Thesis Projects

MPH Thesis Projects, 2005-2012

Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
Fall 2010
Summer 2010
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
Spring 2009
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Fall 2007
Summer 2007
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Summer 2006
Spring 2006
Spring 2005

Summer 2012.......................................................................................................................

• Amanda Cooper
  The Quality and Utility of Alaska's Unintentional poisoning Data: A Descriptive Analysis
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Virginia Mongeau
  Follow-Up Procedures to Achieve High Retention Rates in HIV/AIDS Prevention Research with Incarcerated People
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Wendy G. Parsons
  Anchorage School District School Wellness Policy Evaluation
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2012.......................................................................................................................

• Patricia A. Peshel
  Community and Health Assessment:  Water Utilization and Hygiene Practices- A study of the Rhema Grace Orphanage and Ombe Village, Cameroon
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2011............................................................................................................................

• Margaret Nye
  Program Evaluation of Clark Middle School School-Based Health Center
  Abstract [pdf] 
   
• Jacqueline Shirley
  The Management of Open Dumps in Rural Alaska - The Continuing Need for Public Health Action: A Policy Analysis
  Abstract [pdf]

Summer 2011...................................................................................................................

• Ambrosia Bowlus
  VACTRAK- Alaska’s Immunization Registry Program Evaluation
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2011.......................................................................................................................

• Cheryl Case
  Examining DNA Fingerprinting as an Epidemiology Tool in the Northwest Territories, Canada
  Abstract [pdf] 
   
• Margaret Cobey
  Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Therapeutic Injection use in Mongolia
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Kelby Murphy
  Alaska Health Care Workforce Shortages: Impact of State Legislation
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Bruce Myers
  Managed Care Perspectives on Biosimilars
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Lillian Ruedrich
  Who will keep Alaska Healthy? Needs Assessment and Recommendations for Undergraduate Public Health Education at the University of Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2010 ..........................................................................................................................

• Lisa Davis
  Developing the Framework for an Impaired Driving Tracking System for the State of Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Desire Shepler
  Re-Victimization Among Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Child Advocacy Center 
  Abstract [pdf]

Summer 2010 ..................................................................................................................

• Kathryn Bhagtram-Jackson
  An evaluation of the Jefferson/Gilpin Counties’ Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Program for Years 2007-2008
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Jennifer DeVanna
  Impact of Alerts within the Medical Record on Childhood Immunization Rates in Portage County
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Yvonne Goldsmith
  Rates of All-Cause Pneumonia Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children Less Than Two Years of Age Between and After Introduction of the Pneumococcal Conjugate 7 Vaccine in Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Shawne Johnson
  Factors Influencing Low-Income, African American, Breastfeeding Mothers’ Decisions to Administer Infant Vitamin D Supplements
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2010 ......................................................................................................................

• Jennifer Adams
  Risk Factors Contributing to the 30 day Readmission Rate at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute for Fiscal Year 2008
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Ranjodh Gill
  Occupational Risk Factors and Correlation with Post-Deployment Mental Health Status Among U.S. Military Personal Returning From the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Stacy Kelley
  A Men’s Cancer Survivorship Retreat in Alaska: A Process and Outcome Evaluation
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Genevieve Maurits
  A Program Evaluation of Project Public Health Ready and Its Application and Implication for the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services 
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2009 ..........................................................................................................................

• Kerry Pride 
  Developing Effective Multi-Jurisdictional Public Health Systems: Lessons Learned from the 2006 Shigella Sonnei Outbreak on Three American Indian Reservation
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2009 ......................................................................................................................

• Kathy Anderson 
  Breast and Cervical Health Check Program: Cervical Cancer Screening Fidelity to American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) 2006 Consensus Guidelines
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Jody Carman 
  Association of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Sleep Duration in U.S. Coast Guard Active Duty Members
  Abstract [pdf, 20 KB]
   
• Ann Potempa 
  Needs Assessment to Help the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Understand the Communication Needs for Alaska Health-Care Providers
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2008 ..........................................................................................................................

• Sara Buchanan
  Improving Child Survival Through Behavioral Changes and Community Engagement: The Farta Child Survey Project
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Lisa McGuire
  Formative Evaluation of an HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education Program in Anchorage, Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Amanda Walch
  Evaluating the Impact of Weight Loss Surgery and High Blood Pressure in the Obese Population at One Alaska Clinic
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2008 ......................................................................................................................

• Kathy Allely
  Early Intensive Intervention for Alaskan Children with Autism: A Policy Analysis
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Lisa Balivet
  The Status of Early Intervention Service for Young Children with Hearing Loss in Alaska: Part C of IDEA
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Jessica Leston
  Alaska Native Eye Health and Disease: A Community Profile
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Wendy Rainey
  Analysis of Issues Surrounding the Administration of Medication in Out-of-Home Child Care in the Municipality of Anchorage
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2007 ..........................................................................................................................

• Vanessa Hiratsuka
  Assessing Changes in Attitudes, Beliefs and Behavior in Physical Activity Due to the Traditions of the Heart WISEWOMAN Intervention
  Abstract [pdf]
  

Summer 2007 ..................................................................................................................

• Dan Lien
  Improving Patient Care for Persons with Chronic Disease: Examining the Use of MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and Medicare Billing for Patients Counseling By Community Pharmacists in Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Jenny Salcido-Austin
  Nutrition Counseling and Hemoglobin Levels in Young Children Participating in the WIC Program
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Tammy Zulz
  International Circumpolar Surveillance Tuberculosis Working Group Formative Evaluation
  Abstract [pdf, 27 KB]

Spring 2007 ......................................................................................................................

• Erica Marley
  Fish and Human Mercury Biomonitoring
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Mark Peterson
  The Treatment of HIV in Rural East Africa
  Abstract [pdf, 33 KB]
   
• Mariko Selle
  Traditional Foods Access for Alaska Native Elders in Urban Term Long Care Settings
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Joni Stumpe
  A Nutritional Education Curriculum with a Weight Management Emphasis for Low Income Alaskan Families-Implementation of a Pilot Project
  Abstract [pdf]

Fall 2006 ..........................................................................................................................

• Lindsay Sanders 
  Evaluation of a Public Health Surveillance System
  Abstract [pdf]

Summer 2006 ..................................................................................................................

• Dr. Dan Kiley
  Development of a Simulation Model To Analyze Clinical Outcomes of the Dental Health Aide Program in Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]

Spring 2006 ......................................................................................................................

• Tricia Franklin 
  Factors Contributing to Specimen Quality for Tuberculosis Testing: The Laboratory’s Role in Tuberculosis Control in Alaska
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Hannah Hawkins 
  Health Promotion Paraprofessionals’ Role Definition: Perspectives of Graduates of Alaska’s Community Wellness Advocate Program
   
• Allyson Kelly
  Evaluation of Radon Levels in Wyoming Relation to Lung Cancer Prevalence
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Stephanie Massay 
  A Molecular Diagnostic Technique for Bordetella Pertussis Using Real Time PCR-Implications for Diagnosis and Public Health Intervention in Alaska 
  Abstract [pdf]
   
• Chris Tofteberg 
  The Public Process of Adoption of the FDA Food Code by a Local Jurisdiction

Spring 2005 ......................................................................................................................

• Dr. Adrienne Ari
  Eye Injuries on the Battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan: Public Health Implications
   
• Gail Schiemann
  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention in Rural Alaska: Community Perspectives and Prevention Tools Reviewed 
  Abstract [pdf]