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The Association Between Trauma History And Body Image, Depression, Posttraumatic Stress, And Relationship Satisfaction In Postpartum Women, Kristen Hawk-Purcell, Michelle R. Lent

Research Day

The postpartum period can be a time of significant change and transition. Little is known regarding how a history of trauma may impact functioning during this critical time. The literature is consistent regarding the relationship between trauma and body image-related issues, but this has not been investigated with this population. While posttraumatic stress symptoms are considered a significant public health concern, the association between depression and interpersonal concerns has not been thoroughly explored. The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional study is to explore the relationship between trauma and body image, mood, and relationship satisfaction in postpartum women.

Proposed Methods: English …

Soft Tissue Chondroma Of The Thumb, Harsha Upadhya, Darshdeep Singh

Research Day

A chondroma is a slow-growing, benign cartilaginous tumor. When a chondroma occurs in soft tissue without any involvement of the surrounding bone, it is known as a soft tissue chondroma which is an especially rare type of malignancy that has a predilection for the hands and feet. A soft tissue chondroma originates from either the synovial sheath of long tendons, para-articular tissues, or paratendinous soft tissues. This type of tumor can often be misdiagnosed as several different pathologies, including but not limited to, a ganglion cyst, osteochondroma, synovial chondromatosis, or even malignant examples such as a chondrosarcoma or synovial sarcoma. …

Anatomical Investigation Following Incidental Horseshoe Kidney Finding, Alexandra Cain, Brannan De Voto Noonan, Sara Eliseo, Anthony Sciuva, Leslie Pryor Mcintosh

Research Day

Horseshoe kidneys are congenital anomalies that result from the fusion of the right and left kidneys across the midline of the abdomen after both kidneys failed to ascend during fetal development. During a standard educational dissection of 12 donor bodies from the Body Donor Program at PCOM Georgia, a horseshoe kidney was discovered in an 88-year-old female with a reported fatality related to left lung carcinoma, encephalopathy, and hypercalcemia. The circumstances of this discovery presents an opportunity to explore the anatomical arrangement of the congenital malformation in detail. Anatomical dissection and analysis of the neurovascular and renal organization was documented …

Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna: Irregular Skull Ossification In Cadaveric Dissection, Anthony Sciuva, Sara Eliseo, Zhi Quan Kuat, Yeva Nayflish, Leslie Pryor Mcintosh

Research Day

Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna (HFI) is an unusual condition characterized by the thickening of the frontal bone of the skull. HFI has been found most often in post-menopausal women, with incidence rates surpassing men by nearly nine times. This abnormal thickening of the skull may compress the cerebrum leading to atrophy, frequent headaches, and cognitive impairment. In this case report, we describe an 88-year-old Caucasian female cadaver that originated with the Body Donor Program of PCOM Georgia with an extensive presentation of HFI. A distinct irregular ossification of the internal surface of the frontal bone was noted bilaterally with visibly demarcated …

Special Considerations In Facial Transplantation: A Systematic Review, Melanie Shpigel, Sammy Othman, Jason Cohn, Christopher Hill, Paige Bundrick, Gabriel F. Santiago, Chad Gordon

Research Day

Background: Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) of the face is an exceedingly complex procedure, requiring extensive planning and surgical precision in order to successfully manage patients with facial disfigurements. This review aims to present an overview of the salient anatomic considerations in facial transplantation, as well as give attention to unique patient populations and special considerations.

Methods: A literature review was performed in search of articles pertaining to considerations in facial transplantation using the databases PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane. Articles selected for further review included full-text articles with an emphasis on specific anatomic defects and how they were addressed …

A Rare Anatomical Variation Of The Origin And Insertion Of The Extensor Pollicis Et Indicis Communis Muscle, Derek George, Travis Tuck, Samuel P. Prhalow, Cody Hyatt, Leslie Pryor Mcintosh

Research Day

The extensor compartment of the forearm is a site with frequent anatomic variation that are encountered during examination with radiologic imaging, surgery, and general cadaver dissections. One such variation is the extensor pollicis et indicis communis (EPIC) which has a prevalence of 0.5 to 4% in the global population. Our group at PCOM South Georgia discovered this anatomical variation on a female cadaver of 58 years during a routine dissection of 12 cadavers obtained through the Body Donor Program at PCOM Georgia. The EPIC muscle was encountered unilaterally on the posterior aspect of the right forearm between the extensor pollicis …

Effects Of Lycopene And The Mediterranean Diet On Prostate Cancer: A Critical Analysis Of The Data, Natalie Silk, Dianzheng Zhang

Research Day

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most widespread cancers diagnosed in men in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. PCa will be a major cancer-related burden both socially and economically in the near future. It has been shown that dietary intake of natural anti-inflammatory agents are capable of inhibiting cancer progression, but due to the nature of dietary studies it is difficult to accurately conclude that diet is capable of impacting chronic diseases and mortality.This systematic review aims to collect and evaluate literature focused on prostate cancer progression and the natural …

The Effect Of Cardiopulmonary Disease On Lymph Node Hyperplasia And Structural Deviations, Yuhyun Kang, Vikas Damineni, Rice Kelsey, Shelley Dicecco

Research Day

Introduction: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiopulmonary disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, the different pathologies of the heart and lungs are studied extensively in the medical community. Current research hints at the possible association between the lymphatic system's dysfunction and cardiopulmonary disease's pathological progression. However, the effect of cardiopulmonary disease on the lymph nodes is not well known. A better understanding of the possible pathological changes to the lymphatic system associated with cardiopulmonary disease could help guide medical interventions.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary …

Etiology Of Svc Syndrome And Its Role In Determining Best Treatment Approach - A Case Report, Molly Casey, Sagar Desai, Vinnit Khanna, Rakesh Ahuja

Research Day

Introduction: Obstruction of the Super Vena Cava (SVC) can result in symptoms, such as facial plethora and swelling, and be due to a variety of underlying causes besides lung malignancies, the rates of which have changed over time; the underlying etiology is used to determine the best management strategy.

Objectives: This case report aims to discuss the role of etiology in determining the best initial treatment for SVC syndrome (SVCS) and outlines the unique management for a patient that represents the changing demographics of SVCS causes.

Case Presentation: A 73-year-old male with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and metastatic carcinoma of …

A Quality Control Study: Outcome Of Efforts To Improve Communication In The Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Molly Casey, Andrew Doorey

Research Day

Introduction: Implementing closed-loop communication (readbacks) can limit potentially devastating mistakes by facilitating an efficient but effective way of confirming the medical staff heard the physician order correctly.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the success of efforts to improve the rates of closed-loop communication in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Methods: This was an observational study that occurred at one location. A third-party observer recorded the rate of closed-loop communication over four weeks in the summer of 2019. Responses by medical staff to physician medication, equipment, and other miscellaneous orders were categorized as complete, partial from partial, partial, …

Hidden Constipation Presenting As Diarrhea, Phi Tran, Ashley Bloom, Clay Bunting, Harsha Upadhya, Bhavin Dave

Research Day

Introduction: Diarrhea and constipation are two of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms presenting in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Diarrhea presents as loose, watery stool often with increased frequency while constipation often presents as hard stool, decreased frequency, and increased straining. In a subset of patients that suffer from constipation, liquid stool from more proximal colonic segments may bypass impacted feces and result in diarrhea, thus creating a confusing clinical picture and potentially misleading treatment plan. Objectives: Our objective is to redefine IBSD with a new subset of patients with IBSD who have hidden constipation. This study could help open …

The Effects Of Mapk Signaling On The Development Of Cerebellar Granule Cells, Kerry Morgan

Honors Scholar Theses

The granule cells are the most abundant neuronal type in the human brain. Rapid proliferation of granule cell progenitors results in dramatic expansion and folding of the cerebellar cortex during postnatal development. Mis-regulation of this proliferation process causes medulloblastoma, the most prevalent childhood brain tumor. In the developing cerebellum, granule cells are derived from Atoh1-expressing cells, which arise from the upper rhombic lip (the interface between the roof plate and neuroepithelium). In addition to granule cells, the Atoh1 lineage also gives rise to different types of neurons including cerebellar nuclei neurons. In the current study, I have investigated the …

College Of Health Professions News, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• Faculty Receive Grant to Reduce Student Costs

Health And Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• Faculty Publish Book Chapter

Evidence-Based Recommendations For Assistive Technologies For Safety In Dementia Care, Lee A. Diener

Masters Projects

A Quality Improvement (QI) project in a Midwestern Continuing Care Residential Community (CCRC) was designed to examine the evidence-base of four assistive technology platforms marketed as safety platforms as means to improve outcomes for older adults residing in memory care environments. Using the Evidence-Based Design Model Socio-Technical Systems Theory, survey data and observational data collected from the organization were considered with respect to the evidence-base supporting each technology. Ten organizational priorities derived from collected data were used to develop an Evidence-Based Assistive Technology Fitness score for each of the AT platforms reviewed. This methodology provides a means to evaluate planning …

Search For Palladin, An Actin-Associated Protein, In Pig Retinal Pigmented Epithelium And Its Role In Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Katrina Powell

Undergraduate Theses

This study investigates the expression of Palladin, a phosphoprotein product of the PALLD gene, in the retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE). Palladin is an actin cross-linking protein and plays a role in cell adhesion and motility. Published reports have demonstrated that a down regulation of Palladin in colon cancer cells results in a reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, causing the cells to lose their typical shape, become proliferative and migratory. This process is otherwise known as epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). A similar EMT phenomenon is observed when the RPE is exposed to the vitreous humor in patients with proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). In …

Forum 1: Social Inequality, Justice, And Vaccine Intent And Distribution In The United States, Grant Drawve, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Casey Harris

Vaccine Course

The key issues for the distribution of the COVID vaccine are shared. These issues include funding, racial and ethnic disparities, supply and logistics, communication and trust, federal, state and local roles, and coverage and costs.

The Potential Benefit Of Oral Simethicone In Improving Colonic Visualization And Polyp Detection In Routine Colonoscopy Screenings, Phi Tran, Loukya Kanakamedala, Bhavin Dave

Research Day

Introduction: Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women. Many of these cancers can be prevented through regular colonoscopy screening. However, the bowel preps used prior to the screening procedure create a frothy or “bubbly” appearance within the colon. Physicians have tried to overcome this with the flushing of water or using simethicone in the water canister during the procedure, but they have provided minimal efficacy and simethicone damages the colonoscope. As a result, physicians have a difficult time viewing the colonic mucosa and thoroughly inspecting the colon for polyps. …

Reducing Readmission Rates By Improving Transitions Of Care For Stroke Patients In The Pre-Covid And Covid Eras, Evan Kolesnick, Elise Lambertson, Robin Dharia

Research Day

Introduction: Acute cerebrovascular disease ranks among the top causes of 30-day readmissions. Studies have shown that enhancing and streamlining transitions of care (TOC) for patients can improve readmission rates for many conditions. Our research explores the impact of in-person and telemedicine TOC stroke clinic on readmission rates at an urban comprehensive stroke center. Methods: Participants were identified by ICD-10 diagnoses corresponding with stroke or transient ischemic attack at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH). Starting in January of 2019, an in-person TOC clinic visit with a vascular neurologist or nurse practitioner was automatically scheduled within 1-3 weeks for patients discharged to …

Quantitative Analysis Of Cadaveric Pelvic Lymph Nodes, Brandon Y. Boeur, Matthew P. Kayal, Jade Johnson, Yuhyun Kang, Kelsey Rice, Alicia Schmidt, Shelley Dicecco

Research Day

Introduction: Lymphedema commonly develops as a result of cancer treatments, including surgical removal of lymph nodes (LN). Research suggests there are 500-800 (LN) throughout the body. Deciding how many LN to remove and predicting possible severity of damage can become problematic when the range of LN in one area can vary by 30 LN.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate more precise ranges of pelvic LN within cadaver samples.

Methods: Quantification of LN for number occurred on cadavers simultaneous with DO, PT, and PA students’ dissections. Demographics of the cadavers were 27 female, 16 male, 39 Caucasian, …

Predictive Factors And Outcomes In Patients With Severe Postoperative Anemia Following Total Joint Arthroplasty, Hunter Hayes, Yash Chaudhry, Sandesh Rao, Gregory Toci, Kevin Mekkawy, Julius Oni, Robert Sterling, Harpal Khanuja

Research Day

Background: Perioperative allogenic blood transfusions (ABT) have demonstrated associations with poor outcomes and increased complication rates following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Recent strides in blood conservation methods have been made, including multimodal blood management, tranexamic acid (TXA) use, and restrictive transfusion strategies in order to reduce risk associated with transfusion. While the literature on transfusions and outcomes is extensive, the consequences of low postoperative hemoglobin is less well defined. This study aimed to identify factors and consequences associated with severe anemia (hemoglobin <8g/dL) following primary TJA.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all the elective primary TJA at a single tertiary care medical …

Predictors Of Post-Deployment Distress In Female Veterans., Shalonda Griffin, Robert A. Ditomasso, Bradley Michael Rosenfield, Odelia Mcfadden

Research Day

Introduction: The female veteran population is expected to increase over the next few decades, representing approximately 16.3% of the living population by the year 2042. As women are discharged from the military, they are frequently challenged with the tasks of reintegrating into society and adjusting to life. While some women successfully readjust, many continue to struggle with combat-related challenges and reintegration stressors such as mental health, military sexual assault, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship issues, and everyday necessities. The purpose of the present study was twofold: (a) to identify factors associated with and predictive of postdeployment distress and (b) to identify …

The Effect Of Implementing A Generalized Anxiety Disorder Protocol For Anxiety And Depression Symptoms In The Primary Care Setting, Bailey J. Hinman

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very prevalent in the United States with 5.7% of citizens affected (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2017). This number is expected to be even higher because individuals avoid care due to stigma of mental illness (Andrews et al., 2018). GAD can have significant implications such as decreased ability to function, decreased quality of life and increased risk of suicide (Fong, 2018; Lizarondo, 2018). The purpose of this project was to improve outcomes for adult patients with GAD in the primary care setting by improving treatment to follow best practice recommendations. The Johns Hopkins Evidence …

Short Term Safety, Immunogenicity, And Reproductive Effects Of Combined Vaccination With Anti-Gnrh (Gonacon) And Rabies Vaccines In Female Feral Cats, Shiri Novak, Boris Yakobson, Shir Sorek, Liat Morgan, Smadar Tal, Ran Nivy, Roni King, Lauren Jaebker, Douglas C. Eckery, Tal Raz

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Overpopulation of free-roaming cats is a major problem leading to negative impacts on animal health and welfare, public nuisance, transmission of zoonotic diseases, and well-documented harm to wildlife. Surgical sterilization had failed to provide a practical solution to free-roaming cats’ overpopulation under field conditions; therefore, efficient and safe non-surgical immunocontraception methods are aspired. Rabies is a deadly virus that may infect people and animals. However, the safety and efficacy of combined vaccination with anti-GnRH and rabies vaccines in feral cats, which often suffer from disrupted health conditions and experienced high stress level, has never been studied. Therefore, our objective was …

Week Of May 10, 2021, New York Medical College

InTouch

• La Casita de la Salud Expands Services to Offer Medical and Dental Care in Westchester
• NYMC's Days of Giving Raises Nearly $345,000 to Support Student Scholarships
• NYMC Receives Grant from Alpha Omega Alpha to Support Educational Leadership Program to Combat Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias
• The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hosts Leveraging Diversity in Academic Medicine Seminar
• School of Medicine Hosts Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2022
• Alpha Omega Alpha Iota Chapter Celebrates Academic Distinction During Annual Induction Ceremony
• NYMC Faculty Member, Abhay Dhand, M.D., Presents Keynote Address at Touro Research Day: COVID-19 One …

Clash Of Titans: An Ethical Framework Towards Limitations In Religious Accommodation Within Healthcare, Yoelit Lipinsky

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In late October 2017, a young Canadian Jewish man was at the center of a storm that involved ethics, religion, law and policy He had been unconscious for a month and doctors deemed him brain dead. The Jewish community, and his family, wished to keep him on life support, since their religion did not consider brain death to be ‘death.’ This clash between medical and religious perspectives poignantly illustrates the unique and growing challenges posed by religious observance in Canada’s secular healthcare system. A similar story is found in America. In December 2019, a story was published demonstrating fears that …

Photobiostimulatory Effect Of A Single Dose Of Low-Level Laser On Orthodontic Tooth Movement And Pain, Irfan Qamruddin, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Verda Mahroof, Mubassar Fida, Mohd Fadhli Khamis, Adam Husein

Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Objective: To assess the effect of low-level laser applied at 3 weeks intervals on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and pain using conventional brackets (CB).
Materials and methods: Twenty patients with Angle's class II div 1 (10 males and 10 females; aged 20.25 ± 3.88 years) needing bilateral extractions of maxillary first bicuspids were recruited. Conventional brackets MBT of 0.022 in slot (McLaughlin Bennett Trevisi) prescription braces (Ortho Organizers, Carlsbad, Calif) were bonded. After alignment and levelling phase, cuspid retraction began with nitinol closed coil spring on 19 × 25 stainless steel archwire, wielding 150 gram force. 7.5 J/cm² energy …

Short Term Safety, Immunogenicity, And Reproductive Effects Of Combined Vaccination With Anti-Gnrh (Gonacon) And Rabies Vaccines In Female Feral Cats, Shiri Novak, Boris Yakobson, Shir Sorek, Liat Morgan, Smadar Tal, Ran Nivy, Roni King, Lauren Jaebker, Douglas C. Eckery, Tal Raz

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Overpopulation of free-roaming cats is a major problem leading to negative impacts on animal health and welfare, public nuisance, transmission of zoonotic diseases, and well-documented harm to wildlife. Surgical sterilization had failed to provide a practical solution to free-roaming cats' overpopulation under field conditions; therefore, efficient and safe non-surgical immunocontraception methods are aspired. Rabies is a deadly virus that may infect people and animals. However, the safety and efficacy of combined vaccination with anti-GnRH and rabies vaccines in feral cats, which often suffer from disrupted health conditions and experienced high stress level, has never been studied. Therefore, our objective was …

Utilization Of Inertial Measurement Units For Determining The Sequential Chain Of Baseball Strike Posture, Yun-Ju Lee, Po-Chieh Lin, Ling-Ying Chen, Yu-Jung Cha, Jing Nong Liang

Physical Therapy Faculty Research

The purpose of this study was to employ inertial measurement units (IMU) with an eyetracking device to investigate different swing strategies between two levels of batters. The participants were 20 healthy males aged 20 to 30 years old, with ten professional and ten amateur batters. Eye gaze position, head, shoulder, trunk, and pelvis angular velocity, and ground reaction forces were recorded. The results showed that professional batters rotated segments more rhythmically and efficiently than the amateur group. Firstly, the professional group spent less time in the preparation stages. Secondly, the maximum angular velocity timing of each segment of the professional …

A National Study On The Relationship Between Programmatic Factors And Athletic Training Education Board Of Certification Pass Rates, Leslie Rippon

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

In athletic training (AT) education, the first-time BOC pass rate is a significant marker of a program’s success, and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) requires programs to maintain a first-time 3-year aggregate BOC examination pass rate over 70%. There is limited published research on BOC pass rates on Professional Masters’ (PM) programs. Therefore, it is essential to identify modifiable factors that have a relationship with first-time pass rates. This study's aim was to investigate the relationships between programmatic factors and the first-time BOC pass rate for PM AT students while controlling for student and institutional factors. …