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PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2014 2014

Do Stimulant-Type Drugs Help Improve Cognitive Function and Apathy in Geriatric Patients?, Jacquelyn Menarde

Does Autologous Conditioned IL-1 Antagonist (ACS) Reduce Pain in Patients with OA or Lumbar Radiculopathy?, Jonathan Mitchell

Is Apixaban Effective for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation?, Amira Moore

Is Animal Assisted Therapy With Dogs Effective in Improving Psychosocial Variables of Mood in Hospital Patients?, Kelsey A. Morris

Is Acupuncture Effective in the Prophylaxis of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Women?, Caitlin E. Mumford

Are Antidepressants Effective for Smoking Cessation in African American Smokers Aged 18 and Older?, Jennifer M. Myskowski

Does Supplementation of N-3 Fatty Acids Containing DHA Throughout Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Improve Child Cognition?, Bianca E. Parenti

The Affects of Music Therapy on Management of Pain and Anxiety During Burn Dressing Changes, Kush S. Patel

Is Minoxidil Efficacious and Safe for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) in Men, and If So, What Is the Optimal Strength and Means of Delivery?, Anhthu P. Pickart

Is Pulse-Dye Laser Therapy an Effective Treatment for Burn Scars?, Slade G. Rankin

Is Polydextrose a Beneficial Supplement for Gastrointestinal Health and Maintenance of a Healthy Body Weight?, Katharine Reilly

Is 2% Pirenzephine Gel Effective in Slowing the Progression of Myopia in Children Aged 7-12 Years Old?, Melissa J. Rivera

Are Linoleic Acid Supplements Beneficial in Increasing Growth in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients?, Sarah M. Saporito

Is Aztreonam Lysine for Inhalation Effective in the Treatment of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Airway Infection?, Christine Shevchenko

Does the Injection of Botulinum Toxin Improve Symptoms in Patients With Gastroparesis?, Jillian Solomon

Is L-Carnitine Effective in Reducing Mortality After an Acute Myocardial Infarction?, Jeremiah Spearman

Is Glycolic Acid Safe and Effective in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne?, Brittany Stokes

Is a Low Glycemic Index Diet an Effective Treatment Regimen for Acne Vulgaris in Adolescents and Young Adults Ages 15-30?, Gina C. Tomkus

Is Dexamethasone Epidural Injection Effective in Relieving Radicular Pain in an Adult Population?, Christine M. Unger

Does Treatment With Amantadine Increase the Rate of Improvement of Cognitive Function in Patients Suffering From Traumatic Brain Injury?, Matthew Voit

Is the Addition of a Topical Agent to Narrowband UVB Treatment More Effective in Treating Male and Female Adults With Psoriasis Than Narrowband Treatment Alone?, Colleen M. Wagner

Is Music Therapy a Complementary Treatment Option for Perinatal Women Experiencing Stress and Anxiety?, Samantha L. Wallace MPH

Is Melatonin an Effective Treatment for Sleep Problems in Autism?, Andrew J. Winkler

Does Epigallocatechin Gallate Improve Mood in Heathly Adults?, Bethany J. Wong

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2013 2013

What is the Effectiveness of OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) in Reducing the Number of Chronic Migraines (CM) in Patients 18-65 Years Old?, Kristin A. Beddingfield

Is Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA) a Safe and Effective Method for Post-Operative Pain Management After a Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?, Brooke A. Bonnette

Does the Use of Varenicline for Smoking-Cessation Therapy Create or Increase Depression in Patients Without Existing Depressive Illness?, Brett R. Brown

Does Yoga Aid in the Reduction of Short-Term Anxiety in Adult Female Breast Cancer Patients?, Lora K. Brown

Is Modafinil (Provigil®) Effective in Improving Cognitive Function in Adults with Narcolepsy?, Stephanie V. Bui

Is Yoga an Effective Management Strategy for Disordered Eating?, Patricia G. Byrne

In Adults with Acute Diarrhea, Which Treatment is More Effective between Loperamide and Racecadotril?, Lorena A. Castillo

Is Horticultural Therapy a Safe and Effective Treatment in Reducing Agitation for Dementia Patients in Nursing Homes?, Renee J. Chiodo

Is Individualized Diet Restriction Based on IgG Against Foods Effective for Reducing Migraine Frequency in Adults Who Suffer from Migraines?, Jessica Cicioni

Is Noninhaled Intranasal Carbon Dioxide Gas a Safe and Effective Treatment for Improvement of Nasal Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis?, Andrew R. Couchara

