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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Needs Assessment for a Web-Based Support Resource for Patients with a Pathogenic Variant in LMNA , Dylan M. Allen

Evaluation of a Story-telling Approach to Educate Minority Populations About Inherited Cancer , Celestyn B. Angot

Using the Genetic Counseling Skills Checklist to Characterize Prenatal Genetic Counseling , David A. Cline

Reframing Resistance, Resilience, and Racial Equity in Maternal Health: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Paternal Involvement and the Racial Disparity in Severe Maternal Morbidity , Marshara G. Fross

Student Perceptions of the Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants and Preferences for Health Education , Ana Gutierrez

Relationships between Leading and Trailing Indicators at Construction Sites in Yanbu Industrial City, Saudi Arabia , Anas H. Halloul

Variability of Air Sampling Results Using Air-O-Cell Cassettes , Christina M. Haworth

Use of Silica Dust and Lunar Simulants for Assessing Lunar Regolith Exposure , Layzamarie Irizarry-Colon

The Aging Workforce: How it Relates to Incident Rates within a Distribution Warehouse and a Chemical Manufacturing Building , Elisabeth V. Jones

Fuzzy KC Clustering Imputation for Missing Not At Random Data , Markku A. Malmi Jr.

Piloting a Spanish-language Web-based Tool for Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing , Gretter Manso

Development of a ddPCR Multiplex to Measure the Immune Response to Borrelia burgdorferi. , Kailey Marie McCain

A Healthcare Claims Investigation of Parasomnia Epidemiology, Associations with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Correlates , Anh Thy Ha Nguyen

Diet and Salivary Microbiome on Cardiovascular Risk and Glycemic Control in Participants with and without Type 1 Diabetes: The CACTI Study , Tiantian Pang

Evaluation of Two Methods to Estimate Wet Bulb Globe Temperature from Heat Index , Stephi Pofanl

Intimate Conversations: A Mixed-Methods Study of African American Father-Adolescent Sexual Risk Communication , Shanda A. Vereen

Assessment of ISO Heart Rate Method to Estimate Metabolic Rate , Karl Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Outcomes of a Periodic Exposure Assessment of Workers at a University Campus , Logan M. Armagast

Evaluating the Effect of Public Health Governance Structure and Public Opinion on COVID-19 Disease Control Interventions , Daniel Chacreton

Alpha Synuclein: A therapeutic target and biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease , Max Chase

A Study of Noise Exposures for Amusement Park Employees by Positions and Ride Categories , Danielle M. Dao

Bayesian Network-based Diagnostic Support Tool with Limited Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Work-related Elbow Injuries , Cristina Maria Franceschini Sánchez

Host-Pathogen Coevolution Between Tasmanian Devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) and Devil Facial Tumor Disease , Dylan Garret Gallinson

Measurements of Generalizability and Adjustment for Bias in Clinical Trials , Yuanyuan Lu

Examining the Relationship between Racial Respect among Black Early Childhood Professionals and their Perceptions of Black Children , Kayla Nembhard

Etiology of sterile intra-amniotic inflammation: An exploratory study , Zoe M. Taylor

Evaluating and Improving a Novel Toolkit for Implementation and Optimization of Lynch Syndrome Universal Tumor Screening , Tara M. Wolfinger

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Exploring Adult Attachment in Intimate Relationships among Women who Were Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Childhood: A Convergent Mixed Methods Approach , Ngozichukwuka C. Agu

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Disinfectant-Impregnated Wipes Versus Detergent Wipes for Surface Decontamination , Jacob Amadin

Limited Point of Care Ultrasound Clinical Decision Support Model for Work-related Injuries of the Shoulder Utilizing Bayesian Network , Gwen Marie Ayers

Synthesis of a Multimodal Ecological Model for Scalable, High-Resolution Arboviral Risk Prediction in Florida , Sean P. Beeman

Feasibility of a Virtual Group Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Acadia W. Buro

Defining Codes Based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research in the Context of the Implementing Universal Lynch Syndrome Screening , Jasmine A. Burton-Akright

Americans’ Familiarity, Interest, and Actions with Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing , Riley L. Carroll

Does Better A1C Control Worsen Osteoarthritis? An Electronic Health Record Cross-Sectional Study , Sarah C. Cattaneo

Analysis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Gene Expression Profiles in a Prospective, Community-based Cohort , Jan Dahrendorff

Differential Privacy for Regression Modeling in Health: An Evaluation of Algorithms , Joseph Ficek

Does Time-Weighted Averaging for WBGT and Metabolic Rate Work for Work-Recovery Cycles? , John W. Flach

Screening of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder: Identifying Factors Impacting Implementation of Screening Recommendations Using the Theoretical Domains Framework , Tara R. Foti

Epigenetic Potential in an Introduced Passerine , Haley E. Hanson

Face Mask Use to Protect Against COVID-19; Importance of Substrate, Fit, and User Tendencies , Evelyn Kassel

Novel Educational Material for Patients with a Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) in a Cancer Risk Gene , Meghan E. Kelley

Mechanisms and Mitigation: Effects of Light Pollution on West Nile Virus Dynamics , Meredith E. Kernbach

Seasonality in Competence to Transmit West Nile Virus for a Widespread Reservoir , Kyle L. Koller

Mealtimes in Early Childhood Education Centers During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Responsibilities, Interactions, and Best Practices , Joanna Mackie

Development and Validation of an Isothermal Amplification Assay for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus , Mikayla D. Maddison

Evaluating the Development and Implementation of Campus-based Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention Programming , Robyn Manning-Samuels

Bait-and-Kill: Targeting a Novel Heme Biochemical Pathway in Hundreds of Cancers , Christopher G. Marinescu

Acclimatization Protocols and Their Outcomes , Ayub M. Odera

Promoting HPV vaccination with vaccine-hesitant parents using social media: a formative research mixed-method study , Silvia Sommariva

Sleep Diagnoses and Low Back Pain in U.S. Military Veterans , Kenneth A. Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Journey Mapping the Minority Student’s Path Toward Genetic Counseling: A Holistic Picture , Tatiana E. Alvarado-Wing

Using Observations from the UAW-Ford Ergonomic Assessment Tool to Predict Distal Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders , Zachariah T. Brandes-Powell

Do Similar Exposure Groups (SEG) differ from Air Force base to Air Force base? A Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) noise exposure comparison of Moody AFB and MacDill AFB. , Miriam F. Escobar

Predictors of Premature Discontinuation from Behavioral Health Services: A Mixed Methods Study Guided by the Andersen & Newman Model of Health Care Utilization , Shawna M. Green

Non-invasive Sex Determination and Genotyping of Transgenic Brugia malayi Larvae , Santiago E. Hernandez Bojorge

Does Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Preeclampsia Among Primigravid Women? , Astha Kakkad

Evaluating Effects of Cancer Genetic Counseling on Several Brief Patient Impact Measures , Alyson Kneusel

