Several graduate programs present research

The second annual Graduate Symposium shared research of College of Education and College of Health Sciences master’s and doctoral students.

Poster Presentations:

College of Education

From Challenge to Change: A Phenomenological Study of K-3 Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Technology Integration Along the I-95 Corridor of Shame
Author: MyKeida D. Middleton
Faculty Sponsor: Tonya Houston

Caregivers’ Perspectives on Social Media’s Impact on Adolescents’ Academic Performance
Author: Emmanuel Ndiokho
Faculty Sponsor: Robin Franklin

Human Trafficking Training in the Lowcountry: Examining the Lived Experiences of Law Enforcement Officers in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.
Author: Tiffany Coleman
Faculty Sponsor: Tonya Houston

College of Health Sciences – Athletic Training

Misdiagnosed Cervical Spine Injury in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Study
Authors: Jana Butler & Holden Smith
Faculty Sponsors: Renae Bomar & Steele Morris

Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture in a High School Male Athlete: A Case Study
Authors: Lex Rabinowitch & Caroline Malpass
Faculty Sponsors: Renae Bomar & Steele Morris

Cyclops Lesion in a Collegiate Female Basketball Player: A Case Study
Authors: Bernabe Juarez, Justin May, & Victoria Whaley
Faculty Sponsors: Renae Bomar & Steele Morris

Infectious Mononucleosis in a High School Wrestler: A Case Study
Authors: Caitlin Brown, Elizabeth Nutter, & Kaitlin Phillips
Faculty Sponsors: Renae Bomar & Steele Morris

College of Health Sciences – Physical Therapy

Functional Movement Screen and Complimentary Assessments on Injury and Risk Prediction Accuracy of Collegiate Athletes
Authors: Schuyler Ossman, SPT, Zach Markiewicz, SPT, Paul Fitzgerald, SPT, & Justin Henson, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Angela Stagliano, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GTS, CSCS, & Austin McPhail, PT, DPT, OCS

Benefits of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Authors: Therese Smiley, SPT, Otway Cash, SPT, & Kassidy Detvan, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Becky Schoeneberg, PT, DPT, PhD, & Kerri Borton, PT, DPT

The Anatomy of the Pelvic floor, its Function and Pathology in Childbirth
Authors: Virginia Crawley, SPT, Hannah Powell, SPT, Jasmine Jones, SPT, & Jamiya Stokes, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Douglas Keskula, PT, PhD AT-Ret, & Megan Rome, PT, DPT

A Comparative Analysis of Virtual vs. In Person Donor Prosections on Anatomy Learning Outcomes for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Students
Authors: Kylee Boggs, SPT, Francis Blubaugh, SPT, Carina Phillips, SPT, & Hannah Young, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: Douglas Keskula, PT, PhD

Variability in Continuous Relative Phase in the Lower Extremity during Landing Compared to Landing Error Scoring System
Authors: Christian Davila, SPT & Christy Valderrabano, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT

Ultrasound Assessment of Musculoskeletal Tissue with Isokinetic Dynamometry to AssessFunctional Performance in Upper Extremity
Authors: Kyle Davis, SPT, Sam Mackie, SPT, Walker Carver, SPT, & Ryan Singletary, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT

Effects of Virtual Reality During Gait Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rachel Johnston, SPT, Carly Comalander, SPT, & Kalle Edwards, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: Janet Tankersley, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS

Comparing the Impact of BFR on Quadriceps Fatiguability in the Luteal vs Nonluteal Phases
Authors: Bailey Treadway, SPT, Jonathan Masters, SPT, Grayson Sossamon, SPT, & Luke Caddy, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Angela Stagliano, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GTS, CSCS, Austin McPhail, PT, DPT, OCS, & Kerri Borton, PT, DPT

Cardiovascular Benefits of Aquatic-Based Treadmill Training
Authors: Laura Gendreau, SPT, Alexis Washington, SPT, & Jatyra Holmes, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Becky Schoeneberg, PT, DPT, PhD, & Nicole Decker, PT, DPT, GCS

Immediate Effects of Dry Needling on Gluteus Medius Muscle Performance: A Single Blind Experimental Study with a Pretest-Posttest Design
Authors: Grace Bauman, SPT, Alejandra Lazo, SPT, Lindsey Smutz, SPT, & Meg Douberly, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: Jacob Thorp, PT, DHS

The Role of Pelvic Floor Musculature and Process of Urination in Females Under the Age of 45 with Urge Incontinence
Authors: Sydni Dachs, SPT, Hailey Wells, SPT, Nicole Palatas, SPT, Grace Wildgen, SPT, & Megan Winningham, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: Douglas Keskula, PT, PhD AT-Ret, & Megan Rome, PT, DPT

Electromyography of Deceleration Brake Training: A Potential Addition to Conventional Shoulder and Thrower’s Rehabilitation
Authors: Grant Drenning, SPT, Davis Jackson, SPT, Garrett Sicard, SPT
Faculty Sponsors: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT, & Angela Stagliano, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GTS, CSCS

Comparing Lower Extremity Muscle Quality and Muscular Strength in an Active Population
Authors: Josie Clary, SPT, Hermes Gomez, SPT, Amanda Harris, SPT, & Carrie LaBonte, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT

Effects of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Lower Extremity Stiffness and Change of Direction in Recreationally Active Individuals
Authors: Ben Whitt, SPT, Hope Oeding, SPT, & Adam Goetz, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT

Oral Presentations:

College of Health Sciences – Physical Therapy

Effects of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Lower Extremity Stiffness and Change of Direction in Recreationally Active Individuals
Authors: Ben Whitt, SPT, Hope Oeding, SPT, & Adam Goetz, SPT
Faculty Sponsor: FJ Goodwin, PT, PhD, DPT

College of Health Sciences – Athletic Training

Infectious Mononucleosis in a High School Wrestler: A Case Study
Authors: Caitlin Brown, Elizabeth Nutter, & Kaitlin Phillips
Faculty Sponsors: Renae Bomar & Steele Morris