Theses completed by graduate students at the University of Northern Colorado. Older theses can be found using the library catalog
Theses from 2022
Theses from 2021
Warm or Chilly? An Assessment of the Relationships Between Campus Climate and Gender Identity Among Transgender and Nonbinary College Students, Emma Allen-Morgan
Postural Stability in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees Using Two Suspension Systems: SmartpuckTM vs Lock and Pin, Ashley Alunan
Resistance to Rattlesnake Venoms in an Eastern Colorado Rodent Community, Neil Balchan
Exploring Communication Strategies Used by Speech-language Pathologists and Nursing Professionals Prior to and During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, Madeline Baretta
Development and Interactions of Instructor and Student Musical Identities in a University Introductory Music Course for Non-Music Majors, Nicholas Booker
Community Perspective: How Participating in the Nutcracker Enhances Student Motivation and Growth in Socioeconomically Depressed Public Schools, Angelina Burleigh
Exploring Health and Fitness in Cannabis and Cannabidiol Users, Blake Butler
Best Practices to Build Relationships between Students with Exceptionalities and General Education Students in a Unified Dance Class, Charlotte Cook
Competitive Dance: The Physiological and Psychological Effects from the Perspectives of Current Versus Retired Dancers, Kristen DeMaria
An Examination of Average Pretrial Risk Assessment Scores Between Drug and Violent Offenders, Annaliese Engler
Demographic Predictors of Math Anxiety in Elementary School Children, Melissa Flowerdew
Synthesis of Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Coal Dissolution and Pretreatment, Michael Franklin
The Effects of Mindfulness Interventions on Undergraduate Students' Math Anxiety, Elysia Garza
The Well-Being of Business Professionals Through the Participation of Golf with Coworkers and Clients, Marisa Hisaki
Dancing the Pilates Way: The Possible Effects of Pilates on the Alignment of a Dancers' Body, Darla Jentzsch
Heartbeat in the Sole: A Study of How Appalachian Dance Preserves, Shapes, and Enriches the Culture in Which it is Performed, Rachel Marlowe
Barriers to Dance Education: An Exploration Into the Beliefs of Dance Educators and Non-dance Familiars on Dance and Its Place in the Public-school System, Brianna Michelle Miller
Aryl Halides as Potential Components for O-Aryl-N-(9'-acridinyl)-hydroxylamines Antitumor Agents, Erin Munder
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge, Confidence Levels, and Practice Patterns with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Schools, Jessica Munson
To Vote or Not to Vote: An Assessment of How Felony Convictions and Incarceration Affects Voting Practices, Tammy Ortiz
Exploring the Neurochemical Basis for Toluene-Induced Alterations in Accumbal Dopamine Neurotransmission, Kristofer Reiser
Kaleidoscopic Katas: An Intercultural Somatic Curriculum for Holistic Health, Emily Seymour
Investigating the utility of ultrasound visual biofeedback in voice instruction for two different singing styles, Kristen Smith
Long term recovery from cattle grazing disturbance and climate impacts at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, Erin Tessens
Queerness in French Baroque Opera: The Relationship Between Achilles and Patroclus in Jean Baptiste Lully’s Achille et Polyxène, Jason Thompson
Indirect Impact of Soil Microbial Communities on Plant-Aphid Interactions, Zachary Tiemann
A New Curriculum: Supporting Social Emotional Learning Using Mindfulness Motivated Choreography in High School, Whitney Haslam Warner
Characterizing of Monoamine Neurotransmitters at the Hub of the Central Auditory System, Patrick Wilson
Investigating the Role of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in Drosophila melanogaster Testis Stem Cells, Israel J. Wipf
Balancing Increased Physical Demands: An Analysis of Cross-Training Practices in Young Adult Ballet Dancers, Brooke Yuspeh
Theses from 2020
Participation in Ballroom Dancing: The Effects on the Social and Emotional Intelligence of Adolescents, Ashley Baxter
The Power of Together: Applying Group Dynamics to Organizational Change Initiatives, Megan Bissell
How Human-Centered Design Affects the Workplace, Alexandra Brigham
Developing Metrics and Protocols for Evaluating Restoration Success for the Little Thompson River, Colorado, Haylie Brown
Educational Leadership Can Dance: A Deeper Look into the Efficiency Behind Evaluations of Dance Educators, Helen Brown
A Restorative Resource: Dance-Based Non-Profits That Operate to Benefit Sex Trafficked Victims, Jessica Coleman
Effects of Exercise on Myogenic Regulatory Factors in Cancer Cachexia-induced Skeletal Muscle Wasting, Kelsey Daehlin
Does Population Density Affect the Singing Behavior of Female Canyon Wrens (Catherpes Mexicanus)?, Lorraine Dargis
