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Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

These are the dissertations from students in the Doctor of Medical Science program at George Fox University. Each one is accompanied by a poster version, presented to the campus at a research symposium. The posters are linked at the bottom of each page, under Additional Files.

Dissertations and Posters from 2023 2023

The Role of Pharmacogenetics on Breast Cancer Treatment Efficacy and Toxicity, Noor Alani

Meta-analysis of the Rate of Unplanned Pregnancies in Rural Areas of the United States and the Use of Technology-Based Sexual Education Programs, Hannah Audiss

Thoughtful Integration of Active Learning Teaching Strategies into Physician Assistant Education, Daniel Berger

The Association Between Prenatal Acetaminophen Use and ADHD Development in Childhood, Jocelyne Blanco

Emerging Evidence for Diagnosis and Treatment of Wake Up Stroke Patients, Asa Di Carlo

Discussion of the Risks and Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Control in the Elderly, Kennedy Emerson

Early Management of Nutritional Deficiencies to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disabilities of Pediatric Populations in Africa, Kristin Freitas

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2-i) in the prevention of diabetic kidney disease progression, and its role as an antihypertensive agent in the African American population, Aran Michael G. Manalang

Lipoprotein(a): Review of Existing Guidelines and Application for Practicing Clinicians, Daniella Manarang

The Role of Self-Sampling for HPV in the Primary Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Divya Patel

Review of the Literature: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Mobile Integrated Health - Community Paramedicine Programs in Reducing Pre-Hospital EMS Calls and Transportations, Annika N. Schultz

The Role of Niacinamide in Skin Cancer Risk Reduction, Britny Ruilova Tellez

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), Tanya Yatskiv

Dissertations and Posters from 2022 2022

Utilizing Vitamin D Supplementation in Heart Failure, Rachel Alexanian

Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty: Reducing Post-Operative Complications and Improving Rehabilitation and Recovery, Miguel Castaneda

A Comparison of Therapeutic Regimens in the Treatment of Hypothyroidism, Christina M. Cranley

Evaluating the Effects of Cannabis Use on Fertility and Artificial Reproductive Technology, Iridiana Hermenegildo

Diet Recommendations for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Tia M. Kinilau

Special Topics in Neuroendocrinology Allopregnanolone: Pathophysiology, Effects on Mood, Emerging Treatments, Sarah Jane Lance

The Walking Well: Effects of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea on Athletic Performance, Annalise H. Lau

Comparing the Effects of Vegan Diets versus Ketogenic Diets on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, April McCune

Evaluating the Role of the Mediterranean Diet in the Progression of Heart Failure, Valerie C. Miller

What is More Effective: Corticosteroid Injections or Platelet Rich Plasma Infections in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis?, Joseph Mohr

Aspirin in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Briana Stephanie Murar

Fertility Considerations in Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives in Individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Andrea M. Reichle

Ketamine Use for Prehospital Status Seizures that are Refractory to Benzodiazepines, Kyle B. Safko

Considerations of PoCUS vs Manual Pulse Check in Predicting ROSC for Patients Presenting in PEA, Steven M. Shockley

Implementing Nutrition Education into Physician Assistant Curriculum; What is the Best Method?, Whitney Temple

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Role of Early Intervention, Alexus S. Yang