Abstract | November 18, 2023

Student-Led Guidance for Diabetic Management in an Underserved Population

Our project implements a medical student supported management program for underserved diabetic patients in South Carolina.

Posted in: Public Health & Environmental Medicine3

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.

Posted in: Public Health & Environmental Medicine3

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Increasing Mississippi’s HPV Vaccination Rate: A Proposal Based on Providers’ Insights

Despite high childhood vaccination rates for required vaccinations for kindergarten, including the MMR vaccine, Mississippi has the lowest HPV vaccination rate in the nation (Campbell, 2019).

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Ambient Ultraviolet Exposure Decreases Thyroid Cancer Risk in Black Populations: A Multiethnic Study

Thyroid cancer is the most prevalent endocrine tumor with 44,280 cases projected to occur in 2021 alone. Increased ultraviolet (UV) solar exposure and subsequent Vitamin D levels have been inversely associated with incidences of other solid malignancies, including prostate, female breast, and ovarian cancers due to its ability to inhibit angiogenesis and tumor cell progression.

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Adolescent Reproductive Health Education during COVID-19: Evaluation of a Model for Virtual Reproductive Health Intervention in New Orleans

Many students received limited reproductive health education prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and even fewer are receiving reproductive health education now due to the constraints of virtual or hybrid learning environments (Lindberg, 2020).

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Efficacy of Infection Control Measures and Temperature Measurement in Controlling Spread of COVID-19 in School-Aged Children

In July 2020, Corinth School District was first in the State of Mississippi to return to an inperson classroom setting. Multiple COVID-19 precautions were developed and put into place to maintain the safety of students and staff.

Abstract | April 4, 2022

The Impact of Racial Discrimination and Disparities on the Medical Treatment of African American Women

It is widely known that racial discrimination and disparities have existed in the United States across many realms and have had major implications on the structure of society, the economy, welfare and healthcare overall.

May 11, 2021

Understanding the Growing Nursing Shortage Problem in the United States

Content solely for the use of sma.org Content by: JBrigham The demand for nurses in the healthcare industry today is staggering — an issue that reached a critical point last year. As early as 2009, studies had estimated a shortage of 1 million nurses for the year 2020, and the...

Abstract | May 7, 2021

Climate Change and Geriatric Risk

As human driven climate change accelerates, certain subpopulations will face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Although the human effect on climate change and its subsequent effects on health is increasingly recognized, the level of action does not encapsulate the magnitude of the problem

Posted in: Geriatric Syndromes3

Abstract | May 7, 2021

Facing the Fumes: Community Advocacy to Address a Youth Vaping Crisis

E-cigarettes have been the most used tobacco products among youth since 2014.Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called "vaping" .In the past year, our pediatric program has cared for several teenagers with vaping related illnesses. Seeing these previously healthy teens struggling to breathe was the motivation behind this project.

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