School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Ranelle Nissen

Ranelle Nissen
Assistant Professor
School of Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy, Health Affairs
UMS Lee Med/Sanford School of Medicine 324
Phone: 605-677-6740
Bio:
I practiced occupational therapy for 5 years in the area of geriatrics. I worked in a nursing home for 2 years and in an acute care hospital for 2 1/2 years.
Teaching Interests:
geriatrics, normal development, fieldwork
Research Interests:
productive aging, preventative health care, fieldwork education
Education:
  • MS, Occupational Therapy, The University of South Dakota, 2006
  • BS, Psychology, The University of South Dakota, 2004
Presentations:
  • Nissen, R., Neukirch, A., Larson, B., McKiney, C., Haukaas, S. (2012, May). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Medication for School-Aged Children with ADHD. Presented at the Research Symposium, USD - Lee Med.
  • Nissen, R., Olson, B., Smallfield, S., Fiegen, B., Weber, S. (2012, May). Effects of Implementing a Lifestyle Redesign Program for Facilitating Exercise among People with Type II Diabetes. Presented at the Research Symposium, USD - Lee Med.
  • Nissen, R., Anderson, L., Anderson, A., Hansen, K., Noecker, C., Schmid, R., Wolff, K., Zirpel, N. (2012, May). The Effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Improving Performance and Satisfaction in Occupational Performance in the Chronic Stages of Stroke: A Case Study. . Presented at the Research Symposium, USD - Lee Med.
  • Nissen, R., Brulle, P., Drealan, S., Gregg, D., Turkleson, B. (2012, May). The Use of the iPad for Treatment in Children with Autism. Presented at the Research Symposium, USD - Lee Med.
  • Nissen, R., Olson, B., Smallfield, S., Nelson, A., Ness, K., Rose, E. (2012, May). Using the Occupational Adaptation Model to Develop a Diabetic Exercise Program. Presented at the Research Symposium, USD - Lee Med.
  • Nissen, R., Anderson, A. (2012, April). The Effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Improving Occupational Performance and Satisfaction: A Case Study. Presented at the IDEA Fest, Vermillion.