Impact of Heat-Related Illness and Natural Environments on Behavioral Health Related Emergency and Hospital Utilization in Florida , Natasha Kurji

The Quantification of Heavy Metals in Infant Formulas Offered by the Florida WIC Program , Naya Martin

Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida , Samuel Matos-Bastidas

Spatial and Temporal Determinants Associated with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Activity in Florida , Kristi M. Miley

Using Observations from the UAW-Ford Ergonomic Assessment Tool to Predict Low Back Musculoskeletal Disorders , Colins Nwafor

On the Importance of Context: Examining the Applicability of Infertility Insurance Mandates in the United States Using a Mixed-Methods Study Design , Nathanael B. Stanley

Exploration of Factors Associated with Perceptions of Community Safety among Youth in Hillsborough County, Florida: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Approach , Yingwei Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

The Ability of the U.S. Military’s WBGT-based Flag System to Recommend Safe Heat Stress Exposures , David R. Almario

The Relationship between Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Derived Metrics and Indices of Glycemic Control , Ryan Bailey

“Man plans but ultimately, God decides”: A Phenomenological Investigation of the Contextual Family Planning Beliefs of Recently Resettled Congolese Refugee Women in West Central Florida. , Linda Bomboka Wilson

‘If He Hits Me, Is That Love? I Don’t Think So’: An Ethnographic Investigation of the Multi-Level Influences Shaping Indigenous Women’s Decision-Making Around Intimate Partner Violence in the Rural Peruvian Andes , Isabella Li Chan

An Assessment of the Role of Florida Pharmacists in the Administration of Inactivated Influenza Vaccine to Pregnant Women , Oluyemisi O. Falope

Epidemiological Analysis of Malaria Decrease in El Salvador from 1955 until 2017 , Tatiana I. Gardellini Guevara

Self-Collected Sampling Methods for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening Among College Women: Exploring Patient-Centered Intervention Characteristics , Stacey B. Griner

The Relationship Between Hand and Wrist Musculoskeletal Disorders and Hand Activity and Posture , Warren M. Henry

Speeding Diagnosis and Saving Money Using Point of Care Ultrasound Rather Than MRI for Work-related MSK Injuries , Jared A. Jeffries

Mitigating Barriers to Chronic Disease Risk Factor Prevention and Management in Disadvantaged Communities , Krys M. Johnson

Comparing Family Sharing Behaviors in BRCA Carriers with PALB2 Carriers , Joy E. Kechik

Investigating Air Pollution and Equity Impacts of a Proposed Transportation Improvement Program for Tampa , Talha Kemal Kocak

Exploring Young Women’s Choice to Initiate Use of Long-acting Reversible Contraception: A Mixed Methods Approach , Helen Mahony

Evaluation of Clinical Practices and Needs about Variants of Uncertain Significance Results in Inherited Cardiac Arrhythmia and Inherited Cardiomyopathy Genes , Reka D. Muller

Effects of Medications with Anticholinergic Properties and Opioids on Cognitive Function and Neural Volumetric Changes in Elderly Australians , Malinee Neelamegam

Sundaas Story: A Mixed-Methods Study of Household Sanitation Provisioning in Urban Informal Housing in India , Sarita Vijay Panchang

A Retrospective Study of the Opioid Epidemic and Fentanyl Related Overdose Fatality Cases in a Florida West Coast Medical Examiner District Population , Anne Terese Powell

Using Predicted Heat Strain to Evaluate Sustainable Exposures , Samantha L. Thacker

Isokinetic Sampling Efficiency Differences for Blunt Edge vs Sharp Edge Sampling Probes , Cory A. Treloar

Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to Investigate Daily Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (emtricitabine/tenofovir DF) Implementation via Community-based HIV Testing Sites in Florida , Deanne E. Turner

“We can learn some things from them, but they can learn some things from us too”: Intergenerational Perceptions of Shared Infant Feeding Information , Alexis L. Woods Barr

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Comparison of Modeled and Measured Pesticide Concentrations in Air , Trenell Davis Boggans

Effectiveness of Biocide Substitution and Management Plan Implementation for the Control of , Adelmarie Bones

Design, Construction, and Characterization of the University of South Florida Wind Tunnel , Jason S. Garcia

Characterization of Scanning Mobility Particle Sizers For Use With Nanoaerosols , Michael R. Henderson

Validation of the Thermal Work Limit (TWL) Against Known Heat Stress Exposures , Danielle L. Kapanowski

Validation of a New Concept for Measuring Respirable Dusts , Xiao Liu

Occupational Noise Exposure Evaluation of Airline Ramp Workers , Adekunle Ogunyemi

Reduction in Needlestick Injuries Using a Novel Package of Interventions , Kamal Thakor Patel

Ability of the ISO Predicted Heat Strain Method to Predict a Limiting Heat Stress Exposure , Edgar Prieto

Developing the Evidence Base for Mental Health Policy and Services: Inquiries into Epidemiology, Cost-Benefits, and Utilization , Joseph L. Smith

Occupational Sharps Injuries in Medical Trainees at the University of South Florida: A Follow-up Study , Kourtni L. Starkey

Particles in Welding Fumes , Rebecca T. Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Effects of Maternal Folate on Fetal Brain and Body Size among Smoking Mothers , Korede K. Adegoke

The Influence of Tropical Forests and Climate Change on the Fates of Select Organic Pollutants in a Jamaican Watershed , Kayon Barrett

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Public Health Dissertations

Dissertations from 2024 2024.

Distinguishing Collaboration From Other Forms of Group Work to Build and Pilot a New Collaboration Assessment Tool For More Informed and Effective Collaboration , Leigh Alderman

Improving Understanding of Overdose Trends in the United States Using Multiple Surveillance Data Sources , Shannon Casillas

One in Two: Lived Experiences of HIV Seroconversions among Black Sexual Minority Men in the HIV Workforce , Daniel Driffin

Understanding the Role of Mindfulness for Physical Activity Among Black/African American Women with Arthritis , Elizabeth Fallon

Participatory Community-Academic Research Partnerships for Health Equity , Michelle Marcus

A Comprehensive Policy Analysis to Address the Public Health Dilemma of Systemic Ableism and Patient Distress Following Prenatal Screening for Disabilities , Stephanie Meredith

Risk and Protective Factors in the Caregiving Context for Violence Exposure Outside of the Home, HIV Risk, and HIV Infection Among Youth Ages 13 to 24 in Lesotho , Elizabeth Perry

Arrested Mobility™: Policy Grounded Health Equity Solutions and Actions for Georgia , Tony Price

Mathematical Modeling to Support Public Health Officials with Evaluating Immunization and Non-pharmaceutical Intervention Strategies During and Outside Periods of Outbreak Response , Gabriel Rainisch

