Risk of ACL and Meniscus Injury, and Subsequent Surgical Repair Increased in Tobacco Users: A Case-Controlled Retrospective Cohort Study of over 3 Million Patients

Andrew Ardeljan, Nova Southeastern University
Joseph Palmer, Broward Health
Amalia Ardeljan, Holy Cross Hospital
Rushabh M. Vakharia, Holy Cross Orthopedic Research Institute
Martin W. Roche, Holy Cross Orthopedic Research Institute

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A Carbomer-Based Composition for Deterring Opioid Drugs Abuse

Kwadwo A. Mfoafo, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A National Research Incubator Network for Health Research

Jacqueline Hinckley, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A Qualitative Assessment of Health Status of the Arab Descent Community in South Florida

Haifa Fadil, Nova Southeastern University
Jesús Sánchez, Nova Southeastern University
Muteb Alanazi, Nova Southeastern University
Tareq N. Alharby, Nova Southeastern University
Nancy Shehade, Florida Atlantic University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A Quantitative Assessment of Health Status of the Arab Descent Community in South Florida

Muteb Alanazi, Nova Southeastern University
Tareq N. Alharby, Nova Southeastern University
Jesus Sanchez, Nova Southeastern University
Haifa Fadil, Nova Southeastern University
Nancy Shehadeh, Florida Atlantic University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Adhesive Properties of Natural Polymers Commonly Used in Oral Dosage Forms

Samaneh Alaei, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Adhesive Properties of Natural Polymers Commonly Used in Oral Dosage Forms

Samaneh Alaei, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An Examination of Preventive Strategies to Reduce Elderly Patient Hospital Falls

Iris Berryhill, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An Eye-Tracking Approach to Measure the Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Gesulla Cavanaugh, Nova Southeastern University
Cristina Law, Nova Southeastern University
Vanessa Johnson, Nova Southeastern University
Nurit Sheinberg, Nova Southeastern University
Leanne Boucher Gill, Nova Southeastern University
Terry Morrow Nelson, Nova Southeastern University
Mark Epstein, Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An Improved Method for Minimizing Impact of Publication Bias and Study Heterogeneity in Meta-Analysis

William Wolowich, Nova Southeastern University
Devada Singh-Franco, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Analyses of Extracellular ATP Present in GCF of the Patients with Periodontitis

Alireza Heidari, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Analysis of Epigenetic Modifications in HCC827 and LNCaP cells

Assma Twahir, Nova Southeastern University
Maria Da Costa, Nova Southeastern University
Umamaheswari Natarajan, Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual Follow-ups Using Telerehabilitation to Identify and Manage Reductions in Low Vision Patients’ Functional Ability to Complete Important Near Tasks

Samantha McIntosh, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Antibiotics: The Attack of Microbes

Elham Shams, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Assessing the Minimum Detectable Change Capability of Tissue Dielectric Constant Values as Applicable to Edema and Lymphedema Measurements

Alexander T. Mikulka, Nova Southeastern University
Don Woody, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Assessing Vaping Usage and Views Among Medical School Students

Tyler Ruppel, Nova Southeastern University
Brooke Alexander, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey Mayrovitz Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Assessment of Reading Function in Low Vision Using Traditional and Digital MNRead Charts

Tiana Berezu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Attitudes and Perception of Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy and Dental Students Towards Each Other’s Role Pre and Post the Jamaica Medical Mission Inter-Professional Collaboration

Donna Marie Williams-Newman, Nova Southeastern University
Marcia J. Derby-Davis, Nova Southeastern University
Blondel Martin, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Atypical PKC (aPKC): A Novel Therapeutic Target for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

anastasia mashukova, Nova Southeastern University
pedro salas, University of Miami

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Barriers to Psychiatrist Involvement with Disaster Victims Post-Disaster

Laverne D'Silva, Nova Southeastern University
James Greenstone, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Breast Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) Assessed in Women Having a Breast Tumor Biopsy

Paige E. Spagna, Nova Southeastern University
Carmen Somarriba
Daniel Weingrad, Nova Southeastern University
Michelle Zhao, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Combination Therapies Enhance Immunoregulatory Properties of MIAMI cells

