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PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2016 2016

Is Vitamin D Supplementation Effective at Reducing Idiopathic Musculoskeletal (MSS) Pain?, Darra O. Markland

Is Therapeutic Play Effective at Reducing Preoperative Anxiety In Children Age 4 Through 12?, Samantha L. McLaughlin

Does Yoga Decrease Self-Report of Antenatal Depression Among Healthy Pregnant Women Aged 18-40 Years Old in the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters?, Emily J. Moore

Is Acupuncture an Effective Treatment for Women With Chronic Migraine?, Elham Oumer

Does Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) Improve the Neuropsychological Function in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa?, Lindsay M. Padden

Is Polidocanol Foam Sclerotherapy Effective in Treating Varicose Veins as Compared to Conventional Treatments?, Sachi Patel

Is Listening to Music While Exercising Effective in Reducing Stress?, Teresa Penetar

Do Botulinum Toxin Injections Improve the Freezing of Gait (FOG) Episodes Experienced by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Patients?, Caroline R. Poole

Is Dance/Movement Therapy an Effective Treatment for Depression in Students?, Jillian R. Ranker

Is the Addition of Vitamin D in Treatment for Asthma Effective in Children Less Than 18 Years Old?, Danielle M. Read

Does Physical Activity, When Combined With Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Yield a Better Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Survivors?, Nicholas J. Ridolfi

Does Cooling Therapy Improve Functional Mobility in Heat-Sensitive Adults Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis?, Jordan Robinaugh

Do Epidural Injections With Local Anesthetic With Steroids Have Superiority Over Injections with Local Anesthetic Alone When Treating Chronic Back Pain Due To an Intervertebral Disc Herniation in Men and Women Over 18 Years Old?, Julia S. Ross

Is Pancrelipase Delayed Release Capsule (Creon) Safe for Use in Patients’ ≥7 Years Old Who Suffer From Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Cystic Fibrosis?, Iman Shamloul

Does the Use of Oral Amphetamines Reduce Cocaine Use in Cocaine-Dependent Individuals?, Kevin M. Strate

Is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)/Cannabidiol (CBD) Oromucosal Spray an Effective Adjuvant Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Patients Who Suffer From Central Neuropathic Pain?, Evan Taxin

Does Exogenous Melatonin Improve Quality of Sleep in Patients Experiencing Sleep Disturbances Secondary to Chronic Diseases?, Blessen B. Thomas

Does Resistance Training Improve Mobility in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?, F. Joe Yorio

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2015 2015

Is Regenerative Injection Therapy (Prolotherapy) Effective at Reducing Pain Associated With Knee Osteoarthritis?, Ashley Aloi

Is Prophylactic Oxybutynin Safe and Effective in Reducing the Severity of Palmar Hyperhidrosis in Adults?, Kristin K. Amicone

Is Rabeprazole A Safe Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children Ages 1-16 years?, Sarah Applegarth

How Safe and Effective Is Tryptophan in Improving Sleep in Healthy Individuals With Mild Sleep Disorders?, Genevieve Asante-Odame

Is Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum a Safe and Effective Treatment for Adult Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture?, Heather N. Bailey

Does Far Infrared Therapy Reduce the Incidence of Arteriovenous Fistula Malfunction in Patients With Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis?, Parker Barrett

Is Yoga Effective in Reducing Fibromyalgia-Related Symptoms in Women With Fibromyalgia?, Molly R. Beckmann

Is bitemporal ECT more effective than bifrontal ECT in reducingthe symptoms of depression in adults?, Talia M. Brinton

How Effective is Acupuncture in Treating Persistent Allergic Rhinitis in Children and Adults?, Diana M. Casallas

Is Treatment With Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate Effective in Reducing Elbow Pain in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis?, Benjamin Chartier

Is Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin Effective Combination Treatment for Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis in Adults?, Samantha Colosi

Will the Addition of Oxaliplatin to 5-Fluorouracil (5FU), and Leucovorin Improve Disease Free Survival of Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer Who Had Surgical Resection of the Tumor?, Sarah Cotter

Is Ginger an Effective Treatment for Moderate or Severe Dysmenorrhea in Females Over The Age of 18?, Katy N. DeGraw

Is Bevacizumab Effective in Inhibiting the Growth of Recurrent Pterygium?, Sharon L. De la Cruz

Is Tamoxifen Prophylaxis Effective in Reducing the Incidence of Breast Cancer in Women Who Are at High Risk?, Maria DeVeau

Do topical corticosteroids improve the [skin] side effects of radiation in terms of radiation dermatitis for women undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer?, Rebekah R. Doenges

In Adult Patients With PC-BPPV, Is the Semont Maneuver Effective in Reducing Symptoms of Vertigo?, Gabriel D. Frampton