The Place-Based Impacts of Social Determinants of Health: An Examination of Social and Structural Influences , Nikita Rao

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Among Women with a Live Birth: Findings from The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 25 US Jurisdictions, 2021. , Beatriz Salvesen von Essen

Nicotine, Tobacco, Marijuana Use Typologies among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth and Young Adults in the United States , Michael Brandon Talley

Novel Tools to Measure Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Populations at Higher Risk in the United States , Laura A. Vonnahme

Dissertations from 2023 2023

Relationships between Body Mass Index, Adiposity Distribution and Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Tuberculosis from the Country of Georgia , Tsira Chakhaia

Application of epidemiologic methods to investigate the heterogenous impact of COVID-19 , Sushma Dahal

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Tobacco Use, Tobacco Advertising Exposure and Its Effects on Subsequent Tobacco Use Among U.S. Youth , Vuong Van Do

Pandemics, Epidemics, and Public Health Crises– Oh My! An Examination of Tobacco Use During Public Health Emergencies , Robert T. Fairman

Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: An Examination of Benefits and Barriers. , Olivia K. Golan

Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease Among Working-Age US Adults , Kiara Maddox

Community Engagement in the International Emergency Response to Ebola, 2014-2016 , Daniel W. Martin

Examing how Nurses' Personal Experiences with Mental Illness Relate to Stigma and Discrimination against People with Mental Illness in Rural Northern Uganda. , Connie Olwit

Patterns of Tobacco Product Use in the US Population using the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study , Wellington C. Onyenwe

Unintended Pregnancies Among Adult Mothers Who Have Not Graduated High School: Family Planning Intentions, Birth Control Practices, and Optimal Interpregnancy Intervals , Alexandria L. Parham

Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Assess the Service Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Atlanta , Jasmine Rockwell Heard

Virtual Delivery in Home Visiting: A Qualitative Exploration of SafeCare® Provider Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Ashley E N Watson

Dissertations from 2022 2022

Understanding the Role of Preemption in the United States and the Relationship between State-level Preemption Policies and Vulnerability and Mortality during the COVID-19 Pandemic , Maeh Al-Shawaf

Exploring Issues of Substance Use Among Special Populations , Victoria Churchill

Postpartum Social Support Experiences of Black Mothers with Depression during COVID , Brooke DiPetrillo

Factors Affecting Healthcare Access Among Diverse Populations: Implications for the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond , Michelle Mavreles Ogrodnick

Measuring Progress Toward Epidemic Control in a High-Prevalence District: Comparison of Alternate Methods of Incidence Estimation, Trends in HIV Incidence, and Impact of Misclassification on Outcome Estimates in the Chókwè Health and Demographic Surveillance System , Robert Nelson

Analyzing and Contextualizing Experiences of Sexual Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations , Zainab G. Nizam

A Longitudinal Examination of the Sociality of Cardiovascular Disease and its Most Common Risk Factor, Hypertension , Brenda Parker

Assessing for Social and Economic Inequities in Vocational Rehabilitation Services among Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities , Bridgette M. Schram

Comparative Assessment of Methodology to Forecast and Assess the Transmission Potential of Epidemics/Pandemics , Amna Tariq

Role of Anti-tobacco Campaign and Tobacco Marketing in Tobacco Use Behaviors among the US Population , Yu Wang

Public Health and Economic Implications of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions in the State of Georgia , Renee White

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Water Quality in the Chattahoochee River Watershed, 2010-2019: An Analysis of Spatiotemporal Variations of Total Coliforms, Escherichia Coli, Turbidity, and Optical Brighteners along Surface Waters , Sarah N. Anderson

Examining the Relationship between Perceived Neighborhood Context on Sexual Risk Behaviors among Black Men who Have Sex with Men in the South , Terrika Barham

Leveraging Federal Policies to Prevent and Respond to Communicable Disease Outbreaks , Samuel Clasp

Use of Cigarette and Non-cigarette Combustible Tobacco Products Among African Americans: An Examination of Risk Factors and Protective Factors , Cherell Cottrell-Daniels

Longitudinal Analyses Of Frailty Trajectories Among European Older Adults , Linh Dinh

Differences in the Association between Use of Electronic Vaping Products and Subsequent Tobacco and Marijuana Use among US Youth , Zongshuan Duan

Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment Use and Infection Prevention Behaviors to Protect Healthcare Workers , Kimberly Erukunuakpor

HIV and HCV Outcomes Among People Who Inject Drugs: Identifying those at most risk for transmission and opportunities for prevention , Kimberly N. Evans

Making The Case to Improve the Availability and Reliability of Public Health Spending Data: An Examination of Preventive Care Expenditures among High-Income Countries from 2000 to 2019 , Kristy Hayes

Violence against Children and Youth, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Their Associated Health Outcomes: Global Perspectives from Nigeria, Zambia, and a Systematic Scoping Review , NaeHyung Lee

A Longitudinal Analysis of Trajectories and Predictors of Fidelity Using the SafeCare Parenting Model , Matthew J. Lyons

Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Diseases of Public Health Importance and Implications for Interventions in High Transmission Settings in Sub-Saharan Africa , Leah Moriarty

Expanding U.S. Unintentional Drug Overdose Surveillance Using Novel Data Sources and Analyses , Desiree Mustaquim

Correlates and Contexts of High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Youth in the Slums of Kampala: Implications for HIV Prevention and Program Development , Jane B. Palmier

Post-Tuberculosis Metabolic Disease and Mortality Among Patients Treated for Tuberculosis , Argita Salindri

Characterizing Household Preparedness and Emergency Supply Kit Possession in the United States -- 2020-2021 , Amy Helene Schnall

Local Health Department activities to address health disparities: What do public health practitioners view as impactful? , Shaunda Scruggs DrPH

Hypoglycemia in the Hospital and in the U.S. Population , Payal Suresh Shah

Population-level Characterization of Nocardiosis in the United States , Rita M. Traxler

Understanding and Enhancing the Beliefs and Practices of Parent Educators and the Use of Corporal Punishment by Caregivers , Jyll Walsh

Dissertations from 2020 2020

Characterization of Men with Hemophilia B and Factors Associated with Treatment Practices, Participating in the Community Counts Registry from 2014 to 2018. , Fiona M. Bethea

Justice Involvement and Stress in U.S. Adult Women , Joy Burns

Associations of Chronic Infectious and Non-infectious Disease Comorbidities with HIV Clinical Outcomes , Nang Kyaw

Comparative Assessment of Epidemiological Models for Analyzing and Forecasting Infectious Disease Outbreaks , Kimberlyn Roosa

Predictors of Late Stage Cervical Cancer Diagnoses and Disparities in the U.S. (A Closer Look at the Interactions Between Characteristics of Access, Women & Place) , Yamisha Rutherford

Dissertations from 2019 2019

An Epidemiology of Adolescent Obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean , Lynnette A. Ametewee

