Manualized Education Program for Clinicians, Kelby Christian

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Effects of Common H1-Antihistamines on IL-6 and RANKL Expression in Osteoblasts, Kriztine Mae Chun

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Effect of Asynchronous Virtual Interviews on Ethnic Minority Matriculation into a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Conner Clark, Nanea Lagasca, Gladys Miller, and Jasmine Puspos

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Perceptions of a Community-Based Playgroup to Promote Caregiver Knowledge of Resources and Prevention of Developmental Delays in a Rural Setting, Chesnee Clingman

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The Influence of Bilateral Dual Source Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on the Progression of Muscle Fatigue, Eliza Clinton

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Using Student Voices to Inform Educational Reform: Exploring High School Educational Desires to Improve Curricular Decisions, Anna Colquitt

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Impact of Placement Disruption on School Outcomes in Maltreated Youth, Mallory Constantine

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From Resistance to Host Response: An Integrative Study of C. difficile Infections, Amber Consul

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The Effect of Dual Source Premotor Cortex Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue in Hand Muscles, Valentino Contini

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A Comparison of Spinal Reflex Function and Morphological Adaptations of the Achilles Tendon Between Individuals Chronically Post-Stroke and Healthy Controls, Migi Contreras, Mira Seekins, Johanna Mendez, and Trevor Diez

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Rewriting the American Work Narrative: Modernist Literature and the Paradox of Patriotic Labor, Jesse Cook

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“Sex is Fun”: A Study of Hook Up Behaviors and Experiences of Post-College and Middle-Aged Adults, Joshua Corum

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Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Treatment for Patients with Neck Pain: A Pilot Study, Kristine David, Sarah Kaderka, and Christoffer-Judd Villarias

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Investigating Controls on Temporal and Spatial Variation of Dissolved Uranium at Springs in Horn Creek Drainage, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA, Collin Davidson

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Educational Series on Sensory Processing Differences and Sensory-Related Responses: An Occupational Therapy Perspective to Promote Caregiver Understanding, Jessemae Delarmente

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Can Occupational Therapy Take a HIT? A Guide to High-Intensity Training in Stroke Rehabilitation, Jared Demke

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Characterizing GSK3β Interaction and Kinetics via Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, W A Bhagya De Silva

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Cultured Coils: A Multiple Case Study Exploring Black Mothers’ Hair Choices and the Impacts on Their Black Daughters, Acacia R. Dorsey

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Experiment Development and Validation of a Granular Jamming Robotic Gripper, Jacob R. Dowd

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Biological Reduction of Mixed Oxyanions in Wastewater Brine, Katherine J. Earp

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Assessing Disinfection Byproducts in Diverse Water Sources: Factors Affecting Formation and Accuracy in Direct and Indirect Analysis, Meena Ejjada

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Post-Operative Endotracheal Reintubation Rates, Robert Erickson

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Harnessing NLP and Large Language Models for Pattern Discovery and Information Extraction in Electric Health Reports, Mina Esmail Zadeh Nojoo Kambar

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Let’s Get in (Racial) Formation: A Three-Paper Exploration of Dual- and Multiple-Designated Minority-Serving Institutions, Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza

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Relationships Between Psychopathology, Impulsivity, and Disordered Eating, Repairer Etuk

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Understanding Levels of Perceived Racism and Discrimination When Utilizing Perinatal Care, Alexandria S. Evans

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Female Adolescent Cyberbullying: Exploring Students' Intentions to Pursue a Postsecondary Education, Ryan Evans

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Understanding Failure Mechanisms for Two Colorectal Anastomosis Techniques, Youssef Sherif Sadek Fahmy