Frequency and Intensity Of Heat Waves In East Tennessee: Measurements Using Various Heat Wave Definitions

Taiwo Peter Adesoba, East Tennessee State University
Ying Li, East Tennessee State University
Kenneth Silver, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Jane Dulaney Hilbert: Appalachian Aviator

Jessica Newell

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137A

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

SELF-COMPASSION AND SUICIDE RISK IN VETERANS: SERIAL EFFECTS OF SHAME, GUILT, AND PTSD

Jessica McKinney, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

C-reactive protein is an atheroprotective molecule

Asmita Pathak, East Tennessee State University
sanjay K. singh, East Tennessee State University
alok agrawal, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

9:20 AM - 9:35 AM

Resident stakeholder perceptions of lava flow hazard diversion strategies and protective measures for infrastructure and commercial and private property on Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, Hawai‘i

Ashleigh Reeves, East Tennessee State University
Christopher Gregg, East Tennessee State University
Michael K. Lindell, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Timothy A. Joyner, East Tennessee State University
Bruce Houghton, University of Hawaii at Manoa

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

9:20 AM - 9:35 AM

The Talk: How the Christian Right and the Liberal Left are Talking about more than Sex

true Neal

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137A

9:20 AM - 9:35 AM

IS WATER QUALITY IN BOONE LAKE A DAM PROBLEM? AN ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY PRE- AND POST- DRAWDOWN

Annie Grant, East Tennessee State University
Ingrid Luffman, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

Straight from Clinicians' Mouths: A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers to Rural Reentry

Alyssa P. Gretak, East Tennessee State University
Jill D. Stinson, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

Striking differences in uromodulin excretion and expression, salt-sensitive hypertension, and renal injury in Dahl SS vs. BN and SS.BN1 consomic rats

Rowdy Jones
Jacqueline C. Potter, East Tennessee State University
Shannon C. Allenn, East Tennessee State University
Conor B. Miles, East Tennessee State University
Rhesa Dykes, East Tennessee State University
Michelle M. Duffourc, East Tennessee State University
Aaron J. Polichnowski, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

SELF-ORGANIZED STRUCTURES: MODELING POLISTES DOMINULA NEST CONSTRUCTION WITH SIMPLE RULES

Matthew Harrison, East Tennessee State University
Istvan Karsai, East Tennessee State University
Christopher Wallace, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

THE EFFECTS OF ESTROGEN-INDUCED STROMAL CELL EFFECTORS, OSTEOPONTIN AND VIMENTIN, ON CHLAMYDIA INFECTIONS IN A NON-POLARIZED CELL CULTURE MODEL

Hannah Elizabeth Bowers, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Jennifer Hall, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Thinking into the Future: Motivational Consequences of Time Perspective

Parker A. Dreves, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Investigations of Pre and Post treatment protocols in the fabrication of carbon fiber ultramicro- and nanoelectrodes

Theophilus Neequaye
George Paa Kwesi Affadu-Danful, East Tennessee State University
Gregory W. Bishop, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

10:20 AM - 10:35 AM

Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir induced nephrotic syndrome: A challenging case of Hepatitis C management

Himesh Zaver
Laith Al Momani, East Tennessee State University
Kalpit Devani, East Tennessee State University
Chakradhar M. Reddy, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

10:20 AM - 10:35 AM

Oregon's Death with Dignity Act: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Improving End-of-Life Healthcare in Tennessee

Erin E. Mauck

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

10:20 AM - 10:35 AM

Injurious Suicide Attempts Among Middle and High Schhol Students

Christian Nwabueze
Hilary Elom, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137A

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of East Tennessee Medical Providers towards Transgender Patients

Abby Schultz
Morgan Buda, East Tennessee State University
Anahita Rahimi-Saber, East Tennessee State University
Rebecca Lee, East Tennessee State University
Abbey K. Mann, East Tenessee State University
Leigh Johnson, East Tennessee State University
Ivy Click, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Virulent Bacteria in Appalachian Tennessee Waters

Rachel Miller MD
Alex Yu
Demetrio Rebano Macariola MD

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Increasing Fruits and vegetable consumption among SNAP recipients through an innovative prescription program: Appalachian Farmacy

Kiriinya Mwirigi
Beenish Kamran, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Biochemical Characterization of Tomato Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase

Sujan Shrestha
Aruna Kilaru, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

SIR2 DEACETYLASE ENZYME AND ITS POSSIBLE ROLE IN PATHOGEN INFECTION

Bal Krishna Chand Thakuri
Dhirendra Kumar, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE IN NAE METABOLIC PATHWAY IN PHYSCOMITRELLA PATENS

Md I. Haq, East Tennessee State University
Aruna Kilaru, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

1:20 PM - 1:35 PM

Identifying Motivators and Barriers for Wellness Programs to Inform Recruitment and Retention of Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPPs)

Beenish Kamran, East Tennessee State University
Kate Beatty, East Tennessee State University
LeighAnne Hurst, East Tennessee State University
Deborah L. Slawson, Department of Community Health, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137A

1:20 PM - 1:35 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Link Between Parenting Style and Offspring Empathy as Mediated by a Relationship of Familial Emotional Climate and Emotional Regulation

Rachel M. Clingensmith, East Tennessee State University
Diana Morelen, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

1:20 PM - 1:35 PM

Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on HIV Risk Behaviors using a Nationally Representative Sample from 2011 and 2012

Elaine Loudermilk
Megan Quinn, East Tennessee State University
Liang Wang, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

1:40 PM - 1:55 PM

Presentation Materials Available

National Burden of Childhood Asthma Hospitalizations in the United States: Analysis of the 2012 Kids’ Inpatient Database

Titilayo James, East Tennessee State University
Youssoufou Ouedraogo, East Tennessee State University
Kiana R. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137A

1:40 PM - 1:55 PM

NOVEL POLYUNSATURATED N-ACYLETHANOLAMINES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS IN PHYSCOMITRELLA PATENS

Suhas Shinde
Ruth Welti
Aruna Kilaru

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

1:40 PM - 1:55 PM

Mom Power: Replanting the seed

Rebecca Otwell
Diana Morelen, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

SIP68, A GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE PROTEIN AND ITS ROLE IN PLANT DEFENSE MECHANISM

Saroj Chandra Lohani
Abdulkareem O. Odesina, East Tennessee State University
Dhirendra Kumar, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Transient expression of avocado DGAT1 and PDAT1 in N. benthamiana leaves

Md Mahbubur Rahman
Jay Shockey, USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Aruna Kilaru

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Direct and indirect effects of invasive Cirsium arvense on pollination in Southern Appalachian floral communities.

