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Independent Studies and Capstones

2006

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Are There Hazardous Auditory Effects Of High-Frequency Turbines And Ultrasonic Dental Scalers On Dental Professionals?, Susanna Storm Bono Jan 2006

Are There Hazardous Auditory Effects Of High-Frequency Turbines And Ultrasonic Dental Scalers On Dental Professionals?, Susanna Storm Bono

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this pilot study was to survey dentists in the St. Louis area to assess their subjective opinion of commonly used dental handpieces as well as history of noise exposure and use of hearing protection. Selected handpieces were then chosen to measure their output levels and determine if emissions are hazardous to the auditory system.


Patient Perception Of Disability Following Acoustic (Vestibular) Schwannoma Removal Via Gamma Knife And Microsurgical Techniques, Dondra O. Nichols Jan 2006

Patient Perception Of Disability Following Acoustic (Vestibular) Schwannoma Removal Via Gamma Knife And Microsurgical Techniques, Dondra O. Nichols

Independent Studies and Capstones

This study evaluates patient's short and long-term balance function after microsurgical tumor removal and gamma knife radiosurgery using an unvalidated qualitative questionnaire and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory.


The Development Of A Phonetically Balanced Word Recognition Test In The Ilocano Language, Reynita Sagon Jan 2006

The Development Of A Phonetically Balanced Word Recognition Test In The Ilocano Language, Reynita Sagon

Independent Studies and Capstones

Three different phonetically-balanced 50-word recognition lists were constructed in the Ilocano language. Factors that were considered in the construction of these lists were: phonetic balance, syllable structure, and commonness of words.