Medical University of South Carolina MEDICA MUSC Theses and Dissertations 2017 An Exploratory Analysis of Psychological and Genetic Based Outcomes Related to Binge Drinking and Binge Eating Behaviors in a College-Age Population Carley Garris Lovell Medical University of South Carolina Follow this and additional works at: https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/theses Recommended Citation Lovell, Carley Garris, "An Exploratory Analysis of Psychological and Genetic Based Outcomes Related to Binge Drinking and Binge Eating Behaviors in a College-Age Population" (2017). MUSC Theses and Dissertations. 369. https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/theses/369 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by MEDICA. It has been accepted for inclusion in MUSC Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of MEDICA. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. ! ! An Exploratory Analysis of Psychological and Genetic Based Outcomes Related to Binge Drinking and Binge Eating Behaviors in a College-Age Population Carley Garris Lovell A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the College of Nursing. September 15, 2017 ii! ! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my dissertation committee: Drs. Gayenell Magwood, Amy Adkins, Martina Mueller, and Dace Svikis. Dr. Magwood has been my advisor during my entire course of study, and her consistent encouragement and support as my chair allowed me to successfully complete my studies. She supplied valuable guidance throughout the journey, literally starting from day one. I appreciate her invaluable support. Dr. Mueller is one of the clearest thinkers that I have met, and I value her contributions to my study immensely.