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PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2023 2023

Does Administration of Prehospital Plasma Improve Survival Rates in Injured Adults at Risk for Hemorrhagic Shock?, Carly Belko

Are gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists effective in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids?, Joanna Burton

Is Vitamin D an Effective Add-on Therapy for Decreasing Migraine Frequency in Adults?, Jazmin Conway

Is Intuitive Eating Effective in Improving Eating Related Attitudes and Behaviors in Adult Women?, Haley C. Delligatti

Are Hip Exercises Effective at Reducing Patellofemoral Pain?, Danielle Dillenbeck

Are medical clowns effective in reducing pain in pediatric patients undergoing procedures in the ED?, Olivia N. Goncerz

Does non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) improve migraine headaches in adult patients?, Gavin T. Heard

Does Acupuncture Help Reduce Headache Intensity in Patients Who Have Migraine Without Aura?, Hannah S. Hults

Is Transcutaneous Supraorbital Nerve Stimulation Effective for Reducing the Number of Monthly Migraine Days in Adults?, Bergen I. Kassoff

Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to the pelvic region effective in alleviating menstrual pain in adolescent and young adult females with primary dysmenorrhea?, Cindy Lin

Are omega-3 supplements an effective treatment in reducing the number of aphthous ulcers in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis?, Alicia Martin-Conyers

Does Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Reduce Pain in Patients Diagnosed with Kellgren-Lawrence Grades II or III Knee Osteoarthritis Compared to Placebo ESWT?, Sophia R. Martonick

Is Intravenous Ketamine Efficacious for Symptom Reduction in Adults Diagnosed With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?, Cassandra H. McKenna

Is Stem Cell Injection an Effective Method for Reducing Pain in Adults with Chronic Discogenic Back Pain?, Noelle T. Phounsavath

Does erenumab reduce monthly migraine frequency from baseline in adults with episodic migraines?, Rachel M. Pitman

Is mindfulness- based stress reduction (MBSR) more effective than standard care in reducing anxiety in breast cancer survivors with a diagnosis of Stage 0 – III breast cancer?, Emma Poulshock

Do ranibizumab intravitreal injections with laser therapy improve visual acuity in diabetic retinopathy patients better than monotherapy of intravitreal ranibizumab injections?, Daniel P. Sawtelle

Does genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation continue to reduce knee pain in adult patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis at six months after treatment?, Samantha K. Spata

Does mindful breathing reduce negative symptoms in palliative care patients?, Katelyn Steenvoorden

Does Dapoxetine Increase Duration of Sexual Intercourse in Men with Premature Ejaculation when Compared with Oral SSRIs?, Nathan E. Violette

Does whole-body vibration therapy improve gross motor function in patients 21 years old or younger with cerebral palsy?, Jordyn Walker

Is Gabapentin Effective in Reducing Pain in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain?, Sophia Zientek

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2022 2022

Does music therapy reduce distress in pediatric oncology patients?, Kathryn E. Bagnardi

Does medical clowning impact anxiety in the pediatric population undergoing medical interventions?, Kelso Blaze

Does hippotherapy improve gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy?, Victoria I. Bockius

Is Cryoanalgesia an Effective Supplemental Method of Post-Thoracotomy Pain Management?, Jency Boyce

Does Gua sha therapy reduce pain intensity in patients with chronic back pain?, Anh Y. Cao

Does preoperative therapy improve function in postoperative patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty?, Ethan A. Carey

Is tranexamic acid effective in reducing postoperative blood loss in adult patients with lumbar degenerative disease who are undergoing posterior lumbar spinal fusion surgery?, Natalie L. Cervelli

Is the use of a PORT as opposed to a PICC more effective in improving quality of life in patients receiving chemotherapy?, Nicholas Coia

Does the use of Blinatumomab improve the overall survival rate in adults with relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia?, Julia Colangeli

Does atomoxetine improve inattentiveness in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?, Sarah DeFelice