Vladimir Beljanski, Nova Southeastern University
Fiorella Rossi, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Comparison Across Height Groups Between the Forward Functional Reach (FFR) Test and Other Fall Risk Outcome Measures to Identify Fall Risk Among Older Adults

Jennifer Canbek, Nova Southeastern University
shari Rone-Adams, Nova Southeastern University
Jill E. Heitzman, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Comparison of Alveolar Macrophage Populations in Fatal Asthma Subjects & Controls

Hanna R. Al-Shaikh, Barry University
Tanya N. Espinal, Barry University
Lori E. Dribin, Nova Southeastern University
Andrew T. Mariassy, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Crisis Averted: Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Mimicking a Klatskin Tumor

Krisha Gupta, Nova Southeastern University
Amit Gupta, Baptist Health Care

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Current Practices in Interdisciplinary Disaster Response Education

Taylor A. Klein, Nova Southeastern University
Kelley Davis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cytotoxicity of Thermally Manipulated Ethylene Oxide Polymers Used in Abuse Deterrent Formulations

Niloofar Babanejad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University
Umadevi Kandalam, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Deterrent Properties of Thermally-Manipulated High Molecular Weight Poly(ethylene oxide) ( HMW PEO)

Niloofar Babanejad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Development of an In Vitro Adhesion Test to Screen Mucoadhesive Polymeric Drug Carriers Using Texture Analyzer

Samaneh Alaei, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Development of the Asthma Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Protocol

Hayam A. AlRasheed, Nova Southeastern University
Barry Bleidt, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Dietary Added Sugar Intake and Risk for Depression in Individuals Receiving Interventions to Improve Health Literacy

Rebecca S. Nosal, Nova Southeastern University
Raymond Ownby, Nova Southeastern University
Manonmani Murugappan, Nova Southeastern University
Amarilis Cruz Acevedo, Nova Southeastern University
Drenna Waldrop-Valverde, Emory University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Dietary Views and Habits of Health Professional (HPD) vs. Non-Health (NHPD) Students

Michael Bazzi, Nova Southeastern University
Nicholas Lampasona, Nova Southeastern University
Mark Vinicky, Nova Southeastern University
Michael Downing, Nova Southeastern University
Oleg Tsvyetayev, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Differences in Reach Distance on the Forward Functional Reach (FRR) Test Between Three Height Groups Among Older Adults

Jill E. Heitzman, Maryville University of Saint Louis
Jennifer Canbek, Nova Southeastern University
Shari Rone-Adams, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Discoidin Domain Receptor 1 (DDR1): A Putative Suppressor of Intraosseous Breast Cancer Lesions

Sean A. Friefeld, Nova Southeastern University
Anjum Sohail, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Rafael Fridman, Wayne State University School of Medicine
R. Daniel Bonfil, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Discovery of Novel Targets for Melanoma Drug Discovery

Dmitriy Minond, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Does a Simulated Stethoscope Complement Cardiopulmonary Knowledge and Confidence in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

Archana Vatwani, Nova Southeastern University
Melissa Morris, Nova Southeastern University
Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Does Body Fat Importantly Influence Skin Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) Values?

Jessica Forbes, Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adithi Vemuri, Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Samantha Rubin, Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katelyn Krolick, Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harvey Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Does Early Mobilization Rehabilitation Protocol Affect Pain Scores, Opioid Consumption, And Return To Activities Of Daily Living In Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty?

Joshua Sharan, Nova Southeastern University
Gregory W. Kunis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Does Hand Dominance Impact Inter-arm Systolic Blood Pressure (IASBP)?

Ovshay S. Ovshayev, Nova Southeastern University
Aneil Tawakalzada, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Dwindling Effects of Cytosolic and Nuclear Methionine Pools on Prostate, Ovarian and Pancreatic Cancer Cell Metabolism

Marcos Clavijo, Nova Southeastern University
Alexander Ting, Nova Southeastern University
Kallidaikurichi V. Venkatachalam, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Dysphagic Symptoms in Patients with Chagas Disease, as Assessed by Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

Fred DiCarlo, Nova Southeastern University
Barbara O'Connor Wells, Nova Southeastern University
David Ross, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Ecologically Valid, Virtual Reality-Based Multi-Tasking Assessment for Individuals with Neurologic Communication Disorders

Aisha Gaziani, Nova Southeastern University
Gabriela Flores, Nova Southeastern University
Angela Merlino, Nova Southeastern University
Jacqueline Hinckley, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of a Static Magnetic Field on Menstrual Cramp Pain

Yashaswani Moparthi, Nova Southeastern University
Brittany Milo, Nova Southeastern University
Brooke Alexander, Nova Southeastern University
Marisa Mastropasqua, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Angiotensin III on Akt in Wistar Rat VSMCs

Waad Samman, Nova Southeastern University
Michelle A. Clark, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Chemical Modification on tPA on the Integrity of HMBEC Monolayer In Vitro

Wael Mahdi, King Saud University
Gerardo Ramos, Nova Southeastern University
Muhammad Sultan, Zazan University
Young M. Kwon, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Chemical Modification on tPA on the Integrity of HMBEC Monolayer In Vitro

Wael Mahdi, King Saud University
Gerardo Ramos, Nova Southeastern University
Muhammad Sultan, Zazan University
Young M. Kwon, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of HDAC Inhibitor on DNA Methylation and Cell Cycle Regulation in Prostate Cancer

Samia M. Alsubhi, Nova Southeastern University
Umamaheswari Natarajan, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Isaxonine on Microtubule Dynamics

Charles E. Powell, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Prescribed Potassium and Blood Pressure Control Among African Americans in the United States: NHANES Survey 2005-2015

Charles E. Carter, Nova Southeastern University
Alexandra Perez, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of SAHA on the Expression of Chromatin Modifying Enzymes in Prostate and Breast Cancer Cells

Thiagarajan Venkatesan, Nova Southeastern University
Umamaheswari Natarajan, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Candida Aalbicans -Associated with Early Childhood Caries

Sarah Al Kukash, Nova Southeastern University
Toshihisa Kawai, Nova Southeastern University
Judith Chin, Nova Southeastern University
Alireza Heidari, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Enhancing Student Learning Through the Tenets of Cultural Competence, Social Justice, and Civic Responsibility

Timothy D. O'Connor PhD, RN, LNHA, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Entrapment Efficiency of the Carbomer Interpolymer Type B with Different Drug Molecules in Different Solvents

Kwadwo A. Mfoafo, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Evaluation of Scatter and Zone of Occupancy for a Hand-Held X-Ray Device

Maritzabel Hogge, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Extraction-Resistant Composition Containing Activated Charcoal for Deterring Opioid Drugs Abuse.

Anusha Thumma M.pharm, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad Msc, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian P.hD, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Feasibility of Two Proposed Efficacy Studies

Nicolette Ribeiro, Nova Southeastern University
Helene Rosman Fisher, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Foot-ground Contact Forces in Elite American Football Players: Do Heavier Players Run Softer?

G. Monique Mokha, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Forearm and Biceps Circumferential Variations in Skin Tissue Dielectric Constant and Firmness

Cindy Lorenzo-Valido, Nova Southeastern University
Catherine Xu, Nova Southeastern University
Alphonsa Thomas, Nova Southeastern University
Erica Pieper, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Giving Voice: Using Mixed Methods to Gauge the Effectiveness of a Health Promotion Intervention for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Holly E. Madison, Nova Southeastern University
Mary Ellen Mitchell-Rosen, Nova Southeastern University
Catherina Chang-Martinez, Nova Southeastern University
Cyril Blavo, Nova Southeastern University
Marilyn Gordon, Nova Southeastern University
Constance Demmery, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Government Contract Procurement API Coupled with CRM Technology will Open the Door for Hackers to Control the United States’ Government by November 2020

Kenneth Stigger, Nova Southeastern University
Kelley Davis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

HDAC Inhibitor SAHA Sensitizes Metformin-Induced Cell Death in A2780 Ovarian Cancer Cells

