Off topic, but HK I recommend the following method for memorizing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci

Apologies if you're familiar with it, but it works incredibly well and is actually kind of fun to implement (in comparison to flashcards -- yuck).

I'm terrible at memorizing (why bother when you can just figure stuff out when you need it?) but has to memorize copious amounts of not that useful data for a career certification I recently obtained. Fortunately, right before my 'bootcamp' class, I saw a special on memorization. This was the technique discussed and I used it to good effect to replicate a large interconnected flowchart and formulas for the exam.

I should point out that I also learned a lot of useful, career-applicable stuff too. Let's hope that your DD gets through this nasty and onto some good stuff soon.