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Analysis Of The Effects Of Magnetic Field, Heat Transfer, And Thermal Radiation On Blood Flow Through Bifurcated Artery To Enhance Tumor Treatments, Abdullahi Isah, Dauda Gulibur Yakubu, Ali Musa Apr 2026

Analysis Of The Effects Of Magnetic Field, Heat Transfer, And Thermal Radiation On Blood Flow Through Bifurcated Artery To Enhance Tumor Treatments, Abdullahi Isah, Dauda Gulibur Yakubu, Ali Musa

Tanzania Journal of Science

The work presents the effects of some pertinent parameters on blood flow through bifurcated artery to enhance tumor treatments. Combining appropriately the basic equations, together with the fractionalized Maxwell fluid model allow us to determine the velocity, temperature and concentration of blood flow through bifurcated artery. The study adopted the Atangana-Baleanu fractional time derivative on fluid model to describe the non-Newtonian behavior of blood flow. The numerical simulations were performed using the combined Laplace transform and the method of undetermined coefficients and the results obtained with the aid of Mathcad software were simulated and presented graphically. From the graphical results, …


The Experiences Of Service-Learning From The Perspectives Of Physician Preceptors: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Claudia Moore Apr 2026

The Experiences Of Service-Learning From The Perspectives Of Physician Preceptors: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Claudia Moore

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of supervising medical students for physician preceptors at service-learning sites in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The theory guiding this study was the experiential learning theory, posited by Dewey and refined by Kolb, concerning service-learning and undergraduate medical education. This study explored four research questions presented to physician preceptors to examine the barriers to implementing service-learning requirements at medical schools. These questions stemmed from the central research question: What are the lived experiences of supervising medical students for physician preceptors at a service-learning site? This research …


Examining Moderators In The Relationship Between Injury/Injury Anxiety And Eating Disturbances In College Women Athletes, Lydia M. Reichley Apr 2026

Examining Moderators In The Relationship Between Injury/Injury Anxiety And Eating Disturbances In College Women Athletes, Lydia M. Reichley

Undergraduate Theses

Introduction: Injury and injury-related anxiety are common in collegiate athletes and may contribute to maladaptive psychological and behavioral outcomes, including eating disturbances. This study examined the relationship between injury/injury anxiety and eating disturbances, and whether athletic identity, injury self-efficacy, and body shame moderated this relationship. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used with 57 female collegiate and club athletes from Bellarmine University (M age = 19.98 + 1.37). Participants completed an online survey including the Sport Injury Anxiety Scale (SIAS), Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS), Athletic Injury Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (AISEQ), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBC; …


The Mommy Wine Culture: A Scoping Review Using The Person-Environment-Occupational Model., Sabina Khan Apr 2026

The Mommy Wine Culture: A Scoping Review Using The Person-Environment-Occupational Model., Sabina Khan

Student Dissertations

Maternal alcohol use as a coping response to parenting-related stress has received growing attention in public health and psychology but remains underexplored within occupational therapy. This gap limits understanding of how daily role demands, environmental pressures, and individual vulnerabilities combine to shape drinking as a functional coping behavior. This dissertation aimed to identify and synthesize factors associated with maternal alcohol use in the context of parenting stress and interpret these determinants using the person–environment–occupation model. A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O’Malley framework and reported according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Five databases were systematically searched without date or …


Integration Of Aged Brain Multi-Omics Reveals Cross-System Mechanisms Underlying Alzheimer’S Disease Heterogeneity, Philip L De Jager, Julie A Schneider, Aron S Buchman, Yanling Wang, Shinya Tasaki, Roberto T Raittz, David A Bennett, Ricardo A Vialle Apr 2026

Integration Of Aged Brain Multi-Omics Reveals Cross-System Mechanisms Underlying Alzheimer’S Disease Heterogeneity, Philip L De Jager, Julie A Schneider, Aron S Buchman, Yanling Wang, Shinya Tasaki, Roberto T Raittz, David A Bennett, Ricardo A Vialle

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The molecular correlates of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are increasingly being defined by multi-omics. However, findings from different data types are often difficult to reconcile. Here, we apply a data-driven multi-omics framework integrating seven omics layers from up to 1,358 aged human brain samples from the Religious Orders Study and Rush Memory and Aging Project. We demonstrate sprawling cross-omics biological factors relating to AD phenotypes. The strongest AD-associated factor (factor 8) is characterized by elevated immune activity at the epigenetic level, decreased heat shock gene expression in the transcriptome, and disrupted energy metabolism and cytoskeletal dynamics in the proteome. Unsupervised clustering …