An Examination of Family and Provider Factors Predicting Behavior Change in Real-World Implementations of a Behavioral Parenting Model , Jessica Brown

The Impact of Child Maltreatment on Suicidal Ideation, Polysubstance Use, and Sexual Risk Behaviors , Rachel Culbreth

Examining the Relationships between Early Sexual Debut and Social Norms, Sexual Behaviors, and Sexual Violence in Nigerian Girls and Young Women , Natasha Deveauuse-Brown

Encouraging Action During Overdose Events – the Good, the Bad, and the Barriers , Thomas Griner

Race, Discrimination, and Substance Use , Dina Jones

Transgender Women's Health: HIV/AIDS and Beyond... , Krishna Kiran Kota

Dissertations from 2018 2018

Social Media Marketing to Encourage HIV Testing among Young Black College Men , Jamal Jones

Factors Associated with Adults’ Perceptions of Nicotine and Nicotine e-Liquid Harm to Young Children and Associations with Nicotine Handling Behaviors in the Home , Catherine Blanchard Kemp

Measuring Parent Engagement in a Group-based Parent-focused Prevention Program (Legacy for Children TM) to Improve Child Development Outcomes , Akilah Heggs Lee

Differences in Exposure to Perfluorocarbons and Renal and Liver Function among Foreign-Born U.S. Residents , Reynolds A. Morrison

Child Maltreatment Victimization and Adolescent Weapon Carrying: Exploring the Role of In-Home Firearm Access and Parent-Child Relationships , Melissa Osborne

Evaluating Racial and Geospatial Disparities and Contextual Factors in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer among Women with Breast Cancer , Lia Scott

Beyond an Epidemic: Examining the Syndemic Relationship between Alcohol, Violence and HIV among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala , Malikah Waajid

The Impact of Medical Home on Outcomes for Children with Special Health Care Needs , Rebecca Wells

Child Maltreatment-Related Homicides: Examining Characteristics and Circumstances in the Context of Victim-Perpetrator Relationship , Rebecca Wilson

Opioid Misuse Among Students Pursuing Higher Education , Heather A. Zesiger PhD

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Bicycling for Transportation: Health and Destination, Results of a survey of students and employees from a southern urban university , Joseph M. Bryan

An Examination of the Gender Disparities in Receiving Diabetes-specific Healthcare Services , Matthew Jackson

The Concurrent and Longitudinal Associations of Bullying Perpetration, Acceptance of Partner Violence, and Adolescent Dating Violence Perpetration , Alana M. Vivolo-Kantor

The Connection between Marijuana, Cigarette Smoking and Metabolic Syndrome among Adults in the United States , Barbara Yankey

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Machine Learning Approaches for Assessing Moderate-To-Severe Diarrhea in Children , Tracy L. Ayers

Health Literacy in High-Risk Populations , Iris Feinberg

Evidence-based Child Maltreatment Prevention: An Examination of Risk and Novel Approaches , Katelyn Guastaferro

Quality Improvement in Stroke Care and Its Impact: the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry Experience , Moges Ido

Combined Environmental and Social Stressors in Northwest Atlanta's Proctor Creek Watershed: An Exploration of Expert Data and Local Knowledge , Na'Taki Osborne Jelks

Syndromic Surveillance using Poison Center Data: An Examination of Novel Approaches , Kai Yee Law

The Influence of Caregiver Mental Health On Parenting Focused Intervention Service Utilization and Parenting Behavior Change , Tia McGill Rogers

Effects of an Evidence-Based Parenting Program on Physiological Markers of Stress among at-risk Parents for Child Maltreatment , Ashwini Tiwari

Examination of Latin American Community-Based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Public Spaces: Analyzing Effectiveness, Applicability and Transferability Across National Contexts , Andrea D. Torres

Access To Care and Social/Community Characteristics and for People Diagnosed and Living with HIV in California, 2014 , William H. Wheeler

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Psychosocial and Oxidative Stress and Health of Adults , Francis Annor

Electronic Cigarettes: Associated Beliefs and Reasons for Use among US Adults , Ban A. Majeed

Exploring Leading Causes of Childhood Morbidity using the Global Enterics Multicenter Study (GEMS), Rural Western Kenya, 2008-2012 , Katharine A. Schilling

Chronic Disease and County Economic Status: Does It Matter Where You Live? , Kate M. Shaw

Arthritis Impact on Employment Participation among U.S. Adults: A Population-based Perspective , Kristina A. Theis

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Cardiovascular Disease among commercially insured adults with type 1 diabetes in the US , 2016-2019 , Orighomisan F. Agboghoroma

Improving Black Maternal Outcomes in Christian County, KY: A Social Marketing Approach to Perinatal Provider Change , Ariel A. Arthur

Current Linkage to Treatment and Recovery Support Services for Patients with a Substance Use Disorder: A Survey of Kentucky Physicians , Seif Atyia, Terry Bunn, Dana Quesinberry, and Timothy S. Prince

Empirical Insights into Survivorship Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of CoC Accredited Hospitals in Kentucky , Amanda M. Beckett

Changes in Primary Care Availability in Appalachia , Whitney Beckett

Redefining ED Utilization: A Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Perspective , David Bennington

The Relationship Between Social Vulnerability and Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Kentucky , Karcyn Brummett

The Effects of Stigma within the PrEP Care Cascade Among People Who Inject Drugs in Rural Kentucky , Abby Burton

Dental Outreach in Academic Dental Settings , Tisha Clayborn

A Case Study in Prospective Program Evaluation , Sarai Rosemary Combs

A Case Study in Program Evaluation: A Prospective Program Evaluation of Timely Reporting and Action of an Infectious Disease Outbreak , Destiny Cozart

INVESTIGATING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND DRUG SELLING AMONG PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS IN RURAL APPALACHIA, KENTUCKY , Grace A. Debo

Fall 2023 COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Uptake in Kentucky , Abigail Dial

Human papilloma virus type 16 seroprevalence among men living with HIV , Ashley Duff

Adolescent Vaccination Rates and Pharmacists' Ability to Prescribe and Administer , Paul Jake Faulkner

McCovid Campaign – A Social Media Implementation to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Counties , Harper Ford

Interprofessional Collaboration in a Lung Cancer Screening Learning Collaborative , Angela Fu

Novel cannabinoid use among young adults in Lexington, Kentucky , Victoria A. Hamilton

Evaluating a High School MRSA Prevention Program: A Case Study , Jamie Henning

The Distribution of CP-CRE cases from 2013-2020 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky , Hannah Hiscox

DEMOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE WHO HELP OTHERS INJECT DRUGS: A STUDY OF PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN APPALACHIA KENTUCKY , Ryli Hockensmith

EVALUATION OF PUBLIC RADON MESSAGING IN KENTUCKY AS COMPARED TO THREE OTHER STATES , Abigail Knapp

Characterizing the Relationship Between the Presence of Depression Risk, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Benzodiazepine Use to Get High , Julia Kollitz

Trust in Local Health Departments: A Cross-Sector Analysis of Urban and Rural Communities , Kelsie Kwok

The Relationship Between Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms at 3 Timepoints and Infant Sleep Practices at 6-Month Follow-Up in a Population of Mothers in Santo Domingo, Ecuador , Kassidy Lane

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• Nicholas Walliman - Oxford Brookes University, UK
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This is a revised edition of Nicholas Walliman's best-selling Your Undergraduate Dissertation , which has been specially tailored to the needs of those studying health, social care and related subjects. All the central topics are covered, with comprehensive information and guidance on crucial issues such as ethics, research governance and appraising the quality of the evidence. Relevant 'real life' examples are also included, drawn from a wide range of settings.

