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  • The praxis of cultural competence in medical education : using environmental factors to develop protocols for action

    Creator:
    Stohs, Sheryl Magee
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    Cultural competence is a topic that concerns social scientists and medical anthropologists who pay attention to demographic changes and health disparities. This study demonstrates practical approaches to developing cultural competence in medical education by using factors from the social environment to develop protocols for action. With current concerns in domestic...
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    Dissertation
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    committee members, Dr. Lori Cramer, Dr. Joy Leary, Dr. Robert Thompson, Dr. Chunhuei Chi for their

  • Militant and nonviolent social movements

    Creator:
    Robinson, Blake
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    While much has been written about why people join social movements in general, little has been written about why people specifically join either militant or nonviolent social movements. Using the Black Panther Party as an example of a militant social movement and the mainstream Civil Rights Movement as an example...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    completed my thesis. I would also like to thank the other two members of my thesis committee, Dr. Robert

  • Is "Smart Growth" smart? : health effects of urban renewal in Portland, Oregon

    Creator:
    Buerger, Catherine F.
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    This thesis examines the impact of urban renewal on individual health, specifically focusing on an urban planning model called Smart Growth that is being used in Portland, Oregon. Findings are based on qualitative and quantitative analyses of interview and survey data from study participants living in a community where renewal...
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    Masters Thesis
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    committee, Dr. Nancy Rosenberger, Dr. Robert Thompson, and Dr. Kate MacTavish, for their guidance and

  • Modeling sage-grouse habitat using a state-and-transition model

    Creator:
    Evers, Louisa
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    Habitat for wildlife species that depend on sagebrush ecosystems is of great management concern. Evaluating how management activities and climate change may affect the abundance of moderate and high-quality habitat necessitates the development of models that examine vegetation dynamics, but modeling tools for rangeland systems are limited. I developed state-and-transition...
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    Dissertation
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    my parents, Karl and Martha Evers, and grandfather, Robert Shaw, for always promoting the idea of

  • Tragedy at Sandy Hook and the National Rifle Association's Propaganda Response

    Creator:
    Gundlach, Andrew
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    This research examines the response from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Specifically, the research seeks to conclude whether the NRA engaged in propaganda, and if so, what the ethical implications of such use are. Using literature from...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Robert S. Iltis This research examines the response from the National Rifle Association

  • Suck it Up and Drive on Soldier: A Burkean Rhetorical Analysis and Critical Examination of the Internal Rhetoric of a Military Rape Victim

    Creator:
    Ward, Corrina M.
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    Sexual assault in the military is prevalent, underestimated, and sadly overlooked. This is largely due to the inherent patriarchy and hegemonic masculine ideologies that set rigid power boundaries in the military. The roles of powerful and powerless are indoctrinated into Servicemembers from the first moment of training, and are reified...
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    Masters Thesis
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    you for swooping in to save the day. I would also like to thank Dr. Robert Thompson, who graciously

  • Examining Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

    Creator:
    Nikuze, Scholastique
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    African-born population is one of the fastest growing group in the United States. Very little is known about their socio-demographic characteristics, health behavior practices and long-term health. The purpose of this study was to examine hypertension prevalence, health behavior practices and the impact socio-demographic factors have on these outcomes among...
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    Dissertation
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    Acock, Dr. Brian Flay and Dr. Robert Thompson. Working with these dedicated individuals has inspired

  • Sediment Pulse Behavior in Gravel-bedded Rivers

    Creator:
    Pace, Kylie M.
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    As dams approach the end of their useful life, there is need to predict where and how accumulated sediment will move following their removal to estimate impacts on aquatic habitat and infrastructure. Flume studies suggest that sediment pulses disperse in place for most dams, but it is hypothesized that a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ! funded.!Not! only!was! I! funded,! the! CEOAS! staff! and! especially! Lori,! Robert,! Stacey,! and

  • Post-colonialist Pathways : Building Potential for Multicultural Service Learning at Community Colleges

    Creator:
    Cate, Rachael
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    Latina/o student enrollments in community colleges in the United States are rapidly growing, yet Latina/o student success rates have not matched this growth. There is a need for community college programs that serve Latina/o student populations more effectively and that incorporate multicultural educational practices into college programs. The purpose of...
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    Dissertation
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    . Shelley Dubkin-Lee, Dr. Sunil Khanna, Dr. Robert Thompson, and Dr. Sam Stern, for your continuing

  • Case Study : The Effectiveness of Mentoring for African American Male Community College Students

    Creator:
    Robertson, Valerie Y.
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    The purpose of this case study is to explore a mentoring program designed for African American male community college students at a Pacific Northwest community college. Community college practitioners can use the knowledge gained from this study as a best practice to increase the persistence and success of African American...
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    Dissertation
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    in the south, Brown (2006) conducted interviews and focus group sessions with twenty- five African