The MUSC Theses and Dissertations collection brings the work of MUSC students to a broader audience. Publishing dissertations in an open access format such as MEDICA@MUSC ensures that student research is not limited to a local audience.
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
A Test for the Appropriateness of Dichotomization of a Continuous Predictor for Discriminating a Binary Outcome, Peter V. Greene
Variations in Cost for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans Based on Certificate of Need Regulations, Andrew M. Hall
The Potential Mechanisms of Impaired Pneumococcal Vaccine Responses in Aging HIV-positive Individuals, Myroslawa Happe
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Dependent Signaling in Models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Benjamin Abner Harlan
Defining Cancer Screening Characteristics of Sexual and Gender Minority and Non-Sexual Minority Populations using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System Dataset: An Exploratory Analysis, Kelly Sands Haviland
Development and Implementation of an Auricular Acupressure Protocol for the Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Heather J. Jackson
Osteoblastic Plasticity of Hematopoietic Cells and Modulation of Osteoblastic Differentiation by SHP2, Nathaniel Robert Jensen
Role of the Oxytocin System in Alcohol Consumption and Stress-Induced Alcohol Relapse-like Behavior, Courtney E. King
Comparative Enhancement of Motor Function and BDNF Expression Following Different Brain Stimulation Approaches in an Animal Model of Ischemic Stroke, Serena-Kaye Kinley-Cooper
Discovery and Development of KDM4B Inhibitors to Target Periodontal Disease Progression, Joy Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Endodontic Residents: Factors Influencing the Decision to Become a Dental Educator, Lauren E. Kuhn
White Matter Integrity as a Biomarker for Stroke Recovery: Implications for TMS Treatment, Daniel Hebra Lench
Role of the Rostromedial Tegmental Nucleus (Rmtg) in Aversive Processing, Hao Li
Stress, Appraisal and Coping in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: The Experiences of Parent Dyads, Kristy Loewenstein
Examination of Impulsivity and Contemplation Differences in Incarcerated Opiate Users versus Other Substance Users, Pauline M. Marcussen
The Structural Basis for Brain Health, Barbara Khalibinzwa Marebwa
The Impact of Health Literacy on Rating of Healthcare Experience, Robert William Martin
A Descriptive Study of the Experiences of Obese Pregnant Women, Mary Beth McCloud
The Risk Spiral Model: Systemic Factors That Feed Mass Incarceration, High Risk Behaviors, HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections for African American Males, Lauresa Washington McCoy
Development of Diffusion MRI Methodology to Quantify White Matter Integrity Underlying Post-Stroke Anomia, Emilie Tuijnder McKinnon
Healthcare Board Diversity and Impact of Patient Population's Race and Gender Representation on Hospital Boards: Do Boards in NY State Reflect the Diversity of Their Customers?, Carle-Marie Memnon
Modeling Spatially-Referenced MALDI Imaging Data Using a Process Convolution Approach, Cameron Miller
Barriers to Achieving Patient Satisfaction in an Emergency Department Setting, Jessica Miller
Fluorescence Guided Drug Delivery Mediated by Thermosensitive Liposomes and Localized Hyperthermia: Light at the End of Cancer Treatment, Anjan Motamarry
Parameter Estimation for Data with Lower Limit of Detection Values under the Truncated Model – EM Solutions, Lutfiyya NaQiyba Muhammad