Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Perceived Outcomes and Barriers of Advance Care Planning from Healthcare Professionals, Faith Parsons
An Examination of the Relationships Between Campus Administrators and Special Education Teachers and Its Influence on Teacher Retention, Tai Lea Peacock
An Examination of the Career Trajectory of Black Female Pastors in the Black Church, Genesis Wyne Player
Crossing Over: A Description of Dual Status Youth in Taylor County, Texas, Kimberly S. Putnam
Ex Post Facto Study of the Effect of Generational Cohort and Employment Tenure on Employee Satisfaction of United States Federal Employees, Justin Lee Reed
The Impact of Brain Drain on Haiti's Rural Communities: The Case of a Small Town in Central Haiti and Its Surroundings., Franst Choubert Rémy
Factors that Impact Prevention Therapy for a Person(s) Living with HIV in a Conservative, West Texas City, Madison E. Reyna
Constructing a Theological Framework That Revitalizes the Missional Nature of Churches of Christ in South Australia, Mark Daniel Riessen
“Look What You Made Me Do”: A Rhetorical Analysis of Taylor Swift’s Persona, Sydney Risher
Dual Credit: The Relationship Between Grade Point Average, Hours Earned, and Semesters to Degree Attainment, Amanda R. Ritchie
On Site Healthcare, Amy Roden
Concurrent Psychological Problems Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Germany and the United States, Jana Roehr
An Educational Program to Improve African American Women’s Knowledge and Self Efficiency in Seeking Treatment for Endometrial Cancer, Lauren Elise Rosenthall
Development of a Comprehensive Staff Development Program About Outpatient Diabetes Clinic Care for Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cynthia G. Sanders
Intergenerational Factors That Contribute to Millennial Church Engagement, Parker Sanderson
The West Point Talent Based Branching Program as a Predictor of Performance at the Army’s Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course: Implications for Officer Retention, Ryan Oldroyd Scott
Reducing Readmission Rates Among Patients Who Have a Dual Diagnosis of Both Mental and Physical illnesses, Hannah M. Shahan
The Impact of the Digital Divide on Rural Community College Students, Martin Ray Sheppard
An Examination of Conflict Resolution in Dispersed Organizations Using Strengths-Based Leadership, Tracie Leigh Shutt
Tell Me the Old, Old Story: An Educational Curriculum for Junior Week at Christian Youth Encampment, Justin Lance Simmons
The Effects of Personal Growth Initiative, Grit, and Spirituality on Competition Anxiety in Student Athletes, Taylor Smith
Legitimization of Affective Domain Learning: A Transformative Mixed-Methods Analysis of Learning Outcomes Assessment Practice, Lan Misty Song
Liturgical Practices for Full Participation: Creating Opportunities for Engagement in Corporate Worship for People Living with Intellectual Disabilities at the Mooroolbark Salvation Army, Catherine Jane Spiller
Special Education Teacher Attrition: K-12 Administrator Perspectives, Tia Alove Stevens-Hicks
Missional Renewal in a Large and Established Suburban Western Church, Michael Stevens
How Is the Christian Virtue of Detachment Epistemically Transformative?, Simon C. Summers
Positive Psychology for MDD and PTSD: A Systematic Review of Treatment Benefits and Efficacy, Jackson Taylor
The Sustainability of African American Female-Owned Businesses, Chantelle Daniel Thibeaux
A Phenomenological Study Examining Job Embeddedness of Direct Support Professionals in Community-Based Services Programs: Why Do They Stay?, Athena M. Thomas
A Phenomenological Study of the Underrepresentation of Division I Minority Women Athletic Directors, Jacquelyn K. Timmons
Healthcare Workers’ Perceptions, Practices, and Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care in the Hospital Setting, Emily Gayle Tippens
A Multiple Case Study: The Impact of Instructional Coaching on Novice Teachers, Misti N Tope
The Lived Experience of Good Therapy for Latino Clients, Rebecca Trujillo
Providers’ Effective Approach: Reducing Resistance to Insulin Treatment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Hyperglycemia, Eden A. Tsegay
Advancement Via Individual Determination and Its Impact on the Academic Achievement of African American Male Students, Christerpher L. Turner
Impostor Phenomenon, College-Going Knowledge, and Staff Expectations: Ramifications on First Time in College Students Enrollment, Julia A. Vickery
A Qualitative Study Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions Concerning Involvement in Professional Organizations and the Decision to Remain in the Profession, Cynthia D. Villalovos
A PAR Reflection: The Power of Teacher Voice, Anna Marie Warren
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women Superintendents in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, LaKeyshure Washington-Marzell
A Practice-Based Inquiry Into the Correlation Between Nursing Retention Rates and Resiliency, Kelly J. Watson
Examining Leadership Experiences and Practices of African American Women in Higher Education Settings to Overcome Barriers, Tanya Stubbs White
A Systematic Review of Studies of Self-Compassion Interventions for Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Kayla Wilkins
Perspective of Nurse Practitioners on the Use of EBR Embedded in the Electronic Medical Record, DeaShandrea Thomas Williams
Perceptions of Organizational Politics and Interpersonal Relationships in Black Women's Organizations and Sororities, Mitzi S. Willis
Higher Education’s Effect on Retention: Exploring the Experiences of CPS Caseworkers, Alisa S. Wright
Impact of Personalized Interactive Storytelling on Suspension of Disbelief in Clinical Simulation, Audra Renee-Smith Xenakis
Leadership Style in a Faith-Based Athletic Department Setting, Adam P. Ybarra