Amal Alzahrani, Nova Southeastern University
Theodore Lemuel Mathuram, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Human Microbiome and Proteus Mirabilis in the Development and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jessica Kerpez, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Impact of Drug Nature and Solvent Type on Charcoal Adsorption Efficiency

Anusha Thumma M.Pharm, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad Msc, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

In Vivo Release of Insulin from NPH/Pluronic F127 in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Muhammad Sultan, Zazan University
Wael Mahdi, King Saud University
Kris Piyarong, Nova Southeastern University
Young M. Kwon, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Inclusion of an Outer Sphere Effect in Solvent Proton Relaxation Enhancement Studies of the Enzyme Myeloperoxidase

Ronald Block, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Increased Whole Cell Conductance and Sodium Selectivity in Xenopus Oocytes Incubated with Exogenous Lentivirus Lytic Peptide 1 (LLP-1) Domain of the HIV-1 gp41 protein

Joshua Costin, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Increasing Hospice Nurses' Knowledge and Improving Attitudes on Pain Assessment in Dementia Patients

Lyn Marie Peugeot, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Influenza Pandemic: How Prepared is Prepared?

Sruthi Damodara, Nova Southeastern University
Kelley Davis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Instructional Methods and Performance Assessments of Hand Hygiene Techniques

Sindy Vasquez, Nova Southeastern University
Jacob Johnson, Nova Southeastern University
Michael D. Dressler, Nova Southeastern University
David J. Mastropietro, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Is There a Replication Crisis in Aphasia Treatment?

Jessica Combs, Nova Southeastern University
Erin Blackwell, Nova Southeastern University
Jenna Herkalo, Nova Southeastern University
Stephanie Karidas, Gannon University
Jacqueline Hinckley, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Levofloxacin-Induced Bilateral Leg Edema: A Review of Case Reports

Leslie Castro, Nova Southeastern University
Claudia Lopez, Nova Southeastern University
Arkene Levy, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Low Vision Patients' Preferences for Light Intensity and Color Temperature during Near Reading

Samantha McIntosh, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Making the Research on Verbal Fluency Clinically Usable

Jenna Fitzhenry, Nova Southeastern University
Jacqueline Hinckley, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Management of Sickle Cell in the African American Population for Berlange Valmeus, P2 College of Pharmacy, Barry Bleidt, PharmD, College of Pharmacy, Professor Sociobehavioral and Administrative Pharmacy

Berlange Rose Valmeus, Nova Southeastern University
Barry A. Bleidt Dr., Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Measuring the Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Eye-Tracking Data

Rebecca Fliorent, Nova Southeastern University
Gesulla Cavanaugh, Nova Southeastern University
Cristina Llerena Law, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Metformin Induced-Hydrogen Sulfide Modulates Prostate Cancer Redox Status Promoting Antiproliferative Effects

Sashana Dixon, Nova Southeastern University
Malav Trivedi, Nova Southeastern University
Richard C Deth, Nova Southeastern University
Jianan Dong, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Microsurgical Resection of Petroclival Meningiomas Treated with Stereotactic Radiosurgery to Address Persistent Trigeminal Pain

Assad Ali, Nova Southeastern University
Aakangsha Jain, Nova Southeastern University
Baha’eddin Muhsen, Cleveland Clinic Weston Neurosurgery Department
Hamid Borghei-Razavi, Cleveland Clinic Weston Neurosurgery Department
Adada Badih, Cleveland Clinic Weston Neurosurgery Department

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Multi-Peak Versus Single-Peak Curing-Light Heat-Generation on Pulpal-Wall with Bulk-Fill-Resin-Composite

Fahad Baabdullah, Nova Southeastern University
Sibel A. Antonson, Nova Southeastern University
E. Kilinc, Nova Southeastern University
Cristina Garcia Godoy, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Multidimensional Pedagogical Model for Educating Students & CF in Gender Diverse Voice & Communication Modification

Hélène R. Fisher SLP.D., CCC, Nova Southeastern University
Adam Lloyd, University of Miami

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Navigating Healthcare Science Student Learning and Engagement through Implementation of a Virtual Classroom

