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From Cough To Crip: The Development Of Codeine From A Purely Medical Substance Into A Popular Recreational Drug, Rhett C. Vaughn

Senior Theses

The research that was conducted aimed to elicit the influence that pop culture has on recreational drug consumption. Specifically, the usage of the drug codeine has become very popular in social media among many influencers. The research focuses on the prevalence of this drug across several media platforms, alongside the growing rate of consumption globally. Research was conducted primarily through combining various databases at various organizations and this study aims to compile the data into one coherent paper regarding codeine in pop culture. While, it cannot be solely attributed to one specific outlet or influence, this study found that alongside …

Gh-05 Exploring Drug Efficacy In The Pediatric Population: Determining The Differences Among Various Drug Classes, William F. Gardner Ii, Brooks T. Mcphail

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Exploring Drug Efficacy in the Pediatric Population: Determining the Differences Among Various Drug Classes

William F. Gardner II¹, M. Jacob Wurst¹, Brooks McPhail, PhD^1,2

¹University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC,

²Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Introduction: Pharmacodynamics is commonly defined as what the drug does to the body. The pharmacodynamic effects of a drug are required to determine its efficacy and safety. Due to the unique nature of pediatric development, and the challenges in doing research on children, the efficacy and safety of many drugs are …