Progesterone Receptors Drive Advanced Breast Cancer Phenotypes Including Circulating Tumor- And Stem-Like Cell Expansion In The Context Of Esr1 Mutation, Thu H. Truong, Noelle E. Gillis, Amy R. Dwyer, Rosemary J. Huggins, Kyla M. Hagen, Sai Harshita Posani, Nuri A. Temiz, Carlos Perez Kerkvliet, Ellie M. Piepgras, Julie H. Ostrander, Geoffrey L. Greene, Carol A. Lange Apr 2026

Progesterone Receptors Drive Advanced Breast Cancer Phenotypes Including Circulating Tumor- And Stem-Like Cell Expansion In The Context Of Esr1 Mutation, Thu H. Truong, Noelle E. Gillis, Amy R. Dwyer, Rosemary J. Huggins, Kyla M. Hagen, Sai Harshita Posani, Nuri A. Temiz, Carlos Perez Kerkvliet, Ellie M. Piepgras, Julie H. Ostrander, Geoffrey L. Greene, Carol A. Lange

Department of Urology Faculty Papers

Endocrine therapy resistance remains a major challenge in the treatment of advanced estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer. This can be driven by acquired mutations in the estrogen receptor gene (ESR1), such as Y537S or D538G, that results in constitutive estrogen-independent ER activity. Progesterone receptors (PR) are important modifiers of ER activity, in part via direct binding. We previously showed that PR mediates expansion of cancer stem-like cell (CSC) populations. In this study, we sought to define whether PR function changes in the context of ESR1 mutations. PR readily interacted with wild type (WT), but not Y537S or D538G ERs. …


A Prolonged Nightly Fasting Plus Telehealth Coaching Intervention (Pnf+) For Men On Androgen Deprivation Therapy For Pca: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial, Kuang-Yi Wen, Julianne Freedman, Kevin K. Zarrabi, Rachel Slamon, Rita Smith, Jessica Liang, Patrick Mille, William J. Tester, William Kevin Kelly Apr 2026

A Prolonged Nightly Fasting Plus Telehealth Coaching Intervention (Pnf+) For Men On Androgen Deprivation Therapy For Pca: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial, Kuang-Yi Wen, Julianne Freedman, Kevin K. Zarrabi, Rachel Slamon, Rita Smith, Jessica Liang, Patrick Mille, William J. Tester, William Kevin Kelly

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a 3-month health coaching intervention to promote PNF and healthy diet for men on ADT for PCa.

Methods: The study was carried out via a two-armed randomized controlled trial including 40 patients with PCa at a medical center in Philadelphia. During the 3-month period, the intervention group (PNF+) received health coaching utilizing an interactive text message system, and the control group received healthy eating text messages for the same duration. The outcome variables were feasibility and acceptability.

Results: The PNF+ group (n = 27) had high …


Emerging Paradigms In Connectome-Guided Neurosurgery For Central Nervous System Tumors: A Narrative Review Of Structural And Functional Connectomics, Tirath Patel, Hamza Yousuf Ibrahim, Muhammad Abbas, Muzna Amir Ali, Sana Sohrab, Kinza Nawaz, Syeda Ramish Zehra Kazmi, Bhumi Daishik Patel, Nikhilesh Anand Apr 2026

Emerging Paradigms In Connectome-Guided Neurosurgery For Central Nervous System Tumors: A Narrative Review Of Structural And Functional Connectomics, Tirath Patel, Hamza Yousuf Ibrahim, Muhammad Abbas, Muzna Amir Ali, Sana Sohrab, Kinza Nawaz, Syeda Ramish Zehra Kazmi, Bhumi Daishik Patel, Nikhilesh Anand

School of Medicine Publications

Connectomics is a comprehensive mapping of structural and functional brain networks. It has introduced a paradigm shift in neurosurgery by redefining brain tumors as network disorders rather than isolated lesions. Unlike traditional surgeries, connectome-guided neurosurgery conceptualizes brain tumors as network disorders and aims to preserve brain function in resection. The objective was to study the role of connectome-guided neurosurgery in the management of Central Nervous System tumors and the use of structural and functional connectomics in tumor resection while preserving neurological function. Articles have been identified by searches of PubMed, Scopus and Google scholar from January 2000 to May 2025, …


