The following Honors theses were written by students in Gardner-Webb University's Honors Program from 2016-present. Print copies of Honors Theses from 1987-present are available in the Gardner-Webb University library's Reference section. View full list in the library's catalog.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
American Sign Language (ASL): Linguistically and Cognitively - Why Deaf People Should Learn ASL & Learn it Early, Helena Isabel Berczes
Prospective Generation Z Nurses: Expectation of the Workforce in Connotation to the Great Resignation, Amelia Borders
The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Various Aspects of Child and Adolescent Lives: A Literature Review, Alissa Carpenter
Neurobiology of PTSD in Adults and Children: The Impact of Stress-Induced Brain Abnormalities Across the Lifespan, Catherine Clover
NSAIDs and Oral Drug Absorption: Ibuprofen through a Pharmacokinetic Lens, Courtney Gant
How does the Ergogenic Benefits, Consumption, and Overall Perspective of Caffeine Differ between Athletes in Different Sports?, Steven Laflamme
Huntington’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Overview of Treatments, Madison Mintz
Porifera: Biology and Medicinal Properties, Emma L. Rayfield
Parental Instincts: The Neurological and Biological Factors Associated with Parenthood, Jared Reeder
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Influence on the Human Immune System, Nicole L. Riha
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: Diphenhydramine vs. Fexofenadine, Lauren Setzer
Doing Death Better: Practical Ways for Healthcare Professionals to Care for the Dying Patient and Their Families, Andrea Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
An Exploration of Secular and Christian Political Thought, Elizabeth Bradley
African-American Men in Modern U.S. Basketball and Football: The Exploitation of Collegiate Athletes and Underrepresentation in Coaching, Sydney Burroughs
The Theory of Mind Hypothesis of Autism, Kendall Smith
Indicators of Deception: Science or Non-Science, Kristina Vasquez
A Critique of Frederick Nietzsche's Philosophy on Law, God, and Morality, Rebekah Vaughn
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Analysis of Bacterial DNA and Water Quality: Surface Water Sampling at Gardner-Webb University, Celsea Reeder
The Positive and Negative Effects of Photography on Wildlife, Joy Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Risk Benefit Analysis of Treatments for Cystic Acne, Callie Elliott
More Than Growth? A Study of the Additional Functions of Growth Hormone in the Human Body, Damien Chance Hutchins
Screen Time Effects on Pediatrics, Lindsay Michelle McCracken
Blockchain Technology: The Disruption and Impact to the Accounting Profession, Laine Parker
The Signing Brain: Its Function, Its Dysfunction, and Its Societal Role, Blaire Marie Pope
The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Chronic Disease in Adults: A Systematic Review, Brendan Teeters
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Perfection: The Fatality of Down Syndrome, Mallory Baucom
The Divine Collaborative Effort: Agency as a Tool for Examining Power and Relationship in the Exodus Narrative, Harley Burgess
I Survived the ICU: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome from Patient and Nursing Perspectives, Catherine Bynum
The Art of the Tweet: How to Change Political Rhetoric in 140 Characters or Less, Alice Byrd
Statistics and Biomechanics: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation of the Mathematical, Practical, and Athletic Applications of Principal Component Analysis, Sydney Grace Davis
Crash and Burnout: The Sophomore Slump in College Athletics, Jessica Ferguson
Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Narrative, and Individual Development, Benjamin Luke Flournoy
A Comparison of Hamstring Injury Recovery Rates in Male and Female Athletes, Amanda Hall
Testing Cr(II)-BTC for Ammonia Adsorption Capabilities: A Research Proposal, Tyler Hemingway
Living Beyond the End: Exploring Postapocalypse and Postmodernism, Aaron G. Hilton
Regeneration of Teeth and Periodental Tissues Using Stem Cells, Joshua A. McKoy
Fake News: Agenda setting and Gatekeeping in the media, Chelsea Sydnor
What Poverty Means For Student Achievement and The Best Practices for Teaching Students in Poverty, Megan White
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The Interaction of Cyberaggression and Self-Efficacy within the Virtual World and the Real World, Matt Autrey
Move More, Stress Less: Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activity and Test Anxiety in Undergraduate Nursing Students, Ashleigh Cleveland
Alternative Therapies for People with Special Needs: An Emphasis on Animal-Assisted Therapies, Emily Hamilton
Financial Analysis with Artificial Neural Networks Short-term Stock Market Forecasting, Andrew Linzie
Fair Play: Retributive and Distributive Principles in the Soccer Laws of the Game, Josiah Parke
HOPE is a 4-Legged Word: How Service Dogs Can Help Veterans Suffering from Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Holly Katherine Robinson
A Comparison of Traditional Epidural and Low-Dose Epidural Techniques, Ellen Terry
BSN Students’ Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Simulation-based Learning, Aubrey Winum
Senior BSN Students’ Confidence, Comfort, and Perception of Readiness for Practice, Megan Ashley Wray
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Alzheimer’s Disease: More Than Just Memory Loss: An Awareness of the Disease and an Active Plan of Coping Strategies and Caregiving, Michelle Lynn Evans
A Feuding House: An Examination of the Causes and Effects of the Decline of Bipartisanship in the United States Congress, Aaron Jackson Horner
Culture Counts: An Analysis of Cultural Awareness and Competency among Nursing Students, Ariel Starr Tate