Jesse Daniels

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Preferences in Timing of Sex Education Instruction among Tennessee Sex Education Providers and ETSU College Students

Ruby Yadav, East Tennessee State University
Oluyemi Rotimi, East Tennessee State University
Hima Bindu Dubasi, East Tennessee State Universtiy
Mildred Maisonet, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

The Impact of Subsidence on Industrial Complexes in the Lower Mississippi River Industrial Corridor

Joseph B. Harris, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
T. Andrew Joyner, East Tennessee State University
Robert V. Rohli, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

DUAL METHOD USE IN A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE-AGED WOMEN

Anthony Peluso, East Tennessee State University
Katie Baker, East Tennessee State University
Joel Hillhouse, East Tennessee State University

AUDITORIUM ROOM 137B

2:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Escaping the Arrhenius Tyranny: Metabolic Compensation during exposure to high temperature in Daphnia

Bret L. Coggins, East Tennessee State University
Lev Y. Yampolsky, East Tennessee State University

BAYS MTN. ROOM 125

2:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Silver Nanoparticles: Emerging Environmental Contaminants in the Aquatic System

Joseph Kusi
Phillip Robert Scheuerman, East Tennessee State University
Kurt J. Maier, East Tennessee State University

RIPSHIN MTN. ROOM 130

2:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Factors that Influence Success in Research Funding a Quantitative Study

Dustin Gilmer

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Poster Number: 2

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Factor and Cluster Analysis of Learning Orientation Questionnaire

Kimberly Dinsmore, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 3

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Using an Electronic Visual Activity Schedule for Students with Severe Disabilities to Independently Complete Life Skills and Increase Communication Skills.

Ashwag Alghamdi
Pamela Mims, East Tennessee State University
James Fox, East Tennessee State University
Lori Marks, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 4

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Greed and Parrots: Examining the Emergence of Pirate Tropes in Treasure Island

Rebekah Voiles
Clay Matthews, Tusculum College

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Poster Number: 5

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SMALL MAMMAL MORTALITY CAUSED BY ROADSIDE CONTAINERS ON A HEAVILY TRAFFICED FOREST SERVICE ROADIN THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST

Brian Dempsey

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Poster Number: 6

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Evaluation of Circadian Regulated Behavior in the Southern Black Widow, Latrodectus mactans

Megan Gauck, East Tennessee State University
Thomas C. Jones, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 7

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Determining the Physiological and Behavioral Methods of Salinity Tolerance in Corbicula fluminea

John Warren Roden III, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 8

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Understanding Variation in The Effects of Heterospecific Pollen Receipt: The Effect of Pollen and Recipient Traits

Cheril Patel, East Tennessee State University
Gerardo Arceo-Gomez, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 9

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SUPERACIDIC MATERIALS BASED ON IMMOBILIZED PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID

Henry Musrock
Patrick Nshizirungu
Esther Alorkpa
Aleksey Vasiliev

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Poster Number: 10

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SPATIAL INTERPOLATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN SOILS OF BUMPUS COVE, TN

Melissa A. Magno, East Tennessee State University
Ingrid Luffman, East Tennessee State University
Arpita Nandi, East Tennessee State University
Brian G. Evanshen, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 11

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Geostatistical Approach to Delineate Wetland Boundaries in the Cutshaw Bog, Tennessee

Victoria Anderson, East Tennessee State University
Isaac Shockley, East Tennessee State University
Arpita Nandi, East Tennessee State University
Ingrid Luffman, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 12

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Time-lapse monitoring of sidewall mass-wasting events in a Northeast Tennessee gully

Nicholas McConnell
Ingrid Luffman, East Tennessee State University
Arpita Nandi, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 13

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Multi-Wavelength Statistics of Clumpy Galaxies

Isaiah Cox
Beverly J. Smith, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 14

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hot, Cold, and Warm Interstellar Gas in Galaxy Mergers

Brianne Dunn
Beverly J. Smith, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 15

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clumps and Clusters in Ring Galaxies

Taylor Dennis, East Tennessee State University
Beverly J. Smith, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 16

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Study of the H-alpha Emission Line Shape in Beta Lyrae

Macon Magno, East Tennessee State University
Richard Ignace, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 17

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG PRENATAL DRUG EXPOSURE AND SOCIAL FEAR, INHIBITORY CONTROL, AND HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE

Benjamin Bailey
Valerie M. Hoots, East Tennessee State University
Andrea Clements Dr., East Tennessee State University
Beth Bailey, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 18

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adolescent alcohol-drinking leads to long lasting changes in the medial prefrontal cortex

Zakery Simpson
Liza J. Hernandez, East Tennessee State University
Gerald A. Deehan 2024384, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 19

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Effects of Birth Order on Temperament and Language

Kelsey B. Long, East Tennessee State University
Kelsey C. Rookstool, East Tennessee State University
Lauren P. Driggers-Jones, East Tennessee State University
Wallace Dixon Jr., East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 20

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SIBLICIDE: OFFENDER PATTERNS AND TYPOLOGIES.