Santanu De, Nova Southeastern University
Gesulla Cavanaugh, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Neuregulin-1/Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase Signaling Regulates Expression of Genes Involved in Cellular Cobalamin Uptake and Processing

Matthew S. Schrier, Nova Southeastern University
Natasha K. Rose, Nova Southeastern University
Malav S. Trivedi, Nova Southeastern University
Richard C. Deth, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

New Gene Therapy Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Tiana Berezu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Nurses’ Attitudes and Emotions Toward Caring for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Admitted to Medical/Surgical-Type Units

Violet Rhagnanan-Kramer, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Hospitalized to Inpatient Medical Settings: A Systematic Review

Vanessa Johnson, Nova Southeastern University
Kathleen Tenrreiro, Nova Southeastern University
Tressa Pedroff, Nova Southeastern University
Dee Akins, Nova Southeastern University
Victoria McCue, Nova Southeastern University
Timothy O'Connor, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Nutrient Deprivation and Growth of Cancer Cells Under Normoxia and Hypoxia

Kallidaikurichi V. Venkatachalam, Nova Southeastern University
Orlando M. Telleria, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Nutrient Deprivation and Growth of Cancer cells Under Normoxia and Hypoxia

Kallidaikurichi V. Venkatachalam, Nova Southeastern University
Orlando M. Telleria, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Older Adults Aging-in-Place

Rebecca I. Estes, Nova Southeastern University
Judith Olson

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Optimization of Immunoprecipitation Protocol of Protein hnRNPH2 from Melanoma Cells

Dmitriy Minond, Nova Southeastern University
Mohammad I. Khan, Nova Southeastern University
Felicia F. Ourn, Nova Southeastern University
Praathibha Sripadhan, Nova Southeastern University
Anum Sameer, Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography
Najwa Naami, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Optimization of Nanoparticle Gene Therapy for Stem Cells using Cell Penetrating Peptides

Kate J. Carnevale, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Oral P2Y12 Antiplatelet Use Among U.S. Adults Over 40 Who Suffered a Recent (< 2 years) Myocardial Infarction: NHANES 2011-2016

Andrew Cotterill, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Osteopontin & β2-adrenergic receptor signaling in cardiac fibrosis

Celina M. Pollard, Nova Southeastern University
Arianna Perez, Nova Southeastern University
Natalie Cora, Nova Southeastern University
Krysten E. Ferraino, Nova Southeastern University
Janelle M. Pereyra, Nova Southeastern University
Jennifer Ghandour, Nova Southeastern University
Eliany Garcia, Nova Southeastern University
Rachel Valiente, Nova Southeastern University
Shelby L. Wertz, Nova Southeastern University
Lina A. Shehadeh, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Anastasios Lymperopoulos, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Oxidative Burst and Necroptosis in Macrophages Infected with Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae (CRKP)

Michael A. Kling, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

PD-L1 Expression Due to Epigenetic Modifications During Histone Deacetylase Inhibition in Cancer Cells

Umamaheswari Natarajan, Nova Southeastern University
Thiagarajan Venkatesan, Nova Southeastern University
Jayanta Kumar Das, Nova Southeastern University
Theodore Lemuel Mathuram, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Perception of Weight Status in Relationship to Self-Reported BMI

Cody M. Mutter, Nova Southeastern University
Deepesh Khanna, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pharmaceutical Formulations for the Treatment of Preoperative Anxiety in Children

Perpetua D. Shillingford, Nova Southeastern University
David J. Mastropietro, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Potential Impacts of Sargassum Blooms on Resident Mobile Fauna

Leah lyons, Nova Southeastern University
Debra McNally Carr, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Potential Use of Leg to Arm Tissue Dielectric Constant Ratios as a Lower Extremity Edema Index

Ted Frederic, Nova Southeastern University
Issac Ichoa, Nova Southeastern University
Ram Hirpara, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pre-perimetric OCT Indicators of Progression in Early Glaucoma

Eulogio Besada, Nova Southeastern University
Barry J. Frauens, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Prevalence of Mycotoxins in the Urine of Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Betsy Rodriguez, Nova Southeastern University
Taura Khorramshahi, Nova Southeastern University
Irma Rey, Nova Southeastern University
Ting Yu Wu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Promethazine-Induced Acute Orofacial Dystonia: A Rare Adverse Effect

