Doctoral Dissertations (Chair)
- Bibb Freeman, M. (2014). A multivariate risk factor analysis of HIV and syphilis comorbid infection. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Chadyuk, A. (2013). A test of an evolutionary theory of adiposity gain induced by long sleep in descendants of European hunter-gatherers (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Chiverton, C. (2007). The effects of postpartum depression on childrearing attitudes (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Cooley, J. (2009). The use of contact theory to explain attitudes toward gay men and lesbians (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Croft, A. (2014). Risk factors influencing recovery in whiplash trauma (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Davila-Torres, R. (2010). Behavioral factors associated with retention of Hispanics in a methadone maintenance outpatient program (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Duncan, G. (2006). The effects of climate, autonomy, relatedness and competency on self-determination in college athletes (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Fine, S. (2014). The influence of same-sex marriage legislation on psychological distress in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gachanja, G. (2012). Child, parent, and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on HIV infection status disclosure to children (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Greywolf, D. (2006). Social support, sexual identity development stage, internalized, and external homophobia in lesbian, gay, bisexual youth (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Hunter, K. (2006). The relationship between cognitive-behavioral coping skills and substance abuse relapse in adolescents (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Ives, S. (2010). The impact of an online orientation program on the imposter phenomenon, self-efficacy, and anxiety (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Johnson, G. V. (2006). Parents’ decision-making process regarding noninvasive medical treatment of minor traumatic brain injury patients in the emergency room. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Jorissen, S. (2008). The attitudes of paid residential caregivers toward the sexuality of adults with developmental disabilities (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Keller, F. P. (2013). The relationships among knowledge, attitudes, subjective norms, and intentions regarding tattooing in current and prospective tattoo clients (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Lemery, R. (2008). Development and validation of the internalized sexual prejudice scale (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Lewis, S. (2008). The attitudes of paid residential caregivers towards the sexuality of adults with developmental disabilities (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Madison, S. (2014). Patterns of health care use by mothers with low and elevated risk of postpartum depression and their infants (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Manuzak, A. (2010). Hawaii 3ForLife: Utility model for hepatitis B screening and immunization (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Miller, M. (2007). Effects of highly sexualized images of women in visual media on adolescent females’ objectified body consciousness and feminine ideology (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Moxley-Paquette, E. (2013). Testing a structural equation model of language-based cognitive fitness (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award recipient, 2013.
- Price, J. (2007). Why (m)other? An exploration of choice etiology in nonbiological moms (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Salhany, C. (2006). The use of within-situation safety-seeking behaviors and depression in patients with panic disorder (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Schindler, L. (2012). A mixed methods examination of the influence of dimensions of support on training transfer. Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Shirley, J. (2013). Effects of humor on teacher stress, affect, and job satisfaction (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Thrasher, A. (2003). Cognitive distortions of lottery gamblers (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN (2003 Outstanding Dissertation honorable mention).
- Valila, J (2008). The relationship between personality type and drug of choice among substance users (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Wilson, D. R. (2005). Stress management for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse: A holistic inquiry (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Doctoral Dissertations (Committee Member)
- Anisoke, K. (2010). Socioeconomic conditions and the risk of HIV/AIDS infection among African American women (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Bradway, B. (2011). Correlates of resilience among American Indians in a Northwestern US state (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Brownlow, S. (2009). The effects of recalling and ruminating about previous humiliating experiences on cortisol levels (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Davis, A. (2005). The relationship between perceptions of childhood touch experiences and perceived stress (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- El-Amin, C. (2009). Personal and professional spirituality: Muslim social workers’ perspectives (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Fremont, P. (2004). Covert workplace aggression (Unpublished doctoral dissertation (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN (Walden University 2005 Outstanding dissertation honorable mention).
- Fountain, T. (2007). The effects of beliefs and coping on emotional response to surgical abortion (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Fraim, N. (2009). Breast cancer self-examination among female university students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Franken, L. (2011). Advanced oxidation treatment in a health care building for reducing mMicrobiological populations in the air and on surfaces (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Glover-Johnson, C. (2010). The impact of employee’s perceptions of leadership characteristics of immediate supervisors on job related absenteeism (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Hotaling, M. (2011). Effect of clinical laboratory practitioner licensing on wages. Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Joerg, L. (2004). The experience of being mentored during the dissertation phase of a doctoral degree at a distance-learning university: A phenomenological study (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Johnson, T. (2008). Clergy and secular counselors: The education effect and moral reasoning (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Kara, R. (2012). Predicting HIV testing intention among recent African immigrants. Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Kasper, R. (2004). Academic achievement and the early mental health initiative (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Matos, R. (2013). The influence of personal experience attributes on collective decision making (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Mciff, B. (2010). Child and parental perception of the physical environment and its impact on fourth to sixth grade students’ perceptions in physical activity (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Minard, S. (2011). Community policing by part time community leaders: A qualitative multiple case study (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Muraresku, L. (2011). The influence of self-serving leadership on candidate selection. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Newman, V. (2005). Identifying stressors through the cognitive activation theory of stress: Nontraditional versus traditional students (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Novak, A. (2010). Application of the precaution adoption process model to reduce the risk of falls in healthy community dwelling elders over the age of 65 (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Ortiz, V. E. R. (2015). Influence of social network variables on Hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus transmission risk behaviors among Puerto Rican injecting drug users (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Parks, G. (2004). Juvenile sex offender recidivism: An examination of typological differences in risk assessment (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN (Walden University 2005 Outstanding Dissertation honorable mention).