Ragen D. McNair, Tusculum College
Erica Hutton Dr., Tusculum College

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Poster Number: 21

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Internalizing Symptoms Associated with Emotional Abuse: An Examiniation of Religious Social Support as a Moderating Variable

Jessica M. Chambers, East Tennessee State University
Diana M. Morelen, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 22

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

INSOMNIA AND SUICIDE RISK IN VETERANS: CONDITIONAL INDIRECT EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED BURDENSOMENESS AND SELF-COMPASSION

Katie J. Tanner, East Tennessee State University
Kelley C. Pugh, East Tennessee State University
Peter C. Britton
Wilfred R. Pigeon
Fuschia M, Sirois
Jameson K. Hirsch, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 23

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Importance of Baseline Analysis for Establishing Replicable, Evidence-Based Behavior Analytic Interventions: Implications for Researchers and Practitioners

Angel lunceford
Alicia Blasini
James Fox 3rd

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Poster Number: 24

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

An Examination of ERPs produced by Images of Locations and Graspable Objects in an Oddball Task

Aaron Gardner
Marissa R. Kellicut, East Tennessee State University
Eric W. Sellers Dr., East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 25

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Simulating random eye-movement in a P300- based brain-computer interface

Katie Wheeler
Kelsey N. Shubert, East Tennessee State University
Marissa R. Kellicut, East Tennessee State University
David B. Ryan, East Tennessee State University
Eric W. Sellers Dr., East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 26

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Taking the Risk: Insufficient Communication Concerning Risky Driving Behaviors Among Young Drivers in Central Appalachia

Emily E. Ford, East Tennessee State University
Kathryn L. Duvall, Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
David L. Wood, Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
Kiana R. Johnson, Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics

Ballroom

Poster Number: 27

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Appalachian Tennessee and Virginia Schools: A role in suicide prevention using activity involvement and adult connectedness as key markers.

Megan Noe

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Poster Number: 28

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Outcomes of Tennessee youth as they age out of fostercare

MaKaila Carlisle
Kiana R. Johnson, Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics

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Poster Number: 29

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Perception and Acceptability of Violence in Video Games, Movies, and News

Kaelyn Bishop, East Tennessee State University
Hannah Mathely, East Tennessee State University
Andy Asllani, East Tennessee State University
Joseph Barnet, East Tennessee State University
Andrea Clements Dr., East Tennessee State University
Kent Norman Dr., University of Maryland at College Park

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Poster Number: 30

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Indirect Effects of Concealment on Health in Sexual Minority Women

Samantha A. Stone, East Tennessee State University
Nicholas A. Fasanello, East Tennessee State University
Emily A. Clark, East Te
Sarah A. Job, East Tennessee State University
Stacey L. Williams, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 31

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mentally Ill Caregivers And Differential Patterns of Substance Abuse in a Sample of University Students

Teliyah Cobb, East Tennessee State University
Alyssa P. Gretak, East Tennessee State University
Kelcey L. Puszkiewicz, East Tennessee State University
JIll D. Stinson, East Tennessee State University
Megan Quinn, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 32

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Self-Esteem as a Mediator of Internalized Stigma and Health in Sexual Minority Women

Nicholas A. Fasanello, East Tennessee State University
Emily A. Clark, East Tennessee State University
Samantha A. Stone, East Tennessee State University
Sarah A. Job, East Tennessee State University
Stacey L. Williams, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 33

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PTSD Symptoms and Military-Specific Stigma in United States Veterans

Emily A. Clark, East Tennessee State University
Sarah A. Job, East Tennessee State University
Stacey L. Williams, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 34

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Relationship of Military Service Branch to Rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Among Appalachian Veterans

Elizabeth Hale, East Tennessee State University
David Bumgarner, Mountain Home VA
Myra Elder, Mountain Home VA

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Poster Number: 35

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Oxidative Stress Susceptibility of Oligodendrocytes in Major Depressive Disorder is Widespread in the Brain

Jacob Coulthard
Westley Ongtengco, East Tennessee State University
Jacob Garst, East Tennessee State University
Michelle Chandley, East Tennessee State University
Hui Wang-Heaton, East Tennessee State University
Gregory A. Ordway, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 36

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Inhibition of focal adhesion kinase promotes adult olfactory stem cell self-renewal and neuroregeneration via ciliary neurotrophic factor

Joe Oliver
Cuihong Jia Phd, East Tennessee State University
Theodoor Hagg Phd

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Poster Number: 37

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DEFICIENCY OF ATAXIA-TELANGIECTASIA MUTATED KINASE AFFECTS AUTOPHAGY AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Claire C. Crawford, East Tennessee State University
Patsy R. Thrasher, East Tennessee State University
Dr. Stephanie L.C. Scofield, East Tennessee State University
Dr. Suman Dalal, East Tennessee State University
Dr. Mahipal Singh, East Tennessee State University
Dr. Krishna Singh, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 38

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Does Morphology Matter? The Fungal-Bacterial Inhibitory Interactions of Candida albicans and Alcaligenes faecalis.

Cory Dillard, East Tennessee State University
Aleigha Spaulding, East Tennessee State University
Christopher Prybilla, East Tennessee State University
Sean Fox, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 39

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Does Alcaligenes inhibit other Staphylococcal species?

Buse Yuceer, East Tennessee State University
Devin Narwani, East Tennessee State University
Sean Fox, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 40

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Visualizing the inhibitory power of a novel protein against Citrobacter and Enterobacter biofilms.

