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Medical Education Digest, Vol. 15 No. 4 (July/August 2013), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

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Introduction: Wounds Of War: Meeting The Needs Of Active-Duty Military Personnel And Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Olympia Duhart, Kathy L. Cerminara

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The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Objectives: To determine the effects of a single episode of whole body vibration among community dwelling older adults on balance, mobility, and joint position sense. Methods: Thirty six adults over the age of 50 were recruited and underwent measurement of single limb stance for right and left legs, Timed Up and Go test, and joint position sense of the knee before and after a single episode of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) using a frequency of 6Hz, amplitude of 5mm, applied for ten minutes. Results: There was a statistically significant change in single limb balance for both the right and left …

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Beyond Brushing Teeth: Pilot Study Reveals Community Based Opportunities To Promote Oral Care For Clients With A Spinal Cord Injury, Amy L. Sullivan, Christy M. Morgan

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

OBJECTIVE: This study identified opportunities for occupational therapists serving those with a spinal cord injury needing community based dental care. METHODS: Dental professionals answered survey questions on attitudes toward treating clients with a spinal cord injury, knowledge of transfer skills, occupational therapy as a community resource, and dental clinic physical design. The data collected for this pilot study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The participants revealed hesitation toward treating these clients, some knowledge of occupational therapy as a community referral source, limited knowledge for transfer skills, and questionable clinic designs for meeting accessibility guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this pilot …

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The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background and purpose: Studies of adults and typically developing (TD) children find the number of hands and fingers used to grasp an object is influenced by the relationship between object size and hand size. Children with Down syndrome (DS) between 3 and 11 years have shown no differences in number of hands (1 or 2 hands) used to grasp different sized objects compared to TD children when the object size was body-scaled. The purpose of this study was to examine whether body-scaled information affected the number of hands and fingers used to grasp different sized objects in toddlers with and …

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Allied Health Professionals As Consultants: An Exploratory Study In An Australian Context, Delene Amsters, Mellisa Kendall, Sarita Schuurs, Melissa Lindeman, Pim Kuipers

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Allied health professionals (AHPs) acting as consultants to other professionals and workers is an important emerging issue. It has received little research attention, despite this role being central to many AHP job descriptions, particularly senior positions. This exploratory qualitative study, conducted with AHPs and other key informants, examined consultancy in metropolitan, rural and remote settings in Australia. Thirty-nine professionals were interviewed in individual and focus group settings, using semi-structured questions. Analysis of data revealed roles, definitions and processes of consultancy, the influence of the context in which it occurs, and the multi-layered outcomes of consultancy. This led to the drafting …

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Resolving Inner Cultural Conflicts Toward Education In Pastoral East Africa: A Grounded Theory Study, Timothy A. Keiper, Janvier Rugira

The Qualitative Report

The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explain the perceptions of semi - nomadic pastoralists in East Africa, who self - identified as having the characteristics of the most vulnerable, and who were educationally successful. This study identified motivating factors that contributed to resiliency while in the pursuit of an education. Findings suggest that even though students from this background utilize these motivating factors they are still faced with inner cultural tensions that can be insurmountable. Emergent theory suggests that inner cultural conflicts toward education are resolved when push/pull factors were combined with a sense of something beyond …

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Through Their Eyes: Using Photography With Youth Who Experienced Trauma, Karen Rice, Sarah Primak, Heather Girvin

The Qualitative Report

Adolescent youth in foster care are often exposed to multiple traumas and often leave the child welfare system without processing thoughts, feelings, or plans for the future. This study employed photo elicitation with a group of adolescent youth in foster care to discover what is important to them. Eight themes emerged. Family and friends, or the need to have someone who is always there for them was the most frequent theme photographed. Utilizing photo elicitation with youth who have been abused and/or neglected is an engaging and empowering method as it allows for individualized case planning that is guided by …

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The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Elbow tendinopathies are common conditions that typically last 6 to 24 months. There is no clear consensus in the literature regarding the most effective management. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product used for elbow tendinopathies with the aim of enhancing tissue regeneration. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of PRP for reducing pain and physical function in elbow tendinopathies. Methods: Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies and data were extracted regarding the design, sample characteristics, interventions, and outcome measures. Each study was critically appraised for …

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Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing during exercise is referred to as exercise-induced dyspnea (EID), and is a common complaint from athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of EID among college aged athletes and to explore the medical encounters, including diagnostic testing, arising from this complaint. Method: We surveyed intercollegiate (n=122) and club sport (n=103) athletes regarding their experience with EID, including medical diagnoses, diagnostic procedures, environmental factors, and treatment effectiveness. Results: Fifty-two percent of respondents (n=112) reported episodes of EID. Intercollegiate and club sport athletes did not differ in regard to the prevalence …

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Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: The assessment of height and weight (body mass) are common components of the medical examination, often requisite subject characteristics collected for research, and frequently used in the writing of life and medical insurance policies. These measurements may be gathered by actual measurement procedures or through patient self-report. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to 1) determine if significant differences exist between self-reported and measured height and body mass, 2) determine the influence of gender on differences between self-reported and actual measurements, and 3) determine the range of differences (levels of agreement) that may exist between self-reported and actual …

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Identification Of Beryllium-Dependent Peptides Recognized By Cd4+ T Cells In Chronic Beryllium Disease, Michael T. Falta, Clemencia Pinilla, Douglas G. Mack, Alex N. Tinega, Francis Crawford, Marc Giulianotti, Radleigh Santos, Gina M. Clayton, Yuxiao Wang, Xuewu Zhang, Lisa A. Maier, Philippa Marrack, John W. Kappler, Andrew P. Fontenot

Mathematics Faculty Articles

Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) is a granulomatous disorder characterized by an influx of beryllium (Be)-specific CD4+ T cells into the lung. The vast majority of these T cells recognize Be in an HLA-DP–restricted manner, and peptide is required for T cell recognition. However, the peptides that stimulate Be-specific T cells are unknown. Using positional scanning libraries and fibroblasts expressing HLA-DP2, the most prevalent HLA-DP molecule linked to disease, we identified mimotopes and endogenous self-peptides that bind to MHCII and Be, forming a complex recognized by pathogenic CD4+ T cells in CBD. These peptides possess aspartic and glutamic acid residues at …

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When Two Worlds Collide: Shared Experiences Of Educating Navajos Living Off The Reservation, Daniel R. Conn

The Qualitative Report

Northridge Elementary calls into question the norm - based ideals of the No Child Left Behind Act (2001). By constructing a portrait of Northridge, this study reveals the challenges indigenous students face in the ag e of standardized assessments. The overarching quest ion of this study is: Do high - stakes assessments further the endemic values of colonization? The term colonization in this study refers to federal and state governmental agencies directing what indigenous students should be taught at school despite cultural relevance. This study applies the theoretical framework of Tribal Critical Race Theory (TribalCrit), through video photography, observations, interviews …

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Choices, Responsibility , And Trade - Offs: A Review Of Designing Research In The Social Sciences, Constantine S.L. Loum

The Qualitative Report

The challenge of doing research in the social sciences and other disciplines is anchored in the dilemma of finding the right research design to pursue an inquiry path leading to trustworthy evidences . Designing Research in the Social Sciences ( Maggetti, Gilardi, & Radaelli , 2013) is an elucidative narrative, adding a strong voice in helping novice and seasoned researchers to redirect their thoughts and research actions into meaningful efforts to find balance (trade - offs) in research implementation. This new tome is not the usual ‘cook book’ in the research design arena, rather it focuses your mind into appreciating …

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Discourse Analysis: Examining Language Use In Context, Stephen Baffour Adjei

The Qualitative Report

Discourse analysis is paramount in the negotiation and construction of meaning of the social world. Dis cursive psychologists believe that truth is a discursive construction and that the world can be represented in an unlimited number of ways. This paper discusses the importance of context and culture in discursive interactions. The paper discusses knowledge as situated and contingent and thus an explanation of a psychological phenomenon should take into account the context or culture and circumstances of social interactions. The relevance of positioning and intertextuality in discursive interactions and meaning making processes are highlighted. It is further discussed that people’s …

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Impact Of Exchange Marriage On Children In Pakistan: Social Security Or Insecurity?, Muhammed Zaman

The Qualitative Report

In this paper I deal with the impact of the exchange marriage system in Pakistan. The system does not only guide in spouse selection, but it is also provide welfare, alliance formation and give strength to kinship. No part of the study, however, dealt with the impact of the system on children anywhere in the world. Based on the qualitative investigation, this article highlights 24 case histories. The Grounded Theory Method guidelines are followed for the data collection and analysis. There are different dimensions of the exchange marriage. However, t h is study reveals child engagement/marriage (even before the birth), …

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Single - Sex Education In Northern Canada: A Case Study Of Trapline Elementary School, Simon Blakesley

The Qualitative Report

In this article I present findings from a 2012 case study of a northern Canadian public school organizing its classes in a single - sex configuration. Trapline School 1 , a Kindergarten to Grade 7 (K - 7) school in the, Yukon Territory, Canada, began organizing classes employing a single - sex configuration in 2007. The purpose of this research was to gain insights into the current status of single - gender education at Trapline School based on the perspectives of a range of stakeholders. This study specifically identifies and presents the perspectives of teachers, students, former students, School Council …

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2013 Commencement - Graduate - Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences, Graduate School Of Computer And Information Sciences, Graduate School Of Humanities And Social Sciences, H. Wayne Huizenga School Of Business And Entrepreneurship, Institute For The Study Of Human Service, Health And Justice, And Oceanographic Center, Nova Southeastern University

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The Effects Of Para-Chloromercuribenzoic Acid And Different Oxidative And Sulfhydryl Agents On A Novel, Non-At1, Non-At2 Angiotensin Binding Site Identified As Neurolysin, Kira L. Santos, Megan A. Vento, John W. Wright, Robert C. Speth

HPD Articles

A novel, non-AT1, non-AT2 brain binding site for angiotensin peptides that is unmasked by p-chloromercuribenzoate (PCMB) has been identified as a membrane associated variant of neurolysin. The ability of different organic and inorganic oxidative and sulfhydryl reactive agents to unmask or inhibit 125I-Sar1Ile8 angiotensin II (SI-Ang II) binding to this site was presently examined. In tissue membranes from homogenates of rat brain and testis incubated in assay buffer containing losartan (10 μM) and PD123319 (10 μM) plus 100 μM PCMB, 5 of the 39 compounds tested inhibited 125I-SI Ang II binding in brain and testis. Mersalyl acid, mercuric chloride (HgCl2) …

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Telling Their Stories: The Use Of Autoethnography As An Instructional Tool In An Introductory Research Course, Henrietta Williams Pinchon

The Qualitative Report

This paper focuses on the use of autoethnography as an instructional tool in introductory research courses. Since many students fear research courses in graduate education programs, many of them build up paralyzing anxieties that prevent them from completing the courses and/or their programs. To address this , I propose the use of autoethnography as an instructional tool. This form of inquiry will be useful by allowing students to (a) explore how personal experiences influence their research (e.g., subjectivity, assumptions), (b ) identify gaps in the mainstream literature (e.g., is this story being told?), (c ) use various data collection strategies …

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The Applicability Of Institutional Dynamics Framework For A Model For Enterprise Growth In Grenada And The Dominican Republic: A Preliminary Exploration, Reccia N. Charles, Nazly N. Nardi, Ruth Clarke

HCBE Faculty Presentations

Generally governments in developing economies work towards encouraging enterprise growth as the engine to increase national wealth and higher standards of living. In terms of the form of enterprise, some countries favor public or public-private partnerships, while others favor private enterprise primarily. The smaller the economy the more likely it is that the government will be involved in promoting the growth of enterprises.This paper examines the role of institutional dynamics in supporting or limiting enterprise growth in Grenada and the Dominican Republic. The interplay of the three parts of the institutional profile, regulatory, cognitive and normative, will be influenced in …

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Exploring The Use Of Mobile Technology In Qualitative Inquiry In Africa, Ane Turner Johnson

The Qualitative Report

In this article I explore how mobile phones may facilitate greater access to participants and higher participation rates in qualitative inquiry in Africa. Qualitative researchers face a number of ethical and procedural challenges when collecting data in the field. But with the explosion of mobile phone usage, many of these obstacles to data collection may be ameliorated, facilitating greater access to participants, to data, and to important findings. I use the example of a research study on the connection between development and higher education at two public universities in Kenya to illustrate how mobile phones played an unexpected role in …

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Becoming A Novice Smoker: Initial Smoking Behaviours Among Jor Danian Psychiatric Nurses, Khaldoun Aldiabat, Michael Clinton

The Qualitative Report

A better understanding of how male Jordanian psychiatric nurses become smokers and continue the habit mainly at work is necessary if smoking reduction and cessation programs are to help them better manage their smoking behaviours. Here we use a grounded theory approach to describe the factors that influenced the eight nurses in our sample to take up smoking. We use five categories derived from open coding to explain the initial stage in the smoking histories of the nurses. We situate our account of " becoming a novice smoker" within the contextualizing smoking behaviours over time theory we developed from our …

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Allelopathy As An Emergent, Exploitable Public Good In The Bloom-Forming Microalga Prymnesium Parvum, William W. Driscoll, Noelle J. Espinosa, Omar T. Eldakar, Jeremiah D. Hackett

Biology Faculty Articles

Many microbes cooperatively secrete extracellular products that favorably modify their environment. Consistent with social evolution theory, structured habitats play a role in maintaining these traits in microbial model systems, by localizing the benefits and separating strains that invest in these products from ‘cheater’ strains that benefit without paying the cost. It is thus surprising that many unicellular, well-mixed microalgal populations invest in extracellular toxins that confer ecological benefits upon the entire population, for example, by eliminating nutrient competitors (allelopathy). Here we test the hypotheses that microalgal exotoxins are (1) exploitable public goods that benefit all cells, regardless of investment, or …

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Transpersonal Approaches To Autoethnographic Research And Writing, Diana Raab

The Qualitative Report

My life as nonfiction writer has led to my interest in doing an autoethnographical study and this paper will discuss how autoethnography can be performed using transpersonal psychology as a model. Autoethnography is a personal narrative akin to biography and memoir, and has become a more prevalent research method because of its accessibility an d the ease with which the reader can connect with the researcher ’ s and participant's lived experiences and/or epiphanies. The best narratives consist of embodied, vulnerable, and evocative writing, which help to explore, transform, and heal through various life journeys. This self - awareness and …

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Refugee Children’S Adaptation To American Early Childhood Classrooms: A Narrative Inquiry, Megan A. Prior, Tricia Niesz

The Qualitative Report

Researchers have suggested that a paucity of research exists on refugee youth in early child hood education settings. Arguing that children’s stories provide educators a valuable resource for understanding the meaning children make of initial cross - cultural experiences, this article presents a narrative inquiry into the stories and artwork of three early childhood students, along with the narratives of their families, all Karen refugees from Myanmar. Examining what these stories reveal about the children’s initial experiences in an American early childhood setting, we share their stories of adaptation, their experiences of cultural dissonance, and their illustrations of change over …

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2013 Commencement - Graduate - College Of Health Care Sciences, College Of Medical Sciences, College Of Optometry, College Of Pharmacy, College Of Dental Medicine And College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University

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The Current Volume 24 : Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

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Medical Education Digest, Vol. 15 No. 4 (July/August 2013), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

Introduction: Wounds Of War: Meeting The Needs Of Active-Duty Military Personnel And Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Olympia Duhart, Kathy L. Cerminara

Faculty Scholarship

The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Beyond Brushing Teeth: Pilot Study Reveals Community Based Opportunities To Promote Oral Care For Clients With A Spinal Cord Injury, Amy L. Sullivan, Christy M. Morgan

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Allied Health Professionals As Consultants: An Exploratory Study In An Australian Context, Delene Amsters, Mellisa Kendall, Sarita Schuurs, Melissa Lindeman, Pim Kuipers

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Resolving Inner Cultural Conflicts Toward Education In Pastoral East Africa: A Grounded Theory Study, Timothy A. Keiper, Janvier Rugira

The Qualitative Report

Through Their Eyes: Using Photography With Youth Who Experienced Trauma, Karen Rice, Sarah Primak, Heather Girvin

The Qualitative Report

The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Mathematics Faculty Articles

When Two Worlds Collide: Shared Experiences Of Educating Navajos Living Off The Reservation, Daniel R. Conn

The Qualitative Report

Choices, Responsibility , And Trade - Offs: A Review Of Designing Research In The Social Sciences, Constantine S.L. Loum

The Qualitative Report

Discourse Analysis: Examining Language Use In Context, Stephen Baffour Adjei

The Qualitative Report

Impact Of Exchange Marriage On Children In Pakistan: Social Security Or Insecurity?, Muhammed Zaman

The Qualitative Report

Single - Sex Education In Northern Canada: A Case Study Of Trapline Elementary School, Simon Blakesley

The Qualitative Report

NSU Commencement Programs

The Effects Of Para-Chloromercuribenzoic Acid And Different Oxidative And Sulfhydryl Agents On A Novel, Non-At1, Non-At2 Angiotensin Binding Site Identified As Neurolysin, Kira L. Santos, Megan A. Vento, John W. Wright, Robert C. Speth

HPD Articles

Telling Their Stories: The Use Of Autoethnography As An Instructional Tool In An Introductory Research Course, Henrietta Williams Pinchon

The Qualitative Report

The Applicability Of Institutional Dynamics Framework For A Model For Enterprise Growth In Grenada And The Dominican Republic: A Preliminary Exploration, Reccia N. Charles, Nazly N. Nardi, Ruth Clarke

HCBE Faculty Presentations

Exploring The Use Of Mobile Technology In Qualitative Inquiry In Africa, Ane Turner Johnson

The Qualitative Report

Becoming A Novice Smoker: Initial Smoking Behaviours Among Jor Danian Psychiatric Nurses, Khaldoun Aldiabat, Michael Clinton

The Qualitative Report

Visionary Summer 2013, College Of Optometry

Visionary

Allelopathy As An Emergent, Exploitable Public Good In The Bloom-Forming Microalga Prymnesium Parvum, William W. Driscoll, Noelle J. Espinosa, Omar T. Eldakar, Jeremiah D. Hackett

Biology Faculty Articles

Transpersonal Approaches To Autoethnographic Research And Writing, Diana Raab

The Qualitative Report

Refugee Children’S Adaptation To American Early Childhood Classrooms: A Narrative Inquiry, Megan A. Prior, Tricia Niesz

The Qualitative Report

2013 Commencement - Graduate - College Of Health Care Sciences, College Of Medical Sciences, College Of Optometry, College Of Pharmacy, College Of Dental Medicine And College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

The Current Volume 24 : Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

The Current Volume 24 : Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers