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Factors Influencing United States Parent/Guardian’s Decision on Early Infant Medical Circumcision
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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Shift Work and its Effect on Physical Health
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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Positive Correlation between Social Media Use and New-Onset Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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The Impact of Electronic Usage on Sleep Quality and Duration in Adults
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Versus Conventional Treatments for Osteoarthritis
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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Evaluating the Impacts of Stress on Healthcare Providers in Critical Care Medicine: A Systematic Review
South College RecordsBackground: 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…
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Gastric Ultrasound Education for Anesthesia Providers
South College RecordsIntroduction: 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…
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Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diet and Exercise
South College RecordsBackground: Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and incurable disease that is rising in prevalence, effecting millions of people around the world. With medical treatments advancing, the role of diet and exercise are still unclear in the management…
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Defining Substance Abuse Among Physician Assistant Students: A National Study on the Prevalence of Alcohol, Tobacco, Illicit Substances, and Prescription Medication Abuse
South College RecordsBackground: According to currently published literature, Physician Assistant students (PA-S) have high levels of stress and burnout, making them prone to substance abuse. Yet, these sparse studies have intertwined PA-S with other medical or graduate…
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The Benefits of Using Video Laryngoscopy in the Pediatric Population
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Effects of Antidepressant Use on ART Adherence in Depressed in HIV-Infected Patients
South College RecordsBackground: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a devastating and incurable disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART), epidemiological studies have shown a significant decrease in the…
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Reliability of Alert Dogs to Detect Hypoglycemic Events in Type 1 Diabetics
South College RecordsBackground: Hypoglycemia is a common and often serious implication in patients with type I diabetes. The risk of low blood sugar while on insulin therapy can be detrimental, especially since most type I diabetics are diagnosed in childhood. Objectiv…
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Globalization of Physician Assistants: The Benefits and Limitations of Establishing the Profession Around the World
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Exploring the Relationship Between Degree Choice and Workforce Outcomes: A Quantitative Non-Experimental Study
South College RecordsThe purpose of this quantitative study is to test the relationship between degree choice and post-graduate outcomes for students in the United States by describing the relationship between a selected major and post-graduate outcomes including employ…
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Safety of Epinephrine When Used in Local Anesthesia for Distal Appendages
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Audit Your Ambition: When Your Giftedness, Resilience, Insecurity, and Trauma (Grit) Drive Your Business Success - A Qualitative Study
South College RecordsThe purpose of this phenomenological study is to discover the impact of high-achieving executive leaders who neglect their trauma and insecurities on business decisions and success outcomes. For the utility of the study, trauma was defined as the ch…
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Family-Centered Interventions as a Preventative Measure for the Development of Antisocial Behavior
South College RecordsBackground: Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a type B personality disorder, which are trademarked by dramatic, unpredictable, and/or hyper emotional behavior. ASPD is characterized by a maladaptive thought process in which the individual la…
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Trust in the Workplace: Should it be a Senior Leadership Axiom Grounded in Employees' Perception of Reality?
South College RecordsThis qualitative study will comprehensively explore and understand the characteristics or traits of senior managers and what, if any, are lacking to build trust in the workplace. Characteristics or traits are the peculiar qualities of senior manager…
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