Dietary Patterns And Nutritional Status In Soccer Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study From An Ergonomic Perspective, Rina Mayangsari, Ravi Masitah Apr 2026

Dietary Patterns And Nutritional Status In Soccer Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study From An Ergonomic Perspective, Rina Mayangsari, Ravi Masitah

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Normal nutritional status has been established as one of the principal determinants in an athlete's performance. Dietary quality plays a critical role in optimizing athletes' physical fitness and performance outcomes. Objective: To examine the associations between dietary patterns on the MacPersona System and nutritional status of soccer players (energy, protein, et cetera, fat, and carbohydrates). Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted involving 21 soccer players (total sampling). Dietary patterns were assessed using a validated Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Nutritional status was measured using Body Mass Index(BMI) based on anthropometric data. The chi-square test was used for statistical …


La Dolce Vita Or The American Way: A Comparative Study Into The Italian And American Healthcare Systems Through An Analysis Of Total Knee Replacements, James (Jim) Mcmurray '26 Apr 2026

La Dolce Vita Or The American Way: A Comparative Study Into The Italian And American Healthcare Systems Through An Analysis Of Total Knee Replacements, James (Jim) Mcmurray '26

Honor Scholar Theses

This thesis presents a comparative study of the Italian and the American healthcare systems, using Total Knee Replacements (TKRs) as a standardized metric to evaluate the health policy, financing, and patient outcomes. Despite the United States spending over $10,000 more per capita on healthcare than Italy, American life expectancy is 5 years shorter than Italian life expectancy. Through a mixed-methods analysis of data from the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the Programma Nazionale Esiti (PNE), the Registri Italiani di ArtoProtesi (RIAP), and the HCUPnet (AHRQ) database, this research identifies multiple disparities throughout the system. Key findings in this thesis include …


Development And Evaluation Of An Iot-Based Data Analytics System For Optimizing Football Learning In Higher Education, M. Said Zainuddin, Sudirman Sudirman, Ahmad Zakaria Apr 2026

Development And Evaluation Of An Iot-Based Data Analytics System For Optimizing Football Learning In Higher Education, M. Said Zainuddin, Sudirman Sudirman, Ahmad Zakaria

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: While smart technology and big data have advanced, football instruction at Indonesian universities lags. Most local classrooms lack high-tech tools, presenting an opportunity to modernize sports science. Objective: This research aimed to develop an IoT-based system and analytics platform for higher education, equipping students and coaches with data-driven insights for modern football training. Methods: Conducted at Universitas Negeri Makassar over five months (August–December), the study followed a Research and Development approach with six phases: needs analysis, design, development, expert validation, field trials, and effectiveness evaluation. Participants included Physical Education students divided into experimental (IoT system) and control (traditional methods) …


The Relationship Between Macronutrient Intake And Cardiometabolic Indicators In College Students Who Regularly Exercise, Yosef Ferdy Yangkara, Akhmad Lutfi, Bagus Kusuma Putra, Siti Baitul Mukarromah, Adi S Apr 2026

The Relationship Between Macronutrient Intake And Cardiometabolic Indicators In College Students Who Regularly Exercise, Yosef Ferdy Yangkara, Akhmad Lutfi, Bagus Kusuma Putra, Siti Baitul Mukarromah, Adi S

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Macronutrient intake plays a crucial role in determining body composition and cardiovascular health. Studies that simultaneously examine macronutrient intake and various cardiometabolic indicators in physically active populations without a clinical history remain limited. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between macronutrient intake and BMI, blood pressure, and heart rate among a gymnastics community at Semarang State University. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design involving 30 students (12 males and 18 females) aged 18–35 years, selected through purposive sampling. Macronutrient intake data were collected using a 2×24-hour food recall method, while BMI, blood pressure, and heart rate …


Analysis Of Rule Violations Leading To Disqualification In Youth Swimming Competitions: Evidence From Indonesia, Ika Novitaria Marani, Ari Subarkah, Heni Widyaningsih, Ricky Susiono, Muhammad Syahrul Ramadhan Apr 2026

