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Capstone 2024
The Impact of Electronic Usage on Sleep Quality and Duration in Adults
South College RecordsBackground: In a society that is becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other electronics for daily life, research has investigated the potential impacts on overall health as a result of this shift. There is significant evidence and reco…
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Capstone 2021
Does Utilization of Chronotherapy in Daily Aspirin Regimine Improve Outcomes for Cardiovascular Disease?
South College RecordsBackground: Chronotherapy is a novel approach to medication management which utilizes the body’s circadian clock to better treat disease states. Aspirin, a key medication in the management of cardiovascular disease, inhibits platelet production and …
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Capstone 2024
Does Provider Education About Dying Lead to Reduced Stress Surrounding a Death Event?
South College RecordsAbstract: This paper endeavors to explore the current literature as it relates to healthcare practitioner education on the topics of death and dying, specifically to assess the efficacy of education on hospice care and whether this education improve…
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Dissertation 2024
Nonprofit Leaders' Investments in Human Capital: A Critical Theory Perspective
South College RecordsThe purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to examine if a correlation exists between stakeholders’ influence and nonprofit leaders’ investments in human capital, specifically salaries and professional development, in southwestern Penn…
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Dissertation 2024
Faculty Classroom Support Toward the Native American College Student’s Educational Experience: A Quantitative Study
South College RecordsThe purpose of this quantitative study is to test the correlation between perceived levels of faculty support behaviors on the Native American student's college degree completion experience. Sociocultural Learning Theory and the Social Integration M…
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Capstone 2024
Implementation of Telestroke in Resource-limited Settings for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
South College RecordsBackground: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) requires timely intervention with thrombolytics to provide increased survivability and decreased disability. Telestroke is a new and growing technology used to increase access to thrombolytics within 3-4.5 hou…
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Dissertation 2025
Breaking Barriers: Quantitative Insights Into the Representation of Minority Women in Information Technology in the United States
South College RecordsThis quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study examined the statistical relationship between gender, race, and occupational representation within the United States information technology (IT) workforce. The purpose of the study was to de…
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Capstone 2021
Postoperative Psychosocial Factors and rheir Effect on Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Maintenance
South College RecordsBackground: Bariatric surgery is the recommended weight loss method for those suffering from obesity with a BMI >40 or BMI >35 with comorbidities. Screening for weight loss predictors in bariatric surgery patients typically focuses on preoperative f…
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Capstone 2020
The Effect of Depression on Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes
South College RecordsBackground: Psychological factors have been proven to influence the outcomes as well as overall recovery following an elective orthopedic arthroplasty. However, current practice of elective orthopedic surgeries does not routinely include psychologic…
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Capstone 2024
Dietary Recommendations for the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
South College RecordsBackground: Lifestyle modifications, including physical activity and dietary modification, are a fundamental part of the current treatment recommendations for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Current recommendations target weight loss witho…
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Capstone 2023
Physician Assistant Student Stress Levels and Common Coping Mechanisms
South College RecordsBackground: Physician assistant programs place large amounts of demand on the students who are enrolled in them. This demand can lead to large amounts of stress that may eventually cause the students to develop mental health issues such as depressio…
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Capstone 2022
Cardiovascular Injury in Adult Patients Following COVID-19 Infection
South College RecordsBackground: When COVID-19 was first identified in December of 2019, it was unclear if there were any lasting effects. Research has shown that those who recovered from COVID-19 can develop long-COVID or post-COVID conditions. Cardiovascular injury ha…
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Dissertation 2024
Alignment and Gaps Between Associate Degree Accounting Curriculum and Employer Expectations in Minnesota: A Qualitative Document Review Study
South College RecordsThe purpose of this qualitative document review study is to investigate the potential gaps between which skills and competencies students are learning in associate degree accounting programs at community colleges in the Minnesota State College syste…
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Poster 2022
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as an Alternative to Adderall in the Treatment of ADHD
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Capstone 2024
Aerobic Exercise as an Adjunctive Therapy in Depression Treatment
South College RecordsBackground: Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that has a significant morbidity and mortality when treatment is not achieved. As a result, it is necessary to seek a more holistic approach when treating depression. The role of physical …
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Dissertation 2024
A Quantitative Study to Determine if There is a Correlation Between Gender and CEO Dismissal Reasons
South College RecordsThe purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to examine the extent to which gender affects CEO dismissal reasons in S&P 1500 companies. The glass ceiling theory, role congruity theory, ambivalent sexism theory, stereotype content model, …
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Capstone 2020
Effects of Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy on Birth Weight
South College RecordsBackground: Varying recommendations are available regarding safe levels of caffeine consumption in pregnancy and effects it may have on a developing fetus. This study will investigate how maternal consumption of a moderate amount of coffee can impac…
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Poster 2022
Improving Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes: Assessing Cognitive Therapies and Pharmacological Treatment Options
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