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Molluscum Dermatitis In A Pediatric Patient, Garrett Furth, Olivia Mayer, Marshall Hall, Henry Lim, Christian Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Stephen Weis

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing condition characterized by irritation, redness, inflammation, and itching of the skin. The cause of AD is theorized to be multifactorial, including genetic components, such as mutations in filaggrin, environmental exposures, and immune predisposition. AD often presents in childhood and adolescence, but can appear at any age. AD eruptions arise through various triggers, which commonly include soaps, detergents, fabrics, and cold or hot weather. Importantly, viral infections can also serve as a trigger, causing systemic inflammation via host defense mechanisms. Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a double-stranded DNA virus that classically manifests as small, dome-shaped, …

Clinical Evaluation And Management Of Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis: Insights From Two Diverse Cases, Henry Lim, Rafael Do Valle, Reem Ayoub, Marshall Hall, Michael Carletti, Stephen Weis

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis (TFFD), also known as Duncan’s dirty dermatosis is a benign, asymptomatic dermatologic condition characterized by well-demarcated brown patches to hyperkeratotic papules or plaques. It most commonly affects the neck, trunk, and face but can appear on other body regions. A key diagnostic feature is that these lesions persist despite routine washing with soap and water but can be removed by forcibly wiping the affected area with 70% isopropyl alcohol, revealing normal underlying skin. The exact etiology of TFFD remains unknown, though it is thought to involve abnormal keratinization or delayed desquamation. This condition is often underdiagnosed or …

Development And Validation Of An Accurate And Precise Skin Color Scale, Henry Lim, Christina Guo, Reem Ayoub, Rafael Do Valle, Kristina Kafle, Ysabelle Martinez, Dana Olsen, Marshall Hall, Christian Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Stephen Weis

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction: Utilization of the Fitzpatrick scale to describe skin color does not adequately account for variations in pigmentation that are reflective of skin color characteristics of persons from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This study aims to create a better way to describe skin color. Methods: We developed an 11-point color scale. This Skin Color Scale (SCS) was reproduced onto a physical card that could be placed onto a research participant’s inner arms for independent scale interpretation. Participants and two investigators selected the best matching scale interpretation value for each arm. Self-acquired and investigator assessed Fitzpatrick scores were taken. These …

Regulation & Resilience: A Toolkit To Promote Pediatric Mental Health Within An Outpatient Setting, Aysia Crumbie

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

The purpose of this doctoral ALE/Capstone project was to develop a pediatric mental health toolkit for clinicians to utilize at my site, the Georgetown Pediatric Therapy Center in Georgetown, Kentucky. The primary ACOTE areas of focus were education, advocacy, and program development. I collaborated with the two occupational therapists at the site to achieve the goals of 1) developing a pediatric mental health toolkit grounded in evidence, clinical use, and clinician feedback, 2) supporting clinician consistency and confidence when addressing mental health in sessions, and 3) providing accessible caregiver resources to support strategy carryover at home. A needs assessment was …

Improving Dementia Care Practices In The Swing Bed Program, Grace Donahue

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

For my capstone/ALE, I partnered with the therapy team at CHI St. Joseph Berea’s Swing Bed Program to improve communication and care strategies for patients with dementia or cognitive impairments. My project focused on ACOTE areas of program development, education, and advocacy in an acute care setting. The goal was to implement dementia-friendly communication practices and promote meaningful engagement through activity toolboxes.The Swing Bed Program supports patients recovering from acute hospital stays who are not yet ready to return home. During my time there, I observed a lack of structured, personalized activities for patients, despite regulatory expectations for enrichment. My …

Beyond The Clinic: Developing An Animal-Assisted Therapy Program For School-Based Ot, Shelby R. Frazier

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This capstone project was created to equip Pineville Independent Schools, located in rural Kentucky, with the tools and strategies needed to implement and sustain an Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program within their occupational therapy services. Although the district uniquely employs both a licensed occupational therapist and a veterinarian who teaches animal care and vocational skills to students, neither professional had experience with AAT or knowledge of its potential integration within the school system. This revealed a significant gap and an opportunity for innovative program development in a rural educational setting. The primary goals were to design a school-based AAT framework that …

Meaningful Participation Matters: Evaluating Resident Engagement In A Senior Living Activity Program, Mary C. Caudill

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This capstone project evaluated and improved the life enrichment program at Dominion Senior Living, an assisted living facility serving older adults, including those in memory care. Centered on the ACOTE focus area of program development, the project aimed to promote meaningful, accessible engagement through an occupational therapy lens.

Goals included assessing current activity effectiveness, identifying participation barriers, and developing evidence-based recommendations to improve variety, inclusivity, and therapeutic value. A needs assessment—using resident surveys, staff feedback, and structured observations—revealed low engagement among memory care and male residents, limited activity variety, and insufficient opportunities for meaningful social interaction. A literature review supported …

The Differential Expands: Ataxia From Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Dominic Thomas, Md, Amy Dechet

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Introduction: Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is a rare cause of cerebellar ataxia with a poor prognosis for neurologic recovery. The management of symptoms is dependent primarily upon timely diag nosis and treatment of the underlying neoplasm. Herein, we present the diagnostic and treatment course of a patient with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Case: A 72-year-old woman with a past medical history of left mastectomy for high grade ER/PR negative Her2 positive invasive ductal carcinoma presented with progressively worsening dysarthria and ataxia over two months. A metabolic work up by her primary care physician was unrevealing. Breast MRI did not show recurrence of …

