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Identification and characterization of novel drug targets in mycobacteria
No full textThis thesis sought to identify and characterize novel drug targets in mycobacteria to aid in the discovery of better treatment options. The author retains their rights and requires individuals seeking to reuse their work to request licensing permissions individually.</p
The policy process and networks among systems in charge of zoonoses management in a low-resource setting: a One Health approach
No full textZoonoses— infectious diseases transmitted between animals and humans—inflict a heavy toll on the economy, health, and livelihood worldwide. One Health serves as a framework to understand the interconnection of zoonoses risk factors and encourages collaboration, coordination, and communication among sectors. This dissertation examines the policy process and networks among the systems involved in preventing and controlling zoonoses in Peru. I applied a case study with rapid qualitative and systems thinking methods to analyze 75 semi-structured interviews and 77 network surveys collected among policymakers and experts of Peru's human, animal, and environmental national and subnational systems. Results offer a better understanding of the various zoonoses policy communities' belief systems that influence policy decisions and development and uncover implementation barriers for multisectoral activities at the subnational level
Assessing and educating harm reduction interventions for methamphetamine users in a psychiatric emergency setting
No full textThis project assessed knowledge and provided educational interventions for clinicians working with methamphetamine users. It is grounded in a harm reduction framework
Reproductive health education for women experiencing houselessness
No full textWomen experiencing homelessness face a distinct set of challenges, including decreased access to healthcare. Specifically, barriers to reproductive healthcare contribute to higher rates of unintended pregnancies, perinatal complications, and ongoing cycles of poverty. To address these issues, one crucial recommendation is to provide comprehensive education on reproductive health and family planning. This quality improvement project evaluates the increase in reproductive health knowledge following an educational intervention for women experiencing homelessness