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.

Abstract | March 24, 2024

Rare Case of Lymphoma

69 year old female presented with increased weakness, fatigue and overall generalized malaise with severe anemia, thrombocytopenia.

Abstract | March 24, 2024

Interaction between Gene Mutations and Comorbidities on a Patient Cohort with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

The goal of this study is to assess the impact of metabolic syndrome on disease severity in patients with HCM, stratifying by genotype positive and genotype negative patients.

Abstract | March 24, 2024

Spontaneous Escherichia coli Meningitis: A Rare Case Study

A 55-year-old female with a past medical history of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia status post dual chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator, hypertension, and type III spinal meningeal cyst presented with right-sided facial droop, dysarthria, headache, and neck stiffness for 3 hours.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

“Know Your Numbers”: A Report of a Medical Student-Led Preventative Health Intervention in the State of Mississippi

The SHC was envisioned to provide Mississippi residents with free educational resources and health screenings consisting of blood pressure, blood glucose, and body mass index (BMI) at convenient venues across the state.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

The Management of a Subscapular Abscess in a Pediatric Patient

The purpose of this study is to present the history, diagnosis and management of a 2-year-old female with a left subscapular abscess that was treating with arthroscopic irrigation and debridement and offer management suggestions based on inferences of the current literature discussing pediatric subscapular abscesses.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

Patient-Reported Outcomes Provide Qualitative Insight into Patient Conditions in Trauma Patients

We hypothesize that there will be a difference in cumulative quality of life scores for trauma patients of different age, race, mechanism of trauma, insurance status, and length of stay in the hospital.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

Ancient Surgery: Bridging Millennia in Modern Practice

This article challenges the misconception that surgical evolution is confined to recent centuries, uncovering the rich history of ancient civilizations like Egypt, China, and India that significantly influenced modern surgical foundations. Examining texts, burial sites, and artifacts, the study reveals the profound impact of these civilizations on contemporary surgical methods, challenging Eurocentric perspectives.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells Effect on Tumor Microenvironment

The exact interactions that occur between osteoblasts, adipocytes and PCa cells are poorly understood. To investigate this, PCa cells were cultured ± osteoblasts or conditioned media from adipocytes.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

Portosystemic Shunt Occlusion as Treatment for Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy Secondary to Congestive Hepatopathy

A 65-year-old male with a history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction complicated by congestive hepatopathy, moderate mitral stenosis, and end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis presented to the ED for the eleventh time in eighteen months for acutely worsening confusion.

Abstract | March 15, 2024

Collision Course: An Unusual Presentation of Fatal Mucormycosis After a Motor Vehicle Accident

We herein report an unusual presentation of mucormycosis in a patient who initially presented with polytrauma from a motor vehicle accident (MVA).

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