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 2017
A Comprehensive Molecular Phylogeny of Holocephalans and Identification of Sex-Specific Genetic Markers in Chondrichthyan Fishes, Jenny Marie Kemper
ShinyGPA: An Interactive and Dynamic Visualization Toolkit for the Exploratory Analysis of Genetic Studies, Emma Kortemeier
The Impact of Sugar Derived Metabolites (AGEs) on Pubertal Mammary Gland Development, Bradley Krisanits
An Exploratory Analysis of Psychological and Genetic Based Outcomes Related to Binge Drinking and Binge Eating Behaviors in a College-Age Population, Carley Garris Lovell
Differences in Total Healthcare Costs and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Non-Urgent Visits to Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centers, J. Michael Mauldin
Development of Class I and Sub-Class I Selective Inhibitors of Lysine Deacylases: Implications for Inflammation and Hematologic Malignancies, Jesse Jordan McClure
Outcomes of a Novel Approach to Transcatheter and Hybrid Pulmonary Valve Replacement for Congenital Heart Disease in a Single Center, Marion E. McRae
Biochemical and Immunological Study of the Roles of GARP/TGF-β Axis in Cancer, Alessandra Metelli
Assessing Interprofessional Teamwork and Performance in Delivery Room Neonatal Resuscitations, Valerie Clary Muronda
Defining the Ideal Activation Signal Strength for Adoptive T Cell Therapies, Lillian Neal
Tristetraprolin in Human Periodontal Health and Disease, Michael Khoa Nguyen
Investigating the Sub-Lethal Effects of Mercury Exposure Using Environmental Sentinels, Frances M. Nilsen
Interleukin-like EMT Inducer (ILEI, FAM3C) in Melanoma Partial Phenotype Switching, Ken Noguchi
Chronic Stress and Alcohol Dependence: A Possible Role for KCa2 Channels, Audrey Elizabeth Padula
Strategic Assessment of Options for Alleviating Rural Physician Shortages, Brenda T. Palmore
Prefrontal Synaptic Glutamate Transmission Dynamics across Psychostimulants and Behavioral Paradigms of Drug Addiction, José I. Peña Bravo
Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Temporomandibular Disorders among Orthodontists, Felipe Borges Porto
Improving the Reach and Effectiveness of Palliative Care in Low-Resource Countries, Maryellen Potts
Genetic Analysis of the A30.5 and L2 Proteins: Key Regulators of Poxvirus Membrane Biogenesis, Justin Michael Radomski
Extinction of Cocaine Self-Administration Induces Metaplasticity in Nucleus Accumbens, Douglas J. Roberts-Wolfe
Pathogenesis of Persistent Truncus Arteriosus, Brianna Nicole Sanders
Establishing Biological Plausibility for Cognitive Frailty, Lana Jean Sargent