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Magnetization Transfer Ratio In The Typically Developing Pediatric Spinal Cord: Normative Data And Age Correlation, Sara Naghizadeh Kashani, Iswarya Vel, Zahra Sadeghi Adl, Shiva Shahrampour, Devon Middleton, Mahdi Alizadeh, Laura Krisa, Scott Faro, Slimane Tounekti, Julien Cohen-Adad, Feroze Mohamed

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study presents automated atlas-based magnetization transfer (MT) measurements of the typically developing pediatric cervical spinal cord (SC). We report normative MT ratio (MTR) values from the whole cervical cord white matter (WM) and WM tracts, examining variations with age, sex, height, and weight.

METHODS: MT scans of 33 healthy females (mean age = 12.8) and 22 males (mean age = 13.09) were acquired from the cervical SC (C2-C7) using a 3.0 T MRI. Data were processed using the SC Toolbox, segmented, and registered to the PAM50 template. Affine and non-rigid transformations co-registered the PAM50 WM atlas …

Traumatic Dislocation Of The Testis, Blake Chandler, Emily Clifton, Christopher Hulsey

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma In A Nonsmoker Presenting With Pathological Humeral Fracture, Nicholas Fuerstenau, Grant Cookson, Smit Jani

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Diagnosis Of Hibernoma: A Case Report Of A Benign Adipose Tumor With Radiological And Histopathological Features, Pavan Patel, Himani Patel, Patrick Mullinix

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

A Case Of A Cough Unveiling Pulmonary Amyloidosis, Conner Dalton, Timothy Kocher, Chase Tenewitz, Benjamin Goldsmith

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Volvulus Of A Wandering Spleen: A Case Report, Curtis Bethel, Allison Thompson

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Endovascular Management Of High-Grade Inferior Mesenteric Artery Stenosis Via Left Radial Approach, Julia Iman, John Mcgue

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Comparing The Patient Shielding Practices For Healthcare Facilities In Southeast Georgia, Genesis Horton

Honors College Theses

Since the discovery of X-rays in 1895, research has consistently been conducted on their capabilities and limitations in healthcare. One primary focus of interest is patient shielding, especially regarding radiation protection and patient safety. Introduced in the mid-1900s, patient shielding has been practiced to protect the gonads, the thyroid, and other radiosensitive body parts. This research project investigated common shielding protocols implemented in healthcare facilities, specifically within Southeast Georgia. This study utilized anonymized in-person interviews with local imaging departments regarding their procedures and protocols for patient shielding. Results from these interviews have been analyzed and compared to shielding best practices …

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Barbotage And Ultrasonic Tenotomy For Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy, Toru Omodani

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT) is a common source of shoulder pain caused by calcium deposits within the rotator cuff tendons. Ultrasound-guided interventions have emerged as effective, minimally invasive alternatives to surgery for symptomatic cases unresponsive to conservative treatments. This review summarizes two primary techniques: percutaneous needle barbotage and percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy. In needle barbotage, one or two needles are inserted under ultrasound guidance to inject and aspirate saline, thereby fragmenting and removing the calcific deposit. This method yields rapid pain relief and improved shoulder function, with follow-up imaging often demonstrating near-complete deposit resolution. For particularly hard or recalcitrant deposits, …

Balancing Regeneration And Resistance: Targeting Dclk1 To Mitigate Gastrointestinal Radiation Injury And Oncogenesis, Landon L. Moore, Jerry Jaboin, Milton L. Brown, Courtney W. Houchen

Department of Medicine Faculty Publications

Ionizing radiation (IR) poses a dual challenge in medicine; while essential for cancer therapy, it inflicts collateral damage to normal tissues, particularly the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. High-dose IR triggers acute radiation syndrome (ARS), characterized by crypt stem cell depletion, mucosal barrier disruption, inflammation, and potential progression to fibrosis and secondary malignancy. Emerging evidence identifies the epithelial kinase doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1)—highly expressed in GI tuft cells and cancer stem-like cells—as a master regulator of post-IR responses. DCLK1 integrates DNA repair (via p53/ATM), and survival signaling (via NF-κB, TGF-β, and MAPK) to promote epithelial regeneration, yet these same mechanisms contribute to …

Sarcoidosis With Isolated Osseous Manifestations Mimicking Metastatic Malignancy, Ahmed Ismail, Ahmed Saleh, Yanis Boumber

Department of Medicine Faculty Publications

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that commonly involves multiple organ systems, with the lungs and lymph nodes most frequently affected. Osseous involvement, although recognized, is considered uncommon and often overlooked due to its nonspecific clinical and radiographic features. Patients may be asymptomatic or present with pain, swelling, and functional limitations of the affected limb. Imaging can reveal findings such as bone lesions that mimic malignancy, including lytic or sclerotic changes. Diagnosis relies on histopathological confirmation of non-caseating granulomas. Treatment is directed at symptom relief and preservation of limb function. Here, we present a rare case of isolated …

Multidisciplinary Emergent Control Of Traumatic Neovaginal Bleeding After Foreign-Body Insertion In The Early Postoperative Period After Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty., Tanisha S Kashikar, Christopher D Mcclung, Michal A Radomski, Anand K Joshi, David C Evans

Trauma and Acute Care Articles

As gender-affirming surgery becomes more widespread, it is important that healthcare providers recognize complications related to gender-affirming surgery. Although rates of postoperative bleeding after gender-affirming vaginoplasty are relatively low, it is imperative that this potentially life-threatening complication is recognized and managed quickly. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of neovaginal bleeding that was unable to be controlled intraoperatively by suture ligation.

Percutaneous Stenting As Treatment For Chylothorax From Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: A Case Report, Arta Kasaeian, Taylor Hoffman, Mohammad Ghasemi Rad, David Wynne, David Léon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Superior vena cava syndrome is a condition that results from obstruction of the superior vena cava, the etiology of which can be benign or malignant. The impaired venous return can cause facial and upper extremity swelling, dyspnea, and neurologic symptoms. Chylothorax is a rare complication of superior vena cava syndrome. We report a case of a 69-year-old male with end-stage renal disease, who developed both a chylothorax and a contralateral simple pleural effusion secondary to superior vena cava syndrome. He was successfully treated with percutaneous endovascular stenting.

Feasibility And Impact Of Knowledge-Based Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Awusi Kavuma, Solomon Kibudde, Yao Hao, Baozhou Sun

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background and purpose: A high-quality treatment planning process is crucial in advanced radiotherapy techniques to ensure adequate dose to the target volume (TV) and sparing of organs at risk (OARs). This process often requires intensive labor, creating barriers for deployment in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to establish the feasibility of implementing knowledge-based auto-planning to facilitate clinical efficiency and increase patient throughput in an LMIC.

Materials and methods: We evaluated 60 randomly selected VMAT manual plans (VMPs), including 10 for each of the following sites: head and neck, oesophagus, breast, prostate, cervical, and rectal cancers. Using the same …