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2012 Spring Quarter
(04/20/2012) The following four submissions are accepted and presented at the 8th Annual South Carolina Upstate Research Symposium (http://www.uscupstate.edu/symposium/), held on Friday, April 20 at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg.
- Dr. Lafayette Briggs, Comparison of Historical versus Recent Musculoskeletal Improvement Outcomes following Chiropractic Intervention: What the Future Holds?
- Dr. John Hart and Dr. Seunggeun Hyun, Association between Cancer Mortality, Natural Background Radiation, and other Selected Predictors.
- Dr. Lafayette Briggs, Geometry of Coplanar Stereoscopic Radiographic Pairs for Analysis of Lateral Cervical Radiographs: A Study using Mathematical Models
- Dr. Pengju George Luo, Promotion of Cell Growth by Graphene Oxides
2012 Winter Quarter
(03/17/2012) Assistant Director of Research John Hart presented his research “Analysis of the Patient’s Own Date: A Case Report Using Basic Statistics” (poster presentation) on ACC-RAC 2012, at Las Vegas
(03/16/2012) Sherman College faculty Amilliah Kenya presented her education research, entitled “Correlation between Predictors of Entering GPA, Class Scores and Pre-test Scores on NBCE Part I Scores” (Platform) on ACC-RAC 2012, at Las Vegas.
Sherman College conducted quarterly SCHOLAR (Sherman College Helping Others
Learn About Research) on Thursday, March 1. Two studies will be presented:
- Correlation of GPA and NBCE Part 1 performance by Dr. Amilliah Kenya
- Comparison of Chiropractic Outcomes: 1950 versus 2010 by Dr. Lafayette Briggs
2011 Fall Quarter
Lin, S.; Guo, Y.; You, Q.; Yin, Y.; Liu, J.; Luo, P.G. Effects of High-Intensity Pulsed Electric Field on Antioxidant Attributes of Hydrolysates Derived from Egg White Protein. Journal of Food Biochemistry. (Published online Dec 30, 2011).
The International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), 2011 was successfully convened on Sherman College campus, Oct 22-23. For detailed information about IRAPS, please visit http://www.sherman.edu/continuing-education/IRAPS.asp
Sherman College faculty and students gave the following presentations on IRAPS 2011
- Decken B., Santos M., Santos J. The Prevalence of Vertebral Subluxation in Children Ten Years of Age and Younger. IRAPS, Oct 22-23, 2011
- Hart J. A Proposed Modified Test of Heart Rate Variability for Analyzing the Neurological Interference Component of the Vertebral Subluxation. IRAPS, Oct 22-23, 2011
- Hart J. Detecting Outliers in Mastoid Fossa Readings: A Case Report. IRAPS, Oct 22-23, 2011
- Decken B., Risser B., Schroeder G. An Analysis of Chiropractic Philosophy Courses in United States Chiropractic College Curriculums. IRAPS, Oct 22-23, 2011
Hart J. and Neely C. Allowing a Possible Margin of Error When Assessing Student Skills in Spinous Process Location, The Journal of Chiropractic EducationVol. 25, No. 2, 2011 182-185
Dr. Hart published new paper, entitled “Lung cancer in Oregon”. Dose Response 2011; 9(3): 410-415.
Sherman College philosophy department chairman Dr. Bill Decken and coauthors published their article “A Survey of Chiropractors Attitudes and Opinions Regarding Chiropractic College Curricular Content, Length, Relationship to Practice Success and Recommendations for Change” at the Journal of Philosophy, Principles & Practice of Chiropractic, 2011(2), pp10-11. The abstract is available at: http://chiropracticdialogues.health.officelive.com/2011_1169_curriculum.aspx
Associate professor of Basic Sciences Dr. George Luo published
an article with coauthors, entitled “Inhibitory Effects of Muscadine Anthocyanins
on α-Glucosidase and Pancreatic Lipase Activities” J. Agric. Food
Chem., 2011, 59 (17), pp 9506–9511.
The abstract is available at: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf201452v
2011 Summer Quarter
(07/12/2011) Doctors Mitzi Schwartzbauer and John Hart study, "Inter-Examiner Reliability of Leg Length Inequality Assessments" published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, July 11, 2011, Pages 51-56: http://vertebralsubluxationresearch.health.officelive.com/2011_1140_legcheck.aspx
(07/07/2011) Doctors Fehl, Kuhta and Hart study, "Inter-examiner Agreement for C1 and C2 Static Alignment Analysis Using Analog and Digital Radiographic Technologies: A Pilot Study" will be published in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ June 30, 2011 ~ Pages 45-49: http://www.uppercervicalsubluxation.com/
2011 Spring Quarter
(06/18/2011) A research paper of Dr. Luo, in collaboration with Clemson University, has recent been accepted by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Kuan, C.-Y., Walker, T., Luo, P. G., and Chen. C.-F. (2011) Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids promote paclitaxel cytotoxicity via inhibition of the MDR1 gene in the human colon cancer Caco-2 cell line.
