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Untitled, Janie Packer

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My work is mostly improvisational. When I step back and look at what I’ve made, it’s not until that moment that I know what the piece means. I am at a loss for words to express how I am impacted by each of my creations. Every individual will draw their own conclusions when they see my sculptures for the first time.

Unbroken, Masood Mohammed

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Unbroken is a short, powerful poem describing some of the all too familiar difficulties that students and physicians face in the hospital and medical field as a whole.

In Bod We Trust, Elliot Montgomery Sklar

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This paper discusses body image and social norms, media and implications on health for men as for women. The important issue of body image is rarely addressed toward men's health and wellness while it is widely recognized for women.

My Father's Hands, Janet Lynn Roseman-Halsband

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Sidney Roseman And Daughter Janet, Janet Lynn Roseman-Halsband

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My Rescue In A Dark World, Barbara Diana Gilbert

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My Rescue In A Dark World

A NARRATIVE

By Barbara Diana Gilbert

It is with Pride, Honor and Dignity that I salute you. You Gallant Man – Strong Man - Man of High Esteem. You seemed to have been placed strategically in my life at every turn – teaching, molding and preparing me for what was to be my assignment in this life. The roads were long and weary. There was danger on every side but I kept reaching for your guiding hand. You never let me fall; you constantly reached out for me – making sure that I kept …

The Protector, Anna Kafka

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This drawing aims to portray one of the traditional male roles in our society: that of provider and protector. Though much has changed over the past few years regarding gender equality, many males still feel societal or personal pressure to be equally, if not solely, responsible for the happiness and safety of their loved ones.

Physicians, both male and female, serve this role on a much larger scale. We have the unique opportunity to educate a medically naïve patient population. At times we have to maintain a delicate balance between providing all of the relevant information and trying not to …

The Expressive Male Bird, Jeena A. Kar

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In this painting, you find bright and vibrant colors, but the within the tails of the feathers you see the "eyes" of the peacock feather. In greco-roman mythology, the peacock was made from Argus, who had a hundred eyes. This piece is a statement on how the male form is one that naturally seeks to express colors and emotions, but gets interrupted by watchful eyes. Men are constantly "watched" and pressured by society to remain stoic and hold in their feelings. From childhood, if a boy cries, he is told to "be a man" and stop, whereas their sisters are …

In The Death Of A Phoenix, Vatche J. Melkonian

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The "male form" classically elicits thoughts of certain characteristics, including strength, security, power, all of which lie deep within a hardened outer shell. But on closer inspection there is something much more primal to the nature of a "man". Man tends to fall short of their female counterparts when it comes to understanding and verbalizing their emotions. Thus they are faced with strange tumultuous insecurities, fears, judgements, and expectations, with no way to express the struggles they may face within themselves. Man has many stories to tell, but lacks the language to begin speaking. This poem is the closest I …

Be A Shavee, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Children with cancer often lose their hair during treatment. Anthony Dieguez, a second year medical student shows his support by shaving his head voluntarily, and inspiring friends and family to donate money to support childhood cancer research.

New Hopes, New Dreams, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Anteneh Fisseha's old car with more than 200,000 miles finally gave up. Here is a picture of him with his new and reliable ride to get him through medical school.

An Aspiring Radiologist, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Vincent Alexander, a second year medical and an anatomy fellow learning and teaching allied health care students during.

Serving The Community, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Second year osteopathic medical student Hytham Rashid participating in community health fair taking vitals for his patients.

Upside Down, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Third-year osteopathic medical student and Guinness world record participant AshwinKalandurgdemonstrating his handstand walking skills in the NSU GOT TALENTprogram.

Inner Voice, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Third year osteopathic medicine student Michael Stan participating in NSU Got Talentproviding the vocals for the band, “The Heartbeats.”

Play The Moments, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Second year osteopathic medical student Michael Hellman playing his guitar for the band, “The Heartbeats “ during NSU Got Talent.

Colorful Life, Bhavik Upadhyay

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Undergraduate student AhjayBhatia celebrates the festival of Holi along with members of the Indian Student Association.

