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Browsing PA Graduate Student Conference Papers by Issue Date

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Utilization of mid-level providers in trauma centers: a national survey

Helten, Amy M.; Johnston, Angela D.; Nyberg, Sue M.; Berg, Gina M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-25)

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education recently implemented standards which limits hours worked by resident physicians to no more than 80 hours per week. As a result of these limitations, teaching ...
Attitudes and beliefs toward routine vaccination: a survey of Kansas chiropractors

Holman, S.; Nyberg, Sue M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Feeding strategies of premature infants: is breast milk sufficient in minimizing growth and neurodevelopmental deficits?

Hall, C.; Nyberg, Sue M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Measuring the effectiveness of an in-patient, pharmacist-managed anticoagulation service

Ford, N.D.; Hale, LaDonna S. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Attitudes and practices of physician assistants in the state of Kansas with regards to opioid management in chronic non-malignant pain patients

Weaver, Ann; Quigley, Timothy (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Are primary care providers identifying and addressing the use of performance supplements in adolescent athletes?

Dansel, K.; Griffin, Audrey (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
C-Reactive protein in the detection of inflammation and its role in coronary artery disease

Hein, Lance D.; Muma, Richard D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Factors that influence the hiring of physician assistants by Specialist physicians: a pilot study

Lacey, S.; Nyberg, Sue M.; Muma, Richard D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
A comparison of psychotherapy to no therapy in the treatment of patients with personality disorders

Arnold, Stephanie J.; Quigley, Timothy (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
Advantages and disadvantages between allograft versus autograft in anterior cruciate ligament replacement

Vang, Pete; Day, David (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
The efficacy of orlistat vs. sibutramine in the treatment of obesity: asystematic literature review

Kloer, Lindsay; Nyberg, Sue M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Since obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, effective treatments are crucial in order to stop the progression of this epidemic. Currently, orlistat (Xenical) and sibutramine (Meridia, ...
A study of tanning operators in the State of Kansas: their attitudes and stated practices regarding minors and tanning

Apollo, Monica L.; Muma, Richard D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the basic demographics, attitudes and stated practices regarding youth access to tanning among Kansas tanning operators. A survey was mailed to Kansas tanning facilities regarding ...
Evaluation of PTCA versus stenting and bare-metal stenting versus drug-eluting stenting in the treatment of coronary artery disease

Rendoff, Andrew D.; Muma, Richard D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

The risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) for both men and women is increasing in society today. Over the past twenty-five years, the concepts of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and ...
Abstinence-only sexual education vs. comprehensive sexual education, with emphasis on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents

Phillips, Erika; Quigley, Timothy F. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

In 2003, the Youth Behavior Risk Survey reported that 46.7% of high school students had been sexually active.[1] In 2000, 9.1 million of the 18.9 million new cases of STDs came from young people age 15-24.[2] Although the ...
A comparison of online instruction vs. traditional classroom instruction in an undergraduate pharmacology course

Mirakian, Emily A.; Hale, LaDonna S. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Background: Online instruction has become a vital element in higher education. Most published research finds no significant difference between online (OL) and traditional (TD) instruction. Purpose: Compare student ...
Thyroid disorders and breast cancer

Menke, Michelle Lea; Day, David (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Introduction: A possible link between thyroid disorders and breast cancer has been a subject of debate, since thyroid extract was first used to treat breast cancer in 1896. Many researchers have suggested an increased ...
What is the relationship between a soy-rich diet and the incidence of prostate cancer?

Burrow, Joshua W.; Carter, John W. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common non-cutaneous cancer in the United States male population, and the second most common cause of cancer mortality. It has been proposed that dietary differences in Asian and Western ...
What is the prevalence of birth defects in infants born tomothers with eating disorders, compared to infants born tomothers without eating disorders?

Neuhalfen, Kristle E.; Bunton, Patricia A. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Introduction: The prenatal period is critical in determining the quality of fetal development and how the infant responds outside of the womb. Many know teratogens exist, but the medical literature evaluating fetal outcome ...
The effects of inhaled fluticasone propionate and budesonide on lung function and exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Parkin, Sarah; Nyberg, Sue M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to increase and is currently the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. Although a proven and effective treatment for the chronic ...
Serum selenium and the risk of prostate cancer

Stancoff-Hon, Chelsea; Carter, John W. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of serum selenium levels and the risk of developing prostate cancer. It has been documented that antioxidants reduce the incidence of cancer by ...