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Genetic Analysis Of Microcystis Aeruginosa And Its Environmental Repercussions, Wilfrid L. Hufton

Undergraduate Research Conference

Toxic algal blooms pose an ever-present threat to the goals of commercial, conservational, and recreational aquatic interests. The microcystins produced by Microcystis aeruginosa are one of the primary contributors to the toxicity such blooms present. An examination of the global effects of Microcystis aeruginosa on the interests mentioned above, as well as the genetics of the NIES-2481 and NIES-843 strains, was conducted with the goal of generating a better understanding of the issues toxic algal blooms present and considering countermeasures to combat such blooms. Conclusions are presented regarding possible outcomes of apathy toward Microcystis aeruginosa and suggestions for the future …

Comparative Genomics Of Selected Lactobacillus Helveticus Strains, Cain Petty

Undergraduate Research Conference

My research is to compare two strains (D76 and H10) of Lactobacillus helveticus and a shared gene between them. I would want to experiment with overexpression to test for any difference in the regulatory function of genes associated with CggR - the central glycolytic genes regulator. The poster I am presenting would outline this and provide a clearer understanding of genes and potential overexpression.

Unraveling The Genomic Landscape Of Staphylococcus Aureus: A Microbial Genomics Perspective, Kimi Norway

Undergraduate Research Conference

Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen implicated in various skin conditions, including boils (furuncles) and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Understanding the virulence factors contributing to these skin infections is essential for developing targeted therapeutic interventions. This research aims to compare the virulence factors, including toxins, adhesins, and immune evasion proteins, of two Staphylococcus aureus strains associated with boils and atopic dermatitis: Strain A (ST398) and Strain B (NCTC 8325).

Why Is Speech Language Pathology Considered A Gendered Profession Amongst Male College Students In Health Related Majors?, Karli King, Audrey Mcdonald, Caroline Casey, Adrienne Stewart, Catherine L. Cotton

Undergraduate Research Conference

A gender disparity exists in the field of speech-language pathology, and it is recognized in the American Speech and Hearing Association’s demographic report. In Mississippi, 98.4% of SLPs are female and 1.6% are male (ASHA, 2022). Given the numbers presented by ASHA, awareness of speech-language pathology amongst male college students comes into question. According to ASHA’s Strategic Pathway to Excellence, objective #6 is to increase diversity/equity/inclusion within the Association and the discipline (ASHA, 2023). A goal of this research study is to identify the barriers and awareness level of males in health-related undergraduate majors. This information would better facilitate how …

Improving Dementia Symptoms Through Personalized Music, Lindsay Grainger

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) is a prevalent, costly, and complicated disease. With over 6 million Americans affected and the cost of treatment soaring to over $320 billion dollars annually, there is a growing need for low-cost interventions to treat symptoms. Routinely listening to personalized music selections has been shown to reduce agitation—the most common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The purpose of this study was to provide a personalized music listening (PML) intervention of thirty minutes to 10 nursing home residents with dementia. Thirty-minute PML sessions occurred multiple times a week over six weeks. The inclusion …

Creating Consent Based Spaces In The Performing Arts, Laura Rikard

SC Upstate Research Symposium

In 1849 when Duke Saxe Meiningen created the role of the modern director in theatre he created an authoritarian model for creative power over production that would be replicated for the next one hundred and fifty years in the performing arts. This leadership model led to a performing arts industry reliant on performances being obedient and not fostering environments where creative collaboration can thrive. It created confusion between what it means to say, “yes” from a point of view of survival and not from a place of consent. For true collaboration to thrive in the product and process oriented spaces …

The Evolution Of The Nonprofit Sector In Nepal, Charles Harrington, Davis Jones

SC Upstate Research Symposium

The nonprofit sector in Nepal has grown exponentially over the last decade. Significant growth in the areas of education, economic development, health and human services, tourism, and environmental conservation has created a demonstrable need for nonprofit organizational support and development to address these emerging needs. This paper and accompanying oral presentation will address the underlying factors that have driven the growth of the nonprofit sector in Nepal, including, but not limited to the history of national philanthropy and community service, early formulation of the nonprofit sector, development of civil society, non-government organizational proliferation, earthquake response and resilience, the emergence of …

Doxorubicin-Induced Nuclear Localization Of Scube3 Essential For Cell Survival In Tnbc, Ayooluwa Ilesanmi

Undergraduate Research Conference

Mediation of Doxorubicin-Induced SCUBE3 Nuclear Localization by A Functional NLS Involved in Pro-Tumorigenic Actions in Breast Cancer.

Signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 3 (SCUBE3) is a glycosylated secreted and cell membrane-associated protein considered a signature gene in cancers and known to mediate its actions in the cytoplasm where its localizes prior to its secretion. However, our study observed that SCUBE3 protein localized to the nucleus following doxorubicin (DOX) treatment. In this study, we investigated SCUBE3 nuclear localization in triple-negative breast cancer, intending to dissect the mechanism of its nuclear trafficking induced by DOX treatment. Bioinformatic analysis of the SCUBE3 protein sequence …

Upregulation Of The Predominant Cystic Fibrosis Causing Mutation Df508-Cftr By Triazole Compounds In Epithelial Cells, Maggie Taylor

Undergraduate Research Conference

Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disease that is caused by a mutation in the plasma membrane protein CFTR, which stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane-conductance Regulator. When this membrane protein is mutated, it impairs its chloride ion channel function, blocking the movement of chloride ions that travel in and out of the cell. Previous studies have demonstrated that the most prevalent CFTR mutation, ∆F508-CFTR, can be partially reversed using small molecules (Heda and Marino, BBRC, 271:659-664, 2000). In this study, I have investigated the effects of several triazole compounds known to bind and transport chloride ions in cultured cells, on …

Proposed Charlotte To Atlanta High-Speed Passenger Rail Line: An Economic, Infrastructural, And Developmental Analysis In The Upstate Of South Carolina, Ian C. Macurda, Kimberly Whitehead

SC Upstate Research Symposium

This research paper is an in-depth analysis of the high-speed passenger rail line proposed between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA and its impact on the economy, infrastructure, and future development of the Upstate of South Carolina. Currently, passenger rail service between Charlotte and Atlanta is offered on Amtrak at late hours throughout the night on its long-distance passenger rail line The Crescent from New York City, NY to New Orleans, LA. The train is often delayed and is operating at a deficit for Amtrak, like most of their long-distance routes. Traffic on Interstate 85 through the Upstate is another issue …

Gene Expression Analysis Of Atypical Fibroxanthoma Patients Reveals New Insights Into The Tumor Microenvironment, Nia Gyongyosi, Aya Al-Nazal, Shehbeel Arif

Tower Health Research Day

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Misdiagnosed Morton’S Neuroma Versus Hauser’S Neuroma, Alexander Blanca, Alexander Blanca, Neal Malhotra, Sahill Shah

InterLACE Research Showcase

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Induction Of Apoptotic Cell Death By P53-Dependent Pathway In Sk-N-Sh Cells After Treatment With Cm-272, Shyam Sundar Jaganathan, Umamaheswari Natarajan, Appu Rathinavelu

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Hpv Vaccine- A Treatment Modality For Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Dysplasia, Anogenital Warts: A Scoping Review, Simran Wadhwa, Rolee Sharma, Samirah Khan, Lucas Shapiro

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Preventing The Female Athlete Triad Through Education, Nutrition, And Psychology, Nicole Schneider, Bijal Patel, Pradeep Vanguri, Lailah Issac

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Sti Acquisition In Active Duty Personnel, Scotland Kemper, Cayla-Grace Sullivan, Brandon Philips, Lindsay Trigg, Sanjana Bhargava, Jodi Ho, Courtney Baxter

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Utilization Of Imaging Modalities In Diagnosis Of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Scoping Review, Mahi Basra, Lucas Shapiro, Hemangi Patel, Collin Payne, Alejando Biglione

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Gantzer Muscle: Appraising A Forearm Muscle That Is Missing From Standard Anatomical Textbooks, Andrew Schafer, Sebastian Cuello Manco, Maria-Teresa De Leon, Gary Schwartz, Mohammadali M. Shoja

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

C5-C6 Spinal Nerve Contributions To The Composition Of The Ulnar Nerve: An Anatomical Study Of The Lateral Root Of The Ulnar Nerve, Kaitlyn Morell, Trevor Jackson, Autumn Pough, Genesis Mendez, Gary Schwartz, Mohammadali M. Shoja

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Physician And Non-Physician Administrators Are Closely Aligned On Healthcare Administration Topics To Teach Medical Students, Alex Lima, François Sainfort, Stuart Marcus

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Anatomical Study Of Interscalene Triangle Variations And Their Relation To Brachial Plexus Roots, Genesis Mendez, Mariafe Reyes, Trevor Jackson, Autumn Pough, Gary Schwartz, Mohammadali M. Shoja

InterLACE Research Showcase

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Language Learning Disabilities: Adolescents Receiving Psychological Therapy In Addition To Speech Language Therapy, Katelyn Grace Mcnair, Catherine L. Cotton Phd.

Undergraduate Research Conference

Specific learning disabilities are among the most common disability categories, in which students receive special education and/or related services in schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (2023). Research has shown an increase of understanding in the areas of reading, writing, and spelling in individuals with learning disabilities. More recently, Ghiasi, Sedrpoushan, Abedi, Soltani (2022), noted students with learning disabilities have a lower level of achievement, motivation, self-esteem, and a high level of depression. Advances in language literacy remediation, may not be enough to overcome factors such as decreased self-esteem and fear of failure (Wolter, DiLollo, Apel, 2006). …

Disparities In Speech-Language Pathology As A Result Of Race, Lindsie Moseley, Catherine Cotton

Undergraduate Research Conference

For all children to receive fair and proper speech-language services, it is vital to grasp a better understanding of how disparities in these services might impact clients. It is vital to identify the role race plays so clients of various racial backgrounds can be provided with equitable treatment, regardless of their racial identity (Robinson & Norton, 2019). Research has revealed noticeable discrepancies between racial groups including the quality, time frame of discharge, and overall results of treatment, among children of minority- or majority-racial groups (Riccardi & Lundine, 2022). If speech language pathologists remain unaware of these discrepancies, they will be …

Comparison Of Infectious Complications In Patients Undergoing Transperineal Biopsy With And Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Steven Leonard, Emma Helstrom, Olutiwa Akinsola, Kristen R. Scarpato, Andres Correa

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

2023-2024 Tower Health Research Day Awards, Tower Health

Tower Health Research Day

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Scale Development At Scale: Exploring The Use Of Synthetic Responses In Survey Research, Dario Bonaretti, Tais Barreto, Anthony Parra, Brandon Catalano

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Wearable Vert Technology In Collegiate Volleyball Athletes, Nicole Stanchfield, Pradeep Vanguri, Valerie Starratt

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Wellness In Healthcare, Spanning Patients And Providers - An Immersive Interprofessional Discussion Activity, Kate Carnevale, Samiksha Prasad

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Celiac Disease: Post-Diagnosis Impact On Patients, Michelle Milman, Mit Patel, Mayur S. Parmar

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Education Factors Related To Mental Health Literacy In Healthcare Professional Graduate Students, Shannon Parma, Aisha T. Mcdonald, Christi M. Navarro

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.