Montherson Saint Juste, Nova Southeastern University
Catherine Diaz, Nova Southeastern University
Arkene Levy, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Quantifiable Correspondence of Onset of RAPD, Visual Field Defects and RNFL Loss in Glaucoma

Eulogio Besada, Nova Southeastern University
Barry J. Frauens, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Rab GTPase Protein Expression Changes in alpha-Synucleinopathy and Tauopathy Disorders

Mayur S. Parmar, Nova Southeastern University
Gina Bae, University of Florida
Nathan Ma, University of Florida
Shivang Jadvani, University of Florida
Nikolaus R. McFarland, University of Florida

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Rebuilding Pharmacy One Block at a Time

Kevin Corneille, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Reliability of Methods to Evaluate Sensitivity Caused by In-office Bleaching Procedures

Ahmed J. Abuzinadah, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Review of New Low Vision Technology for Eye Care Professionals

Tiana Berezu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Rheological Behavior of Carbopol® 981 in Intravenous Drug Abuse

Nazanin Kianinejad, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Role of Cathepsin-B in the Osteoclastogenic Effect of Porphyromonas Gingivalis- Phosphoglycerol Dihydroceramide

Carolina Duarte, Nova Southeastern University
Chiaki Yamada, Nova Southeastern University
Juliet Akkaoui, Nova Southeastern University
Anny Ho, Nova Southeastern University
Alexandru Movila, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Role of Endothelin Axis in Oral Cancer Invasion and Pain

Yogin K. Patel, NSU College of Dental Medicine
Chi T. Viet, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Yi Ye, New York University College of Dentistry
Dongmin Dang, New York University College of Dentistry
Dan T. Viet, New York University College of Dentistry
King Chong Chan, New York University College of Dentistry
Kentaro Ono, New York University College of Dentistry
Brad E. Aouizerat, New York University College of Dentistry
Brian L. Schmidt, New York University College of Dentistry

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Rural Community Disaster Preparedness: Developing a Plan

Alexa Peterson, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): An Intervention to Promote Cervical Cancer Awareness Among Black and Hispanic Women in Broward County

Luvencia Connor, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Searching for the Elusive Angiotensin-1-7 Receptor

Robert Charles Speth, Nova Southeastern University
Filipe Fernandes Conti, Nova Southeastern University
Alesa Chabbra, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Short-term Metamorphopsia Induced by Overnight Orthokeratology and Its Association to Changes in Optical Quality Measured with Double-pass Technique

Bin Zhang, Nova Southeastern University
Hua Bi, Nova Southeastern University
Guihua Liu, Tianjin Medical University
Ruihua Wei, Tianjin Medical University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Soft Tissue Mobilization Increased Hamstring Mobility

Jeffrey R. Doeringer, Nova Southeastern University
Megan Colas, Nova Southeastern University
Ramon Ramirez, Nova Southeastern University
Ashmita Thakur, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Structural and Rheological Properties of Polyacrylate Homopolymer Upon Thermal Manipulation

Nazanin Kianinejad, Nova Southeastern University
Rand Ahmad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Successful Surgical Treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis in the Distal Radial Ulnar Joint with Sauvé-Kapandji Procedure: A Case Report

Joshua A. Berko, Nova Southeastern University
Gregory W. Kunis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunflower Oil-Based Polyol-Urethane Nanoparticles for Sustained Delivery of Olanzapine

Niloofar Babanejad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University
Mohammad Reza Nabid, Shahid Beheshti University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Supernumerary Left Renal Vein and an Implication of Secondary Renal Hypertension

Brooke Alexander, Nova Southeastern University
Nicholas Lampasona, Nova Southeastern University
Taylor Mazzei, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Terrorists Manipulation: How Viruses, Bacteria, Prions, Fungus and Drugs can be used as Weapons

Jillian A. Montague, Nova Southeastern University
Kelley Davis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Current State of Cybersecurity in the U.S. Food Supply Chain

