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.

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Dissertations and Posters from 2024

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Prostaglandins to Ease the Pain of Intrauterine Device Insertion, Brittney Ayles

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Psilocybin’s Role in Major Depressive Disorder: A Scoping Review, Carlos Barajas

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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Prevention of Recurrent C. difficile Infection, Emmiline Chou

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A Review of Factors that Impact Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression, Brooke Crowley, Kara Roman, Andrea Olmstead, Jaydeen Morris, and Jason Brumitt

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Effects of a Ketogenic Diet: A Scoping Review, Dayelise Fleigle

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The Effect of Gratitude on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers as Measured by Burnout and Depression, Haley S. Fujimori, Erika McCarthy, Erika Barber, Jay Jamieson, and Jason Brumitt

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Higher-dose and adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccines can improve immunogenicity in people with HIV, Ethan Gladhill, Heather Rollins, Heather Justice, and J. Brumitt

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Deliberate Cold Exposure as Augmentation for Diabetic Management, Joel Graham, Michael Graham, Patrick Clyde, Michael Racine, and Jason Brumitt

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Emergency Room Treatment and Outcomes of Patients Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis: A Scoping Review, Tyson Greener, Heather Rollins, Kevin Vandenheuvel, and Carilyn Ellis

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GLP-1 Agonists on Reducing the Risk of Developing Dementia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Alli Guerrero, Emmiline Chou, Erika McCarthy, Heather Justice, and Jason Brumitt

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Effectiveness of Lavender Supplementation in Treating the Most Common Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care Settings: A Narrative Review, Taylor Irwin, Heather Justice, Kara Roman, Sophie Tajadod, Carilyn Ellis, Kristy Asbell, and Jason Brumitt

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A Scoping Review: Comparison of Tezepelumab and Mepolizumab in the Treatment of Persistent Severe Asthma, Alex Liaw, William Chang, Travis Adelman, Josh Guffey, and Jason Brumitt

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A Scoping Review: Multimodal Pain Management to Reduce Perioperative Opioid Use in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Renee Merrill, Curt C. Stilp, Shane Merrill, Michelle Rhea, and Jason Brumitt

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Conjugated Pneumococcal Vaccination to Decrease the Incidence of Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Populations under Five Years Old, A Scoping Review, Thomas Dillon Murray, Michelle Rhea, Erika McCarthy, and Kristy Asbell

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Exploring the Use of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) in Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Systematic Review, Samuel Packham, Heather Justice, and Travis Adelman

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Review of Depression Management in Cardiovascular Disease, Kelsey Pangelinan, Kristy Asbell, and Erika McCarthy

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Analyzing the Efficacy of Dupilumab on Skin Clearance in Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis, Naomy Procopoi and Jason Brumitt

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The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Reducing Drug Craving and Preventing Recurrence of Methamphetamine Use Disorder, Sydney Skutt, Carilyn Ellis, Daniel Sanders, and Jason Brumitt

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The use of virtual reality for Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation: A scoping review, Rachel E. Surridge, Curt C. Stilp, Christen Johnson, and J. Brumitt

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Physical Activity and Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline, Ashley Tolentino, Erika McCarthy, Travis Adelman, and Taryn Pearl

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Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists compared to paroxetine for reducing vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women: a systematic review., Jessie Vandor, Heather Justice, Erika McCarthy, Kara Roman, and Jason Brumitt

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A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Dementia Patients in Correlation to Increased Falls and Hospitalizations, Julie Ward, Travis Adelman, Erica Barber, and Elizabeth Upton

Dissertations and Posters from 2023

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The Role of Pharmacogenetics on Breast Cancer Treatment Efficacy and Toxicity, Noor Alani, Nicholas Barber, Britt Benn, and Justin M. Gambini

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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 and Justin M. Gambini

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Thoughtful Integration of Active Learning Teaching Strategies into Physician Assistant Education, Daniel Berger, Heather Rollins, Curt C. Stilp, and Justin M. Gambini

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The Association Between Prenatal Acetaminophen Use and ADHD Development in Childhood, Jocelyne Blanco, Erika McCarthy, and Justin Gambini

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Emerging Evidence for Diagnosis and Treatment of Wake Up Stroke Patients, Asa Di Carlo, Kennedy Emerson, and Justin Gambini

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Discussion of the Risks and Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Control in the Elderly, Kennedy Emerson, Asa Di Carlo, Elizabeth Upton, and Justin Gambini

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Early Management of Nutritional Deficiencies to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disabilities of Pediatric Populations in Africa, Kristin Freitas, Justin Gambini, Curt C. Stilp, Kara Roman, and Ryan Mather

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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 and Justin Gambini

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

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The Role of Self-Sampling for HPV in the Primary Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Divya Patel, Kara Roman, Jennifer Christiansen, and Justin Gambini

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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 and Justin Gambini

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The Role of Niacinamide in Skin Cancer Risk Reduction, Britny Ruilova Tellez, Nicolas Fortes, and Heather Rollins

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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), Tanya Yatskiv, Lauren Myers, Erica Barber, and Kristy Asbell

Dissertations and Posters from 2022

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Utilizing Vitamin D Supplementation in Heart Failure, Rachel Alexanian, Justin Gambini, Heather Rollins, and Timothy Aylward

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

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

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Evaluating the Effects of Cannabis Use on Fertility and Artificial Reproductive Technology, Iridiana Hermenegildo, Timothy Aylward, and Justin Gambini

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Diet Recommendations for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Tia M. Kinilau, Shawna Bajet, Erika McCarthy, and Justin Gambini

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

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The Walking Well: Effects of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea on Athletic Performance, Annalise H. Lau, Erica Barber, and Justin Gambini

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Comparing the Effects of Vegan Diets versus Ketogenic Diets on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, April McCune, Timothy Aylward, Andrea Abernathy, and Justin Gambini

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Evaluating the Role of the Mediterranean Diet in the Progression of Heart Failure, Valerie C. Miller, Heather Rollins, Erica Barber, and Justin Gambini

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

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

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

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

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

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

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