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The purpose of this quantitative study was to test whether there was a significant difference in the mentoring types and investigate the impact of mentoring among first year teachers in public school settings in the United States. E-mentoring was us…

Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a well-documented complication of neuraxial anesthesia, presenting with distinct postural features often requiring therapeutic intervention. The combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique has gained t…

The purpose of the quantitative study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention by comparing the improvement in knowledge and attitudes of older adult and caregiver participants in South Carolina. Orangeburg County, a rural are…

Labor epidural analgesia has traditionally relied on the use of local anesthetics combined with lipophilic opioids such as fentanyl and sufentanil to manage labor pain. While opioids provide effective analgesia, their use is associated with several …

Dementia affects the physical and mental health and thereby reduces the quality of life of persons affected. With an aging population, the incidence of dementia is increasing, but the pathophysiology of the disease is still under investigation. Curr…

Background: Depression is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide. Its effects can be crippling to those who suffer from the disorder. Recent findings suggest the gut microbiome can be a target in the treatment of depression due to the…

Background: Congenital heart defects (CHD) impact 0.8-1.2% of deliveries worldwide, with over 40,000 children requiring surgery per year. Historically, clinicians recommended against physical activity in children with CHD due to the risk of sudden c…

The purpose of this qualitative document analysis study was to investigate the alignment between IT associate degree program curricula and workforce demands for North Carolina community college IT programs serving the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord MSA.…

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects many American adults and comes with a myriad of complications that include but are not limited to cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and death. Currently, 9.4% of the adult population is dia…

This mixed methods comparative case study investigated the impacts, costs, barriers, and facilitators associated with implementing telehealth services across Cenla Pediatrics and Baytown Cardiology clinics. The research investigated the effects of t…

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) incidence is increasing as well as the rates of cesarean sections. Current research has not been conclusive as to whether this relationship is causal. Objective: This evidence-based systematic review aimed…

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…

Objective: Assess if there is a specific duration, mode, and intensity of exercise that will optimally impact cognitive performance in healthy adults. Design: Evidence based medicine systematic literature review and evaluation from 2007 to 2018. Met…