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Chromatin Pattern Quantification For The Differentiation Of White Blood Cells, Paul Young, Ryan Cordner, Abigail Gordhamer Feb 2024

Chromatin Pattern Quantification For The Differentiation Of White Blood Cells, Paul Young, Ryan Cordner, Abigail Gordhamer

Annual Research Symposium

Nuclear chromatin patterns have been used historically to distinguish between different developmental stages and lineages of white blood cells. While it is common to characterize cells based on arbitrary ‘open’ or ‘closed’ chromatin patterns, quantification of chromatin data is lacking. By extracting nuclei from a database of white blood cells and running fractal analyses using TWOMBLI, we were able to produce meaningful data quantifying chromatin patterns. Our data were put through a random forest algorithm which grouped each point based on relationship probability. The algorithm compared immature and mature cell types as well as cells of similar maturity and differing …


Examining The Efficacy Of Treatments For Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Michael Podcasy Jan 2024

Examining The Efficacy Of Treatments For Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Michael Podcasy

Capstone Showcase

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a disease that affects the sensory, motor, sudomotor, vasomotor and trophic systems of patients. The pathophysiology is currently unknown and the diagnostic criteria that is used, the Budapest criteria, has its own shortcomings. This had led to hurdles in the research of the disease and well as a lack of high-quality studies on the efficacy of the many treatments currently being used to treat CRPS today. This poster explores those concepts.


Cme: Pcos Diagnostic Criteria, Lindsay R. Phillips Jan 2024

Cme: Pcos Diagnostic Criteria, Lindsay R. Phillips

Capstone Showcase

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal imbalance that can affect females of reproductive ages and is described as women having high androgen levels, irregular menstrual cycles, and small cysts on one or both ovaries. PCOS is difficult to accurately diagnose since the diagnostic criteria are vague and the disease falls on a wide spectrum of symptoms, leaving women underdiagnosed. Previous research has shown marked improvement in the diagnostic criteria for PCOS over the years. However, due to the vagueness in symptoms, most of the criteria has been created through expert opinion based on subjective data vs objective data. …


Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Radiculopathy In Athletes, Elizabeth G. Massel Jan 2024

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Radiculopathy In Athletes, Elizabeth G. Massel

Capstone Showcase

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), commonly referred to as intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation, is the second most common cause of neck and back pain, and most common cause of radiculopathy. The purpose of this CME article is to provide guidance on the medical management and secondary prevention of HNP in athletic populations, and highlight the pathophysiological process of mechanical overload putting athletes at a proportionately higher risk of the disease. It will address the unique pathophysiology of overuse-related HNP, as opposed to underuse, with the mechanical overload on vertebral discs associated with many sports. It will also review, with more emphasis …


Risks Vs. Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Interventions For Icu Induced Psychosis, Cecily Christie, Hadley Mayes Oct 2023

Risks Vs. Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Interventions For Icu Induced Psychosis, Cecily Christie, Hadley Mayes

Scholars Week

For our senior Nursing Evidence-based practice project, we conducted our own research to evaluate the risks and benefits of animal-assisted intervention (AAI's) being used in intensive care units, in the hopes to encourage nurses and healthcare staff to implement these in patient care facilities.


The Invisible Epidemic: A Concussion Assessment Among University Faculty And Staff, Emily R. Brown, Jacqueline D. Villanueva Arevalo Apr 2023

The Invisible Epidemic: A Concussion Assessment Among University Faculty And Staff, Emily R. Brown, Jacqueline D. Villanueva Arevalo

Student Scholar Showcase

Background: The present body of research is deficient, and institutions frequently lack defined return-to-learn policies for students who have incurred or been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/concussion.

Purpose: This research study aims to determine the level of knowledge and awareness university faculty and staff currently have at a private university in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Participants: 64 collegiate faculty and academic staff

Methods: A Cross-sectional, web-based Faculty and Staff Concussion Awareness and Knowledge survey was completed by participants, consisting of 9 demographic, 21 Likert Scale, and 1 multiple-option question.

Results: Initial descriptive and frequency statistics of the 64 …


Clabsi Prevention Methods, Noah Heine, Talon Cockrel Apr 2023

Clabsi Prevention Methods, Noah Heine, Talon Cockrel

Scholars Week

Infection and the risk thereof is one of the major concerns regarding patient outcomes in the health care facility. One of the interventions with the highest causes of infection is the use of central lines. These lines provide necessary venous access for medication administration but can cause infections called CLABSI or Central Line Acquired Bacterial Infection. The purpose of our article was to research CLABSI prevention methods and provide a new policy using these safe effective methods. These new methods include the use of stat locks for central line securement, using antimicrobial lines, and flushing/locking the central line with a …


Orienting Patients To Their Own Care: Implementing Goals And Progress On Whiteboards, Grace Beer, Leah Mcgough Mar 2023

Orienting Patients To Their Own Care: Implementing Goals And Progress On Whiteboards, Grace Beer, Leah Mcgough

Scholars Week

Introduction: Goal-setting within the hospital setting can be a useful tool for health care professionals. By using a white board in a patient’s room, nurses can work with patients to create goals in their plan of care. Implementing daily goals on these boards can improve patient satisfaction, increase nurse-patient communication, and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Methods: We researched scholarly articles that discuss the use of goal-setting in clinical practice. These articles engage in the idea that patients visually seeing their goals helps them stay focused and motivated in their health care. The researchers used methods such as interviews, focus …


Investigating Respiratory Simplification Caused By Prenatal Rage Upregulation, Paul Reynolds Feb 2023

Investigating Respiratory Simplification Caused By Prenatal Rage Upregulation, Paul Reynolds

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Potential Role For Rage In The Development Of Secondhand Smoke-Induced Chronic Sinusitis, Paul Reynolds Feb 2023

Potential Role For Rage In The Development Of Secondhand Smoke-Induced Chronic Sinusitis, Paul Reynolds

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Rage Inhibition Reduces Timp And Decreases Cell Invasion In Cigarette Smoke Extract (Cse) Treated Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells, Paul Reynolds Feb 2023

Rage Inhibition Reduces Timp And Decreases Cell Invasion In Cigarette Smoke Extract (Cse) Treated Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells, Paul Reynolds

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Rage Availability Lessens The Degree Of Dysfunctional Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Following Chronic Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Paul Reynolds Feb 2023

Rage Availability Lessens The Degree Of Dysfunctional Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Following Chronic Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Paul Reynolds

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Gestational Dependent Responses To Second Hand Smoke (Shs) In Mouse Pregnancies, Paul Reynolds Feb 2023

Gestational Dependent Responses To Second Hand Smoke (Shs) In Mouse Pregnancies, Paul Reynolds

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Change In Basic Pulmonary Function With Change In Altitude, Jaden Arnold, Mindy Cook, Bivash Neupane, Erika Noonan Md, Rex Ripplinger Md Feb 2023

Change In Basic Pulmonary Function With Change In Altitude, Jaden Arnold, Mindy Cook, Bivash Neupane, Erika Noonan Md, Rex Ripplinger Md

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Breast Cancer Subtyping Of The Cancer Genome Atlas (Tcga) Samples, Spencer E. Yu, Alfred B. Amendolara, Steven T. Tung, Alexander P. Sheppert, Nasif Islam, Mindy Cook, Lena Diprizito, Nicole Lashiker, Roshni Jogin, John A. Kriak, Kyle B. Bills, David W. Sant Feb 2023

Breast Cancer Subtyping Of The Cancer Genome Atlas (Tcga) Samples, Spencer E. Yu, Alfred B. Amendolara, Steven T. Tung, Alexander P. Sheppert, Nasif Islam, Mindy Cook, Lena Diprizito, Nicole Lashiker, Roshni Jogin, John A. Kriak, Kyle B. Bills, David W. Sant

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Testing Extraction Of Dna From Lipid-Rich Tissues Using Various Reagents And Commercially Available Kits, Ryan V. Powers, Walker C. Kay, Jonathon C. Reynolds, Nathaniel E. Hill, Cole J. Farnsworth, Molly E. Henley, Alfred B. Amendolara, Noah D. Boekweg, John A. Kriak, Kyle B. Bills, David W. Sant Feb 2023

Testing Extraction Of Dna From Lipid-Rich Tissues Using Various Reagents And Commercially Available Kits, Ryan V. Powers, Walker C. Kay, Jonathon C. Reynolds, Nathaniel E. Hill, Cole J. Farnsworth, Molly E. Henley, Alfred B. Amendolara, Noah D. Boekweg, John A. Kriak, Kyle B. Bills, David W. Sant

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Synthetic Disulfide Derivative Of Vitamin B1, Fursultiamine, Prevents Vegf-Induced Angiogenesis, Zachary Frost, Sabrina Tran, Kota V. Ramana Feb 2023

Synthetic Disulfide Derivative Of Vitamin B1, Fursultiamine, Prevents Vegf-Induced Angiogenesis, Zachary Frost, Sabrina Tran, Kota V. Ramana

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Anti-Diabetic Drug, Semaglutide, Prevents Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity, Sandra Bakhit, Kota Ramana Feb 2023

Anti-Diabetic Drug, Semaglutide, Prevents Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity, Sandra Bakhit, Kota Ramana

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Carvacrol Regulates Endotoxin -Induced Arachidonic Acid Metabolism., Aliea M. Jalali, Spencer Norton Feb 2023

Carvacrol Regulates Endotoxin -Induced Arachidonic Acid Metabolism., Aliea M. Jalali, Spencer Norton

Annual Research Symposium

Plant-derived essential oil prevents endotoxin-induced inflammatory response


The Current State Of Underrepresented Osteopathic Minorities In Competitive Specialties, Emmanuel Oyalabu, Steve Guzman, Dashon Eure, Ezenna Obilor Feb 2023

The Current State Of Underrepresented Osteopathic Minorities In Competitive Specialties, Emmanuel Oyalabu, Steve Guzman, Dashon Eure, Ezenna Obilor

Annual Research Symposium

It is well documented that barriers exist for underrepresented minorities to enter the field of medicine and even more competitive residencies. As defined by the NRMP, competitive specialties include but are not limited to Interventional Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Dermatology, and Otornylogy (NRMP-AMA). A large number of osteopathic medical school graduates have a history of going into primary care specialties because many osteopathic medical schools have a primary care focus (Primary Care- Osteopathic Medicine). The emphasis on primary care, whether intentional or not, can foster a less-than-advantageous environment for underrepresented minority students (URM), pursuing …


Eflapegrastim-Xnst: A New Agent To Prevent Antineoplastic Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia, Gary Lynch Feb 2023

Eflapegrastim-Xnst: A New Agent To Prevent Antineoplastic Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia, Gary Lynch

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Emergence Of Dental Nanomaterials: “Their Role In Performing Endodontic Therapy”, Chandrika Nama, John Wisniewski Dr. Feb 2023

Emergence Of Dental Nanomaterials: “Their Role In Performing Endodontic Therapy”, Chandrika Nama, John Wisniewski Dr.

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of A Hospital Protocol In Neonates At Risk For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas), Victoria Pang Feb 2023

The Impact Of A Hospital Protocol In Neonates At Risk For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas), Victoria Pang

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Moyamoya-Like Syndrome In A Stroke Patient, Christy Diuguid, Mckenzie Merritt, Srinivas Halthore, Aroucha Vickers Feb 2023

Moyamoya-Like Syndrome In A Stroke Patient, Christy Diuguid, Mckenzie Merritt, Srinivas Halthore, Aroucha Vickers

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Intraosseous Hibernoma: Case Report And Review Of Current Literature, Eric Liou, Abdul Moiz Khan, Mosira Luekenga Feb 2023

Intraosseous Hibernoma: Case Report And Review Of Current Literature, Eric Liou, Abdul Moiz Khan, Mosira Luekenga

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Confidence Levels From Dental Student-To-Student Injections, Emily Lear Feb 2023

Comparison Of Confidence Levels From Dental Student-To-Student Injections, Emily Lear

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Immunolog Education Using Tactile Gamification, Caleb Mckee Feb 2023

Immunolog Education Using Tactile Gamification, Caleb Mckee

Annual Research Symposium

Medical education study investigating the use of board game mechanics in the learning of immunological concepts.


A Standardized Approach To Blood Pressure Training In First-Year Medical Students, Andrew Romney, Isaac Parrish Feb 2023

A Standardized Approach To Blood Pressure Training In First-Year Medical Students, Andrew Romney, Isaac Parrish

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Increased Student Confidence And Decreased Anxiety Through Peer Mentoring Programs, Bryce Gardner Feb 2023

Increased Student Confidence And Decreased Anxiety Through Peer Mentoring Programs, Bryce Gardner

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Nurse Educator Transition Into Academia-Lived Experience, Marika Chunyk, Marife Aczon-Armstrong Feb 2023

Nurse Educator Transition Into Academia-Lived Experience, Marika Chunyk, Marife Aczon-Armstrong

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.