Is Botulinum Toxin Effective at Reducing Sensory Symptoms in the Hands of Patients with Raynaud’s Phenomenon?, Maria C. DiCioccio

Is S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) an Effective Drug to Help Treat Patients with Depression?, Cassidy M. Flanigan

Does Spaced Retrieval Therapy Help Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Dementia?, Simone E. Fleary

Is platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection an effective therapy in improving patient functional outcomes and decreasing pain postoperatively in adults with meniscal repairs?, Paige A. Foschi

Does the Use of Aromatherapy Massage Reduce Agitation in Elderly Patients with Dementia?, Nicole A. Frinzi

Is Cryotherapy with Exercise Therapy More Effective than Exercise Therapy Alone in Reducing Symptoms Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis?, Michelle Hand

Does lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) reduce the weekly incidence of binge eating in adults with binge eating disorder?, Krista L. Helveston

Does Dancing Reduce Pain During the First Stage of Labor?, Mattea M. Krasicky

Does Endometrial Scratching Increase Live Birth Rates for Women Undergoing IVF?, Caitlyn Kratzer

Is acupuncture effective in improving pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis?, Despina Lianidis

Is Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine a Sufficient Adjunct to Traditional Opioid Therapy at Decreasing Post-operative Pain in Male and Female Patients Ages 18-75 Following a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?, Desiree Malacusky

Are quarterly fremanezumab injections as effective as monthly fremanezumab injections at reducing the number of migraine days per month in adults with chronic migraines?, Elaine Mellinger

Is Extended-Release Amantadine Effective at Treating Levodopa- Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson’s Disease Patients?, Maegan M. Mendoza

Is the use of a sustained-release intracanalicular dexamethasone depot an effective treatment for pain reduction following cataract surgery?, Camille D. Montgomery

Does Dance Therapy During Active Labor Reduce Labor Pain?, Sarah E. Naber

Does the use of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation decrease the rate of cognitive decline, as measured by the ADAS-Cog scale, for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease?, Erin C. Nakamura

Is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) an Effective Treatment for Pain Caused by Knee Osteoarthritis?, Zuhra Nassery

Is aquatic therapy an effective treatment for reducing fatigue in adult females living with MS?, Hanna L. Ozarski

Is massage therapy effective at reducing negative behaviors in patients with dementia?, Casey Reid

Does a Low-FODMAP Diet Decrease Symptoms in Patients with IBS?, Julia Rembalsky

Is exercise effective in improving the cognitive and behavioral executive functions in children diagnosed with ADHD?, Cara Scatena

Does biofeedback increase gait velocity in children with cerebral palsy?, Kara L. Steck

Is phentermine/topiramate ER with lifestyle modifications effective in achieving weight loss in obese patients with comorbidities?, Elizabeth A. Stubbs

Do probiotics decrease depressive symptoms in patients with low mood?, Kaitlyn Talt

Does inspiratory muscle training (IMT) improve sleep quality in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea?, Zoe Tirado

Does high-flow oxygen therapy decrease the length of hospital stay in pediatric patients with bronchiolitis when compared to standard oxygen therapy?, Liann N. Tran

Does Administration of An Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block Improve Post-Operative Pain And Reduce Opioid Consumption When Compared To Traditional Interscalene Nerve Plexus Block In Adults Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery?, Tyler Trobetsky

Does the application of KT tape decrease pain in chronic low back pain?, Jordan Vitelli

Does Exercise Decrease the Level of Anxiety in Adults?, Alexa N. Wister

Is rimegepant an effective treatment for acute migraine pain in adults?, Hanson S. Wright

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2021 2021

Is metformin an effective adjunctive treatment in treating hirsutism in patients with PCOS?, Michelle Alspach

Is Risankizumab Effective in Decreasing Scaling and Percentage of Body Surface Area Affected Amongst Adults with Moderate-Severe Plaque Psoriasis?, Angel L. Berry

Can Spinal Manipulation Be Used as an Effective Method to Reduce Pain for Patients with a Lumbar Disc Herniation Compared to Traditional Methods?, Aaron Blady

