Introduction: Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) is defined as a consistent preoccupation over one’s own muscularity and body weight. MD is a subtype of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and is associated with a myriad of acute and long-term health outcomes, including suicidal behavior. Research examining the mechanisms through which suicidal behavior is related to MD is limited, […]
C25-P: A Study on the Influence of Nitrogen on the Folding Tendency of Ortho-Phenylenes
Within the field of organic chemistry, the stability of proteins and other organic molecules has always been factored into consideration for most reactions. Focusing on ortho-phenylenes, in this case ortho-sexiphenyl, we wanted to determine the effect of nitrogen substitution on its folding tendency. Polyphenylenes are well-known materials in chemistry due to their chemical stability, inherent conjugation, […]
A26-P: Community Health Needs Gap Analysis: Patient Survey Study
The purpose of this study was to gather information about the needs of the underserved patients of the Oxford community. This study aimed to learn about the health needs of the permanent residents of Oxford, and the extent to which the Oxford Free Clinic and other healthcare providers currently meet those needs. The findings will […]
B38-P: Engaging Students in Undergraduate Research During the Pandemic
This qualitative study examines how the COVID 19 pandemic impacted undergraduate research at Miami University. For our study, groups of student researchers in a First Year Research Experience [FYRE] class interviewed students at Miami University who participated in undergraduate research during the pandemic. We asked them to discuss their recent research experiences, the methods that […]
A15-P: Impact of Glucocorticoid Synthesis Inhibition During Early Life Stress on Stress-Enhanced Fear Learning
Early life stress alters future stress responses by leading to neuropsychiatric disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders. Following exposure to a stressor, animals release hormones that aim to reinstate homeostasis. Corticosterone (CORT), a stress hormone, is associated with the consolidation of fear memories where CORT can enhance new emotionally arousing memories. When […]
A14-P: Race/Ethnicity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United States: Analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2017-2018)
The development of diabetes mellitus during pregnancy, referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a growing concern among public health practitioners and health care providers regarding maternal care. One disconcerting area of interest in particular regarding gestational diabetes is the heightened levels of morbidity of gestational diabetes among minority populations. With this issue in […]
A13-P: Association Between Household Income and Prevalence of Multiple Morbidities
Chronic diseases are the number one killer in the United States and account for approximately 90% of the $3.8 billion annual healthcare costs. One of the contributing factors to chronic diseases are high risk habits that could be attributed to stress. Socioeconomic status is highly correlated with stress. This study aims to look at the […]
B51-P: Impact of COVID-19 Anxiety on Drinking Behaviors in College Students
As of October 29, 2020, the United States has had 8,834,393 positive COVID-19 cases and 227,045 COVID-19 deaths (CDC, 2020). Although this disease is a recent development, some studies have already been conducted on COVID-19 anxiety. 20.9% of adults in Australia reported drinking more during the pandemic than before (Tran et al., 2020). 24.9% of […]
B54-P: Perstraction: A Novel Membrane-Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Perflouryl Compounds (PFAs) From Water
Perfluorooctanic acid or PFOA is a man-made chemical byproduct of the production of Teflon, and does not break down in the environment, leaving water sources contaminated. The health effects this has on humans is largely unknown, but it has been found to be present in low levels in the bloodstream of most people and can […]
C33-P: Practices and Perceptions of Coteaching in the Secondary Math Classroom
This study of a mixed methods approach of quantitative and qualitative features seeks to understand and analyze the opinions and beliefs of special education and general education students in the inclusive secondary education mathematics classroom with co-teachers Furthermore the study will examine the extent to which the co teachers implement high-leverage teaching practices.While the majority […]