Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Utility of Referrals from a State Early Intervention System to a Pediatric Genetics Clinic to Increase Access to Genetic Services, Mikayla Jennings
Perspectives on Transition to Adult Healthcare for Adults with Williams Syndrome and Their Caregivers, Andrea Johnson
Perspectives from Caregivers for Children with Retinoblastoma: Psychosocial Concerns and Genetic Counseling, Kayla Marie Lashinger
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Sickle Cell Disease; Exploring the Effect Health Disparities Have on Parental Awareness and Interest, Justine Frances Manigault
Perception of Alzheimer’s Actionability Among End Users of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests, Emily Mason
Patients’ Experience of Care Following Perinatal Case Conference, Mary Elise Nolen
Cancer Screening for Patients with Intellectual Disability: Exploring Parent and Caregiver Perspectives, Jennifer Ryan
Assessing OBGYN Residents’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Current Practices for Carrier Screening, Aubrey Morgan Surian
The Autistic Adult's Perspective on Genetic Testing in the Prenatal and Cancer Settings, Robin Lisa Urban
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Face Validation of a Spanish Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Knowledge Scale, Kenya Michelle De Leon
Genetic Testing for Autism: The Autistic Adult Perspective, Thomas Scott Dent
Comparing Efficiency, Empowerment, and Satisfaction Between Individual and Group Genetic Counseling for Prostate Cancer, Sarah Marie Dickman
Evaluating Health Awareness in Cancer Genetics Amongst the Black and African American Community in South Carolina, Annika Jaliya Gadson
Jewish Genetic Diseases: Knowledge of Reproductive Risk and Cancer Predisposition Among Young Adults of Ashkenazi Descent, Hayley Kathleen Granger
Experiences of Parents of Children With Late-Onset Pompe Disease Diagnosed By Newborn Screening, Allison Marie Paltzer
Preferences of Adults With Turner Syndrome Regarding Disclosure of Potential Neurodevelopmental And Psychiatric Features, Elizabeth Pancake
Assessing the Gaps and Potential Solutions to Improve Access to Genetic Testing for Autistic Individuals, Nisha Dhiren Pandya
Understanding the Spectrum of CACNA1A Related Disorders: An Analysis of Genotypes and Phenotypes in 416 Individuals, Olivia Jane Wilmarth
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Evaluation of the Perceived Benefit of a Psychiatric Resource for Parents of Children With 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Kayla Blankenship
Exploring Genetic Counselors’ Experiences, Language, and Discussion of Consanguinity in Clinical Practice: A Multinational Perspective, Romy Isabel Fawaz
The Utilization of Healthcare Chaplains by Genetic Counselors, Elizabeth G. Hollingsworth
Describing the Experiences of Canadian Genetic Counseling Students Studying in the United States, Madeline Emma Ladouceur
Assessing Identification of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients for Referral to Genetic Counseling, Corinne Marie Locke
Assessing Parental Satisfaction of Current Fragile X Syndrome Resources Provided at Diagnosis, Megan Michalski
Examining Parental Disclosure to Unaffected Siblings of Children Diagnosed With Rett Syndrome, Rachel Nicely
Sexual Health Education for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Genetic Counselor and Pediatrician Perspectives, Mary Catherine Smith
Infertility Education for Men With Cystic Fibrosis and Its Effects: Outlooks on Fertility and Birth Control, Allison Elizabeth Perez Szczepanski
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Assessing the Anticipated Needs of Transgender Patients In Cancer Genetic Counseling, Jacqueline Baquet
An Exploration of the Genetic Counselor’s Role in The Individualized Education Program, Naomi Jean Barker
Exploration of Patient Communication Preference Regarding Reclassified Genetic Test Results, Cooper Nicole Hall
Language Interpreters’ Perspective of the Interpreter-Genetic Counselor Working Alliance, Dacia Lipkea
Efficacy of Telegenetics: A Diagnostic Yield Comparison Between In-Person and Telemedicine Pediatric Genetic Evaluations, Allie Merrihew
Developmental Regression Analysis and Investigation of Genotype Correlations in Individuals With Classic Rett Syndrome, Aubrey Lynn Rose
Previvor and High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients’ Opinions on A Specialized Management Clinic, Madeleine Nicole Tjoelker
