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Background: Osteoarthritis is an irreversible degeneration of joints that can be repaired with total joint arthroplasty. Currently, there are 2 types of anesthetic modalities used for these procedures, general and neuraxial. There is no definitive e…

The aim of this project was to find out if exercise has any impact on depression symptoms among patients taking antidepressants. The PICOT question is;Among adult depressed patients aged 18 years and above taking antidepressants medications, does th…

Suicide is an increasingly worrisome public health concern across the globe. With suicide rates on the rise, it is critically important to consider the possible contributing factors that could be clinically addressed when treating depressed or suici…

Background: Smoking cessation has become a primary focus for public health efforts given the high risk for morbidity and mortality associated with cigarette smoking worldwide. Following their introduction in 2007, electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have…

Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects millions worldwide. It is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and is a leading modifiable risk factor for premature morbidity and mortality. Currently, the American College…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic literature review to determine if the use of music therapy in patients with insomnia leads to improved sleep quality. Background: Insomnia, a chronic and prevalent sleep disorder, affects up to one third of …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to test the statistical difference of teachers’ selfreported perceptions of blended learning by comparing survey responses before and after professional development (PD). The research question used to guid…

The dissertation evaluated how the Edmentum AI-driven adaptive learning system affected both academic performance and student engagement within K–5 educational settings. This research employed quantitative methods to examine diagnostic assessment da…

Background/Objective: Pharmacogenetic (PGx) guided antidepressant therapy has become an alternative management approach for major depressive disorder (MDD). Extensive research has demonstrated an improvement in response rates and outcomes in major d…

Background: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel are known to have worse mental health and well-being when compared to the general population. Previous research has shown that during the COVID-19 pandemic, EMS personnel had poor mental health …

Background: The prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States is a major public health crisis with deadly consequences. There have been many health care policies put in place to discourage the over prescribing of opioid analgesics tha…

Background: The primary male contraceptives currently available in the United States are male condoms, coitus interruptus, and vasectomies, which is unacceptable when compared to the plethora of female contraceptive options. With unplanned pregnanci…

Background: Opioid misuse has become a widespread issue within American society. The addictive nature of these drugs lends to devastating consequences, including a rise in opioid overdoses and sequelae. Staggering statistics have gained national att…

Cachexia is a common illness found in chronically ill patients, especially those with cancer. The lack of strength and functional reserve found in cachexic patients leads to greatly increased morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no establis…

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US. It includes coronary heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and stroke, which are largely attributable to modifiable risk factors. Several of these modifiable risks…