Browsing Proceedings 2018: 14th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Title
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Changes in bilateral coordination in males and females 8-21 years with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)In typically developing youth (TDY) there is a clear developmental acquisition of bilateral coordination proficiency (BLC; i.e., synchronized arm and leg movements) from ages 4 to 21 yrs. That is, BLC capacities reach 88% ... -
Clinical outcomes of intermediate length cephalomedullary nails for intertrochanteric femur fracture repair in older adults: a case series
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Due to the rising number of older adults in the United States, the prevalence of hip fractures is expected to increase dramatically in ... -
Comparison of the machining behavior of additively manufactured in 625 and cast wrought in 625
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Additive manufacturing has recently gained momentum as new technologies have made possible three-dimensional (3D) printing of functional parts; especially in the aerospace sector, where intricate parts fabricated from ... -
Concealed carry on university campuses: attitudes, behaviors, And safety knowledge before and after July 1, 2017
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Since July 1st 2017, in Kansas it is legal to carry a concealed weapon on some state government properties (e.g., university campuses). But little is known about the rate of concealed carry on campuses, and why members of ... -
Concurrent validity of heart rate 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 health related biometric information. One biometric variable commonly measured is ... -
Cryptogenic stroke due to undiagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation implementation of a discharge plan
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Introduction: Strokes with an underlying cause of atrial fibrillation (AF) are more likely to be more detrimental due to its risk for recurrence, disability and mortality (January et al., 2014; Miller, Andersson, Kalra, ... -
Development of a corrosion protection system for aluminum alloys and evaluation of system's effectiveness
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Even with advances in the prevention of corrosion the cost of corrosion to the US economy is over a $1 trillion in today's dollars. Research into new more effective corrosion control methods is imperative. Of the different ... -
Disability scores in high-risk pregnant women
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Currently, minimal research exists that demonstrates how pregnancy is related to level of disability. PURPOSE: Because of the common practice to prescribe bed rest to pregnancies classified as high-risk and ... -
Early mobility in the intensive care unit: evaluation of a mobility protocol and the effect on patient outcomes
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Intensive care unit (ICU) interventions for early rehabilitation are linked with decreased length of stay (LOS) and days on mechanical ventilation (MV), as much as 47%, and is safe and well-tolerated by ... -
Effects of precipitation, grazing and initial planting practice on CRP plant diversity across Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federally funded program that has converted marginal cropland to native plant communities over the past 30 years with the goal of preventing erosion, improving water quality, and ... -
Effects of spinal deviations from frontpack or backpack loading
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Humans use backpacks in everyday life for reasons including carrying school supplies, military or work-related uses. Carrying loads on the back can cause changes in posture and muscle activation resulting in ... -
Exploring the role of linker region and ig4 on the activity of palladin ig34 tandem domain
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)The protein palladin is a known regulator of the actin cytoskeleton and acts as an actin scaffold due to its ability to bind multiple actin-binding proteins. This grants palladin a key role in regulating actin rearrangement--a ... -
Factors affecting heat generation during bone drilling and Implant surgery
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bone drilling is a complicated process and creates deformations on the hard and soft tissues, as well as surrounding organs during the implant surgery and drilling process. The drills used in surgeries must have sharp ... -
Gun or wallet: the role of perceptual-cognitive skill in use-of-force decisions
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Police use-of-force decisions are a hot topic that saturates the media, however little is known about the nature of these decisions. Officers go through use-of-force simulations as part of their training, however these ... -
Health literacy and medication adherence: a quality improvement project for heart failure patients
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Low health literacy results in worse outcomes and underutilization of preventative health care. In the United States 5,800,000 people have been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), with $20.9 billion spent in ... -
Host-delivered RNA interference may confer plant resistance against charcoal rot disease
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Macrophomina phaseolina, the causative agent of the plant disease charcoal rot, impacts over 500 plant species, and causes devastating crop failures globally. It attacks plants primarily through fungus-infested soil. Once ... -
Implementation of an early mobility protocol in an intensive care unit
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Early mobility is recognized as an important intervention to avoid adverse outcomes in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, although only about one-half of ICUs have adopted early mobility programs. PURPOSE: ... -
Induced pluripotent stem cell-seeded collagen scaffolds as a mechanism for regeneration after spinal cord injury
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are highly debilitating conditions for which no effective treatment or cure currently exists. Stem cell replacement therapies may offer hope to people suffering with SCIs. The use of biomaterial ... -
Influencing organizational policy to address gender and sexual minority health disparities and inclusivity within the healthcare delivery system
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)PURPOSE: According to the Health Equity Index (Human Rights, 2016), only 3 hospitals in Kansas were determined as leaders for health care equity. All 3 facilities are in the north area of Kansas, closer to Kansas City and ... -
Intranasal lidocaine to block the sphenopalatine ganglion in refractory chronic migraines: a case report
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Intranasal lidocaine to treat chronic migraines may be a viable option after first and second line treatments are exhausted. It is thought to work by blocking the sphenopalatine ganglion. Although data from randomized ...