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Interpretable Case-Control Inference Through Log-Linear General Location Models, Zacharia Stuart

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

This dissertation analyzes one of the few publicly available NFL injury datasets to study field type and non-contact lower-limb injuries. Field type is studied jointly with other risk factors to understand how these factors interact to affect injury risk. The data were gathered through a case-control sampling scheme, which limits direct inference on absolute injury probabilities. While not the most common approach for case-control data, this dissertation models the retrospective distribution directly through Log-Linear General Location Models (Log-Linear GLOMs). Through a log-linear structure placed on a log-odds-ratio reparameterization, the model provides directly interpretable marginal and interaction contributions to injury log-odds …

Clinicopathologic Spectrum Of Renal Disease In Sars-Cov-2 Infection And Post-Covid-19 Vaccination, Naya Williams, Mohammed S. Razzaque

School of Medicine Publications

Both SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination have been associated with renal complications. In the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection, kidney injury is primarily attributed to a complex interplay of systemic immune dysregulation and vascular damage. Severe infection triggers a cytokine-mediated inflammatory response characterized by elevated levels of pro-inflammatory mediators, resulting in systemic hemodynamic instability, increased capillary permeability, and renal hypoperfusion, ultimately leading to acute tubular injury. In addition, virus-induced endothelial activation promotes a prothrombotic state, microvascular injury, and further impairment of renal perfusion. Collectively, these processes converge to produce acute kidney injury (AKI) and, in severe or prolonged cases, may contribute …

Feasibility Of An Onboarding Program To Facilitate The Transition From Practitioner To Educator, Jennifer R. Washko, Nancy E. Krusen

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

The study examined the feasibility of a faculty onboarding program to support the transition from practitioner to educator. Researchers applied Orsmond’s feasibility objectives (2015). We applied the theoretical model of Occupational Adaptation to analyze program data using Relative Mastery Scale (RMS) scores and satisfaction surveys (n=11). Evaluation suggested program processes were feasible, with outcomes indicating statistically significant change (p < .05) in participants’ perceived effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. Evaluating feasibility supports the implementation of onboarding programs. We recommend additional study to consider the usefulness of onboarding for health or social service professionals transitioning to faculty roles.

Study On The Accuracy Of Varian Eclipse Mlc Modeling When Mlcs Are Open Beyond The Jaw In Breast Cancer Patient Planning Using Aaa And Acuros With Both Dual-Isocentric Technique And Mono-Isocentric Technique., Amy Rogers

Masters Projects

Accurate dose delivery at the chest wall-supraclavicular (CW-SCV) junction remains an important challenge in breast irradiation, especially when multileaf collimator (MLC) leaves are intentionally opened beyond the collimator jaws to improve junction coverage. This study evaluated the dosimetric accuracy of the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system (TPS) at the CW-SCV junction using the Anisotropic Analytical Algorithm (AAA) and Acuros XB calculation algorithms with mono-isocentric and dual-isocentric treatment techniques. A prospective phantom-based study was performed using a solid water phantom and a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. Twenty-four unique three-dimensional conformal treatment plan configurations were created using combinations of beam energy (6 …

Exercise Self-Efficacy And Physical Wellness In A Worksite Wellness Program: Exploring Factor Structure And Perceptions, Micah B. Mcglathery

Dissertations

Exploring Perceptions of Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Wellness in a Worksite Wellness Program

Abstract

Worksite wellness programs are increasingly adopted to address insufficient exercise participation and other health-related behaviors that put employees at risk of chronic disease. Although quantitative outcomes are well-documented, there is limited research exploring how employees perceive these programs' impact on personal behavior change, particularly in relation to exercise self-efficacy. Guided by the Social Cognitive Theory and the Exercise is Medicine initiative, this study qualitatively investigates employee perceptions of a worksite wellness program’s influence on physical wellness and confidence to exercise. A phenomenological approach using semi-structured interviews …

Genetic Associations With Pulmonary Embolism Among Those With A Deep Vein Thrombosis: The International Network Against Venous Thrombosis Consortium, Susana Lozano-Esparza, Gabrielle E Shakt, Jennifer A Brody, Angel Martinez-Perez, Matthew P Conomos, Marine Germain, Katharine R Clapham, Maris Teder-Laving, Astrid Van Hylckama Vlieg, Anni Kauko, Florian Thibord, Ohanna C L Bezerra, Girish N Nadkarni, Gaëlle Munsch, Therese Haugdahl Nøst, Ellen L Goode, Yuekai Ji, Daniel I Chasman, Alexander P Reiner, Constance Turman, Kerri L Wiggins, Colleen M Sitlani, Juan Carlos Souto, Pamela L Lutsey, Tiffany Bellomo, Estonian Biobank, Million Veteran Program, Ruifang Li-Gao, Aleksi Kristian Winstén, Ming-Huei Chen, Ron Do, Lénaick Gourhant, Kristian Hveem, Sebastian M Armasu, Noémie Saut, Nathan Pankratz, Franco Giulianini, Jeffrey Haessler, Mingyang Song, Robert Olaso, Eric Boerwinkle, Daniel Dochtermann, Jose Manuel Soria, Stephen S Rich, David Smadja, Satoshi Koyama, Frits R Rosendaal, Teemu Niiranen, France Gagnon, Ha My T Vy, Neil Zakai, Catherine Lemarie, Anne Heidi Skogholt, Jean-François Deleuze, James S Pankow, Paul M Ridker, Yuxi Liu, Kenneth M Rice, Saiju Pyarajan, Mary Cushman, Jospeh Emmerich, Bruce M Psaty, Pradeep Natarajan, Andrew D Johnson, Marc A Rodger, Pierre Suchon, Francis Couturaud, Pierre-Emmanuel Morange, Weihong Tang, Charles Kooperberg, Christopher Kabrhel, Maria Sabater-Lleal, David-Alexandre Trégouët, Alisa S Wolberg, Scott M Damrauer, Nicholas L Smith

