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Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder In The Outpatient Indigenous Health Clinic Setting, Kylie M. Timmerman

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Alcohol use disorder disproportionately impacts American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations at higher rates of disease morbidity and mortality. In the primary care setting, few treatment resources are available to patients outside of medication-only options.

Local Problem: While the intervention site (rural Tribal Federally Qualified Health Center [FQHC]) was known to have a well-established medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program for opiate use disorder (OUD), the was a need for alcohol use disorder (AUD) resources.

Methods: A review of current evidence was conducted to explore best practices for addressing AUD in the AIAN outpatient clinic setting.

Intervention(s): A quality improvement …

Gardner-Webb Honors Achievements Of 2024 Summer And Fall Graduates, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

In Gardner-Webb University’s commencement ceremony on Dec. 13, former N.C. Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson challenged his audience of over 400 graduates to follow their dreams with all their hearts. Dobson, a 2005 GWU alumnus, served over 14 years as a North Carolina elected leader and recently became the president and chief executive o!icer at North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA).

What’S It Like To Audition In New York City As An International Performer?, Owen Racer

Capstones

Auditioning in New York City is challenging, especially for a living. For foreign-born artists, attempting to succeed on the Great White Way is even more complicated. In this episode, Costa Rican actress Nea Somogyi takes us behind the curtain of the auditioning world in the eyes of an international performer. Produced by Owen Racer and reported by Max Martinez Villalobos, this podcast adds to the ongoing narrative series 'What's it like' by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism audio concentration.

Falling Victim To The Beauty Algorithm, Niti Majethia

Capstones

As life on the internet becomes the new normal, the impact of social media becomes more pervasive and relentless. This story delves into how platforms like Instagram and TikTok can amplify the societal pressures on women to live up to an impossible beauty standard. Various experts weigh in on how this pressure affects women of all ages — from little girls to grown-up, established influencers. This timely narrative underscores the steep cost of society’s obsession with beauty as a measure of value and whether there is an escape to it at all.

¿Qué Futuro Les Espera A Los Trabajadores Latinos? El Calor Extremo, Las Promesas Vacías Y La Incertidumbre Política, Yunior Rivas Garcia

Capstones

Este artículo explora las condiciones mortales que enfrentan los trabajadores latinos en Estados Unidos debido al estrés por calor, un riesgo creciente en sectores esenciales como la construcción, la agricultura y el almacenamiento. A pesar de representar una proporción significativa de las muertes laborales, las protecciones contra el calor son insuficientes, y la falta de regulación federal agrava la vulnerabilidad de estos trabajadores, muchos de los cuales son indocumentados. A través de casos específicos, como la muerte de Esvin Cruz Mateo, y un análisis de las políticas laborales actuales, el texto examina las fallas estructurales que perpetúan la inseguridad laboral …

What's It Like To Vote Without Privacy?, Cullen Fagan

Capstones

My capstone is an audio and data project focusing on voting rights for people with disabilities in the United States — specifically how accessibility in voting has changed over time and how it rights have been violated in the recent past. The audio component is a podcast episode I co-produced with another student. It tells the story of how Kathy Collins and Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier, two disability and voting rights activists, have voted over the years, leading up to the 2024 election. The data component is a table detailing the history of disability voting rights cases in the United …

A City Feeling Electrified Growing Pains, Noah R. Kolenda

Capstones

The following project is an analysis of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in New York City compared to the registered electric vehicles. This project aims to highlight both the slow development of this infrastructure, but also how it's not being built out in an equitable manner. To come to this conclusion, I analyzed the number of chargers available from the state's OpenData portal and compared it to the number of registered electric vehicles that operate in the five counties that make up New York City using a python script. I found a significant imbalance between where the people are …

Campaigns, Climate, And Congestion: Reporting From The Hudson For Newmark's "Audio Files", Jesse King

Capstones

"Audio Files" is an annual news podcast series by students at CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, producing stories to "inform, help, and delight" New Yorkers. This capstone includes a collection of political news stories and science features written for this program, all of which are based in New York's Hudson Valley. The first is a political piece breaking down how Congressional races in the suburbs could impact overall control of the House in the 2024 election. The second focuses on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a new congestion pricing plan in Manhattan, as proposed by New York …

The Fashion Regulation Fight, Eliot L. Force

Capstones

Fast fashion is a rising global phenomenon with terrible consequences for the environment and laborers across the world. In the US, fashion-specific environmental and labor regulation is practically non-existent at the federal level, but some individual states have begun proposing fashion regulation bills with the aim of curbing the industry’s harms. But in every state where these regulations have been proposed, powerful industry trade groups and companies have been fighting back against those proposed regulations, with much success, through lobbying. As climate change gets worse and the fashion industry’s practices remain unchanged, the need for regulation only becomes greater, but …