- Persaud, T. (2011). A comparative analysis of the nonrapid and rapid HIV testing programs regarding the diagnosis and prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Phillips, M. (2005). An analysis of emotional intelligence and faculty qualities necessary for success in a non-traditional classroom setting (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Ricci-Stiles, N. (2007). Predictors of job satisfaction for gay, lesbian, and bisexual employees (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Romberger, D. (2005). Gender differentiation and relational aggression in late childhood (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Servis, G. (2014). Predictors of marital satisfaction for civilian wives of active-duty U.S. Army soldiers (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Stinnette, D. (2009). Locus of control and adjustment to vision loss among people with age related macular degeneration (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Syphers, D. G. P. (2015). Cultural beliefs and experiences of formal caregivers providing dementia care to American Indians (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Tinsley, T. (2010). The assessment of behavior changes through the gender-specific composition of adolescent anger management treatment groups (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Weekes, J. (2014). The impact of self-care on social workers in health settings (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- White, E. (2009). Continuing education for health personnel: Viewpoints of higher educational institutions (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Wilson, J. (2014). The relationship between the associated symptoms of First Nation peoples’ historical losses and organizational commitment in the Canadian workplace (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Witty, K. (2010). Individual, social, and environmental characteristics and perceived susceptibility of HIV in Belize, Central America: A community survey (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Wolff, R. (2007). Self-efficacy for prelingually deaf adults’ decision to have CIs and subsequent changes in their lives (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Worth, K. (2014). Effects of learning communities on community college students’ success: A meta-analysis (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Master’s Thesis (Chair)
- Barton, D. (2005). Social development of children with developmental disabilities: Birth to six years (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Best, R. (2005). Alcoholism: A multifactor approach (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Dabney, C. (2009). The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Daum, J. (2005). Resilient younger widows: A phenomenological study of coping, personal growth, and self-efficacy (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. (Nominated for 2005 MAGS Outstanding Thesis Award).
- Downes, H. (2007). Stress-related conditions in children: A comparison of coping techniques (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gaffney, P. (2005). Comparing pressures to use and not to use alcohol and marijuana (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Goldston, B. (2005). Examining the influence of organizational culture on employee attitudes and organizational performance (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Hefner, H. (2004). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and early television viewing (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Henady-Korba, D. (2005). The effects of divorce on children: A mother-son perspective (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Higham, D. (2005). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parent involvement in schools (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Hill-Gibbons, A. (2004). The brain and behavior: Degeneration, rejuvenation, and prevention (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Hopkins-Cox, B. (2005). Bisexuality: Learning to accept (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Krone, B. (2005). Sex or gender: A review of the works that attempt to explain differences in male and female mathematics achievement (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Lewis, S. (2007). Anxiety in educational settings: A comparison between online and traditional graduate students (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Schindler, L. (2006). Crisis management and institutional preparedness: Effectively managing student suicide threats at on-line institutions (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Schreiner, A. (2006). Nurse stress and burnout in health care settings (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Smith, A. (2007). Developing standards of competence for executive coaches (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Vore, E. (2006). The relationship between physical activity and academic performance among elementary school students (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Winsor, D. (2006). The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Master’s Thesis (Committee Member)
- Anton, L. (2004). The effects of meditation on anxiety levels in college students (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Cheltenham, P. (2008). The CARICOM single-market and its implications for HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and support services in Barbados (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Ciampi, D. (2004). Terrorism: Motivational factors in middle-Eastern culture. Walden University.
- Claude, J. (2011). The role of faith-based therapy in treating depression in African Americans (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Humphreys, M. (2005). The dynamics of family disruptions and academic achievement in youth (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Klingeman, M. (2005). The etiology of bipolar disorder: A glial hypothesis (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. (Walden University 2006 Outstanding Thesis Award)
- Verhamme, K. (2006). Increasing self-regulated behavior in special education students (Unpublished master’s thesis). Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
- Wong, J. (2011). Sexual crucible couple sex therapy for treating Hong Kong Chinese husbands with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and their wives. Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.