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Student Perception Of The Impact Of Audience Response Software In A Team-Based Learning Self-Care Course, Clark Kebodeaux, Leslie Woodyard, Golden Peters, Patrick Finnegan

Pharmacy Practice and Science Presentations

Objectives: Evidence evaluating audience response systems (ARS) used in team-based learning (TBL) compared to traditional classes is limited. The objectives of this study are to evaluate student perceptions of the technology and compare students’ assessment of technology with their performance.

Method: TBL was implemented in the required self-care course (PP2120: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care: Non-prescription drugs) at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and an audience response system was implemented in Fall 2015. At the conclusion of the course, a web-based survey was administered to students.

Results: Of the 29 students who successfully completed the course, 23 (79%) completed the survey. …

Implementation Of Community Pharmacy Dispensing Software (Mydispense) In An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Course, Clark Kebodeaux, Keith Sewell

Pharmacy Practice and Science Presentations

Objectives: MyDispense is an interactive community pharmacy simulation program designed to build students’ confidence related to community pharmacy practice. MyDispense was implemented in the Advanced Pharmacy Practice course at St. Louis College of Pharmacy during the P3 year as an activity and assessment for competency in the community pharmacy setting. In order to make future curriculum improvements, the objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness and applicability of the MyDispense program into a required course.

Method: The study will consist of an anonymous online survey available to students in the Advanced Pharmacy Practice course for two weeks following …

Pharmart: The Art Of Bringing Faculty, Librarians, And Students Together, Mickel Paris, Edward L. Rogan, R. Stark, Cassie Etter, Kate Dopkins

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Presentations

No abstract provided.

Admission Criteria As Predictors Of Student Success, Kelly M. Shields, Eunhee Kim, Jennifer K. Grundey, Lindsey M. Peters

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Objective: Evaluate impact of various admission criteria elements (cognitive, behavioral) as predictors of first-term college GPA and on-time graduation.

Methods & Results: Predictive models were developed to examine if the current admission criteria: high school GPA (HSGPA), ACT Composite score, interview score, etc are significant predictors for student success defined as first-term college GPA, on-time graduation among PharmD students at a direct entry private university. The study sample consisted of 395 pharmacy students matriculated as first-time freshmen students during fall 2007 through fall 2009. Results from the hierarchical linear regression analysis indicated that both HSGPA and ACT Composite score were …

Career Mentoring: Helping Students Climb The Ladder To Success, Kelly Shields, Jennifer K. Grundey, Jenelle Sobotka

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Research News. Publications, 2016. Volume 1, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar

Publications (2015-)

Publications that appeared during the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016

July 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Sustained Release Of Topical Anesthetics, Michael Jay

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents

A composition and method to alleviate oral mucosal discomfort and irritation in an orthodontic patient. A wax matrix containing less that 15% analgesic/anesthetic agent such as benzocaine and excipients enhanced and extended release of the analgesic/anesthetic agent compared to known art formulations. The composition exhibited desirable aesthetic properties, was easy to apply, and the relatively lower concentration of active agent provided enhanced safety.

A Mechanical Study Of Cancer Drug-Receptor Interactions, Specifically In G-Quadruplex Dna And Topoisomerase I Enzymes, Kelly Ann Mulholland

Theses and Dissertations

Computational methods are becoming essential in drug discovery as they provide information that traditional drug development methods lack. Using these methods to understand drug-receptor interactions in detail, researchers are able to efficiently design promising drug candidates. In this study, extra precision Glide docking, molecular dynamics simulations and MMGBSA binding energy calculations provided information about the binding behavior of small molecules to two specific targets for current cancer therapeutics: G-quadruplex DNA and Topoisomerase I enzyme. The first study focuses on the compound Telomestatin, which induces apoptosis of various cancer cells with a relatively low effect on somatic cells due to its …

Assessment Of Texan Pharmacists' Attitudes, Behaviors, And Preferences Related To Continuing Pharmacy Education, Fadi M. Alkhateeb, Omar F. Attarabeen, Alameddine Sarah

Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Background: Whether the available Continuing Education (CE) programs meet pharmacists’ continuously increasing needs and preferences is open to question.

Objectives: to investigate pharmacists’ perceptions and attitudes concerning available CE programs, evaluate the pharmacists’ choices with regard to selecting among different CE programs, and investigate the factors that are associated with preference to utilize online CE programs.

