This collection contains electronically submitted and retrospectively digitized graduate-level theses from the MSN Program. In September 2020, an e-mail notification was sent to alumni to announce the addition of nursing theses to Athena Commons. If you would like to remove your work from Athena Commons, please send an email to: archives@muw.edu
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Awareness of Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Knowledge Among Mississippi College Students, Chesley Alias, Kaylea Byrd, and Kundriay Spencer
Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography in Primary Care, Olivia Bennett, Stephanie Kimber, Myesha Minor, and Merri Frances Warnat
Health Literacy of Hypertension, Rebecca Buchanan, Rebecca Holman, Rachael Jackson, and Teirra Wynn
Correlation of Social Media Use and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among College Students, Christy Burns, Dylan Gunter, Jasmine Ivy, April Johnson, and Ramona Turner
Electronic Health Record Use Among Older Adults in Primary Care, Alianne Dearman, Kosheya Johnson, Santanna Nesbitt, Jessica Sullivan, and Hayden Tranum
Healthcare Workers' Perception of Workplace Violence, Anna Decker, Rachael Flynn, Brandy Montgomery, and Tyesha Pringle
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Primary Care Provider Knowledge and Utilization of the BEERS Criteria for the Prevention and Management of Polypharmacy in the Elderly, Austin Black, Jessica Pippin, and Presley Keel
Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Implementation of Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations, Lara Blake and Pam White
Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners’ Full Practice Authority in Primary Care in Mississippi, Brittany Bowen, Clare Burnett, and Katie Robertson
Female College Students’ Knowledge of Hormonal Contraception Options and the Associated Risks and Side Effects, Erin Burton, Amber Chancellor, Barbara Ezell, Lauryn Hicks, and Karla Jernigan
Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care, Sarabeth Lee Clark, Mallori McBryde, Taylor Smith, and Lauren Sullivan
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Screening for Caregiver Role Strain Among Primary Care Providers, Harlie Chandler, Katherine Jones, Jade Sullivan, Kayla Thomas, and Monica Williams
Freshman 15: Knowledge and Perceptions of Obesity Among College Students in the Southeastern United States, Kirsten Cox, John Lewis, and Jenny Rogers
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by Primary Care Providers in Mississippi, Kimberly S. Fernando, Claire E. Harrelson, Alisha D. Jones, Kasey M. Rowley, and Reagan L. Walker
Vaping Prevalence Among College Students and Their Knowledge of the Associated Risk of Vaping, Alicia P. Harris, Sarah V. Allman, Laura L. Guidry, and Leah H. Nabors
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Implementation of the 2017 AHA Guidelines by Primary Care Providers in Managing Elevated Blood Pressure a Modifiable Risk Factor of Stroke, Chelsi Archie, Chelsea Bullock, Nekesha Johnson, and Elizabeth Lishman
Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Substance Use, Audrey Bailey, Paden Dawkins, Amber Hankins, and Erin McKinney
Syphilis Screening Among Primary Care Providers, Sarah Christian, Nikki Franklin, Seth Stuart, Casey Tramel, and Sereka Walker
Knowledge of the 2017 American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines, Kelsey Creel, Kristan Kelly, and Linda Turner
Parental Knowledge of Pediatric Car Seat Safety Recommendations, Stephanie Edwards, Erica Elkin, Danley Herring, Maggie Hyer, and Joni Stewart
A Survey of Primary Care Providers’ Strategies to Affect Influenza Vaccination Rates, Jennifer Moffett, Tracy Mitchell, and Vera Simmons
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Mississippi Participating In Practices That Advocate The Nursing Profession, Sarah Adams, Melanie Bush, Lacy Estes, Lisa King, and Paige Long
Knowledge Deficit Of Patients Regarding Organ Donation In The Primary Healthcare Setting, Emily Anders, Kayla Jenkins, Michelle Rainey, and Caitlyn Tennyson
College Students' Knowledge Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Willingness To Participate In Screening, Alison Campbell, Aar'rin McDougal, Eritiki Morris, Nekesha Johnson, and Laura K. Nipper
Patient Knowledge And Perception Regarding Antibiotic Misuse In Primary Care, Aimee Cockerham, Megan McDaniel, Hannah McMillin, Kelly Nash, and April Robinson
An Assessment Of The Utilization Of Geriatric Depression Screenings In Primary Care Providers, Ashleigh Flora, Devi Moon, Tiffine Prisock, Shelby Reeves, and Rachel Romero
Assessment Of Prediabetes Testing Practices Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Blake McCaulley, Marlana McFarland, Erica Mosley, Yvette Munn, and Lindsay Wynne