Salem Wanamaker
Bailey Walker
Sean Fox

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Poster Number: 41

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Neuroinflammation in the C1q/TNF-related over-expression mouse model of chronic ethanol exposure

Caleb Adkins, East Tennessee State University
Michelle Chandley, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 42

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vitamin D receptor gene expression in human and mouse cingulate cortex

Tiffani Carrasco, East Tennessee State University
Kent M. Scruggs, East Tennessee State University
Brooke Beasley, East Tennessee State University
Michelle Chandley, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 43

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Refrigerated Stability of Diluted Cisatracurium, Rocuronium, and Vecuronium for skin testing after perioperative anaphylaxis

Kristen Dinsmore, East Tennessee State University
Bethany Campbell, King University
Timothy Archibald, East Tennessee State University
Greg Mosier, East Tennessee State University
Stacy Brown PhD, East Tennessee State University
Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada MD, Mayo Clinic

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Poster Number: 44

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

IMMUNODEFICIENT R2G2 MOUSE STRAIN YIELDS SPLEENS WITH UNUSUAL CYTOARCHITECTURE AND SYMPATHETIC INNERVATION

Nicholas Mason Britt
Madeleine Kate Miller
Donald B. Hoover Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
John B. Schweitzer M.D., East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 45

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Amphibians and reptiles as a source of Salmonella – a review of Salmonella outbreaks in a period of last ten years

Mateusz Drozdz, Department of Microbiology, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wroclaw
Gabriela Bugla-Plooskonska, Department of Microbiology, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wroclaw, Poland

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Poster Number: 46

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Experimental Protocol for the Production of Bacterial Expressed CTRP3

Sydney R. Keith, East Tennessee State University
Jonathan M. Peterson Ph.D., East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 47

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ANALYSIS OF OLIGOMERIC STATE OF CTRP3 IN RELATION TO TYPE 2 DIABETES

Greta Trogen
Jonathan M. Peterson, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 48

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

UPREGULATING OF CYP2E1 IN ETHANOL-FED MICE WITH TRANSGENIC OVEREXPRESSION OF CTRP3

Zachary C. Warren, East Tennessee State University
Jonathan M. Peterson, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 49

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Effects of Simulated Spaceflight Conditions on the Mucin Lining of the Mouse Uterine Tube

Grayson D. White
Xiao W. Mao, Loma Linda University
Michael J. Pecaut, Loma Linda University
Nina C. Nishiyama, Loma Linda University
Mary Campbell-Beachler, Loma Linda University
Allan D. Forsman, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 50

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Comparison of Unsupervised Methods for DNA Microarray Leukemia Data

Denise Harness

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Poster Number: 51

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

The Long Term Effects of Methylphenidate on the Brain

Alexis Hall, East Tennessee State University
Hannah Oakes, East Tennessee State University
Brooks B. Pond, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 52

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BURKITT’S LYMPHOMA MASQUERADING AS ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS AND VAGINAL BLEEDING

Sakshi Singal
Rossa Khalaf, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Sara Masood, East Tennessee State University
Devapiran Jaishankar, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 53

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Social Support and Psychological Distress in Cancer: Stress as a Mediator

Morgan K. Treaster, East Tennessee State University
Fuschia Sirois, University of Sheffield
Martin Offenbächer, University of Munich
Loren Touissant, Luther College
Niko Kohls, Coburg University
Eberhard Nöfer, Coburg University
Jameson K. Hirsch, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 54

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Individual and contextual factors associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in diabetes patients in rural Central Appalachia

Fenose Osedeme, East Tennessee State University
Sylvester Olubolu Orimaye, East Tennessee State University
Jones Antwan, George Washington University
Timir K. Paul, East Tennessee State University
Jerry G. Blackwell Dr., Ballad Health
Matthew J. Budoff, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute
Hadii M. Mamudu, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 55

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Recent Incidences and Trends of the Top Five Cancers in Northeast Appalachian Tennessee

Adekunle Oke
Sylvester Olubolu Orimaye, East Tennessee State University
Ndukwe Kalu, East Tennessee State University
Faustine Williams, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 56

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

BELIEFS AND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HIV TRANSMISSION IN SWAZILAND: A Comparison Between the Sexes

Sarah Hawkins

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Poster Number: 57

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Health Communication Strategies Among Non-Profit Organizations in Appalachia

McKenzie Liegel
Jodi L. Southerland, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 58

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Motivating Factors of Blood Donation Among South Central Appalachian Adolescents

Youssoufou Ouedraogo
Kiana R. Johnson, East Tennessee State University
Kathryn L. Duvall, East Tennessee State University
Titilayo James, East Tennessee State University
Olakunle Oni, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 59

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Association between depression and physical health among college adults: The mediating roles of physical activity and diet

Olubunmi Kuku, East Tennessee State University
Gabrielle Caselman, East Tennessee State University
Julia Dodd Ph.D, East Tennessee State University
Lindsay Taylor, East Tennessee State University
Brittany Arnett, East Tennessee State University
Stephanie Alu, East Tennessee State University
Morgan Barker, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 60

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SELF-FORGIVENESS AND SUICIDE RISK IN VETERANS: EXAMINING SERIAL LINKAGES OF SHAME AND INTERPERSONAL NEEDS

Kelley C. Pugh, East Tennessee State University
Jon R. Webb, Texas Tech University
Loren L. Toussaint, Luther College
Jameson Hirsch, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 61

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A pilot study on the knowledge of sex- trafficking in the United States among a sample of college students at a university in North- East Tennessee.

HIMA BINDU DUBASI, East Tennessee State University
Oluyemi R. Rotimi, East Tennessee State University
Ruby Yadav, East Tennessee State University
Mildred Maisonet, East Tennessee State University

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Poster Number: 62

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Extraction and purification of biologically active metabolites from the Rhodococcus sp. MTM3W5.2

Mohrah Alenazi
Jaimin kapadia
Patrick South
Abbas Shilabin, East Tennessee State University
Bert Lampson

Ballroom

Poster Number: 63

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Synthesis of Hydroxytyrosol Derivatives

ebenezer ametsetor
Emmanuel Onobun
Ismail Kady

Ballroom

Poster Number: 64

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SYNTHESIS OF DIAZONIUM N-(PERFLUOROALKYL) BENZENESULFONIMIDE ZWITTERIONIC POLYMERS FOR PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS

Helal Alharbi, East Tennessee State University
Hua Mei, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 65

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Synthesis of 2-Carbamoyl-4-Oxo-1,5-Diazabicyclo [3.2.1] Octane Derivatives as a Possible Inhibitors of Serine β-Lactamases

Haiyu Wang
Abbas Shilabin, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 66

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

SYNTHESIS OF PYRROLO[2,1-c] [1,4] BENZODIAZEPINE -11- HYDRAZINYL DEVRIVATIES AS A POTENTIAL ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT

David Mingle, East Tennessee State University
Abbas Shilabin, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 67

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF 1,2,4-OXADIAXOLIDIN-5-ONE

Chimdi Kalu, East Tennessee State University
Austin Miller, East Tennessee State University
Abbas G. Shilabin, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 68

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CRYSTALLIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF TAG EFFECTS USING A FLAVONOL SPECIFIC GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE FROM GRAPEFRUIT

Aaron Birchfield
Cecilia McIntosh, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 69

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investigating different modeling techniques for quantifying heat transfer through building envelopes

Sodiq Akande

Ballroom

Poster Number: 70

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

3D-Printed Fluidic Devices and Incorporated Graphite Electrodes for Electrochemical Immunoassay of Biomarker Proteins

Abdulhameed Alabdulwaheed
Gregory W. Bishop Dr.

