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Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw: Osce Case Study, Shannoah May

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Probiotics And Cardiovascular Disease, Jennifer Burman

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

March 24, 2017, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Volume 54, Number 32: March 22, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Independent Study: Effects Of Soy On Bone Density In Post-Menopausal Women, Abbey Anderson

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Und Today: March 2017, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

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Volume 54, Number 28: February 22, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Promoting Affective Learning And Caring Behaviors In Rn-Bsn Students In An Online Environment, Kristina L. Maki

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

February 2, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the February 2, 2017, meeting of the University Senate. 16 pages

Volume 54, Number 22: January 11, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Evidence For Effective And Accessible Online Patient Education To Cope With Chronic Disease, Amy Hoberg

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

No Effect Of A Whey Growth Factor Extract During Resistance Training On Strength, Body Composition, Or Hypertrophic Gene Expression In Resistance-Trained Young Men, Michael J. Dale, Alison M. Coates, Peter R.C. Howe, Grant Tomkinson, Matthew T. Haren, Andrew Brown, Marissa Caldow, David Cameron-Smith, Jonathan D. Buckley

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Growth factors can be isolated from bovine milk to form a whey growth factor extract (WGFE). This study examined whether WGFE promoted activation of the AKT/mTOR pathway enabling increased lean tissue mass and strength in resistance trained men. Forty six men with >6 months of resistance training (RT) experience performed 12 weeks of RT. Participants consumed 20 g/day of whey protein and were randomised to receive either 1.6 g WGFE/day (WGFE; n = 22) or 1.6 g cellulose/day (control, CONT; n = 24). The primary outcome was leg press one-repetition maximum (LP1-RM) which was assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 …

Volume 54, Number 21: January 04, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Type 2 Diabetes In Native Americans: The Influence Of Historical And Cultural Factors On Incidence, Prevalence, And Strategies For Patient Education, Disease Prevention, And Management, Tim Olsen

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Type 2 diabetes (DM2) was virtually nonexistent among Native American, Alaska Native, and Canadian First Nations people prior to the 1950s. Due to historical, cultural, environmental, and psychosocial factors, Native people suffer disproportionately higher rates of DM2 than other populations. This literature review aims to examine the influence of these factors and investigate whether insight and knowledge into them, as well as culturally sensitive approaches to disease education, prevention, and self-management can be beneficial to providers working among Native communities. The results suggested that culturally sensitive approaches are indeed of value in promoting more effective care, and that lack of …

Analysis Of Metabolic Syndrome As A Modifiable Risk Factor For Prostate Cancer, Michael Butler

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Prostate cancer and metabolic syndrome are both prevalent among men in developed countries with peak incidence after age 50.

• Prostate cancer has no known modifiable risk factors.

• Most risk factors for metabolic syndrome are modifiable.

• If metabolic syndrome is identified as contributing to the risk of prostate cancer it would give an element of self determination to men at risk for prostate cancer.

• Past studies provide conflicting results in the correlation between these two conditions.

• A literature review was performed to evaluate consistencies in current literature.

• Metabolic syndrome or its components do not …

Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, An Under Considered Diagnosis, Lindsay Venn

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Persistent gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are a common problem in patients presenting to family practice for care.

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a diagnosis that adult patients are labeled with when clinicians have exhausted their differential list and no other cause of their GI symptoms can be confirmed.

• Sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (SID) has been historically shown to present early in life as a congenital disorder, but researchers are now recognizing occurrence later in life as a mild or secondary disorder.

• The literature emphasizes the disconcerting prevalence of sucrase-isomaltasedeficiency (SID), the persistent symptoms associated with it, and the need …

Folate As An Adjunctive Therapy For Treatment Resistant Depression, Katherine Mcfarland

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Numerous medications are available to treat depression, yet many patients do not achieve remission or recovery of their symptoms with traditional therapies alone. Folate supplementation has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of depression when used in addition to traditional prescription therapy. A literature review was conducted to determine the effect of low folate levels on depression and if supplementation with either folic acid or L-methylfolate benefits this patient population. Key search terms including folate, folate deficiency, methylfolate, nutrition, and depression were used to perform searches of multiple databases and journals including PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and the American …

Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use & Dementia: A Two-Fold Approach, Lisa Steers

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

An observational study of data derived from the German Study on Aging, Cognition and Dementia indicated that proton pump inhibitor use was associated with dementia risk (Benmassaoud, McDonald, & Lee, 2016). The purpose of this study is to explore a two-fold approach between proton pump inhibitor use and dementia. This two-fold approach will first investigate the association between dementia and proton pump inhibitor use and secondly, the proposed pathophysiology behind it. This approach to proton pump inhibitor use and dementia will allow for providers to utilize the association and make decisions to avoid chronic proton pump inhibitor use in effort …

Contribution Of Proteins To The Dielectric Properties Of Dielectrically Heated Biomaterials, Ali Alshami, Juming Tang, Barbara Rasco

Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

In this article, we report results on the behavior of selected proteins in solution and on how they could affect the overall absorption and distribution of electromagnetic energy within dielectrically heated biomaterials. Ovalbumin, bovine serum albumin (BSA), β-lactoglobulin (BLG), and lysozyme (Lys) proteins varying in molecular weight, structure, and isoelectric point were systematically screened for this study. Measurements were performed using an open-ended coaxial probe over a frequency range encompassing the industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) bands (1–1800 MHz) at six concentration levels and 25 °C. Primary findings include discovery of an additional δ-dispersion region in addition to the previously …

Und Today: January 2017, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Program Satisfaction, Quality Of Life, Strength, And Fall Risk Of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Participating In A Community Exercise Program: Part 2, Marissa Adolphson, Roy Nelson, Jenna Wyffels

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Bone Builders is an exercise program that incorporates both lower and upper extremities and is specifically designed for the older adult population. It was originally created for those that wanted to reduce their risk of osteoporosis, but currently there is no evidence that demonstrates these effects. However, exercises that are completed in the class are those that target causes of fall risk such as strengthening of hip abductors and balance activities. Participants have also reported that benefits of the class include improved balance, increased energy and mobility, and social support. Our study consisted of testing the …

Curcumin And Fish Oil: Potential Alternative Or Adjunctive Treatments To Nsaids And Immune Modulating Medications For The Treatment Of Chronic Inflammation, Vicki Andvik

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

The aim of the present review is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of curcumin and fish oil as alternative or adjuvant treatments to NSAIDs and immune modulating medications for the treatment of chronic inflammation.

An online search of CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane and Alt Healthwatchdatabases was conducted. It was limited to peer-reviewed articles and clinical trials in academic journals within the last ten years.

Current research suggests that curcumin may be efficacious in the treatment of chronic inflammation. It is generally regarded as safe up to 12 gm/day with mild gastrointestinal effects but poor bioavailability has limited its clinical application. …

Early Antibiotic Exposure And Childhood Obesity, Agatha J. Ottem

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Obesity is becoming a growing concern in today’s population. Over the last thirty years, obesity rates have doubled in adults and quadrupled in adolescents. One of the more recent theories is that childhood obesity is influenced by early exposure to antibiotics. The purpose of this project is to discuss how antibiotics alter the human gut microbiota and how this affects nutrient consumption, which can lead to childhood obesity. There is a focus on the current research studies that address if, indeed, there is a link between childhood obesity and early antibiotic exposure. Through a review of several electronic databases and …

Effectiveness Of Different Styles Of Diabetic Education On Outcomes Of The Type Ii Diabetic Patient, Emil Trutwin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

•The purpose of this project is to determine if there is a significant advantage to certain diabetic education strategies that yield better outcomes in regards to control of diabetes.

History Of Applied Science & Technology: An Open Access Textbook, Danielle Mead Skjelver, David Arnold, Hans Peter Broedel, Sharon Bailey Glasco, Bonnie Kim, Sheryl Dahm Broedel

Open Educational Resources

This textbook is designed to to meet the needs of History of Applied Science and Technology courses at colleges and universities around the world. Chapters will be organized around the theme of the transformative impact of technological and epistemological changes on worldview and human behavior as they relate to everyday life and global choices. We believe this textbook is the first History of Applied Science and Technology textbook to take a global approach, addressing persistent gaps in coverage in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This is a collaborative, open access project. If you are interested in participating, please let us …

Health And Wellness Coaching Utilization And Perspectives Of Health Practitioners Working In American Indian Communities, Jill Breyen

Theses and Dissertations

Despite increased interest in client-directed counseling methods to manage chronic disease, limited data exists about utilization of counseling skills and attitudes towards these methods among health care providers, specifically those providing care to at risk populations. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the beliefs and practices of a multidisciplinary group of health practitioners who were trained in health and wellness coaching (HWC) that included motivational interviewing (MI) techniques. The training was sponsored by the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service Health Promotion Disease Prevention (BAO IHS HPDP) program. Forty-seven trained coaches from the BAO IHS HPDP working with …

The Impact Of Gender, Victim Weight, And Victim Responsibility On Attributions Of Blame And Responsibility In A Case Of Nonconsensual Pornography, Carolyn Ann Uhl

Theses and Dissertations

The sharing of sexually explicit messages or photographs, known as sexting, is on the rise. As a result, nonconsensual pornography, commonly referred to as revenge porn, is also increasing. Victims of nonconsensual pornography suffer a variety of negative consequences following the distribution of their photographs. Various case and victim characteristics of nonconsensual pornography cases may alter observer perceptions of these situations. This study utilized a mock police report describing a case in which a former romantic partner distributed nude photographs of the victim online without the victim’s consent. The police reports were identical, apart from manipulations of victim gender, victim …

A Survey Measuring The Efficacy Of Duty And Rest Guidelines In Business Aviation Operations, Timothy Wollmuth

Theses and Dissertations

Despite improved understanding of fatigue, reduced cognitive ability continues to contribute to aviation accidents (Drury, Ferguson, & Thomas, 2012; Noy et al., 2011). A comprehensive fatigue study on business aviation (BA) operations in the US has not been published since "Crew Factors in Flight Operations XIII: A Survey of Fatigue Factors in Corporate/Executive Aviation Operations" (Rosekind, Co, Gregory, & Miller, 2000). This study, modeled after the Rosekind survey and conducted in collaboration with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), updated the baseline for fatigue in BA, qualitatively examined fatigue perceptions in BA, and examined the efficacy of the “Flight Safety …

Intensive Outpatient Program For Substance Abuse: Occupational Therapy Guideline To Recovery, Jessica Dietz, Elynn Schriber

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop an evidence-based 12-session group protocol for occupational therapists (OTs) to use in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for substance abuse. The target population for this scholarly project was young adults aged 18-25 who have illicit drug use issues. Guided by concepts of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), the protocol targeted common occupational performance and deficit issues encountered by individuals with substance use. The authors first observed one, 3-hour IOP session at Central Wyoming Counseling Center (CWCC) and participated in one, two-hour meeting with the director of substance abuse programing at …

Identified Stressors And Coping Mechanisms Of Occupational Therapy Students, Amy Fitzsimmons, Ashley Zimmer

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: The purpose of this research study was to gather data on stressors experienced by occupational therapy students during their program and how they cope with their identified stressors. The rationale for this study was the lack of and inconsistent research regarding occupational therapy students, how they experience perceived psychological stress during their program, and how they cope with their identified stressors.

Methodology: The researchers utilized a quantitative exploratory survey design to discover perceived psychological stress and coping methods in Master’s of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students. Prior to recruitment, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was received. Respondents were recruited through …