Analysis Of Rule Violations Leading To Disqualification In Youth Swimming Competitions: Evidence From Indonesia, Ika Novitaria Marani, Ari Subarkah, Heni Widyaningsih, Ricky Susiono, Muhammad Syahrul Ramadhan

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine how disqualifications of competition rules in swimming competitions are committed. Rules must be obeyed when competing, and there are consequences for swimmers who violate them. Objective: To find out how the disqualification of the rules of the competition game in the swimming sport is carried out in the swimming competition. Methods: The research was conducted at the GBK Senayan Swimming Pool, and the study used a descriptive observational design. The population in this study consists of all beginner-level swimmers who take part in the 2025 DKI Jakarta swimming competition in Indonesia. …


Mitochondrial Presequences Harbor Variable Strengths To Maintain Organellar Function, Youmian Yan, Baigalmaa Erdenepurev, Thiago N Menezes, Ian Collinson, Natalie M Niemi Apr 2026

Mitochondrial Presequences Harbor Variable Strengths To Maintain Organellar Function, Youmian Yan, Baigalmaa Erdenepurev, Thiago N Menezes, Ian Collinson, Natalie M Niemi

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Hundreds of mitochondrial proteins rely on N-terminal presequences for organellar targeting and import. While generally described as positively charged amphiphilic helices, presequences lack a consensus motif and thus likely promote protein import into mitochondria with variable efficiencies. Indeed, the concept of presequence strength underlies biological models such as stress sensing, yet a quantitative analysis of what dictates strong versus weak presequences is lacking. Furthermore, the extent to which presequence strength affects mitochondrial function and cellular fitness remains unclear. Here, we capitalize on the MitoLuc protein import assay to define multiple aspects of presequence strength. We find that select presequences, including …


Lgr5: From Stem Cell Marker To Therapeutic Target Apr 2026

Lgr5: From Stem Cell Marker To Therapeutic Target

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Leucine-rich repeat-containing G protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5) is an established marker of normal and cancer stemlike cells. LGR5 has been implicated in promoting cancer cell plasticity that drives tumorigenesis, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. LGR5 rapidly and constitutively internalizes and potentiates Wnt (Wingless/Int-1)/β-catenin and adhesion signaling pathways, though its precise mechanisms and interacting partners remain unresolved. An improved understanding of LGR5 signaling may provide invaluable insight into its intricate and important functions in cancer progression. Moreover, several LGR5-targeting therapies, including peptibody- and antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies, are showing promising efficacy and tolerability in colorectal cancer and other tumor types. This …


Epidemiological Survey Of Abortion In Camels (Camelus Dromedarius) And Histopathological Investigation Of Toxoplasmosis And Neosporosis In Those Animals From Slaughterhouses In Southeastern Algeria, Amira Djeddou-Benabid, Hind Houssou, Omar Bennoune, Ferhat Nouicer, Amel Djaout Apr 2026

Epidemiological Survey Of Abortion In Camels (Camelus Dromedarius) And Histopathological Investigation Of Toxoplasmosis And Neosporosis In Those Animals From Slaughterhouses In Southeastern Algeria, Amira Djeddou-Benabid, Hind Houssou, Omar Bennoune, Ferhat Nouicer, Amel Djaout

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are heteroxenous apicomplexan parasites recognized as major causes of reproductive disorders in numerous mammalian species. The present study aimed to assess through an epidemiological survey, the prevalence of reproductive losses in 75 dromedary herds during the period 2022-2025, as well as the associated risk factors, and to detect these protozoa by histopathological analysis in 63 dromedaries slaughtered at the slaughterhouse of El Oued province (126 samples: 63 hearts and 63 diaphragms). The survey revealed that 80% of the herds had a history of abortions, of which 60% also reported cases of stillbirth. Risk factor analysis …


Opium Of The Masses: An Analysis Of Archeobotanical Research In The City Of Tábor, Czechia And How It Potentially Influenced Forms Of Radical Hussism, Sasha Gladding Apr 2026

Opium Of The Masses: An Analysis Of Archeobotanical Research In The City Of Tábor, Czechia And How It Potentially Influenced Forms Of Radical Hussism, Sasha Gladding

