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Reconnecting Veiled Minds Through Music, Carolyn A. Scharf

Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Reconnecting Veiled Minds Through Music: A Volunteer Experience Evaluation, Shelby N. Gird

Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

A Technical Integration Of Primary Care Into A Behavioral Health Site, Lara M. Dengerink-Vantil

Doctoral Projects

People with persistent mental illness experience more chronic disease and co-morbidities than the general population, impacting their quality of life and increasing the cost of health care. In spite of the increased need for primary care services, people with mental illness encounter barriers to health care including lack of access to care, and a shortage of both primary care and psychiatric care providers. While this challenge was previously addressed by attempting to integrate behavioral health care into primary care settings, recent research indicates that a more successful model is reversed shared care, or the integration of primary care into a …

Loss Of Displaced Starburst Amacrine Cells In A Rat Glaucoma Model, C A. Cooley-Themm, Q Ameel, David M. Linn, Cindy L. Linn

Peer Reviewed Articles

Acetylcholine (ACh) release by starburst amacrine cells (SACs) has been implicated in the production of retinal waves during early retinal development. Inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) release by SACs is known to be involved in directional selectivity in the mature retina. However, the role of SAC release of ACh in the adult developed mammalian retina is not entirely understood. Some evidence suggests a neuroprotective effect on retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) acting through alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) present in RGCs. If ACh released by SACs is neuroprotective to RGCs, it would follow that this cholinergic transmission might be compromised in glaucoma …

Lack Of Preventive Health Behaviors In The Early Forties: The Role Of Earlier Trajectories Of Cigarette Smoking From Adolescence To Adulthood, Chenshu Zhang, Judith S. Brook, Carl G. Leukefeld, Mario De La Rosa, David W. Brook

Behavioral Science Faculty Publications

Objective: To study the degree to which individuals in different trajectories of cigarette smoking from adolescence to the early forties are similar or different in terms of lack of preventive health behaviors (e.g., underuse of preventive health services, unhealthy eating habits) in early midlife. Methods: Participants came from a community-based random sample of residents in two upstate New York counties (N = 548). Data were collected from adolescence to early midlife (mean age = 43 years, standard deviation [SD] = 2.8) at seven time points. Using growth mixture modeling, we statistically identified the number of smoking trajectories. …

Evaluation Of Six Serological Elisa Kits Available In Italy As Screening Tests For Equine Infectious Anaemia Surveillance, Roberto Nardini, Gian Luca Autorino, Charles J. Issel, Richard F. Cook, Ida Ricci, Raffaele Frontoso, Francesca Rosone, Maria Teresa Scicluna

Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center Faculty Publications

Background: ELISAs are known to have a higher diagnostic sensitivity than the agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) when employed for serological diagnosis of equine infectious anaemia (EIA). For this purpose, an “in-house” and five commercial ELISAs available in Italy were assessed by the National Reference Centre for EIA for their analytic specificity (Sp); precocity, defined as capability of detecting first antibodies produced during a new infection; precision based on repeatability and reproducibility, estimated from the coefficient of variation (CV); accuracy, estimated from multiple K and relative Sp and sensitivity (Se). Two serum panels, positive for non-equine retroviruses and the most frequent …

Addressing Inappropriate Proton Pump Inhibitor Use In Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease To Decrease Adverse Outcomes: A Case Report, Kimberly Williams

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Among Ugandan Children; A Cross-Sectional Study, Shirley Moore, Martha Sajatovic

Faculty Scholarship

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder among the children. The burden of ADHD or its associated factors in Uganda are not known. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of ADHD among children attending the neurology and psychiatry clinics at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Methods: Using the disruptive behavior scale (45 items), we investigated the presence of ADHD symptoms among children attending Mulago Hospital. Questionnaires were administered to the primary care-takers of the study participants to gather information on the factors associated with ADHD. All children were subject …

Healthcare Resources For The Deaf Community: A Study Of Kalamazoo Area Hospitals, Rachel Kellogg