Ballroom

Poster Number: 71

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The effects of urbanization on avian seed dispersal success of Toxicodendron radicans (Anacardiaceae)

Amber Stanley

Ballroom

Poster Number: 72

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Effects of Invasive Plant Species on Pollen Transfer Networks in Southern Appalachian Floral Communities

Daniel A. Barker, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 73

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Impact of viviparity on skeletal development in a reproductively bimodal squamate species

Amanda Tedder
Rebecca Pyles, East Tennessee State University
James R. Stewart, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 74

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Temperature entrainment of two different circadian rhythms in the flesh fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis

Raven Ragsdale
Marilyn Permenter, East Tennessee State University
Karl Joplin, East Tennessee State University
Darrell Moore, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 75

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THE ECO-SMART CAN V2.0

Darack B. Nanto, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 76

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

SIMPLE PHOTOCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO FORMATE UNDER MILD ACIDIC CONDITIONS

ovuokenye Omadoko

Ballroom

Poster Number: 77

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Improving Sinkhole Mapping Using LiDAR Data and Assessing Road Infrastructure at Risk in Johnson City, TN.

Kingsley Fasesin
Ingrid Luffman, East Tennessee State University
Eileen Ernenwein, East Tennessee State University
Arpita Nandi, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 78

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Improving volcano risk communication at the Long Valley Caldera and Mono-Inyo Craters volcanic system, eastern California, USA

Justin Peers, East Tennessee State University
Ashleigh Reeves, East Tennessee State University
Christopher Gregg, East Tennessee State University
Michael K. Lindell, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Andrew Joyner, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 79

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gender differences in preschool teachers' math talk with children

Narges Sareh, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 80

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Promoting Health Education and Literacy in Rural Tennessee: The Go-Packs Pilot Project

Taylor Cox
Claire Gleadhill
William Seagrave
Coty Cooper
Alantis Hunt
Kelly Mitchell
Anthony DeLucia
Randy Byington

Ballroom

Poster Number: 81

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

An assessment of the factors that increase the likeliness of Hispanics students to attend higher education

Denise Alexandra Chavez Reyes, East Tennessee State University
Mohammad Moin Uddin Dr., East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 82

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Examining the effects of a teacher training system on preschool teachers’ productive and non-productive conversation with children during the free play time: using a multiple baseline experimental design

Patience Mensah-Bonsu, East Tennessee State University
Narges Sareh, East Tennessee State University
Jane Tingle Broderick, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 83

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Analysis of Neuroinflammatory Markers in the BTBR T+tf/J Mouse Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kent Scruggs, East Tennessee State University
Tiffany Carrasco, East Tennessee State University
Michelle Chandley, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 84

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

INHIBITION OF TNF-ALPHA DECREASES MICROGLIA ACTIVATION IN RATS NEONATALLY TREATED WITH POLY I:C

Heath W. Shelton, East Tennessee State University
Russell W. Brown, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 85

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

EFFECT OF ETHANOL ON AUTOPHAGY OF SKELETAL MUSCLE

Kendra L. Hagood, East Tennessee State University
Jonathan M. Peterson, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 86

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Role of CYP2A5 and PPAR-alpha in Cadmium-induced liver injury

Julia Salamat, East Tennessee State University
Yongke Lu, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 87

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ASSOCIATION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND OBESITY AMONG ADULTS IN UNITED STATES(FINDINGS FROM BRFSS 2016)

Oluwaseun Famojuro
Olushola Fapo, East Tennessee State University
Shimin Zheng 3284473, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 88

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The distribution of hepatitis c virus genotypes in US population. Data from NHANES 2006-2016

Hilary Elom, East Tennessee State University
Shimin Zheng, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 89

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

VITAMIN B2 REDUCES AMYLOID-BETA PROTEOTOXICITY AND IMPROVES HEALTH IN A CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE MODEL

Muhammad T. Ameen, EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Patrick C. Bradshaw, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 90

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON FEMALE INFLAMMATION

Ashley R. DeGroat, East Tennessee State University
Jonathan M. Peterson, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 91

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

YOUNG ADULTS WITH CLEFT LIP AND PALATE: ARE THEY RECEIVING TEAM SERVICES?

Blake A. Nowicki, East Tennessee State University
Andie McDowell, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Murr, East Tennessee State University
Alexandria Staples, East Tennessee State University
Sarah Widy, East Tennessee State University
Elisha Reed, East Tennessee State University
Sanjana Vyda, East Tennessee State University
Andrea Bisceglia, East Tennessee State University
Emily Bradley, East Tennessee State University
Brenda Louw, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 92

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PHARMACOKINETICS OF SYNTHETIC CATHINONES FOUND IN "BATH SALTS" IN MOUSE BRAIN AND PLASMA USING LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY - MASS SPECTROMETRY

Shannon CA Schreiner, East Tennessee State University
J. Brooke Bouldin, East Tennessee State University
Emily Perez, East Tennessee State University
Stacy D. Brown, East Tennessee State University
Brooks B. Pond, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 93

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Interprofessional Transitional Care Teams Reduce Medications Needed Post-Discharge

