Browsing Proceedings 2018: 14th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Title
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The importance of aphasia therapy: a retrospective study
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the third most common cause of death in the United States. 30-35% of these stroke survivors have aphasia. Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, which has a ... -
The reliability and validity of a luggage scale for gluteal strength measurements
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: The most commonly used clinical method for measuring gluteal muscle strength is manual muscle testing (MMT). This method is subjective and lacks reliability and specificity. An alternative, objective tool to ... -
The risk of recreational trampoline use in the pediatric population: a retrospective study
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Indoor recreational trampoline parks are increasing in number across the US and with this trend has come an increase in trampoline related injuries. Extensive research has been conducted dating back to the ... -
The role of skin complexion on African American emerging adults
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)It is important to explore the role of skin complexion to diminish the social equity gap between various skin complexions discussed in the literature by Keith & Herring (1991), Edwards (1972), and Hunter (2007) & Hunter ... -
Validity and reliability of step count measures using a wrist worn activity tracker during treadmill walking
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Wearable technology devices are becoming increasingly popular. Many of these devices offer features allowing users to monitor physical activity levels through the reporting of step-count. However, as many ... -
Waste water treatment using food waste, clothes and algae briquettes after activation and carbonization processes
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Clean drinking water is one of the biggest issues in the world, and will be the most studied subject along with food in the near future. Some of the fresh water sources are contaminated with Sulfur, Nitrogen, Phosphorous ... -
We're all belchers: finding a new American family in the animated world of Bob's burgers
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bob's Burgers, an animated television show airing on FOX, tells the story of the Belcher family. The Belcher's own a burger restaurant and the show explores all of the day-to-day mishaps that tend to occur. While the show ... -
West High School winnable battles
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Utilizing CDC Winnable Battles, Healthy People 2020, and the most common causes of death among US teenagers, we choose five topics we felt would have the greatest impact on the health of high school students. Five modules ...