This community contains the theses and dissertations of the South Dakota State University Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences.
Due to copyright restrictions, the collection contains both open access and university access theses and dissertations. University access items are only available to SDSU users, and on-campus visitors. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institution’s interlibrary loan services.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Estimating South Dakota’s Capacity to Meet K-12 School Meal Fruit and Vegetable Requirements With State-Grown Produce, Bridgette Bienias
Nutrient Intake, Performance, and Body Composition in Preseason Wrestlers, Gregory Coapstick
The Relationship of Macronutrient Intake with Growth in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Jessica L. Freeling
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Shaping the Diet-Induced Metabolome, Samitinjaya Dhakal
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Outdoor Recreation Benefits and Promotion through a Youth-Focused Program in State Parks, Kiley Foss
Factors Associated with Increased Breastfeeding at Initiation and Continuation at Two Months in American Indian Women, Addison Reimer
Nutrition Education and the Effects on Athletic Performance in Collegiate Athletes with Low Energy Availability, Karleigh Sudenga
ETDS from 2021
The Effects of Hip Rotation on Hip Abductor Muscle Activation during Lateral Band Walk Exercise, Gina M. Fritz
Foundations of Publicly Subsidized Sport Stadiums: The Case of U.S. Bank Stadium, Tanner P. Jerome
Improvements in Timing Variables for the Timed Up And Go and Its Subphases Following A Progressive Resistance Training Program, Shelby Kasch
Recreational Female CrossFit Athletes and Low Energy Availability, Alison Kuch
Strength and Body Composition Changes of Junior Hockey Players during the Competitive Season, Dan Marquette
Association Between Prepregnancy Obesity and Health Behaviors, Adverse Conditions, and Birth Outcomes in South Dakota, Lily Sanderson
A Narrative Review of Grocery Store Interventions on Improving Healthy Food Purchases, Kylie Serie
Local Restaurants’ Marketing and Sponsorship Within Collegiate Athletics, Brianna M. Vig
Health & Nutritional Sciences Free Communication Day: Spring 2021 Plan B Abstracts, Brianna VIg, Michael Pappan, Taylor Svehla, Alexander Iverson, Tanner Jerome, Christian Gravius, Kaitlyn Jackman, Savannah Ratermann, Gwyneth Phillips, Jenna Rheder, Erin Hallenbeck, Logan Ammons, Rachel Astleford, Francine Hoffman, Ryan Folley, Kylie Serie, Jenna Christianson, Haley Strait, and Kelsey Kessler
ETDS from 2020
Description of Mental Health Responses on an Electronic PPE at a NCAA Division I Institution: A Pilot Study, Megan Blomberg
Parenting Styles, Parenting Practices, and Dietary Intakes of Preschoolers and Their Parents, Biyi Chen
Compensatory Inactivity in Female Collegiate Soccer Players, Caylee Costello
College Student Engagement on Campus: Attending Collegiate Sports Events, Nur Islamiah Mohamad Fuad
The Impact of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures on Subchondral Bone Density in Collegiate Populations, Zach Harbaugh
Is Vegan Confectionary Sold in the United Kingdom Safe for Milk Allergy Sufferers?, Faye Harrison
Effects of a Campus Dining Tour Intervention on First Year Students Perception of Healthfulness of Environment, Paige Pappadackis
Assessing the Relationship Between Principal Priorities, Written Wellness Policies, and School Wellness Policy Implementation, Courtney Trapp
The Relationship Between Food Rules and Childhood Obesity in Rural and Non-Rural Families, Anna Venjohn
The Influence of Diet on the Gut Microbiome, Kayla Wede
Impact of Coaching by Extension Professionals on Rural Wellness Coalition Success, Taylor Willhite
ETDS from 2019
Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics: Effects on Gut Microbiota in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Thamer Aljutaily
Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Effects of Glycemic Status on Body Composition, Bone, and Lipid Profile in Men Aged 20 to 66 Years: A Population-Based Study, Khaleal Almusaylim
The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Academic Success and Athletic Identity in Collegiate Student-Athletes, Zoe E. Arnold
Physical Activity Environments in Rural Communities: Exploring the Relationship between Community Perceptions and the Environment, Elizabeth M. Bye
Effects of Weight Loss on Gut Microbiota, Samitinjaya Dhakal
Level of Satisfaction Among Food Pantry Clients, Staff/Volunteers, and Directors and its Association with Client Choice in Food Pantry Layouts, Myranda Dunmire
African American Student-Athletes: Factors Influencing Choice of Graduate School, Tanner Feterl
Impact of Concussion and Orthopedic Injuries on Physical Activity and Quality of Life after Sport Retirement, MaKenna Hancock
Development of a Quantitative Measure of Community Readiness for Change, Drew Hicks
Eat Smart, Play Hard The Oyate Way: Impact of a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum on Elementary Youth, Abbey Hillestad
Analysis of Factors Influencing College Choice Decisions of Mid-Major NCAA Division I Swimmers, Kaden Huntrods
The Efficacy of Protein Supplementation on Attenuating Muscle Atrophy Following Disuse in the Collegiate Population, Leah Kroeger
Perceptions of Health Coaching and its Associations with Personality Style and Weight Loss in Meal Replacement Program Participants, Bailey Judith Larson
The Relationship between Campus Wellness Center Usage and Symptoms of Depression in College Freshmen, Allison Leonard
Mean Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge Score of Children Ages 3-5 years in the iGrow Readers Intervention, Mollie Loes
Younger Millennials and Outdoor Recreation: Understanding Outdoor Recreational Pursuits of Millennial College Students, Jason Mehlhaf