Kathleen McGuire White
McKenzie Calhoun, East Tennessee State University
Beth Bailey, East Tennessee State University
Jesse Gilreath, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 94

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Metabolic Targets of Gnaphalin Mediated Apoptosis in Colon and Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines

Austin Gardner, East Tennessee State University
Sam Ngata, East Tennessee State University
La'Travia Howard, East Tennessee State University
Caden Cox, East Tennessee State University
Victoria Palau, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 95

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dopamine Cell Loss within the Nigrostriatal Pathway Due to Oxidative Stress from Chronic Methylphenidate

Shannon Ketchem, East Tennessee State University
Tucker Ensley, East Tennessee State University
Hannah Oakes, East Tennessee State University
Brooks B. Pond, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 96

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

DISSOLUTION ANALYSIS OF OTC COENZYME Q10 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Harrison Yoo
Amanda Teague, East Tennessee State University
Charles C. Collins, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 97

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stability of Oral Vitamin K Solutions Stored in Amber Plastic Syringes

Sarah Lawson, East Tennessee State University
Stacy Brown, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 98

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Comparison Of Two Rat Somatotroph Cell Lines To Examine Tissue-Specific Transcription Of Growth Hormone

Jeffrey Sondergaard
Kyle Rice
Kira Weaver
Devin Josey
Taylor Gregory
Christie Monahan

Ballroom

Poster Number: 99

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Refrigerated Stability of Diluted Succinylcholine, Pancuronium, and Atracurium

Timothy Archibald
Stacy Brown, East Tennessee State University
Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada, East Tennessee State University

Ballroom

Poster Number: 100

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY, SOCIOECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES, AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS IN A TREATMENT SAMPLE OF MALE ADOLESCENTS

Kelcey Puszkiewicz
Jill D. Stinson, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 101

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Crime in Tennessee: Differences in Perpetrator Gender and the Impact of Rurality

Rebecca Gilley
Kelcey Puszkiewicz
Jill D. Stinson 9224142, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 102

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Guilt and PTSD among Injured Combat Veterans: Implications of Self-Compassion and Posttraumatic Growth

Benjamin B. Hall, East Tennessee State University
Jessica McKinney, East Tennessee State University
Fuschia Sirois, University of Sheffield
Jameson K. Hirsch, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 103

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND POLYPHARMACY AMONG PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENTS IN SECURE FORENSIC CARE

Carrie LeMay, East Tennessee State University
Jill D. Stinson, East Tennessee State University
Megan Quinn, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 104

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The prevalence and trend of depression among U.S. veterans

Candice Collins, East Tennessee State University
Kesheng Wang, East Tennessee State University
Xin Xie, East Tennessee State University
Ying Liu, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 105

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Differences in Access to Contraceptive Services Between Rural and Non-Rural Clinics in South Carolina

Amy Judith Weber, East Tennessee State University
Olubunmi Kuku, East Tennessee State University
Edward Leinaar, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 106

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Axonal regrowth of olfactory sensory neurons after chemical ablation with methimazole

Rudy T. Chapman, East Tennessee State University
Katherine C. Burgess, East Tennessee State University
Russ W. Brown, East Tennessee State University
Diego J. Rodriguez-Gil, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 107

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investigating Orphan Response Regulators in the Opportunistic Pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Katelyn Madon
Chris Pritchett Dr., East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 108

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Importance of Mitochondrial NADPH Generating Enzymes for Longevity

Henry Gong
Patrick C. Bradshaw, Quillen College of Medicine

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 109

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

EPIGENETIC TRANSMISSION OF NICOTINIC EFFECTS WITHIN THE NEONATAL QUINPIROLE RODENT MODEL OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

Wesley Gill
Liza J. Hernandez, East Tennessee State University
Wyatt S. Whicker, East Tennessee State University
Kate C. Burgess, East Tennessee State University
Charlotte L. Kaestner, East Tennessee State University
Russell W. Brown, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 110

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A comparison of word recognition performance for young adults with normal hearing when listening to two speakers

Madison P. Thode
Richard H. Wilson Ph.D., East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 111

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Medical Students' Self-Perceived Preparedness in Managing Patients with BPPV

Courtney Hicks, East Tennessee State University
Marc Fagelson, East Tennessee State University
Kristal Riska, Duke University
Kim Schairer, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 112

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Association of E-Cigarette Use with Coronary Heart Disease Among U.S. Adults

Abir Rahman, East Tennessee State University
Sreenivas P. Veeranki, University of Texas Medical Branch
Olushola Fapo, East Tennessee State University
Shimin Zheng, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 113

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Addressing Gaps in Immunization Rates in a Family Medicine Residency Clinic

Amit Patel, East Tennessee State University
Richard Veerman, East Tennessee State University
Jodi Polaha, Family Practice, East Tennessee State University
Leigh Johnson, East Tennessee State University
Gina Flack, East Tennessee State University
Michelle Goodman, East Tennessee State University
Leona McAllister, East Tennessee State University
Monaco Briggs, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 114

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

IMPROVING ANNUAL SCREENING FOR LUNG CANCER IN TARGETED ADULT POPULATIONS IN A RURAL FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY

Jason Hollis, East Tennessee State University
Amr El Aawar, East Tennessee State University
Patricia Conner, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 115

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

OUTPATIENT EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT BILLING AND CODING: DEVELOPMENT OF ENDURING CURRICULUM FOR PGY1 RESIDENT EDUCATION IN A RURAL FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE

Cortney Farmer, East Tennessee State University
Havya Dave, East Tennessee State University
Zachary Sumpter, East Tennessee State University
Patricia Conner, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 116

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Improving Male Vaccine Uptake for Human Papilloma Virus in a Family Medicine Residency Program

Chris Garner
Patricia Conner, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 117

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Improving Knowledge of Hepatitis C Screening Guidelines Among a Population of Family Medicine Residents

Curry Jones
Chris Garner
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 118