This guide offers a genuinely accessible and supportive source of advice that will be welcomed by undergraduates in working towards their final year dissertation in health and social care. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub  for tips, resources and videos on study success!

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The text is difficult to read and there are far more engaging books on this subject. Really not applicable to widening participation students.

I will be recommending this book for health care degree learners. The book is set out well and has a variety of information that is useful not only when preparing for dissertation in both health care and social work. Some sections go beyond dissertation and thus also can be an invaluable reference book when in professional practice.

this text is recommended for all Undergraduate students about to embark on their major project

very helpful book easy to navigate.

This the perfect text for our public health department's junior year writing course.

This book was sent during the summer when I was unable to review it in enough depth. However I shall be suggesting it as a supplemental text

This book will be recommended to our students. It contains some invaluable chapters that students will find useful.

This is a useful text which contains valuable information for all undergraduate students completing their dissertaion. I have given it a personal recomendation to a number of students who have learning differences as I feel it will benefit them particualrly.

In addition to midwifery students, I will also be recomending this text to nursing, radipgraphy and social work students I am in contact with during Interprofessional learning modules.

A book I have recommended to several students enbarking on writing their dissertation. No feedback as yet as to whether sudents have found it useful.

Presented in a question and answer ‘manual’ style text this book is a must have for undergraduates wishing to get a successful grasp on the complex field of research. It offers a clear introduction to various types, approaches and methods used and accepted within the discipline of Health and Social Care. Te title of the book does not do the text justice - it would be advisable to obtain this user friendly read before approaching any written paper/essay involving research, and can then be referred to during extended projects as a guide to focus and keep on track!! With plenty of suggested further reading this book makes a great companion on an otherwise, LONELY journey.

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Dissertations from 2024 2024

Malaria Epidemiology in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Tools for Use in a Region of Low Malaria Transmission , Estee Y. Cramer and Estee Y. Cramer, Public Health

Development and Validation of the Updated Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire , SUSAN PARK, Public Health

Dissertations from 2023 2023

Air Pollution and Child Health in Accra, Ghana: Spatial, Temporal, and Socio-Economic Analysis , Abosede S. Alli, Public Health

PREPARE* Project: Examining Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal Health and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices. *PREPARE: Perinatal Remote Education for Pandemic Resilience , Ruthfirst E. A. Ayande, Public Health

Impact of Child/Parent Characteristics on Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Preschool-Aged Children, a Latent Class Analysis of Obesity-Related Factors and Obesity Risk, and the Qualitative Impact of 9-11 Year Old's Perception of Unhealthy Food Marketing , Jennifer E. Carroll, Public Health

INFLUENCES OF HIGH-FAT DIET AND ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA IN EARLY LIFE ON INTESTINAL TUMORIGENSIS LATER IN LIFE , Ting-Chun Lin, Public Health

Inverse Probability Weighting in Survival Analysis and Network Analysis , Yukun Lu, Public Health

A lifestyle Intervention and Predictors of Health Behaviors Among At-Risk Hispanic Women , Madhuri Palnati, Public Health

Epidemiologic Analysis of Infectious Disease Data , Teah R. Snyder, Public Health

The Impact of High-fat Diet in Early Life on Breast Cancer Development Later in Life , Ying Tang, Public Health

Methods for Generating, Calibrating, and Evaluating Probabilistic Forecasts and Nowcasts of Infectious Disease Targets , Nutcha Wattanachit, Public Health

Weight Bias in Pre-Professional Health Students , Heather A. Wemhoener, Public Health

Dissertations from 2022 2022

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERCEPTION OF DIET QUALITY: ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY (NHANES) 2007-2018 , Kiara Y. Amaro-Rivera, Public Health

HORMONES AND BREAST CANCER: THE INFLUENCE OF ESTROGENIC ACTIVITY, VITAMIN D, AND VITAMIN D BINDING PROTEIN ON BREAST CANCER RISK AND SURVIVAL , Etienne X. Holder, Public Health

Elucidating Mechanisms Influencing Maternal Postpartum Health: The Protective Benefits of Breastfeeding and Associations with Allostatic Load, Experiences of Stress, and Resiliency , Bi-sek J. Hsiao, Public Health

STATISTICAL MACHINE LEARNING METHODS FOR MULTIVARIATE PATTERN ANALYSIS OF FMRI HIGH-DIMENSIONAL DATA , Minming Li, Public Health

Interplay of Environmental Pollutants and Folate in the Etiology of Autistic Traits Analysis Using Multipollutant Approaches , Michael T. Mascari, Public Health

Oxybenzone and the Mammary Gland: Impact of an Environmental Pollutant on Health, Disease & Ethical Decision-Making , Klara Matouskova, Public Health

Multi-pathogen Infectious Disease Inference and Prediction via State-space Approaches and Filtering Methods , Xi Meng, Public Health

Impact of Loss to Follow-up and Time Parameterization in Multiple-Period Cluster Randomized Trials and Assessing the Association Between Institution Affiliation and Journal Publication , Jonathan Moyer, Public Health

The Political Economy of Intimate Partner Violence and Crisis Management: An Institutional Ethnography in Rural Vermont , Anna L. Mullany, Public Health

VITAMIN A RICH FOODS CONSUMPTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM SELECTED REGION IN UGANDA , Joyce Nankumbi, Public Health

Estimation of Causal Effects in Complex Clustered Data , Joshua R. Nugent, Public Health

SPERM EPIGENETICS MEDIATES THE EFFECTS OF PATERNAL PRECONCEPTION PHTHALATE EXPOSURES AND AGING ON REPRODUCTIVE OUTCOMES AND EMBRYONIC PROGRAMMING , Oladele Amos Oluwayiose, Public Health

Gaussian Graphical Models for Omics Data: New Methodology and Applications , Katherine H. Shutta, Public Health

Bayesian Hierarchical Temporal Modeling and Targeted Learning with Application to Reproductive Health , Herbert P. Susmann, Public Health

Endocrine Disrupters and Adverse Health Outcomes Among Post-Menopausal Women , Gabriela Vieyra, Public Health

