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The Effect Of Amphibian Host Ecology And Evolution On The Pathogen Dynamics Of Ranavirus, Lauren V. Ash

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

Emerging infectious diseases threaten amphibian species around the globe. Ranavirus (Family: Iridoviridae) is associated with the majority of amphibian deaths in North America, with some species exhibiting mass mortality events in short periods of time. In contrast, some amphibian species show the capacity to resist or tolerate infection. Resistant individuals exhibit reduced infection intensity, while tolerant individuals display reduced fitness effects given the infection intensity. My research focused on how amphibian host dynamics at community, population, and individual-level scales relate to the wide variation in Ranavirus prevalence and severity. Through my work, I documented the first reports of Ranavirus in …

Microevolution In Staphylococcus Aureus: Does Exposure To Sub-Lethal Levels Of Cinnamon Bark Oil Lead To Changes In Antimicrobial Susceptibility?, Heather Sandra Schuettner

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant and multi-drug resistant bacteria presents a growing global health issue recognized by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are associated with longer hospital stays, higher treatments costs, and increased mortality compared to infections caused by antibiotic-susceptible pathogens. The global increase in antibiotic resistance is driven in part by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture. Staphylococcus aureus can infect humans and animals, and strains that are resistant to one or more antibiotics are common. Many plant essential oils have antimicrobial properties. Essential …

Microevolution In Staphylococcus Aureus: Does Exposure To Sub-Lethal Levels Of Cinnamon Bark Oil Lead To Changes In Antimicrobial Susceptibility?, Heather Sandra Schuettner

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant and multi-drug resistant bacteria presents a growing global health issue recognized by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are associated with longer hospital stays, higher treatments costs, and increased mortality compared to infections caused by antibiotic-susceptible pathogens. The global increase in antibiotic resistance is driven in part by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture. Staphylococcus aureus can infect humans and animals, and strains that are resistant to one or more antibiotics are common. Many plant essential oils have antimicrobial properties. Essential …

An Initiative To Educate And Support Young Adults Diagnosed With Hypertension, Page Tomlinson

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

An Initiative to Educate and Support Young Adults Diagnosed with Hypertension

Page Tomlinson, BS, RN, DNPc

Background: Hypertension is a common diagnosis in the US with significant long-term effects. While guidelines for optimal hypertension management exist, young adults lag behind older adults in treatment and control³. The young adult is arguably more capable of lifestyle changes, primarily due to fewer physical limitations than older adults. Promotion of disease self-management is the most effective way to engage young adults in seeking control over their blood pressure^1,2. Lifestyle modification as a young adult decreases costs of care and …

Implementation Of A Deconditioning Prevention Program: Getting Dressed Makes A Difference, Seleem R. Choudhury

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Implementation of a Deconditioning Prevention Program: Getting Dressed Makes a Difference

Seleem R. Choudhury MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, FAEN

Purpose. Deconditioning by immobility or bed rest affects essential body systems and diminishes functional capacity. Individuals age 65 and older have more hospital stays than any other age group. they also account for one out of three hospital admissions costing healthcare over $330 Billion annually. Numerous studies demonstrate this age group often struggle to get back to normal level of activity. . Empowering patients to dress and wear their own clothes can prevent deconditioning. Benefits to hospitals include reduced cost through …

Communication: A Key To Optimizing Medication Adherence And Cardiac Outcomes, Zachary M. Schwartz

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Master Project Publications

The purpose of this project was to improve how clinicians communicate to patients about cardiovascular medications to the end of improving adherence and optimizing cardiac outcomes. In this project, clinician knowledge and communication confidence with regard to patient education and medication adherence was assessed using a pre-survey. An educational module to increase awareness and improve clinician-patient communication using the teach-back method was provided to inpatient cardiology clinicians consisting of registered nurses and physicians. The goal of the module and communication tool was to improve patient understanding of cardio-protective medications and increase the motivation to adhere to a chronic illness medication …