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 11, 2024

PBP2 and PBP3 Spatial and Temporal Localization in the Polarized Cell Division of Chlamydia

To define the mechanisms that regulate this novel division process, we analyzed the localization patterns of key regulators of bacterial division, PBP2, PBP3, and MreC. M-Cherry PBP2, M-Cherry PBP3 and M-Cherry MreC fusions were introduced into the plasmid, pBOMB4.

Abstract | March 11, 2024

Cefazolin and Surgically Treated Acute Appendicitis, When, Where and Why?

We hypothesized that additional preoperative cefazolin does not decrease incidence of SSI in emergency appendectomies in patients previously treated with broad spectrum antibiotics in the emergency department.

Abstract | March 11, 2024

Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Complicated by Hepatic Hypoperfusion Treated with Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Artery Stent

In this report, we describe a 39-year-old female patient with hypertension who presented with severe acute chest pain radiating to the upper back.

Abstract | March 11, 2024

The First Successful Employment of Brentuximab Vedotin in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

This abstract describes the first case regarding the successful employment of Brentuximab Vedotin in a patient with peritoneal dialysis.

Abstract | March 11, 2024

Medical Trauma in a Young Adult with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: A Case for Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT)

Retraining and control therapy (ReACT) is a newly developed manualized mind-body intervention that has shown reduction in symptoms for pediatric PNES. In this case, it is applied to a young adult with medical trauma from ICU admissions for PNES.

Abstract | March 11, 2024

Drop It like It’s Hot: Long Term Hormonal Blockade for High-Risk Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma

Uterine mesenchymal tumors are derived from endometrial stroma, smooth muscle cells, or blood vessels. One subtype, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (ESS), is a rare malignant tumor that comprises approximately 1% of gynecological malignancies and less than 10% of all uterine malignancies.

Abstract | March 5, 2024

Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Brainstem Disconnection

Here we describe a 15th case of brainstem disconnection.

Abstract | March 5, 2024

Atypical Presentation of Mumps Encephalitis: A Case Report

Here, we present a case of atypical presentation of mumps encephalitis without evidence of parotitis.

Abstract | March 5, 2024

Recognizing Tracheal Stenosis in the Outpatient Setting: It Might Be More Complicated Than You Think

We present a case of tracheal stenosis that was evaluated and managed in the outpatient setting, highlighting key clinical findings that help with diagnosis.

Abstract | November 18, 2023

An Uncommon Case of Colon Cancer with CNS Involvement

62-year-old male with past medical history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, hemorrhagic stroke, colon cancer T4aN1bM0 (status post extended left hemicolectomy and 12 cycles of FOLFOX chemotherapy) diagnosed one year prior to admission presented to the emergency department with complaints headache and back after a fall on his back, with head trauma.

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