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Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Maternal-Infant Nurses' Knowledge of Breast Feeding, Wendy S. Kershner
The Effects of Mutual Goal Setting on Fourth-Graders' Adherence to the Food Guide Pyramid Recommendations, Jacquelyn S. Kiefer
The Relationship Between Motivation and Reading Comprehension, Christopher L. Knoll
Adolescents' Perceived Importance of and Satisfaction with Development Needs During Hospitalization, Jaclynn L. Lubbers
Mental Health in Oldest-Old Adults: An Investigation of Self-Transcendence, Marsha Luchtman Harrison
A Comparison of Perceptions of Labor and Delivery for First-Time Mothers With and Without Prenatal Education, Marla A. McDonnell
Home Environmental Modifications: Consumer Experience and Satisfaction, Linda L. Mohney
The Frequency of Breast Self-Examination in Women Who Participated in the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial, Kelly J. Moore
The Effects of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Intravenous Insertion in the Emergency Department, Paula R. Nichols
Forgiveness and the Post-Abortive Woman: Achieving Self-Forgiveness, Amy M. Peck
Clean Versus Sterile Wound Care Technique Utilized by Registered Nurses in Acute Care when Dressing a Pressure Ulcer, Donna S. Pennington
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses' Perceptions of Participation in Ethical Decision Making in the Care of Imperiled Newborns, Dennis W. Philpott
The Effect of Mutual Goal Setting on the Self-Efficacy to Manage Heart Failure in Adults, Melanie Ranta
Evaluation of the Effect of Home Care Interventions on the Self-Care Agency and Hospital Readmission Rate of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Patricia K. Rau
The Influence of Support Systems and Internal System Resources on Family Well-Being of Caregivers of a Depressed Family Member, Diane K. Richardson
The Relationship Between Grandparent Caregiver Reactions and Support Group Participation, Karen F. Rishel
Stress Urinary Incontinence Parous Versus Nulliparous Women Ages 18-35, Lisa Stoner and Michelle Way
Relationship of Osteoporosis Knowledge and Perceived Susceptibility to Osteoporosis Among Hispanic Women, Johannie M. Troncoso
Determinants of Health Promoting Behaviors in Older Adults, Kay Wallace
The Effect of Mutual Goal Setting on Understanding the Diagnosis of Heart Failure in Adults, Susan V. Watson
Is There a Relationship Between Stages of Change and Perceived Self-efficacy Related to Exercise Among Low Risk Pregnant Women?, Rebecca Weiner
A Preliminary Study of the Gait Characteristics of Children with Unilateral Transtibial Amputation, Matthew Weston
The Effects of Music Therapy on Anxiety in Surgical Patients, Mary Kay Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Effective Clinical Teaching Behaviors as Perceived by Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students, Karyn L. Abrahamson
The Pre-Absorptive, Instantaneous Effects of Natural and Refined Sugar on Quadriceps Peak Torque, Brian Adams, Kevin Valdes, and Scott VanZanten
Effect of Asymmetrical Loading and Walking Time on Surface EMG Activity of the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles, Michael Aenis, Angela Bueche, and Brian Trembly
Physical Therapist Characteristics and Practices that Affect Patient Willingness to Comply with Home Exercise Programs, Greg Angell, Andrea Glaspie, and Melinda Winters
The Lived Experience of Bosnian Refugees Who Have Suffered as a Result of Genocide, Gazelle Raven Animalia
Early Nursing Interventions and Their Effect on Fatigue in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Karla J. Baker
The Effects of Water or Sports Drink Ingestion Prior to Exercise on the Performance of Middle Distance, Amateur Runners in a Thermoneutral Environment, Julie A. Barnes and Scott G. DeVries
The Effects of High Fat and High Carbohydrate Diets on Aerobic Performance, Julie Becker and Kelly Mattila
Learning Needs Perceived by the Patient Considering Radiation Therapy and the Radiation Oncology Nurse, Kathleen E. Bell
A Comparison Between Primary Stage Endorectal Pull-through Versus Two-Stage Surgical Resection in Hirschsprung's Disease, Tamara M. Bengtson
Research Based Practice Among Members of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Sarah M. Bennett, James D. Courter, and Rachel E. Hastings
A Comparative Study of Women's Perceptions of Vaginal and Cesarean Births, Karen Blamer
The Life Experiences of Male Occupational Therapists as it Relates to Career Choice: A Qualitative Study, Jason R. Bomia
The Relationship Between a Functional Throwing Performance Test and Strength of Various Scapular Muscles, Karen L. Bos, Kellie S. Gehrs, and A. Louise C. Hester
The Relationship Between a Functional Throwing Performance Test and Strength of Various Scapular Muscles, Karen L. Bos, Kellie S. Gehrs, and A. Louise C. Hester
The Relationship Between Physician Knowledge, Physician Background, Experience with Nurse Practitioners and Role Expectations for the Nurse Practitioner, Heidi Brands Flamming
Quality of Life of the Hemodialysis Patient, Tammy Bronson
Ambulatory Surgery Nurses' Perceptions of Their Ability to Provide Individualized Patient Care, Rebecca L. Brown
The Effect of Cognitive Load on Stance Width of Healthy Older Adults, Susan Brown and Amy Thackery
Quality of Life in the Hospice Patient, Sidney S. Brush
The Relationship Between Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension in Junior High Aged Students with Learning Disabilities, Harvey Burkhour
Perceived Concerns Surrounding the Utilization of Physical Therapy Aides in Michigan, Jill Bydalek and Greta Swasey-Hadlock
Factors in Pediatrician Medication Administration, Kathleen Elaine Campbell
Validation of the "Timed Up and Go" Test as a Functional Mobility Assessment Tool in the Pediatric Population, Susan Carman, Christina Rook, and Cathy Ruprecht
Therapeutic Touch for Treatment of Chronic Pain Related to Fibromyalgia, Lois M. Christian
Functional Outcome Measures Following Isometric Quadriceps Strengthening in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis, Rochelle Cibor, Damon Collier, and Kris Cooper
Paraplegic Functional Ambulation with Long Leg Braces and Upper Extremity Support: Predicting Long Term Usage Patterns Utilizing the Functional Independence Measure, Karin Copenhaver and Matthew Sherman
The Direct and Indirect Patient Benefits of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialization, Amy Lynne Dipman
Relationship Between Pulse Oximetry Measurements and Admission to a Hospital in the Wheezing Pediatric Population, Christine K. Dunnuck
Quality of Life for Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer, Maureen Mika Eberly
Exploration into the Validity of Use of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency in Assessing the Adolescent with Down Syndrome, Robin J. Essebaggers, Wynne M. Martin, and Gina E. Smies
Differences Between the Nursing and Family Member Role in Acute Pain Assessment in Senior Nursing Students, Debra L. Fitzpatrick
Faculty and Student Perceptions of Effective Clinical Teachers, Patricia Frontczak
Efficacy of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Evidence Collection: A Northern Michigan Study, Camille J. Griswold
Examination of the Reliability and Validity of Rancho Los Amigos Observational Gait Analysis, Heather Groth and Sarah Novak
Incidence of Myocardial Infarction in Coronary Arteries with Previously Non-Significant Stenosis (<50%) Identified on Angiography, Brandi R. Haik and Amy M. Schreur
Independent Readers Increase Library Use, JoAnne Patricia Harrell
The Effect of an Osteoporosis Prevention Program on Knowledge and Self-Efficacy, Kathryn Hayter
Functional Effects of Botulinum Toxin-A Intramuscular Injections in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Single Subject Case Design, Christina M. Higel and Molly L. Arndt
Predictors of Successful Completion in a Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Debra S. Howell and Susan M. Stout