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), the latter of which often originates from DVT and can be fatal.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify causal genetic factors that alter risk of PE among those with a presumed DVT.

Methods: Using a case-only design of VTE, we conducted meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) in the International Network Against Venous Thrombosis Consortium. Among participants diagnosed with VTE, each study identified those who had a clinically reported PE, with or without a clinically reported DVT; those remaining had isolated DVT. Logistic regression …

Correction To: A Double‑Edged Sword: Ethical And Psychological Implications Of Apoe Genotype Disclosure Across The Lifespan, Diego Iacono

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of July 27, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Receives $2.7 Million HECap Award
• The Inquiring Minds of Student Research
• Grasslands Garden Blooms into a Community Gathering Space
• Incoming M.D. Students Celebrate Completion of Pre-Matriculation Program
• White Plains Youth Bureau Explore Health Care Careers at NYMC
• Hispanics with Met-ALD Face Higher Rates of Serious Liver Complications
• TCDM Welcomes Class of 2030
• Faculty Spotlight: Jin Li, M.D., Ph.D. ’01: A Lifetime Dedicated to Neurology, Education, and Community Service

Dnp Final Report: Improving Rehospitalization Rates And Caregiver Quality Of Life In Outpatient Hospice, Carrie M. Judd

DNP Final Reports

Background: Hospital readmissions among home hospice patients disrupt continuity of care, increase healthcare costs, and may compromise end-of-life preferences.

Purpose: This quality improvement project evaluated the feasibility of implementing a telehealth communication intervention in an outpatient hospice organization. Project aims were to reduce Type I live hospice discharges by at least 2.5% and improve caregiver quality of life (QOL).

Methods: Zoom for Healthcare® video visits and three-way telephone communication supplemented standard nurse practitioner hospice visits during a three-month implementation period. Type I live discharge rates were compared with the organization's baseline quality metrics. Caregiver QOL was measured pre- and post-intervention …

Multiclass Diagnostic Performance And Error Patterns Of A Multimodal Large Language Model In Oral Histopathology: A Who-Aligned Study, Mai Hafez, Fatma E.A Hassanein, Muhammad Talha Hassan, , Mariya Javed, Mai Hamouda, Mohamed Amer, Fatma Saad, Gihan Madkhour, Asmaa Bakr

Dentistry

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance, feature-level agreement, and error patterns of a multimodal large language model (MLLM) across the oral dysplasia–malignancy continuum. Methods: In this retrospective diagnostic accuracy study, 300 histopathology images representing normal oral mucosa (n = 100), oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) (n = 100), and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (n = 100) were evaluated using a standardized two-stage prompting framework consisting of morphological feature extraction followed by structured diagnostic classification. Reference diagnoses were established by three experienced oral pathologists. Interobserver agreement among pathologists was assessed using Fleiss' κ statistics. Primary outcomes included overall accuracy, macro-F1 …

The Role Of Social Emotional Learning In Utah’S Implementation Of Essa, Sharon Walles

Transforming Communities

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), as a policy, offers an additional tool to address the escalating adolescent mental health crisis. By acknowledging the critical link between student well-being, academic success, and evidence-based practices, this policy analysis explores how funding from ESSA can be leveraged to integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) within Utah’s schools. Experts, educators, and parents can be voices to combat misinformation surrounding the recent politicization of SEL and its implementation. This analysis connects Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory, which highlights the interconnectedness of the environment, with the importance of prioritizing mental health within schools to help adolescents with issues …

The Biological Response Of Human Np Cells To Soluble Collagen Vi, Jonathan Dalton, Srikanth N. Divi, Yasmine Eichbaum, Panya Luksanapruksa, Mitchell K. Ng, Rachel Huang, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alex R. Vaccaro, Dessislava Z. Markova, Christopher K. Kepler

