Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Isokinetic Sampling Efficiency Differences for Blunt Edge vs Sharp Edge Sampling Probes, Cory A. Treloar
“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
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
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
Social Supports, Stress and Birth Outcomes among Latina Mothers in Pinellas County, Florida, Maridelys Detres
Back Muscle Endurance as Measure by Ito Test Duration, Ronald Figueredo
An Exposure Assessment of Paper Dust in a Coupon Manufacturing Facility, Danny C. Fink
Influence of Environmental Parameters on Mold Sampling Results, Benjamin Fishman
Occupational Noise Exposure Evaluation of a group of Groundskeepers at a University Campus, Monica Elisa Garcia
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Targeted Herpes Zoster Vaccination in Adults 50-59 at Increased Cardiovascular Risk, Kathleen M. Glassner
The Ability of the U.S. Army Heat Strain Decision Aid (HSDA) to Predict a Limiting Heat Stress Exposure, Katelynn E. Glisson
Reduction of Airborne Silica Concentration Using a Novel Sand Coating Technology, Elizabeth Rains Lloyd
Estimating The Impact of a Select Criteria Pollutant (PM2.5) on Childhood Asthma in Florida, Shabnam Mehra
Distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Among Demographic Categories, Giorvanni Merilis
A Historical Assessment of Asbestos Exposure, Abatement Methods and Containment Efficacy During Asbestos Containing Material Removal Activities at a Large Federal Facility, Daniel A. Newfang
Predicting Hand Surface Area from a Two-Dimensional Hand Tracing, Myles O'Mara
Effects of Temperature on the Emission Rate of Formaldehyde from Medium Density Fiberboard in a Controlled Chamber, William Swankie
Analyzing Indoor and Outdoor Heat Index Measurements in Kitchens, Allison Welch
Ability of Physiological Strain Index to Discriminate Between Sustainable and Unsustainable Heat Stress, Dwayne Wilson
Severe Maternal Morbidity in Florida: Risk Factors and Determinants of the Increasing Rate, Lindsay Shively Womack
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Comparison of Urinary PAHs among Firefighters and Asphalt Pavers, Theodore Aquino
Assessment of the Role of Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase in Drug-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Alexis I. Brinkerhoff
The Effect of Seasonality on Pulmonary Function Tests, Nicholas James Cotter
Risk Factors Associated with Non-compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program among Firefighters, Brandon Dawkins
Multiple Case Study of Factors Associated with Enrollment of Women with Persistent or Recurrent Ovarian Cancer in Clinical Trials in Central Florida, Judith Ann Ebbert
Assessing Excessive Noise Exposure of Music-Oriented Nightclub Employees, Aiyanna Fitzgerald
Assessment of Prolonged Occupational Exposure to Heat Stress, Ximena Garzon-Villalba Garzon-Villalba
Assessment of Acrolein-induced Toxicity Using In-vitro Modeling to Evaluate the Role of PARP Inhibitors in Reducing Cytotoxicity, Kristina Marie Harand
A Study on the Effect of Non – Asthmatic Atopy on Pregnancy Outcomes, Ayesha Johnson
What Percentage of the Security Forces at MacDill AFB Experience Exposure to Noise in Excess of the OSHA PEL and the Air Force OEEL?, Julian Joseph Krusely
Assessing Occupational Noise Exposure of Service members in Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Maintenance, Brandon Dewayne Lavender
Critical Heat Stress Evaluation In Two Ebola Ensembles, Christopher T. Lee
A Literature Review of Wipe Sampling Methods for Pesticides in Published Exposure Measurement Studies in the United States, Christopher Michael Low
Evaluation of Pulmonary Function among Workers Engaged in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Fracking Ceramic Proppant, Humairat H. Rahman
Expansion of the Performance Capabilities of the USF Inhalation Challenge Chamber, Laura Riley
Longitudinal Study of Adjustable Workstations, Megan Elizabeth Sandy
Human Health Risk Characterization of Petroleum Coke Calcining Facility Emissions, Davinderjit Singh
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Homopolymer and Monomer Exposure Assessment and Characterization at an Automobile Manufacturer in the United States, Karthik Reguram Sivaraman
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
An Assessment of Retractions as a Measure of Scientific Misconduct and Impact on Public Health Risks, Alison J. Abritis
Sound Attenuation Performance of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composite Circumaural Hearing Protection Devices, Steven Christopher Augustine
The Characterization of the Neuropathological Consequences of Plac1 Ablation in a Mutant Mouse Model, Jacob Robert Bourgeois
Factors Associated with Treatment Seeking in Automotive Manufacturing, Khin Thingyan Chit
Use of Spirometry for Medical Clearance and Surveillance in Occupations Requiring Respirator Use, Ushang Prakshbhai Desai