Changes in Vertical Jump Components Utilizing the Myvert Device in Female Collegiate D-1 Volleyball Players, Samantha Modrick
Effects of Resistant Starch Type 4 on Gut Microbiota Derived Medium and Long Chain Fatty Acids and Bile Acids, Elizabeth Nagel
Using Maximum Power as a Variable for 1RM Prediction in the Squat and Bench Press, Sean O'Connor
Menstrual Cycle and the Vascular Properties of Remote Preconditioning, Shelby Rachel
Wellness Policy Awareness Among School Leaders and the Impact on Written Policy Scores, Mariah Reil
Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Multiple Hip Pathologies in a Division I Football Player: A Case Study, Kelsey E. Sanders
Model School Wellness Policies: Opportunities for Improvement, Maty Skinner
Differences in Running Mechanics and Tibial Plateau Dimensions between Overweight/Obese and Healthy Weight Children, Claire Sylvestre
Relationship of Weight-Related Eating Behaviors and Weight-Loss of Participants in a Proprietary Weight-Loss Program, Megan Tschakert
The Role of a Community Coach in Rural Food Councils in Six Midwestern States, Kaitlyn Tusha
The Effect of Lactobacillus genus on Weight Loss and Obesity Phenotype in Murine Species and Humans, Kelsey Zvejnieks
ETDS from 2018
A Longitudinal Examination of Eating Disorders and Associated Risk Factors in Division I Student-Athletes, Nicole Court-Menendez
Daily Pork Consumption as a Part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet Influences Body Composition and Preserves Muscle Mass in Older Adults Consuming Controlled Intakes, Alyssa Anne Kauffman
The Role of Programs and Policies in Shaping the Observed School Nutrition Environment and Rural Childhood Obesity, Shadai Martin
Effectiveness of a Low-Budget Sports Vision Training Program for Improving Batting Statistics of an NCAA Division I Baseball Team, Adam J. Melstrom
Case Report: A Novel Ocular Screening Aid for Detection of Sport-related Concussion in High School Athletes, Payton Monson
Perceptions of Green Eating Behaviors on College Campuses in an Urban vs. Rural Setting, Gabriella G. Nowicki
Weight Management Related Factors and Healthy Behaviors in Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi
Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit in NCAA Division I Middle-Distance Runners, Emily Paull
Trunk Stability and Postural Stability in People with Multiple Sclerosis, Derek Tolbert
Effects of Parent Role Modeling Behaviors in Correlation to Child Overweight and Obesity in Preschool-aged Children, Nicole Van Heek
Baseball in the Background: Season Ticket Holder Retention in Summer Collegiate Baseball, Susan Wallrich
Pilot Study: Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Sport-Related Concussion in a Rural Interscholastic Sport Sample, Austin Westland
Food Availability, Including Traditional Foods, in Grocery and Convenience Stores in 6 High Obese Counties in South Dakota, including Native American Reservations, Francesca Willard
Differences in Walking Mechanics between a Traditional Walker and the KB Balance Trainer, Silvia Zanini
ETDS from 2017
Effectiveness of a Shoulder Strengthening Intervention on the Incidence Rate of Glenohumeral Joint Instability Injuries, Michael Aderman
Assessment of Nutritional Counseling Frequency on Weight Status in Renal Transplant Recipients, Kelly Butler
The Lived Experience of Retired College Athletes with a History of 1 or More Concussions, Rebecca Cover
The Effect of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness on Jumping Mechanics and Performance, Ryan J. Engels
An Evaluation of the Relationship between Cooking and Wellness Behaviors in College Students, Andrea Hanson
Cardiovascular Risk, Remote Ischemic Postconditioning, and Endothelial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, Brian A. Hemenway
The Home Environment and Parenting Practices: Associations with Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Preschool-age Children, Emily C. Huber
Effects of Specific Home Environment Factors on a Child's Weight, Molly Millage
Let Them Eat Beef: Effects of Beef Consumption on Markers of Metabolic Syndrome, Kristin L. Olson
The Relationship Between Relative Strength Levels to Sprinting Performance in Collegiate 100-400M Sprinters, Philip Reuer
Relationship of Stress, Sleep, Physical Activity, and Food Insecurity on Eating Behaviors and Obesity, Amy Lee Richards
Associations Between Personality Style, Perceptions of Health Coaching and Percent of Starting Weight in Meal Replacement Program Participants, Anne E. Sawyer
Associations Between Child Weight Status and the Home Environment: An Analysis of Parental Eating Policies, Emily Smith
A Pilot Study of a Summer School Food Backpack program for Students and Their Caregivers, Brittany Thompson
The Effect of Nitrate Supplementation on Exercise Tolerance and Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Gavin Van De Walle
ETDS from 2016
Changes in Neuromuscular Performance Throughout the Menstrual Cycle in Physically Active Females, Joseph D. Albert
Longitudinal Examination of Perceived Stress and Depression Symptomology in Division I Student-Athletes, Bobby Daigle
A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to and Facilitators of Successful Weight Loss, Alyson Drooger
iCook 4-H: 0 to 24-Month Accelerometer-Derived Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Youth, Emily Hofer
Optimization and Application of Metabolomic Assays for Analyzing Diet-induced and Gut Microbiota-derived Short-chain Fatty Acids in Mice and Humans, Robert M. Juenemann
Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning on Exercise Economy, Gungeet Kaur
Successful Weight Management: Barriers and Facilitators to Maintaining Weight After Weight Loss Via a Meal Replacement Program, Hope D. Kleine
The Healthfulness of Entrées and Students’ Purchases in the Campus Dining Environment, Krista Leischner
iCook 4-H: Report of Accelerometer Derived Physical Activity in 9-10 Year Old Children from Baseline, Post, and Follow-up, Chase Merfeld