Utilization Of Genetic Screening Practices By Primary Care Providers For Individuals With Increased Risks For Alzheimer’S Disease, Cindy R. Quinn, Mallory Stockstill, Lucy Barnes, Jalisha Brown, and Angela Reeves
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Mississippi Nurse Practitioners Utilization of Prescription Monitoring Program and the Reduction of Controlled Substances, Michaeline Bailey, Chelsea Lyle, Rhagen Nelson, and Kristin Patterson
Are Health Care Providers Educating 1 heir Patients on Proper Storage and Disposal of Electronic Nicotine Devices?, Larisa Bell, Shada Breeze Chunn, Kaitlyn Smith, and Tammy Steele
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Management Practices Among Primary Care Providers in Northern Mississippi, Jennifer Bolen, Grace Henson, Sabrina McClain, Al Rayburn, and Benjamin Spencer
Knowledge of Women of Childbearing Age Regarding Preconception Counseling, Allison Britt, Shelby Jackson, Jessica McGee, and Jenna Pugh
Compliance of primary care providers with knee osteoarthritis guidelines, Komalben Desai, Catherine Elridge, Ashley Barber, and Melissa Floyd
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix) Knowledge And Practices of Primary Care Providers in Mississippi, Leigh Gault, Casie Brown, Mackinzie Lee, and Kimberly Word
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Self-Reported Practice, Lydia Ruth Rice, Mari Caitlyne Minga, Laken Fulcher, and Eric Yarborough
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Confidence Level Of Primary Care Providers In Authorizing Athletic Return-To-Play, Cassie L. Austin, Laura H. Flippin, Cody R. Gullick, William J. Hodentott, Camille W. Lott, and Hillary B. Lott
Barriers To The Administration Of The Influenza Vaccine, Lauren Babb, Heather Bishop, Carrie Dozier, Renea Hopple, Hannah Marlin, and Jennifer Sartin
Early Detection Of Mild Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults Through The Use Of Annual Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Jordan Fulcher, Donald Tisdale, Charles Knapp, Jessica Mann, and Kayla McMorise
Antibiotic Stewardship Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Foley D. Graham, Hayden S. Kilgore, Kali D. Rogers, Sierra G. Cain, Brittany D. Dickerson, and Kayla L. Warner
Implementation Of The Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines Of Hypertension By The Primary Care Provider, Emily J. Stidham, Meagan Z. Hillhouse, Haley J. Murphy, Shelly R. Parker, Elaina A. Ponder, and Lauren A. Tutor
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Cognitive Screening Practices Of Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Andrea Branch
Opioid And Naloxone Prescribing Practices In Mississippi, Rebecca Brown, Brittany Clayton, Alissa Damiens, Natalie Keyes, Gary A. McPherson, and Anna E. Wiygul
Knowledge And Beliefs Of Parents Of Young Athletes Regarding Sports-Related Overuse Injuries, Kathryn C. Carroll
Influenza Vaccination Of The Older Adult Patient And Documentation By The Healthcare Provider, Victoria Ashley Ford, Suzanne Cox, Lisa Gatwood, and Jeff Moffett
Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Victoria Ashley Ford, Suzanne Cox, Lisa Gatwood, and Jeff Moffett
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Healthcare Providers Monitoring Of Serum Potassium Levels In The Treatment Of Heart Failure, Sara Burwell, Megan Chaney, and Corey Shoemaker
Influenza Vaccination Of The Older Adult Patient And Documentation By The Healthcare Provider, Sara Burwell, Megan Chaney, and Corey Shoemaker
Healthcare Providers Monitoring Of Serum Potassium Levels In The Treatment Of Heart Failure, Lori Duke and Cindy Patrick
Suicide Screening In Primary Care With Patients Diagnosed With Depression, Lori Duke and Cindy Patrick
Healthcare Provider'S Adherence To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention'S Guidelines Regarding The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine In Males, Thomas Fisher, Lori Barkley, and Tawanda Johnson
Suicide Screening In Primary Care With Patients Diagnosed With Depression, Thomas Fisher, Lori Barkley, and Tawanda Johnson
Healthcare Provider'S Adherence To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention'S Guidelines Regarding The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine In Males, Lacey Gullick and Kevin Miller
Tetanus, Diphtheria, And Pertussis Screening And Pertussis Prevention Throughout The Age Span, Lacey Gullick and Kevin Miller
Are Health Care Providers Following Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines For The Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Childhood Obesity?, Cara Harris and Thu Tran
Tetanus, Diphtheria, And Pertussis Screening And Pertussis Prevention Throughout The Age Span, Cara Harris and Thu Tran
Co-Morbidities Associated With Adult Obesity In Mississippi, Richmond Lachney
Are Health Care Providers Following Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity?, Alena Lester, Christian Allison, and Teresa Gail Harris
Managing Congestive Heart Failure : A Study Comparing The Management Provided By A Cardiologist, Family Physician And Nurse Practitioner, Alena Lester, Christian Allison, and Teresa Gail Harris
Healthcare Provider Adherence To Asthma Education Guidelines, Jill Lyle, Misti Garnett, and Lisa Hayes
Managing Congestive Heart Failure : A Study Comparing The Management Provided By A Cardiologist, Family Physician And Nurse Practitioner, Jill Lyle, Misti Garnett, and Lisa Hayes
Adherence To Guidelines For The Screening And Treatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Elderly Patients, Kelly Massey, Rebekah Overstreet, and Franklin Golden
Healthcare Provider Adherence To Asthma Education Guidelines, Kelly Massey, Rebekah Overstreet, and Franklin Golden
Adherence To Guidelines For The Screening And Treatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Elderly Patients, Alyssa Simmons and Mary Williams
Primary Care Management Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Dyslipidemia According To Ncep Atp Iii Guidelines, Alyssa Simmons and Mary Williams
Primary Care Management Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Dyslipidemia According To Ncep Atp Iii Guidelines, Kate Totty, Nancy Grissom, and Shannon Weathers
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
A Change In Pre-Participation Exam Guidelines For Student Athletes In The State Of Mississippi, Alisha Tenhet
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
An Analysis Of Providers' Practices Regarding Smoking Cessation, Laurie Fowler
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Quality Of Life In Men With Prostate Cancer, Pamela Lott Baird
Evidenced Based Practice Considerations Regarding Rural Health And Access To Care, Amy S. Benjamin
The Current Level Of Nursing Knowledge Regarding The Management Of Cardiovascular Disease In Postmenopausal Women, Lynda Smith Hardin
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In The Use Of Homeopathy In Healthcare, Misty Mathis Harris
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion During Pregnancy, Sarah Elizabeth Hendrix
Role Of The Nurse Practitioner: Health Promotion And Education In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention, Alissa Anne Hood
The Role Of The Nurse Pracitioner In End Of Life Care, Caryn Alison Johnson
The Role Of Advanced Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Of Obesity In Children, Pamela Johnson
Patient Satisfaction With Nurse Practitioner Care In Telemergency, Melissa Henry King
Youth Soccer Intervention For Childhood Overweight In Mississippi, Robert A. Leach D.C.
Effect Of Health Disparities On African American Clients, Sonia L. McClinton
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner Regarding The Promotion Of Health In Childhood Obesity, Joanna R. McCollum
Evidence-Based Practice Perspective Of The Effects On Intuition On Clinical Practice As Perceived By The Nurse Practitioner, James Darnell McIntyre
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, James Darnell McIntyre
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michael Collins Nelms
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, Michael Collins Nelms
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Men'S Health Promotion, Ronald Anthony Perkins
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Providing Supportive Care To Patients With Migraine Headaches, Kala White Phillips
Autonomy As It Relates To The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, James A. Ray
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Rosamond Rice
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Michelle Rosamond Rice
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Access To Mental Health Care, Alvin Terry Ricks Jr.
An Evidenced Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Disaster Preparedness And Education, Angeles Lynn Russell Bayou
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In End Of Life Care, C'sara R. Strong
The Relationship Between The Health Behaviors Of Female University Freshmen And Their Academic Success, Courtney Taylor
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective In Effects Of Spirituality On Health Outcomes, Jessica Heard Walling
Evidence-Based Practice Considerations For The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Promoting Resilience, Amanda M. Weeks
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Support Of Families Experiencing Chronic Sorrow, Teresa Ann Wood