Honors Theses

Hospitals need to analyze all patient care delivery methods, and especially those designated for vulnerable populations. The Deaf community is a particularly unique and often overlooked vulnerable population because of the additional communication barriers that they possess. The goal for this research is to look at the current best practices for communication and treatment in hospitals from the perspective of the Deaf community. This research also looks at how or if these practices are being carried out in community hospitals. In order to obtain this information, interview questions were developed with the help of an ASL interpreter and two interviews …

Swosu Research And Scholarly Activity Fair 2017, Lisa Appeddu, Cj Smith

SWOSU Research and Scholarly Activity Fair Programs

Welcome to the Twenty-Fourth SWOSU Research and Scholarly Activity Fair! On display today are 158 poster presentations and 11 oral presentations, involving 314 student researchers, writers, presenters, and artists, and 47 faculty sponsors encompassing scholarly activity from the SWOSU Departments of Art, Communication, and Theatre; Biological Sciences; Business & Computer Science; Chemistry and Physics; Engineering Technology; Language & Literature; Music; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Psychology; and Social Sciences; and SWOSU School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. In addition, there are poster presentations from the Western Technology Center Biomedical Academy, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, El Reno Public Schools, and BlueSTEM AgriLearning …

Newborn Care Curriculum: Newborn Medications, Lauren Rechtman, Rebekah Conroy

E-Learning Modules

Introduction: Based on a 2014 newborn education needs assessment, 39.6% of surveyed pediatric hospitalists expressed interest in receiving more education on newborn medications, and 94% were interested in computer-based learning modules as the method of learning. Thus, this module was designed to serve as a self-study tool or as a tool for small-group teaching.

Methods: Initially designed for pediatric hospitalists, the module can be used for any learner interested in newborn care as it is meant to provide practical applications to the bedside clinician. This module was first implemented as part of the multimodule Newborn Care Curriculum within the pediatric …

Geographic Variation Within The Military Health System, Linda G. Kimsey, Samuel Olaiya, Chad Smith, Andrew Hoburg, Stuart R. Lipsitz, Tracey Koehlmoos, Louis L. Nguyen, Joel S. Weissman

Health Policy & Management: Faculty Publications (2006-2018)

Background: This study seeks to quantify variation in healthcare utilization and per capita costs using system-defined geographic regions based on enrollee residence within the Military Health System (MHS).

Methods: Data for fiscal years 2007 – 2010 were obtained from the Military Health System under a data sharing agreement with the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA manages all aspects of the Department of Defense Military Health System, including TRICARE. Adjusted rates were calculated for per capita costs and for two procedures with high interest to the MHS- back surgery and Cesarean sections for TRICARE Prime and Plus enrollees. Coefficients of variation …

Ten Important Considerations For Ovarian Cancer Screening, Edward J. Pavlik

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

The unique intricacies of ovarian cancer screening and perspectives of different screening methods are presented as ten considerations that are examined. Included in these considerations are: (1) Deciding on the number of individuals to be screened; (2) Anticipating screening group reductions due to death; (3) Deciding on the duration and frequency of screening; (4) Deciding on an appropriate follow-up period after screening; (5) Deciding on time to surgery when malignancy is suspected; (6) Deciding on how screen-detected ovarian cancers are treated and by whom; (7) Deciding on how to treat the data of enrolled participants; (8) Deciding on the most …

The Use Of Papain And Benzyl Isothiocyanate As Anthelmintics For Equine Strongyles, Abigail Maxey

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Seeds of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae) are a promising source of investigation for a novel anthelmintic to treat equine strongyle infestation. Strongyles are small redworms that attach to the intestinal wall in the equine. They can cause colic, poor hair coat, poor body condition, and, in severe cases, death. The objective of this study was to determine if benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) and papain, two compounds found in papaya seeds, could be used to prevent migration of third stage cyathostome larvae (L3) in vitro using larval migration inhibition assays. The assays involved incubating larvae in solution, followed by larval migration through …

Fate Of Neural Progenitor Cells Transplanted Into Jaundiced And Nonjaundiced Rat Brains., Fu-Chen Yang, Sean M. Riordan, Michelle Winter, Li Gan, Peter G. Smith, Jay L. Vivian, Steven Shapiro, John A. Stanford