The Impact of a Lifestyle Intervention on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease and Type II Diabetes among At-Risk Hispanic Women , Kathryn A. Wagner, Public Health

Development of Bayesian temporal models for global health estimation in data-limited settings , Zhengfan Wang, Public Health

MIXTURE MODELS FOR INTERVAL CENSORED OUTCOMES , Yibai Zhao, Public Health

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Mental Health and Adiposity: The Effects of Racial Discrimination and Social Relationships , Nicole D. Fields, Public Health

Sleep, Reproduction, and Pregnancy , Joshua R. Freeman, Public Health

APPLIED INFECTIOUS DISEASE FORECASTING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH , Graham Gibson, Public Health

Associations of Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels, Breast Cancer Risk Factors, and Breast Cancer Risk , Nydjie P. Grimes, Public Health

Statistical Methods to Accommodate Censored Covariates in Regression Analysis , Jingyao Hou, Public Health

Association of Reproductive Factors With Risk of Early Natural Menopause , Christine Rose Langton, Public Health

INVESTIGATING THE DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACTS OF 3,3’-DICHLOROBIPHENYL (PCB-11) IN ZEBRAFISH (DANIO RERIO) , Monika A. Roy, Public Health

High-dimensional Feature Selection and Multi-level Causal Mediation Analysis with Applications to Human Aging and Cluster-based Intervention Studies , Hachem Saddiki, Public Health

Targeted Learning for Effect Modification in Randomized Clinical Trials and Cluster Randomized Trials , Guandong Yang, Public Health

IMPORTANCE OF IRON HOMEOSTASIS IN BEIGE AND BROWN ADIPOCYTES , Jinseon Yook, Public Health

POTENTIAL BIOACTIVES AND INFLAMMATORY MEDIATORS REGULATING ADIPOSE TISSUE FUNCTION IN OBESITY , Seok-Yeong Yu, Public Health

REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF TEMPORAL BIOMARKER EFFECTS UNDER NESTED CASE-CONTROL STUDIES , Yiding Zhang, Public Health

Dissertations from 2020 2020

THE ASSOCIATION OF THE INFLAMMATORY POTENTIAL OF DIET WITH INFLAMMATION AND DEPRESSION AMONG U.S. ADULTS: NHANES 2005-2010 , Deniz Azarmanesh, Public Health

No More War: A Public Health Approach to Identifying Successful Steps to Promote Peace in the Horn of Africa , John Erus Lopeyok, Public Health

Rare Diseases in the United States: Establishing prevalence, the insurance experience, and orphan drug expenditures in Medicare Part D , Tai Pasquini, Public Health

BAYESIAN METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF REPORTING ERRORS FOR DATA-SPARSE POPULATION-PERIODS WITH APPLICATIONS TO ESTIMATING MORTALITY , Emily Peterson, Public Health

Dissertations from 2019 2019

MULTI-LEVEL BARRIERS TO ART ADHERENCE AMONG HIV-INFECTED WOMEN IN RURAL ESWATINI: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH , Nozipho Becker, Public Health

IMPROVING CHINESE MOTHERS’ HEALTH LITERACY: A WECHAT INTERVENTION , Qiong Chen, Public Health

Cross-Cutting Narratives of Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant Women and Mothers: Implications for Humanistic Care , Alice Fiddian-Green, Public Health

AGING-IN-COMMUNITY: THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL ON ACCESSORY-DWELLING UNIT ACCESS AND UTILIZATION AMONG OLDER AMERICANS , Travis M. Gagen, Public Health

Methods for Making Policy-Relevant Forecasts of Infectious Disease Incidence , Stephen A. Lauer, Public Health

THE PREVENTION OF OBESITY-ASSOCIATED COLORECTAL CANCER VIA DIETARY SUPPRESSION OF INFLAMMATION-DRIVEN WNT-SIGNALING , Jinchao Li, Public Health

Dissertations from 2018 2018

FOKI VITAMIN D RECEPTOR GENE POLYMORPHISMS AND METABOLIC HEALTH IN PREGNANT SAUDI WOMEN , Maysa Alzaim, Public Health

Consumer Behaviors, Added Sugar Intake, Diet Quality, Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome Risks among Adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010 , Shanshan Chen, Public Health

GENDER, CLASS, CASTE AND HEALTH STATUS OF ABANDONED ELDERLY WOMEN IN BANGALORE, SOUTH INDIA , Olya Clark, Public Health

INVESTIGATIONS OF THE ROLE OF ACCULTURATION IN CANCER SCREENING AND PHTHALATES IN BREAST CANCER RISK AND WEIGHT AND BODY MASS INDEX CHANGE , Mary V. Diaz Santana, Public Health

ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING QUALITY AND EQUITY IN PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY , Sarah L. Goff, Public Health

Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Active Duty Army Servicewomen. Trends and Implications for Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury. , Melanie K. Hosker, Public Health

EPIGENETIC MODIFICATION OF VITAMIN D-INDUCED GENE EXPRESSION IN HUMAN COLORECTAL AND BREAST CANCER CELL LINES , Sharmin Hossain, Public Health

Social Determinants of Cardiometabolic Disease Control: An Ecosocial Approach , Cristina Huebner Torres, Public Health

The Impact of Perceived and Observed Food Environments on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Obesity: A Theory-based Study among U.S. Older Adults , Qianzhi Jiang, Public Health

Micronutrient Status and Telomere Length in Adult Men and Women. , Christy S. Maxwell, Public Health

Vitamin D, Calcium, and Dairy Consumption and Risk of Early Menopause , Alexandra C. Purdue-Smithe, Public Health

Phthalates, Embryo Development, and Sperm DNA Methylation , Haotian Wu, Public Health

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Patient-Centered Medical Home Model of Care for Non-Elderly Adults with Mental Illness: Preventive Care, Healthcare Quality, Services Utilization, and Cost Analyses , Jennifer Bowdoin, Public Health

MICRONUTRIENTS, INFLAMMATION AND DEPRESSION AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY 2005-2008 , Joycelyn M. Faraj, Public Health

Labor Force Participation, Disability, and Implications for Healthcare Utilization and Employment , Lawrence C. Pellegrini, Public Health

UNDERSTANDING FOOD LITERACY AND ITS USE IN A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS. , Catherine A. Wickham, Public Health

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HIGH DIMENSIONAL DATA ARISING FROM LARGE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES , Hui Xu, Public Health

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Distributing Condoms and "Hope": Race, Sex, and Science in Youth Sexual Health Promotion , Chris A. Barcelos, Public Health

Gestational Weight Gain and Maternal Health Among Hispanic Women , Megan W. Harvey, Public Health

Macronutrients and the risk of premenstrual syndrome , Serena C. Houghton, Public Health

Assessment of Gambling and Co-occurring Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders: Implications for Public Health , Nene C. Okunna, Public Health

