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Psychiatric illness confers significant morbidity and mortality to female adolescents who are affected. To expertly combat this issue, risk factors for psychiatric illness specific to adolescent females must be explored and identified. This research…

This systematic literature review examines the impact of implementing peer support programs to reduce psychological distress among anesthesia providers experiencing second victim events. Its high-stakes, hyper-acute nature characterizes the field of…

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased in prevalence in the United States, with individuals reporting misuse of opioids during pregnancy and labor quadrupling between the years of 1999 and 2014. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD…

Background: Hearing loss is a health concern that increases in conjunction with age. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) can impact many aspects of a person’s life, including social interactions and mental health. Research has established a correlation …

Introduction/Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as blood loss exceeding 1,000 milliliters accompanied by hypovolemia within the first 24 hours after delivery, remains a …

The purpose of this thematic study is to explore, examine, and unveil the disparate treatment of Black women in leadership positions. For the utility of this study, disparate treatment will be generally defined as actions that demonstrate inequity, …

Background: It is current practice in the United States to provide the option to parents to circumcise their newborn males while still in the hospital, however there are no definitive guidelines available in any reputable sources such as the America…

Background: Much of the world’s economy is reliant on employees that work outside of the typical 9 am-5 pm window. “Shift work” is the term used to identify the shifts these employees work, classifying them as outside the hours of 7 am to 6 pm. Many…

Background: In the last couple of years, there has been a rise in mental health disorders in the United States among adolescents and young adults. Social media use has also grown exponentially. Recent studies have evaluated the relationship among th…

Background: In a society that is becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other electronics for daily life, research has investigated the potential impacts on overall health as a result of this shift. There is significant evidence and reco…

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world, yet symptomatic relief and ultimate invasive surgical procedures remain the mainstay of treatment. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy (MSCT) is emerging as a possible, curati…

Background: HCPs are undoubtedly exposed to high levels of stress, making them more susceptible to moral distress and at a higher risk for burnout. Working in an Intensive Care Unit or CCM is associated with even higher levels of both stress and bur…

Introduction: Gastric ultrasound has emerged as a pivotal tool in anesthesia, offering a non-invasive, real-time method to assess gastric content and volume, thus enhancing perioperative patient safety.1 This doctoral project delves into the applica…