Immunological Characterization Of Duffy Binding Protein Of Plasmodium vivax, Miriam Thankam George
Characterization of Noise Exposure for High-Volume Restaurant Workers, Desiree Gladieux
Elucidation of the Role of Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase in Drug-Induced Toxicity, Kambria Haire
Assessment of Soil Transmitted Helminth Infection (STHI) in School Children, Risk Factors, Interactions and Environmental Control in El Salvador., Sharad Suryakant Malavade
Documenting Perceived Effectiveness of Community-Based Health Promotion Coalitions: A Grounded Theory Approach, Alyssa Brooke Mayer
Molecular and Phenotypic Studies Validating the Role of the Ecdysone Receptor in the Human Parasite Brugia malayi, Amruta Mhashilkar
Assessment of Public Health Risks Associated with Petrochemical Emissions Surrounding an Oil Refinery, Erin L. Pulster
A Socio-Ecological Model of Affordable Care Act Acceptance, Pratiksha Vaghela
Evaluation of Soil as a Risk Indicator for Human Leptospirosis in Coastal, Rural Ecuador, Chad Allen Weddell
Assessing the Occupational Nosie Exposure of Bartenders, Adrianna J. Woltman
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Illness Perceptions of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Elizabeth Baker
Trends and Costs of Industry-Related Injuries in the United States [1998 - 2009], Delphine Fontcha
Baseline Studies of Selected Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in the Air of the Nandamojo Watershed, Costa Rica, Mary Sophia Geesey
Can the USA National Weather Service Heat Index Substitute for Wet Bulb Globe Temperature for Heat Stress Exposure Assessment?, Ivory Iheanacho
Hospitalizations and Costs associated with Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries (FREVI) in the United States, Vikas Jindal
The Effect of Fungal Growth on Potential Phthalate Ester Exposures from Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, Garrick Johnson
Statistical Modeling and Prediction of HIV/AIDS Prognosis: Bayesian Analyses of Nonlinear Dynamic Mixtures, Xiaosun Lu
Evaluation of the Interest in Development and Availability of the Resting Metabolic Rate Test as a Routine Healthcare Standard, Seth Wayne Parrish
Spatiotemporal Distribution of Genus Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) in USF Ecopreserve, Hillsborough County, Florida, Emily Schwartz
Physical and Mental Health Status of Adults with Serious Mental Illness Participating in a Jail Diversion Intervention, Robin Telford
Characterization of Waste Anesthetic Gas Exposures to Veterinary Workers in the Tampa Bay area, Kyle Vogel
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Factors Related to the Professional Management of Early Breastfeeding Problems: Perspectives of Lactation Consultants, Erica Hesch Anstey
School Mental Health: Views of Services Integration and Attitudes Toward Evidence-based, Donna L. Burton
Referral Tracking Pilot and Referral Outcome Rates for the School Health Program in Panama, Jesica Eileen Candanedo
Quality of Life in Female Breast Cancer Survivor in Panama, Mayela Castro
Patients' Perspectives in Following Hypertensive Guidelines on Sodium Intake and Lifestyle Modifications in Panama, Lissette Raquel Chang
The Assessment of an In-vitro Model for Evaluating the Role of PARP in Ethanol-mediated Hepatotoxicity, Jayme Coyle
Cost of Treatment of Asthma Attacks in a Tertiary Level Healthcare Hospital in Panama, Nydia Flores Chiari
Asbestos Exposure in the Research Laboratory, Ediberto D. Garcia
Evaluation of Pulmonary Risks Associated with Selected Occupations, Stephen Casey Harbison
Evaluation of Four Portable Cooling Vests for Workers Wearing Gas Extraction Coveralls in Hot Environments, Joseph Kevin Johnson
The Perception of Emergency Department Physicians Regarding Economic and Regulatory Factors Impacting Management of Drug Seeking Patients, Sharon Susanne Kelley
A Monte Carlo Approach to Change Point Detection in a Liver Transplant, Alexia Melissa Makris
Practices and Factors Influencing Sharps Use and Safety in a Suburban FIre Department and Among Emergency Medical Services Personnel, Christine Michelle Mcguire-Wolfe
An exploration of threatened harm as a type of maltreatment and its relation to recurrence of maltreatment, Roxann Mcneish
Investigation of Mercury Use, Release, Deposition, and Exposures in the Tampa Bay Area, Ryan Algernon Michael
Evaluation of Occupational Risk Factors for Nurses and CNAs: Analysis of Florida Workers' Compensation Claims Database, Sheila Mohammed
Quantifying the Ergonomic Impact on Healthcare Workers Using a Needle-free Injector Device, Humberto Jose Olivero Lara
Social Determinants of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Perinatal Morbidity: Social Origins of Perinatal Health Study, Abraham A. Salinas-Miranda
Fate of polybrominated diphenyl ethers during wastewater treatment process producing reclaimed water, Kristy Siegel