Method: A 17-question survey was developed and mailed to a random sample of 600 Texan pharmacists. In addition to collecting basic demographic information, the survey investigated pharmacists’ choices with regard to delivery and content of CE programs, motivations to participation in CE programs, and …

College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)

[Page] 2 Randy Schekman The Hoch Family Lecturer tells how his road to the Nobel Prize began at a California secondhand store.
[Page] 3 Welcome to South Dakota Visiting Japanese professor’s impressions of American pharmacy education during three-week visit.
[Page] 4 Progress against cancer Immunotherapy presents “exciting” treatment option, Francis Miller Lecturer reports.
[Page] 6 A song and a dance Junior class in medical laboratory science program creates winning video in national contest.
[Page] 8 International rotations Eleven students experience Europe on a three-week rotation; two others serve in Honduras for a month.
[Page] 10 Career options in pharmacy At …

Natural Products For Infectious Diseases, Kang-Ju Kim, Xiangqian Liu, Takashi Komabayashi, Seung-Il Jeong, Serkan Selli

Dental Medicine Faculty Publications

Editorial introduction to Natural Products For Infectious Diseases, the 2016 special issue of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including 7 research articles and 1 review article addressing the efficacies of natural products for treating infectious diseases, such as infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria, viral influenza, coccidiosis, leishmaniasis, infectious septic shock, and biofilm formation. These articles represent pharmacological activity tests, investigation of action mechanisms of natural products, clinical trials with scientific statistical analyses, and phytochemical analyses of bioactive components in medicinal plants, which are important for scientific validation of the use of natural products in alternative and complimentary medicine.

Renin-Angiotensin System Gene Expression And Neurodegenerative Diseases., Benjamin Goldstein, Robert Charles Speth, Malav Suchin Trivedi

Faculty Articles

HYPOTHESIS: Single nucleotide polymorphisms and altered gene expression of components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

INTRODUCTION: Drugs that interact with the RAS have been shown to affect the course of neurodegenerative disease, suggesting that abnormalities in the RAS may contribute to neurodegenerative disease.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and gene expression data for 14 RAS-related proteins was carried out for five neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, narcolepsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis.

RESULTS: No single nucleotide polymorphisms in any of the 14 RAS-related protein genes were significantly associated with …

Implementing Prophylactic Amiodarone In Heart Surgery To Reduce Post -Operative Atrial Fibrillation, John M. Russell Msn, Apn, Fnp-Bc, Denise Wilson Phd, Apn, Fnp, Cde

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to evaluate a practice change of implementing peri-operative amiodarone infusion for cardiac surgical patients at a large northern Illinois hospital to reduce the incidence of post-operative atrial fibrillation. Evidence supports use of prophylactic amiodarone as a strategy to reduce its incidence. The sequelae of untreated post-op atrial fibrillation include increased risk of embolic stroke, extended hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs.

Data Sources: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgical Database is a validated research tool used to collect comprehensive data on its member surgeons. A pre/post intervention case-controlled retrospective study design …

The Study Of The Influence Of Formulation And Process Variables On The Properties Of Simvastatin-Phospholipid Complex, Suprit Saoji, Veena S. Belgamwar, Sanket S. Dharashivkar, Aniket A. Rode, Connor Mack, Vivek S. Dave

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of the formulation and process variables on the entrapment efficiency of simvastatin-phospholipid complex (SPC), prepared with a goal of improving the solubility and permeability of simvastatin.

Method: The SPC was prepared using a solvent evaporation method. The influence of formulation and process variables on simvastatin entrapment was assessed using a central composite design. An additional SPC was prepared using the optimized variables from the developed quadratic model. This formulation was characterized for its physical-chemical properties. The functional attributes of the optimized SPC formulation were analyzed by apparent aqueous …

Red-Shifted Aequorin Variants Incorporating Non-Canonical Amino Acids: Applications In In Vivo Imaging, Kristen M. Grinstead, Laura Rowe, Mark Ensor, Smita Joel, Pirouz Daftarian, Emre Dikici, Jean-Marc Zingg, Sylvia Daunert

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

The increased importance of in vivo diagnostics has posed new demands for imaging technologies. In that regard, there is a need for imaging molecules capable of expanding the applications of current state-of-the-art imaging in vivo diagnostics. To that end, there is a desire for new reporter molecules capable of providing strong signals, are non-toxic, and can be tailored to diagnose or monitor the progression of a number of diseases. Aequorin is a non-toxic photoprotein that can be used as a sensitive marker for bioluminescence in vivo imaging. The sensitivity of aequorin is due to the fact that bioluminescence is a …

Sharing Success: Expansion Of A Tutor-Run Assessment Method To Multiple Courses And Colleges, Melinda E. Lull, Ashley N. Castleberry, Jennifer L. Mathews, Sarah Thornton, Ryan Mckelvie

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Objectives: In 2014, data were presented on a successful pilot program using quizzes written by tutors in a single course at Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The objective of this study was to use the methods from the pilot to expand the program to other pharmacology courses at Wegmans School of Pharmacy as well as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy.