Delayed Newborn Bathing To Increase Breastfeeding, Nadia Martino, Amanda Bace, Carrie Moneysmith, Mary Brooks, Shelly Wu, Wala Safi

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Ellie Barte, RN

Reducing Falls In Hospitalized Adults With The Use Of Bed Alarms, Tracy Hock Bsn,Rn, Marzane Hawthorne Rn, Prabesh Acharya Bsn,Rn, Megan Kuck Bsn,Rn, Jonna Hicks Bsn,Rn

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Megan Sowder

Grant Medical Center

Occupation-Based Activities For Neuroatypical Adults In Inpatient Settings, Kim Miller, Angelina Mills, Latasha Sheets

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitators: Melissa Harper and Donita Warren

OhioHealth O-Bleness Hospital

Promoting A Culture Of Well-Being On A Nursing Unit, Jayla Campbell Rn, Jessica Detty Rn, Rebekah Krider Rn, Abby Winegardner Rn

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Ellen Villalobos

OhioHealth Berger Hospital

Differences In Cellular And Humoral Immune Responses To A Primary And Secondary Immunization With Herpesvirus Of Turkey (Hvt) Vaccine In Layer Pullets, Allie K. Bowerman, Chrysta N. Beck, Jossie M. Santamaria, Gisela F. Erf

2025 Research Poster Competition

In poultry production, chickens are routinely vaccinated with live herpesvirus vaccines for protection from lymphoma causing Marek’s disease virus. However, information on the immune responses to these vaccines is limited. This study examined cellular and antibody responses to primary and secondary vaccinations with herpesvirus of turkey (HVT). Six unvaccinated 9-wk-old, and six HVT-vaccinated (s.c. at hatch) 19-wk-old, layer pullets received a first (V1) or a second (V2) HVT vaccination, respectively, by intradermal injection of HVT-vaccine into the pulp of growing feathers (GFs; 10 µL/GF; 16 GFs/bird). GFs were collected before (0h), and at 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and …

From Diagnosis To Triumph: Confronting A Rare Case Of Primary Cardiac Lymphoma, Soumyadeep Bag, Pranayraj Kondapally, Ali Hachem, Frank Honkanen, Farrah Ibrahim

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 oral presentation

Racial Differences In The Prevalence And Outcomes Of Venous Thromboembolism In Usa, A Nationwide Estimate, Soumyadeep Bag, Tumpa Patra, Badal Thakkar, Srikanth Puli, Sarah Kelangi, Ya-Ching Hsieh, Tanja Dudenbostel, Urvish Patel

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Meta-Analysis Of Overall Survival In Intramedullary Spinal Gliomas: Comparing Gross Total Resection To Subtotal Resection And Biopsy, Matthew Jarrell, Mohammad Hamo, Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, Travis Atchley, Nick Laskay, Mark Hadley

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Uncovering The Mystery Of Pancytopenia: Mesalamine As A Rare Cause, Tina Huang, Anmol Ahuja, Josh Bush, Jesse Faulk

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.

Zuranolone: A Game-Changer In Postpartum Depression Care, Racquel Mccrary, Janaki Nimmagadda, Anupama Yedla, Clinton Martin

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.

A Bizarre Biliary Battle: A Case Of Hafnia Alvei In Ascending Cholangitis, Ahmed Qaedi, Hope Lackey, Kaehler Roth, Alan Baggett

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.

Understanding Lewy Body Dementia: A Comprehensive Overview, Muskan Vankwani, Janaki Nimmagadda, Anupama Yedla, Richard Shelton, Clinton Martin

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Nutritional Status On Patient Outcomes In The Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Whitt Harrelson, Brant Wagener, Andrew Barker

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Impact Of Covid-19 On Neurosurgical Operational Efficiency: A Descriptive Study, Matthew Jarrell, Anil Mahavadi, Sasha Howell, Sage Rahm, Nicholas Lasky, Jakub Godzik

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Need For Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting After Posterolateral Skull Base Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis, Matthew Jarrell, Travis Atchley, Mohammad Hamo, Philip Schmalz, Winfield Fisher Iii

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Seizures Following Proton Beam Therapy For Meningiomas: Case Series And Systematic Review Of The Literature, Matthew Jarrell, Travis Atchley, Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, Yasaman Alam, Adam J. Kole, Christoper Willey, Philip Schmalz, Kristen Riley

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Development Of Laparoscopic Training Device And Curriculum To Increase Surgical Clerkship Competency, John S. Laue, Luke Frost, Rony Najjar, Roger Smalligan

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Evaluation Of A Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreak In A Large Community Hospital And Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, Evan Lawson, Spencer H. Durham, Kelsey Ivey, Jonathan Edwards, Madeline Belk

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Medical Student Attitudes Toward Abortion Care Education In A Restricted-Access State, Catherine G. Meyer, Samantha Whitfield, Alexander Zayzafoon, Danielle Gershon, Tracey S. Wilson, Shweta Patel, Anne Zinski, Mariko Nakano-Okuno

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

Role Of Endothelin-1 In Patients With Resistant Hypertension With And Without Chronic Kidney Disease, Hinal Rathi, Jacob Greer, Peng Li, Carmen De Miguel, Tanja Dudenbostel

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2025 research poster

A Shocking Case Of Semaglutide-Induced Ventricular Arrhythmia, Soumyadeep Bag, Shahla Hassanyar, Ahmed Qaedi, Advait Apte, Aesha Patel, Nessy Abraham Philip

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.

From Delirium To Diagnosis: A Rare Case Of West Nile Virus Encephalitis, Soumyadeep Bag, Linnea Pepper

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

No abstract provided.