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Master of Public Health Thesis and Capstone Presentations

Submissions from 2013 2013

Type II Diabetes and Dietary Preferences in a Rapidly Urbanizing Region of West Africa, Megan Doherty

Development and Evaluation of the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Geriatric Education Center’s (EPaD GEC) Geriatric Oncology Online Toolkit, Mariana R. Kuperman

Do Smoking Cessation Programs Tailored to Specific Audiences Improve Cessation Outcomes?, Neh Molyneaux

The use of interpreters to improve the quality and safety of healthcare through better communication in obstetrical patients: Effect on primary cesarean delivery rate, Stephen A. Pearlman, MD

The Effects of a Standardized Patient Education Program on Self-Management Outcomes in Patients with HIV, Jason J. Schafer

Submissions from 2012 2012

Root Cause Analysis Heart Failure Readmissions at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Moazzum N. Bajwa

An Urban Gardening Evaluation in Philadelphia: How a Garden Affects Social Capital, Health and Community, Julian Barkan

The Low Enrollment into the Affordable Care Act's Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, Preet K. Bassi, JD

Functional Health Literacy and Diabetes Self-Care Adherence, Sabrina Chen

Putting Something of Value at Risk - Assessing Problem Gambling in the Five-County Philadelphia Area, Katie Cranston

Diabetes Mellitus in Camden: The Healthcare Worker's Perspective, Dhvani Doshi

Assessing the Impact of Patient Navigation in a Formerly Homeless Population with Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disabilities, Kasia Kania

Views of Women on Health and Pregnancy: A Community-Based Assessment in Philadelphia, Shale Maulana

The Green Pursuit: Seeking Grant Dollars to Fund the Urban Farming and Environmental Education Program (UFEED), Janet Milliman

Error-Choice Tests of Stigma Surrounding Mental Health at Thomas Jefferson University, Esther D. Moberg

Cigarette Smoking and Ovarian Cancer Risk, Disease Severity, and Survival, Oluwatosin Odunsi

Assessing the Barriers and Knowledge of Patients Regarding Non-Emergent Emergency Department Utilization, Colleen Payton

Blood Pressure Screenings at a Farmers' Market: A Pilot Study, Amy Potts

A Qualitative Assessment of African Americans' Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Hospice Care, Stephanie Reed

Breastfeeding Profile of Mothers in the Maternity Care Coalition Program, Lori Singerman

Improving Medical Student Education about Preventive Services, David Skhirtladze, MD

The Role of African-American Churches in Addressing HIV/AIDS and Other Health Issues in Philadelphia, Donielle Sturgis

Assessing the Health Literacy Environment: Three Domains of Literacy Evaluated in a Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, Erin Winterhalter

Submissions from 2011 2011

A Nutrition Inquiry Focused on the Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Bhutanese Refugees in Philadelphia, Brandon C. Cherry

Weight Status and Colorectal Cancer Screening by Gender, Race and Ethnicity, Heather Bittner Fagan, MD

Home is where the Health Is: Housing, Health and Wellness in a Chronically Homeless Population, Jessica W. Hamilton

GOT WORMS?: Planning and Evaluation of a Culturally Appropriate Health Education Pilot Program for the Control of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in Rwandan Village Children, Pier Hart

Assessing Nutrition Knowledge, Skill and Attitudes in Adolescent Girls, Tatyana Jean

Unmet Need Within the Korean American Community: Mental Health and Higher Education From Three Perspectives, Hae Lina Kim

Maternal Health Workforce Shortages in Southeast Pennsylvania, Jacqueline E. Kohl

Mothers’ Hospital Experience with Breastfeeding: Education and Support in Metropolitan Philadelphia, Katherine E. MacLean

Evaluation of Sustainability of Prosthetic Services in a Post-Disaster Setting Case Study: Crudem Prosthetic Lab, Anita Mohandas, MSc

Assessing Vaccine Access, Barriers, and Youth-Friendly Provider Characteristics for Adolescent Females Seeking Information on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, Melisa Mordenti

The Need for a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax in Philadelphia – Policy Analysis, J M. O'Dell

Use of Internet-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education: Emmi Solutions, Esther Pak

Price, Access and Education at Philadelphia Farmers' Markets, Anna M. Quinn

Submissions from 2010 2010

Maximizing Volunteerism in Youth Shelters: Improving Orientation and Communication Strategies, Boudu G. Bingay

A Process Evaluation of the Clinic-Community Intervention Program: Jefferson's Family Medicine Practice Weight Management Program based on the Chronic Care Model, Ashley Bowersox

