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Background: To gain admittance to Physician Assistant (PA) school, applicants must complete prerequisite courses and experiences, yet there is no universal standard for the PA school application process. The lack of standardization contributes to co…

Background: The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 infection led to the declaration of a pandemic in 2020. At that time, research aimed to quickly identify factors placing individuals at higher risk of disease progression. The requirement of in…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to address the gap in research on student retention interventions at the community college level by testing the relationship between intervention and retention of students. The study sought to contribute to…

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common and can be debilitating for the patient experiencing the injury. There are different graft choices when repairing an ACL such as allograft and autograft. It is important to repair the inj…

Background: Referencing the Chronic Opioid Use After Surgery study in 2017, the economic cost of prescription opioid-related overdose, abuse, and dependence exceeds $78.5 billion annually, with the majority of costs related to health care, substance…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to test if there is a relationship between food insecurity and graduation rates among North Carolina students. This study collected secondary data from the Household Pulse Survey, and North Carolina Cohort …

Originating in the 1970s, Competency-Based Education (CBE) deviated from traditional time-based benchmarks, emphasizing mastery of specific skills and competencies. Its initial adoption is mainly attributed to a response to a more traditional educat…

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a disease that creates a significant burden on patients and the healthcare system alike. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the rapid quivering of the atria, which predisposes the patient to hemostasis and thr…

This quantitative study compared discipline referral rates and the amount of physical education offered in a rural, low-socioeconomic K-8 school in Tennessee. In addition, the study examined grade-level differences between disciplinary referrals and…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on medical education by comparing USMLE Step 1 first attempt pass rates of examinees from US/Canadian schools in Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs from 2020-20…

Background: Physical activity positively affects various aspects of health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and has been linked to improved academic performance. However, a significant portion of students fail to meet recommend…

Background: Heterotopic pregnancy is a statistically rare event with an incidence of 1:30,000 pregnancies, but with the increased implementation of assisted reproductive techniques, incidence is as high as 1:50. Treatment modalities for heterotopic …