Does catheter ablation improve the quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation compared to drug therapy?, Ry’n Bland

Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) an Effective Therapy in Reducing Depressive Symptoms in Adults with Bipolar Depression?, Emily M. Boylan

Is Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) effective in decreasing tic severity in individuals with chronic tic disorders?, Rachel L. Brownstein

Does Fecal Microbiota Transplantation improve symptoms in adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Kristen Buskirk

Does dupilumab decrease the amount of asthma exacerbations in patients suffering from asthma compared to placebo?, Rachel N. Campo

Does Collagenase Injection Decrease Recurrence Rates Greater than Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy in the Treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture?, Elisabeth Cawley

Does Aerobic Exercise Decrease Bloating Symptoms in Females with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome?, Kelley N. Davis

Is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) effective in reducing depressive and manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder when compared to treatment as usual (TAU)?, Shilo C. Dorley

Is exercise therapy effective in improving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults?, Gabrielle Evans

Can activities using virtual reality improve motor function in children with Down Syndrome?, Melanie Fletcher

Does Buzzy® reduce needlestick pain in children between the ages 5 and 12 years old?, Morgan T. Gilcrest

Do lactobacillus containing probiotics improve symptoms of gas production in patients with lactose intolerance and lactose maldigestion?, Kelsie Godward

Is erythropoietin effective at preventing neurodevelopmental symptoms in neonates born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?, Kaitlyn Gresko

Does honey provide therapeutic relief to patients with chemotherapy induced oral mucositis?, Jennifer Grugan

Is clonidine effective in reducing duration of treatment in infants admitted for neonatal abstinence syndrome?, Fiona Halloran

Does balance training improve quality of life in adults with osteoporosis?, Jessica Huston

Does Mesalamine Decrease Abdominal Pain in Adults With IBS?, Ruth Joanis

Is acupuncture effective in improving the mental health in adults with chronic neck pain?, Madison Joiner

Does the use of intranasal oxytocin in the treatment of women with anorexia nervosa improve recognition of emotional expression compared to placebo?, Alyssa N. Kearney

Does the Combination of a Proteasome Inhibitor, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone Reduce Fatigue in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma?, Jessica I. LaRosa

Do adult obese patients who undergo sleeve gastrectomy have a greater increase in quality of life compared to those who undergo gastric bypass?, Jenna Loeser

Is canagliflozin effective in lowering the risk of all-cause mortality in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to the placebo?, Bao Tran Luu

Does administration of 800 mg intravenous ibuprofen reduce post-surgical pain within 24-28 hours?, Marisa Mazza

Is 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone Effective for Preventing Preterm Labor in High Risk Women?, Hannah E. Mercado

In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, does insulin pump therapy provide greater patient satisfaction than use of multiple daily injections?, Jacob Miller

Is Acupuncture Effective for Treating Sciatica Pain in Adults?, Lee-Mary A. Njoku

Can Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), as an adjunctive therapy, effectively reduce depression symptoms in cancer patients?, Edward L. Nolan

Is Massage Therapy Effective in Reducing Labor Pain in Intrapartum Women?, Veronica K. Pham

Does onabotulinumtoxin type A reduce interference of daily activities for adults with hyperhidrosis?, Cally M. Richardson

Does Edaravone slow disease progression in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?, J. Michael Rutledge

Is levetiracetam more effective than phenytoin in seizure cessation in children with convulsive status epilepticus that don’t respond to first-line treatment?, Sydney A. Santiago

Is honey effective in reducing pain for people who had tonsillectomy?, Bong H. Suh

Do patients with a ruptured ACL, who undergo a hamstring graft, have less kneeling pain than those who undergo a patellar tendon graft?, Savannah Taranto

Does Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Improve Disease Severity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Compared to Placebo?, Savannah Willbanks

Is liraglutide effective for weight loss in adults who are overweight or obese compared to placebo?, Shaina Yadav