Essential Informational Needs of Parents Receiving a Turner Syndrome Diagnosis: Parent and Genetic Counselor Perspectives, Jewel Lynne Wasson
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
The Psychosocial Burden of LI-Fraumeni Syndrome Tumor Surveillance on Mutation and Non-Mutation Carriers Within Families, Emily Anne Berenson
Evaluating Pregnancy Outcomes of Abnormal Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Results in a High Risk Obstetrics Practice, Olivia Kesler
Experiences With and Knowledge of Genetics in Families Affected by Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: The Parent Perspective, Christine Maccia
Assessing Social Media for Themes of Trisomy 18 and 13, Falecia Metcalf
The Utility of Whole Exome Sequencing in Patients With Intellectual Disability and Developmental Delay as a First-Tier Diagnostic Testing Strategy, Ellen Richardson
Checkmate: Exploring Father-Son Communication Regarding Reproduction and Sexual Health in Males With Cystic Fibrosis, Dianna C. Sanderson
Quality of Life of Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Parents’ Perspectives in Light of New Treatments, Analyssa R. Tallas
Revisiting the Essential Informational Needs of Parents Receiving a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome, Margaret Jean Wilkes
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Perspectives of Emerging Adults with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Carrie Anderson
Reproductive-Aged Adults Diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): Understanding of Clinical Variability, Perceived Disease Burden, and Reproductive Decision-Making, Diane L. Biederman
Discussing History of Mental Illness in a General Genetic Counseling Setting: Patient and Caregiver Interest and Comfort, Alena Faulkner
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Carrier Perspectives on Direct-To- Consumer Genetic Testing for Brca Mutations, Caitlyn E. Mitchell
Amish Perspectives of the Genetic Counseling Process, Brianna Teapole
Evaluating the Social Informational Needs of Emerging Adults with Genetic Conditions, Courtney Whitmore
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Integrating Genetic Counseling And Testing In The Pediatric Oncology Setting: Parental Attitudes And Influencing Factors, Lauren Renee Desrosiers
Parental experience with whole exome sequencing reanalysis and its impact on the diagnostic odyssey, Nicole D. Lucas
Assessing the Barriers to Cardiac Care in Carriers of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Lauren Renae Eekhoff
Understanding Barriers To Genetic Testing For Sickle Cell Trait: The African-American Male Perspective, Shandrea Foster
Family Planning Decisions After A Child’s Diagnosis Of Rett Syndrome: A Pilot Study, Erin E. Huggins
Discussing History of Mental Illness During Prenatal Genetic Counseling: Patient Interest and Comfort, Sarah Nimrichter
Is Current Fragile X Syndrome Counseling Enough? Expanding the Clinical Phenotype of Fragile X in Premutation And Intermediate Allele Carriers, Zahra Saadat Girnary
Spiritual Care in Cancer Genetic Counseling: Patient Perceptions of Methods, Christopher Michael Spencer
The Impact of Communication Deficits on Puberty and Sexual Development in Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, Ashton Wolfe
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Assessing Women's attitudes Towards Genetic Testing For Hereditary Breast Cancer, Taylor Jane Apostolico
Exercise Recommendations for Active Adults at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death: “Can I Continue to Exercise?”, Kacie Lynn Baker
Adoptees’ Experiences with Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Emotions, Satisfaction, and Motivating Factors, Anna Childers
Pediatric Genetic Counselor Perspective on Serving the Foster Care Population and the Integration of Genetic Information within the Health Passport, Angela Rose Douglas
Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with the Provision of Fertility Information in Women with Lynch Syndrome, Rachel Elizabeth Hickey
Recipients’ Perspectives Regarding Expanded Carrier Screening of Gamete Donors, Erika Kristy Jackson
The Perceived Utility of Personalized Genomic Medicine in Individuals with a Family History of Heart Disease: A Pilot Study, Dana Margaret Mittag
The Decision-Making Process for Individuals at Risk for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Alexa Prose