Undergraduate University Honors Capstones

Opium of the Masses performs in depth analysis of the Hussite Wars–a time period lasting from 1419 to 1436, Jan Hus, Hussite factionalism, and archeobotany. This analysis proposes that there are numerous possible contributing factors to the development of the radical Hussite teachings and ways of life. The instability of the Catholic hierarchy and the dissenting teachings of Jan Hus also likely were contributors to the development of the unique sociopolitical and spiritual practices of the radical Hussites. It is also possible that the Hussite factions residing in the Czech (then Bohemian) town of Tábor utilized opium as an entheogen …


Exploring The Ethical And Practical Considerations Of Artificial Intelligence In Real-World Health Care Settings: Stakeholder Focus Group Study, Carmen Wendy Ulizio, Devika Dua, Naya Meenkashi Mukul, Santosh Areti, Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Vasiliki Nataly Rahimzadeh Apr 2026

Exploring The Ethical And Practical Considerations Of Artificial Intelligence In Real-World Health Care Settings: Stakeholder Focus Group Study, Carmen Wendy Ulizio, Devika Dua, Naya Meenkashi Mukul, Santosh Areti, Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Vasiliki Nataly Rahimzadeh

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to transform how we research human disease, diagnose and treat patients, and operate hospitals. However, emerging ethical dilemmas surrounding their design, use, and oversight demand both policy attention and empirical research.

Objective: This study aims to explore current AI development, integration, and use activities across the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world, and identify emerging ethical priorities.

Methods: We conducted a total of 3 qualitative focus groups via Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc) between May and June 2025 to gauge the perspectives of 19 clinicians, developers, administrators, and patient …


The Effect Of Cerebral Somatosensory Network Priming On Language Function In Chronic L-Mca Ischemic Stroke: A Companion Case Study, Mandelin E. Wollesen Apr 2026

The Effect Of Cerebral Somatosensory Network Priming On Language Function In Chronic L-Mca Ischemic Stroke: A Companion Case Study, Mandelin E. Wollesen

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Chronic aphasia following a left middle cerebral artery (L-MCA) stroke is often associated with limited recovery beyond the acute phase, necessitating interventions that target neuroplastic mechanisms. This study examined the effects of somatosensory pneumotactile stimulation paired with cognitive-linguistic tasks on functional language performance in an individual with chronic aphasia. Using a single-subject pre-post design, the participant completed a 10-week intervention protocol involving repeated pneumotactile stimulation via the GALILEO system combined with language and motor tasks. Outcomes were assessed using standardized measures, discourse-based language samples, oral reading, repetition, and phonemic verbal fluency. Discourse was analyzed using Correct Information Units (CIUs), words …


Icdpicr2 Calculates Abbreviated Injury Scale Scores From Diagnostic Codes: Limitations For Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology, Joseph Piatt Apr 2026

Icdpicr2 Calculates Abbreviated Injury Scale Scores From Diagnostic Codes: Limitations For Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology, Joseph Piatt

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Many large data sets are limited in their usefulness for trauma epidemiology by a paucity of clinical data reflecting injury severity. Software packages have been developed for extrapolation of diagnostic codes to Injury Severity Scores commonly used in trauma research. The aim of this project was to evaluate one recently upgraded package, ICDPICR2.

METHODS: Data were taken from the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) for 2022. The inclusion criterion was an Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) head score of 1 or greater. The ICDPICR2 package in R was used to calculate AIS body region scores and Injury Severity Scores (ISS) …


Unpacking Developmental Programming: A Conceptual And Historical Analysis In The Context Of Dohad, Andrea Gretchev, Heide S. Temples, Gillian England-Mason, Deborah Dewey, Sara M. Sarasua, Christopher Farrell, Vivian Haley-Zitlin Apr 2026

Unpacking Developmental Programming: A Conceptual And Historical Analysis In The Context Of Dohad, Andrea Gretchev, Heide S. Temples, Gillian England-Mason, Deborah Dewey, Sara M. Sarasua, Christopher Farrell, Vivian Haley-Zitlin

Publications

The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) paradigm posits that early environmental factors may influence a child’s development and long-term health outcomes. Developmental programming (DP) is central to this paradigm, whereby specific early life exposures during critical periods of development are associated with changes to physiological and metabolic pathways, potentially predisposing individuals to disease. However, no standard definition of DP exists, and various terms have been used to describe similar processes. This analysis aimed to develop a conceptual definition for DP to inform interdisciplinary research, education, and practice. Walker and Avant’s eight-step method was employed to analyze the literature, …


Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Pathologic Breakdown Of One Of Neuro-Oncology's Greatest Challenges, Rosemary Westphal, Ms Apr 2026

Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Pathologic Breakdown Of One Of Neuro-Oncology's Greatest Challenges, Rosemary Westphal, Ms

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common adult primary tumor with a grim median survival time of 14.6 months. It is characterized by rapid progression, diffuse infiltration, and rather poor clinical outcomes. The WHO classifies GBM as a grade 4 diffuse astrocytic tumor with distinctive histopathological features including high mitotic activity, marked cellular atypia, microvascular proliferation, and necrosis. Advances in molecular diagnostics have further classified GMB into IDH-wild type and IDH-mutant subtypes, with important therapeutic and prognostic implications. Key genetic alterations, such as EGFR amplification, PTEN loss, TP53 mutations, TERT promoter mutations, and MGMT methylations, have been identified as contributing to …


An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention To Enhance Nurses' Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome In Residential Care Facilities, Marie Tanyi Apr 2026

An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention To Enhance Nurses' Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome In Residential Care Facilities, Marie Tanyi

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

The project addresses a critical gap in nursing education by implementing a structured, evidencebased educational intervention led by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to improve nurses’ knowledge of metabolic syndrome in residential care facilities. The purpose was to determine whether this intervention could significantly enhance nurses’ understanding and management of metabolic syndrome, a complex cluster of disorders present in adult populations. Nine nurses participated in targeted educational sessions focusing on definition, diagnosis, complications, and evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Each participant completed the Metabolic Syndrome Knowledge Scale (MSKS) questionnaire before and after the intervention to assess changes in knowledge. …


Evaluation Of The Prevention And Management Of Assaultive Behaviors (Pmab) Training For Outpatient Ambulatory Care Staff, Michaela Bowles Apr 2026

Evaluation Of The Prevention And Management Of Assaultive Behaviors (Pmab) Training For Outpatient Ambulatory Care Staff, Michaela Bowles

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Background: Workplace violence (WPV) disproportionately affects healthcare workers and harms both staff well-being and the healthcare organization. Despite growing attention to WPV prevention, effective solutions remain limited. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Prevention and Management of Assaultive Behaviors (PMAB) training in an outpatient ambulatory care setting and to assess staff’s confidence and ability to respond to escalating situations. Methods: A pre/post observational survey using Likert-scale, multiple choice, yes/no questions and narrative responses measured confidence before, immediately after, and 3 to 12 months following PMAB training. A retrospective review of WPV incident reports three months before and …


Prevalence Of Plasmodium Ovale And Plasmodium Malariae Mixed Infections And Associated Mortality In Children With Severe Falciparum Malaria, Giselle Lima-Cooper, Dibyadyuti Datta, Caitlin Bond, Kagan Mellencamp, Ruth Namazzi, Mahesh Gupta, Andrea Conroy, Robert Opoka, Chandy John Apr 2026

Prevalence Of Plasmodium Ovale And Plasmodium Malariae Mixed Infections And Associated Mortality In Children With Severe Falciparum Malaria, Giselle Lima-Cooper, Dibyadyuti Datta, Caitlin Bond, Kagan Mellencamp, Ruth Namazzi, Mahesh Gupta, Andrea Conroy, Robert Opoka, Chandy John

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

The prevalence and clinical significance of mixed Plasmodium infections in children with severe Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria are not well characterized. In a cohort of 440 Ugandan children hospitalized with severe malaria who were diagnosed with Plasmodium species via microscopy, nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) testing was used to detect P. falciparum, Plasmodium ovale (P. ovale), Plasmodium malariae (P. malariae), and Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) infections and assess their association with adverse clinical outcomes during hospitalization. Using nPCR testing, the Plasmodium 18S small-subunit ribosomal RNA gene was detected in 440 children. Plasmodium falciparum mono-infection was identified in 329 (74.8%) …


Une Com Spring Research Bulletin May 2026, Une Com Research & Scholarship Apr 2026

Une Com Spring Research Bulletin May 2026, Une Com Research & Scholarship

Osteopathic Student Research Symposia

Bulletin including abstracts from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 inaugural Spring Research Update and Lightning Talk event.


