UD MSPAS Capstone
The University of Dubuque Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program is preparing clinicians who are educated in all aspects of health care with special emphasis placed on primary care in rural and under-served areas. PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient's principal healthcare provider. PAs play a vital role in increasing patient access to high-quality care and are able to do this because of their general medical training based on the medical model.
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- Neoadjuvant Treatment Versus Upfront Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Efficacy for Increased Rate of Survival
- Forrey, Noah J., Addy First, William Karkow, Rachel Rokser, Ashley Cleary, and Tamara Holzer. "Neoadjuvant Treatment Versus Upfront Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Efficacy for Increased Rate of Survival." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- Oral Retinoids: Assessing the Risk of Suicide and Depression in Patients taking Isotretinoin for Acne Vulgaris
- Lorsung, Jacob A., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Oral Retinoids: Assessing the Risk of Suicide and Depression in Patients taking Isotretinoin for Acne Vulgaris." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2019.
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- Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis in Adult Patients: A Comparison of the Efficacy of Pimavanserin vs Clozapine
- Haugen, Rachael E., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Parkinson's Disease Psychosis in Adult Patients: A Comparison of the Efficacy of Pimavanserin vs Clozapine." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- Post-Operative Hemocompatibility Adverse Event Profiles Between Axial Flow and Centrifugal Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices
- Macenas, Stephen B., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Post-Operative Hemocompatibility Adverse Event Profiles Between Axial Flow and Centrifugal Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2019.
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- Prevention of Stroke in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Warfarin Therapy vs The Watchman Procedure
- Herboth, Sharlina D., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Prevention of Stroke in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Warfarin Therapy vs The Watchman Procedure." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- Probiotic Efficacy in Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence
- Przybylski, John T. Last, Addy First, Emily Appleton, Laura Neal, and Rachel Rokser. "Probiotic Efficacy in Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy in Adult Patients with Respiratory Tract Infections
- Wieseler, Braedon F., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy in Adult Patients with Respiratory Tract Infections." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2019.
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- Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection: Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Urbach, Jessica R., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection: Fecal Microbiota Transplant." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- Reduction of Recurrent Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Antibiotic Therapy versus Appendectomy
- Holtz, Lauren A., Addy First, Natalie Weber, Dr. Hesham Hassaballa, and Rachel Rokser. "Reduction of Recurrent Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults: Antibiotic Therapy versus Appendectomy." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- Reduction of Statin Myopathy: Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation
- Dawson, Taylor M., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Reduction of Statin Myopathy: Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Women
- Walker, Amanda A., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Women." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2019.
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- Sialendoscopy and Its Efficacy in Treating Chronic Sialadenitis
- Clark, Kyle R., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Sialendoscopy and Its Efficacy in Treating Chronic Sialadenitis." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2019.
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- Sodium Glucose-like Cotransporter Inhibitors Reduce Heart Failure Associated Hospitalizations in Adults with Heart Failure...
- Jacobs, Katie J., Cortney M. Kueter, Addy C. First, and Rachel Rokser. "Sodium Glucose-like Cotransporter Inhibitors Reduce Heart Failure Associated Hospitalizations in Adults with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- Step-up Therapy with Long-acting Beta Agonists Versus Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations
- Jessel, Alex B., Addy First, Regina Butteris, Virgilio Corpuz, and Rachel Rokser. "Step-up Therapy with Long-acting Beta Agonists Versus Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- Surgical Intervention in Osteochondritis Dissecans: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Compared to Microfracture
- Lee, Daniel S., Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "Surgical Intervention in Osteochondritis Dissecans: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Compared to Microfracture." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- The Effect on Ovulation Rate of Metformin Combined With Clomiphene Citrate in Patients With PCOS
- Pitzen, Randi M., Addy C. First, Laura Neal, and Rachel Rokser. "The Effect on Ovulation Rate of Metformin Combined With Clomiphene Citrate in Patients With PCOS." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- The Effects of Furosemide Versus Torsemide on New York Heart Association Class in Adult and Elderly Heart Failure Patients
- Anderson, Isabelle R., Addy First, Emily Vyverberg, Benjamin Kolner, and Rachel Rokser. "The Effects of Furosemide Versus Torsemide on New York Heart Association Class in Adult and Elderly Heart Failure Patients." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- The Effects of Z-drugs on Hip Fracture Risk in the Elderly Population
- Tracy, Jamie L., Addy C. First, Beth Honeyman, and Rachel Rokser. "The Effects of Z-drugs on Hip Fracture Risk in the Elderly Population." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.
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- The Impact of Alternative and Augmentative Communication on Quality of Life for Persons with Locked-in Syndrome
- Dixon, M. Josh, Cheryl L. Straub-Morarend, and Addy C. First. "The Impact of Alternative and Augmentative Communication on Quality of Life for Persons with Locked-in Syndrome." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2018.
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- Topiramate Versus Naltrexone for the Management of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Adult Population
- Karkow, Katherine L., Addy C. First, Alan C. Whitters, and Rachel Rokser. "Topiramate Versus Naltrexone for the Management of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Adult Population." Practicum, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Dubuque, 2021.