This community contains the theses and dissertations of the South Dakota State University Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Estimating South Dakota’s Capacity to Meet K-12 School Meal Fruit and Vegetable Requirements With State-Grown Produce, Bridgette Bienias

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Nutrient Intake, Performance, and Body Composition in Preseason Wrestlers, Gregory Coapstick

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The Relationship of Macronutrient Intake with Growth in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Jessica L. Freeling

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Shaping the Diet-Induced Metabolome, Samitinjaya Dhakal

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Learning by Doing: Student Group Fitness Instructors Gain Leadership, Communication, and Relationship Building Skills in Campus Recreation, Morgyn Felty

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Outdoor Recreation Benefits and Promotion through a Youth-Focused Program in State Parks, Kiley Foss

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Factors Associated with Increased Breastfeeding at Initiation and Continuation at Two Months in American Indian Women, Addison Reimer

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Nutrition Education and the Effects on Athletic Performance in Collegiate Athletes with Low Energy Availability, Karleigh Sudenga

ETDS from 2021

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Traditional and Local Food Procurement Motivators, Barriers, and Desires from Foodservice Directors in South Dakota Schools with High Enrollments of Native American Students, Anna Barr

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The Effects of Hip Rotation on Hip Abductor Muscle Activation during Lateral Band Walk Exercise, Gina M. Fritz

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Foundations of Publicly Subsidized Sport Stadiums: The Case of U.S. Bank Stadium, Tanner P. Jerome

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Improvements in Timing Variables for the Timed Up And Go and Its Subphases Following A Progressive Resistance Training Program, Shelby Kasch

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Recreational Female CrossFit Athletes and Low Energy Availability, Alison Kuch

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Strength and Body Composition Changes of Junior Hockey Players during the Competitive Season, Dan Marquette

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Association Between Prepregnancy Obesity and Health Behaviors, Adverse Conditions, and Birth Outcomes in South Dakota, Lily Sanderson

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A Narrative Review of Grocery Store Interventions on Improving Healthy Food Purchases, Kylie Serie

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Local Restaurants’ Marketing and Sponsorship Within Collegiate Athletics, Brianna M. Vig

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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

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Description of Mental Health Responses on an Electronic PPE at a NCAA Division I Institution: A Pilot Study, Megan Blomberg

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Parenting Styles, Parenting Practices, and Dietary Intakes of Preschoolers and Their Parents, Biyi Chen

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Compensatory Inactivity in Female Collegiate Soccer Players, Caylee Costello

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Investigating Post-Concussion Neurocognitive Deficits Using the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing Tool, Megan Ekern

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College Student Engagement on Campus: Attending Collegiate Sports Events, Nur Islamiah Mohamad Fuad

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The Impact of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures on Subchondral Bone Density in Collegiate Populations, Zach Harbaugh

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Is Vegan Confectionary Sold in the United Kingdom Safe for Milk Allergy Sufferers?, Faye Harrison

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The Association between the Comprehensiveness and Strength of Written Physical Activity Wellness Policies and the Observed School Physical Activity Environment, Maggie Kringen

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Effects of a Campus Dining Tour Intervention on First Year Students Perception of Healthfulness of Environment, Paige Pappadackis

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Assessing the Relationship Between Principal Priorities, Written Wellness Policies, and School Wellness Policy Implementation, Courtney Trapp

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The Relationship Between Food Rules and Childhood Obesity in Rural and Non-Rural Families, Anna Venjohn

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The Influence of Diet on the Gut Microbiome, Kayla Wede

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Impact of Coaching by Extension Professionals on Rural Wellness Coalition Success, Taylor Willhite

ETDS from 2019

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Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics: Effects on Gut Microbiota in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Thamer Aljutaily

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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

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The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Academic Success and Athletic Identity in Collegiate Student-Athletes, Zoe E. Arnold