Is Omalizumab a Safe and Effective Treatment for Chronic Urticaria?, Ashley L. Davis

Does N-Acetylcysteine Supplementation Alleviate Compulsive Behavior in Adults with Impulse Control Disorders?, Tova Diamond

Does Nicotine Replacement Therapy Reduce the Withdrawal Symptom of Craving, or Urge to Smoke, in Dependent Adult Smokers During Smoking Cessation?, Theresa DiJoseph

What is the Effectiveness of Roxithromycin in Management of the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?, Adriana DiStanislao

Is Fentanyl Pectin Nasal Spray Safe and Effective for Patients with Breakthrough Cancer Pain?, Salina G. Elengical

Is Starting Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in HIV Positive Adults with CD4 Cell Count of <300 Cells>/μl within Four Weeks of Initiating New Tuberculosis (TB) Therapy More Effective in Reducing Mortality Rates than Starting ART Four Weeks or Later after Initiating New TB Therapy?, Janna Erlien

Do Mechanical Pressure-Equalizing Devices Such As Otovent® And PREP Relieve Or Reduce Ear Pain And Pressure In Aircraft Passengers During Flight?, Michael Ferentino

Is Mechanical Traction a Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain?, Shawn D. Giacobbe

Is Whole Body Vibration (WBV) a Safe and Effective Adjunctive Therapy for Reducing Fall Risk in the Elderly?, Harry J. Guarino

Are Sodium Alginate Solutions Effective in Reducing Postprandial Symptoms in Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux?, Kristi L. Hackman

Does Daily Intake of Glucosamine Supplements Prevent the Need for Knee Replacements Later in Life for Adult Patients Predisposed to Osteoarthritis?, Nancy Helmy

Is Dabigatran Superior to Warfarin in Treating Patients with Atrial Fibrillation?, Kelly Higgins

Does Ranibizumab Improve Best Corrected Visual Acuity in Adults with Diabetic Macular Edema Compared to Those without Ranibizumab?, James E. Huang

Is Rimonabant a Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients with Alcohol Dependence?, Samantha L. Hughes

Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effective in the Progression of Oral Feeding, for Patients with Dysphagia, Caused by a Stroke?, Kristen Iaconelli

Does the Addition of Muramyl Tripeptide to Chemotherapy Improve Overall Survival for Patients with Osteosarcoma?, Jennifer Jones

Is the Use of Animal Assisted Therapy/Activity Effective in Improving Quality of Life through Self-Efficacy, Self-Perceived Health, Sense of Coherence and Mood?, Kendra B. Keene

Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Improve Patient Outcome?, Elan B. Kennedy

Is Pramipexole Safe and Effective in Reducing Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Mild to Moderate Parkinson’s Disease and Depression?, Corinne J. Kern

Is Administration of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injections Every Three Months Effective in Decreasing Pain Associated with Endometriosis in Premenopausal Women?, Maria Kern

Is Yoga Effective in Improving Functional Disability in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain?, Alicia Kilpatrick

Is the Use of Intestinal Helminths Safe and Effective in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis?, Tanner McCalley

Is Laparoscopic Gastric Banding an Effective Treatment for Obesity in Adolescents and Adults as Measured by Physical Function?, Shawna McCormick

Is Probiotic Supplementation Effective in Reducing the Incidence of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Age 3 and Under?, Kristen M. McLaughlin

Is Valdecoxib an Effective Treatment Option to Improve Pain in Adults with Diagnosed Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee?, Karen A. McSorley

Is Telaprevir an Effective Addition to the Currently Available 48 Week Therapy Regimen in Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Patients?, Jeanette L. Nienaber

Is Oral Rivaroxaban Safe and Effective in the Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic DVT?, Ami A. Patel

Is Dapsone Gel Safe and Effective for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris?, Amy Patel

Are Triptan Drugs Safe and Effective for Use in the Prevention of Menstrually Related Migraines (MRMs)?, Christina Ponzio

Does Metformin Use During Pregnancy Effectively Reduce the Rate of Early Pregnancy Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?, Inna Prikhodko

Does Immersion in Water during Labor Decrease the Likelihood of Perineal Tears?, Julie Rikkers

Does Laughter Therapy Improve Symptoms of Depression among the Elderly Population?, Audrey L. Shaw

Does Etravirine Decrease Central Nervous System (CNS)/Neuropsychiatric (NPS) Adverse Events Compared to Efavirenz, in HIV Positive Patients?, Angelo D. T. Smith

