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A Novel Sequential Compression Appliance To Reduce Scarring Of The Face, Michelle N. Dwertman, Henry B. Huson Apr 2024

A Novel Sequential Compression Appliance To Reduce Scarring Of The Face, Michelle N. Dwertman, Henry B. Huson

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

56th Annual Meeting of the American Burn Association, ABA 2024; April 9 - 12, 2024, Chicago, IL


When Educational Images Don’T Reflect The Population: Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, A Case Report, Kasha Bornstein, Elizabeth Larosa, Kelsey Byrd, Dan Laney, Hector Ferral, Heather Murphy-Lavoie Apr 2024

When Educational Images Don’T Reflect The Population: Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, A Case Report, Kasha Bornstein, Elizabeth Larosa, Kelsey Byrd, Dan Laney, Hector Ferral, Heather Murphy-Lavoie

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Introduction: Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening complication of acute deep venous thromboses that requires a timely diagnosis. The name of the condition, the visual diagnostic criteria, and the preponderance of cases in the literature referencing findings exclusively in patients with lighter skin complexions means that PCD may not be on the differential diagnosis for the patient with more melanated skin who is experiencing this time-sensitive vascular emergency. Case Report: We describe one case of PCD in a patient with darker skin complexion and the importance of identifying clinical findings, regardless of skin color, given the paucity …


A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Secondary Teachers' Rapid Implementation Of New Instructional Technology During Covid-19 Pandemic, Caledon A. P. Smith Apr 2024

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Secondary Teachers' Rapid Implementation Of New Instructional Technology During Covid-19 Pandemic, Caledon A. P. Smith

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experience of secondary teachers’ rapid implementation of new instructional technology during the COVID-19 pandemic for faculty located in an urban area in southeast Georgia. The central research question for this study is: What are the experiences of secondary teachers who have participated in the rapid implementation of instructional technology during the COVID-19 pandemic? The theory guiding this study is Knowles’s adult learning theory (1968), as it pertains to secondary teachers’ lived experiences with implementing instructional technology into their classroom routines and how they approached mastering the technology. Purposeful …


A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Educators And Service Providers In The Identification Process Of Minority Students For Special Education In East Tennessee Elementary Schools, Paula R. Jones Apr 2024

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Educators And Service Providers In The Identification Process Of Minority Students For Special Education In East Tennessee Elementary Schools, Paula R. Jones

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of educators and service providers in identifying minority students in special education in Tennessee elementary schools. The theory guiding this study was Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. This theory emphasizes cultural tools and their functions in understanding a different culture. It also provides a framework for researchers to investigate how education links individuals to their culture. The study’s sample consisted of ten participants, including general education teachers of core content areas, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and ELL teachers from three elementary schools in Tennessee. I used the triangulated research strategy …


Exploring How Church Leadership Strives For Effective Ministry By Developing A Viable Leadership Training Program At A Small Nondenominational Church In Scranton, South Carolina, Willa Dean Montgomery Apr 2024

Exploring How Church Leadership Strives For Effective Ministry By Developing A Viable Leadership Training Program At A Small Nondenominational Church In Scranton, South Carolina, Willa Dean Montgomery

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The problem at Gospel of Grace Church in Scranton, South Carolina is the church lacks a viable leadership training program to develop competent leaders. The purpose of this DMIN action research project is to develop and implement a viable leadership training program. If a viable leadership training program is implemented, then leadership at Gospel of Grace Church would model servant-leadership characteristics found in Jesus’s Servant Leadership Model. This viable leadership training program aims to teach leaders how to apply biblical principles to their daily lives. They will learn to be a servant first, to serve the needs of others before …


Investigating Experiences During Times Of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy Apr 2024

Investigating Experiences During Times Of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the motivation to educate during times of uncertainty for high school educators at an urban Virginian public high school. This study examined the influence of different factors on job satisfaction relating to recognition, growth, relationships, and remuneration. The theory of motivation-hygiene served as the guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of internal and external factors in enhancing job satisfaction. In terms of methodology, a phenomenological transcendental approach was employed. The sample consisted of high school educators teaching students in urban Virginian schools in Grades 9 through 12. The study included 14 participants …


A Phenomenological Study Of Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Skills Virtually And Its Influence On The Teacher-Student Relationship, Felicia S. Spratt Apr 2024

A Phenomenological Study Of Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Skills Virtually And Its Influence On The Teacher-Student Relationship, Felicia S. Spratt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological research design seeks to investigate the experience of teachers in Illinois urban school districts who have virtually implemented Social-Emotional Learning skill sets and describe any impact virtual implementation has had on the teacher-student relationship. This data was viewed through teachers who implemented the social and emotional learning skill sets in an urban middle school. Social-emotional learning is often implemented in a classroom while teaching students regular academic requirements. The theory used to guide this study was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, with self-actualization being the ultimate achievement goal on the pyramid. The theory explained the connection between the …


The Experience Of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education And Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier Apr 2024

The Experience Of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education And Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand accessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) opportunities by military families using government and private programs. The study focused on 12 families who have children ages three to five years old enrolled in an ECEC program. The philosophical foundation used in this study is Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenology. The theory provided an underlying construct and structure to understand the interconnectedness of ECEC stakeholders and the impact of government policies on ECEC access. The study explored the lived experiences of military families who seek access to high-quality equitable early childhood education opportunities. The …


Effects Of An Innovative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Educational Method On Nurses' Competency And Confidence, Claudia C. Sabogal-Rodriguez Apr 2024

Effects Of An Innovative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Educational Method On Nurses' Competency And Confidence, Claudia C. Sabogal-Rodriguez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Despite advances in resuscitation science, sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in the United States, with substandard intra-hospital survival to discharge rates. High-quality resuscitation skills for nurses are needed, including effective CPR education. This study aimed to close the gap in the understanding of the relationship between competence and confidence after the use of the low-dose, high-frequency educational method using a sample of nurses. The Modified Basic Resuscitation Skills Self-Efficacy Scale was used to measure confidence, and the Resuscitation Quality Improvement program measured competence. The study used a four-independent group, cross-sectional correlational research design with different exposure …


Exploring The Role Of Curricular Engagement In The Secondary English Classroom: A Case Study, Kelsey Leah Baldwin Apr 2024

Exploring The Role Of Curricular Engagement In The Secondary English Classroom: A Case Study, Kelsey Leah Baldwin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Educational engagement is an issue that has become problematic due to the many changes that have occurred since COVID, including technological dependency and teacher burnout. Teachers may need more skills to manage and implement engagement strategies in the classroom setting. Understanding educators’ experiences with classroom engagement in a variety of secondary English classrooms is the setting of this case study. The central research question explores how educators experience student engagement in their classrooms. The theory guiding this study is Bandura’s social cognitive theory, as I utilize the theory to examine behaviors affected by people and the classroom environment. This research …


Our Enemy, The State: Liberty Versus Power On The American Home Front During The First World War, Michael Schearer Apr 2024

Our Enemy, The State: Liberty Versus Power On The American Home Front During The First World War, Michael Schearer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

World War I marked a significant shift in the structure and practice of the federal government. The key feature of this shift was the centralization of national power in the federal government and a burgeoning bureaucracy. This increase in the centralization of power led to an escalation of conflicts between the expanded assertions of national power and the civil liberties of American citizens. While this relationship between state power and civil liberties has been the focus of extensive scholarly research, much less has been written about a mostly forgotten perspective that viewed war as destructive to human flourishing beyond the …


The Effect Of Having A Higher Percentage Of Better-Educated Nurses At A Bsn Prepared Educational Level Or Higher In Any Clinical Setting To Improve Patient Outcomes, Olusegun Michael Nutayi Apr 2024

The Effect Of Having A Higher Percentage Of Better-Educated Nurses At A Bsn Prepared Educational Level Or Higher In Any Clinical Setting To Improve Patient Outcomes, Olusegun Michael Nutayi

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

An understanding of the complexity of today’s healthcare system is important for providing the best evidence-based practice care in any clinical setting. Nursing care is paramount in today’s healthcare setting including nursing education, the nursing skills, knowledge, and productivity that can enhance patient overall care. This scholarly project put forth the effects of having vibrant and productive nursing care that will improve patient outcomes. It focuses on linking nursing education to better patient outcomes in any clinical setting as well as looking into the understanding of nursing staffing, and the work environment associated with patient outcomes. This scholarly project intends …


Others First: A Visual Roadmap 4 Transformation, Toby D. Wagoner Apr 2024

Others First: A Visual Roadmap 4 Transformation, Toby D. Wagoner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Small rural churches tend to have an inward-focus mindset fueled by the need for self-preservation and survival. This transactional ministry mindset negatively impacts sharing the love of Christ with others, culminating in apathetic attitudes toward church functionality. The problem this DMin action research project sought to address is the inward focus of First Baptist Church of Ravenswood members. The church needs to improve its evangelism and discipleship efforts, embrace sharing their love of Christ with others, begin engaging guests on a meaningful level, and consider facility upgrades. Members were reminded of the importance of demonstrating their love of Christ to …


A Phenomenological Study Of Faith Community Culture Contributing To Domestic And Intimate Partner Violence, Tara D. Wallace Apr 2024

A Phenomenological Study Of Faith Community Culture Contributing To Domestic And Intimate Partner Violence, Tara D. Wallace

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Acceptance of domestic and intimate partner violence is recognized as occurring in the lives of survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence when they are counseled to return to the environment where their abuse occurred. Acceptance is also recognized as occurring in the lives of perpetrators of domestic and intimate partner violence when their behavior is made known to anyone outside of their environment and the perpetrator’s behavior towards their victims is sheltered, protected, excused, or enabled. In both instances, no efforts are made to change, correct, or stop abusive behavior. Research indicates interaction with the faith community in response …


Exploring The Writing Center's Role On At-Risk Students' Self-Efficacy And Writing Performance: A Phenomenological Study, Lacey Sipos Apr 2024

Exploring The Writing Center's Role On At-Risk Students' Self-Efficacy And Writing Performance: A Phenomenological Study, Lacey Sipos

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the beliefs and attitudes regarding at-risk higher education students’ experiences with using their institution’s writing center services at a public state university in the Northwestern United States. The research was a transcendental phenomenological approach that used psychologist Moustakas's methodical data analysis procedures and guidelines to construct descriptions that captured the essence of the lived experiences of at-risk students who participated in the study. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory provided the theoretical framework for this study. Previous research continues to examine multiple factors that may contribute to at-risk student populations' underutilization of …


Mentorship Experiences Of College Level Educators: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca M. Arsenault Apr 2024

Mentorship Experiences Of College Level Educators: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca M. Arsenault

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the impact that mentorship had on the retention of ten participating educators working at various post-secondary educational institutions. The theory guiding this study was Dansereau’s leader-member theory guided as it pertained to the interactions between a dyadic relationship such as the one represented by one-on-one mentorship. The central research question for this study asked about the mentorship experiences of educators in higher education who have been in the field of education for five years or more. This study used transcendental phenomenological to study the essence of the experiences of 10 educators …


Instructional Design Of Christian K-12 Homeschool Families In Central North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Banning Holmes Apr 2024

Instructional Design Of Christian K-12 Homeschool Families In Central North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Banning Holmes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the instructional design approaches for Christian kindergarten through grade 12 homeschool families in central North Carolina. The theory guiding the study was Jerome Bruner’s cognitive development theory of instruction, focusing on knowledge construction and a spiralized approach to learning. As a hermeneutic phenomenological study, the qualitative methodology utilized 12 Christian North Carolina parents of kindergarten through grade 12 home-based learners. Data collection came from a triangulated method of individual interviews, focus group interviews, and writing prompts. Multiple phases of analysis created synthesized themes as the raw data described the lived …


The Experiences Of Teachers Using Early Literacy Instruction Supporting Ell Students In A Low-Income School In Southern New Jersey: A Qualitative Study, Gia Sparacio Scarani Apr 2024

The Experiences Of Teachers Using Early Literacy Instruction Supporting Ell Students In A Low-Income School In Southern New Jersey: A Qualitative Study, Gia Sparacio Scarani

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the experiences of early childhood education teachers at a rural, low-income, elementary school in southern New Jersey instructing literacy to ELL and low-income students at the Bridgeton Public School District. The theory guiding this study is Vygotsky’s theories on social-cultural interaction, the Zone of Proximal Development, and scaffolding. The methodology of the phenomenology study was to gain information from the teachers through interviews, journal keeping, and observations. The study will examine the experiences of literacy instruction methods by 12-15 teachers for low-income and ELL students in early childhood education. Focusing on …


Work-Based Learning Experiences And Students With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Jessy Logan Richard Apr 2024

Work-Based Learning Experiences And Students With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Jessy Logan Richard

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this embedded single-case study was to understand how participation in work-based learning experiences (WBLE) prepares students with intellectual disabilities (ID) for successful post-school competitive employment. The theory guiding this study was Kolb’s experiential learning theory, as it systematically explains the four stages of learning that learners go through during WBLE. This embedded single-case study investigated the experience of 12 work site supervisors supervising students with an ID while participating in WBLE at a restaurant and a hotel and one student who participated in the WBLE. Data were collected using individual interviews, document analysis, and focus groups. The …


Exploration Of The Financial Impact Of The Pandemic Among Filipino Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurs In Duval County Florida, Thomas N. Cannistra Apr 2024

Exploration Of The Financial Impact Of The Pandemic Among Filipino Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurs In Duval County Florida, Thomas N. Cannistra

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This qualitative, flexible design, multi-case study explored the financial impact of COVID-19 on foreign-born Filipino Asian Immigrant entrepreneurs. Specifically, what impact it had on this ethnic group in Duval County, Florida. This body of research sought to determine the challenges faced by these entrepreneurs along with how they were impacted by this event, and the lessons learned. During the research phase, 46 firms were contacted, and some were discovered to have been closed and others ineligible for the study. In all a great cross-section of the Filipino-American community was able to participate in the study. The research found that the …


Digital Ministry In The Church: Strengths, Weaknesses, And Opportunities, Willie Charles Howard Garrett Apr 2024

Digital Ministry In The Church: Strengths, Weaknesses, And Opportunities, Willie Charles Howard Garrett

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This qualitative phenomenological study explores how churchgoers and senior pastors who are servant-leaders perceive the effectiveness, drawbacks, and opportunities of employing digital ministry in their churches as they attempt to develop healthy virtual relationships that maintain personal connections. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a change in churchgoers attending services in person. The government instituted social distancing and closures of businesses, schools, and churches. As a result, senior pastors engaged in creative ways using digital ministry to continue spreading the Word of God. While digital ministry existed pre-COVID-19, an increase occurred in response to the need to suspend in-person attendance. The theory …


Over-The-Top (Ott) Networks' Influence On Shared Cultural Memory, Michael Jelani Akil Brown Apr 2024

Over-The-Top (Ott) Networks' Influence On Shared Cultural Memory, Michael Jelani Akil Brown

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The digital landscape underwent a profound transformation in the Over-The-Top (OTT) network era, significantly altering media consumption. This study delved into the intricate and multifaceted impact of OTT networks on society, communication theory, and socio-cultural traditions, specifically emphasizing their influence on shared cultural memory. The research was rooted in a robust methodology that combined a Qualtrics online survey disseminated across various social media platforms and in-depth interviews with 25 carefully selected participants. This rigorous approach aimed to shed light on the profound influence of OTT networks on shared cultural memory while investigating how these platforms shaped perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and …


A Phenomenological Study Of Pastors Who Were Mentored And The Perceived Value Of The Mentor Relationship, Reginald L. Horner Apr 2024

A Phenomenological Study Of Pastors Who Were Mentored And The Perceived Value Of The Mentor Relationship, Reginald L. Horner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research study was to explore the value of a mentor in the life and ministry of a pastor who began pastoring with less than thirty (30) regular attendees and surpassed one hundred (100) regular attenders. The following research questions (RQ1-3) were used to guide this study. RQ1.: What perceived effect does the use of a mentor have on a pastor’s overall leadership and congregational growth of regular attendees? RQ2.: How did the participating pastors describe the value of having a mentor or coach? RQ3.: What coaching or mentorship models exist for pastors who lead …


Acute Potentiation On Vertical Jump Performance Following Accentuated Eccentric Loaded Back Squats In Male High School Basketball Players, John Casey Ditch Apr 2024

Acute Potentiation On Vertical Jump Performance Following Accentuated Eccentric Loaded Back Squats In Male High School Basketball Players, John Casey Ditch

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute responses of accentuated eccentric loaded (AEL) back squats to induce a postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) effect in youth athletes across three jump conditions: countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and novel propulsive-only jump (POJ). Fifteen participants (age: 15.6 ± 1.1 years; RT experience: 1.3 ± 0.9 years; relative strength: 1.32 ± 0.3) three sessions (one familiarization, two experimental). AEL interventions were performed on each experimental session, (3 sets x 3 repetitions) (ECC: 95%, 105%, 115%: CON: 60% 1RM) with pre- and post-testing (3 min, 6 min, 9 min, 12 min). …


Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infection In African American Teenage Adolescents: Developing A Culturally Competent Health Program For Underserved Communities, Brandolyn I. Burks Apr 2024

Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infection In African American Teenage Adolescents: Developing A Culturally Competent Health Program For Underserved Communities, Brandolyn I. Burks

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Proper education and programming can help reduce Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents. This research aimed to help lay the framework for determining ways to ensure African American young adult adolescents aged 18–19 years have the necessary information and resources to make healthy decisions regarding their sex lives and experiences. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to understand what lived experiences and gaps of knowledge contribute to the contracting of STIs to develop a culturally competent health program to reduce the high rate of infections among African American 18–19-year-old adolescents living in underserved communities. The theory guiding this …


Artificial Intelligence And Its Need In Healthcare, Michael Haskins Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence And Its Need In Healthcare, Michael Haskins

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Artificial intelligence (AI) has bombarded many of the global industries with promises to improve day-to-day operations, while augmenting decision-making and providing simplistic solutions. The healthcare industry has begun to observe the uptick in AI as well, with challenges of quality, costs, and access historically actualized; leaving healthcare leaders with decisions to make about adopting AI into their facilities. With the dynamic provisions that AI is driving in industry, there is still not a holistic adoption due to many fears and unknowns. A pulse into the minds of healthcare leaders is needed to understand the relationship between AI and healthcare.


An Examination Of The Parental Role In The Discipleship Of Children, Robert B. Jarman Apr 2024

An Examination Of The Parental Role In The Discipleship Of Children, Robert B. Jarman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Parents have an enormous role in the lives of their children. They are responsible for all aspects of their children’s development to prepare them to manage adulthood successfully. Parents invest much of their time in many important areas of the home, yet regarding discipleship, they will often pass on that responsibility to others or neglect it altogether. The danger of a lack of discipleship in the home is that it can potentially contribute to the growing trend of young adults leaving the faith. This thesis project examines the Biblical mandate for parents discipling their children, the reasons for parents not …


Burnout Prevention In Christian Public And Private Middle School Leaders: A Qualitative Study, Rhonda Grider Purchase Apr 2024

Burnout Prevention In Christian Public And Private Middle School Leaders: A Qualitative Study, Rhonda Grider Purchase

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There is a momentous problem in academic settings today regarding stress and burnout among academic school leaders (Francis et al., 2017). The focus of this study was to examine the prevention of professional stress in the lives of middle school academic leaders. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of what the selected participants believed was the prevention of stress and burnout in middle school leaders in Newton County, Georgia. For this study, school leaders were defined as certified principals who hold a bachelor’s level or above degree and contribute to the academic environment …


Exploring The Health Care Professionals' Attitudes And Beliefs Of Patient-Centered Care On The Progression Of Dementia, Brittany L. Holmes Apr 2024

Exploring The Health Care Professionals' Attitudes And Beliefs Of Patient-Centered Care On The Progression Of Dementia, Brittany L. Holmes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the attitudes and beliefs of patient-centered care on the progression of dementia for healthcare professionals at a long-term patient-centered care residential site. The theory guiding this study was Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior in 1985 as it will provide the basis for the attitudes and beliefs of various health care professionals. Attitudes and beliefs influence behavior. Therefore, the implementation of patient-centered care is based on the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals and may impact the progression of dementia. Data was collected through in-person and/or virtual meetings to gather consent forms, …


The Influence Of Transformational Leaders In Reconnecting The Millennial Generation To The Community Of The Local Church, Brandi Lynn Ginty Apr 2024

The Influence Of Transformational Leaders In Reconnecting The Millennial Generation To The Community Of The Local Church, Brandi Lynn Ginty

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Population statistics point to an exodus of Millennials from local churches, reinforcing the increasingly widespread opinion that the church is no longer relevant or relatable (Barna Group, 2019a, 2019b; Conway, 2019; Del Rosario & Bock, 2017; Earls, 2022; Easton & Steyn, 2022; Fry, 2019; Gale et al., 2023; Kinnaman & Matlock, 2019; Omilion-Hodges & Sugg, 2019; Packard & Ferguson, 2019; Sumpter, 2019; Wilson, 2019). Culturally contextual ministry leadership methods are needed if the trajectory of these statistics is to change. To reach the population of the Millennial generation, ministry leaders need to examine the cultural needs of those they are …