In the Treatment of Patients With Knee Joint Osteoarthritis, Are Platelet Rich Plasma Injections More Effective Than Hyaluronic Acid Injections?, Darshit Gandhi

Does a structured exercise intervention of at least ten weeksimprove the distance walked in a 6 minute walking test(6MWT) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertensioncurrently on optimized medical control compared to patientswho do not exercise?, Peter M. Gdovin

Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Decrease the Severity of Chronic Pain in Patients With Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Associated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, ReAnna Gibbs

Is Laser Therapy an Effective Alternative Treatment for Onychomycosis in Patients where the Hepatotoxity of Oral Antifungals is of Concern?, David S. Heath

Is Ginger Effective in Reducing Knee Pain in Adults With Osteoarthritis?, Joseph Heng

Is Yoga Effective in Reducing Fatigue in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler

Is Photodynamic Therapy With Topical 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid Effective for the Treatment of Adults With Recalcitrant Hand and Foot Warts?, Nicole Hoffman

Is Ayurvedic Effective in Reducing Osteoarthritis Pain in Adults?, Reja Khan

Can a Vegetarian Diet Improve Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetics, Compared to Other Diabetic Diets?, Carly A. Kindbom

Is Acupuncture an Effective Treatment for Acute Migraine?, Meghan C. Knab

Does Treatment With OnabotulinumtoxinA Improve the Quality of Life in Patients With Urinary Incontinence Not Adequately Controlled With Anticholinergics?, Victoria J. Kopec

Is Red Yeast Rice Tolerable in Treating Patients With Dyslipidemia Who Have Statin-Associated Myalgia?, Carie Lam

Is Caffeine Effective In Reducing Pain Perception During Exercise Performance In Healthy Adults?, Linda Lee

Is Avotermin Safe and Effective Treatment for Scar Improvement in Healthy Males and Females?, Maria Vera Leon

Is Sofosbuvir Safer and More Effective Than Peginterferon for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Treatment-Naïve Patients?, Nicole L. Luongo

Is Lubiprostone Effective in Treating Symptoms of Chronic Constipation?, Christine M. MacDonald

Is Ablative Fractional CO2 Lasering Effective at Reducing the Appearance of Moderate to Severe Atrophic Acne Scars As Per Patient Reports?, Katie N. Moses

Are Topical Heat Patches More Effective at Relieving Pain Associated With Dysmenorrhea Than OTC NSAIDs (Ibuprofen 400 mg PO Q8h or Acetaminophen 500 mg PO Q6h) in Menstruating Women 18 and Over?, Samantha R. Murray

Does the Addition of Piracetam Safely and Effectively Improve Behavioral and or Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia?, Dieu Linh Nguyen

Is methylergometrine more effective than other uterotonic agents for the active management of the third stage of labor?, Victoria Nguyen

Is Crocus Sativus L. as Effective as Fluoxetine for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Adults Aged 18-55?, Mobina A. Noory

Do Probiotics Provide Adequate Relief From Overall Symptoms, Including Abdominal Pain and Bloating, in Adults With Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Brittany A. Ormsby

Is Pilates-Based Exercise Effective in Improving Balance in Healthy Adults Over the Age of 18?, Abby Ott

Is the Use of Itraconazole Effective in the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed With Tinea Versicolor and If So, What Is the Optimal Dosage?, Ashley B. Pachutski

Does Black Cohosh Improve Anxiety/Depression Symptoms in Women Who Are Postmenopausal?, Priya Patel

Is Stimulating Acupoints on the Skin in Addition to Standard Medication More Effective for the Improvement Of Breathlessness in Ambulatory Patients With COPD Over the Age of 60 Than Standard Medication Alone?, Abigail D. Sbat

Is Lurasidone more safe and effective in the treatment ofschizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia than other commonanti-psychotic medications?, Megan M. Sisbarro

Can the Nintendo Wii Be Used as a More Effective Method of Rehabilitation Than Traditional Physiotherapy Exercises for Patients With Knee Reconstruction Surgery?, Samantha Snyder

Does Balneotherapy Effectively Reduce Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults?, Jenna Srebnik

Do BRAF Inhibitors Improve Survival in Patients With BRAF V600E Mutant Melanoma?, Sarah E. Stamm

Are Probiotics Effective at Reducing the Symptoms of Asthma in Children From Birth to Twelve-Years Old?, Rachel Sulat

Does Exercise Reduce the Risk of Falling in Parkinson’s Patients?, Michael J. Tansey

Is Temozolomide in Combination With Interferon Alpha-2b a Safe and Effective Treatment for Malignant Melanoma?, Kathleen Vincento

