KU Med Center Dissertations and Theses
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The irritability of the vagus nerves of dogs, as shown by the rheobase and chronaxie, in some types of tetany; and their relief by calcium salts
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Pharmacodynamic reactions of respiratory depressants and analeptics after their injection into the great cistern of the dog
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An experimental analysis of the motor cell columns in the cervical enlargement of the spinal cord in the albino rat
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Reflective Practice as a Tool to Overcome the Barriers to Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening in Adults
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: There is a significant dose-dependent relationship between traumatic experiences faced in childhood and poor adult health outcomes including substance abuse, chronic psychological and physical disease, and early ... -
Evaluating the Initial Management and Referral Process for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Approximately 10% of the U.S. population is living with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are one of the most prevalent and debilitating complications. One in four people with diabetes will develop a DFU at some point ... -
Proactive Advance Care Planning in Rural Primary Care
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Relying on a family member to make medical decisions on behalf of a person who is unable to speak for themselves can cause unnecessary stress, cost, and dissatisfaction for both patients and their family. Making decisions ... -
Determining Best Practice for Colonoscopy Preparation for Persons with Constipation
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Abstract According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is estimated to affect 145,000 people and is expected to cause over 51,000 deaths in the year 2019. The way to prevent colorectal cancer is by early ... -
Evaluation of a Chronic Care Management Program in a Rural Primary Care Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Evidence supports that Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a critical component of primary care that contributes to better outcomes and higher satisfaction for patients and providers. Unfortunately, the spread of CCM services ... -
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in a Family Practice Clinic Following the Implementation of an Educational Intervention
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Hypertension (HTN) affects over a third of all American adults, 20% of which are undiagnosed and untreated. HTN leads to greater morbidity and mortality, placing a person at a significantly greater risk for ... -
Improving Skin Protection Practices in Rural Kansas 6th Graders
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Skin cancer is a common cancer in the United States and often preventable with the use of sun modification behaviors (sunscreen, long sleeves, hats and sunglasses) (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2018). ... -
Assessing Health Literacy Levels of Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Rural Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Hispanic adults have been associated with the lowest levels of health literacy (U.S. Department of HHS, 2010). The high prevalence of low health literacy and type 2 diabetes (T2D) among the Hispanic population ... -
A Quality Improvement Project Assessing Prevalence of Depression in Orthopedic Spine Patients
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Individuals with back pain who have spine conditions or are undergoing spine surgery may have depression that can lead to negative post-surgical outcomes, such as complications and poor quality of life. Currently depression ... -
Early Recognition of Sepsis in Outpatient Ambulatory Settings: An Educational Program for Primary Care Providers in Rural, South Central Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Abstract Background and Review of Literature: Sepsis is a life-threatening, dysregulated human response to infection. It claims more lives than breast, lung or prostate cancer. Sepsis affects annually, 1.7 million Americans ... -
SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION IN POST-STEM CELL TRANSPLANT PATIENTS USING THE PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ)-2 AND PHQ-9
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Problem: Clinical depression is a complication of stem cell transplantation. Depression can decrease adherence to treatment, worsen transplant outcomes, and increase mortality. At the University of Kansas Cancer Center ... -
Improving Transitions of Care between a Skilled Nursing Facility and Primary Care Providers
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The number of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) after hospitalization continues to increase. Current research has focused on how to improve hospital to SNF or community transitions, with very few ... -
Measuring Individual Treatment Benefits Using Longitudinal Outcomes from Clinical Trials or Hospital Data
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)It is increasingly recognized that a patient’s response to a medical treatment is a statistically heterogeneous phenomenon. The average treatment effects may not represent a heterogeneous population of patients. The benefits ... -
A new role for NKG2D signaling in CD8+ T cells and autoimmune diabetes
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The demands placed on the immune system are immense and highly complex. It must protect the body against untold threats while maintaining a balance between immune defense and autoimmune damage. One major player in immune ... -
Guided Reflective Writing and Student Clinical Judgment Development: A Descriptive Study of Nursing Student and Faculty Perspectives
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Literature supports guided reflection and clinical judgment development as key components to enhancing students’ knowledge and preparation for complex nursing care. Faculty are challenged to prepare new nurses to enter the ... -
Novel Statistical Methods for Missing Data and Multiplicity in Alzheimer’s Research
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The application of statistical procedures to real data sets seldom proceeds as seamlessly as a textbook problem where all assumptions are verified, and sample sizes are adequate. Common issues include lack of adherence to ... -
Trajectories of Glycemic Control with Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Management of Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Purpose: Prior evidence suggests that early, improved control of glycemic control likely lowers the risk of some combination of microvascular and/or macrovascular complications. Furthermore, growing evidence suggests that ...