WVSOM Research: Recent Publications Listing

FACULTY AND STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
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BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS
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ABSTRACTS/PRESENTATIONS 
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Faculty and Student Publications (2004-2008)

(Does not include past publications for new faculty hires)
*WVSOM students identified with an asterisk

2008

  • Bridges, EG, Selden, JR and Luo, S. Nonclinical safety Profile of Telbivudine, a Novel Potent Antiviral Agent for the Treatment of Hepatitis B. Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy. In Press, 2008.
  • Clements-Jewery, H, Overexpression Reinforce the HDAC5 Redistribution in Heart Failure, In press, Circulation Research, 2008.
  • Comeaux, Z. “Even though you’re choking on it, it’s all in your mind” - an osteopathic perspective on Globus Hystericus, AAOJ, 18:1 March 2008, p. 6
  • Essig-Beatty DR. Book review of Fire on the Prairie: The Life and Times of Andrew Taylor Still, Founder of Osteopathic Medicine. The AAO Journal 18(1): 32. March 2008.
  • Hanna, JB, Schmitt, D, Griffin, TM. The Energetic Cost of Climbing in Primates.  Science. In Press, 2008.
  • Knepp, GL. A Primer on CMS Requirements for Payment of Clinical Faculty Physicians. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians News, 8(1):12-16, 2008.
  • Ward, PJ and Walker, JJ. The influence of study methods and knowledge processing on academic success and long-term recall of anatomy learning by first-year veterinary students. Anatomical Sciences Education 1(2): 68-74. 2008

2007

  • Booker, T.K., Butt, CM, Wehner, J.M., Heinemann, S.F., Collins, A.C. (2007) Decreased anxiety-like behavior in beta3 nicotinic receptor subunit knockout mice. Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav. 87(1):146-157.
  • Cope MK, Baker HH, Foster RW, Boisvert CS.  Relationships Between Clinical Rotation Subscores, COMLEX-USA Examination Results, and School-Based Performance Measures.   J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007;107 502-510.
  • Komar, CM. Zacharachis-Jutz F, Cretekos CJ, Behringer RR, Rasweiler JJ. (2007) Polarized Ovaries of the Bat - Glossophaga soricina: A Novel Model for Studying   Ovarian Development, Folliculogenesis and Ovulation.  The Anatomical Record.  290 (11):1439-1448.
  • Komar, CM.  (2007) The Importance of Comparative Physiology: A focus on ovarian biology and    the role of animal models.  Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary       Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources.  2 (25): 12.
  • Tinfo, N and Komar, CM.  (2007) A role for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ in cell survival, not steroid production, in luteal tissue from the rat.  Reproduction.  133(1): 187-   196.
  • Lemley W, Steele KM, Shires W, McMahan R. Evolution of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education: Integration of Osteopathic Principles and Practice in Postdoctoral Training  J Am Osteopath Assoc 2007;107 495-501
  • Zang M, Ling Y, Yang CY, Liu H, Wang R, Wu X, Ding K, Zhu F, Griffith BN, Mohammad RM, Wang S, Yang D. A Novel Bcl-small molecule inhibitor 4-(3-methoxy-phenylsulfannyl)-7-nitro benzofurazan-3-oxide (MNB)-induced apoptosis in leukemia cells. Ann Hematol.  March 30, 2007
  • Zang  M, Liu H, Tian Z, Griffith BN, Ji M, Li QQ. Gossypol induces apoptosis in humans PC-3 prostate cancer cells by modulating caspase-dependent and caspace-independent cell death pathways.  Life Science  80(8): 767 - 774, Jan 30, 2007
  • Zang M, Fang X, Liu H, Guo R, Wu X, Li B, Zhu F, Ling Y, Griffith BN, Wang S, Yang D. Bioinformatics-based discovery and characterization of an AKT-selective inhibitor 9-chloro-2-methyellipticinium acetate (CMEP) in breast cancer cells. Cancer Lett   Feb 9, 2007