Is a Once Daily Topical Application of Fixed-Dose Combination Gel Containing Adapalene 0.1%-Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) 2.5%(Adapalene-BPO) Effective at Treating Mild to Moderate Acne?, Kelly A. Weitzel

Does Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as an Adjunct to Traditional Physical Therapy Improve Post-Operative Mobility After Total Knee Arthroplasty in Comparison to Traditional PT Alone in Patients 50-85 Years Old?, Kelsey L. Welsh

Is Pomalidomide Plus Low Dose Dexamethasone an Effective and Safe Treatment for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma?, Matthew Westervelt

Is Vitamin D Supplementation Effective in Improving Physical Performance in Older Patients With Heart Failure Who Are Over the Age of 50 Years?, Sahba Yazdani

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2014 2014

In Adult Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Are Intravetrial Bevacizumab Injections More Effective Than Laser Therapy at Improving Best-Corrected Visual Acuity?, Heather Bladek

Is Magnetic Stimulation Effective in Treating Urinary Incontinence?, Sydney Brandtomies

Does Vibration Training Increase Stability in Functionally Unstable Ankles?, Nicole Bryan

Is Topical Clonazepam More Effective Than Oral Clonazepam in Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS)?, Sherley Casseus

Do N3 Fatty Acid Supplements Effect Depressive Symptoms Post Cardiovascular Event in Men and Women Ages 40 and Older?, Lindsey G. Caton

Is 30 mL Cerebrolysin a Safe and Effective Drug for Improving Global and Cognitive Function in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease Aged 50 Years and Older With No Significant Comorbidities?, Anthony Champion

Is Massage Therapy an Effective Treatment for Improving Sleep Quality in Women Age 50-80 Diagnosed With Cancer?, Alexander M. Chase

Is Arginine Oral Supplement Effective on Wound Healing in Adult Patients With Stage II, III and IV Pressure Ulcers?, Camilla Chou

Is Animal Assisted Therapy Using Dogs an Effective Treatment for Positive and Negative Symptoms for Adult Inpatient Schizophrenics?, Brian Davidson

Is Bevacizumab (Avastin) Safe and Effective as Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Adult Patients With Stage IIIb or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)?, Ashley R. De Kleine

Does Prophylacitc Medication Reduce Intrauterin Device (IUD) Insertion Pain in Women of Childbearing Age?, Mariel M. Deshaies

Is Famciclovir Superior to Valacyclovir as a Treatment for Recurrent Gential Herpes in Reducing Outbreak Duration and Frequency?, Snow Feng

Is Ramelteon Effective in Improving Sleep Quality in Adult Patients With Mild to Moderate Obstructive Breathing Disorders?, Alison L. Fife

Is Propranolol Administration Following a Traumatic Event Effective in Reducing Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?, Timothy J. Goulet

Is Riboflavin Effective as Prophylaxis for Reducing the Frequency of Migraine Headaches in the Pediatric Population?, Megan Haines

Is a Parent-Focused Intervention More Effective Than a Child-Focused Approach in Treating Childhood Obesity?, Jessica E. Jankowski

The Effects of Cocoa Flavanol Consumption on Cognitive Function, Jessica Judge

Is Oral Dexamethasone Safe and Effective for Treating Asthma Exacerbations In Pediatric Patients?, Benhamin J. Kunze

Does Electroanalgesic Therapy Decrease Neuropathic Pain in Diabetic Patients?, Michelle A. Lee

Is the Use of the Drug Buprenorphine and Naloxone (Suboxone) as Effective in Suppressing Opioid Dependency and Its Withdrawal Symptoms, or Is It Simply a Surrogate for the Opiate With the Addictive Results?, Christina T. Lekas

Does Oral Dextromethorphan Provide Pain Relief in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy?, Brittany L. Lundberg

Does A Mobile-Bearing Vs. Fixed-Bearing Total Knee Replacement Affect Post-Operative Knee Pain at One Year?, Alison P. Mackey

Does Male Circumcision Prevent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Sexually Active Males Aged 18-50?, Mary K. Macon

Is the Addition of Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Other Treatment Methods Effective in Reducing Pain in Adult Patients With Osteoarthritis?, Lisa C. Martin

Is the Combination Therapy of Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Aspirin Compared to Antithrombotic Single Therapy Safe and Effective in the Prevention of Stroke in Adults?, Tsitsi Masviba

Is Music Therapy Effective in Improving Emotional Health in Pediatric Cancer Patients?, Elizabeth F. Matesa

Does the Use of Fascial Manipulative Therapy Help to Improve Overall Asthma Quality of Life by Descreasing Asthma Symptoms?, Christie Mecouch

Does Sildenafil Improve Physical Function in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?, Tyler R. Mellinger