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Parents’ Understanding of Sensory Processing in their Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelynn M. Anderson
Parental Experience Of Divulging a Diagnosis Of Fragile X Syndrome To Their Affected Child, Barbara Alyxandra Athens
Unaffected Women’s Decisions to Have Prophylactic Risk-Reducing Mastectomies, Stephanie N. Galloway
Genetic Counseling for Alcohol Use Disorder: Assessment Of Need In Affected And At-Risk Populations, Fayth Michelle Kalb
The Informational and Emotional Support Needs of Grandparents of Children with Pompe Disease, Natasha Lousie Rudy
Re-contacting Cancer Genetic Counseling Patients: Expectations of Patients and Physicians, Zoe Elizabeth Siegel
Reflections On The Current State Of Healthcare Transition for Young Adult Women With Turner Syndrome: Strategies For Facilitating Autonomy and Self-Management, Molly Elizabeth Snyder
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Evaluating Changes in Patient Anxiety Regarding Classic Cancer Genetic Testing Versus Expanded Multiplex Cancer Genetic Testing, Andrew Todd Alfonso
An Exploration of the Genetic Counselor-Patient Relationship Following a Life-limiting Prenatal Diagnosis, Sabrina Anderson
Exploring Communication Patterns in the Discussion of Maternal PKU Syndrome Between Parents and Daughters, Hannah Beth Andrews
Evaluating the “Family-Centered” Approach of Pediatric Multidisciplinary Down Syndrome Clinics: A Parents’ Perspective, Devon A. Haynes
Goal Achievement in Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, Melissa Racobaldo
Exploring Birthparent’s Experiences of Creating an Adoption Plan for Their Children with Special Needs, Sanjukta Tawde
Variant Reclassification in Cancer Genetic Testing: Are Genetic Counselors Prepared? A Review of Current Practices, Niamh Gemma White
Exploring How the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death is Discussed in Families with a Diagnosis of a SADS Condition, Kristin Anne Wiley
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Walking the Edge with Controversial Use of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): Opinions and Attitudes of Genetic Counselors, Kristen Everton
The Use of Social Media and the Impact of Support on the Well-Being of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Margaret Anne Faust
Phenotypes and Variants in Cases Submitted for X-Linked Intellectual Disability (XLID) Gene Panel Testing, Michael J. Friez
The Paternal Age Effect: A Preliminary Study of Current Challenges for Prenatal Genetics Care, Andrew Tyler Gunter
Parents' Dreams for Their Young Adults with Down syndrome: What Resources are Needed to Achieve Them?, Julianna Elise Hudnall
I Wish I Had Known This!: Impact of Age on Life Choices and Testing Satisfaction for BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers who Underwent Genetic Testing By Age 25, Sarah Elaine King
The Impact of Culture & Ethnicity on the Counseling Process: Perspectives of Genetic Counselors from Minority Ethnic Groups, Brittanie Morris
Parental Satisfaction and Teacher Perspectives on Inclusive Education of Students with Asperger Syndrome: An Educational Tool, Hannah Warren
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Examining the Differences in Rapport between Male and Female Cancer Genetic Counselors and Female Clients, John Abernethy
A Qualitative Study on How Prenatal Genetic Counselors Prioritize Cultural Issues When Counseling Patients, Darcy Katherine Berry
Perceptions of Breast Cancer-Related Stigma and Genetic Knowledge Among Latina Women: El Mejor Entendimiento Del Miedo., Jade Cognetti
Use of Social Media as a Support Network in Families with a Child Diagnosed with Trisomy 13, 18, or 21, Ginger Elizabeth Edwardsen
Prenatal Decision-Making Process of Patients in Three Cities in South Carolina, Kimberly Marie Hamann
Unique Perspectives and Struggles of Parents Rearing Children with Phenylketonuria with Unaffected Siblings, Cassandra Nicole Hollinger
Working with Patients at risk for Hereditary Degenerative Brain Disorders, Stephen John White
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Variants of Uncertain Clinical Significance In Pediatric Microarray: Parent Perspectives, Kalina M. Benedict
Assessing Genetics Providers' Perspectives of and Experiences with DTC Genetic Testing: Creation of an Educational Module, Audra Lea Bettinelli
Risk Perception Among BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Negative Patients, Kelsey Johnson