Synthesis and Evaluation of N-(9'-Acridinyl)-O-phenylhydroxylamines, Jana Forster
The Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles Prepared with Novel Thioether-Ionic Liquids, Joie Games
Facilitating the Acculturation of Children Among Russian Immigrant Mothers, Anna Goncharova
Assessing the Effects of Habitat on Bird Song Propagation, Braelei Hardt
From Concrete to the Classroom: A Street Dance Toolkit, Tarayjah Hoey-Gordon
English Language Learners in the Dance Classroom: Building Bridges to Rigorous Language Acquisition, Breegan Kearney
Desire and the Power of Practice: Queer Sexual Perspectives, Philip W. Kemp
Rethinking Classical Ballet Pedagogy: Examining Advancements that Integrate a Modern Approach, Erika Lindblom
Missing in Action: Locating the Body in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ann Lenore Moradian
Zebrafish Eye Development: Rac and the Creepy Crawlers of the Eye, Zvi Murry
Strictly Ballroom: Examining how the Culture of Collegiate Ballroom Dance Influences Body Image Perceptions, Rachel Neil
Evaluation of Patient Identification Practices by Nurses Working at Saigon ENT Hospital, My Thi Phuong Ngo
The Effect of Music on Anxiety of the Endoscopic Client in a Private Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen
Stressors and Coping Styles Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients in Vietnam, Linh Thi Ngoc Nguyen
Nursing Students' Awareness About Effective Teamwork and Related Factors, Vi Thi Thuong Nguyen
The Role of Gibberellic Acid in Aphid-Plant-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus Interactions, Drew Olson
Dracula Trio, Justino Perez
Exploring Experiences with Social Disorganization in Denver Communities, Tiffanie Pham
The Impact of Alexander Technique on Efficiency and Ease of Movement in Kindergarten through 5th-Grade Students, Mary Catherine Polesnak
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Influence of Poly-victimization on Adolescent Delinquency and Adult Criminalit, Samantha Qualkenbush
Unique Considerations for Creating High School Musical Theatre Choreography, Tahlia Remer
Dignity and Respect in the Salsa Dance Classroom: Fostering Healthy Self-Esteem to Promote Compassion, Diana Sanchez
Examining the Effects of Disability Services on Student Success in Higher Education, Rebecca Smith
Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy, Chau Minh Than
Implementing Support Materials for Students With Special Needs in an Inclusive Classroom, Ana Vazquez
Fostering Resilience: Integrating Positive Character Strengths With Dance Making Skills to Help Young Children Cope With Adversity, Laura Vormwald
Significant Objects as Metaphor for Home, Alison Wilcox
Small Universe: Exploring Microorganisms in Water From an Artistic Perspective, Jingying Zhen
Camagu: A Multimovement Work Exploring the IsiXhosa Culture of South Africa, Nkululeko Zungu
Theses from 2019
Line As Descriptor, Adel A. Alanmi
Stephen Heller Composes Jean Paul: The Blumen-, Frucht-, Und Dornestücke, Op. 82, Nicholas R. Alexander
Interweaving Traditional Features of Art from the Saudi Arabian Region of Asir into Contemporary Original Paintings, Wedad Alhazmi
Communicating Through Information Graphics: Carbon Properties and Uses, Zahra Alsukairi
Using Laban’s Efforts to Define Movement in Five Music Genres, Ashley Ames
Perceptions of Probation Officers' on Interconnections: A Mentoring Program, Vanessa Arellano
The Impact of Pretrial Supervision Conditions: Evaluating Pretrial Release Orders of One Colorado County, Anthony Mark Azari
The Impact of Shod Versus Unshod Walking on Center of Pressure Variability, Zachary Barrons
Teacher Evaluation Systems and Their Impact Upon Academic Dance Educators and Their Evaluators, Elizabeth C. Brennan
The Effect of Interpersonal and Institutional Trust on Organizational Commitment in Voluntary Settings, Kayla Nicole Brewster
The Synthesis and Characterization of 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol, Shawn Alan Bydalek
Construction of a Flow-based ATR-FTIR system: Decarboxylation Reactions Rates, Ashley Campanella
The Effects of Dance on Gross Motor Skills and Strength in Students with Down Syndrome, Jennifer Canfield
The Effects of Fish Meal Supplementation on Gene Expression in the Bovine Corpus Luteum Following Low Dose Administration of Prostaglandin F2A, Jessica Claire Cedillo
Mechanisms Underlying the Testing Effect, Mary Chapman
An Analysis of Registered Sex Offender Reentry Challenges in Mississippi, Kitsya Cordova
Associations Between Waiting Time and Patient Satisfaction Level at Tan Phu District Hospital in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietham, Luu Tien Dat
Microcosms, Mary Kathleen Fahrenbruch
A Description of Lichen Community Structure and the Impacts of Spruce Beetle Disturbance in Northwestern Colorado, Anna Freundlich
A Topical and Narrative Analysis of Napoleonic Era Battle Pieces, Robert J. Gassner