Digital Commons Network^™

Ahms 270e.01: Medical Ethics, Victor N. White

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc: 231.01: Respiratory Critical Care, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahms 270e.50: Medical Ethics, Mary B. Mchugh

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Vision 2025

Vision

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Course Catalog, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of The Registrar

University of Montana Course Catalogs, 1895-2024

An annual catalog of courses and course descriptions offered at the University of Montana.

Water Scarcity In The Bitterroot Valley, August W. Guenthner

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Water scarcity in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley is an increasingly urgent issue, driven by the dual pressures of climate change and rapid population growth. Since 1970, the Bitterroot has been the fastest-growing region in the state, with much of this growth occurring in low-density rural subdivisions that rely on individual groundwater wells. Simultaneously, climate change has reduced snowpack levels, leading to diminished springtime recharge of surface water systems that are vital for both ecological and agricultural needs. For the Valley’s agricultural producers, adapting to decreasing water availability will be essential for sustaining their operations. This research project was designed to better …

Increasing Nature Connection And Decreasing Climate Change Distress In An Indigenous Population: The Development Of A Traditional Ecological Knowledge Intervention Framework, Olathe Antonio

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Research suggests that nature connection is positively correlated with pro-environmental behaviors, concern for the climate, general wellbeing, and subjective levels of climate change distress. Few research studies have examined how to increase nature connectedness without increasing psychological distress. Such research is especially important for those who are disproportionately affected by climate change such as Indigenous Peoples. To address this discrepancy, we developed a culturally-grounded psychological intervention framework based in traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) for Indigenous populations and offered an adapted example for a Navajo population. The intervention was created in collaboration with TEK experts to conceptualize key psychologically-relevant TEK principles, …

Social Connection And Disability: A Longitudinal Experimental Study Of Intervention Effectiveness And Moderators, Krys Standley

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Background: Social disconnection is an epidemic-level problem that is exacerbated for people with disabilities. There is a pressing need for theory-based research to illuminate the factors that contribute to effective interventions for improving social connection in this population.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were 1) to test the hypothesis that the Peer Collective, a six-week, online, group-based intervention centered on social support topics, would result in increased levels of social connection among community-dwelling adults with any types of disabilities and 2) to examine potential moderating effects in this hypothesized relationship.

Method: A longitudinal intervention study design with random assignment …

Comparative Bioinformatic Methodologies In Paleogenetic Pathogen Identification In The Casas Grandes, Victoria Lynne Giovannangelo

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

The application of metagenomic tools to further elucidate ancient DNA (aDNA) holds promise in paleopathology, particularly for inferring disease patterns in ancient populations, especially in those that are understudied. This study conducts a comparative analysis of the efficacy of taxonomic pipelines--Kraken 2, HOPS/MALT, and HAYSTAC--in detecting pathogens within highly degraded aDNA samples extracted from 22 Medio Period Paquimé individuals from the Casas Grandes archaeological site in Northwest Mexico. The taxonomic results from the pipelines are compared with contamination detection program mapDamage, although concerns arose about the latter program’s ability to work with prokaryotes. Additionally, the findings are compared against prior …

Community Resilience Factors For Gsm Individuals: Considering The Roles Of Transgender Identity And Age, Benny Ilac

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Gender and sexual minority (GSM) individuals face a variety of health disparities, including increased rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use. One explanation for the presence of these health disparities is the minority stress model, which suggests that proximal (internal) and distal (external) experiences of minority stressors contribute to poorer health outcomes in GSM populations. An important yet understudied component of this model is resilience, which acts as buffer against the negative impacts of minority stressors. Focus on community resilience factors, as opposed to individual resilience factors, may be particularly important in GSM populations in reducing the onus placed on …

Methods To Improve Efficiency, Sensitivity, And Selectivity Of Sequence Similarity Search, Daniel Olson

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

The rapid growth of biological sequence data presents significant challenges for bioinformatic analysis. A cornerstone of this analysis, sequence similarity search, is hampered by three main obstacles: sensitivity in detecting distant evolutionary relationships, selectivity in distinguishing true homology from spurious similarity caused by features like tandem repeats, and scalability to handle massive databases. This dissertation introduces two novel computational tools, ULTRA and NEAR, that address these challenges to improve the efficiency, sensitivity, and selectivity of sequence similarity search. Part I of this dissertation addresses the problem of selectivity by focusing on tandem repeats, a common source of false-positive results in …

Refining Population-Level Measures Of Early Childhood Vaccination Coverage Using National Immunization Survey-Child Data, Alexandria Nicole Albers

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Background: From 2011-2021, the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended 10 vaccine series by age 24 months, with guidelines for minimum vaccination age, maximum age for rotavirus vaccination, minimum dose intervals, and a catch-up schedule for delayed series initiation. National vaccination surveillance evaluates series completion based on whether children received the recommended number of doses, including a combined 7-vaccine metric (completed seven series collectively). However, this approach overlooks: 1) vaccinations given too early, too late, or too close together, 2) catch-up schedule vaccinations, and 3) completion of all 10 recommended vaccines.

Purpose: To refine national childhood vaccination coverage …

Ahrc 252.01: Respiratory Care Review, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc 150.01: Respiratory Care Laboratory I, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Biom 327.01: Vector-Borne Diseases: Public Health Perspectives, Brent J. Ryckman

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ecns 410.01: Health Economics And Policy, Katrina L. Mullan

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Wild 591.03: Current Topics In Disease Ecology, Angela D. Luis

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahms 270e.01: Medical Ethics, Victor N. White

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahms 270e.50: Medical Ethics, Mary B. Mchugh

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc 129.01: Patient Care And Assessment - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc 235.01; Cardiopulmonary Anatomy And Physiology, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Nrsg 256.01: Pathophysiology, Ginger M. Sillars

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 210n.01: Introduction To Biological Anthropology, Randall R. Skelton

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

July 2024 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, April 25, 2024, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Analysis Of Invalid Vaccination Dose Administration Among U.S. Children: National Immunization Survey-Child 2011-2020, Alexandria N. Albers

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that children receive multiple routine vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases, with most vaccinations requiring multiple doses. Vaccination series have minimum age and interval requirements, and doses provided outside recommended parameters are considered invalid and should be repeated. Our objective was to quantify the number of U.S. children ages 19-35 months who received invalid vaccination doses, those who had invalid vaccinations re-administered, and factors associated with receiving at least one invalid vaccination.

We analyzed provider-verified vaccination records from the 2011-2020 National Immunization Survey-Child to quantify the number of children with invalid vaccinations and …

Biom 460.01: Ecology Of Infectious Diseases, Angela D. Luis

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc 231.01: Respiratory Critical Care, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Nasx 105h.X02: Introduction To Native American Studies, Laura K. Ferguson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Nasx 105h.X01: Introduction To Native American Studies, Laura K. Ferguson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.