University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Articles
Examining Morbidity and Mortality in Racial and Ethnic Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Historical Perspective
Dwight C. Royston DMSc Fellow, MPAS, PA-C
Topical Treatment of Partial Thickness Thermal Burns
Cristina Bruni
Early Detection of Alzheimer's Dementia
LaKeissa Driver-Phillips
Treatment of Unsafe Pregnancies with Abortion
Nelza B. Pierre-Louis
The characteristics of psoriasis and its conditions
Tamara Shimunov
Does Teaching Implicit Bias Mitigation in Physician Assistant Programs Improve Patient Care?
Abbey Baus
Early Prostate Screening and Interventions to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Black Men
John C. Hubbard
PRP Efficacy in Osteoarthritis: A Clinical Review
Cory A. Crabtree
Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review
Greer O. Trainham
Effectiveness of Disaster Medical Assessment Teams in the Initial Phases of Disaster Response
machel charles
Antibiotic Resistance: Current Data and Proposals to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship
Lynsi C. Blanchard
Prevention and Treatment of Herpes Zoster and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
LaQueena T. Williams
Stigmatization of People with Chronic Pain
James Boesiger
Primary Hyperhidrosis Treatment Options
Michael C. Li
Evaluation of the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder with buprenorphine-naloxone under Medical Supervision in an Outpatient Setting
Hatim Adnan Elhady
An Introduction to the Remediation of Soft Skills in Medical Education: Practice-Based Learning and Improvement and the Role of Feedback Culture
Rebecca Eskew Clawson
Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale: A Physiological Connection between the Heart and the Mind
Rachel M. Seccia
Assessment of Malperfusion Syndrome in Aortic Dissection: Defining an Aortic Dissection Lab Panel
Edward Ranzenbach
Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Intervention of Black Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vanessa L. Freeman
How high blood pressure is killing America
Christy McGorman
Quantitative Holistic Admissions Process for Medical and Physician Assistant Education
Shannon Colvin
The Multifunctional Use of Methadone and Buprenorphine in Patients with Known Substance
Tabatha Poole
Consider the Source
Kathy Jones
Technological Advances in Type 1 Diabetes Management
Carling Skvarca
Asthma: Quit Taking My Breath Away. Disease Review and Treatment Summary
Robert Baye MPAS, PA-C
Treatment of Gestational Diabetes with Metformin
Annelie Roding
Demystifying Hidradenitis: A Case Study
Lisette Hernandez
Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Kirk Mathews
Sometimes The Heart Needs a Little Support: Cardiogenic Shock and The Use of Intraaortic Balloon Pump Versus Impella
Michael A. Mayo
Massive transfusion protocol
Simran K. Dhaliwal
The Long Good-Bye: Supporting Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Michel Statler MLA, PA-C
Allostatic Load in US Special Operations Forces
Nicholas R. Krishnan
Sudden Hearing Loss: An Otologic Emergency
Lauren Maha
Management of Long COVID in the Primary Care Setting
Khaleedah Dannouf
Electronic Alert Systems and Pediatric Sepsis in Emergency Departments: What Have We Learned?
Evelyn Hahn
Effects of Alcohol Use on the Human Health
David Didier
The Blunt Truth: Cannabis for COVID-19?
Desiree K. Goodson
Understanding the Digital Divide in Healthcare in the COVID-19 Era
Stephen G. Foster
Viscosupplementation Intra-Articular Injections Containing Hyaluronic Acid in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment
Samuel Grant Meyers II
The Risk of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers: To Screen or Not to screen?
Sharon L. Coote-Johnson
Prolonged Stress and Depression Illicit Inflammatory and Immune Responses Damaging the Cardiovascular Systems
Zainab Kamara
Prescribing Buprenorphine: The Stigma of Opioid Use Disorder and A Failure to Treat
Kelly S. Harrison PA-C
MOVE Over Depression
Allyson Savery
Management of Dyschromia in Skin of Color using Laser Technology
Landon McCarroll
Estrogen to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease: A Window of Opportunity
Joy M. Hampton MS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Championing the Lipid Clinic: A Cost-Effective Solution to the Heart Disease Pandemic
Bonnie S. Appler
Cervical Disc Replacement: Advantages and Disadvantages
Mariela Jimenez
The Evaluation and Management of Concussions in Young Athletes
Jacob R. Bonilla
Illness Anxiety Disorder in Today's Society
John Balser
Medication-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Look at Mortality and Utilization
Sarah Carpenter
Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Two Forefoot Offloading Techniques: Case Report
Leslie Dunlap
Capability, Capacity and Character of Medical Humanitarian Relief Organizations
William D. Thompson III
Screening for Multiple Myeloma: Should the Geriatric Population be Routinely Screened in Primary Care for MGUS or myeloma?
Courtney Eure-Hart
The Ups and Downs of Weight Loss: Does Weight Cycling Increase Mortality in Adults?