Perspectives Provided By Leopard And Other Cat Genomes: How Diet Determined The Evolutionary History Of Carnivores, Omnivores, And Herbivores, Soonok Kim, Yun Sung Cho, Jong Bhak, Stephen J. O'Brien, Joo-Hong Yeo

Biology Faculty Articles

Recent advances in genome sequencing technologies have enabled humans to generate and investigate the genomes of wild species. This includes the big cat family, such as tigers, lions, and leopards. Adding the first high quality leopard genome, we have performed an in-depth comparative analysis to identify the genomic signatures in the evolution of felid to become the top predators on land. Our study focused on how the carnivore genomes, as compared to the omnivore or herbivore genomes, shared evolutionary adaptations in genes associated with nutrient metabolism, muscle strength, agility, and other traits responsible for hunting and meat digestion. We found …

A Review Of Undergraduate Athletic Training Program Entrance Requirements., Christopher D. Brown, Kelly Potteiger, Kimberly Keeley, Andrew Lundgren, Shannon David

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Athletic Training (AT) education is undergoing a major change with the transition to the professional Master’s degree. This evolution provides opportunity for faculty to reassess programmatic requirements. Admissions criteria is the first benchmark set for students and may predict future success. Currently, there is no evidence describing common AT entrance requirements. Objective(s): To determine current practices in AT admissions, establish best practices for developing admissions criteria, and discuss the potential impact of the transition to professional master’s degree on the admissions process.

Methods: Design: Cross-Sectional Study. Setting(s): Web-based survey in the fall of 2014. Participant(s): 361 undergraduate program directors …

Experimental Psychology Master Of Science, Nova Southeastern University

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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis A Social Revolution: International Yogi Peacebuilders, Jodie M. Berman

Department of Conflict Resolution Studies Theses and Dissertations

This study addressed a group of people called karma yogis who have been of service in the world. The population I analyzed are those assisting others in developing countries that are in communities that have been marginalized by war, political unrest, and unstable conditions. This study is an interpretative phenomenological analysis that illuminated the lived experience of karma yogis who volunteered in developing countries as peacebuilders. The research focused on understanding this group of international peacebuilders and their dedication to service which affected the social identity of the yogi. Exploring the experiences and what it meant to be an international …

Lives And The Effects On Workplace Productivity, Neisha S. Jones-Sewell

Department of Conflict Resolution Studies Theses and Dissertations

The phenomenon of personal lives conflict is multifaceted and impacts the workplace in multiple ways. The aims of this study were to examine the various aspects of personal lives conflicts and how it affects the workplace’s productivity. Understanding productivity in the workplace, employers would better be able to manage conflicts at work as well as maintain productivity and by extensions profits. In order to fully understand this issue, the researcher framed the study around these questions: Do personal lives conflict affect productivity in the workplace? Do intimate partner conflicts affect productivity in the workplace? To what extent does intimate partner …

When Cyber Systems Crash: Attitudes Towards Cyber Utilization And Security, Nicholas L.K. Tar

Department of Conflict Resolution Studies Theses and Dissertations

This research focused on examining attitudinal differences of Internet utilization and security with the objective of understanding the relationships that cyber usability have with cybercrime and then determine best practices needed to promote the secure use of the Internet. The research was designed as a quantitative study that used judgment sampling to survey 433 cases to explain the relationship that exists between cyber utilization and security. To achieve this objective, research questions and hypothesis were designed to guide the analysis. Cross tabulation analysis was used to compare the dependent and independent variables while Chi-square, Lambda and Gamma statistical tests were …

Influence That Service In A Pro Bono Clinic Has On A First Full-Time Physical Therapy Clinical Education Experience, Daria Porretta, Jill Black, Kerstin Palombaro, Ellen Erdman

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Physical therapist education programs strive to prepare their students for full-time clinical experiences in a variety of ways. Experiential and service learning in authentic contexts reportedly help students make connections between the classroom and the clinic. The purpose of this study was to explore the influences that service in a physical therapy pro bono clinic has on a first full-time clinical education experience.

Methods: Participants were all third year doctoral physical therapy students at Widener University who were entering their first full-time clinical education experience. Sixteen participants kept journals throughout their first full-time clinical experience regarding the impact …

Perceptions Of Contributions Of Business Coaches To Female Entrepreneurial Success, Tracy I. Timberlake

Theses and Dissertations

Although coaching has seen tremendous growth and success, it is still regarded as controversial because there is no governing body that oversees coaches or the coaching industry. In this manner, the industry has not achieved uniformity, therefore is under much scrutiny with regards to the validity of the industry as a whole. With female entrepreneurship on the rise, many industry personnel are hiring business coaches to teach them the business building skills they need to start their solo ventures. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of the one-on-one business coaching experience from the perspective of the client. Because there …

Measuring Knowledge And Attitudes Regarding The Use Of Pharmacogenetic Testing Among Patients And Prescribers: Diffusion Of Innovation Theory, Suhaib Mohammad Muflih

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: Healthcare providers play a key role in patient care. Their knowledge and attitudes may play a critical role in the incorporation of pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing into routine practice. The knowledge and attitudes of patients are also equally important in determining the rate of diffusion and the adoption of PGx testing. This study aims to test Rogers’s diffusion of innovation theory to identify and evaluate the influence of knowledge, attitudes, and sociodemographic characteristics of patients and physicians on the adoption of PGx testing in current clinical settings. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive survey design was implemented. The sample consisted of patients …

Pathophysiological Relevance Of Astroglial Angiotensin And The Endocannabinoid Signaling Systems In Shrs, Dhanush Haspula

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

BACKGROUND: Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), an essential hypertension model, are characterized by pro-inflammatory states in brainstems. While Angiotensin (Ang) II, via activation of glial Ang Type 1 receptors (AT1Rs), has been shown to trigger a significant upsurge in pro-inflammatory cytokines, activation of astroglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptors (CB1Rs), elicits a potent anti-inflammatory response in the brain. Both brainstem AT1Rs and CB1Rs have also been reported to alter cardiovascular parameters in SHRs. Evidence of crosstalk between CB1Rs and AT1Rs has also emerged, further highlighting a need to understand their signaling interaction in cardiovascular diseases. APPROACH: The purpose of this study was …

Formulation And Evaluation Of Fast Disintegrating Sublingual Atropine Tablets For The Potential Treatment Of Acute Organophosphates Toxicity, Alhussain Aodah

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Organophosphates (OP) are chemicals found in certain pesticides and in nerve agents such as sarin. Toxicity with these agents can lead to death. On August 2013, 1,300 civilians were killed using sarin gas in Syria by the Assad regimen. The lack of prepared medical facilities, and the availability of appropriate treatmentsignificantly contributed to the high percent of causality. Further, worldwide pesticides toxicity affects 3 million people annually. Therefore, it is imperative that antidote to treat OP toxicity are readily available in a dosage form that is acceptable cost, effective, and user friendly. Atropine sulfate (AS) is the first-line antidote forOP …

Risk Factors For Low Back Pain In Recreational Distance Runners, Jonathan Gallas

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Recreational Distance Runners By Jonathan E. Gallas Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine differences between runners with and without low back pain and a control group of non-runners in demographic, physical/running, and LBP variables. Subjects. This study included 102 subjects in three groups. Subjects, 18 to 55 years old, were from a running store, sports club, and physical therapy clinics in Rockford, IL. Methods. A pilot study of ten runners with LBP was conducted prior to data collection to assess testers’ reliability. One hundred and twelve runners, with or without …

Immediate Effects Of A Seated Versus Supine Upper Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Compared To Sham Manipulation In Individuals With Subacromial Pain Syndrome – A Randomized Clinical Trial, Jason Keith Grimes

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: Individuals with Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SPS) often present with a variety of contributing factors. It is possible that a subgroup exists within SPS that has primary impairments of scapular mobility and/or muscle strength. In an attempt to better identify scapular contributions in SPS, the Scapular Assistance Test (SAT) and Scapula Reposition Test (SRT) have been described. Additionally, thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to be effective for shoulder pain. Problem Statement: It is currently unknown whether or not there are impairments in scapulothoracic muscle force generation or scapular mobility in individuals with SPS who have positive results on …