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Gestational Diabetes, Infant Feeding Practices, and Early Indicators of Obesity Risk in a Sample of Mother-Infant Dyads in the U.S. , Kimberly N. Doughty, Public Health

Economics of Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs Approved in the United States , Jing Hao, Public Health

The effects of menopausal vasomotor symptoms and changes in anthropometry on breast cancer etiology , Victoria Hart, Public Health

Factors Affecting the Quality of Services Provided to Female Survivors of Sexual Violence in Nairobi, Kenya: Perspectives from Health Practitioners , Leso Munala, Public Health

Association of Dietary Factors with Menstrual Cycle Characteristics , Radhika Natarajan, Public Health

Impact of Exercise During Pregnancy on Maternal Outcomes Among a High-Risk Population , Carrie Nobles, Public Health

Dissertations from 2014 2014

Associations Between Vitamin D Status, Adiposity, And Inflammatory Biomarkers In Young Women (18 – 30 Years) , Adolphina Addo-Lartey, Public Health

NUTRITIONAL, HORMONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER , Susan Nicole Boyer Brown, Public Health

Data Analysis And Study Design In The Presence Of Error-prone Diagnostic Tests , Xiangdong Gu, Public Health

Psychosocial Factors Affecting Pregnant Hispanic Women , Marushka L. Silveira, Public Health

Stress and Depression during Pregnancy among Hispanic Women: Risk for Adverse Birth Outcomes and the Role of Physical Activity , Kathleen Szegda, Public Health

EVALUATING PREDICTORS OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S DIETARY INTAKE LATENT VALUE UNDER DIFFERENT MIXED MODELS , Shuli Yu, Public Health

Dissertations from 2012 2012

Understanding maternal health-care seeking behavior in low-income communities in Accra, Ghana , Patricia Anafi

Understanding Maternal Health–Care Seeking Behavior In Low-Income Communities In Accra, Ghana , Patricia Anafi, Public Health

Maternal and Fetal Factors Associated with Labor and Delivery Complications , Prasad L. Gawade, Public Health

Latent variable modeling for biomarker analysis , Yan Liu

Latent Variable Modeling For Biomarker Analysis , Yan Liu, Public Health

Dietary Patterns and their Relationship to Sociodemographics, Health Behaviors, and the Risk of Hypentension Among Adults in Pakistan , Nilofer Fatimi Safdar, Public Health

Dissertations from 2011 2011

Micronutrient Intake and Premenstrual Syndrome , Patricia O. Chocano-Bedoya, Public Health

Factors associated with genital tract trauma at spontaneous vaginal delivery , Susan A DeJoy

Tree-based methods and a mixed ridge estimator for analyzing longitudinal data with correlated predictors , Melissa Eliot

Classification and risk factors of sporadic anovulation in a longitudinal evaluation of menstrual cycle hormone patterns , Kristine E Lynch

Dissertations from 2010 2010

What Toxicologists and Risk Assessors Think About Hormesis: Results of a Knowledge and Opinion Survey , Amy C. Jones, Public Health

Developing Best Linear Unbiased Estimator In Finite Population Accounting For Measurement Error Due To Interviewer , Ruitao Zhang, Public Health

Developing best linear unbiased estimator in finite population accounting for measurement error due to interviewer , Ruitao Zhang

Dissertations from 2009 2009

Approaches To Estimation Of Haplotype Frequencies And Haplotype-Trait Associations , Xiaohong Li, Public Health

Modifiable Risk Factors for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among Latina Women , Shannon Renee Turzanski Fortner, Public Health

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100+ Healthcare Research Topic Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you’re looking for a healthcare-related research topic , but aren’t sure where to start. Here, we’ll explore a variety of healthcare-related research ideas and topic thought-starters across a range of healthcare fields, including allopathic and alternative medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacology and public health.

NB – This is just the start…

The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the healthcare domain. This is the starting point, but to develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. In it, we cover the process of writing a dissertation or thesis from start to end. Be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to find a high-quality research topic.

Overview: Healthcare Research Topics

• Allopathic medicine
• Alternative /complementary medicine
• Veterinary medicine
• Physical therapy/ rehab
• Optometry and ophthalmology
• Pharmacy and pharmacology
• Public health
• Examples of healthcare-related dissertations

Allopathic (Conventional) Medicine

• The effectiveness of telemedicine in remote elderly patient care
• The impact of stress on the immune system of cancer patients
• The effects of a plant-based diet on chronic diseases such as diabetes
• The use of AI in early cancer diagnosis and treatment
• The role of the gut microbiome in mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety
• The efficacy of mindfulness meditation in reducing chronic pain: A systematic review
• The benefits and drawbacks of electronic health records in a developing country
• The effects of environmental pollution on breast milk quality
• The use of personalized medicine in treating genetic disorders
• The impact of social determinants of health on chronic diseases in Asia
• The role of high-intensity interval training in improving cardiovascular health
• The efficacy of using probiotics for gut health in pregnant women
• The impact of poor sleep on the treatment of chronic illnesses
• The role of inflammation in the development of chronic diseases such as lupus
• The effectiveness of physiotherapy in pain control post-surgery

Topics & Ideas: Alternative Medicine

• The benefits of herbal medicine in treating young asthma patients
• The use of acupuncture in treating infertility in women over 40 years of age
• The effectiveness of homoeopathy in treating mental health disorders: A systematic review
• The role of aromatherapy in reducing stress and anxiety post-surgery
• The impact of mindfulness meditation on reducing high blood pressure
• The use of chiropractic therapy in treating back pain of pregnant women
• The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine such as Shun-Qi-Tong-Xie (SQTX) in treating digestive disorders in China
• The impact of yoga on physical and mental health in adolescents
• The benefits of hydrotherapy in treating musculoskeletal disorders such as tendinitis
• The role of Reiki in promoting healing and relaxation post birth
• The effectiveness of naturopathy in treating skin conditions such as eczema
• The use of deep tissue massage therapy in reducing chronic pain in amputees
• The impact of tai chi on the treatment of anxiety and depression
• The benefits of reflexology in treating stress, anxiety and chronic fatigue
• The role of acupuncture in the prophylactic management of headaches and migraines

Topics & Ideas: Dentistry

• The impact of sugar consumption on the oral health of infants
• The use of digital dentistry in improving patient care: A systematic review
• The efficacy of orthodontic treatments in correcting bite problems in adults
• The role of dental hygiene in preventing gum disease in patients with dental bridges
• The impact of smoking on oral health and tobacco cessation support from UK dentists
• The benefits of dental implants in restoring missing teeth in adolescents
• The use of lasers in dental procedures such as root canals
• The efficacy of root canal treatment using high-frequency electric pulses in saving infected teeth
• The role of fluoride in promoting remineralization and slowing down demineralization
• The impact of stress-induced reflux on oral health
• The benefits of dental crowns in restoring damaged teeth in elderly patients
• The use of sedation dentistry in managing dental anxiety in children
• The efficacy of teeth whitening treatments in improving dental aesthetics in patients with braces
• The role of orthodontic appliances in improving well-being
• The impact of periodontal disease on overall health and chronic illnesses

