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3. On Ignorance and Bliss: an analysis of the applicability of Rawlsian theory as a model for ethical decision-making in triage scenarios

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Author:
Dungan, Rachel Elizabeth
Title:
On Ignorance and Bliss: an analysis of the applicability of Rawlsian theory as a model for ethical decision-making in triage scenarios
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
John Rawls
triage
ethical decision-making
economic game theory
File:
Download Dungan_Rachel_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Gary King, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

4. The Effects of Nicotine on DNA Methylation Patterns of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha Gene

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Open Access
Author:
Patel, Samir Narendra
Title:
The Effects of Nicotine on DNA Methylation Patterns of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha Gene
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Pparα
nicotine
methylation
MspI
HpaII
Real-Time PCR
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor
Byron C Jones, Faculty Reader

6. Does Family History Moderate the Relationship Between Parental Modeling and Parental Approval on College Drinking?

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Open Access
Author:
Kelsey, Caroline Malory
Title:
Does Family History Moderate the Relationship Between Parental Modeling and Parental Approval on College Drinking?
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Alcohol
Family History
Modeling
Approval
Biobehavioral Health
College Students
File:
Download Kelsey_Caroline_DOESFAMILYHISTORYMODERATE.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert James Turrisi, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

8. Theory of Mind and Language Relate to Basic Emotion Recognition in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Open Access
Author:
Dawson, Tracy Anne
Title:
Theory of Mind and Language Relate to Basic Emotion Recognition in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
autism
autism spectrum disorders
emotion recognition
emotions
theory of mind
language
File:
Download Dawson_Tracy_emotionrecognitionautism.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Keith E Nelson, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

9. The effects of allergen and bronchoconstrictor exposure on mucus build-up in the lungs of mice.

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Author:
Mercier, Elise Lorraine
Title:
The effects of allergen and bronchoconstrictor exposure on mucus build-up in the lungs of mice.
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
methacholine
house dust mite
airway inflammation
bronchoconstriction
mucus
goblet cells
asthma
balb/c mice
File:
Download Mercier_Elise_allergenmucus.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Sonia Angele Cavigelli, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor

11. The Effect of the A118G Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of the Mu-Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1) on Loneliness, Social Support, Rumination and Mood

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Author:
Pisciotta, Colleen Margaret
Title:
The Effect of the A118G Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of the Mu-Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1) on Loneliness, Social Support, Rumination and Mood
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Mu-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1)
loneliness
social support
rumination
mood
File:
Download Pisciotta_Colleen_TheA118GSNPandLoneliness.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
William Gerin, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor

13. Strengthening Undergraduate Global Health Curricula at Penn State: Exploring Students' Interestes in Global Health Studies and Careers

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Open Access
Author:
Carrier, Bridgette Alissa
Title:
Strengthening Undergraduate Global Health Curricula at Penn State: Exploring Students' Interestes in Global Health Studies and Careers
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
global health
undergraduate education
desire to help others
international travel
File:
Download Carrier_Thesis_Final_2.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Melina Tanya Czymoniewicz Klippel, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor