Welcome to SMA's abstract library. This library includes video presentations of abstracts presented by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows and Physician Members as part of the Southern Medical Association's Physicians-in-Training program, Annual Scientific Assembly and the Southern Regional Burn Conference. To learn more about SMA's Physicians-In-training opportunities, or to submit an abstract, visit SMA's Physician-in-Training page.
Education // Abstracts
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Diagnosing Relapsing Polychondritis in a young girl
Here we present a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented to our clinic with a persistent daily evening fever, reaching up to 101°F, lasting for 12 days.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Gangrenous Calciphylaxis in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient: Case Report
This case describes a patient on PD who developed gangrenous calciphylaxis in the setting of pre-existing peripheral arterial disease, eventually requiring multi-limb amputation despite aggressive, multimodal treatment.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Qualitative Insights on Bladder Cancer Experiences and Smoking Cessation: A Contemporary Analysis via Reddit
We aim to qualitatively examine smoking cessation in former and current smokers with connections to BC using Reddit.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Trust Your Gut: The role of a risk score in improving colon cancer screening
The objective of this research project is to study if a patient’s hesitancy towards colon cancer screening changes after receiving their risk score via the NIH Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Dry Beriberi Resulting From GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and GIP Receptor Agonist Induced Weight Loss
In this report, we present a patient with uncontrolled T2DM and obesity with worsening bilateral lower extremity pain and angular stomatitis after initiating medication.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Improving Pediatric Resident Emergency Preparedness
The primary goal is to improve resident comfort and competency in disaster situations during the 2023-24 academic year.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Post-Partum Cardiomyopathy: Quality Improvement of Recognition and Referrals
Postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) can be a life-threatening condition associated with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction below 45% and occurs during or within 5 months after pregnancy. Very little research is available on risk factors and no guidelines available on treatment.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Unique case of Calciphylaxis in a patient with NASH cirrhosis
This case report highlights a unique instance suggesting a potential connection between NASH cirrhosis and calciphylaxis.
Abstract | March 24, 2024
Splenic Rupture Following Prone Lateral Discectomy And Arthrodesis: Case Report
We present the case of a 71-year-old female with a history of L3-S1 laminectomy and L3-L5 arthrodesis who underwent a prone lateral discectomy of L2-L3 with arthrodesis of the endplates for chronic lower back pain.