Browsing GRASP: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Author "Wallace, Michelle"

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    • A survey of current knowledge and practices of Kansas physician assistants regarding infant mortality 

      Borthwick, Melissa B.; Burkey, Kelci J.; Cebula, Ashley Y.; Pahls, Lindsay A. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)
      Kansas' infant mortality rate is higher than the national average. Research supports specific infant mortality prevention techniques but it is unknown if physician assistants (PAs) in Kansas are teaching them. Our objective ...

    • A year of pediatric prevention 

      Hildebrand, Bethany; Day, Jordan; West, Ronnie (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)
      Unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death in children under 18 years of age in the United States. From 2003 to 2013, 93,941 unintentional deaths occurred in the pediatric population, not including the additional ...

    • Breast is best: Breastfeeding curriculum for physician assistants 

      Beiker, Rachel; Huey, Meg; Huggans, Courtney; Tompkins, Brittany; Warkentine, Abby (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)
      Infants who are breastfed have a reduced risk of ear, gastrointestinal, urinary and respiratory tract infections, as well as decreased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, diabetes, obesity, and allergic diseases. ...

    • Cases over the lifespan of patient Penny Adams 

      Armstrong, Kelly; Bernelis, Amber; Herrmann, Heather; Shaver, Cesali; Spresser, McKenzie; Asdale, Sarah Van (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)
      INTRODUCTION: A patient's medical record is a transcription of events having occurred in relation to one's health, including previous office visits, diagnoses, hospitalizations, screening and diagnostic test results, ...

    • Central nervous system infections: A clinical review article 

      Kidwell, Caylee; Saavedra, Diego; Galush, Tiffany; Worthington, Ty (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)
      Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) can be categorized into 3 broad groups: meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscesses. CNS infections require early intervention in order to prevent sequelae or death. The ...

    • Clinical management of food allergies in pediatrics 

      Bonde, Danielle; Stephens, Jamie; Farley, Lacey (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)
      There are over 171 identified food allergens and it is estimated that 8% of children have a food allergy. The purpose of our clinical review is to provide a concise and accessible guide to the diagnosis and management of ...

    • Considering point-of-care electronic medical resources in lieu of traditional textbooks for medical education 

      Adams, Courtney R.; Kaufman, Michelle L.; Snyder, Courtney L. (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)
      Within just 26 months, physician assistant students are transformed from relatively medically naive learners into licensed healthcare providers with a high level of autonomy. Didactic education traditionally relies on ...

    • DKA in a 12-month-old infant with new onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A case report 

      Beran, Miranda; Smith, Kirsten; Stout, Kevan (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)
      Introduction: Type I diabetes mellitus (TIDM) has a bimodal peak in the onset of the disease. Most children are diagnosed between the ages of 4-6 and 10-14 years. It can be difficult to diagnose diabetes in children of a ...

    • Effects of fluoridation on oral health and clinical guidelines for fluoride therapy 

      Aitchison, Matthew; Ray, Mason; Stearns, Blake (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)
      Objective: This review article presents a summary of evidence-based research on the risks and benefits of water fluoridation and serves to offer primary care providers (PCPs) knowledge regarding supplemental application ...

    • Long-term effects of inhaled corticosteroids in the pediatric population: A clinical review 

      Goetz, Brandace; Myers, Caitlin; Andreas, Rachel; Hamilton, Michael (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)
      Asthma is the most common chronic health condition affecting the pediatric population. Uncontrolled asthma can have significant consequences including lower academic performance, decreased cardiovascular fitness, and ...

    • Medications affecting nutritional status in pediatrics: A clinical review 

      Fisher, Maggie; Swift, Trista (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)
      Introduction: Maintaining adequate nutrition in children is vital to growth and development. The most commonly treated health conditions in the pediatric population include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, infections, ...

    • Mental health of PA students 

      Gutierrez, Carina; Brown, Natalie; Glidewell, Hannah (Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)
      INTRODUCTION: Evidence has shown that the prevalence of some mental health disorders is higher among students enrolled in medical school. There is a concern that this may be true for physician assistant (PA) students as ...

    • Methemoglobinemia in a 14 year old female with new onset of dyspnea: a case report 

      Tenbarge, Caitlin; Harlow, Sofia; Kasting, Nathan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)
      Introduction: Methemoglobinemia is a rare and potentially life-threatening medical emergency. It can be acquired from a variety of chemicals, medications and drugs and can be overlooked when evaluating someone in respiratory ...

    • Nutrition guidelines in Kansas elementary schools 

      Heins, Jordan; Sawyers, Erin; Spradlin, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)
      Childhood obesity is a nation-wide epidemic and is strongly linked to nutrition. Although the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines are designed to regulate students' caloric intake and nutritional needs, ambiguous ...

    • Operation wellness: A pediatric health initiative 

      Berklund, Jonelle; Reilly, Annie (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)
      While many public health initiatives target adults, establishing healthy habits in the pediatric population is paramount given the alarming pediatric health issues on the rise. Current estimates report 19% of American ...

    • Overview of treatments for SARS-CoV-2 

      Brisco, Jaclyn; Snyder, Mary; Wendte, Brianna (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)
      The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first recognized in Wuhan, China in December of 2019. Since then, it has spread to over 200 countries and was ...

    • Review of evaluation and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) 

      Ardery, Savannah; Morgan, Lanette; Schreiber, Claire; Synek, Jacob (Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)
      Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS) is a rare condition that is diagnosed in children who abruptly develop behavioral, verbal, motor, and/or neurologic changes ...

    • Survey of breastfeeding curriculum in physician assistant education 

      Jenkins, Hayley; Leckliter, Ashley; Phelan, Kieran; Wilson, Jennifer (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)
      The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. In 2011, the Surgeon General's Call to Action specifically identified physician assistants (PAs) and their role in supporting breastfeeding. However, breastfeeding is not ...

    • Survey of parental vaccine hesitancy in Kansas 

      Buer, Bailey; Casey, Amanda; Graber, Lauren; Starr, Alison; Walden, Nicole (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)
      Rates of recommended childhood vaccinations in the United States are declining. In Kansas, the percentage of children entering kindergarten on the recommended schedule was 66% in 2014. To understand this trend, a survey ...

    • The risk of recreational trampoline use in the pediatric population: a retrospective study 

      Frizzell, Haley B.; Hartke, Rachael E.; Huntley, Ashley N.; Kyllo, Janelle L.; Russell, Abby S. (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 ...