Abstract
Marshall University
2026 College of Health Professions Student Research Day
April 16, 2026
Student Oral Presentations
1. Validity of Using Smartphone Cameras and Pose Estimation Algorithms for Quantitative Analysis of Human Dynamic Movements
Flanders B, Wolfe T, Saines J, Liang H: School of Physical Therapy
2. Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Capacity and Body Composition in Novice Rock Climbers
George LG, Jones BJ: School of Health and Movement Sciences
3. Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Injuries and Mental Health
Rice C, Konz S: School of Health and Movement Sciences
Student Poster Presentations
4. Effects of Bright Light Therapy on Depression
Adams, H. N., Gallo, A. A., Harry, C. G., Carroll, S. K.: School of Nursing
5. Developing Structured Nursing Response Protocols to Immigration Enforcement Presence
Addie KM, Hanna MF, Rittenhouse HB: School of Nursing
6. The Relationship Between the Magnitude of Applied Valgus Force During the Knee Valgus Stress Test and the Change in the Medial Joint Gap.
Andrick E, Timmons MK; School of Health and Movement Sciences
7. Effects of Infant Massage on Growth and Weight Gain in Preterm Infants
Arbaugh, A, Drennen, A., Payne, H: School of Nursing
8. Reducing ICU Length of Stay with Early Mobilization
Bailey MB, Bell GB, Ferguson CF, Taylor ET: School of Nursing
9. From Screening to Safety: Implementing STEADI for Older Community-Dwelling Adults
Banks A, Sodhi, J: School of Physical Therapy
10. Rhomboid Major Length Effects on Scapular Motion
Bennett, Beau; Fuller, Abigail; Slack, Ellie; Timmons, MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
11. Awake Prone Positioning and Oxygenation
Blackburn KB*, Miller BM, Spradlin ES, Harman LH: School of Nursing
12. Barriers that Families Face in Accessing Multidisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate Care in the United States
Bowling, K: Communication Disorders
13. Relationship Between Gastrocnemius-Soleus Complex and Achilles Tendon Architecture
Brim DP, Duncan MD, Lovejoy AD, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
14. Reading Between the Lines: Discourse Processing Following Right Hemisphere Damage
Buly H: Communication Disorders
15. Effects of Acute Bouts of Stretching on Pectoralis Minor Length and Scapular Kinematics
Camarillo, T J, Fanning, P T, Sullivan, I A, Timmons, M: School of Health and Movement Science
16. The Effect of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients on Anxiety
Carr A, McQueen M, Thompson K: School of Nursing
17. Effect of Squatting Position on Second-Stage Labor Duration Compared to Lithotomy: A Mixed-Methods Review
Comer A, Hill A, Price M: School of Nursing
18. Effects of Latissimus Dorsi Fatigue on Scapular Kinematics
Crihfield M G, Timmons M: School of Health and Movement Science
19. Communication Partner Involvement in Aphasia Therapy: Effects on Communication Confidence and Relationship Satisfaction
Dickerson G: Communication Disorders
20. The Effect of Repetitive Step-up Exercise on Achilles Tendon Stiffness
Duncan M D, Brim D P, Lovejoy A D, Timmons M: School of Health and Movement Science
21. Creatine Supplementations Effect on Maximal Grip Performance in Novice Rock Climbers
Dyer, KN, Jones, BC: School of Health and Movement Science
22. The Effects of Walking on Medial Collateral Ligament Stiffness
Elk W, Andrick E, Timmons MK; School of Health and Movement Sciences
23. The Effects of Pectorals Minor Stretching on Shoulder Posture
Fannin PT, Sullivan IA, Camarillo TJ, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
24. The Effects of Repeated Arm Elevations on Bicipital Tendon Stiffness
Fitzpatrick K, Hooper B, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
25. Reducing Frailty in Appalachia: A Home-Based Strength and Walking Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Goodman A, Picklesimer I, Weaver B, Sodhi J: School of Physical Therapy
26. Aromatherapy for Reducing Perioperative Anxiety in Adult Patients: A Systematic Evidence Review
Carpenter S, Harrison S, Jolly M, Wolfingbarger J: School of Nursing
27. Observational Analysis in Provider-led vs. Patient-led Interactions in a Rural Family Medicine Setting
Hogsten K, Pacioles E: Department of Health Sciences
28. The Effects of Repeated Arm Elevations on Supraspinatus Tendon Stiffness
Hooper B, Fitzpatrick K, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
29. Comparison of the Ability of a Physical Therapy Student to Identify the Popliteal Artery using Surface Palpation versus Ultrasound Imaging.
Jarrell W, Davis T, Fregia J: School of Physical Therapy
30. Effect of a Bout of Stretching on Achilles Tendon Stiffness
Lovejoy AD, Brim DB, Duncan MD, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
31. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols Effect on Postoperative Length of Stay
Luikart EL, Tennant AT, McIlwain MM, King AK: School of Nursing
32. Cold Application During Chest Tube Removal
Miller MM, Smith AS, Pierson IP, Fisher BF: School of Nursing
33. Collegiate Soccer Athlete Plays on Grade 2 PCL Sprain That Leads to Complex Meniscal Tear: Case Study
Reed IV, Duncan MD, Garrett WZ: School of Health and Movement Sciences
34. A Grade 2 Syndesmosis Sprain in a High School Cheerleader: Case Study
Riddle SJ, Lyvers RC: School of Health and Movement Sciences
35. Effect of Preoperative Incentive Spirometry on Postoperative Oxygen Saturation in Cardiac Surgery Patients: An Evidence-Based Practice Synthesis
Parsons B, Schoedel E, Young A: School of Nursing
36. Interventions Targeting Semantic Development and Vocabulary Learning for Preschool-Age Children with Hearing Loss Who Use Hearing Technology
Parsons OM: Communication Disorders
37. Trauma-Informed Care in Speech-Language Pathology: What Literature Reveals about Communication, Intervention, and Clinical Preparedness
Pearson, Sydney: Communication Disorders
38. Impact of Structured Nurse-Led Education Compared to Standard Care on Gastrointestinal Side Effects During Early GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy
Pilkington R, Petry M, Hicks A, Quesenberry A: School of Nursing
39. Reducing Asthma Disparities in Urban African American Children Through a Culturally Tailored School-Based Intervention
Toee S, Sodhi J, Department of Public Health
40. Microplastic Exposure on Human Health
Shy, PE, Cyrus, LN, Ford TA: School of Nursing
41. School-Based Educational Interventions for Preventing and Reducing Vaping Among Adolescents: An Evidence-Based Practice Approach
Barker ME*, Johnson SP, Sisler WB: School of Nursing
42. Rhomboid Major Stiffness
Slack EJ, Bennett B, Fuller A, Timmons MK: Health and Movement Sciences
43. A Literature Review of the Beneficence of Vocal Health Knowledge for Voice Users
Snyder, RE: Communication Disorders
44. Does Stiffness in the Pectoralis Minor Correlate to Limited Glenohumeral External Rotation of the Shoulder?
Sullivan IA, Camarillo TJ, Fanning P, Timmons MK: School of Health and Movement Sciences
45. Effects of Continuous vs Intermittent Enteral Feeding on Gastrointestinal Motility
Thomas K, Given K, Smith K: Marshall University School of Nursing
46. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Walker J, Chandler A, Fraley C, Werner S: School of Nursing
47. Effectiveness of Fish Skin Grafts in Chronic Wound Management: Experimental Evidence from Human Studies
Walls S, Hill M, Curtis E, Bauer N: School of Nursing
48. Exploring the Quality-of-Life Impact of Driving for People with Aphasia
Welch, K: Communication Disorders
49. Creatine Supplementation Effect on Anaerobic and Aerobic Grip Performance
Wyatt T, Brandon Jones B: School of Health and Movement Sciences
50. How Weight Distribution Differs Between High- and Low-Handicaps Across a Range of Clubs
Tyler Young T, Konz S: School of Health and Movement Sciences
Recommended Citation
Research Committee, C. (2026). Marshall University 2026 College of Health Professions Student Research Day. Appalachian Student Healthcare Research Review, 1(1). Retrieved from https://mds.marshall.edu/ashrr/vol1/iss1/5