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

High levels of bilirubin in infants can cause kernicterus, which includes basal ganglia damage and dystonia. Stem cell transplantation may be an effective treatment for this disease. In this study, we transplanted human neural progenitor cells differentiated toward propriospinal interneurons into the striatum of 20-day-old spontaneously jaundiced (jj) Gunn rats and nonjaundiced (Nj) littermates. Using immunohistochemical methods, we found that grafted cells survived and grew fibers in jj and Nj brains 3 weeks after transplantation. Grafted cells had a higher survival rate in jj than in Nj brains, suggesting that slightly elevated bilirubin may protect graft survival due to its …

Adenosine Receptor Activation In Spreading Depolarization And Ischemic Injury, Britta Esther Lindquist

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Spreading depolarization (SD) is a propagating wave of neuronal activation occurring in the central nervous system. SD is accompanied by depression of synaptic activity and complex blood flow changes. Better understanding the mechanisms underlying these phenomena may be important to elucidate the pathophysiology of human disease, and to develop therapeutic interventions. SD contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of thromboembolic and ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and traumatic brain injury. Experiments described in this dissertation were designed to investigate the regulation of neuronal and vascular physiology during spreading ii depolarization and its aftermath. The overall goal of these studies was …

Effective And Ineffective Clinical Teaching And Instruction In Dental Hygiene School, Vicki Gianopoulos Pizanis

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Introduction

Educators who teach in a clinical setting, primarily in healthcare fields, while having knowledge of the subject, having skills in what is taught, and having experience in the field, often have little-to-no training in teaching. This results in instructional practices being based upon intuition and experience. Becoming aware of how qualities and characteristics of clinical instructors affect adult learners’ educational experience through evidence-based research, and using its implications, would help promote more effective instruction and ultimately improve student learning.

Methodology

A mixed methods study using Grounded Theory and Critical Incidence technique was conducted to study junior student, senior student …

Concussion Guideline Use In Pediatric Patients., Allison Amershek Bsn, Rn, Emily Roth Bsn, Rn, Mahendi Singh Bsn, Rn, Samantha Steich Bsn, Rn, Justin Zimmerman Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Spatial Relationship Between Taenia Solium Tapeworm Carriers And Necropsy Cyst Burden In Pigs, Ian W. Pray, Viterbo Ayvar, Ricardo Gamboa, Claudio Muro, Luz M. Moyano, Victor Benavides, Robert H. Flecker, Hector H. Garcia, Seth E. O’Neal

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background Taenia solium, a parasite that affects humans and pigs, is the leading cause of preventable epilepsy in the developing world. Geographic hotspots of pigs testing positive for serologic markers of T. solium exposure have been observed surrounding the locations of human tapeworm carriers. This clustered pattern of seropositivity in endemic areas formed the basis for geographically targeted control interventions, which have been effective at reducing transmission. In this study, we further explore the spatial relationship between human tapeworm carriers and infected pigs using necroscopic examination as a quantitative goldstandard diagnostic to detect viable T. solium cyst infection in pigs. …

The Vascular System: A Roundtable, Marian Hamilton, Bridger Antonsen

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Paper presented:

"Peripheral Vascular System" by Marian Hamilton and Bridger Antonsen

Floating Drugs: A Roundtable, Thien Nguyen, Noelia Valle

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Paper presented:

"Floating Drug Delivery in the Stomach" by Thien Nguyen and Noelia Valle

Bad Medicine: A Panel, Alanah Raianne Williams, Alex Do, Emma Erskine, Page Lemont, Sarah Zaidi, Van Chung, Joiada Munoz, Chelsey Damasco

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Papers presented:

"Spread the News, Do Not Abuse" by Alanah Raianne Williams, Alex Do, Emma Erskine, Page Lemont & Sarah Zaidi

Abuse needs to be spoken about. The community needs to take action against it, if someone does not, who will? Who will be there to protect the victims of these demeaning situations? This project focuses on the types of abuse, what abuse is, the reason they do it, how it affects the victim's life, and what things can be done to stop it. Awareness and resources are the main focuses of this research project. The video focuses on statistics …

The Body Creates: A Panel, Hala M. Akhtar, Benjamin Ly, Henry Nguyen, Anna Villarreal, Ryleigh Bryant

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Papers presented:

