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Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Osteoarthritis
(2000-08-01)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the United States. Of those 65 to 74 years old, 18 per 100 women and 8 out of 100 men will experience OA of the knee. (Towheed and Hochberg, 1997) The Center ... -
An Economic Analysis of Texas' Measles Vaccination Program: 1990-1996
(2000-08-01)In order to get the most benefit out of limited resources, public health departments must examine the costs and benefits of their activities to determine the most cost-effective method to allocate these scarce resources. ... -
Geographic Information System: A Targeted Approach to Syphilis Elimination
(2000-08-01)Morrison-Jones, June, Geographic Information System: A Targeted Approach to Syphilis Elimination. Master of Public Health, August 2000, 55 pp., 3 tables, 3 appendices, reference list, 25 titles. Syphilis is a sexually ... -
An Analysis of Patient Health Outcomes in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
(2000-12-01)Hall, Cortni K., An Analysis of Patient Health Outcomes in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Master of Public Health, Epidemiology Track, December 2000, 48 pp., 11 tables, references, 30 titles. This study analyzed the ... -
Barriers to Medicaid Enrollment: A Study of the Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
(2000-12-01)Barlow, Daphne J., Barriers to Medicaid Enrollment: A Study of the Texas Healthy Kids Corporation. Masters of Public Health (Health Administration), December, 2000, 38 pp., 18 tables, References, 13 titles. Recently Medicaid ... -
Genetic Engineering and the Food Supply
(2000-12-01)As food sources high in the trees became inadequate, our predecessors climbed to the ground and through centuries of adaptation learned to stand upright and cultivate plants. Plant cultivation has been practiced for more ... -
Predicting for Disciplinary Action by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 1989-1998
(2001-01-01)Context The rate of physician disciplinary action in the United States has been increasing over the lack decade. While studies have analyzed various facets of malpractice and types of physician offenses, few have attempted ... -
An Evaluation of the Impact of Continuity of Care on Cost of Services in New and Renewing CHIP Enrollees
(2001-01-01)Objective. To assess the impact of continuity of care as measured by enrollment history on the cost of services in Colorado’s state insurance program for children in low-income families, the Child Health Plan Plus. Design. ... -
Transmissions of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Dallas and Tarrant Counties: The Use of RFLP to Evaluate MTB Control Programs
(2001-05-01)KOSTERMAN, EDWARD DONALD; MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH; MAY 19, 2001 TRANSMISSION OF Mycobacterium tuberculosis IN DALLAS AND TARRANT COUNTIES: THE USE OF RFLP ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE MTB CONTROL PROGRAMS; 108 PAGES; 3 TABLES; ... -
Line-of-Duty Injury or Illness Incidence in an Air National Guard Unit
(2001-05-01)Lorich, Michael F., Line-of-Duty Injury or Illness Incidence in an Air National Guard Unit. Master of Public Health, DO/MPH track, May 2001, 31 p.p., 3 tables, 4 illustrations, reference list, addendum. Line-of-duty injuries ... -
Utilization of Ambulatory Care for Osteoarthritis Treatment, 1998
(2001-05-01)Davidson, Latunya N., Utilization of Ambulatory Care for Osteoarthritis Treatment, 1998. Master of Public Health (Epidemiology), May 2001, 26 pp., 4 tables, bibliography, 21 titles. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most ... -
Do It for Me, Mom.(R) Cervical and Breast Health Awareness: Participant Questionnaire and Outcome Analysis
(2001-05-01)The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of the participants of a local health promotion program, Do it for me, mom, and determine the increase in cervical and breast knowledge during the program’s ... -
Disciplining Physicians: Factors that Influence Severity of Punishment by a State Board: An Investigation fo the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 1989-1998
(2001-05-01)Physician conduct and competence is increasingly debated in today’s health care environment, an environment that is influenced by managed care, medical malpractice, and a more informed consumer population demanding a higher ... -
Risk for Stroke Among Migraine Sufferers
(2001-05-01)Hall, Rebecca G., Risk for Stroke Among Migraine Sufferers. Master of Public Health (Epidemiology), May, 2000, 27 pp., 9 tables, references, 33 titles. The objective of this study was to investigate, using the National ... -
A Study of Pesticide Safety and Health Perceptions Among Tarrant County Pesticide Applicators
(2001-05-01)Pesticides have become an important part of our lives. We rely on them to help protect our crops from pest; they rid our homes of unwanted pests and help us make our lawns and public parks beautiful. Pesticides are also ... -
Voluntary Hepatitis A Campaigns for Food Handlers and Day Care Workers: Evaluation of Participation and Barriers
(2001-05-01)Bosarreyes, Rebecca L., Voluntary Hepatitis for Food Handlers and Daycare Workers: Evaluation of Participation and Barriers. Master of Public Health (Community Health), May 2001, 84 pp., 20 Tables, references, 32 titles. ... -
The Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Mass Index on the Development of Osteoarthritis in Women
(2001-05-01)Hathwar, Supriya, The Effect of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Mass Index on the Development of Osteoarthritis in Women, (ACLS 1970-1999). Master of Public Health (Epidemiology), May, 35 pp., 6 tables, references, 48 ... -
A Study of Hepatitis A Seropositivity in Dallas County, 1998-1999
(2001-05-01)Fulda, Kimberly G., A Study of Hepatitis A Seropositivity in Dallas County, 1998 – 1999. Master of Public Health (Epidemiology), May 2001, 39 pp., 4 tables, 9 figures, references, 28 titles. The purpose of this study was ... -
Documentation of Preventive Medicine Practices in a University-Based Primary Care Clinic System: A Pilot Study
(2001-05-01)Benavides, John P., Rene, Antonio A., Marshall Muriel A., Singh, Karan P. Documentation of Preventive Medicine Practices in a University-Based Primary Care Clinic System: A Pilot Study. The Significance of tracking preventive ... -
A Comparison of Medicare Prospective Payment Systems on P.T.C.A. and Stent Outcomes in an Urban Hospital
(2001-05-01)Compton, Ben H., A Comparison of Medicare Prospective Systems on P.T.C.A. and STENT Outcomes in an Urban Hospital. Master of Public Health (Health Services Administration), May 2001, 57 pp., 10 tables, 1 graph, bibliography, ...