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Assessing the Knowledge of Tuberculosis (TB) among Healthcare Workers and Ancillary Staff in an Underserved Medical Institution

ifeoma ogbonna Dr, Meharry Medical College
Muktar Aliyu Dr., Vanderbilt University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 119

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica Bacteremia associated with Infective Endocarditis in an Intravenous Drug Abuser

Vindhya Sriramoju M.D., East Tennessee State University
Sowminya Arikapudi M.D., East Tennessee State University
Sarah Arif M.D., East Tennessee State University
Muazzam Ali M.D., East Tennessee State University
Suhitha Madhavaram M.D., East Tennessee State University
Michael Zhang M.D, East Tennessee State University
Abdul Hannan M.D., East Tennessee State University
Christopher T. Cook M.D., East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 120

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CRITICAL UPPER LIMB ISCHEMIA IN A PATIENT WITH NEW-ONSET ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Sathvika Gaddam, East Tennessee State University
Laith Al Momani, East Tennessee State University
Ali Bokhari, East Tennessee State University
Melania Bochis, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 121

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

RENAL AND TESTICULAR MYELOID SARCOMA DEFINES ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF BLOOD AND MARROW INVOLVEMENT

DHEERAJ REDDY MD, East Tennessee State University
Fady Tawadros MD, East Tennessee State University
Archi Patel MD, East Tennessee State University
Devapiran Jaishankar MD, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 122

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SPIROMETRY AND IMPROVING CLINICAL DECISION MAKING IN REACTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES

Havya Dave, East Tennessee State University
Chase King, East Tennessee State University
Curry Jones, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 123

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Marginal Zone Lymphoma with hyper viscosity syndrome responding to plasmapheresis and chemo immunotherapy

Rossa Khalaf
Fadi Tawadros, East Tennessee State University
ASHA SEGIE, East Tennessee State University
Devapiran Jaishankar, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 124

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A De Novo presentation without Renal Failure.

Sarah Arif M.D., East Tennessee State University
Muazzam ali MD, East Tennessee State University
Michael Zhang MD, East Tennessee State University
George Obeng MD, East Tennessee State University
Sara masood MD, East Tennessee State University
Vindhya Sriramoju MD, East Tennessee State University
Abdul Hannan MD
Jack Goldstein MD, East Tennessee State University

WhiteTop Mountain Room 225

Poster Number: 125

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

EFFECTS OF PODODCYTE DYSFUNCTION ON THE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HYPERTENSIVE GLOMERULOSCLEROSIS

Brandon Miller
Aaron Polichnowski, East Tennessee State University
Rowdy Jones, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 126

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DISCOVERY OF A NOVEL ANTI-NEUROINFLAMMATORY TREATMENT FOR AUDITORY SENSORIMOTOR GATING IN TWO RODENT MODELS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

Wyatt Whicker
W. Drew Gill
Russell W. Brown, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 127

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Severity of Acute Kidney Injury in Mice Associated with Ischemia Duration and Gender

Jacob T. Zalewski, East Tennessee State University
Rowdy C. Jones, East Tennessee State University
Aaron J. Polichnowski Pd.D., East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 128

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FAMILIAL POLYCYTHEMIA LIKELY DUE TO NOVEL HEMOGLOBIN VARIANT- HEMOGLOBIN HYDEN

sandhya kolagatla
nagabhishek moka, appalachian regional health
samuel bailey, appalachian regional healthcare

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 129

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

15 Lox 1 Up-regulation and Cytotoxicity with γ-tocotrienol in HCT-116 Colon Cancer Cells

Lindsey C. Shipley BS, East Tennessee State University
Harika Balagoni MD, East Tennessee State University
Janet Lightner, East Tennessee State University
Victoria Palau PhD, East Tennessee State University
Koyamangalath Krishnan MD, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 130

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Case Report of Krukenberg Tumor Arising From Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma

Megan Ververis, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Ahmed Minhas, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Elnora Spradling MD, East Tennessee State University, Medical Oncology
Laura Stewart MD, Highlands Pathology Consultants

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 131

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

When Imaging Predicts Aggressiveness of Large B Cell Lymphoma Biology

Ahmed Minhas, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Megan Ververis, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Elnora Spradling, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Rossa Khalaf, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 132

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Differential Diagnosis of Pan-Uveitis: Behçet’s Disease

Peter Blosser, East Tennessee State University
Remil Simon, East Tennessee State University
Courtney Ridner, Distefano Eye Center

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 133

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Knowledge and perceptions of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) among parents and providers in Northeast Tennessee

Hakyong G. Kwak, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Olushola Fapo, ETSU College of Public Health
Gayatri B. Jaishankar MD, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Matthew Tolliver PhD, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Deborah Thibeault LCSW, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Karen E. Schetzina MD, MPH, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 134

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Prenatal Drug and Related Exposures in Infant Patients of a Northeast Tennessee Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

Griffin Shoemaker
Gloria Kwak, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Gayatri B. Jaishankar MD, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Karen E. Schetzina MD, MPH, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 135

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DETERMINING THE EFFICACY FOR TRAINING MEDICAL STUDENTS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SUPPORT

Katie Lee
Abby Schultz
John Kirby
Lindsey Shipley
Lizzie Monroe
Tyler Morgan
Dawn Tuell

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 136

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GoJoCo Trail Awareness

Rebecca Neighbor
Matthew Holt
Emily Hamby
Timothy Brass
Karen Schetzina

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 137

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mental Health Intervention Strategies for Youth in Rural Northeast TN

Adam Y. Chan, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Gloria Kwak, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Tander Simberloff, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Austin Witt, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Sarah E. Hawkins, ETSU College of Public Health
Ivy Click, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 138

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Transgender Medicine Integrated Grand Rounds: Are Medical Students Receiving Enough Education to Competently Care for our Patients?

