Nolan M. Kavanagh is an M.D./Ph.D. student, completing his M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and Ph.D. at Harvard University. He graduated from the University of Michigan with his B.S. in biochemistry and Spanish and his M.P.H. in health behavior and...
Dissertation Title: “Pride, Pressures, and Politics of Place: Essays on the Influence of Rurality and Geography on Group Identity, Health Care Access, and Health Communications”
Place matters. Where individuals reside has a substantial impact on their life...
Dissertation Title："Understanding Latino Health Policy and Barriers to Care"
Little is known about how cultural changes influence the Latino experience in healthcare. Issues such as generational status, nativity, English proficiency and age of arrival at...
Dissertation Title："Polarized Politics, Public Opinion, and Health Reform"
This dissertation addresses two major health policy issues that have been debated in recent years – expanding insurance coverage to uninsured individuals and providing prescription...
Dissertation Title: "Understanding Variation in the Correlates of Health Care Satisfaction and Beliefs"
Public satisfaction and approval are important components of determining the performance, stability, and legitimacy of health systems. Meeting public...