Theses completed by graduate students at the University of Northern Colorado. Older theses can be found using the library catalog
Theses from 2019
Exploring the Influence of School-Based Sexuality Education Settings on LGBTQ+ Sexual Identity Development, Lauren Marie Guyer
The Efficacy of "Chat Sheets" as a Conversation Tool For Communicative Access in Aphasia: A Single-Subject Study, Shyanne N. Heise
Community Policing as Defined by Officers, Benjamin Hesse
Closing the Opportunity Gap in and through Dance: A New Rubric Design, Emily Hunter
Comparing Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Lava Surface Roughness Using Digital Elevation Models From High Resolution Topography and Structure From Motion, Davitia Hannah James
The Missing Art: Dance Advocacy and Inter-Arts Collaboration in New Jersey Public High Schools, Vicki Jenkins
Characterizing the Role of Tumor Suppressors Merlin and Expanded in the Stem Cell Niche of Drosophila testes, Bryan Johnson
The Effects of Combined Curcumin Supplementation and High Intensity Interval Training on Time Trial Performance in Moderately Active Individuals, Nora Jacqueline Johnston
The Power of Environment as a Tool for Inspiration: Engaging Students Through In-Studio Vs Site-Specific Choreography, Taylor Kath
Comparison of Gait Kinematic and Temporospatial Measures Between Lock and Pin and a New Vacuum Suspension System in Transtibial Amputees, Vanessa A. Kellems
Social Activism: Teaching Activism Through Socially Conscious Plays, Alanna Kiewe
Magnetic Minerals of the Lower Poleslide Member of the Brule Formation, Badlands National Park, Rebecca V. Kipf
The examination of the function of the cofactor Schnurri in the cyst stem cells of the Drosophila melanogaster testis niche, Jade Koretko
Assess Knowledge and Practice Eye Care for Patients of Intensive Care Unit Nursing Staff, Le Hong Liem
The Monkey Queen: Creating Cultural Connections through Theatre for Young Audiences, Matt Loehrke
Evaluation of Nurses' Perceptions Before and After Applying "I Pass (the) Baton", Tran Thanh Long
Nurses' Level of Comfort, Familiarity, and Knowledge About Diabetes Management in Vinmec Central Park International Hospital, Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai
Alternative Conceptions, Initial Knowledge, and Self-efficacy of the Novice and Expert Geologist Regarding Mineral Identification, Amanda Manzanares
Shall We Dance: Responses of Participants to a Dance Class Designed for Parkinson’s Patients, Brittni Lynn McAlister
Preparing Future Dance Educators for Diverse Student Populations, Kaylee Anne Morrison
Tectonic setting and timing of deformation in the Big Thompson Canyon, northern Colorado Front Range, Simone Muller
Improving the Knowledge of Port-A-Cath Care For Nurses, Hoa Thi Nguyen
The Influence of Job Motivation on Nurse Retention: A Study of American International Hospital, Hoa Thi Ngoc Nguyen
Evaluation of Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary Training for the New Nurse, Nhan Thi Yen Nguyen
An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Work Motivation of Nurses Working at University Medical Centers, Quynh Duc Nguyet Nguyen
The Relationship Between Nutritional Status and the Quality of Life for Gastric Cancer Patients, Van Thi Hong Nguyen
Assessment of Patient Waiting Consultation Time in an Primary Healthcare Clinic -- The Outpatient Department of Cho Ray Hospital, Pham Thi My Nhung
Queering Fertility: Experiences of Queer/Lesbian People Undergoing Fertility Treatment in a Heteronormative Society, Caitlin Ortis
Traditional Sounds on Western Instruments: The Use of Traditional Music of Mainland Southeast Asia in Western Orchestral Works, Tachinee Patarateeranon
Characterizing the Susceptibility and Type I Interferon Response of Primary Mammalian Cells During Zika Virus Infection, Douglas Petty
Effectiveness of Teaching About Preventing and Detecting Complications of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease at My Phuoc Hospital, Ha Thi Kim Phung
Exploring Language Construction and the Meaning of “Success” in Addiction Recovery Settings, Ashleigh Pulling
Effects of Exercise Training on the Blood Lactate Response to Acute Exercise in Cancer Survivors, Arjun Ramani
Comparison of Socket Suspension Systems During Stair Ascent in Individuals with Transtibial Amputees, Gabrielle Marie Rentuma
The Power of Dance: How Dance Effects Mental and Emotional Health and Self-Confidence in Young Adults, Amber Salo
Doorways: A Presage, Catalina Sanchez
Dance Competitions: The Culture, the Training, and the Effects on Young Dancers, Teresa Schmitt
Intraspecific Functional Trait Diversity in Big Sagebrush-Associated Species and Implications for Ecological Restoration, Gwen Schneider
Sagebrush Seeds of Success: A Genetic Analysis of Bureau of Land Management Seeds of Success Seeds and of Eriogonum umbellatum, Emily Katherine Schumacher
A Slice of the Big Apple: An Exploration of the Impact of Travel on High School Students’ Choreographic Process, Lauren Seibel
Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Doxorubicin Treatment of Myostatin and Muscle Ring-Finger Protein-1 Expression in the Rat Diaphragm, Addison M. Shepard
A Partial, Age-Graded Examination of Agnew’s General Theory of Crime and Delinquency, Jessie Slepicka
"To Get a Job in a Broadway Chorus, Go into Your Dance:" Education for Careers in Musical Theatre Dance, Lauran Stanis
Identifying the Need for Self-Management Education in Adult Patients with Type-2 Diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Le Thi Minh Thu
Challenges for Nursing Students in the Clinical Learning Environment, Huyen Thi Tran
Developing Literacy in a Rehearsal Setting: Matilda the Musical, Andrew Tribe
Patient knowledge about disease self-management of cirrhosis, Thuy Xuan Trinh
Embodying Empathy: Engaging High School Students in Social Awareness Through the Choreographic Process, Rachel Wade
Chromium mediated oxidative transposition of secondary benzylic alcohols, Samara Weber
Theses from 2018
Mobilizing Social Capital: A Qualitative and Network Analysis of Human Service Organizations, Ethan Christian Adams
Discovering Countries and Their Cultures Through Movement: Fifth-Grade Students Developing Awareness and Empathy Toward Each Other, Rebecca S. Epstein
Art as Invitation: The Effects of Including Art Education in the Curriculum of a Preschool Classroom of Refugee Students, Nancy Heckmann Erekson
Gold-Silver Core-Shell Nanoparticle Growth; Studies Towards the Development of Biosensing Applications, Austin James Ethridge
Vitality of Water/Vitalidad Del Agua: Our Sacred Connection to Water and How We Can Interpret the Importance of Water Through Artistic Inquiry, Jenifer Fogarty
Perceptions of Technology in Dance Education: the Effect of Technology on Student Learning and Teaching Strategies of the Twenty-First Century Skills in Dance Education, Anna Kristine Gradwohl
Dancing the Diaspora: Discovering the Influence of Traditional and Tribal African Dance in the History of African-American Social and Concert Dance in the Caribbean and the United States, Kerri-Noelle Humphrey
Collaborating, Creating and Implementing: a Cohesive Project-Based Learning Social Studies Unit with the Goal of Deepening Third Grade Student Learning Experiences, Sarah Avery Kulchinsky
The Boys Next Door: Progressing Disability Awareness And Representation Through Inclusive Production Practices, Shelby Lewis
Enzymatic Activation of Cannabinoid Pro-Drugs, Anna Theresa Margiotta
Postpartum Depression in the News Media, Lauren Michelle McDonald
Teaching Musical Theatre Skills in the Performance-Based Classroom: James and the Giant Peach, Kelsey Alys Meiklejohn
Cultivating and Fostering Creativity, Communication, Collaboration and Critical Thinking Through the Choreographic Dance Making Process: A Dance Curriculum for Urban Elementary Students, Kristen Sylvia Mercer
An Investigation of Enzymes Capable of Activating Cannabinoid Prodrugs, Brittney J. Morgan
Characterizing Ecological and Genetic Patterns of the Colonizing Species Dubautia Scabra on the Big Island, Hawaii, Samantha Kaleigh Naibauer
Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to High School Science Teachers Implementing Next Generation Science Standards, Anna Pierce
Why Sing so Many Songs? Testing the Function of Song Type Repertoires in Rock Wrens Using Playback Experiments and Behavioral Observations, Stephanie Marie Gobert Pitt
Progressing Flight: A Transformative and Somatically-Informed Performance Practice for the Aerial Dance Student Practitioner, Rosalinda Rojas
Improving Student Skills Through Video-Guided Assessments in the Dance Classroom, Kate Elizabeth Secor
Theses from 2017
Building the More Confident Student Choreographer Through Writing: The Use of Prompts to Guide the Choreographic Process, Yvette Bennett
Dance for Special Needs Students: Building Confidence and Motor Skills, Jennifer Monique Dabalsa
Determining the Effectiveness of the Cancer Phase Training Model in a Group Setting, Scott F. Eberhardt
Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Intervention on Joint Kinetics During Curb Negotiation in Cancer Survivors, Anastacia Fraijo
The Value of Choice: An Exploratory Case Study on the Intrinsic Motivation of Dance Students Within the Creative Process, Jenna M. Gonsalves
Let's Dance! Designing and Assessing Dance-Integrated Lessons in the Fifth Grade Language Arts Class, Emily Lorraine Hoch
Investigating Program Evaluation Implemented by Rural Education Systems to Determine the Efficacy of Speech-Language Telepractice Services, Allyson Doreen Montgomery
Genetic Investigation Into the Diversity and Population Structure of Penstemon harringtonii (Harrington's Beardtongue), Nathen P. Redecker
Tripartite Relationships: A Model System for the Study of Plant-Mycorrhizal Fungus-Aphid Interactions, Eric Rizzo
In the Presence of an Unknown Light, Joseph R. Scardetta
Potato Plant Gene Expression and Physiology During Three-Way Interactions with Mycorrhizal Fungi and Lepidopteran Larvae, Andrew P. Schoenherr
Validation of the Six-Minute Walk Test for Predicting Peak Oxygen Consumption Cancer Survivors, Alexandra Nicole Schumacher
Creation, Negotiation, Equality: Empowering Young Women Through Dance Improvisation, Marlene Catherine Strang
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2016
Dance as an Interdisciplinary Tool in Drama Class: Learning Acting Skills Through Dance Movement Experiences, Amandie Jolene Campbell
Understanding Poetry: Integrating Creative Movement and Dance to Enhance the Learning Process for Middle and High School Students, Toni C. Duncan
Connection Between Involvement in Dance and Building Character: An Analysis of Student Behavior, Megan L. Hoggarth
Creative Movement and Dance Integration: Their Connection to Learning Third Grade Math Concepts, LaShandria L. Redman
Effects of a Twelve Week Aerobic and Strength Training Intervention on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Sherilyn M. Sommerville
Non-Musical Choreographic Inspirations: Choreographic Curriculum Challenges with High School Students, Leslie Kaye Williams
Theses from 2015
Mother Courage and Her Children: An Exploration of the Power of Gestus and New War Imagery In An Already Highly Active Visual World, Michael J. Despars
Geographic patterns of genetic distribution within Calochortus Gunnisonii in the central and southern Rocky Mountains, Ryan Scott Fuller
Child Health Professionals and Their Role in Detecting Speech and Language Impairments: Perceptions and Current Practices, Carissa A H Johnson
Pursuit of Prosperity Below the Ocate Mesa, Derek Joseph LeFebre
Preschool Creative Drama: A Curriculum and Its Effects on Learning, Erin Kelli Lindberg
Prison-based animal programs: a descriptive analysis, Alicia M. Loe