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 | November 17, 2023
A Diagnostic Quagmire: Vasculitis Flare versus Infection
Here we present an adult male with history of GPA with overlapping symptoms of infection versus vasculitis flare, ultimately diagnosed with pneumonia and empyema.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole–Induced Psychosis in a Patient With Down Syndrome
Although rare, transient psychosis related to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) intake has been described previously. Most of these descriptions have involved the immunocompromised and/or the elderly. From literature review, it doesn’t appear there has ever been a case describing TMP-SMX-associated psychosis in a patient with Down syndrome.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Airing it Out: Using History to Expand the Differential in the Workup of Dyspnea
We herein report a case of dyspnea in a patient whose history proved to be vital in uncovering their underlying disease process.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
A Rare Presentation of Metastatic Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma with Spinal Cord Compression
This case illustrates a rare case of metastatic cord compression of sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma after definitive surgical treatment.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Development of Migratory Dermatographism after Moderna COVID-19 Booster Vaccination
Here, we present a case of a 24 year old otherwise healthy female who developed dermatographia within 2 weeks of receiving the third Moderna COVID-19 booster.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Remote Monitoring of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure in Rural Areas Reduces Admissions Over Time
This study aims to show that a simplified monitoring program can reduce CHF admissions in rural areas.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Solitary Scalp Metastasis – A rare presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
We are reporting on a 76-year-old male who presented with a painless scalp solitary lump, which was found to be a metastatic deposit of HCC.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
The Slow/Beta Myosin in Cardiac Muscle is Regulated by Antisense Long Non-coding RNA During Cardiac Hypertrophy
Test the hypothesis that MYH7-AS levels are decreased by aortic banding, in association with β-MHC upregulation, thereby implicating its role in regulating cardiac MYH7 that occurs as a compensatory response to pressure and volume overload.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Effective Vaccination for Klebsiella pneumoniae Elicits Epigenetic Changes in T-cells and Requires IL17rc on Lung Fibroblasts
Prior studies suggest IL-17RC signaling in fibroblasts regulates several C-C and CXC chemokines that CCL2 (MCP-1) is secreted by fibroblasts in response to IL-17A. Thus, we hypothesized that the CCL2 and its receptor (CCR2) may be required for protective Th17 TRM effector functions.
Abstract | November 16, 2023
Needs Assessment for MUSC ACCESS Program Among M4’s & Preliminary Residents
The purpose of this study is to assess the need for a MUSC ACCESS Program and the importance of residency global health options to graduating MUSC medical students currently in the Match.