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A Framework To Conceptualize Social Prescribing Services From A Prevention Perspective, Adrienne Alayli, Kerryn Husk, Vashti Berry, Freia De Bock

Peninsula Medical School

Objective: Social prescribing models are expanding worldwide to serve multiple goals, such as attending to social conditions that affect people's health, supporting patients with mental health issues or other long-term conditions, facilitating community building and reducing demands on the health care system. Implicitly, many social prescribing services seek to promote health, prevent morbidity or deterioration of disease. Given that the scientific literature currently does not systematically describe these services as preventive service models, we propose a framework to explicitly conceptualize social prescribing from a prevention perspective. Methods: Based on concepts from prevention science (e.g., classifications of prevention approaches), and a …

Key Stakeholder Perspectives On Valued Outcomes From Gme Sponsored Climate Education Initiatives, Deborah Simpson, Anne Getzin, S S. Caudle, E Anderson, Victoria Gillet, C Mitchell, A A. Levy

Aurora GME

Purpose: What problems or issues have you identified and addressed?

Climate change is impacting our patients’ health through increased heatwaves, wildfires, vector-borne illnesses and worsening air quality. Known as a threat multiplier, climate change’s impacts amplify existing health disparities in vulnerable communities. [1] While most clinicians are “concerned” about climate change, only a few have knowledge and skills about climate changes specific impacts on health and how to discuss the implications with their patients. [2,3] While a literature and google search revealed numerous curricula and resources on climate advocacy particularly in medical student education there was limited work in graduate …

Results From A Multi-Laboratory Ocean Metaproteomic Intercomparison: Effects Of Lc-Ms Acquisition And Data Analysis Procedures, Mak A. Saito, Jaclyn K. Saunders, Matthew R. Mcilvin, Erin M. Bertrand, John A. Breier, Margaret Mars Brisbin

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Metaproteomics is an increasingly popular methodology that provides information regarding the metabolic functions of specific microbial taxa and has potential for contributing to ocean ecology and biogeochemical studies. A blinded multi-laboratory intercomparison was conducted to assess comparability and reproducibility of taxonomic and functional results and their sensitivity to methodological variables. Euphotic zone samples from the Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) in the North Atlantic Ocean collected by in situ pumps and the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Clio were distributed with a paired metagenome, and one-dimensional (1D) liquid chromatographic data-dependent acquisition mass spectrometry analysis was stipulated. Analysis of mass spectra from …

Microglia Drive Diurnal Variation In Susceptibility To Inflammatory Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown, Jennifer H. Lawrence, Asha Patel, Melvin W. King, Collin J. Nadarajah, Richard Daneman, Erik S. Musiek

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is critical for maintaining brain homeostasis but is susceptible to inflammatory dysfunction. While transporter-dependent efflux of some lipophilic substrates across the BBB shows circadian variation due to rhythmic transporter expression, basal transporter-independent permeability and leakage is nonrhythmic. Whether daily timing influences BBB permeability in response to inflammation is unknown. Here, we induced systemic inflammation through repeated LPS injections either in the morning (ZT1) or evening (ZT13) under standard lighting conditions; we then examined BBB permeability to a polar molecule that is not a transporter substrate, sodium fluorescein. We observed clear diurnal variation in inflammatory BBB permeability, …

Topilin V. Island House Tenants Corp.

All Decisions

Plaintiff, the tenant, sought relief from a fire-related dispute involving a breach of contract, negligence, and other claims against both the cooperative and the lender. The court dismissed the case, ruling that the claims were time-barred and failing to establish a cause of action for breach of contract, negligence, or fiduciary duty. The landlord and lender were acting within their contractual rights, and the tenant's failure to maintain insurance and comply with lease obligations led to the dismissal of the claims.

Hurp Facilitates Spindle Assembly By Stabilizing Microtubules And Working Synergistically With Tpx2, Venecia Alexandria Valdez, Meisheng Ma, Bernardo Gouveia, Rui Zhang, Sabine Petry

2020-Current year OA Pubs

In vertebrate spindles, most microtubules are formed via branching microtubule nucleation, whereby microtubules nucleate along the side of pre-existing microtubules. Hepatoma up-regulated protein (HURP) is a microtubule-associated protein that has been implicated in spindle assembly, but its mode of action is yet to be defined. In this study, we show that HURP is necessary for RanGTP-induced branching microtubule nucleation in Xenopus egg extract. Specifically, HURP stabilizes the microtubule lattice to promote microtubule formation from γ-TuRC. This function is shifted to promote branching microtubule nucleation through enhanced localization to TPX2 condensates, which form the core of the branch site on microtubules. …

Polygenic Risk For Alcohol Use Disorder Affects Cellular Responses To Ethanol Exposure In A Human Microglial Cell Model, Xindi Li, Arpana Agrawal, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) assess genetic susceptibility to alcohol use disorder (AUD), yet their molecular implications remain underexplored. Neuroimmune interactions, particularly in microglia, are recognized as notable contributors to AUD pathophysiology. We investigated the interplay between AUD PRS and ethanol in human microglia derived from iPSCs from individuals with AUD high-PRS (diagnosed with AUD) or low-PRS (unaffected). Ethanol exposure induced elevated CD68 expression and morphological changes in microglia, with differential responses between high-PRS and low-PRS microglial cells. Transcriptomic analysis revealed expression differences in MHCII complex and phagocytosis-related genes following ethanol exposure; high-PRS microglial cells displayed enhanced phagocytosis and increased

Genomic Insights For Personalised Care In Lung Cancer And Smoking Cessation: Motivating At-Risk Individuals Toward Evidence-Based Health Practices, Tony Chen, Giang Pham, Louis Fox, Nina Adler, Xiaoyu Wang, Jingning Zhang, Jinyoung Byun, Younghun Han, Gretchen R B Saunders, Dajiang Liu, Michael J Bray, Alex T Ramsey, James Mckay, Laura J Bierut, Christopher I Amos, Rayjean J Hung, Xihong Lin, Haoyu Zhang, Li-Shiun Chen

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer and tobacco use pose significant global health challenges, necessitating a comprehensive translational roadmap for improved prevention strategies such as cancer screening and tobacco treatment, which are currently under-utilised. Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) may further motivate health behaviour change in primary care for lung cancer in diverse populations. In this work, we introduce the GREAT care paradigm, which integrates PRSs within comprehensive patient risk profiles to motivate positive health behaviour changes.

METHODS: We developed PRSs using large-scale multi-ancestry genome-wide association studies and standardised PRS distributions across all ancestries. We validated our PRSs in 561,776 individuals of diverse ancestry …

Communication Resilience In Suicide Prevention (Crisp): An Institutional Ethnography Of Community-Based Suicide Prevention In Florida, Kelli R. Agrawal

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The concept of Communication Resilience in Suicide Prevention (CRISP) offers a conceptual framework for exploring communication strategies in community-based suicide prevention. A constructivist paradigm informs this study and utilizes an approach heavily influenced by Dorothy Smith’s critical feminist sociological work of institutional ethnography (IE). The study intentionally interweaves critical research praxis with a dual etic/emic positionality through constructivist understandings of dialectical sensemaking. It uses the Communication Theory of Resilience (CTR) and Institutional Logics Theory (ILT) as analytic tools of inquiry. The study includes purposive sampling and multiple qualitative methods, including unstructured interviews, text analyses, and observational data. Fifteen unstructured interviews …

Development Of A Coating For Radiative Cooling Of Buildings, Sudhansh Pramod Harkut

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigates passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC), aiming to enhance cooling efficiency for building applications. The study addresses the pressing need for effective and cost-efficient cooling solutions to mitigate global warming and reduce energy consumption. The research begins with a detailed literature review, tracing the evolution of radiative cooling materials and identifying existing research gaps. Experimental investigations involved testing various coatings, including combinations of aluminium phosphate, sodium silicate, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and wollastonite. Among the tested configurations, an acrylic-based coating incorporating barium sulphate (BaSO4) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) was found to maintain temperatures around ambient levels under intense solar …

Emergent Magnetism And Magneto-Transport Phenomena In Helimagnet-Based Heterostructures For Spin-Based Device Applications, Nivarthana Waruni Yapa Abeyrathna Yapa Mudiyanselage

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The study of magnetoresistance (MR) phenomena in magnetic materials has been pivotal for advancing magnetic sensors and spintronic devices. Helimagnets, characterized by a non-collinear arrangement of magnetic moments that form a helical or spiral configuration, present an intriguing avenue for MR-based device applications. Theoretical predictions suggest that the MR magnitude in the helimagnetic (HM) regime can exceed that in the ferromagnetic (FM) regime by over an order of magnitude. However, in metallic helimagnets like manganese phosphide (MnP), the MR in the HM phase remains modest (< 10%), limiting its applicability in MR devices. This dissertation investigates the emergent magnetism and magneto-transport phenomena in nanostructured MnP helimagnets and their interfaces with ferromagnets (Fe) and ferrimagnets (Fe3O4), aiming to enhance device performance.

In the first part of the dissertation, we present a novel approach to achieve …

Lyvonne M Smith

African American Funeral Programs

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The Monsters In Twentieth And Twenty-First Century Illustrated Adaptation Of Beowulf For Children And Young Adults, Johanna Katharine Burton

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

I examine how some authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult literature adapt the old English Beowulf, how critics receive their works, and the functions these adaptations serve. My focus is on how the interplay between the visual and verbal text modifies or amplifies the overall story as well as how theories of translation/adaptation, monster, gender, and post-colonialism provide insight and aid in analysis. My ultimate objective is to demonstrate the significance of children’s and young adult adaptations of Beowulf and how these texts contribute to a rich and varied corpus. I argue that the adapter’s social/cultural context affected …

The Impact Of Hearing Aid User Speech On Environment Classification And Own Voice Listener Preferences, Robert Andrew Budinsky Iii

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Hearing aids (HA) have improved over the past few decades with advanced signal processing, such as environment classification and background noise reduction, but are still limited by challenges related to when the user is speaking. These challenges include the potential interference a HA user’s voice has on device environment classification and the potential influence a HA has on own voice (OV) sound quality. However, the effects of OV on HA environment classification and signal processing are not well established, nor are the desired HA program settings regarding OV listening preferences. In this study, a combination of electroacoustic and behavioral methods …

Ophthalmology Career Choices Among Medical Students In Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey Of 36 Countries, Alec Bernard, Kathryn Flaharty, Dawit Mengesha, Nina Tiertoore, Abdi Tolera, Hellen Wubishet, Tadael Gebeyehu, Hamdi Abdullahi, Amani Abdu, Yesuf Adem, Evan Mullen, Karl Golnik, Geoff Tabin

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose To explore the factors influencing medical students' choice of ophthalmology as a specialty in Africa.

Design This was a cross-sectional, mixed methods survey study involving medical students in 36 African countries.

Methods The multi-center cross-sectional survey study was conducted between June and October 2023 explored factors influencing medical students' choice of ophthalmology as a specialty. It involved medical students enrolled in 152 medical schools across 36 African countries. Convenience and snowball sampling was used with dissemination through social media platforms. The questionnaire explored factors influencing their choice of ophthalmology, including demographics, academic and personal interests, clinical exposure, lifestyle factors, …

Underrepresented In Medicine And International Graduate Bias In The Casper Situational Judgment Test For Ophthalmology Residency Applicants In 2022-2023, Daniel B. Moore, Jamie B. Rosenberg, Jee-Young Moon, Jeff Pettey, Ambar Faridi

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are increasingly utilized in medical trainee recruitment decisions yet little is known of their potential biases. This study was designed to evaluate the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer) SJT scores of ophthalmology residency applicants and compare these to Step 1 and Step 2 scores in different demographic groups.

Methods: All applicants to the ophthalmology residency match completed CASPer during the 2022-2023 recruitment cycle. Applicant scores were cross-referenced within the SF Match Residency Application System to collect data on applicant gender, self-identified Under-Represented in Medicine (URiM) status, and International Medical Graduate (IMG) …

Disparities Among Medical Students Interested In Ophthalmology At Matriculation And Graduation, Saumya Copparam, Christine Xu, Manuela Herrera, Yunyi Ren, Sili Fan, Melody Y. Hou, Glenn Yiu

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose:

Ophthalmology is one of the least diverse specialties in the U.S., but disparities in medical student interest in the field are unknown. We aim to identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with U.S. medical students’ interest in pursuing ophthalmology at matriculation and graduation.

Study Design:

Retrospective cross-sectional and cohort study of U.S. medical students who completed the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) or Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) survey between 2013 and 2022. We compared factors such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, parent income, and debt between students interested in ophthalmology versus other specialties …

A Gendered Analysis Of Canadian Academic Ophthalmology Leaders, Ying Wen, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Stuti M. Tanya, Leonardo Lando, Isabelle Hardy

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Objective

To describe and analyze the gender distribution of Canadian academic ophthalmology leadership.

Methods

This study assessed the characteristics of ophthalmology department chairs, program directors, undergraduate directors, fellowship directors, and research directors in Canada. Gender, subspecialties, graduate degrees, and academic rank were collected from institutional websites. Research productivity measures (number of published documents, h-index, and years active) were extracted from Elsevier SCOPUS. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS.

Results

In the 15 Canadian ophthalmology programs, 132 leadership positions were held by 122 physicians. 33 (27.0%) of those physicians were women, and 89 (73.0%) were men, with a significant proportion …

Impact Of Free Eye Clinic Participation On Medical Students’ Ophthalmic Knowledge, Perceptions Of Ophthalmology, And Perceptions Of Underrepresented Patient Populations, Noor-Us-Sabah Ahmad, Aditya Somisetty, Nicole Hehr, Wisam Najdawi, Hend Al-Kaylani, Lydia Yang, Pavlina S. Kemp, Andrew E. Pouw

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Objectives:

To evaluate the impact of volunteering at a free eye clinic on medical students’ ophthalmic knowledge, perceptions of ophthalmology and of underrepresented patient populations.

Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was developed and distributed by email to both volunteers and non-volunteers at the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s Free Eye Clinic (FEC) between July and August 2023. Study participants were medical students both enrolled at the Carver College of Medicine and former students who had recently graduated. Survey questions included an assessment of ophthalmic knowledge, respondent perceptions of the field of ophthalmology, and respondent perceptions of underserved populations and …

Specialty Distribution And Treatment Methods Of Eyelid Lacerations In A Tertiary Care Center: Implications For Resident Education In Ophthalmology, Mohit Uppal, Terrence Murphy, Kenya M. Williams

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background

While eyelid laceration repairs can be performed by many different specialties, literature investigating the incidence of such repairs is limited. If the majority of these repairs are performed by other, non-ophthalmology specialties, there may be limited opportunities for ophthalmology residents to gain the necessary skills and meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) case log requirements. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of eyelid lacerations and respective treatment methods performed by different specialties within a tertiary care center.

Methods

A retrospective chart analysis was performed. The electronic health record was queried to identify cases …

Integrating Internship Into Ophthalmology Residency: Assessment Of A National Survey And Structured Microsurgical Curriculum, Hamidah Mahmud, Tessnim R. Ahmad, Neel D. Pasricha, Neeti Parikh, Saras Ramanathan

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Objective: To report the results of a national survey soliciting residency programs’ microsurgical curricula for ophthalmology interns, and the efficacy of a single institution’s intern microsurgical wet lab curriculum.

Design: Mixed methods study including a national survey and a prospective trial.

Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA. Tertiary care institution.

Participants: In this two-part study, an electronic survey soliciting intern microsurgical curricula was distributed to all accredited ophthalmology residency programs nationwide. Additionally, interns at the study institution (n = 10) were evaluated on speed and quality of a corneal …

Competitiveness Of Underrepresented In Medicine And Female Applicants In The Ophthalmology Match, Philip Martinez, Noah Heilenbach, Caroline Cubells, Ting-Fang Lee, Zachary Elkin

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background: Recently, attention has been brought to the lack of diversity in ophthalmology, particularly for racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the competitiveness of underrepresented in medicine (URiM), female, and LGBTQ+ applicants in the ophthalmology match to help identify a possible bottleneck in the pathway to increase diversity.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of ophthalmology applicants to a single northeast ophthalmology residency program in the 2022-2023 San Francisco (SF) Match cycle.

Results: Of the 631 applications analyzed, 16% (102/631) were URiM, 42% (264/631) were female, and 2% (11/631) explicitly identified …

Impact Of The Eyestar Ophthalmic Physician-Scientist Training Program At Ucla, Adrian Au, Anne L. Coleman, Joseph L. Demer

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Importance:

Training physician-scientists in ophthalmology is crucial for advancing translational research and enriching academic medicine. Programs that effectively train and retain these professionals are essential.

Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Specialty Training and Advanced Research in Ophthalmology and Visual Science (EyeSTAR) program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in producing physician-scientists who remain in academia and secure competitive research funding.

Design, Setting, Participants:

This study reviewed the career outcomes of EyeSTAR graduates from 2002 to 2021, utilizing program records and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RePORTER database.

Main Outcomes:

Metrics for …

Gender Representation Of Presenters At American Academy Of Ophthalmology Conferences From 2004-2019, Eleanor Burton, Chase Paulson, Ayesha Patil, Ruby Garcia, Sydni Johnson, Josie White, Adriana Rush, Devin Eddington, Jeff H. Pettey, Rachel G. Simpson

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Importance: Gender equity is an important topic in medicine and accurate trends are essential to evaluate historical, current, and future trends.

Objective: To describe changes in gender representation at American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meetings from 2004 to 2019.

Participants: Presenters at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meetings from 2004 to 2019.

Design & Setting: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Data was extracted using AAO annual and subspecialty meeting archives for every third year between 2004 and 2019. Sessions were stratified by category and subspecialty. Poster sessions were excluded. Gender was considered binary and determined …

Predictors Of Ophthalmology Resident Research Engagement, Shreya Luthra, Natalie Anne Homer

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose

United States Ophthalmology Residency programs employ many strategies to foster resident academic productivity. The present study assesses the efficacy of these initiatives in promoting research engagement.

Methods 

A 19-question electronic survey was administered to current PGY2 - PGY4 U.S. ophthalmology residents. Primary outcome measures included peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations while in residency.

Results 

Eighty-one ophthalmology residents completed the survey, including trainees across all ages, genders, and regions. Of respondents, 34.5% reported allocated research time, 96.3% a required research project, 32.1% a research mentor, and 27.1% a formal research curriculum. Only 7% of respondents had not yet published …

Ophthalmology Career Choices Among Medical Students, House Officers, And Medical Officers In Northern Ghana, Nina Wanye Tiertoore, Michelle Chang, Napoleon Sam Bellua, Alec Bernard, Vivian Kapio Abem, Geoff Tabin, Gilbert Batieka Bonsaana

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background

There is an unequal distribution of ophthalmologists globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and rural areas. In Northern Ghana, this shortage of ophthalmologists makes it especially difficult for individuals to get eye care.

Objective

This study aimed to understand the factors influencing career choices among medical students, house officers, and medical officers in Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach employing questionnaires and in-depth interviews was used to examine factors, perceptions, and strategies to raise interest in ophthalmology.

Results

A total of 401 participants completed the survey. The majority of respondents were male (62%). 18 participants (4.5%) …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Personalized Wet Lab Training On Phacoemulsification Surgery Learning Curve, Karen L. Christopher, Jennifer L. Patnaik, Cara E Capitena Young, Jeffrey R Soohoo, Michael J. Taravella, Mina B. Pantcheva

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose To assess the impact of individualized one-on-one wet lab training on the learning curve of phacoemulsification cataract surgery among ophthalmology residents. Methods This prospective study involved 15 ophthalmology residents at a single institution between 2016 and 2019. Each resident participated in tailored training sessions focusing on phacoemulsification surgical steps, guided by an experienced cataract surgeon. Proficiency across 11 procedural steps was evaluated using a 5-level ordinal scale, and data on complications, case times, and proficiency scores were collected and analyzed using multiple regression models. Competency was defined as resident trainee performance of a surgical case without complication and level …

Career Decisions And Satisfaction Among Underrepresented In Medicine Ophthalmologists, Andrew Y. Gedde, Laura Huertas, Jayanth Sridhar, Basil K. Williams Jr

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Objective: To describe the career choices and satisfaction of newly practicing ophthalmologists who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM).

Design: Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study.

Methods: An electronic survey was distributed in 2013 to 2145 ophthalmologists who completed training within the prior 5 years. The survey included questions about demographic information, medical education, current practice, factors affecting career choices, and career satisfaction. Statistical comparisons were made between the URiM group (self-identified as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) and non-URiM group.

Results: Surveys were completed by 671 (31.3%) eligible ophthalmologists, including 46 …

Representation Of Women At Select Academic Ophthalmology Institutions In The United States, Hazem M Mousa, Camryn Thompson, Sri Meghana Konda, Keke Liu, Jay Rathinavelu, Terry Lee, Katherine Peters, Kevin J. Jackson, Laura Enyedi, Pratap Challa, Sharon Fekrat

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: To investigate the representation of women among ophthalmology faculty members at select academic institutions in the United States (US).

Design: Cross-sectional study

Subjects: Clinical faculty members at the top 20 academic ophthalmology institutions in the U.S. according to US News and World Report ranking

Methods: Gender as reported on institutional websites either directly or via pronouns, academic rank, medical school graduation year, and subspecialty were collected about clinical faculty members with MD, MD/PhD, MBBS or DO from their respective institutional websites. The number of publications for each faculty member was collected using Scopus ® (Elsevier, …

Assessing The Impact Of Medical Scribes In An Academic Ophthalmology Setting, Justin T Flood, Nathan Gill, Halit Winter, Manjot K Gill

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of medical scribes on performance metrics in an academic ophthalmology practice across a variety of subspecialties

Design: Retrospective cohort study

Methods:

Setting: Single center clinical practice

Participants: 58,223 patient encounters from January 1, 2020 through November 10, 2023 were used. 2,269 clinic sessions were analyzed, with 686 clinic sessions without the presence of a scribe and 1,583 clinic sessions with the presence of a scribe

Procedures: Metrics were compared between scribed vs unscribed encounters for each individual doctor and then further compared by subspecialty. A linear mixed-effects model was …