2006 Student Research
Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Prostaglandin E2 production associated with exercised-induced muscle damage
To document the effect of an eccentric exercise protocol, known to induce muscle damage, on prostaglandin E2 levels. Lane County; $3,000
Human Development & Family Studies, Oregon State University
South Korean and European-American mothers who have children with autism spectrum disorders
To investigate how South Korean and European-American mothers understand themselves and their children with autism spectrum disorders. Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Lane counties; $2,963
Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Oral contraceptives and vascular health in young women
To examine the effects of oral contraceptives containing different progestins on the vascular health of young women. Lane County; $2,400
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, OHSU
Using AAC to enhance communication in moderate AD and mediate caregiver well-being
To understand how well a computer-based augmentative and alternative communication tool enhances verbal interactions between family caregivers and individuals with moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties; $2,500
Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Effects of below-ankle versus above-ankle partial foot prosthesis on gait stability
To gain a better understanding of gait dynamics for individuals utilizing partial foot prostheses. Lane County; $2,400
College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University
Active recreation in parks: Correlates of park design and facilities for use and physical activity
To determine the correlates of park design and facilities that promote park use and active recreation in new developments. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties; $2,640
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University
Initiating health and dietary changes with Head Start using participatory research
To identify nutrition priorities, resources, needs, barriers and action items using community-based participatory research methodology. Benton and Linn counties; $1,680
School of Nursing, OHSU
A proposal to examine the construct validity of a clinical judgment evaluation tool in the setting of high-fidelity simulation
To establish the construct validity of the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric in measuring the level of clinical judgment ability demonstrated by a nurse. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties; $2,160
School of Medicine, Dept. of Neurological Surgery, OHSU
Researching the impact of Skateboard Fest and ThinkFirst Oregon on skateboarders in Tualatin Community Park
To create, implement, and evaluate a local injury-prevention intervention for skateboarders. Washington County; $920
Department of Anthropology, Oregon State University
Children’s dental care: The perspectives of mothers recovering from methamphetamine addiction
To examine the degree to which methamphetamine addiction affects mothers’ inclinations and abilities to seek out dental care for their children. Benton County; $1,600
Department of Sociology, Portland State University
Sickness for sale: Pharmaceutical direct-to-consumer television advertising
To address the role of pharmaceutical direct-to-consumer television advertisement as a tool of medicalization. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties; $500
Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Estrogen exposure, contraceptive choices and vascular health
To assess how new and popular contraceptive choices impact vascular function and thrombosis risk in women. Lane County; $2,250