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Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 16, 2020, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 16, 2020.

Using Rexulti As An Adjunct Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder, Linda Mongare

Nursing Capstones

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Use Of Marijuana In Those With Anxiety And Depression, Heather Brooke Flaa

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The purpose of this research and literature review is to compare the use of marijuana to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms. The safety of marijuana in those with psychiatric disorders such as, general anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, was also analyzed. The literature review searched databases Cochrane, PubMed, Clinical Key, PsycINFO, and DynaMed Plus. A variety of key terms were used when searching. Studies excluded were due to narrowed sub topics on anxiety disorders or poor design. Due to limited research, the study time frame was extended to studies completed in the last …

Early Intervention: Addressing Opioid Use Disorder With Emergency Department Initiated Buprenorphine Therapy, Dustin Peter Voss

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The subsequent review evaluates opioid use disorder (OUD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria, including the use of buprenorphine in the process of induction, its efficacy for the management of OUD, and barriers to its initiation. The outcomes of the initiation of office-based buprenorphine treatment are compared to emergency department-initiated buprenorphine treatment for the management of OUD. This project is a review of current meta-analysis, systematic reviews, cross-sectional, longitudinal, and survey methodologies were analyzed. The medical research databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Review, CINAHL Complete, and PsychINFO, have been utilized in obtaining peer-reviewed …

Hpv Vaccine In Adolescents: How To Increase Uptake, Natasha Richesin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that affects both males and females of all ages. An HPV vaccine was developed to help protect against harmful infections caused by the virus. This literature review focuses on the relationship between the HPV vaccine and its low uptake from untoward events, misinformation surrounding the vaccine, and different education methods. PubMed, Clinical Key, and Cochrane electronic databases are used for the literature review. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, and articles utilized were based on the age of the population being 11 to 29 years old, the HPV vaccine’s involvement in …

An Examination Of The Use Of Corticosteroids For Adverse Effects Related To Immunotherapy Treatment In Cancer Patients, Leanne Kilzer

Nursing Capstones

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Effectiveness Of Shingrix Versus Zostavax In Immunocompromised Adults Aged 50 Years And Older., Sandrine Ndetah Rn

Nursing Capstones

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Review Of The Status Of Oncologic Physical Therapy In North Dakota: A Definitive Study, Sarah Biberstine, Arianna Larson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. Physical therapy is often reported as an under-utilized resource in oncology care. When utilized, physical therapy intervention addresses multi-dimensional symptoms experienced by individuals with a cancer diagnosis. This study examines the following questions: What is the status of physical therapy in North Dakota’s oncology team? What is the working knowledge of the physical therapist on oncologic rehabilitation? Do professional programs provide adequate knowledge to evaluate and treat oncologic patients and their symptoms? The purpose of the study is to determine if the physical therapy intervention received by individuals in North Dakota with a current of previous diagnosis …

Evaluation Of Bridge Decks With Overlays Using Impact Echo, A Deep Learning Approach, Sattar Dorafshan, Hoda Azari

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

In this paper, the feasibility of using deep learning models (DLMs) for evaluation of bridges with overlay systems is investigated. Several laboratory-made concrete specimens with artificial subsurface defects and overlay systems (bonded and debonded) made of cement and asphalt overlay materials were tested using impact echo (IE). One-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) convolutional neural networks (CNNs) were developed, trained, and tested on the IE data. The proposed 1D CNN was the most successful in detecting debonding and subsurface defects; it achieved an average accuracy of 0.68 on the cement overlay specimens and 0.58 for asphalt overlay specimens. Maps of the …

Physical Therapy And Music Therapy Collaboration For The Treatment Of Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Jamie Ronning, Kayla Smith

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and purpose: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Following a stroke, individuals may suffer from a number of severe and lasting adverse effects. Although there is current research to support the use of physical therapy (PT) and music therapy (MT) individually during stroke rehabilitation, few studies have examined collaboration of these two disciplines. The purpose of this case study was to evaluate the effectiveness of combined PT and MT interventions for strength, balance, gait, and functional activity in an adult with chronic stroke.

Case description: The client is a 51-year-old …

An Analysis Of The Incidence And Severity Of Drug-Drug Interactions Between Prescribed Pharmaceuticals And Cannabinoids, Jennifer Lee Mcrae

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The purpose of this research and systematic literature review is to identify the incidence and severity of drug-drug interactions between commonly prescribed medications and cannabinoids. In this review, four databases were searched including PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase from October 1 to January 5, 2019. A variety of key terms were used when searching. Works chosen for review were published after the year 2014, were peer reviewed, and included randomized control trials (RCTs), systematic literature reviews, and meta-analyses. For this review, 9 resources were selected. Much of the research presented shows evidence that medications that are substrates for CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and …

Assessing Cultural Drivers Of Safety Resilience In A Collegiate Aviation Program, Daniel Kwasi Adjekum, Marcos Fernandez Tous

Aviation Faculty Publications

Organizational safety resilience is a key factor in sustaining an effective safety management system (SMS) in high-reliability organizations (HROs) such as aviation. Extant research advocates for monitoring, assessing and continuously improving safety in an organization that has a fully-functional SMS. Safety resilience provides a buffer against vulnerabilities. Extant research also suggests a paucity in terms of a measurement framework for organizational safety resilience in collegiate aviation operations. A quantitative approach using Reason’s safety resilience concept (Reason, 2011) is used to assess organizational safety resilience in a collegiate aviation program with an active conformance SMS accepted by the FAA. A sample …

Spring 2020, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2020 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Magazine." 52 pages

Volume 103, Number 2

Maximizing Mental Health With Early Detection In The Outpatient Setting: Provider Education On Suicide Screening, Elizabeth A. Doddato