Elizabeth J. Maupin
Skin Cancer in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Lockdown
Nicole Rataj Casady MS, PA-C
Defend the Rectus Abdominis: Prevention and Treatment of Diastasis
Catherine J. Helming-Sauter
Weight Loss Strategies: An Overview
Alyssa Shepard
Epstein-Barr Virus Testing-to-Treatment in Long COVID Patients: A Review and Recommendation
A Teresa Gabiola Shelton
Easing the Burden: The Value of Lifestyle Modifications for Management of Knee Osteoarthritis in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Rashelle L. Maderitz
Assessing Clinical Knowledge and Skills of Physician Assistant Students
Christine E. Charek
Treatment of Gestational Diabetes with Metformin
Annelie C. Roding
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Clinical Review
Meghan C. Field
Sudden Hearing Loss: An Otologic Emergency
Lauren E. Maha
Stimulant Use Disorder (SUD): A Clinical Review
Mike Polewski
Prolonged Stress and Depression Illicit Inflammatory and Immune Responses Damaging the Cardiovascular Systems
Zainab M. Kamara
Kawasaki Disease: A Case Study
Dominic K. Hardatt
Targeted Temperature Management in Post Cardiac Arrest
Abigail Spragins
Cryoanalgesia During Surgical Amputation of the Lower Extremity Prevents the Development of Phantom Limb Pain: A Case Report
Lizabeth A. O'Connor
Reducing the Frequency of Emesis in Children Using Ondansetron in Ketamine Sedation
Kaden Smith, MSPA, PA-C
Acute Diverticulitis: The Outpouching of Management Pathways
Rosalee D. Paroli
Implementing Clinical Decision Pathways (CDPs) for Outpatient Evaluation of Chest Pain
Scott A. Fiorini
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
Larry Alan Wyatt, Christopher H. Warner, Mary R. Walton, Thomas D. Wells, and Gerald T. Delk
Whipple's disease: No longer one in a million?
Heather Garrison
Endovascular versus Open Interventions in Reducing Major Amputations in Peripheral Arterial Disease
Savannah Bird
Surgical Interventions for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure
Andre'lyn T. Williams MPAS, PA-C
Deutetrabenazine for the Management of Chorea in Manifest Huntington Disease
Eric J. Czech MSBS, PA-C
Celiac Disease in Adults: Common Extraintestinal Manifestations and the Importance of Early Recognition
Rebecca A. Costa
Conservative Treatment of Fingertip Amputations
Christopher R. Reed
Fluoxetine Use Following a Cerebrovascular Accident
Michael M. Mueller, MS, PA-C
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia: A Review
Breanna M. Crowley
A Case of Undifferentiated Shock and POCUS Use
Shelly Voigt
The Role of Extended Prophylactic Anticoagulant Treatment in Reducing the Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism
Taljeet Bhakar
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use in Humanitarian Activities
Ashley A. Hughes
Does Size Matter: Comparing the Utilization of Small-bore Chest Tubes to Large-bore Chest Tubes in the Management of Traumatic Hemothorax
Hillary Ann Lewia, MHS, PA-C
A Review Of Vitamin D As It Relates to Pregnancy Outcomes of Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, Preterm Birth, And Gestational Weight.
Caroline M. Eberhardt PA-C
Bridging Gaps: Sexual and Gender Minority Curricular Change in Physician Assistant Education
Carol Fiore
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Diagnosing and Treating Orthodromic vs. Antidromic Activation
Matthew C. Meadows
Recognizing and Reporting of Human Trafficking
Wayne D. Wayt
“I don’t want to say the wrong thing.” Transgender and Gender Diverse Patient Care: Translating Principles into Practice.
Candice Calhoun
The Novel Use of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Heart Failure
Pearl Lynn Olvera
A Review of Antiobesity Drug Therapy
Nicholas P. Peters
Acute Exacerbation of COPD: An Overview of Diagnosis, Inpatient Management, and Preventing Readmission
David Lagueux
Cultural Competency in Physician Assistant Education
Itxia Acevedo-Santiago
Clinical Use of Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain
Kyle A. Griffin
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Andrew S. McCampbell
Physician Associate Burnout
Mary M. Azarewicz
The Lack of Black Physician Associates and its Impact on Concordant Patient Outcomes
Conicka M. Toney, M.S., PA-C
Childhood obesity and the COVID-19 pandemic - New challenges for the healthcare provider
Erin Fairfax
Evaluation and Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy
Ryan J. Garner
Treatment of Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron) Dermatitis (TD)
Amanda D. Hensley
Real-Time Physiological Status Monitoring: Understanding Applications and Limitations for First Responders and Service Members
Rory A. Nichols
Recognition and Management of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Lower Face Vascular Occlusions
Katie Lukovich
Descending Weakness: Dysphagia with Bilateral Upper Extremity Weakness
Russell A. Wheeler
Management of Dyschromia in Skin of Color Using Laser Technology
Landon C. McCarroll
A Rare Metabolic Genetic Disease - Alkaptonuria
A'lanne Conrad MSPAS, PA-C
Sleep and Lupus in Adult Female Patients
Nyahon C. Chut MPAS, DipACLM, PA-C
Impact of Caste Apartheid on Mortality
Dolly Arjun
Acne Vulgaris: A Clinician’s Guide to an At-Home Skincare Guide for Patients Suffering with Mild to Moderate Acne
Madison L. Murray
Pre-hospital Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) for Non-compressible Torso Hemorrhage
Donald J. Hamilton
Use of Cinnamon in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Chakosha Lance Coleman MSPAS, PA-C
Utilization of Lung Ultrasound for Detection of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in the Emergency Department
Nicholas DiGiovannantonio
Uveitis: A Clinical Review
Andrew L. Freeman
An updated review on the risks of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Cody W. Harrington
Implementation of Molecular Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Bloodstream Infections in Small and Community-Based Hospitals
Lauren E. Vento
Diagnosing autoimmune gastritis
Lauren C. Delgrosso
Clinical Review of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Eric M. Corella
ADHD and Long-Term Treatment with Stimulants
Priscilla Pena and Elyse Watkins
Atrial Fibrillation: A Clinical Review
Madelyn M. Chapline
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sarah A. Bindner
Academic Appointment and Promotion of Medical Educators
Shonna T. Riedlinger
Maternal Mortality in the United States
Courtney L. Atongnong