(06/10/2011) Dr. Jaime Browning appointed Chair of Institutional Research Board. Dr. Jamie Browning is Sherman College's new Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair. Browning is Director of the Reach Out And Recruit (ROAR) program. She has a keen interest in serving the college in the area of research. "I am happy to serve in the capacity of IRB Chair and look forward to working with my colleagues in the area of research," says Browning.
(04/06/2011) Sherman Faculty Research Published Briggs L., Management of Post Traumatic Fibromyalgia in a Female Undergoing Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care for 15 Years. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ April 6, 2011 ~ Pages 9-14 http://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/
(04/26/2011) Dr. John Hart presented two posters at the10th Annual Dose Response Conference at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, Cancer Mortality for a Single Race in Low versus High Land Elevation in the U.S. Lack of Association between Lung Cancer, Smoking, and Radon in Oregon
2011 Winter Quarter
(03/08/2011) The following four submissions have been accepted at the 7th Annual South Carolina Upstate Research Symposium (http://www.uscupstate.edu/symposium/), to be held on Friday, April 15 at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg.
- Delain R., McMasters K. L., Wang J., York J. and Hart J. Blood Pressure Changes in African American Patients Receiving Chiropractic Care from Chiropractic Interns: A Pilot Study.(platform presentation)
- Hart J. Temperature Readings of the Upper Neck and Health Perception (platform presentation)
- Luo P. G., Sun Y.-P., Luo J., and Liu J.-H. Cytotoxicity Studies of Carbon Nanoparticles (poster presentation)
- Wu G., Fleischier and S. Subcellular Localization of Ryanodine Receptor 3 in the Skeletal Muscle of the Mouse. (platform presentation)
2010 Fall Quarter
- #1 on the Top 10 Most Cited articles,
published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine for the last five
years: Briggs, L., Hart, J., Navis, M., Clayton, S., Boone, R. Surface area
congruence of atlas superior articulating facets and occipital condyles. Journal
of Chiropractic Medicine. Volume 7, Issue 1, 2008, Pp 9-16
To access the top 10 most cited articles in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, please check the following link: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home /709855/description#description - 11/17/2010, Luo, P.G., Cao, L., Sun, Y.-P. and Luo, J., In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles, accepted for poster presentations at the ACC-RAC, 2011.
- 11/17/2010, Drs. Rochelle Delain, Kimberly McMaster, Joe Wang, Jennifer York, and John Hart, “Blood Pressure Changes in African American Patients Receiving Care from Chiropractic Interns: A Pilot Study” accepted for poster presentations at the ACC-RAC, 2011.
- 10/20/2010, Briggs L, Fibromyalgia And Vehicular Trauma: A Case Report. WebmedCentral ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2010;1(10):WMC001001 http://www.webmedcentral.com/wmcpdf/Article_WMC001001.pdf
- 10/21/2010 Hart J, Standard Deviation Analysis of the Mastoid Fossa Temperature Differential Reading: A Potential Model for Objective Chiropractic Assessment, accepted for publication at the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.
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10/21/2010, Briggs, L. Geometry of coplanar stereoscopic radiographic pairs for analysis of the lateral cervical radiograph: A pilot study (accepted for publication at the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.
2010 Summer Quarter
- 9/28/2010. Dr. John Hart’s paper Mastoid Fossa Temperature Differentials and Health Perception” has been accepted by the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research and is available at: https://www.jvsr.com/abstracts/index.asp?id=396
- 9/17/2010. Quarterly SCHOLAR*
(Sherman College Helping Others Learn About Research)
was conducted and the following presentations were given:
1. In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles by Dr. George Luo
2. Mathematical assessment of x-ray analysis by Dr. Lafayette Briggs - 8/31/2010. Dr. Luo’s paper (in collaboration with Clemson University) entitled “Comparison of anthocyanins and phenolics in organically and conventionally grown blueberries in selected cultivars” by Qi You, Baowu Wang, Feng Chen, Zhiliang Huang, Xi Wang, and Pengju G. Luo, is accepted to be published by the journal of Food Chemistry.
- 7/21/2010. Dr. John Hart’s research proposal entitled “Mastoid Fossa Differential, Reaction Time, and Health Perception: A Case Study” has received approval from the research committee.
- 7/12/2010. Drs. Patricia Kuhta, John Hart, Laura Greene-Orndorff, Beth McDowell-Reizer, The Prevalence of Posticus Ponticus Within a Chiropractic Health Center Patient Population, Accepted at the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.
- 6/20/2010. Drs. Greene-Orndorff, L. and Reizer, J. published their book “Chiropractic Mavericks: The Story of Helen and Dr. Gordon Brown” (ISBN 978-0-557-44717-6) May 2010, Lulu Press, Inc.
- 6/10/2010. Dr. Hart’s paper (in collaboration with USC-upstate) entitled “Cancer Mortality, State Mean Elevations, and other Selected Predictors” by John Hart and Seunggeun Hyun is accepted to be published in Dose Response.
- 6/9/2010. Dr. John Hart’s paper entitled “Cancer Mortality for a Single Race in Low versus High Elevation Counties in the U.S.” is accepted for publication in the journal Dose Response
- 6/9/2010. Dr. John Hart’s manuscript entitled “Lung Cancer in Oregon” is accepted for publication in Dose Response
- 5/27/2010. Dr. George Luo presented research poster “Rapid Detection of Mercury in Shrimp by Bacterial Cells and in vitro Luciferase System of Photobacterium leiognathi” by Wang, J-X., Zhu, L., Mei, C., Wang, Y., Luo, P. G., Lin H. at the 110th General Meeting of the ASM, San Diego, CA, May 23-27
- 5/21/2010. Dr. John Hart’s research proposal “Statistical Analysis of Mastoid Fossa Readings: A Case Study” has been approved.
- 5/10/2010. Dr. George Luo co-authored paper is accepted for publication: Cao, L., Deng, Z., Wang, F., Luo, P. G., Zhang, G., Tang, F., and Zou, B. Self-assembled Synthesis and Characterization of Dandelion-like and Flower-like Cupric Oxide Nanostructures. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. Lett. In press
2010 Spring Quarter
- 5/10/10, New student research proposal is approved: Cheneir Neely, Inter-examiner Reliability of Spinous Process Palpation of Selected Vertebral Segments (John Hart as faculty advisor)
- 5/10/10, four new members are appointed to Institutional Review Board (IRB): Tina Casey, P.H.R. (Human Resources), Crissy Lewis, M.L.I.S. (Learning Resources), Anthony Duke, Ph.D. (Basic Sciences) Pam Hart, R.N. (Non-Affiliated)
- 5/07/10, Parker College of Chiropractic announces grant opportunities for Chiropractic researchers. Multiple grants are available and each will provide up to $5,000 of financial aid in clinical research projects. Letter of interest is due by July 1, 2010.
- 5/06/10, Dr. Lafayette Briggs promoted to new position as Research Assistant Professor.
- 5/06/10, Dr. Hart’s research proposal is approved: Reliability of the Thermofocus Thermometer for Mastoid Fossa Readings
- 4/23/10, Dr. Laura G. Orndorff (Professor of Clinical Science, Chair of Radiology Department) published her article “Your Secret Patient Protection Agency” in Chiropractic Economics, Volume 56 Number 6 Page 37-38
- 4/9/2010 Dr. Hart's manuscript entitled "Cancer Mortality in Six Lowest versus Six Highest Elevation Jurisdictions in the U.S." is accepted for publication in the Dose Response, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
- 4/9/2010 Dr. Mitzi Schwartzbauer has been appointed as new IRB Chairperson.
- 4/9/2010 Dr. Hart's manuscript entitled "Cancer Mortality in Six Lowest versus Six Highest Elevation Jurisdictions in the U.S." is accepted for publication in the Dose Response, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
2010 Winter Quarter
- 3/26/2010 Dr. Hart presented his research work, entitled “Cancer Mortality Rates and Land Elevations in the Carolinas” at the 6th annual SC Upstate Research Symposium
- 3/19/2010 Two research posters were presented at ACC/RAC by Sherman faculty and graduates. Faculty members Cindy Gibbon, D.C., John Hart, D.C., and Claudia Seay, D.C., presented a poster on “Intra- and Inter-examiner Reliability of Mastoid Fossa Thermal Readings Using Chiropractic Instrumentation.” John Hart, D.C., Matthew Christopher, D.C., and Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C., presented “Asymmetry in Atlas Bone Specimens: A Pilot Study.”
- 3/5/2010, Research abstract “Application of Luminescent Bacteria and Bacterial Luciferase in Food Safety” by Wang, J-X., Lin, H., Zhu, L., Mei, C., Luo, P. G., Wang, J., and Wang, Y is accepted for poster presentation at the 110th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Dr. George Luo will present this research in San Diego, CA, May 23-27, 2010
- 2/19/2010 Research article by John Hart, entitled "Mean Cancer Mortality Rates in Low versus High Elevation Counties in Texas" is accepted for publication in the Dose Response
- 2/5/2010. Original research: "The Reliability of Visual X-ray Analysis of the Cervical Spine and Pelvis: A Preliminary Study" by Rodney Slusher, Brad Shook, Jeremy Hozjan, Mark McCauley, and John Hart is accepted for publication at Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR)
- 1/20/2010 Dr. Bill Fehl's Research Proposal "Agreement between Conventional and Digital Radiographic Analyses" is approved by the research committee and the IRB.
- 1/8/2010 Luo, J. and Luo, P.G., A new method for multi-group cancer outlier differential gene detection, InterStat, January, 2010. (Available from http://interstat.statjournals.net/YEAR/2010/abstracts/1001001.php).
- 1/5/2010 Hart J. Literature support for subluxation theory. Chiropractic and Osteopathy 2010. (Available from http://www.chiroandosteo.com/content/17/1/13/comments)