How Will Ai Impact Knowledge Sharing Within Construction Clustering? Bringing Back The Conversation On Social Contagion Within Construction Clusters, Oluwasegun O. Seriki, Mark Mulville, Ruairi Hayden

Conference Papers

Construction clusters and innovation systems play a crucial role in enhancing competitiveness and fostering sustainable development in the construction sector. These clusters facilitate knowledge sharing, interactive learning, and collaborative innovation among firms, institutions, and other stakeholders. The success of construction clusters depends on numerous factors, including firm size, economic climate, and attitudes towards innovation. While some clusters transform into innovation systems by becoming tacit-knowledge intensive, there is not much data or investigation into how they may adapt to changing demands spurred by advances in artificial intelligence (AI). There is some preliminary research highlighting the lack of dispersed innovation networks within …

Stress Management Education Module For Nursing Students, Valentina Loreto-Ashley

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Background. Stress refers to a state of mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Research indicates that stress negatively affects university students.

Problem. Researchers have found that 30% of undergraduate nursing students have symptoms of burnout resulting from an overaccumulation of stressors and 97.8% were at moderate risk for developing burnout.

Approach. An educational module consisting of a 15-minute YouTube videos was designed, developed, and implemented to increase awareness about stress, reduce feelings of anxiety, and identify integration potential of such a module in nursing education to promote student well-being. Participants completed an online survey before …

Advanced Models For Linking Process In Data Washing Machine, Bushra Sajid

Theses and Dissertations

Entity Resolution (ER) is a critical process in data integration and quality improvement that identifies and links multiple records referring to the same real-world entity. As data volumes and heterogeneity increase, traditional ER methods face new challenges, prompting research into more advanced techniques. The Proof-of-Concept Data Washing Machine (DWM), developed under the NSF DART Data Life Cycle and Curation research theme, aims to automatically detect and correct data quality errors through unsupervised entity resolution. Recent research focuses on enhancing DWM's effectiveness by replacing rule-based methods with machine learning and deep learning approaches, particularly in the linking process. Deep learning models, …

Using Genomics And Transcriptomics As A Tool To Understand Unique Phenotypes Of Hemipteran Insects That Are Relevant To Agriculture And Public Health, Hunter Kelly Walt

Theses and Dissertations

In the past couple of decades, advances in genomic sequencing technology have caused an unprecedented increase in biological data. Because of the quantity and size of these datasets, the need for biologists with computational expertise also increased, and using these large genomic datasets has revolutionized the way we can answer biological questions. In this dissertation, I apply genomic and transcriptomic data to answer questions about insects of the order Hemiptera that are relevant to agriculture and public health. My dissertation mainly focuses on stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), many of which are agricultural pests, and bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), which are …

Educators’ Perceptions Of World Language Curriculum Models, Curriculum Coherence, And Student Learning In New Jersey High School Spanish Programs, Thomas David Pratz

Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods explanatory sequential study aimed to identify the most commonly used World Language curriculum models in New Jersey high schools, assess the level of curriculum coherence in Spanish programs, and examine their impact on student learning. Surveys and interviews with high school Spanish teachers revealed that, while theoretical curriculum coherence exists in most programs, it is not significantly associated with teacher or district characteristics such as experience, tenure, region, or type. A disconnect was also observed between the World Language curriculum models, perceived curriculum coherence levels, and their effects on student learning. Several themes that emerged from the qualitative …

Development Of Novel Nanocarriers With Multi Modal Action Against Lung Cancer, Gayathri K

Theses and Dissertations

Lung cancer ranks among the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The deteriorating environment and unhealthy lifestyle in the modern era has further contributed to the exponential increase in lung cancer incidence across the globe. Lung cancers fall under two major types based on the location of the tumour in the lung namely, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) which is more aggressive, and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is more prevalent. Late diagnosis has been a major cause for poor prognosis as the cancer is detected only in an advanced stage.

Conventional therapies like chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy against lung cancer …

The Importance Of Parent And Clinician Stakeholder Input-Guiding The Guidelines On Pediatric Hypertension, Carissa M. Baker-Smith

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Constructing The Communal Body: Literary Topographies Of Underclass And Working-Class Neighborhoods In Modern Osaka (1933-1960), Ran Wei

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

When literary scholars examine narratives about Osaka, they have largely focused on the relationship between Osaka and Tokyo or the representations of Osaka in the national imagination. The approach tends to neglect the role that minority groups play in creating Osaka as a city of local cosmopolitanism. Centering on how Osaka writers have represented four underclass and working-class neighborhoods in the city, this dissertation scrutinizes how the narratives complicate the images of Osaka constructed by the national government and challenge the official narrative of a homogeneous Japan. Despite Osaka’s changing position within the nation-state, its importance as a home for …

Assessing Ecosystem Health Of A Completed Mitigation Bank Projects In California: Case Study Analysis, Alexandra I. Novoa

Master's Projects and Capstones

Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, providing essential ecological functions. These functions include water purification, flood protection, shoreline stabilization, and more. Due to increasing urbanization and development, preserving wetlands is critical. Mitigation Banks combat the loss of wetland acreage from unavoidable development. Mitigation banks were developed to offset the adverse effects of development on wetlands. However, more research is needed on the effectiveness of these mitigation banks in restoring ecologically significant wetland acreage.