"Correlation of Skeletal Muscles and Vitamin D" by Hala M. Akhtar & Benjamin Ly

"There is More than Meets the Eye" by Henry Nguyen, Anna Villarreal & Ryleigh Bryant

The eyes are a very important organ so it is important that we take good care of them. The eye allows us to see and life as we know it could not be possible if we did not have eyesight. There is more than meets the eye as it can be threatened by disease that cannot be simply seen without the use of specially designed instruments or machines. Some …

Poster Session, Zarah Rahman, Jose E. Garcia Carbajal, Megan Farrell, Martha Brown, Minh Luong, Madaline Ngo, Teresa Dao, Sanchit Jain, Angela Atkins

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Posters Presented:

Zarah Rahman & Jose E. Garcia, "The Future that Flows Through Your Veins"

Meagan Farrell & Martha Brown, "Reproductive System: Know the Risks Not the Myths"

Abstract: This project will be focused on the male and female reproductive system. There are many myths on this subject that, without being informed, can lead to false misconceptions on the subject. Through an informative video, important facts will be discussed and covered while myths are corrected. This includes problems that occur when trying to achieve pregnancy and health risks that may affect fertility in both males and females. Tips and information …

The Brain: A Panel, Ashima Brown, Jamila James, Cara Clark, Mikayla Rolda, Anna Le, Jourdan Lawrence, Brylea Huitt

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Papers Presented:

"The Brain's Power on Personality Development" by Ashmima Brown, Jamila James, & Cara Clark

"The Brain's Highway" by Mikayla Rolda & Anna Le

Abstract: The peripheral nerves, which are made out of fibers or bundles of axons, include all the nerves beyond the brain and the spinal cord. They start from the edges of the central nerves, or spinal cord, and extend outwards to the periphery of the body. The main function of the peripheral nerves is to carry information from the central nervous system to the muscles and to important organs and then relay the sensory information …

Uncertain Future: A Brave New World?, Vanessa Lozoria, Devyn Gulickson, Makayla Thornton

Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference

Panel Chair: Marta Moore

Papers Presented:

"Genetic Modification" by Vanessa Lozoria

"Science Fiction Future: Do We Want It?" By Devyn Gulickson

"The Importance of Ice Caps" by Makayla Thorton

Bryant University Research And Engagement Day Program

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum And The Oral Cavity, Jamie A. Pena

Dental Hygiene ETDs

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a condition of extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, can significantly impact the oral cavity in numerous ways both during and after HG pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral and dental related issues pertaining to Hyperemesis gravidarum as well as to uncover common oral and dental complications associated with the condition. This effort was made to provide dental hygienists and professionals with a thorough understanding of HG and its various effects on the oral cavity in order that patients of this population may be sufficiently recognized and served. Matters were …

Constitutive Activation Of Kappa Opioid Receptors At Ventral Tegmental Area Inhibitory Synapses Following Acute Stress., Abigail M Polter, Kelsey Barcomb, Rudy W Chen, Paige M Dingess, Nicholas M Graziane, Travis E Brown, Julie A Kauer

Pharmacology and Physiology Faculty Publications

Stressful experiences potently activate kappa opioid receptors (κORs). κORs in the ventral tegmental area regulate multiple aspects of dopaminergic and non-dopaminergic cell function. Here we show that at GABAergic synapses on rat VTA dopamine neurons, a single exposure to a brief cold-water swim stress induces prolonged activation of κORs. This is mediated by activation of the receptor during the stressor followed by a persistent, ligand-independent constitutive activation of the κOR itself. This lasting change in function is not seen at κORs at neighboring excitatory synapses, suggesting distinct time courses and mechanisms of regulation of different subsets of κORs. We also …

Full Court Press: Providing Pre-Adolescent Girls Success Through Team Membership And Mentoring, Katie N. Benike

Theses and Graduate Projects

Pre-adolescent female mentorship through team membership over the course of four years is examined for the purpose of this Doctoral of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner project. Dr. Jean Watson theory of Human Caring is used as a catalyst for the project. A literature review was performed to help guided the project and bring to surface opportunities for further examination. A Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner student mentored the eleven participants. The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advance Practice nursing were utilized in the project.