Dana E. McGeehan, Nova Southeastern University
Kelley Davis, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Effect of Polymer Type and Molecular Weight on Mechanical Properties of Oral Films

Samaneh Alaei, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Effect of Polymer Type and Molecular Weight on Mechanical Properties of Oral Films

Samaneh Alaei, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Effects of a High Calcium Diet on Intraocular Pressure

Mariem Abdou, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Effects of Fit 5 and Rosen Therapeutic Garden Program as Health Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Catherina Chang Martinez, Nova Southeastern University
Mary Ellen Mitchell-Rosen, Nova Southeastern University
Cyril Blavo, Nova Southeastern University
Marilyn Gordon, Nova Southeastern University
Constance Demmery, Nova Southeastern University
Holly Madison, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Emerging Role of GSK-3 Inhibitors as Promising Drug Candidates in NSCLC

Theodore Lemuel Mathuram, Nova Southeastern University
Thiagarajan Venkatesan, Nova Southeastern University
Umamaheswari Natarajan, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Impact of Heat on Mechanical and Drug Release Properties of Tablets Containing Low Molecular Weight PEO (LMW PEO)

Niloofar Babanejad, Nova Southeastern University
Hamid Omidian, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Impact of MDM2 inhibition on the Expression Levels of XIAP on Various Cancer Cell lines

Christopher M. Garcia, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Impacts of Pre-cART versus cART Era on HIV-associated Neurocognitive Disorders: A Meta-Analysis

Farzana Shaik, Nova Southeastern University
Barry Bleidt, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Lived Experience of Exemplary Physical Therapist Students in Clinical Education: A Phenomenological Study

Laura Hagan, Nova Southeastern University
Melissa Tovin, Nova Southeastern University
Shari Rone-Adams, Nova Southeastern University
Nicki Silberman, CUNY Hunter College

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Neuroprotective Role of Nimodipine and nNOS Inhibitor Against Bortezomib-Induced Cell Death in Schwann Cells

Theodore Lemuel Mathuram, Nova Southeastern University
Mariapia Medina, Nova Southeastern University
Ivelisse Diaz, Nova Southeastern University
Vineela Nagamalla, Nova Southeastern University
Appu Rathinavelu, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Sport Supplementation Habits of NCAA Division II Athletes

Lorena Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Lia Jiannine, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Use of Ancillary Testing in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitis Due to Malignancy

Marlon J. Demeritt, Nova Southeastern University
Beata I. Lewandowska, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Transitioning Children with Autism from Individualized Dental Care to Traditional Dental Settings

Toni-Marie Small, Nova Southeastern University
Romer Ocanto, Nova Southeastern University
Jennifer D. Chung, Nova Southeastern University
Maria Levi-Minzi, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Use of a Tracking Application to Document Student Participation in Professional Co-Curricular Learning Experiences

Robb McGory, Nova Southeastern University
Graciela Armayor, Nova Southeastern University
Rochelle Nappi, Nova Southeastern University
Jolanta Czerwinska, Nova Southeastern University
Karen Sando, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Using A Self-Contained Integrated Clinical Education (ICE) Model to Identify Student Deficits

Debra Stern, Nova Southeastern University
Kim Smith, Nova Southeastern University
Shari Rone-Adams, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

VEGF Stimulated Differentiation of Gingival Stem Cells to Endothelial Cells

Umadevi Kandalam, Nova Southeastern University
Garima Gupta, Nova Southeastern University
Alireza Heidari, Nova Southeastern University
Toshihisa Toshihisa Kawai, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

What Factors Affect Interpretation of Tissue Dielectric Constant Values?

Evelina Arzanova, Nova Southeastern University
Samar Eisa, Nova Southeastern University
Scarlett Somarriba, Nova Southeastern University
Harvey Mayrovitz, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis: a rare presentation

Jasmin Shahrestani, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Yeast in Space: An Overview of the Effects of Microgravity on Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

Chasity B. O’Malley, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Zoledronic Acid Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Review of Case Studies to Identify Possible Mechanisms of Toxicity

Katherine A. Balloveras, Nova Southeastern University
Yamira Alvarez, Nova Southeastern University
Arkene Levy, Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM