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Awake Vs. Asleep Placement Of Spinal Cord Stimulators: A Cohort Analysis Of Complications Associated With Placement, Steven M. Falowski, Md, Amanda Celii Md, Anthony K. Sestokas Phd, Daniel M. Schwartz Phd, Craig Matsumoto Mpas, Ashwini Sharan Md

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Introduction: Patients will typically undergo awake surgery for permanent implantation of SCS in an attempt to optimize electrode placement using patient feedback about the distribution of stimulation-induced paresthesia. The present study compared efficacy of first-time electrode placement under awake conditions with that of neurophysiologically-guided placement under general anesthesia.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of 387 SCS surgeries among 259 patients which included 167 new stimulator implantation to determine whether first time awake surgery for placement of spinal cord stimulators is preferable to non-awake placement.

Results: The incidence of device failure for patients implanted using neurophysiologically-guided placement under general anesthesia …

The Function Of Narrative In Leadership: Theoretical Foundations And Empirical Evidence, Michael S. Carriger

WCBT Faculty Publications

This research is focused on the differential impacts of narrative and facts and figures on the understanding of corporate strategy or competitive advantage. In this way a theoretical (philosophical) foundation can be laid for narrative and the understanding of corporate strategy. Additionally, much needed theoretically sound, empirical validation can be offered for the use of narrative and storytelling by leaders within organizations as a means of creating, disseminating,and executing strategy. Employing a model derived from the tension between modern and post-modern thinking about the nature of ideas and concepts a conceptual framework is offered to try to explain the possible …

The Bg News December 13, 2010, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 13, 2010. Volume 101-Issue 74.

The Eastern Echo, December 13, 2010, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 31, December 13, 2010, Grand Valley State University

Volume 45, July 8, 2010 - June 9, 2011

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Janet Gray Selected As Recipient Of Kinard Award, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2010

• During the 11 a.m. ceremony at Winthrop Coliseum, the university will award 279 degrees to graduating seniors and an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters to Charlotte, N.C., businessman and philanthropist Irwin “Ike” Belk.
• The James Pinckney Kinard and Lee Wicker Kinard Award for Excellence in Teaching will go to Janet Gray, associate professor within the Department of Theatre and Dance.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Gender Differences In Resilience In The Emerging Adulthood Population, Erin Bezek

Theses

Risk factors and protective factors influence an individual's resilience. For this study archival data collected from Rochester Institute of Technology college students were used. Specifically the participants' responses on the 16PF- Adolescent Personality Questionnaire (APQ) Life Difficulties Scale (LDS) were analyzed. After reconfiguring the Life Difficulties Scale using the literature review to analyze the items, results indicated that specific items can be considered risk factors, whereas others can be considered protective factors. Results from this emerging adulthood population did not indicate gender differences in the risk and protective factors.

Draft Direct Service Core Competencies, Eileen M. Brennan, Pauline Jivanjee, Eliz Roser

Regional Research Institute for Human Services

At the first quarterly meeting of the Pathways Transition Training Collaborative (PTTC), members approved the following definition of competency, and the structure of the core competency document. The definition is based in part on the work of Hoge, Tondora, and Marrelli (2005). We will be developing an interdisciplinary course for graduate students based on the core competencies that emerge from the PTTC and the research of the Pathways to Positive Futures RTC. Later, the PTTC will present webinar and online course modules that develop from the core competencies identified by our community of practice.

2010-12-13 Unm News Minute, University Of New Mexico Communication And Marketing Department

UNM News Minute 2010

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, December 12, 2010, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2010

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, December 12, 2010, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2010

No abstract provided.

The Faithful Flyer, 12-12-2010, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

No abstract provided.

Script, Commencement Convocation, December 12, 2010, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg

USF St. Petersburg Graduations and Commencements

A script for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg commencement ceremony on December 12, 2010.

Florida Board Of Governors Meeting : 2010 : 12 : 02 : Minutes, Florida. Board Of Governors., State University System Of Florida.

Statewide Governing Boards: Meeting Minutes and Agendas

3 p. document that includes a resolution to build the University Student Center building.

Criminal Justice Information Sharing: A Legal Primer For Criminal Practitioners In California, W. David Ball, Robert Weisberg

Faculty Publications

California criminal justice agencies need access to data in order to provide security, health care treatment, and appropriate programming, as well as to coordinate these activities with other agencies. By the same token, outside agencies—whether criminal, social service, or non-governmental—could often do their jobs more effectively with access to information generated or retained within particular criminal justice agencies. Criminal justice realignment under AB 109 has only heightened the need for inter-agency data sharing and cooperation, yet there continue to be misunderstandings about the legal framework surrounding information exchange.

This Article aims to provide a basic, practical background on the legal …

Nhs Homeownership 2006-2010. Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Orleans: Homeownership Program Study, Michelle M. Thompson

Planning and Urban Studies Reports and Presentations

The Homeowner Impact Study was undertaken by the students of the MURP 4081/G “Information Technology for the Planning Profession” course led by Dr. Michelle Thompson in order to evaluate both the condition of houses that were purchased by Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Homeownership program participants and the economic impact of this affordable housing within the New Orleans, LA market. The goal of the NHS program is to revive and rejuvenate the city of New Orleans by increasing homeownership and to identify vacant and substandard properties for targeted revitalization. The students of this geographic information sciences class are contributing to this …

Nhs Home Ownership, 2006-2010, Department Of Planning And Urban Studies, University Of New Orleans

Planning and Urban Studies Reports and Presentations

Supporting and developing first-time homeownership is one of the key strategies being undertaken by public and private entities to spur post-Katrina housing recovery in New Orleans, LA. Homeownership counseling and education combined with millions of dollars of subsidies, usually in the forms of down payment assistance and soft-second mortgages, have helped hundreds of families attain homeownership. While these programs are clearly making a difference to these families and positively impacting the regional economy, little research has been done into the details of these effects.

This study represents one of the first robust examinations of where and how these first-time homebuyers …

History And Conspiracy - Part Ii, Nicholas Miller

Memory, Meaning & Faith

No abstract provided.

2010 Cfw December Meeting, Illinois Wesleyan University

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Fall Commencement Program, December 11, 2010, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.

12/11/2010, Slutzker Center For International Students

Newsletters from Slutzker Center for International Services - SCIS News

No abstract provided.

Fall 2010 Commencement - The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin, The University Of Texas Permian Basin

UTPB Commencement Programs

Fall 2010 Commencement - December 11, 2010

Preventing Computer Identity Theft, Donald R. Mcdaniel

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

The arrival of the information age has created new challenges to the ability of individuals to protect the security and privacy of their personal information. One such challenge is that of identity theft, which has caused a number of hardships upon its victims. Perpetrators of this fraud may use identities of others to obtain loans, steal money, and violate the law. This paper will discuss the characteristics of the offenders and victims of identity theft. A systematic approach for preventing identity theft will also be presented with the hopes of curtailing this epidemic.

December 11, 2010: Hallowed Secularism And The Tea Party, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Hallowed Secularism and the Tea Party“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

South Dakota State University Graduation Exercises, December 11, 2010, Brookings South Dakota, South Dakota State University

Commencement Programs

Please be advised that the names listed in the program do not constitute official confirmation of meeting the graduation requirements. The Fall 2010 Graduation Exercises will commence with introductions by University President David L. Chicoine. Serving as honorary marshals are Ray Peterson, Assistant Professor and Director of University State Theatre, and Diane Rickerl, Associate Dean of the Graduate School. The graduation address, titled "Leadership for Tomorrow," will be delivered by Major General Maury Forsyth. Provost Laurie Stenberg Nichols, Vice President for Academic Affairs, will acknowledge student honors. Commissioning of Army officers will be by Maj. Kory L. Knight. Honorary degrees …

12/11/2010 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/11/2010. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

December 11, 2010 (Pages 7013-7196), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 40 (2010)

No abstract provided.

Common Sense 2010 Address, Delivered At Gvsu Commencement On December 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Common Sense 2010 Address, delivered at GVSU Commencement on December 11, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 11, 2010, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.