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Physical Activity Environments in Rural Communities: Exploring the Relationship between Community Perceptions and the Environment, Elizabeth M. Bye

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Effects of Weight Loss on Gut Microbiota, Samitinjaya Dhakal

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Level of Satisfaction Among Food Pantry Clients, Staff/Volunteers, and Directors and its Association with Client Choice in Food Pantry Layouts, Myranda Dunmire

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African American Student-Athletes: Factors Influencing Choice of Graduate School, Tanner Feterl

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Impact of Concussion and Orthopedic Injuries on Physical Activity and Quality of Life after Sport Retirement, MaKenna Hancock

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Development of a Quantitative Measure of Community Readiness for Change, Drew Hicks

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Eat Smart, Play Hard The Oyate Way: Impact of a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum on Elementary Youth, Abbey Hillestad

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Analysis of Factors Influencing College Choice Decisions of Mid-Major NCAA Division I Swimmers, Kaden Huntrods

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The Efficacy of Protein Supplementation on Attenuating Muscle Atrophy Following Disuse in the Collegiate Population, Leah Kroeger

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Perceptions of Health Coaching and its Associations with Personality Style and Weight Loss in Meal Replacement Program Participants, Bailey Judith Larson

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The Relationship between Campus Wellness Center Usage and Symptoms of Depression in College Freshmen, Allison Leonard

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Mean Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge Score of Children Ages 3-5 years in the iGrow Readers Intervention, Mollie Loes

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A Comparison Between the Efficacy of Traditional Periodization, Undulating Periodization, and Plyometric Training and Their Lasting Effects on Performance Outcomes in Youth Athletes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Andre McIntyre

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Younger Millennials and Outdoor Recreation: Understanding Outdoor Recreational Pursuits of Millennial College Students, Jason Mehlhaf

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Changes in Vertical Jump Components Utilizing the Myvert Device in Female Collegiate D-1 Volleyball Players, Samantha Modrick

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Effects of Resistant Starch Type 4 on Gut Microbiota Derived Medium and Long Chain Fatty Acids and Bile Acids, Elizabeth Nagel

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Using Maximum Power as a Variable for 1RM Prediction in the Squat and Bench Press, Sean O'Connor

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Menstrual Cycle and the Vascular Properties of Remote Preconditioning, Shelby Rachel

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Wellness Policy Awareness Among School Leaders and the Impact on Written Policy Scores, Mariah Reil

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Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Multiple Hip Pathologies in a Division I Football Player: A Case Study, Kelsey E. Sanders

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Model School Wellness Policies: Opportunities for Improvement, Maty Skinner

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Differences in Running Mechanics and Tibial Plateau Dimensions between Overweight/Obese and Healthy Weight Children, Claire Sylvestre

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Relationship of Weight-Related Eating Behaviors and Weight-Loss of Participants in a Proprietary Weight-Loss Program, Megan Tschakert

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The Role of a Community Coach in Rural Food Councils in Six Midwestern States, Kaitlyn Tusha

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The Effect of Lactobacillus genus on Weight Loss and Obesity Phenotype in Murine Species and Humans, Kelsey Zvejnieks

ETDS from 2018

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A Longitudinal Examination of Eating Disorders and Associated Risk Factors in Division I Student-Athletes, Nicole Court-Menendez

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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

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The Role of Programs and Policies in Shaping the Observed School Nutrition Environment and Rural Childhood Obesity, Shadai Martin

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Effectiveness of a Low-Budget Sports Vision Training Program for Improving Batting Statistics of an NCAA Division I Baseball Team, Adam J. Melstrom

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Case Report: A Novel Ocular Screening Aid for Detection of Sport-related Concussion in High School Athletes, Payton Monson

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Perceptions of Green Eating Behaviors on College Campuses in an Urban vs. Rural Setting, Gabriella G. Nowicki

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Weight Management Related Factors and Healthy Behaviors in Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi

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Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit in NCAA Division I Middle-Distance Runners, Emily Paull

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Exploring the Relationship Between Quality of Written School Wellness Policy and the Degree of Wellness Policy Implementation in Elementary Schools, Josie Sieberg

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Trunk Stability and Postural Stability in People with Multiple Sclerosis, Derek Tolbert

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Effects of Parent Role Modeling Behaviors in Correlation to Child Overweight and Obesity in Preschool-aged Children, Nicole Van Heek

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Baseball in the Background: Season Ticket Holder Retention in Summer Collegiate Baseball, Susan Wallrich

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Pilot Study: Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Sport-Related Concussion in a Rural Interscholastic Sport Sample, Austin Westland

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Food Availability, Including Traditional Foods, in Grocery and Convenience Stores in 6 High Obese Counties in South Dakota, including Native American Reservations, Francesca Willard

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Differences in Walking Mechanics between a Traditional Walker and the KB Balance Trainer, Silvia Zanini

ETDS from 2017

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Effectiveness of a Shoulder Strengthening Intervention on the Incidence Rate of Glenohumeral Joint Instability Injuries, Michael Aderman

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Assessment of Nutritional Counseling Frequency on Weight Status in Renal Transplant Recipients, Kelly Butler

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The Lived Experience of Retired College Athletes with a History of 1 or More Concussions, Rebecca Cover

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The Effect of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness on Jumping Mechanics and Performance, Ryan J. Engels

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An Evaluation of the Relationship between Cooking and Wellness Behaviors in College Students, Andrea Hanson

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Cardiovascular Risk, Remote Ischemic Postconditioning, and Endothelial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, Brian A. Hemenway

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The Home Environment and Parenting Practices: Associations with Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Preschool-age Children, Emily C. Huber

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Effects of Specific Home Environment Factors on a Child's Weight, Molly Millage

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Let Them Eat Beef: Effects of Beef Consumption on Markers of Metabolic Syndrome, Kristin L. Olson

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The Relationship Between Relative Strength Levels to Sprinting Performance in Collegiate 100-400M Sprinters, Philip Reuer

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Relationship of Stress, Sleep, Physical Activity, and Food Insecurity on Eating Behaviors and Obesity, Amy Lee Richards

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Associations Between Personality Style, Perceptions of Health Coaching and Percent of Starting Weight in Meal Replacement Program Participants, Anne E. Sawyer

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Associations Between Child Weight Status and the Home Environment: An Analysis of Parental Eating Policies, Emily Smith

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A Pilot Study of a Summer School Food Backpack program for Students and Their Caregivers, Brittany Thompson

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The Effect of Nitrate Supplementation on Exercise Tolerance and Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Gavin Van De Walle

ETDS from 2016

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Changes in Neuromuscular Performance Throughout the Menstrual Cycle in Physically Active Females, Joseph D. Albert

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Influencers and Barriers to Consumption of Healthful Diets in Rural Youth in Context of the Bioecological Model, Megan Bren

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Longitudinal Examination of Perceived Stress and Depression Symptomology in Division I Student-Athletes, Bobby Daigle

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A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to and Facilitators of Successful Weight Loss, Alyson Drooger

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iCook 4-H: 0 to 24-Month Accelerometer-Derived Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Youth, Emily Hofer

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The Correlation Between Strength Levels Measured Through Dynamic Strength Exercises and the Incidence and Severity of Injury Among Collegiate Athletes, Alex Jardine

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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

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Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning on Exercise Economy, Gungeet Kaur

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Successful Weight Management: Barriers and Facilitators to Maintaining Weight After Weight Loss Via a Meal Replacement Program, Hope D. Kleine

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The Healthfulness of Entrées and Students’ Purchases in the Campus Dining Environment, Krista Leischner

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iCook 4-H: Report of Accelerometer Derived Physical Activity in 9-10 Year Old Children from Baseline, Post, and Follow-up, Chase Merfeld