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 18, 2023
The Maddening Itch: A Case of Acute Cholestatic Hepatitis from EBV Infection
This case represents an uncommon presentation of acute EBV infection and should remind the primary care physician to keep EBV in the differential during a presentation of pruritus secondary to cholestatic hepatitis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
“Starting from Scratch”: Chronic Cutaneous Infection of Mycobacterium Chelonae
In this case we report the clinical course of a woman with chronic soft tissue infection.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Rare Case of Metastatic Cervical Cancer in Twin Pregnancy
This is a 26-year-old G2P1103 African American female who initially presented to establish prenatal care with dichorionic- diamniotic twin pregnancy at 21 weeks gestation. She transferred care from the Bahamas with a history of cervical cancer diagnosed in December 2020.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Neck Mass Deviating from the Norm
An 18-year-old male presented with a 2-week history of right-sided neck pain and swelling. He endorsed drenching night sweats but denied any recent trauma, dental work, travel, contact with domestic or farm animals, or sexual activity.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Case Report: Congenital Syphilis with Hydrops Fetalis, Severe Intrahepatic Cholestasis and Liver Failure
We present an unusual case of a premature female born with prenatally undiagnosed hydrops fetalis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Suture Tape Augmentation: A Scoping Review
The purpose of this study is to conduct a scoping review assessing the evidence to support or oppose the use of PLCR with internal bracing in clinical practice.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Comparing Bacterial Presence with the Usage of 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Lavage During Urologic Prosthesis Revision Surgery
We aimed to investigate a series of patients who underwent revision IPP surgery while utilizing FDA-approved CHG lavage for irrigation and compared the bacterial presence before and after CHG washout.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Association of Social Determinants of Health on Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarctions in Texas, 2017 – 2021
Analysis was performed to determine the relationship between multiple variables and self-reported diagnoses of coronary artery disease or myocardial infarctions.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Gender Disparities in Transfusions on Patients with SCD While on Voxelotor or Hydroxyurea
We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate for gender-disparities related to blood transfusions in hospitalized patients with Sickle Cell Disease who were on either taking Voxelotor or Hydroxyurea.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Multiple Pituitary Microadenomas Causing Cushing Disease
This case presented in the outpatient setting, which manifests with classic symptoms and utilizes the Cushing Disease diagnostic algorithm.