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21. 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

22. 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

24. 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

26. 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

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

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Open Access
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

29. 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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Open Access
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

31. 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

32. A Study of the Effectiveness of Opioid Treatment between Workers' Compensated Patients and Non-workers' Compensated Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

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Open Access
Author:
Kammerman, Jacob S
Title:
A Study of the Effectiveness of Opioid Treatment between Workers' Compensated Patients and Non-workers' Compensated Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
opioid
treatment
workman's compensation
VAS
musculoskeletal
File:
Download Kammerman_Jacob_opioidsworkerscompensation.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Frank Martin Ahern, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Faculty Reader
Henriette Evans, Thesis Honors Advisor

35. The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Measurements of Mothers' Quality of Life One Year Postpartum

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Open Access
Author:
Shears, Haley Elizabeth
Title:
The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Measurements of Mothers' Quality of Life One Year Postpartum
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Postpartum
depressive symptoms
coparenting
sleep
cortisol
File:
Download Shears_Haley_maternaldepression.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Douglas Michael Teti, Ph D, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

36. The Temporal Associations Between Agitation and Passivity in Dementia in Elderly Nursing Home Residents

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Open Access
Author:
Gibson, Kaitlin Marie
Title:
The Temporal Associations Between Agitation and Passivity in Dementia in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
dementia
agitation
passivity
CMAI
PDS
gender
File:
Download Gibson_Kaitlin_temporal_associations_between_agitation_and_passivity.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Linda Ann Wray, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

38. Training and personal protection equipment use among hispanic farmworkers: a qualitative analysis

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Open Access
Author:
George, Sienna Kelsey
Title:
Training and personal protection equipment use among hispanic farmworkers: a qualitative analysis
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Theory of Planned Behavior
pesticides
behavior
attitudes
training
knowledge
File:
Download George_Sienna_Training_and_personal_protection_equipment_use_among_hispanic_farmworkers-_a_qualitative_analysis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Shedra Amy Snipes, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

39. Trait anxiety and its relationship to peripheral cytokine production in a healthy human sample

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Open Access
Author:
Francois, Olivia Mischele
Title:
Trait anxiety and its relationship to peripheral cytokine production in a healthy human sample
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
anxiety and inflammation
depression
proinflammatory cytokines
human
trait anxiety
state anxiety
cortisol
File:
Download Francois_Complete_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Sonia Angele Cavigelli, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor

40. Perceptions of Mental Illness in America and Tanzania: Combining Modern and Traditional cultures

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Open Access
Author:
Thieman, Jackie
Title:
Perceptions of Mental Illness in America and Tanzania: Combining Modern and Traditional cultures
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Mental health
Culture
Perceptions
Traditional
Modern
Tanzania
United States of America
Intervention
File:
Download THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Collins O Airhihenbuwa, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Lori Anne Francis, Thesis Honors Advisor