Is Transdermal Glyceryl Trinitrate a Safe and Effective Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea?, Sarah E. Visich

Is High Dose Radioactive Iodine-131 More Effective than Low Dose Iodine-131 in the Therapy of Patients with Hyperthyroidism?, Tyler L. Warnecke

Is Reduction of Caffeine Intake Effective in Reducing the Symptoms of Panic Attack in Panic Disorder Patients?, Elizabeth Wasson

Does Neonatal Massage Lead to Reduced Stress Behavior in Medically Stable Preterm Infants in the NICU?, Sarah E. Werner

Does Parent and Therapist Delivered Qigong Massage Therapy Decrease Sensory and Self-Regulation Impairments in Children Ages 3-6 Years Old with Autism?, Lisa A. White

Is the Use of Honey an Effective Dressing Option for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers?, Michelle A. Wimmer

Is Phlogenzym Effective in Reducing Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis Pain in Adults?, Vanessa K. Wood

Is Hypnotherapy an Effective Treatment for Depression?, Simone Youssef

Is Topiramate Effective in Preventing Pediatric Migraines?, Krystina Zeliff

Theses/Dissertations/Papers from 2012 2012

Is Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation of High-Risk Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Patients More Effective In Preventing Future Relapses of Disease and/ or Mortality In Comparison With Chemotherapeutic Regimens Alone?, Patricia A. Ajizadeh

Is Etanercept A Safe and Effective Treatment For Ankylosing Spondylitis?, Robyn M. Albert

Will the Use of Fiber be as Effective as Laxatives in Relieving Constipation in the Geriatric Population?, Saunders Batunkyi

Is the Use of Apixaban or Enoxaparin, More Effective in the Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism Post-Orthopedic Surgery?, Jolene Bohensky

Does the Use of an Oral Lipase Inhibitor (Orlistat) Increase Appetite?, Sandra Boyd

Is Dabigatran Non-inferior to Warfarin for the Prevention of Stroke in Those with Atrial Fibrillation?, Brittany Burlakoff

Is Methylphenidate Transdermal System (Daytrana®) Safe and Effective for Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children?, Pamela Cassidy

Does Tadalafil Improve Exercise Capacitance in Patients over 12 Years Old with Pulmonary Hypertension?, Erin Chesnavich

Does Reiki Therapy Decrease Pain During Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment in Patients with Gynecological and Breast Cancer?, Samantha L. Ciaccia

Does The Use Of Intravenous Zoledronic Acid, In Combination With Chemotherapy Regimens, Arrest The Development And Spread Of Cancer Cells To Increase Disease-Free Survival In Breast Cancer Patients?, Dara Colasurdo

Is Tesamorelin a Safe and Effective Drug to Treat Lipodystrophy in HIV Patients?, Jazmine A. Cole

Is 1.25 mg Oral Fingolimod Effective in Reducing Relapses in Adults with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis?, Caitlin M. Cook

Does Pre-hospital Therapeutic Hypothermia Improve the Functional and Survival Status of Patients Post Cardiac Arrest?, Stephanie Corsi

Is Intravenous Ramosetron 0.3 mg Effective In The Prevention Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery?, Keith S. Elsner

Is Pilates an Effective Treatment for Improving Functional Disability and Pain in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain?, Koren V. Fleming

Does Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Therapy Positively Affect the Motor Skills of Patients Who Have Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?, Courtney Forsyth

Is High Dose Intramuscular Alefacept a More Effective and Safe Treatment Option in Visibly Reducing the Severity of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis in Men and Women 16 Years and Older Compared to Standard IV and IM Treatment Forms?, Andrew Foster

Is Music Therapy Effective in Improving the Quality of Life in Dementia Patients?, Tricia Gilson

Is Sodium Oxybate a Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients with Fibromyalgia, Britanie A. Grandinette

Is Ipilimumab an Effective Treatment in Patients Diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma?, Melissa E. Hansen

Does Levothyroxine Improve Exercise Capacity in Patients with Thyroid Disease?, Kathryn J. Hegener

Are Probiotics Safe and Effective in Reducing the Incidence of Diarrhea in HIV-positive Individuals?, Christina K. Horvath

Do Antidepressants Improve the Quality of Life and Decrease the Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Courtney E. Houde

Does Exercise Alleviate the Symptoms of Postpartum Depression?, Sioban L. Kane