Methods: Methods from the previous study were replicated, whereby tutors wrote weekly quizzes administered using ExamSoft®. The optional quizzes were openly accessible to students in preparation for course exams. Performance data were collected from students in …

Path To Success: Development Of The Pharmacist Through The Continuum Of Pharmacy School And Beyond, Deirdre P. Pierce, Kathryn A. Connor, Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar, Keith Delmonte, David Mccaffrey, Angela Nagel, Melinda E. Lull, Jennifer L. Mathews, Anne Schweighardt, Judianne Slish, Elizabeth Sutton Burke, Melanie Symoniak, Matthew Zak, Christine R. Birnie Phd, Jack Brown

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Objective: To explore the processes and opportunities provided in the co-curriculum of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP) that contribute to the development of successful pharmacy graduates.

Methods: Pharmacy career preparation begins at orientation with workshops on emotional intelligence, leadership, and the APhA Career Pathway Evaluation Program. During the P1 through P4 years, the optional Student Development Workshop Series (SDW) offers seminars for students on a variety of topics including time management, exam taking strategies/anxiety management, learning styles, personal “brand” creation, CV/portfolio development, and interview soft skills. All students may participate in the annual WSoP Career Day, which offers networking …

Research News. Grants, 2016. Volume 1, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar

Grants (2015-)

Grants and contracts awarded during January-June 2016

Nsu Sharks Rx-Summer, 2016, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Mtor: Alzheimer's Disease Prevention For Apoe4 Carriers, Ai-Ling Lin, D. Allan Butterfield, Arlan Richardson

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Chlor-Amidine, A Novel Pad Inhibitor, As An Effective Drug For The Treatment Of Ulcerative Colitis And Prevention Of Colorectal Cancer, Erin Witalison

Theses and Dissertations

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. This disease is associated with inflammation and ulceration of the colonic epithelium, leading to an increased risk for the development of UC-associated colorectal cancer (CRC). Current UC medications are designed to manage the symptoms and induce remission; however, several challenges are faced with current treatment options. 5-aminosalicyclic acid and corticosteroids have few side effects, but have limited efficacy and often the disease becomes refractory. Biologics are introduced after initial treatments fail, but serious side effects are often associated with these …

The Effect Of Depression And Antidepressants On Cost, Survival And Adherence To Hormone Therapy In Breast Cancer, Virginia Noxon

Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Breast cancer patients with a depression diagnosis before or after cancer diagnosis have increased cost, shorter survival time and reduced adherence to hormone therapy. Treating depression in these patients should improve these outcomes; however, there is scarce literature on this topic. Currently, no study has determined the association of concurrent depression while adjusting for a history of depression or treating depression with antidepressants with cost, survival and adherence to hormone therapy. This study has two objectives: 1) to determine the association of concurrent depression with cost, survival and adherence to hormone therapy adjusting for a history of depression 2) …

Engagement In A Diverse Urban Community To Describe Community Residents’ Perceptions Of Pharmacists As Immunizers, Anthony J. Pattin, Zachary Rowe, Paul Kilgore, Nada Farhat, Stephen Kaurala, Linda Kaljee

Department of Pharmacy Practice

Objective: To describe the perceptions of pharmacist-delivered vaccination services among community members that live in a diverse urban metropolitan area and to identify potential strategies to improve the use of vaccines provided by pharmacists.

Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Metropolitan urban diverse community in Wayne County, MI.

Participants: Individuals 50 years of age and older that reside in a defined urban metropolitan community.

Intervention: Four, 45-minute, focus group discussions were conducted to gather the experiences and perceptions of participants around pharmacists that immunize. A focus group guide was developed to facilitate focus group sessions.

Main Outcome Measures: Focus group discussions were …

Predictors Of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome In Buprenorphine Exposed Newborn: Can Cord Blood Buprenorphine Metabolite Levels Help?, Darshan Shah, Stacy Brown, Nick Hagemeier, Shimin Zheng, Amy Kyle, Jason Pryor, Nilesh Dankhara, Piyuesh Singh

ETSU Faculty Works

Background

Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid used for the treatment of opioid dependence. Opioid use, including buprenorphine, has been increasing in recent years, in the general population and in pregnant women. Consequently, there has been a rise in frequency of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), associated with buprenorphine use during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to investigate correlations between buprenorphine and buprenorphine-metabolite concentrations in cord blood and onset of NAS in buprenorphine exposed newborns.

Methods

Nineteen (19) newborns who met inclusion criteria were followed after birth until discharge in a double-blind non-intervention study, after maternal consent. Cord blood and …

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase Ii Trial Investigating The Safety And Immunogenicity Of Modified Vaccinia Ankara Smallpox Vaccine (Mva-Bn®) In 56-80-Year-Old Subjects, Richard N. Greenberg, Christine M. Hay, Jack T. Stapleton, Thomas C. Marbury, Eva Wagner, Eva Kreitmeir, Siegfried Röesch, Alfred Von Krempelhuber, Philip Young, Richard Nichols, Thomas P. Meyer, Darja Schmidt, Josef Weigl, Garth Virgin, Nathaly Arndtz-Wiedemann, Paul Chaplin

Internal Medicine Faculty Publications

Background Modified Vaccinia Ankara MVA-BN^® is a live, highly attenuated, viral vaccine under advanced development as a non-replicating smallpox vaccine. In this Phase II trial, the safety and immunogenicity of Modified Vaccinia Ankara MVA-BN^® (MVA) was assessed in a 56–80 years old population.

Methods MVA with a virus titer of 1 x 10⁸ TCID₅₀/dose was administered via subcutaneous injection to 56–80 year old vaccinia-experienced subjects (N = 120). Subjects received either two injections of MVA (MM group) or one injection of Placebo and one injection of MVA (PM group) four weeks apart. Safety was evaluated …

High Activity Mutants Of Butyrylcholinesterase For Cocaine Hydrolysis, Chang-Guo Zhan, Fang Zheng, Wenchao Yang, Liu Xue, Shurong Hou

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents

Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) polypeptide variants of the presently-disclosed subject matter have enhanced catalytic efficiency for (−)-cocaine, as compared to wild-type BChE. Pharmaceutical compositions of the presently-disclosed subject matter include a BChE polypeptide variant having an enhanced catalytic efficiency for (−)-cocaine. A method of the presently-disclosed subject matter for treating a cocaine-induced condition includes administering to an individual an effective amount of a BChE polypeptide variant, as disclosed herein, to lower blood cocaine concentration.

Delinking Investment In Antibiotic Research And Development From Sales Revenues: The Challenges Of Transforming A Promising Idea Into Reality, Kevin Outterson, Unni Gopinathan, Charles Clift, Anthony So, Chantal Morel, John-Arne Røttingen

Faculty Scholarship

1. The current business model for antibiotics is plagued by market failures and perverse incentives that both work against conservation efforts and provide insufficient rewards to drive the development of much-needed new treatments for resistant infection.

2. Many new incentive mechanisms have been proposed to realign incentives and support innovation and conservation over the long term. The most promising of these are based on the idea of delinking rewards from sales volume of the antibiotic — the notion of “delinkage.”

3. Some critical design issues for delinkage remain, such as how to secure access to badly needed new products when …

Less Drugs But Lots Of Drug News To Open 2016, Rodney Richmond

Faculty Research ​and Publications

No abstract provided.

Role Of Histidine 547 Of Human Dopamine Transporter In Molecular Interaction With Hiv-1 Tat And Dopamine Uptake, Yaxia Yuan, Pamela M. Quizon, Wei-Lun Sun, Jianzhuang Yao, Jun Zhu, Chang-Guo Zhan

Molecular Modeling and Biopharmaceutical Center Faculty Publications

HIV-1 Tat plays an important role in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) by disrupting neurotransmission including dopamine uptake by human dopamine transporter (hDAT). Previous studies have demonstrated that HIV-1 Tat directly binds to hDAT and some amino-acid mutations that attenuate the hDAT-Tat binding also significantly decreased dopamine uptake activity of hDAT. This combined computational-experimental study demonstrates that histidine-547 (H547) of hDAT plays a crucial role in the hDAT-Tat binding and dopamine uptake by hDAT, and that the H547A mutation can not only considerably attenuate Tat-induced inhibition of dopamine uptake, but also significantly increase the V_max of hDAT for dopamine uptake. …