All
students will complete a research thesis that is designed to further
dietetic practice. The master's thesis is a scholarly written
report of independent, original research that makes a significant
contribution to clinical practice. The research thesis is an exciting
and unique opportunity that can further enhance and shape the
future career of an student. Successful completion of the thesis
demonstrates to the faculty that the candidate is capable of contributing
to independent research.
Each student's thesis is directed by one of the senior faculty members of the Clinical Nutrition Department. Faculty members are actively engaged in many research activities. Take a look at the ongoing research studies by clinical nutrition faculty. MORE
Upon completion of their research thesis, students have the opportunity
to publish in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of the
American Dietetic Association, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Often, students have the opportunity to present their research thesis as a poster
session at a national conference. The Rush University library
binds and catalogs one copy of all theses.
Take a look at some recently published studies completed by Rush students.
Sames K. Are registered dietitians adequately prepared to be hospital food service directors? 2005
Peterson S. Assessment of growth and seizure reduction in children using the ketogenic diet as a treatment for intractable epilepsy. 2005
Furman-Simmons J. A survey of perceived benefit and differences in
therapy provided by credentialed and noncredentialed nutrition support
dietitians. 2003
Blanchard R.
Immediate and delayed memory recall patterns of chronic hemodialysis adult hispanic patients.
2003
Beiler-Meurer E. Noncompliance with body weight measurement in tertiary care teaching hospitals. 2003
Young-Schulz JA. Self-reported dietary habits, overall dietary quality and symptomatology of breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional examination. 2002
Sipiora ML. Bitter taste perception and severe vomiting in pregnancy. 2000
Radnor-Silverman MR. Current and future practices in hospital food service. 2000
Oyarzun-Evanoff V. Evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness measurements of a food service systems that included a spoken menu. 2000
Podolsky-Resnick M. Marketing can change consumers' perceptions of healthfulness of items served in a work site cafeteria. 1999
Firth-Gaughan Y. Estimation of individual intakes of folate in women of childbearing age with and without simulation of folic acid fortification. 1998
Kensinger GJ. Psychological symptoms are greater among weight cycling women with severe binge eating behavior. 1998
Sievers-Hankins J. Plasma vitamins E and C concentrations of adult patients during cardiopulmonary bypass. 1998
Lau C. Quality ratings of a hospital food service department by inpatients and post discharge patients. 1998
McQuiston BD. Postprandial changes in plasma and serum viscosity
and plasma lipids and lipoproteins after an acute test meal. 1997
Kerver J. Urinary lactose excretion increased with estimated milk production. 1996
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