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Dramaturgy For The Theatre Production "Harvey", Marissa Leraas

Celebration of Research

For the past few weeks, I have had the absolute privilege of being Dramaturg for Northwestern College’s upcoming production of Harvey, under the direction of Ethan Koerner. This research delves into the 1940s, what life might have been like as far as psychology and mental health is concerned, as well as the folklore that is laced throughout the play itself, with little tidbits about the inspiring playwright and the work of a dramaturg. I hope you find something new from this information and that it helps you further enjoy our production of “Harvey” when you come see it in …

In Newborn Babies, What Are The Risks Of Developing Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding Disorders If Not Provided Im Vitamin K Injection At Birth?, Chelsea Daines-Raasch Pa-S, Morgan Powell Pa-S, Kali Welling Pa-S, Lori Anderson Mpas, Pa-C

Celebration of Research

Vitamin K, which is produced in the large intestines of adults, is naturally lacking in neonates. It is a crucial part in the clotting cascade for activating clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X. For the past several decades, it has been a standard in Western Medicine to give an IM Vitamin K injection to neonates post birth. In recent years, statistics of refusal have continued to grow creating an increased prevalence of Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding Disorders. This study is aimed at exploring the statistics of injection refusal, reasons for refusal, alternative methods to injections, and the importance behind …

Building A Bicycle-Powered Centrifuge, Travis Grover, Josh Hardy, Luke Jenness, Blake Johnson, Karissa Carlson, Emily Grace

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Centrifuges are very common instruments utilized in research and clinical settings. The purpose of a centrifuge is to separate the components of a mixture using centrifugal force. An example of a process that utilizes centrifugation is the acquisition of a hematocrit, where red blood cells are separated from blood plasma and the other cellular components. Industrial centrifuges are expensive and generally employed in academic or clinical contexts. A bicycle centrifuge, on the contrary, may be designed and implemented in more generalized settings. Moreover, a bicycle centrifuge affords the opportunity to relate principles in physics to concepts specific to other scientific …

Long-Covid Fatigue Treatment Methods, Stephanie Davis, Madysn Grotewold, Jack Johnson, Dr. Pam Hulstein

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A literature review was conducted between the months of August 2022-November 2022 to explore various proposed treatment methods for patients experiencing long-COVID fatigue. Ten articles focusing on various treatment methods for long-COVID fatigue were reviewed. The purpose of this review was to examine current research regarding treatment of long-COVID fatigue and to suggest, based on the research included in this review, a holistic and individualized approach to long-COVID fatigue treatment. In the following literature review, we provide several treatment options, including pharmacologic, complementary, and alternative methods, that seem to provide relief from long-COVID related fatigue in preliminary studies.

Cardiovascular Effects Of Long Term Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Use, Jordan Grosdidier Pa-S, Zach Harrison Pa-S, Ryan Vanmoer Pa-S, Andrea Crew Pa-C

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Background: Anabolic steroids have been a consistent area of debate when it comes to athletes. Anabolic steroids are very common in certain sports like powerlifting and bodybuilding. Negative health effects have been found to be associated with the long term use of anabolic steroids. The objective of this review is to determine if there are negative cardiovascular effects associated with chronic androgenic anabolic steroid use when compared to non-steroid users.

Methods: A literature review of past research articles was performed. Pertinent information was obtained from the sources and compiled as evidence for the topic of this paper.

Results …

Upright Birthing Positions: The Positive Impacts On Labor, Brooke Mciver Pa-S, Jayde Schroder Pa-S, Sydney Schwitters Pa-S, Lori Anderson Mpas, Pa-C

Celebration of Research

The lithotomy position is the most common birthing position currently used in Western medicine. Historically, women used upright birthing positions which include sitting, kneeling, squatting, and standing. This article reviews the advantages of upright birthing positions in comparison to lithotomy. Studies have shown benefits in reduced episiotomies, perineal trauma, and labor time, while providing the most optimal pelvic position.

Do You Think This Is About You? Moral Disengagement, Self-Awareness, And Emotional Intelligence In Narcissism, Shaylee Yates, Laird Edman

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This study investigates the relationship between moral disengagement, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence in narcissism. A total of 111 participants, ranging in age from 18-23 (45 men, 66 women) completed a 20-minute team-building activity to test levels of narcissism, followed by a series of self-reported measures. Eight hypotheses were tested, all of which surrounded the relationships between the previously listed variables. All participants completed the Grandiose Narcissism Scale (GNS), Hypersensitivity Narcissism Scale (HSNS), Situational Self-Awareness Scale, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire—Short Form (TEIQue-SF), Moral Disengagement Measure, and Short Dark Triad (SD3). Results were mixed, with some hypotheses supported, some not, and some …

Reducing Compassion Fatigue And Burnout Among Nurses, Vanessa Gomez, Brialle Koerselman, Nora Olson, Matthew Wynne, Pam Hulstein

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Abstract: A literature review was done between the months of August 2022 and November 2022 to determine if nurses, who utilize hospital sponsored counseling resources or compassion fatigue reduction programs, experience less burnout than nurses who do not. Ten articles were reviewed focusing on services provided to nurses with the intent of reducing burnout and compassion fatigue and improving compassion satisfaction. The purpose was to provide Spencer Hospital, in Spencer Iowa, with viable programs and interventions that combat burnout and compassion fatigue. Results showed, when provided with the opportunity, nurses chose to learn self-care techniques or participate in compassion fatigue …

Improving Adolescent Utilization Of Mental Health Services In Community-Based Settings, Brianna Kleinwolterink, Kyra Klinghagen, Hannah Nerem, Hannah Ten Pas, Dr. Pam Hulstein

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A literature review was done between September 2022 - November 2022 to determine what Promise Community Health can do to increase adolescents’ utilization of services for mental health challenges in rural areas. Ten articles were reviewed focusing on the barriers adolescents face when seeking treatment for mental health conditions. Five main barriers were identified for adolescents in rural areas attempting to utilize treatment for mental health: lack of available resources, lack of knowledge surrounding mental health, stigma, logistical issues, and negative prior experiences. The purpose was to develop strategies to address these barriers so that Promise can reach rural adolescents …

Collagen Meniscal Implantation Outcomes Following Partial And Full Meniscectomies, Jenna Benson Pa-S, Chelsey Christensen Pa-S, Kaylee Frenette Pa-S, Jaclyn Freese Mpas, Pa-C

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Meniscal injuries are a common result of trauma to the knee. The main two surgical treatments available are partial meniscectomy or full meniscectomy due to the lack of blood flow in that region. These two treatments cause long-term complications such as pain, lack of mobility, and/or osteoarthritis.

To avoid these complications, researchers have looked at placing collagen meniscal implantations (CMI) into the knee. The collagen implantation is composed of type I collagen from bovine Achilles tendon and was infused with glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) to trigger cellular growth. Patients were grouped into cohorts based on tears in the lateral or medial meniscus …

Photodynamic Therapy For The Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris, Luis Barragan Pa-S, Brent Chambers Pa-S, Anneke Weg Pa-S

Celebration of Research

Acne vulgaris is a common condition affecting populations and age groups in varying severities worldwide. Traditional approaches to treating acne vulgaris have long consisted of the use of retinoids and antimicrobials. With high prevalence rates of acne vulgaris and its growing resistance to antibiotics, it is important to find alternative treatment options to mitigate this complication. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been successfully used in other disease processes and has been recently introduced for the treatment of acne vulgaris. PDT’s proposed mechanisms include inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes proliferation and promoting healthy tissue growth by altering gene expression of P. acnes and reducing …

Lost In Translation: A Literature Review Of Professional Interpreter Utilization In The Emergency Department, Jenna Corrin Pa-S, Nicholas Fenske Pa-S, Lexie Severtson Pa-S

Celebration of Research

Breaking down language barriers through interpreter assistance will result in clear and concise conversations between medical providers. This will improve overall satisfaction and outcomes in patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and health literacy. According to In Healthy People 2020, health disparities in access to health information, services, and technology can result in lower usage rates of preventative care, decreased chronic disease management, higher rates of hospitalization, and poorer reported overall health status. In this article, current literature was reviewed to determine the effect of English proficiency on the delivery of healthcare to Spanish-speaking patients in emergency department (ED) settings. …

Literature Review: Diagnosing Types Of Dementia Using Biomarkers, Haley Jahnke Pa-S, Hanna Maxwell Pa-S, Brett Bastian Pa-C

Celebration of Research

Purpose

This literature review attempts to determine the most effective biomarkers to diagnose the most common types of dementia.

Methods

Information from articles in various databases (PubMed, ProQuest, NIH, etc.) were compiled to form a list of biomarkers for the most common types of dementia.

Results

Biomarkers specific to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) include increased p-tau & t-tau, decreased Aβ42, increased GFAP, CHIT1, & YKL-40, and increased glutamic acid, hypoxanthine, & anthranilic acid. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) biomarkers include decreased p-tau & t-tau, increased Aβ42/40, increased GFAP, CHIT1 & YKL-40, fastest change in NPTX2 & neurofilament light chain, and MRI anterior vs. …

An Assessment Of Surgical Weight Management Compared To Pharmacological Therapies For Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes, Olivia Becker Pa-S, Ava Gonsorowski Pa-S, Cassandra Schmiesing Pa-S

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Diabetes is one of the highest leading causes of death in the United States with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) being the most prevalent type. Despite many methods available for treatment, none have proven to be a curative option for patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Recently, the use of surgical weight management has piqued interest with its ability to cause remission in DM2. This literature review compared the effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic gastric bypass, and pharmacotherapies alone. These methods showed improved outcomes of the following: hemoglobin A1c, weight loss, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, and …

Soul: The Power Of Giving Back, Thomas Anderson, Sarah Hummel

Celebration of Research

The idea for Soul started really small with connecting two businesses in Orange City, The Genesis House and the Hair Clinic. We came up with the idea to support The Genesis House by providing them with free hair cuts for a certain amount of time. The owner told us that she had been looking for something to do to give back to the community, but she was not sure what it could be. We realized that there are plenty of local businesses in Orange City, Alton, and Sioux Center that want to give back to their communities too, yet they …

Efficacy Of A Low Fodmap Diet And Probiotics In The Treatment Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Adults, Melinda Kubesh Pa-S, Kyle Nathan Pa-S, Mariah Nathan Pa-S, Sandra Muyskens Mpas, Pa-C

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disease characterized by abdominal pain in relation to altered bowel habits. Theories regarding the mechanisms underlying IBS include poor absorption of foods containing fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), leading to a build-up of gas, and an altered intestinal barrier due to the overabundance of pathogenic bacteria. A diet low in FODMAPs and adjuvant therapy with probiotics may reduce symptoms in some individuals. This presentation examines the efficacy of a low FODMAP diet, supplementation with probiotics, and a combination of the two in the treatment of IBS in adults.

College Athletes And Mental Health: How Gender, Year, Sleep, Injury, And Social Support Affect Anxiety, Madison Jones

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This study aimed to identify the effects of gender, year, sleep, injury, and social support on anxiety in college athletes. Participants were college athletes at a small, private Christian college in a midwestern community. It was hypothesized that female college athletes would experience greater levels of anxiety than male college athletes, and that upperclassmen college athletes would experience greater levels of anxiety than underclassmen college athletes. It was also predicted that the more sleep an athlete gets, the lower levels of anxiety they will experience. The final two hypotheses stated that athletes who experience injury and/or worry about the effects …

Does Insulin Resistance (Ir) Have An Impact On The Reproductive And Fertility Potential In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Women? : Review Article, Muhjah Falah Hassan, Mufedah Ali Jawad, Rabab Zahir Al-Yasiry

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Backgrounds: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine and reproductive disorder in the reproductive-age women. Among the pathological changes that are responsible for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hyperinsulinemia due to increased insulin resistance (IR) is common and usually associated with a higher rate of ovulatory dysfunction and sub-fertility. In addition, those women have poor quality oocytes with low fertilization capability and poor quality embryos. So, insulin has a role in the reproductive function and fertility potential of reproductive age women. Conclusion: Females with PCOS usually exhibit an extreme difficulty in achieving either a successful spontaneous or …

Evaluation Of Heated Cure Acrylic Immersed In Ozonated Water, Shawq Azmi Tawfeeq, Aseel Mohammed Al-Khafaji

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Denture cleansing is an important step that can prevent the spread of infection and improve a patient's health, the durability of the dentures, and the overall quality of life; therefore, it is necessary to choose a suitable cleanser that, in addition to being effective, does not have an unfavorable effect on the qualities of the denture base resin itself when used for an extended period.

Aim: This research aims to assess the effects of ozonated water on the surface roughness and hardness of heat-cured acrylic resin by immersion technique.

Materials: Sixty bars shape made of heat-cured acrylic were manufactured. …

Understanding And Addressing The Prevalence Of Diarrheal Diseases In Monterrico, Guatemala, Asonganyi Aminkeng, Justa Ndobegang Ewalu

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Applied

Animal-Assisted Green Care Farming For Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury, Alex Sargsyan

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference

Animal-Assisted Green Care Farming for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Purpose

To examine the effects of Animal Assisted Therapies with Farm Animals (AATF) with domesticated ducks on depression and anxiety.

Aim

The proposed study will use single-group time series design and collect survey data to explore the changes in anxiety and depression in patients exposed to AATF. The study will be guided by the Self-Efficacy Theory. The study will involve 30 patients with TBI living in The Crumley House Rehabilitation Center in Limestone, TN.

Hypothesis. Engaging in AATF with domesticated ducks will be associated with decrease in anxiety and depression. …

Lynchburg Headstart Vision Screening Initiative, Sharon Olowoyo, Cara Jansen, Eleftherios Vlahos, Emma Brown, Jubin Kang, Kathryn Outlaw, Kayleen Melvin, Megan Herring, Meghan Sadler, Savannah Monahan

Liberty University Research Week

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Dry Needling For Low Back Pain In A Collegiate Wrestler: A Case Study, Raymie Hinkley

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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An Acute Closed Extensor Hood Rupture Of The Metacarpophalangeal Joint In A Male Collegiate Baseball Athlete: A Case Study, Elizabeth Doeller

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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Therapeutic Interventions For Idiopathic Toe Walking In A Collegiate Basketball Player: A Case Study, Sophia Gustafson

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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Hexaco Personality Predictors Of Self, Victim, And Divine Forgiveness Among Christian College Students, Abbigail Leland, Aurora Keefe, Hannah Vollmer, Kristina Geisler, Stephen Macpherson

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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Improving The Breathability Of A Tracheostomized Patient, Arianna Verbosky

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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Mechanical Properties Of Composites Containing Exfoliated-Graphite/Epoxy Sensors, Quinn Reed

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

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Green Spaces And Potential Impacts On Mental Health: A Pilot Study Regarding College Students Ability To Cope With Stress And Anxiety, Emily Lagerquist, Michala Geraty, Faith Bullis, Erin Chocklett

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

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Female Students Reported Greater Side Effects After Receiving The Covid-19 Vaccine At Liberty University, Nikito Gurung, Chioma Favour Amadi

Liberty University Research Week

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