Kennedy, Ashley

In this thesis I begin by introducing the Big Bang theory and discussing arguments for and against it. Then, I argue that the Big Bang Theory and the Biblical account of creation align in their descriptions of the origin of the universe. Thus, I ultimately argue that the Big Bang theory and the Biblical account of creation are not mutually exclusive.

In this thesis, I ask the question of whether or not video is the most effective marketing
type. I answer this question by evaluating companies in the business, scientific,
and health arenas and discuss why and how they have used video to market themselves.
Further, I also examine the ways in which technology has grown in the past few decades,
and discuss the different types of learning and how video can appeal to each type. With
the results of this research, I ultimately conclude that video is the most effective marketing
type.
as the actually commodity being provided. I defend this claim via the examination of
examples of entrepreneurs and members of the health and science communities, and the
services they provide to the public. I show that products and services must have fitting
marketing strategies, because if something innovative is developed but is not marketed, it
is as if the invention was constructed only in the imagination of the creator.

In this thesis I argue that the marketing process of a good or service is as important
as the actually commodity being provided. I defend this claim via the examination of
examples of entrepreneurs and members of the health and science communities, and the
services they provide to the public. I show that products and services must have fitting
marketing strategies, because if something innovative is developed but is not marketed, it
is as if the invention was constructed only in the imagination of the creator.

The deferral of men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) from donating blood has been a controversial policy since its advent during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. In my thesis I address this deferral, and evaluate whether or not it is ethical. I begin by introducing the characteristics of HIV, the behaviors associated with HIV transmission, and its association with MSM. After, I review the changes in the policy and examine the evidence used to support these changes. Next, I present my arguments that justify the MSM blood donation deferral, while also arguing that the current one-year deferral period in the United States is unethical. My arguments apply ethical principles such as: principles of utilitarianism, harm, precaution, and discrimination. I conclude with a discussion of alternatives to the deferral, and considerations for my suggestion of a new three-month deferral period in the U.S.

In this thesis, I will explore the current organ donation process including organ
matching, pre-transplant assessments and allocation of organs. In addition, I will discuss
ethical principles that can be used to aid transplant teams in the difficult task of allocating of
organs. I will also evaluate alternative options to the current transplant process such as an
opt-out vs. an opt-in system and controlled financial payment for organs. Finally, I will
analyze current policies regarding living donors and suggest avenues for future research into
alternative resources for organs.

Throughout history, people with disabilities have been treated as moral and social
inferiors. Often, those with certain disabilities have been relegated to live lives of
segregation, resigned to institutions and facilities because they have been regarded as
incapable of making decisions or caring for themselves, or because others, whether
family or those in the community, did not want to bear the burden of their presence. I
argue that this view of disability as burdensome has resulted in the near 100%
termination rate in Iceland in pregnancies found to be chromosomally abnormal. Further,
I argue that this negative perception of disability is a result of systematic coercion, and a
violation of the ethical principles of autonomy and justice.

In this thesis, I begin by describing various historical views of physician-assisted
suicide. I then review the current laws in the United States and other countries as well as
provide a brief overview of religious views on the practice. Next I outline the differences
between terminal and non-terminal cases and discuss the relevant ethical principles that
must be considered when evaluating this issue in each type of case. I argue that
physician-assisted suicide is ethical in certain instances in which a significant loss in
quality-of-life has occurred. Finally I suggest guidelines that physicians should follow if
a patient requests physician-assisted suicide.

Due to the rate at which technological advancement is occurring, it has become
increasingly difficult for the medical field to address the new ethical dilemmas that arise.
Many new techniques and methods call into question ethical standards that have been the
norm for many years. Further, these advancements tread into new territory that can be
perplexing to many. One such field that has grown by leaps and bounds is the field of
reproductive endocrinology. On one hand it has allowed women who have trouble
conceiving to become pregnant and has created families where there was little hope before.
However, it also has created a minefield of ethical dilemmas. Due to the nature of the field
there are a lot of ethical questions regarding the procedures that reproductive
endocrinologists perform. Since we are now able to manipulate embryos and potentially
change their genetics, people have become worried of the potential repercussions.