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Extracellular matrix (ECM) dysregulation plays a significant role in the development of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). The ECM around the chondrocytes in the nucleus pulposus (NP) is unique in that it contains ColVI. While linked to chondrocyte proliferation in cartilage, ColVI's specific role in IVD degeneration is less clear. Our aim was to determine the expression of ColVI in NP cells from degenerative IVDs, along with the effects of soluble ColVI on NP cells. Thus, we compared the expression levels of ColVI in human degenerated IVD samples, along with the effect of soluble ColVI on primary human NP cells. A …

From Prevention To Intervention: Delirium Order Set Utilization At Pennsylvania's First American College Of Surgeons (Acs) Geriatric Surgery Verified (Gsv) Hospital, Emma Dela Cruz, Rovinder Sandhu Md, Lauren Curcio Msn, Rn, Gero-Bc, Tcrn, Christina Holub Msn, Crnp, Fnp-C, Gs-C

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Oximetry Disparity Due To Skin Color, Sera Wambui Karanja, Kirth W. Steele Do

Research Scholars

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Implementation Of A Network-Wide Pediatric Stroke Protocol, Isabella Latini, Liborio Larussa Md, Teresa M. Romano Md, Matthew Palilonis

Research Scholars

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Assessing Frontline Rehabilitation Clinician Engagement In Quality Improvement And Research: The Role Of Systems Thinking, Psychological Safety, And Advisory Board Support, Synthia Layous, Kasey Hutter Ms, Ccc-Slp, Michael Pechulis Dpt, Heather Monihan Pt, Dpt

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Do Burn Wounds Treated With Dermal Scaffold Need Surgical Reconstruction?, Daniel Magallanes, Melaina Barbe, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Mystery Archives: Administrative File Management & Retention, Mia Mancebo, Amy Kintz, Jonathan Davidson Mba, Mabc, Pmp

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Tavr): Does The Surgical Location Impact Outcomes?, Vaughn Mccain, Sam Veluz, Zachary Onsinyo, Bryan D. Nelson Mba, Cphq, Nrp, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare, Sean Mcclain, Terry Purcell Mba

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Operative Room Turnover And Efficiency Transitioning Between Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Part Of Jefferson Health, Liyana Paiker, Kelsey White Do, Mark Broadwin Md, Rovinder S. Sandhu Md, Jeffrey Glaser Md, Mba

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Management Of Hospitalized Patients With The West Nile Infection At Lehigh Valley Health Network, A Part Of Jefferson Health (Lvhn), Ta'niya Pleasant, Maham Rehman, Raul E Davaro Md

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Improving Efficiency And Cost Effectiveness In Radiology Services Within Urgent Care Imaging Services, Athon Ros, Drew Borger Cpa

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Retrospective Review Of Vaginal Cuff Recurrence Following Hdr Therapy Of Endometrial Or Uterine Cancer, Kaitlyn Shak, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn

Research Scholars

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Using Fecal Diagnostic Tests To Assess The Prevalence Of Fasciola Hepatica In The United States Sheep Population, Brooke A. Delcambre

LSU Master's Theses

Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, is endemic in the Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast of the United States. To provide updated information on F. hepatica prevalence, as part of the USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System Sheep 2024 study, sheep operations in the top 30 sheep-producing states were identified, and producers were invited to participate. For each operation, feces were collected from at least eight sheep and pooled to form a single composite sample. Two methods were used to identify sheep infected with F. hepatica: fecal sedimentation and indirect sandwich ELISA. At the national level, across 318 operations, 7.1 …

Walking The Talk For Dementia: Building Social Networks And Collaborations, Walter D. Dawson, Jenn Reed, Fernando Aguzzoli-Peres, Kate Irving, Sherril B. Gelmon

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Dementia is one of the greatest global health challenges requiring multimodal efforts to address its impact on people and societies. Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD) is a unique global initiative designed to challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia, foster intergenerational dialogue, build a community, and inspire a renewed sense of purpose among participants. A social network analysis (SNA) was conducted to provide greater detail and contextualization of the connections made during WTD and insights into the collaborations that arose from this immersive event which may influence dementia policy, care, and services. Methods A robust, comprehensive, and minimally intrusive …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Crr Programs On Decreasing Hospitalizations And Improving Client Stability While In The Crr Program, Grace Yoshioka, Megan Messa Lpc, Nicholas Waxmonsky Lpc

Research Scholars

Yoshioka, G., Messa, M., & Waxmonsky, N. (2026, July). Evaluating the Effectiveness of CRR Programs on Decreasing Hospitalizations and Improving Client Stability while in the CRR Program. Presented at Research Scholar Presentation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Center for Healthcare Education, Center Valley, PA.

Treatment Patterns And Survival Of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients Seen At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Part Of Jefferson Health (Lvhn) From 2017-2022, Swarna Rishika Suresh, Savitri Skandan Md, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Connecting To The Community Through The Lehigh Valley Practice And Community-Based Research Network, Rachel Rose, Nicole M. Burgess Bs, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, Ashwini Kamath Mulki Md, Mbbs, Mph, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms, Roya Hamadani Mph

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

To Be Understood: The Impact Of Professional Medical Interpreters On Patient Satisfaction, Kassia Kuczynski, Joumana De Santiago

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.