Nursing Capstones

Background: Despite advancements in research, increased efforts to identify “best practices” for suicide prevention, and the subsequent development of evidence-based interventions, suicide trends continue to rise at epidemic proportions. Objective: The project’s purpose is to highlight the significance and benefit of utilizing and implementing evidence-based research interventions into the primary investigator’s outpatient psychiatric organization. Goal: The project’s goal is to determine if provider-specific education on suicide screening enhanced the provider’s comfort level, knowledge-base, and otherwise positively impacted their plan for future implementation of such tools that would ultimately assist in the early detection of at-risk patients. Methods: The project used …

A Drug Diversion Resource For Crna Supervisors, Steven D. Ydstie

Nursing Capstones

Substance abuse disorder among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) poses risks to both the provider and the patients they care for. Associated with this disorder is the problem of drug diversion. The specialty of anesthesia is recognized as having an elevated risk for the development of substance abuse. Although there are multiple studies addressing substance abuse amongst anesthesiologists, there are few similar studies specific to CRNAs. The purpose of this DNP project was to ascertain the level of Self-Efficacy CRNA supervisors have when intervening with one of their direct reports found to have been diverting scheduled narcotics. Knowledge level regarding …

Improvement In Heart Failure Management Through Implementation Of An Interdisciplinary Algorithm To Reduce 30 Day Hospital Re-Admission, Lindsey Whiting

Nursing Capstones

Heart failure (HF) is a progressive disease in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to support the body’s vital functions. Recent projections estimate that by the year 2030 the number of HF patients will increase by 46%, resulting in an increased financial strain on the health care system. In response to increasing health care costs the Hospital Re-Admission Reduction Program (HRRP) was implemented. The goal of the HRRP is to improve the quality of patient care by linking defined parameters of quality of patient care to the payment/reimbursement of health care providers and hospitals. A rural northern …

Addressing Transportation Barriers To Improve Appointment Attendance In Outpatient Mental Health Services, Tehut T. Tefera

Nursing Capstones

This quality improvement project aimed to reduce missed appointment rates in five outpatient mental health services through appointment reminder calls along with mitigation of transportation barriers. Studies have established the wide-ranging health and financial implications of missed appointments affecting patients and healthcare systems. During a one-month project intervention period, pre- and post-intervention missed appointment rates were compared, and providers’ sentiments were measured utilizing Likert scale questionnaires. A reduction in missed appointments by 1.1% was achieved collectively across all sites through the project duration. Additionally, provider satisfaction regarding missed appointment rates increased by 4.46%. Project cost analysis revealed that this intervention …

Deep Multilayer Brain Proteomics Identifies Molecular Networks In Alzheimer's Disease Progression, Bing Bai, Xusheng Wang, Yuxin Li, Ping-Chung Chen, Kaiwen Yu, Kaushik Kumar Dey, Jay M. Yarbro, Xian Han, Brianna M. Lutz, Shuquan Rao, Yun Jiao, Jeffrey M. Sifford, Jonghee Han, Minghui Wang, Haiyan Tan, Timothy I. Shaw, Ji-Hoon Cho, Suiping Zhou, Hong Wang, Mingming Niu, Ariana Mancieri, Kaitlynn A. Messler, Xiaojun Sun, Zhiping Wu, Vishwajeeth Pagala, Anthony A. High, Wenjian Bi, Hui Zhang, Hongbo Chi, Vahram Haroutunian, Bin Zhang, Thomas G. Beach, Gang Yu, Junmin Peng

Biology Faculty Publications

Alzheimer's disease (AD) displays a long asymptomatic stage before dementia. We characterize AD stage-associated molecular networks by profiling 14,513 proteins and 34,173 phosphosites in the human brain with mass spectrometry, highlighting 173 protein changes in 17 pathways. The altered proteins are validated in two independent cohorts, showing partial RNA dependency. Comparisons of brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid proteomes reveal biomarker candidates. Combining with 5xFAD mouse analysis, we determine 15 Aβ-correlated proteins (e.g., MDK, NTN1, SMOC1, SLIT2, and HTRA1). 5xFAD shows a proteomic signature similar to symptomatic AD but exhibits activation of autophagy and interferon response and lacks human-specific deleterious events, …

Febuary 25, 2020, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Volume 57, Number 26: February 19, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 57, Number 25: February 12, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 57, Number 24: February 05, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Febuary 4, 2020, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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General Brochure, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center

EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets

Information about the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). Includes information on the EERC’s expertise, research priorities, facilities, and employment statistics. [This item is an outdated or superseded version and retained for historical purposes only. It may no longer reflect current information, policies, or practices.]

Und Today: February 2020, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

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February 6, 2020: Agenda, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Agenda for the February 6, 2020, meeting of the University Senate. 13 pages

Volume 57, Number 23: January 29, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 57, Number 22: January 22, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 57, Number 21: January 15, 2020, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Deep Direct Use Geothermal Energy In The North Dakota Clean Energy Transition Strategy, Al Thibeault, Moones Alamooti, Nnaemeka Ngobidi, Will Gosnold

Geology and Geological Engineering Faculty Publications

The geothermal heat in the Williston Basin is an energy giant that can provide sustainable, renewable, and ecologically sound heat and power for the state of North Dakota (ND). We have known of this resource for decades, but development has been delayed for reasons which can be summed as economic competition from existing fossil fuel energy sources. With the “seismic” shock of the Covid-19 pandemic reverberating through the state’s carbon-centric economy, the timing is ideal for acting quickly to develop this energy resource.

Coincidentally, the State Energy Research Center (SERC) within the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), has recently …