Key metrics, including soil health, hydrology, and microbial functionality, were analyzed from literature and restoration project reviews to identify opportunities for improving mitigation …

Melatonin Therapy For Insomnia In Children And Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Poonam Patel, Andrew Midland

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of melatonin as a treatment for insomnia in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design: Systematic Literature Review. Methods: A search was conducted in 2023 via PubMed using search terms “Child Development Disorders, Pervasive” and “Melatonin” and on Scopus and Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database with the search terms “Autism Spectrum Disorder” and “Melatonin”. Three articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Discussion: All three studies showed objective improvements from insomnia in children with ASD with the administration of melatonin. It was also …

Perceived Barriers Within The Pre-Physician Assistant Population, Ananda Ablack, Angellena Arquette-Overman

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

Cftr Modulator Therapy In The Treatment Of Cystic Fibrosis As Compared To Placebo, Rebecca L. Doody, Harrison James Hall

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Objective: To assess the efficacy of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator therapies including ivacaftor, tezacaftor/ivacaftor, and elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor combinations in the improvement of lung function in patients aged 12 and older with Cystic Fibrosis. Design: Systematic Literature Review Methods: A search was performed in PubMed using the search terms “CFTR modulators in Cystic Fibrosis.” Further parameters set were: published in the last 10 years, Randomized Control Trials, and trials that include participants under 18. Articles were excluded if they did not compare to placebo or had a primary endpoint measurement of FEV₁. Results: The Taylor-Cousar et al study showed …

The Level Of Anxiety Associated With Coping Mechanisms In First Year Physician Assistant Students, Julianna Paczewski, Heidi Uvodich

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

Serum Microrna Expression In The Diagnosis And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury In Athletes, Jessica Fuller, Darcy Muns

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

Does The Use Of Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Improve The Likelihood Of Embryo Implantation And Advancement To Pregnancy In Those Struggling With Recurrent Failure By Ivf?, Andrea Winter, Sophia Levine

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

Is There A Place For Reboa In Penetrating Chest Trauma?, Jacob Dye, Aaron Horton

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

No abstract provided.

The Efficacy And Safety Of Nirsevimab In The Prevention Of Rsv Related Infections In Healthy Infants, Gabrielle Mayo, Suyin Ballard

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of preventing Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) related respiratory illnesses and hospitalization with the use of Nirsevimab, as compared to placebo among infants among healthy early and late preterm infants less than one year of age. Design: Systematic Literature Review

Methods: Searches were done using Pubmed and the search term Nirsevimab in Fall 2023. Records were excluded from analysis if full text was not available, studies other than randomized control trials or if included infants that were not healthy or born before 29 weeks gestation. Results: Of the 3 studies, 2 studies demonstrated reduction …

Post Chondral Defect Reconstruction And Knee Functionality: How Do Aci And Mosaicplasty Compare?, Kate Stutz, Megan Howard

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Chondral defects significantly contribute to the overwhelming number of patients suffering from degenerative joint disease (DJD) daily. In efforts to prevent this pathology, chondral reconstruction procedures have emerged to prevent early development of this condition. Two current methods utilized include osteochondral autograft transplantation (OATs) and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). In isolation, the effectiveness of each technique has been evaluated, however there has yet to be a definitive comparison of equivalency between the two. Through utilizing PubMed, we conducted a literature search in order to gather studies conducted directly comparing these two interventions, which we narrowed down to four studies by …

A New Treatment For Knee Osteoarthritis: Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Injections, Anne Bernot, Elizabeth Colantonio

Physician Assistant Capstones, 2020-current

Objective: Assess the effectiveness of microfragmented adipose tissue injections at lowering knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome scores (KOOS) 6 months post treatment in patients aged 18-75 with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis compared to platelet rich plasma injections. Design: systematic literature review. Methods: A search of PubMed and Google Scholar was performed using the terms “Lipogems”, “adipose tissue injection”, “Micro Fragmented adipose tissue injections”, “Micro Fragmented adipose tissue and PRP”, and “MFAT vs. PRP knee”. The search was limited to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the past ten years. Results: Three randomized control trials (RCTs) met inclusion …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, December 13, 2024, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Administration, Governance And Advancement Committee, December 12-13, 2024, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.