Health Care Provider Knowledge of the Immunization Schedule and the Contraindications to Vaccinate, Lisa Huffstutter, Diane Kassuba, and Kelly Beschoner
Advisors' Knowledge of Requirements for Admission to the Physical Therapy Program at Grand Valley State University, Laura Irrer, Elizabeth Knight, and Joel Vander Wall
The Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy at a Long Term Care Facility, Sarah Kendziorski and Carol Treacy
The Lived Experiences of Persons Dependent on Hemodialysis, Molly A. Kidner
Perceived Job Satisfaction of Nurses Working with Unlicensed Personnel Versus Nurses Working with Licensed Personnel, Wendy J. Koopman
The Effect of Social Support on the Psychological Adaptation of an Individual receiving an Alternate Form of Nutrition Therapy, Kristin J. Ladd
What are Female University Students' Perceptions of Their Healthcare Needs?, Kathleen K. Loose
Platelet Plasma Membrane Comparison between Pregnant and Non-pregnant Females, Eriks A. Lusis
Needs of Families of Severe Traumatic Brain Injured Individuals During the Critical Care Experience, Victoria L. Meyers
Lunar Phases, Time Variations, and Birthrate in Western Michigan, Janet Mitchell
Unplanned Hospitalization of a Child: Perceptions of Stress, Family Life Events, and Coping Resources, Jennifer Lee Moes
A Study of Licensed Physical Therapists' Knowledge Regarding Current Legislative Issues, Jennifer Moine, Alexis Snyder, and Susannah Steele
Accelerated Reader: Does It Work?, Deborah J. Morse
Patient Perception of the Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, Betsy J. Mulder
The Effect of Antibiotic and Resistance Education on Patient Knowledge, Karen Niemchick
Gender Differences in Importance of Stroke Health Beliefs in Timing of Seeking Treatment for Acute Stroke Symptoms, Brenda S. Nyenhuis
Concurrence of Decreases in Barometric Pressure and Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes in Term Gravid Women, Linda M. Owen
Adolescent Knowledge About the Relationship Between Exercise and Prevention of Osteoporosis, Alice M. Padilla
Relationship Between Number of Prenatal Visits and Infant Apgar Scores, Sarah Pernie
Perceived Benefits' and Barriers' Effect on Occurrence of Exercise in Women, Denise K. Petersen
Repeatability of Kinematic and Kinetic Data in the Analysis of Normal Human Gait, Jennifer M. Piotter, Peter A. Post, and Kristi J. Vanden Berg
The Effect of Nutritional Supplementation and Exercise on Subjective Pain and Function in People with Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Anna Power and Dan Scheffer
The Experience of Nurse Practitioners with Peer Support: A Phenomenological Study, Carol J. Prinzo
Can a Multidisciplinary Team Decrease Hospital Length of Stay for Elderly Trauma Patients?, Beth A. Ramsey
EMG Measurements of Paraspinal Muscles and the Implications of Adapting Hand Placement Protocols When Using Passive Extension Exercises, Mark Randell and Geoff Willson
The Effects of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity on Second Grade Reading Comprehension, Connie Eilar Renn
Acute Care Nursing: Are Perceived Work Stressors Different for Nurses Working in Critical Care and Non-Critical?, Mary Jane Rolf
HIV Risk Factors in Migrant Farmworkers, Gina Rosenberg
Maternal Identity in Previously Infertile and Never Infertile Women, Christal L. Saffee
Identification of Barriers to Adherence to Prescribed Schedules for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Victoria E. Sawhill
Factors Involved in the Decision to Utilize the Emergency Department for Health Care, Teri R. Simpson
Physician Perceptions of Behaviors Associated with the Nurse Practitioner Role, Elizabeth J. Sperry
The Relationship of Selected Health Beliefs and Exercise Adherence 8 to 12 Months After a Cardiac Event, Jill Stone
Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Parents and Children: What are the Lived Experiences of a Parent with a Child with ADHD?, Deborah K. Taylor
Does the Method of Treating Bacterial Vaginosis in Early Pregnancy Affect the Re-occurrence Rate Near Term?, Karen Taylor