 2006

  • Baker HH, Cope MK, Adelman, MD, Schuler S, Foster, RW., Gimpel, JR.  Relationships of Scores on the 2005 COMLEX-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation With Selected School-Based Performance Measures, Including a School-Created Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE).  J Am Osteopath Assoc, May 2006, 106, pgs. 290-295.
  • Comeaux Z,  Osteopathie und Zen, Zen bemussen bei der Lehre der Palpation, Osteopathische Medizin, 7 Jahrg., Heft 3,/2006.
  • Griffith BN, Walsh CM., Szeszel-Fedorowicz W, Timperman, AT. Identification of hnRNPs K, L and A2/B1 as candidate proteins involved in the nutritional regulation of mRNA splicing. Biochim Biophys Acta 1759 (11 - 12):552 - 561, Nov-Dec, 2006
  •  Hamra M, Ross, MW, Ross, MW, Orrs M, D’Agostino, A.  Relationship between expressed HIV/AIDS-related stigma and HIV-beliefs/knowledge and behavior in families of HIV infected children in Kenya.  Tropical Medicine and International Health, 11(4): 1-15, 2006
  • Jackson KM, Nazar A. Breastfeeding, the immune response, and long-term health. J. Am Osteopath Assoc 2006; 106(4): 203-207.
  • Martirosyan A, Leonard S, Shi X, Griffith B, Gannett P, Strobl, J. Actions of a histone deacetylase inhibitor NSC3852 (5-nitroso-8-quinolinol) link reactive oxygen species to cell differentiation and apoptosis in MCF-7 human mammary tumor cells. J Pharmacol Exp Ther  317(2):546 - 552, May 2006
  • Steele KM. One Heritage, Two Traditions; A look at the Future. AAO Journal.  September 2006:7-9. Reprinted ApoStill(Canada):Fall 2007.
  • Szeszel-Fedorowicz W, Talukdar I, Griffith BN, Walsh CM, Salati LM. An exonic splicing silencer is involved in the regulated splicing of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase mRNA. J Biol Chm 281(45):34146 - 34158  Nov 2006
  • Thatcher JD. Computer animation and improved student comprehension of basic science concepts. JAm Osteopath Assoc 2006 Jan; 106(1):9-14
  • Yan X, Zhao B, Butt CM, Debski EA. Nicotine exposure refines visual map topography through a NMDA receptor-mediated pathway. Eur J Neurosci  24(11): 3026 - 3042, 2006 

2005

  • Butt CM, King NM, Hutton SR, Collins AC, Stitzel JA. Modulation of nicotine but not ethanol preference by the mouse Chrna4 A529T polymorphism. Behavioral Neuroscience 2005 Feb; 119(1):26-37
  • Comeaux Z. Clinical approaches: Facilitated Oscillation: Facilitated oscillatory release—a dynamic method of neuromuscular and ligamentous/articular assessment and treatment. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2005 Apr; 9(2): 88-98
  • Comeaux Z. Clinical approaches: Facilitated Oscillation: Facilitated oscillatory release—a dynamic method of neuromuscular and ligamentous/articular assessment and treatment. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2005 Apr; 9(2): 88-98
  • Hamra M, Ross MW, Karuri, K, Orrs M, D’Agostino A: Relationship between expressed HIV/AIDS-related stigma and beliefs and knowledge about care and support of people living with AIDS in families caring for HIV infected children in Kenya. AIDS Care, 17(7): 911-922, 2005
  •  Shannon CK, Baker H, Jackson J, Roy A, Heady H, Gunel E. Evaluation of a required statewide interdisciplinary rural health education program: Student attitudes, career intents and perceived quality. Education Health (Abingdon) 2005 Nov; 18(3):395-404
  • Steele KM, Baker HH, Boxwell G, Steele SJ. Community-based osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) student clinic: Changes in Curriculum and student confidence levels.  JAm Osteopath Assoc 2005 Nov; 105(11):503-513
  • Steele, KM. 2005 Scott Memorial Lecture: Osteopathic care of children. AAO Journal 2005 Dec; 15(4):13-16
      

2004

  • Butt CM, King NM, Stitzel JA, Collins AC. (2004) Interaction of the nicotinic cholinergic system with ethanol withdrawal. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 308(2): 591-599.
  • Chaitow L, Comeaux Z, Dommerholt J, Ernst E, et al. Efficacy of manipulation in low back pain treatment: The validity of meta-analysis conclusions. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2004 Jan; 8(1):25-31
  • Comeaux Z. Relachement oscillatoire facilite une methode d’evaluation et de traitement dynamique de la dysfunction somatique. L’Osteopathie Precisement 2004 Summer; 14:20-26
  • Comeaux Z. Comment palper le champ etherique? Qu’est-ce que l’on resent. L’Osteopathie Precisement 2004 Spring; 13:37-38
  • Comeaux Z. Book review and reprint of home exercises. Ostium-News magazine of Australian Osteopathic Association 2004 Autumn: 26-28
  • Comeaux Z. Tagliche eigenubungen. Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Osteopathie 2004 Jan: 40
  • Mann, JN; Steele, KM. The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on gait disturbance and multiple sclerosis patients. AAO Journal 2004 14(3):27-31
  • Waggoner JR, Huffman J, Griffith BN, Jones LR, Mahaney JE. Improved expression and characterization of Ca2+-ATPase and phospholamban in High-Five cells. Protein Expr Purif  34(1):56 - 67  Mar 2004
  • Schriefer JA. Thyroid stimulating hormone, xPharm (2004); Executive editors: S.J. Enna and David B. Bylund; Publisher, Elsevier, Inc., New York.
  • Schriefer JA. Follicle stimulating hormone, xPharm (2004); Executive Editors: S.J. Enna and David B. Bylund; Publisher, Elsevier, Inc., New York.
  • Schriefer JA. Luteinizing hormone, xPharm (2004); Executive Editors: S.J. Enna and David B. Bylund; Publisher, Elsevier, Inc., New York.

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BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS

2008

  • Comeaux, Z. Harmonic healing: A Guide to Facilitated Oscillatory Release and Other Rhythmic Myofascial Techniques, Berkeley, North Atlantic Books, April 2008
  • Essig-Beatty DR. Book review of Fire on the Prairie: The Life and Times of Andrew Taylor Still, Founder of Osteopathic Medicine. The AAO Journal 18(1): 32. March 2008.

2007

  • Comeaux Z. Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine. Chapter titled 'The Patient with a lower respiratory tract infection'. Kenneth Nelson and Thomas Glonek eds. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. 2007
  • Comeaux, Z. Fire on the Prairie; the life and times of Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteoapthic Medicine, Booklocker.com, 2007

2006

  • Steele KM, Essig-Beatty DR, Lemley W, Comeaux Z.  A Pocket Manual of OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Physicians. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. 2006 ISBN 1405104805 with 2nd printing in English in 2007; translated into Italian 2007.

2005

  • Comeaux Z. Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice: Chapter 3 Integration with medicine-the scope of cranial work. 2005 2nd edition Elsevier ISBN 0443074496
  • Sanford B. Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry (Agronin, ME; Maletta, GJ) Appendix: Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2005 ISBN 0781748100

2004

  • Essig-Beatty DR, Steele KM, Lemley W, Comeaux Z. Pocket Manual of OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Physicians. WVSOM, Lewisburg, 2004

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ABSTRACTS/PRESENTATIONS
Invited or peer-reviewed presentations

2008

  • Fisk, RF, Hanna, JB, Foster, R, Nazar, A, and Leech, D.  Gross Anatomy as the Core for Early Clinical Education.  American Association of Anatomists, Presented in San Diego, CA April 6th-8th, 2008.
  • Knepp, GL. Invited Panel Moderator for WV Southeastern Area Health Education Center Geriatric Seminar: Team Approach to Comfortable Aging, Lewisburg, WV, March 19, 2008.
  • Knepp, GL.  Dementia, Invited Faculty Presentation at the Advanced Geriatric Educator Skills Certification Program, Sponsored by the Geriatric Educators of the Medical Schools of West Virginia, West Virginia University, Martinsburg, WV, April 4, 2008.
  • Pratt RL. Are we throwing histology out with the microscope? A look at histology pedagogy from the physician’s perspective. Poster presented at the 2008 meeting of the American Association of Anatomists in San Diego, CA.
  • Swarm, G. Osteopathic Student’s Perception of Bias or Prejudice During GME Interviews.  Joint Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators, April 8-12, 2008. St. Louis, MO
  • Thatcher JD. Animations as Supplemental Resources for Biology Courses.  Faculty Academy on Instructional Technologies, Beckley WV, 2008.
  • Thatcher JD. Using Flash To Produce Dynamic Animations of Cellular and Molecular Processes.  Faculty Academy on Instructional Technologies, Beckley WV, 2008.

2007

  • Baker H, Cope MK, Boisvert CS, Nemitz JW, Foster R. Holding our own? Longitudinal Study of Student Activities From Orientation to Graduation. Presentation at the National Rural Health Association's 30th Annual Conference. Anchorage, Alaska May 16 - 18, 2007
  • Baker, Helen H.;  Griffith, Brian;  Soper, Elaine.  WVSOM’s use of course management software for faculty development.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 27-30, 2007.
  • Baker, Helen H., Modrzakowski, Malcolm, and Swarm, Gail.  PBL students:  Entry characteristics at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.  Poster presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 27-30, 2007.
  • Boxwell, GF. The Chronic Care Model. Presentation at the Asthma Summit, August 23, 2007
  • Bridges, EG. Invited Speaker presentation entitled Introduction to Research at the WVSOM & MSOPTI DME  & Teaching Physicians Seminar, Nov 8, 2007
  • Brown, DE.  Abdominal Fat Cells – The New Endocrine Organ, Invited Speaker at the WV Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc 105ath Annual spring convention, Morgantown, WV May 5, 2007.
  • Comeaux Z, OMT for upper back and visceral problems, WVSOM CME, Feb. 4, 2007, Lewisburg, WV.
  • Comeaux Z, Energetically Integrated Osteopathic Medicine, CME, Pikeville COM, March 4-6, 2007.
  • Essig-Beatty D. New OMT Approaches to Back Pain, Headache, Otitis Media, and Pneumonia. Invited speaker presentation, Chesapeake Regional Osteopathic Scientific Conference, Ocean City, MD, June 23, 2007.
  • Foster, Robert; Baker, Helen; and Lemley, William.  Integrating osteopathic principles and practices into clinical rotations.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 27-30, 2007.
  • Hanna, J.,  Energetics of climbing in prosimian primates.  Invited talk at OUCOM, EcoLunch seminar series. February 7th, 2007.
  • Hanna, J., Energetics of climbing in mammals: Where do primates fit in?,  Invited speaker at the Primate Locomotion Symposium, American Association of Physical Anthropologists Annual meeting, April 2007, Philadelphia, PA, April 30th, 2007.
  • Hanna, J, Sanford, B, Fisk, D, Hermey, D, Ward, P, Pratt, R.,  Cadaver-As-Patient Project: teaching first-year medical students to write scientifically/medically accurate case studies based upon pathologic findings encountered during dissection of their gross anatomy cadavers  Poster presented at the 2007 International Association of Medical Educators Conference, June, 2007.
  • Knepp, GL. Computers 101 – What You Need to Know. Invited Panel Presentor, 2007 AOAMI  CME Program at 112th AOA Convention, San Diego, CA.
  • Knepp, GL.  The Face of Dementia, Invited speaker presentation, IL Osteopathic Medical Society 2007 Winter Scientific Seminar, Oak Brook, IL, December 1, 2007.
  • *Nash, J.E., *Sharma, M., McClure-Begley, T.D., *Williams, J.A., Moon, K.C., Collins, A.C. and Butt, C.M. (2007) A nicotinic polymorphism potentially modulates the effects of chronic drug exposure on [3H]GABA release and ethanol/nicotine consumption. Abstract # 003. Alcohol Clin. Exp.Res. 31(6): 9A.  Presented and nominated for the Enoch Gordis Student Research Award at the meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism (Chicago, IL, July, 2007).
  • *Nash, J.E., Salminen, O., Grady, S.R., *Sharma, M., Moon, K.C., Booker, T.K., and Butt, C.M. (2007) Mice lacking the beta3 nicotinic subunit exhibit differences in nicotine-stimulated [3H]dopamine release and nicotine consumption that depend on genetic interactions.  Program No. 781.17. 2007 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC:  Society for Neuroscience. Presented at the meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (San Diego, CA, November, 2007).
  • Nemitz, J.W., Bodemuller, M.F., and Adelman, M.D.:  Wireless Student Printing Solution:  The Need for Paper in a Digital World.  American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Annual Meeting Abstract, 2007.
  • Pence, L., Use of Resident-Led Community Based Interdisciplinary Teams in Teaching Core Competencies, Poster presented at the 2007 Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education Conference.
  • Steele KM, Hospital Pediatrics for the OMM Consultant. CME to WVSOM OMM specialists providing specialty consultation at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Lewisburg, West Virginia, February 5, 2007.
  • Steele KM, OMM Clinical Trials in Children. CME Lecture and Workshop given at the 7th annual Osteopathic Collaborative Clinical Trials Initiative Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 20, 2007.
  • Steele KM, OMT for Lumbar Spine & Sacrum. Lecture and Workshop CME given at the annual West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc, Family Practice Update, Morgantown, West Virginia, May 6, 2007.
  • Steele KM, A Functional Approach to Benign Mechanical Low Back Pain.  CME Lecture and Workshop to Carillion Health Care Systems Residents, Roanoke, VA.  October 24, 2007
  • Steele KM, OMM Clinical Trials in Children. Lecture to WVSOM student UAAO organization, Lewisburg, West Virginia, December 14, 2007.
  • Steele T, Office Billing and Coding, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation Summer Seminar, June 16, 2007.
  • Steele T, Office Billing and Coding, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine MSOPTI Refresher in OPP August 30, 2007
  • Steele T, Psychophysiology of Exercise – Walking and Bicycling, West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc 105th Annual Spring Convention, Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, WV May 3-6, 2007.
  • Thatcher JD,  Molecular Biology Animations as a Supplemental Resource.  Nineteenth Annual Slice of Life Meeting. Salt Lake City, 2007.
  • Ward, P. WV society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc. 2007 Annual Fall Conference in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Topic: Review of shoulder and hip anatomy, Nov. 2007.

