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Clostridium Tertium Bacteremia In Immunocompetent Patient - Contamination Or True Pathogen?, Heath Donahue Jan 2023

Clostridium Tertium Bacteremia In Immunocompetent Patient - Contamination Or True Pathogen?, Heath Donahue

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Advanced Applications Of Existing Technology And Their Influence On Quality Outcomes In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Ali Riza Demirbas Jan 2023

Advanced Applications Of Existing Technology And Their Influence On Quality Outcomes In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Ali Riza Demirbas

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Increasing competition in the healthcare industry is compelling organizations to adopt new strategies to obtain and/or maintain a competitive advantage. To obtain a competitive advantage, healthcare organizations may need either more efficient processes or offer new or improved products and services through the utilization of these strategies. In competitive market environments, technological innovations can be a key competitive advantage to reduce expenses, improve quality, attract more customers, or a combination of all. All healthcare organizations can benefit from technological innovations, especially those with limited resources. One type of healthcare organization that highlights the disparity in resources is the Federally Qualified …


In The Shadows, But Not Left Behind: Female Sex Workers' Acceptance Of Social Media For Hiv Prevention In Northwest And Southwest Provinces, Cameroon, Hassanatu Blake Jan 2023

In The Shadows, But Not Left Behind: Female Sex Workers' Acceptance Of Social Media For Hiv Prevention In Northwest And Southwest Provinces, Cameroon, Hassanatu Blake

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The purpose of this dissertation was to evaluate the acceptance of social media in HIV prevention education for female sex workers in Cameroon. The objectives included: (1) provide a review of literature on the use of social media in HIV prevention education among Female Sex workers (FSWs); (2) determine the acceptance of Secret Facebook Group (SFG) for HIV prevention education among FSW in Cameroon; and (3) explain the acceptance of SFG in HIV prevention education and social media platform alternatives to SFG in Cameroon. Utilizing a sequential explanatory mixed methods design, three methods were employed for this dissertation and guided …


Patterns Of Fatal Drug Overdose_ A Multi-City Investigation Of Geospatial Correlates, Keith R. Chichester Jan 2023

Patterns Of Fatal Drug Overdose_ A Multi-City Investigation Of Geospatial Correlates, Keith R. Chichester

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Fatal drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., responsible for over 107,600 deaths in 2021. Since 2000 the rate of overdose fatalities has increased over 140%. This epidemic has been particularly impactful in rural areas as from 2006-2016, the rural overdose death rate surpassed those in urban areas. Geospatial analytics provide an effective strategy for identifying profiles and patterns in the spatial distribution of overdose locations as well as geographic and demographic variables that associate with overdose occurrences. Furthermore, predictive risk modeling platforms allow for the identification of anticipated overdose hotspots across a geography …


Induction Of Antibiotic Activity Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus In Small Molecules Through Zinc Activation, Rachel Michaela Andrews Jan 2023

Induction Of Antibiotic Activity Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus In Small Molecules Through Zinc Activation, Rachel Michaela Andrews

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious human pathogen with a staggering potential for multi-drug resistance. Because of this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization monitor the spread of MRSA and encourage antibiotic development efforts targeting this pathogen. Despite this, few antibiotics have been developed and brought to market in recent decades. To continue treating infections caused by this organism, we must identify novel antibiotic molecules with different mechanisms of action from known antibiotics. Bacterial copper-dependent inhibitors (CDIs), molecules that become antibacterial in the presence of copper (Cu), have been studied as a novel …


The Effect Of Temperature On The Rate Of Antibiotic Resistance Development In Vibrio Vulnificus, Amber Marie Richardson Jan 2023

The Effect Of Temperature On The Rate Of Antibiotic Resistance Development In Vibrio Vulnificus, Amber Marie Richardson

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Vibrio vulnificus is an environmentally encountered pathogen that humans may be exposed to through open wound contact with brackish waters or by ingestion of contaminated shellfish. In susceptible individuals, a V. vulnificus infection can spread rapidly, resulting in hospitalization, amputation, or even death. This bacterial species can cause aggressive infection, so treatment must often be aggressive as well. A typical treatment regimen includes combination therapy with a third-generation cephalosporin along with either a tetracycline or a fluoroquinolone. Although this method can work for now, antibiotic resistance is a looming threat that has emerged in many bacterial pathogens, including V. vulnificus. …


Temporal Trends In Tularemia Incidence In The United States From 2010 To 2020. Are Age And Sex Associated With These Changing Trends?, Carla V. Brooks Jan 2023

Temporal Trends In Tularemia Incidence In The United States From 2010 To 2020. Are Age And Sex Associated With These Changing Trends?, Carla V. Brooks

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Background: Tularemia or Rabbit Fever was discovered in 1911 in a plague-like outbreak among rodents in Tulare County, California. Tularemia in the US has expanded from rural to more metropolitan areas, which may be potentially correlated with the escalating exposure of humans to animal vectors. There has not been a recent study evaluating trends in Tularemia, especially one that has evaluated if the trends in Tularemia over time differ by demographic characteristics. Methods: This is an ecological study to evaluate the temporal trends and if trends Tularemia incidence over time differs by age and sex in the United States from …


Antimicrobial Resistance In Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Southeastern U.S., Onyebuchi Angela Elegede Jan 2023

Antimicrobial Resistance In Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Southeastern U.S., Onyebuchi Angela Elegede

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Background: In the Southern and Appalachian regions of the United States, antibiotic prescription rates surpass the national average, coinciding with a higher prevalence of Type II diabetes (DM2). Although international research has previously described the correlation between DM2 and increased risk of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections, comprehensive studies on this relationship are lacking in the U.S. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between AMR infections and DM2 and examine the association in two DM2 positive racial groups. This study also examined the differences in the prevalence of clindamycin resistance of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus …


Social Vulnerability And Trust Associated With African American Secondary Syphilis Cases Reported In Alabama, United States, 2020-2022, Givanta Tribit Jan 2023

Social Vulnerability And Trust Associated With African American Secondary Syphilis Cases Reported In Alabama, United States, 2020-2022, Givanta Tribit

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Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems, including neurological disorders, blindness, and fetal abnormalities. Routine STI screenings can help prevent its spread. Despite effective treatments, syphilis cases have risen sharply in the last decade, particularly among marginalized communities. Understanding the ecological and contextual factors contributing to syphilis incidence could inform prevention efforts and improve healthcare outcomes for all. Methods: Retrospective secondary data analyses, at the county level, from 2020 to 2022, were conducted to assess for mean differences among social vulnerability index (SVI) scores, SVI scores by four primary categories, Black Belt regional …


December 7, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Dec 2022

December 7, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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December 2, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Dec 2022

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November 30, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2022

November 30, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Tuberculosis And Covid-19 Lung Lesions Revealed By High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Imaging, Jeff Hansen Nov 2022

Tuberculosis And Covid-19 Lung Lesions Revealed By High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Imaging, Jeff Hansen

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November 22, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2022

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November 9, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2022

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With Flu Cases Surging, Uab Infectious Diseases Physician Urges Public To Get Vaccinated To Protect Themselves And Community, Adam Pope Nov 2022

With Flu Cases Surging, Uab Infectious Diseases Physician Urges Public To Get Vaccinated To Protect Themselves And Community, Adam Pope

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10 Appointed To Endowed Positions, Linda Gunter Nov 2022

10 Appointed To Endowed Positions, Linda Gunter

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November 4, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2022

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November 2, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2022

November 2, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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"Triple-Demic" Viruses And How To Protect Yourself Against Flu, Rsv And Covid-19, Adam Pope Oct 2022

"Triple-Demic" Viruses And How To Protect Yourself Against Flu, Rsv And Covid-19, Adam Pope

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October 26, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Oct 2022

October 26, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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October 19, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Oct 2022

October 19, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Major Niaid Grant Brings Cutting-Edge Equipment To Uab For Research On Covid And More, Matt Windsor Oct 2022

Major Niaid Grant Brings Cutting-Edge Equipment To Uab For Research On Covid And More, Matt Windsor

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Wong Selected As 2022 Investigator In The Pathogenesis Of Infectious Disease Award Recipient, Adam Pope Sep 2022

Wong Selected As 2022 Investigator In The Pathogenesis Of Infectious Disease Award Recipient, Adam Pope

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September 14, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Sep 2022

September 14, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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September 13, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Sep 2022

September 13, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Eaton Selected As Nam Emerging Leader In Health And Medicine Scholar, Adam Pope Sep 2022

Eaton Selected As Nam Emerging Leader In Health And Medicine Scholar, Adam Pope

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Vaccines For Adults: Here Is What You Need To Know, Anna Jones Aug 2022

Vaccines For Adults: Here Is What You Need To Know, Anna Jones

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August 24, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Aug 2022

August 24, 2022 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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