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Alsadhan, Broog (2015) Emergency early responders and EMS transition in Saudi Arabia: proposed model for system improvement. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Ashraf, Alexandria (2015) Analysis of support group availability for adult-onset neurological disorders in central Appalachian region of the United States. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Aaronson, Michael (2015) Ethical resource allocation: a proposed framework. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Allred, Preston (2015) A review of the observation patient status and its impact to the patient experience. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Beerman, Abby (2015) Relationship between food insecurity and maternal depression. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bornemann, Kellee (2015) A systematic review of mobile market interventions to address urban food deserts in the United States. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Buches, Philip G (2015) Homeless men: issues and interventions. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Baca, Katharyn M (2015) Maternal and infant health indicator report of Allegheny County. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bai, Heng (2015) Nuclear technology safety and prevention of radioactive terrorism. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Banerjee, Kushagra (2015) The chronicles of Gateway: a case study of the strategic management of Gateway Health. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Beadling, Randall (2015) Implementing array comparative genomic hybridization in male infertility diagnostics. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bealafeld, Lauren (2015) Initiating skin-to-skin in the operating room: program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Burgess, Kaitlyn M (2015) A review of school-based dental sealant programs and the development of a statewide school-based dental sealant program manual in Pennsylvania. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bacci, Jennifer (2015) Collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) in chain community pharmicies: strategies for implementation and scalability. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Blazejewski, Lucas M (2015) Mid-term assessment of the National Peace Corps Association Ebola Relief Fund: determining effectiveness and future direction. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bastin, Meghan (2015) Dental academia: a student's dental home. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bamidele-Abegunde, Damilola (2015) Exploring predictors of loss-to-care among people living with HIV. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Bhatte, Neeti (2015) Water sanitation for the prevention of Legionellosis in a large academic medical center. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Christopher, Phyon (2015) Application of negative binomial and linear regression analysis in assessing spatial and temporal trends of alcohol outlet density and aggravated assault in the City of Pittsburgh between 2000 and 2012. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Cui, Hejing (2015) Biomass energy and human health. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Cadwalader, John (2015) Recreating the wheel: redeploying pharmacy services to improve efficiency and patient safety. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Cheng, Weijia (2015) Road traffic noise and public health effects. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Choudhuri, Ravi (2015) Improving Pennsylvania health policy regarding electronic cigarettes. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Cupelli, Olivia (2015) The enticement of cities: the health and economic challenges and opportunities of rural migration. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Calhoun, Savannah (2015) Concierge medicine: incorporating components into your healthcare system. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Chiu, Vincent (2015) Implementing the nation's first medical home: lessons for administrators. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Denlinger, Rachel (2015) The public health implications for regulating tobacco products. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Desai, Mansi (2015) Structural and functional arterial changes in healthy women following pregnancy: maternal vascular adaptations to pregnancy II study. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Ferraro, Jessica (2015) Oral health, genetics, and public health. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Fisher, Natalie (2015) A case study on the growing movement towards patient- and family-centered care in hospitals and the effect it has on the quality of care. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Fitzpatrick, Julia (2015) A protocol and recommendations for the screening and management of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in people living with HIV/AIDS in Southeast Asia. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Gray, Adam (2015) Promoting disaster mental health preparedness among faith-based organizations in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Gosto, Minja (2015) Current allocation policies and disparities within liver and kidney transplantation. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Greenwalt, Rachael (2015) Mental health status among Mexican immigrants to the U.S. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Gillooly, Sara (2015) Using deciduous tree leaves as biomonitors for particulate air pollution: a literature review and pilot study. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Gmelin, Theresa (2015) Integrating health services into intimate partner violence and sexual violence programs. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Hemendinger, Emily (2015) Bridging the prevention gap: prevention programs and shared risk factors for obesity, eating disorders, and disordered eating. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

He, Qingqing (2015) Safety assessment of the bacillus thuringiensis transgenic rice expressing Cry1C protein in China. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Holmes, Kathryn (2015) Perceptions of the use and barriers to use of mental health services in an urban neighborhood. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Hay, David C (2015) Periodontal disease among community-dwelling diabetics: evidence from a diabetes education and promotion event. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Jern, Rachel (2015) A proposed self-esteem and body image curriculum for middle school-aged girls. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Jones, Lynda (2015) Case classification of 2014 Lyme disease reports to the Allegheny County Health Department. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Komazec, Kristin (2015) Characteristics of reported Lyme disease cases in Allegheny County, 2014. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Korenoski, Amanda (2015) Getting patients from here to there: a collaboration of patient transportation and radiology departments to maximize efficiency. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Kessler, Lisa (2015) Resident-centered initiative and long-term-care services. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Kopania, Kathryn (2015) The role of dietary patterns in gylcemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes in Rwanda. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Ketterer, Ashley (2015) Veterans administration Pittsburgh healthcare system veterans engineering resource center: reducing readmissions through health systems engineering methodologies at the veterans health administration. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Kamal, Ahmad (2015) The effect of reducing benefit plans on low-income patients seeking periodontal treatment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Kodavatiganti, Hemasree (2015) Linking function to a disease classification for children with disability. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Miyamori, Daisuke (2015) Risk factors leading people into solitary death in Kyoto, Japan. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Mustapha, Mustapha M (2015) Global epidemiology of capsular group W meningococcal disease, 1970-2014: emergence and persistence of hypervirulent ST-11 lineage. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Mitchell, Robert (2015) Assessing changes in physical activity in a Group Lifestyle Balance in a military base health care setting. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Moghadam-Kia, Siamak (2015) Epidemiology of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and statin myopathy. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

McGonagle, Scott (2015) Effectiveness of trap-spay/neuter-return programs on free-roaming cats as a form of rabies prevention. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Morris, Melissa D (2015) Efficacy and uptake of the high-dose influenza vaccine for older adults: a literature review. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Moore, Marques (2015) Telemedicine in the ICU: reduction in mortality, cost, and average length of stay. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Makam, Ranjit (2015) Routine immunizations in Nigeria: How the techies can help in mass immunizations and polio eradication. A novel solution developed from experiences gained through practicum and public health course. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

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Naper, Katie (2015) Community-oriented approaches to opioid abuse among the homeless in Allegheny County: a literature review. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Nagaraja, Mohanraj (2015) Relationship between fatigue and fatigability on physical function: a review of the literature. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Na-Shatal, Ali (2015) Reservoir-targeted strategies to control zoonotic diseases in the U.S. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Nagaraj, Nayana (2015) Associations between complement proteins and arterial calcification in mid-life women: Role of cardiovascular fat, the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Oriaku, Kelechi (2015) Combating malaria in rural Nigeria. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Omotade, Oluwabukola (2015) Medical Tourism: A Look Into The Phenomenon. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Pampena, Jason (2015) Comparative analysis of extinguishing agents for structural firefighting. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Pferdehirt, Elizabeth (2015) Potentially dangerous ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products: an analysis and comparison of United States and European policy. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Phuntsog, Thupten (2015) Taking a closer look at the oral health needs of migrant Mexican families: an evaluation of Boca Sana, Cuerpo Sano. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Parent, Kolby (2015) Veteran affairs hospital patient experience programs: a comparison. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Penderville, Joshua (2015) Alzheimer’s Disease review: targets for early intervention. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Patel, Radhika (2015) Improving oral health of elderly residing in nursing homes by increasing dental screenings and education: A pilot study. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Pontore, Katelyn (2015) The epidemic of controlled substance diversion related to healthcare professionals. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Reefer, Tabitha (2015) A population health needs assessment: Pre-K children in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Sanei Moghaddam, Amin (2015) A systematic review of traumatic brain injury and aggression in community samples. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Singh, Indira (2015) Factors that affect length of stay in a non-profit hospice. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Swasey, Krystal (2015) Trends in cardiovascular risk factor management in type 1 diabetes by sex: the Pittsburgh EDC study. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Shriver, Kenneth (2015) An implementation review of an electronic medical record system in a nursing home. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Sharma, Varun (2015) A structured method for collaborative decision-making in in-hospital cardiac telemetry. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Snyder, Gabrielle (2015) Associations between breastfeeding and central adiposity 7-15 years postpartum: aata from the POUCHmoms study. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Segall, Racquel (2015) The effects of social factors and environmental neurotoxicity on higher crime rates. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Steel, Eleanor (2015) Assessing dental education and practices regarding patients with special needs: A pilot study proposal. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Sutherland, Kendra (2015) Antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and its effects on human health. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Singh, Jogeshwar (2015) Models of competent care for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Suter, Megan (2015) Improved utilization for advanced practice providers. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Sciullo, Margherita (2015) Improving a healthcare organization through leadership rounding. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Shah, Gaurav (2015) Grant proposal: education outcomes in children with nonsyndromic orofacial clefts undergoing various therapies for speech problems in western Pennslyvania. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Strollo, SE and Caserotti, P and Ward, RE and Glynn, NW and Goodpaster, BH and Strotmeyer, ES (2015) A review of the relationship between leg power and selected chronic disease in older adults. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Smith, SE and Trumbore, M (2015) Professional Development. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Stringer, Ryan (2015) Chronic disease and healthcare costs: implications of the affordable care act and subsequent supreme court decisions. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Sharbaugh, Michael (2015) Quantifying the impact of the measles vaccine by estimating the number of measles cases prevented for each state from 1964 to 2010. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

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Terlion, Jane (2015) CAHPS surveys: how do they help to improve quality and the member experience for a health plan? Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Thayer, Caitlin (2015) Surgical services optimization: first case starts and turnover time. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.

Tibbens, Lauren (2015) Formaldehyde exposure and the indoor environment. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Tse, Holman (2015) Variation and Change in Four Contrastive Vowels in Toronto Heritage Cantonese. Comprehensive Paper, University of Pittsburgh.

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Wu, Sha (2015) The impacts of lifestyle interventions in bariataric patients: a literature review. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Wolfe, Cody (2015) Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI): comprehensive review. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

Washburn, Brian (2015) The implementation of health insurance exchanges: a comparative analysis between states. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.