Exploring Adolescents’ Social, Cultural, And Health Experiences To Inform Culturally Responsive Interventions, Bria D. Singleton Apr 2026

Exploring Adolescents’ Social, Cultural, And Health Experiences To Inform Culturally Responsive Interventions, Bria D. Singleton

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined adolescents’ perceptions of their social, cultural, and health-related experiences, assessing constructs related to identity formation, digital exposure, belonging, and safety among Generation Alpha. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from students aged 11 to 14 enrolled at a public middle school in South Carolina using a structured survey and qualitative group discussions. Survey findings indicated primarily positive perceptions of school safety and a sense of self-efficacy in caring for their mental health and well-being. However, qualitative findings disclosed the adolescents’ acute awareness of environmental threats, such as gun violence and school shootings, resulting in emotional dysregulation …


Wright State University's Celebration Of Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities From Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Wright State University Apr 2026

Wright State University's Celebration Of Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities From Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Wright State University

Celebration of Undergraduate & Graduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Materials

The student abstract booklet is a compilation of abstracts from students' oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's Celebration of Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities on April 1, 2026.


Jak Inhibitor Selection In Challenging Scenarios Of Myelofibrosis: A Review, Pankit Vachhani, Ruben Mesa, John Mascarenhas, Raajit Rampal, Stephen T. Oh, Alessandro Maria Vannucchi, Maria Laura Fox, Francesca Palandri, Francesco Passamonti, Jean-Jacques Kiladjian, Mahshid Azimi, Claire Harrison, Prithviraj Bose Apr 2026

Jak Inhibitor Selection In Challenging Scenarios Of Myelofibrosis: A Review, Pankit Vachhani, Ruben Mesa, John Mascarenhas, Raajit Rampal, Stephen T. Oh, Alessandro Maria Vannucchi, Maria Laura Fox, Francesca Palandri, Francesco Passamonti, Jean-Jacques Kiladjian, Mahshid Azimi, Claire Harrison, Prithviraj Bose

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Myelofibrosis is a progressive myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by dysregulated Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription signaling. Common clinical manifestations include constitutional symptoms, splenomegaly, and anemia, which can significantly impact quality of life and survival. Although hematopoietic stem cell transplant is the only curative treatment modality in myelofibrosis, JAK inhibitors have transformed management by providing symptom relief and reducing spleen size in many patients; newer JAK inhibitors also offer anemia-related benefits. Four JAK inhibitors - ruxolitinib, fedratinib, pacritinib, and momelotinib - are now available for the treatment of myelofibrosis, each with distinct profiles and safety considerations that may inform …


Cardiac Radiotherapy-Induced Epigenetic Memory Underlies Electrophysiologic And Metabolic Reprogramming, Samuel D. Jordan, Shuhua Fu, Abigail Fulkerson, Donghua Hu, Sherwin Ng, David M. Zhang, Sneha Manikandan, Jeffrey Szymanski, Nan Hu, Yuqian Xie, Anish Bedi, James Tabor, Lauren Boggs-Bailey, Lori Strong, Stephanie Hicks, Lavanya Aryan, Nishanth Gabriel, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Kuo-Chan Weng, Nathaniel Huebsch, Julie K. Schwarz, Bo Zhang, Stacey L. Rentschler Apr 2026

Cardiac Radiotherapy-Induced Epigenetic Memory Underlies Electrophysiologic And Metabolic Reprogramming, Samuel D. Jordan, Shuhua Fu, Abigail Fulkerson, Donghua Hu, Sherwin Ng, David M. Zhang, Sneha Manikandan, Jeffrey Szymanski, Nan Hu, Yuqian Xie, Anish Bedi, James Tabor, Lauren Boggs-Bailey, Lori Strong, Stephanie Hicks, Lavanya Aryan, Nishanth Gabriel, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Kuo-Chan Weng, Nathaniel Huebsch, Julie K. Schwarz, Bo Zhang, Stacey L. Rentschler

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) is emerging as a highly effective treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT). Growing evidence indicates that STAR favorably reprograms the electrical substrate by speeding conduction and/or prolonging repolarization via modulation of ion channel expression, although the mechanisms by which single-fraction radiation mediates durable changes in gene expression are incompletely understood. Here, we identify dynamic changes in the cardiomyocyte epigenome and transcriptome after irradiation (IR) in vivo and in vitro, including durably increased expression and chromatin accessibility of Scn5a (encodes the α subunit of the sodium channel, NaV1.5), demonstrating a role for epigenetic memory in conduction velocity (CV) …