Tops & Ideas: Veterinary Medicine

• The impact of nutrition on broiler chicken production
• The role of vaccines in disease prevention in horses
• The importance of parasite control in animal health in piggeries
• The impact of animal behaviour on welfare in the dairy industry
• The effects of environmental pollution on the health of cattle
• The role of veterinary technology such as MRI in animal care
• The importance of pain management in post-surgery health outcomes
• The impact of genetics on animal health and disease in layer chickens
• The effectiveness of alternative therapies in veterinary medicine: A systematic review
• The role of veterinary medicine in public health: A case study of the COVID-19 pandemic
• The impact of climate change on animal health and infectious diseases in animals
• The importance of animal welfare in veterinary medicine and sustainable agriculture
• The effects of the human-animal bond on canine health
• The role of veterinary medicine in conservation efforts: A case study of Rhinoceros poaching in Africa
• The impact of veterinary research of new vaccines on animal health

Topics & Ideas: Physical Therapy/Rehab

• The efficacy of aquatic therapy in improving joint mobility and strength in polio patients
• The impact of telerehabilitation on patient outcomes in Germany
• The effect of kinesiotaping on reducing knee pain and improving function in individuals with chronic pain
• A comparison of manual therapy and yoga exercise therapy in the management of low back pain
• The use of wearable technology in physical rehabilitation and the impact on patient adherence to a rehabilitation plan
• The impact of mindfulness-based interventions in physical therapy in adolescents
• The effects of resistance training on individuals with Parkinson’s disease
• The role of hydrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia
• The impact of cognitive-behavioural therapy in physical rehabilitation for individuals with chronic pain
• The use of virtual reality in physical rehabilitation of sports injuries
• The effects of electrical stimulation on muscle function and strength in athletes
• The role of physical therapy in the management of stroke recovery: A systematic review
• The impact of pilates on mental health in individuals with depression
• The use of thermal modalities in physical therapy and its effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation
• The effect of strength training on balance and gait in elderly patients

Topics & Ideas: Optometry & Opthalmology

• The impact of screen time on the vision and ocular health of children under the age of 5
• The effects of blue light exposure from digital devices on ocular health
• The role of dietary interventions, such as the intake of whole grains, in the management of age-related macular degeneration
• The use of telemedicine in optometry and ophthalmology in the UK
• The impact of myopia control interventions on African American children’s vision
• The use of contact lenses in the management of dry eye syndrome: different treatment options
• The effects of visual rehabilitation in individuals with traumatic brain injury
• The role of low vision rehabilitation in individuals with age-related vision loss: challenges and solutions
• The impact of environmental air pollution on ocular health
• The effectiveness of orthokeratology in myopia control compared to contact lenses
• The role of dietary supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, in ocular health
• The effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure from tanning beds on ocular health
• The impact of computer vision syndrome on long-term visual function
• The use of novel diagnostic tools in optometry and ophthalmology in developing countries
• The effects of virtual reality on visual perception and ocular health: an examination of dry eye syndrome and neurologic symptoms

Topics & Ideas: Pharmacy & Pharmacology

• The impact of medication adherence on patient outcomes in cystic fibrosis
• The use of personalized medicine in the management of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease
• The effects of pharmacogenomics on drug response and toxicity in cancer patients
• The role of pharmacists in the management of chronic pain in primary care
• The impact of drug-drug interactions on patient mental health outcomes
• The use of telepharmacy in healthcare: Present status and future potential
• The effects of herbal and dietary supplements on drug efficacy and toxicity
• The role of pharmacists in the management of type 1 diabetes
• The impact of medication errors on patient outcomes and satisfaction
• The use of technology in medication management in the USA
• The effects of smoking on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics: A case study of clozapine
• Leveraging the role of pharmacists in preventing and managing opioid use disorder
• The impact of the opioid epidemic on public health in a developing country
• The use of biosimilars in the management of the skin condition psoriasis
• The effects of the Affordable Care Act on medication utilization and patient outcomes in African Americans

Topics & Ideas: Public Health

• The impact of the built environment and urbanisation on physical activity and obesity
• The effects of food insecurity on health outcomes in Zimbabwe
• The role of community-based participatory research in addressing health disparities
• The impact of social determinants of health, such as racism, on population health
• The effects of heat waves on public health
• The role of telehealth in addressing healthcare access and equity in South America
• The impact of gun violence on public health in South Africa
• The effects of chlorofluorocarbons air pollution on respiratory health
• The role of public health interventions in reducing health disparities in the USA
• The impact of the United States Affordable Care Act on access to healthcare and health outcomes
• The effects of water insecurity on health outcomes in the Middle East
• The role of community health workers in addressing healthcare access and equity in low-income countries
• The impact of mass incarceration on public health and behavioural health of a community
• The effects of floods on public health and healthcare systems
• The role of social media in public health communication and behaviour change in adolescents

Examples: Healthcare Dissertation & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a healthcare-related research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various healthcare-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• Improving Follow-Up Care for Homeless Populations in North County San Diego (Sanchez, 2021)
• On the Incentives of Medicare’s Hospital Reimbursement and an Examination of Exchangeability (Elzinga, 2016)
• Managing the healthcare crisis: the career narratives of nurses (Krueger, 2021)
• Methods for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection in pediatric haematology-oncology patients: A systematic literature review (Balkan, 2020)
• Farms in Healthcare: Enhancing Knowledge, Sharing, and Collaboration (Garramone, 2019)
• When machine learning meets healthcare: towards knowledge incorporation in multimodal healthcare analytics (Yuan, 2020)
• Integrated behavioural healthcare: The future of rural mental health (Fox, 2019)
• Healthcare service use patterns among autistic adults: A systematic review with narrative synthesis (Gilmore, 2021)
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Combatting Burnout and Compassionate Fatigue among Mental Health Caregivers (Lundquist, 2022)
• Transgender and gender-diverse people’s perceptions of gender-inclusive healthcare access and associated hope for the future (Wille, 2021)
• Efficient Neural Network Synthesis and Its Application in Smart Healthcare (Hassantabar, 2022)
• The Experience of Female Veterans and Health-Seeking Behaviors (Switzer, 2022)
• Machine learning applications towards risk prediction and cost forecasting in healthcare (Singh, 2022)
• Does Variation in the Nursing Home Inspection Process Explain Disparity in Regulatory Outcomes? (Fox, 2020)

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. This is an important thing to keep in mind as you develop your own research topic. That is to say, to create a top-notch research topic, you must be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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