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Evaluating The Influence Of Trypanosomiasis On Murine Model Using Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract As A Trypanocidal Agent, Fatima M. Madaki, Adamu Y. Kabiru, Ogunrombi D. Clinton, Sakariyau A. Waheed, Yunusa O. Ibrahim

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Trypanosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by trypanosomes, which are flagellate protozoa transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, manifests with symptoms including substantial weight loss, anemia, fever, edema, adenitis, dermatitis, and nervous disorders. This research investigated the impact of trypanosomiasis on a murine model while utilizing Corchorus olitorius leaf extract as a potential trypanocidal agent. An acute toxicity analysis was conducted following Lorke's method, and the antitrypanosomal efficacy was assessed in rats at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg over three weeks, monitoring changes in parasitemia count, body weight, and hematological parameters. Additionally, lipid profile, electrolyte concentration, and …

Advancing School Nursing Practice: A Novel Approach To Screening For Gastrointestinal Disorders In Children, Ashley Bunting, Isabella Cavlan

Nursing | Student Research Posters

California schools currently only screen for vision and hearing, leaving many other health concerns unaddressed. Among these, gastrointestinal (GI) health is particularly significant, as digestive disorders can lead to severe consequences, like malnutrition and stunted growth. By incorporating routine GI screenings, school nurses can promote the early detection of disease, allowing for timely intervention and improved health outcomes in children.

Based on existing literature, we have developed a novel pediatric GI screening tool for school nurses to use in routine screenings, presented below.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Bundle For Hypertension Outcomes In Adult Patients Receiving Care In Public Health Clinics, Christine Jennifer Victorian

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Background: Hypertension (HTN) that is not adequately controlled leads to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart disease. It affects 116 million adults (47%) in the United States (U.S.). The HTN compliance rate in a South Texas public health clinic was 64%, below the national benchmark of 76%. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) was recommended in a joint statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Literature evidence revealed that the HBPM bundle increased BP control (< 140/90 mmHg) compliance.

Methods: A quality improvement (QI) bundle was initiated to address the low HTN compliance rate from a quality management perspective. …

Guideline For Screening Of Trichomonas Vaginalis Infections In The Correctional Setting, Nahirobi J. Madrid Antunez

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Objective: This guideline project focused on creating a screening guideline for T. vaginalis that would benefit healthcare providers in a correctional healthcare setting for incarcerated females entering the facility.

Methods: A literature review was conducted. The PubMed and MEDLINE search engines, were used to obtain medical, biomedical and life sciences literature, and CINAHL for nursing and allied health resources, Governmental agency sites, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), were also explored. Guideline recommendations were extrapolated from the literature review, and then rated by, stakeholders.

Results: Several overarching themes were identified. Screening of asymptomatic women for T. …

Developing Toolkit For Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder In An Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Brittany J. Johnson Dnp, Fnp-C

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Autistic adults are at higher risk of being diagnosed with co-occurring health conditions, and yet they are a vulnerable group for disparities in access and outcomes. One of the key barriers to better outcomes is poor patient-provider communication. This study the use of AASPIRE’s AHAT communication toolkit as a channel between healthcare workers and autistic adults to facilitate their appointments within the outpatient oncology department, as well as assessing healthcare providers’ knowledge and self-efficacy in caring for the patients. Sixteen healthcare providers (12 registered nurses and four patient care assistants) completed pre and post intervention surveys and utilized the AHAT …

Developing Radiosensitizers To Enhance Radiotherapy In Treating Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, Zeta Chow

Theses and Dissertations--Clinical and Translational Science

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET) is a heterogeneous group of malignancies arising from multipotent neuroendocrine stem cells in the gastrointestinal tract. The incidence of GEP-NET continues to rise, possibly due to the advancement of imaging and biomarkers available for diagnosis. However, even though the majority of patients are diagnosed with low-grade and localized disease, a significant percentage of patients present with advanced-stage metastatic disease with poor prognosis in months to a few years. These advanced-stage GEP-NET patients can also present with a variety of debilitating symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life. The role of palliative-intent surgery is limited, and …

Predicting Endothelium-Dependent Diastolic Function (Fmd)And Its Correlation With The Degree Of Coronary Artery Disease (Cad) And Plaque Vulnerability For Cardiovascular Events, Guangming Zhang, Jing Yang, Hanghang Xing, Hongning Yin, Guoqing Gu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the correlation between vascular endothelium-dependent diastolic function (FMD) and the degree of coronary artery disease (CAD), plaque vulnerability, and its predictive value for cardiovascular events.

METHODS: Initially, patients (n=100) who were admitted from January 2020 to January 2021 and intended to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were selected. Further, FMD in all patients was determined before the procedure and divided into a high-FMD group (≥4.2%) and a low-FMD group (

RESULTS: No significant differences were observed concerning general information, number of coronary arteries-associated branches, lesion type, involvement of the left main stem (LM), the …

Autonomic Modulation Of Cardiac Function In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Jenna Rose Disser

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic heart disorder. HCM is characterized by cardiac hypertrophy, fibrosis, and an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Previous studies in humans with HCM have demonstrated increased cardiac norepinephrine spillover and reduced beta-1 receptor (β1R) expression in the left ventricle (LV). We have previously demonstrated that cardiac sympathetic tone is elevated in an alpha-tropomyosin mutant mouse model of HCM. We hypothesized that HCM mice would demonstrate reduced β1R expression in the LV and attenuated heart rate (HR) and dP/dt max responses to ramped infusion of the β1R agonist, dobutamine. …

Sunitinib Induced Gomerular Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Aisha Khan

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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A Case Of Sore Throat And Dizziness, Victoria Gordon, Anita Datta

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Thoracic Spine Lesion With Paralysis: A Rare Presentation Of Plasmacytoma, Daniel Khashchuk, Natarajan Venkatayan

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Utility Of Diagnostic Radiology Imaging Techniques In The Diagnosis And Characterization Of Saccular Aneurysm Involving The Right Internal Jugular Vein: A Case Report And Brief Review Of Literature, Javier Hernandez, Poyan Rafiei

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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An Interesting Case Of Hypothyroidism In The Critical Care Setting, Lance Mwangi, Ladi Larry

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Critical Airway Obstruction Secondary To Acute Necrotizing Tracheitis, Vishesh Persaud, Austin Makadia, S Choudhury, A Chohan, Abhay Vakil

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Ipsilateral Hemi-Diaphragmatic Paralysis After Intra Scalene Nerve Block: A Rare But Reported Entity, Vishesh Persaud, Austin Makadia, Saad Choudhry, A Chohan, Abhay Vakil

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Treatment Of Hyperkinetic Gallbladder With Cholecystectomy: A Case Report And Literary Review, Rachel Wright, Duyen Quach, Kayla Nguyen, Gabriella Tavera, Mike Liang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Spontaneous Superior And Inferior Pancreaticouduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysms In The Setting Of A Retoroperitoneal Hematoma Surrounding The Pancreatic Head, Asad Rehman, Jordan Torres, Salman Islam, Bushra Bangash, Lakshmi Tatineni, Aneesha Shaju

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Screen It Out! Improving Colon Cancer Screening Among Kingwood Clinic Patients, Daniel J. Avila Castillo, Bhavin Patel, Dhruv Patel, Rajeev Raghavan, Zuhair Ali

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Artificial Intelligence Response To Common Medication Concerns With Heart Failure Gdmt In Outpatient Setting, Dominique Pean, Laaraeb Nadeem, Suhas Kandimalla, Brotee Rahman

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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A Case To Cause Pause, Kai Tubb, Stevley Koshy

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Intracrnial Hemorrhage And Ecg Changes, Negar Niknam, Eric N. Riha, Bushra Bangash, Parshvi Patel, Skantha K. Manjunath, Gnananandh Jayaraman, Ramesh Kesavan, Siva T. Sarva

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Clinical Impact Of Indeterminate Quantiferon-Tb Test Results For A Patient With Recurrent Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares, Asad Rehman, Bushra Bangash, Aashka Patel, Anam Zara, Hong Thai, Ismail Hader

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Unusual Delayed Invasive Infection With Staphylococcus Capitis Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Case Report And Literature Review, Suhas Tatapudi, Daniel J. Avila Castillo, Ibrahim Yazji

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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An Eluding Case Of Glomerulonephritis Found To Be Fibrillary In Nature, Julien Ogilvie, Amanda Tchakarov

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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A Rare Case Of Infected Bronchogenic Cyst Growing Salmonella Enterica, Diane S. Habib, Jordan Torres, Salman Alim

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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A Case Of Heyde Syndrome: Management And Anti-Coagulation, Muhammad Siddiqi, Hamza Naveed, Ashley Charales, Marloe Prince Jr.

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Surgical Management Of Massive Localized Lymphedema: A Case Report, Joseph Daodu, Alexys Ramos, Rainna Coelho, Natalia Cavagnaro, Mike Liang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Understanding Hypomagnesemia In Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome, Aashka Patel, Sakina Haider, Thomas Hoang, Rajeev Raghavan

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Case Of Bilateral Glaucoma, Raj Patel, Hengameh Pajer, Rasheed Lawal

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

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Novel Engineering Approaches For Orthopedic Injury Treatment And Infection Diagnosis, Cynthia Co

Bioengineering Dissertations - Archive

Bioengineering has made significant contributions to the treatment of orthopedic injury through interdisciplinary approaches. Central to these advancements are many orthopedic implants, including anchors and joint replacements, which have been designed to restore mobility. Despite their functional efficacy, these products have limited lifespan and are associated with many complications, such as implant-associated infection. The success of implant design and function, both in the short and long term, is paramount for enhancing patient outcomes and overall well-being. Therefore, my thesis work is dedicated to addressing these critical challenges, aiming to maximize their treatment effect while minimizing the implant-associated complications.

Long-term patient …