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Cachexia is a common illness found in chronically ill patients, especially those with cancer. The lack of strength and functional reserve found in cachexic patients leads to greatly increased morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no establis…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to test the correlational effects of stress on worker satisfaction, turnover intention, and the leader-member exchange (LMX) theory by comparing how stress influences correctional officers in the U.S. priso…

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational study is to compare teachers’ plans to leave the teaching profession for the school year 2021-22 in rural and urban area schools, and teachers’ plans to leave the teaching profession …

The purpose of this predictive quantitative correlational study is to examine the correlation of employee engagement scores with associated turnover rates by conducting a causal-comparative analysis of employee engagement survey data and comparing t…

Large portions of the population face unrelenting chronic pain. Current standard of care in the treatment of chronic pain includes prescription opioids. Due to increasing backlash for overprescribing in the opioid drug class, a contributing factor t…

Background: The smoking of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has drastically increased in the past several decades, particularly in the youth and adolescent populations. Few attempts have been made to understand why this has become such an epidem…

Background. Cardiovascular disease continues to plague numerous lives in the United States, and early detection can be lifesaving. Traditional risk stratification methods have left what is believed to be the lowest risk population with chances of mo…

Background: Around 70% of adults in the U.S have experienced some type of physical or psychological traumatic event at least once in their lives. Current research compares traumatic patient outcomes in those who live in rural versus urban areas. How…

Background: Pandemics are catastrophic events that occur when a virulent and opportunistic pathogen permeates throughout the planet. Such occurrences, although rare, are generally disastrous for any country the pathogen may invade as pandemics histo…

Background: Mobile stroke units are increasingly being studied as an alternative to traditional stroke treatment within a hospital setting. These mobile stroke units are able to provide patients with access to more timely treatment within the “golde…

The purpose of this quantitative correlational retrospective cohort study was to investigate Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student use of practice quizzes (self-study retrieval practice) and their relationship to academic achievement as a part of…

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the impact of executive coaching on leadership development and organizational success in higher education institutions. The study uses quantitative data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations be…

Prenatal smoking rates have tripled in Tennessee in comparison to those in the United States despite an abundant amount of resources available and a negative cultural stigma surrounding smoking during pregnancy. Many various smoking cessation resour…