Performance Eating for Athletic Kids (PEAK) Pilot-Testing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for an Athletics Based After-School Program, Brian Burke

Stage of Diagnosis of Breast Cancer and Socioeconomic Status in a Universal Healthcare System: A Population-Based Study in Emilia-Romagna, Italy., Daniel Friedberg

Patient Awareness of Practicing Hand Hygiene: An Intervention for Hospitalized Oncology Patients, Brianna C. Germain

The Passage of Pennsylvania's Act 62 (HB 1150): From Concept to Health Policy, Eugene Goeser

The Impact of the Closing of a Local Maternity Ward on Pregnant Women in North Philadelphia, Shilpa Jadhav

The Convergence of Law and Medicine: Program Planning and Evaluation of a Medical-Legal Partnership, Shannon Mace

Barriers to Medication Adherence in Patients Undergoing Recovery, Rohit A. Moghe

Performance of Colorectal Cancer Screening Steps in Primary Care, Salini Mohanty

Assessing the Safety Profile of the 2009 Monovalent H1N1 Vaccine: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, Megan T. Morris

Global Health Ministry Medical Missions: Volunteer Motivations, Maura A. Murphy

Community Benefit: Fulfilling the Mission of an Urban Hospital System Public Health Assessment and Planning to Benefit Underserved Communities, Jillian Necky

Organizational Culture and Dynamics of Primary Care Groups (PCGS) In the Local Health Authority (LHA) of Parma, Italy, Valerie P. Pracilio

A Comparison of Intermediate Outcomes of Diabetes Care in the Diabetes Information and Support for your Health (DISH) Program in the Jefferson Family Medical Associates Practice, Jeffrey A. Reitz

Consenting Patients to Oncology Based Clinical Trails: Do Clinical Researchers' Fully Understand the FDA Required Elements of the Consent Form Document?, J. Schoppe

Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices of Hispanic Type 2 Diabetics in South Philadelphia, Heidi Swan

Assessment of Patient and Provider's Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Related to Oral Health Care During Pregnancy., Megha Vaid, B.D.S.

Knowledge and Perceived Barriers about Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Diabetes in an Urban Academic Environment, Manisha Verma, MD

Using Community Based Participatory Research and Community Engagement Approaches with Established Community Partnerships to Assess Barries to HPV Immunization with Gardasil in Underserved Girls and Adolescents in a Philadelphia Neighborhood, Amina Wirjosemito

Submissions from 2009 2009

Eating health: Attitudes, behavior, and barriers to eating healthy across race in four Philadelphia neighborhoods, Sheena Ahlawat:

Evaluation of the 215 Go Program, Semhal Berhane

The Growing Incidence of Premature Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) and the Impact of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy on BPD, Trevor T. Fusaro

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Towards Cigarette Smoking in HIV-Positive Populations: An In- Depth Qualitative Study, Monica Getahun

Banning Game-Time Drinking: An Analysis of Medical Emergencies at the Nation's Largest Collegiate Football Stadium, Patrick Gomella

Using the Kids Database Survey to Evaluate the Experiences of Vaccination Providers with an Immunization Information System within the Philadelphia Area, Kathleen Grant

Factors Associated with Failure to Attend a Postpartum Care Visit 21-56 Days Following A Live Birth at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Colleen M. Horan, MD

Attitudes and barriers of cancer patients towards participation in yoga intervention: exploring racial differences, Desai Krupali

Barriers to Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials: Improvements Recommendations for Missed Opportunities to Address Disparities, Michelle Marinucci

Assessment of viral hepatitis screening policies and practice in Philadelphia methadone maintenance programs, Amy Micheli

Identifying risk factors and prevention methods for lyme disease associated with outdoor activities in Chester county, Pennsylvania: A retrospective cohort study, Jaclyn O'Pella

The Impact of Prenatal Care and Its Relationship to Birth Outcomes at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Samiyeh J. Price

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Related to Soil-Transmitted Helminthes in Rwandan Villages, Priscilla Sepe

The Association of Lifestyle Choices on the Risk of Impairment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: An Analysis of Aerobic Exercise, Alcohol Consumption and Cigarette Smoking, Azmat J. Shah

Toxocariasis in the United States and the Burden of Neglected Disease: Public Health Policies For Increasing Awareness and Prevention, Jennifer Smith

Initiation of breastfeeding in an inner-city population: cross-sectional study., Deepam Thomas