1. New perspectives for understanding the developmental trajectory of metabolic syndrome and obesity Open Access Author: Ventura, Alison Kate Title: New perspectives for understanding the developmental trajectory of metabolic syndrome and obesity Graduate Program: Human Development and Family Studies Keywords: obesitymetabolic syndromegirlspreventionlatent profile analysisgrowth mixture modelsfamilial influences File: Download Ventura_AK_Dissertation_FINAL.pdf Committee Members: Leann L Birch, Committee Chair/Co-ChairEric Loken, Committee Chair/Co-ChairSusan Mc Hale, Committee MemberElizabeth Susman, Committee Member
2. Do More Generous Medicaid Benefits for Adults Result in Higher Dental Utilization and Tooth Retention? Open Access Author: Ventura, Marta Jaen Title: Do More Generous Medicaid Benefits for Adults Result in Higher Dental Utilization and Tooth Retention? Graduate Program: Industrial Engineering Keywords: logistic regressiontooth retentiondental utilizationMedicaid dental benefits File: Download Final_Thesis_-_July_18_2013_Final_version_submitted.pdf Committee Members: Dr Paul Griffin, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorDr Susan Griffin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