Anahita Rahimi-Saber
Morgan Buda
Abby Schultz
Maureen Shelton
Leigh Johnson, East Tennessee State University
Abbey K. Mann, East Tenessee State University
Ivy Click, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 139

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

IMPROVING CODING BEHAVIORS AMONG PHYSICIANS IN A RURAL FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Delayne Allred, East Tennessee State University
Laura Helmly, East Tennessee State University
Amanda Stoltz, East Tennessee State University

Mt. Mitchell Room 220

Poster Number: 140

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pantoea agglomerans bacteremia: A rare case of spontaneous human infection by a plant pathogen in an immunocompromised host.

Utsab R. Panta, East Tennessee State University
James A. Joslyn, East Tennessee State University
Rupal D. Shah, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 141

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Treatment of CMV Vitritis in a Preterm Newborn

Remil Simon B.S., East Tennessee State University
Darshan Shah M.D., East Tennessee State University
Peter Blosser B.S., East Tennessee State University
Demetrio Macariola M.D., East Tennessee State University
Jeffrey Carlsen M.D., Johnson City Eye Clinic

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 142

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bacteremia in a Late Preterm Infant

Brittany Anibal
Demetrio Macariola M.D., East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 143

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Classic Presentation of Infective Endocarditis

Andrew J. Carey, East Tennessee State University
Devin Johnson, East Tennessee State University
George Obeng, East Tennessee State University
Zia Rahman, East Tennessee State University
Abdul Hannan, East Tennessee State University
Jack Goldstein, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 144

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Rare Case of Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome

Joseph Maguire
Mahmoud El Iskandarani, East Tennessee State University
Sudharsan Aswin Elamparithi, East Tennessee State University
Apurva Bansal, East Tennessee State University
Thad Snyder, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 145

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO END OF LIFE PLANNING FOR RESIDENTS IN PRIMARY CARE

Christopher Bridges MD, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 146

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pancreatic Pseudocyst Complicated by Hemorrhage into the Peritoneal Cavity and Spleen

Ghulam Murtaza, East Tennessee State University
Muhammad Khalid, East Tennessee State University
Majd Kanaa, East Tennessee State University
Jack Stanley Goldstein, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 147

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Therapeutic misadventure with a beta blocker during a thyroid storm in an undiagnosed hyperthyroid Patient.

George Obeng, East Tennessee State University
Diana Trofimovitch MD, East Tennessee State University
Emmanuel Addo-yobo, East Tennessee State University
Karthik Vijayan, East Tennessee State University
Gabriel A. Zaietta, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 148

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Case Report: Tension Pneumothorax Complicated by Massive Subcutaneous Emphysema

Christina Grimsley, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
Stephen B. Blankenship MD, FAAEM, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 149

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sumatriptan Induced Coronary Vasospasm

Mathew Christopher Finniss MD, East Tennessee State University
Nimrat Bains MD, East Tennessee State University
Shelby Shamas DO

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 150

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Complete Pacemaker Lead Fracture after a Theme Park Ride

Muhammad Khalid, East Tennessee State University
Furqan Khattak, East Tennessee State University
Sathvika Gaddam, East Tennessee State University
Vijay Ramu, East Tennessee State University
Vipul Brambhatt, Mountain State Health Alliance

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 151

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ISCHEMIC COLITIS AS A RESULT OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMORRHAPHY

Nandita S. Rao, East Tennessee State University
Heesuk R. Yoon, East Tennessee State University
Sheree A. Bray, East Tennessee State University
Richard C. Allen, Ballad Health

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 152

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Artificial urinary sphincter reservoir related complication masquerading as colonic neoplasm

Sarbjit Masson
Harika Balagoni, East Tennessee State University
James Joslyn, East Tennessee State University
Rupal D. Shah, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 153

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Life threatening GI bleeding from stomal varices managed by TIPS and Amplatzer plug embolization

David Wilhoite, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Tyler Aasen D.O., ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Lawrence Schmidt M.D., ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 154

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lower Extremity Pain and Swelling as an Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Majd Kanaa, East Tennessee State University
Muhammad Khalid, East Tennessee State University
Yazan Alkawaleet, East Tennessee State University
Jennifer Phemister, East Tennessee State University
Chakradhar Reddy, East Tennessee State University
Mark Young, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 155

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GI Bleed in a Hemodialysis Patient with Calciphylaxis and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Should Warfarin therapy be continued?

Alicia Bowles
Diana Trofimovitch MD, East Tennessee State University
Jennifer Treece MD, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 156

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Peeling away the layers to anemia

Alice Luo, East Tennessee State University
Joseph Maguire, East Tennessee State University
Manisha Nukavarapu, East Tennessee State University
Ashokkumar Gaba, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 157

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY ANEMIA-ASSOCIATED MALIGNANCY ACCELERATED BY SUPPLEMENTATION

Venkata Sri Harsha Vedantam, East Tennessee State University
Neethu Nair
CHRISTINE MOORE, East Tennessee State University
Diana Gorman-Nunley, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 158

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A case of Progressive Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Lambda Light Chain Deposition (LCDD)

Kanwardeep Singh, East Tennessee State University
Vindhya Sriramoju, East Tennessee State University
Sakshi Singal, East Tennessee State University
Elnora N. Spradling, East Tennessee State University
Rabia Zafar, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 159

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Systemic Mastocytosis with associated CMML

Fady Tawadros, East Tennessee State University
Kanishka Chakraborty, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 160

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Delta-tocotrienol and simvastatin induces differential cytotoxicity and synergy in BRAF wild-type SK-MEL-2 and mutant BRAF SK-MEL-28 melanoma cancer cells

Nagaishwarya Moka
Kelley cross, East Tennessee State University
Marianne Brannon, East Tennessee State University
Janet Lightner, East Tennessee State University
Megan Dycus, East Tennessee State University
William Stone, East Tennessee State University
Victoria Palau, East Tennessee State University
Koyamangalath Krishnan, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 161

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare disease causing recurrent chylothorax.

Mariam Alawoki
Sarah Arif, East Tennessee State University
Alice Yelan Luo, East Tennessee State University
Emmanuel Addo-yobo, East Tennessee State University
Adel El-Abbassi, East Tennessee State University

Clinch Mtn. Room 215

Poster Number: 162

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM