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In Case I Make It: An Autoethnographic Argument For Care, Space, And Utopia, Faelyn T. Cowan

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Taking an autoethnographic and autotheoretical approach I examine within this project TomboloBooks’ Queer Comic Book Club. Drawing from José Esteban Mun֮oz’s ideas of queer utopia and Jen Jack Gieseking’s framework of constellations, and analyzing my own experiences, I present the Queer Comic Book Club (QCBC) as a moment of utopic queer worldmaking and argue for it’s potential as a site of alternative mental health care. Though I cannot provide here a generalizable model of book clubs as care, what I offer here is a series of possibilities, arguing for the potential of these spaces as community resources and sites of …

Should Proximal Fixation Be At C2 Or C3-C4? An Application Of The Operative Value Index For Elective Posterior Cervical Decompression And Fusion, Advith Sarikonda, D. Mitchell Self, Danyal Quraishi, Ashmal Sami, Emily L. Isch, Steven Glener, Joshua Heller, Srinivas Prasad, Ashwini Sharan, Jack Jallo, Alex R. Vaccaro, James Harrop, Ahilan Sivaganesan

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: There is clinical equipoise regarding the ideal upper instrumented vertebrae (UIV) for elective posterior cervical decompression and fusion (PCDF). Instrumentation may be performed at the axial C2 level, or at the subaxial C3/C4 vertebrae. To our knowledge, a true "value" (outcomes per dollar spent) comparison axial versus subaxial UIV for PCDF has never been performed.

METHODS: We retrospectively identified 275 long-segment (≥3-levels fused) PCDFs with available Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores at baseline and at 3 months postoperatively. C2 UIV (n = 67) was compared to C3/C4 UIV (n = 208). Time-driven activity-based costing was applied to identify the …

High-Throughput Repurposing Screen Reveals Compounds With Activity Against Toxoplasma Gondii Bradyzoites, Taher Uddin, Jing Xia, Yong Fu, Case W Mcnamara, Arnab K Chatterjee, L David Sibley

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Proteome-Wide Analysis Of Autoantibodies In Open-Angle Glaucoma In Japanese Population: A Pilot Study, Naoko Takada, Yukitoshi Izumi, Charles F Zorumski, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Expression Of A Single Inhibitory Member Of The Ly49 Receptor Family Is Sufficient To License Nk Cells For Effector Functions, Sytse J Piersma, Shasha Li, Pamela Wong, Michael D Bern, Jennifer Poursine-Laurent, Li-Ping Yang, Diana L Beckman, Bijal A Parikh, Wayne M Yokoyama

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Natural killer (NK) cells recognize target cells through germline-encoded activation and inhibitory receptors enabling effective immunity against viruses and cancer. The Ly49 receptor family in the mouse and killer immunoglobin-like receptor family in humans play a central role in NK cell immunity through recognition of major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) and related molecules. Functionally, these receptor families are involved in the licensing and rejection of MHC-I-deficient cells through missing-self. The Ly49 family is highly polymorphic, making it challenging to detail the contributions of individual Ly49 receptors to NK cell function. Herein, we showed mice lacking expression of all Ly49s …

Altered Joint Forces Found In Symptomatic Dysplastic Hips In Women During Sport-Specific Activities, Molly C Shepherd, Rannon Huo, John C Clohisy, Jeffrey J Nepple, Michael Harris

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Many patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are young and highly active but often become limited by activity-induced pain. Characterizing how the abnormal bony geometry of DDH affects hip joint loading and multiplanar kinematics during sport-specific motions relevant to active patients may provide insight into injury mechanisms and inform optimal treatment options.

PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to determine how hip joint loading and kinematics are altered in DDH during 2 common sport activities: running and multidirectional hop-cutting. It was hypothesized that superior and medial joint-reaction forces (JRFs) would be elevated during running and that …

Pain Education And Preparation Across Health Care Professions: A Scoping Review, Rodiel Kirby L. Baloy

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: There is an ongoing evolution in the understanding of pain biology and its underlying mechanisms. Healthcare professionals’ education and preparation must adapt to continue to provide effective management for individuals experiencing pain. A review of current studies in pain education and preparation across healthcare professions was performed. This scoping review provided theories and will be part of a larger study assessing pain preparation in physical therapy.

Methods: A scoping review of articles discussing pain education and preparation of healthcare professions, including dentistry (2), medicine (8), nursing (7), occupational safety and health (1), occupational and physical therapy (2), and …

Short-Term Effects Of Self-Thai Foot Massage And Foot Care On Balance And Proprioception Among Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Saw Mya Soe, Sawitri Wanpen, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakit, Punnee Peungsuwan, Uraiwan Chatchawan

Journal of Health Research

Background: Diabetic foot care involves complications such as impaired balance and proprioception, which can impact a patient's quality of life. This study investigated the short-term effects of self-administered Thai Foot Massage (STFM) on balance and proprioception in diabetic patients.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was employed; ninety diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) participants were randomly assigned to receive either STFM combined with standard foot care (STFM-SFC) or standard foot care alone (SFC). The intervention spanned four weeks, with two weeks at the hospital followed by an additional two weeks at home. Outcome measures included assessments of balance using the …

The Supporting Role Of Physical Exercise In The Prevention And Treatment Of Neurodegenerative And Mental Diseases, Celestyna Grzywniak

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of the article is to draw attention to the possibility of using physical exercises in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, dementia as well as mental disorders, particularly depression. This article emphasizes the significance of physical exercise in stimulating the nervous system, including the glial cells, as well as their role in the production of proteins called myokines and myostatins belonging to cytokines. It briefly characterizes the most common neurotrophins in the human body including the BDNF and their role in stabilizing and treating neurodegenerative and mental diseases. It presents the secretory functions of skeletal …

The Pulse - March 13, 2025, Unm Hsc Marketing & Communications

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Antibiotics Vs Surgical Resection In Foot And Ankle Osteomyelitis, Travis Rich, Marshall G. Solomon

Posters

Osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection, is particularly challenging in diabetic patients due to poor vascularization and impaired immune response.1 Timely and effective treatment is essential to prevent severe complications, including limb loss or even death.2 This study aims to evaluate the likelihood of surgical excision or amputation versus antibiotic treatment alone in diabetic patients with bone biopsyconfirmed acute osteomyelitis of the lower extremity.

Case Report Of Surgical Management For Charcot Foot Medial Column Beaming With Stj Arthrodesis, Prachi Patel, Randy Semma

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Medial column beaming is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a metallic beam to the medial column of the foot to treat the Charcot deformity of the foot.

A surgeon will use a large diameter screw to insert a beam into medial column which includes the first metatarsal, medial cuneiform, navicular and talus (fig 3) The beam shares the load of weightbearing with the foot's ligaments and joints, reducing the abnormal loss of structural integrity that can occur in Charcot arthropathy of the foot.

Subtalar joint fusion is often performed concurrently with medial column beaming to enhance the overall stability …

Polymicrobial Prosthetic Joint Infection Including Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: A Case Report, Hernan Andres Yunis, Zachary J. Walker, Matthew E. Charlick, Daniel P. Mccall

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• Usual culprits of PJI affecting total hip and knee arthroplasty are Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus epidermidis in the acute phase.

• During the chronic presentation, microbes become much more diverse as they may seed due to hematogenous spread from other body sites.

• The purpose of this case study was to illustrate an instance when polymicrobial total hip arthroplasty PJI included Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

Subclinical Presentation Of Cutibacterium Acnesinfection Following Revision Rotator Cuff Repair: A Case Report, Zachary Walker, David Shuster, David Sosnoski, Ali Hamade, Hussein Saad, Marc Milia

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Cutibacterium acnesis a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus which is commonly found in the sebaceous glands of the skin generally in the axilla, chest and back regions1,2.

Shoulder infections have been reported to occur at 3.4% following arthroscopic or open shoulder surgeries, where they are most commonly due to C. acnes3,4.

This case report demonstrates a unique case and management of a subclinical presentation of confirmed C. acnes infection.

Effectiveness Of Nickel-Titanium Files For Retreatment Of Molars Filled With Single-Cone Hydraulic Technique Using Bioceramic Sealers: An In Vitro Study, Jane Lee, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Timothy Kirkpatrick, David E Jaramillo, Sang Won Kwak, Ji Wook Jeong

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Recently, the single-cone hydraulic canal filling technique using bioceramic sealers was found to hinder retreatment due to the mechanical properties of the bioceramic sealers. This study assessed the effectiveness of four nickel-titanium rotary files in removing gutta-percha and bioceramic sealer from molar root canals in vitro. Eighty-eight root canals from extracted molars were instrumented with Vortex Blue rotary files and filled with gutta-percha and bioceramic sealer using a single-cone technique. After 30 days, the filled canals were randomly divided into four groups according to the file used for re-instrumentation: ProTaper Gold (PTG), Endo ReStart (ERS), XP-3D Shaper (XPD), and HyFlex …

Understanding The Coping Mechanisms Used By Older Formerly Incarcerated Persons During Reentry, Sayla Victores

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The current study investigated the coping mechanisms employed by older formerly incarcerated individuals during reentry. While there is research on the reentry experiences of older formerly incarcerated individuals, less is known about how they cope with the strains of reentry. As such, this study fills this gap in the literature by exploring both adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms employed by this population during reentry. Using in-depth interviews with 20 older, formerly incarcerated individuals, I found that older formerly incarcerated persons experienced challenges related to securing stable housing, finding employment and economic security, community supervision, stigma and judgment, and overall reintegration. …

Case Report: Diagnosing & Treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer During Pregnancy, Sydney Mefford, Chloe Page

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• Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is rare and can be seen in every 1 in 3000 pregnantpatients.It is associated with a high morbidity rate, especially in cases of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC).
• Prevalence has increasedas society grows to have pregnancies at later ages. Risk is elevated for 1 year after delivery of baby.

Exploration Of Working Memory Retrieval Stage For Mild Cognitive Impairment: Time-Varying Causality Analysis Of Electroencephalogram Based On Dynamic Brain Networks, Yi Jiang, Zhiwei Guo, Xiaobo Zhou, Ning Jiang, Jiayuan He

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Its management is crucial for it helps intervene and slow the progression of cognitive decline to AD. However, the understanding of the MCI mechanism is not completely clear. As working memory (WM) damage is a common symptom of MCI, this study focused on the core stage of WM, i.e., the memory retrieval stage, to investigate information processing and the causality relationships among brain regions based on electroencephalogram (EEG) signals.

Method: 21 MCI and 20 normal cognitive control (NC) participants …

Sole Searching: The Mystery Of A Left Foot Mood Swing Unraveled Patient, Kaitlin Sebranek

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About 0.2% of patients in the Diabetic population have Charcot Neuroarthropathy.

When the gold standard of offloading in a total contact cast fails for CN patients, surgical treatment can be considered to achieve a stable, plantigrade, and functional foot.

Due to the complexity of the condition, potential complications such as hardware breakage, nonunion, and infection can result over time.

The Diagnosis Of Polyarteritis Nodosa In The Setting Of Lower Extremity Lesions: A Case Report, Eric Li, Jihan Toma

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Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries, involving multiple organs, with the most frequently affected tissues being skin and peripheral nerves (1). The distinct pearl neckless pattern led to the naming of this condition (2). Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (CPAN) is a variant of PAN confined to the skin, muscles and peripheral nerves in the absence of any systemic involvement (1). This rare form of systemic necrotizing vasculitis is limited to the medium-sized arteries of the skinand has a more favorable prognosis (1). PAN is also linked to Hepatitis B(2).The current diagnostic criteria for CPAN were proposed …

Stepping Into Relief: Conquering Rheumatoid Arthritic Foot Pain With Podiatric Management, Natalie Diaz, Marshall Solomon, Inocencio Cuesta

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic multifactorial autoimmune disease that causes progressive joint destruction along with causing cutaneous manifestations such as nodules. RA negatively impacts life by producing pain, impairing quality of life and biomechanical function of the lower extremities.

Antibiotics Vs Surgical Resection In Foot And Ankle Osteomyelitis, Travis Rich, Marshall G. Solomon

Posters

Osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection, is particularly challenging in diabetic patients due to poor vascularization and impaired immune response.1 Timely and effective treatment is essential to prevent severe complications, including limb loss or even death.2 This study aims to evaluate the likelihood of surgical excision or amputation versus antibiotic treatment alone in diabetic patients with bone biopsyconfirmed acute osteomyelitis of the lower extremity.

Kaposi Sarcoma: Case Study, Mohamed Elshebiny, Marshall G. Solomon

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Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a vascular tumor usually caused by a herpestype virus HHV-8

Lesions often appear as flat or raised purple-colored, and depending on the stage may be nodular and break the skin when they ulcerate.

Stages of KS are Patch stage (early stage), Plaque stage, and Nodular stage (tumor/late stage).

Can be one of four types:

–AIDS related KS – infected with HIV (AKS)

– Transplant-associated – in immunosuppressed pts

Classic – often in pts Eastern-European, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern descent

– Endemic

The Curious Case Of Ainhum Dactolysis Spontanea, Jesse Miller, Michele Bertele-Semma, Randy Semma

Posters

HPI

• 46 yoAfrican male, no major PMH.
• Pt presents with severe pain in the right 5thtoe.
• Pt had used a corn remover at home treatment 2 years ago which they stated started the progression in the pain of the patient.
• Pt states that the toe has progressively become more constricted and painful.
• Pt states that they want their toe amputated to relieve the pain.

Exploring Creative Arts Therapists' Experiences With Online Therapy In South Korea During Covid-19, Changho Song

Expressive Therapies Dissertations

This study explored the experiences of creative arts therapists (CATs) in South Korea who conducted online therapy sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crisis forced a rapid shift to virtual platforms, raising concerns about the effectiveness of online creative arts therapy (OCAT) and its impact on therapeutic relationships. Grounded in phenomenological and arts-based research (ABR), this study examined the challenges, adaptations, and effectiveness of OCAT. The research addressed the following questions: (1) How did CATs experience the transition to online therapy? (2) What challenges did they encounter, and how did they adapt? (3) How did online therapy affect therapeutic …

Youtube User Traffic To Paired Epilepsy Education Videos In English And Spanish: Comparative Study., Luna Kimahri Varela, Stephanie Horton, Ahmed Abdelmoity, Jean-Baptist Lepichon, Mark A. Hoffman

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Effectively managing epilepsy in children necessitates the active engagement of parents, a factor that is reliant on their understanding of this neurological disorder. Widely available, high-quality, patient-focused, bilingual videos describing topics important for managing epilepsy are limited. YouTube Analytics is a helpful resource for gaining insights into how users of differing backgrounds consume video content.

OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes traffic to paired educational videos of English and Spanish versions of the same content. By examining the use patterns and preferences of individuals seeking information in different languages, we gained valuable insights into how language influences the use of clinical …

A Perspective On Reoperations After Surgical Treatments Of Degenerative Lumbar Diseases, Guoan Li, Won Man Park, Thomas Cha

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Clinical data including reoperation rates are comparable for lumbar patients after decompression-alone or decompression-with-fusion surgeries. However, there could exist different mechanisms causing complications after the two surgeries. We discussed research and technology development perspectives for improvement of the surgeries using published clinical outcome data.

Repair Of Achilles Tendon Re-Rupture With Fhl Transfer: A Case Study, Taylor Allison, Joshua Kazdan

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The Achilles tendon consists of the soleus muscle and two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. Loss of its function can result in loss of plantarflexion strength, which can impact activities of daily living. In a study by Scheller et al, Achilles tendon ruptures were missed on initial evaluation on 25% of their patients. Other studies have reported a similar incidence of misdiagnoses. Patients may also delay treatment due to decreased pain after the initial injury. Ruptures diagnosed 4 weeks from injury are often considered chronic, and many of these patients benefit from surgical repair. A flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer …

Complications And Formation Of Sinus Tracts Due To Presence Of Lead From Foreign Bodies Insoft Tissue: A Case Report, Peter J. Godoy, Marshall G. Solomon

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A cornerstone of lower extremity limb salvage is to avoid development of wound complicationsinvolved in soft tissue infections .

Predicting probability of sinus tract development due to presence of lead in soft tissues from foreign bodies. Inthis particular case a bulletfragment from a previous gunshot wound was noted to be the catalyst disrupting multiple biologic processes and impairing the function of soft tissues to heal. Predicting a level of contamination in this particular case leadbelieved to cause oxidative stress and inflammation and prompt excisional removal canavoid sinus tract formations and complications.

This study presents a unique case that demonstratesbeneficial patient …

Laryngeal Tuberculosis Mimicking Laryngeal Candidiasis, Claire Walters, Maranda Saigh, Eytan Keidar

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Tuberculosis (TB) from the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosisand candidiasis from the fungus Candida albicansare both opportunistic pathogens with the ability to instigate infections within the larynx with similar clinical features, yet vastly different diagnostic parameters and treatment regimens.

Here, we highlight a case of an Indian woman on immune-modulating drugs who presented with severe laryngeal symptoms initially presumed to be laryngeal candidiasis but was later discovered to be laryngeal tuberculosis.