2006

  • Baker HH, Martin RD, Radcliffe EJ. Osteopathic approval of your ACGME-accredited residency: why and how. Presentation at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine annual meeting, San Francisco, April 26-30, 2006.
  • Baker HH, Heaton, C.  Family Medicine Digital Resources Library:  Mechanism for sharing resources.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 21-24, 2006.
  •  Baker HH, Cope M, Nemitz J.  Will they really appreciate my course more later?  A longitudinal study.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 21-24, 2006.
  •  Baker HH, Pence L, Adelman MD, Shires W.  Factors considered by graduating students in choosing location for their first postdoctoral year.  Presented at the Association of Directors and Medical Educators annual meeting, Savannah, April 5-8, 2006.
  •  Baker HH, Lovett G.  Correlates with a Third-Year OSCE:  Admissions, Courses, Written Boards, PE, and Specialty Choice. Presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Predoctoral Conference, Charleston, SC, February 2-5, 2006.
  • Baker, HH, and Heaton, C.  Family Medicine Digital Resources Library:  Mechanism for sharing resources.  Poster presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 21-24, 2006.
  • Boisvert, C. Human Subject Simulator Workshop. Invited seminar. WV Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc. 2006 Primary Care Update Convention. White Sulphur Springs, WV.
  • Boxwell, GF. Electronic Health Records, Presentation at the 14th Annual Rural Health Conference, October 25, 2006
  • Butt CM, VanEngelenburg S, Lee MJ, and Booker TK. (2006) Stress, exploratory behavior, and tyrosine hydroxylase regulation in mice lacking the beta3 nicotinic subunit. Program No. 326.20. 2006 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience.
  • Collins AC, Butt CM, Wehner JM (2006) Ethanol alters the in vitro activities of neuronal nicotinic receptors and behaviors modulated by these receptors. Presented at the international meeting of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (Sydney, Australia, September, 2006)
  • Comeaux Z, Energetically Integrated Integrated Osteopathic Medicine, WVSOM CME, March 10-12, 2006, Lewisburg WV.
  • Comeaux, Z.  Symposium speaker, and three day presentation of Fulford’s Methods and FOR at Symposium of Deutsche Osteopathische Kollege, Fraueninsul, Germany
  • Comeaux, Z. Functional Approaches to Osteopathy. Invited speaker. Escola Brasilira de Osteopatia e terapia Manual, Belo Horizonthe, Brazil
  • Comeaux, Z. Workshop on Facilitated Oscillatory Release. Invited speaker. Verbund Osteopathen Deutschland Conference, Schlangenbad, Germany
  • Doyle, D;  Swarm, G; Lovett, GD.; Baker, HH.; Cannarella, R; Vestal, AL.  West Virginia Teaching Communications Skills Initiative.  Poster presented to the American Academy on Communications in Healthcare (AACH),  Atlanta, Oct. 13-15, 2006.
  • Essig-Beatty D. Safe and Effective Cervical HVLA, Invited speaker presentation, AAO Convocation, Birmingham, AL, March 24, 2006.
  • Essig-Beatty D. Cervical HVLA for Primary Care Physicians, Invited speaker presentation, WVSOM Mid-Winter CME, Charleston, WV,  February 19, 2006.
  • Heaton C,  Henley C,  Baker H.  Faculty Development for Community Primary Care Preceptors.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual meeting, Baltimore, June 21-24, 2006.
  •  McClure-Begley TD, Butt CM, King NM, Collins AC (2006) Regional  variation of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit composition modulating GABA release in the mouse.  Program No. 326.3. 2006 Neuroscience  Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience.
  • McCrum M, Swarm G, Modrzakowski M.  Utilizing Mini-Cases to Teach Time Management and Case Presentation Skills within a Problem-Based Learning Curriculum. Presented at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (4th Annual meeting), Baltimore, MD, June 22- 24, 2006
  • Nemitz J. WVSOM Summer Seminar CME:  “OMT for Primary Care Physicians:  Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine; Anatomy of the Pelvis and Sacrum”, Invited workshop presenter, Myrtle Beach, SC, 2006.
  • Nemitz J. American Association of Anatomists Annual Convention:  Master Class: The Autonomic Nervous System, Invited speaker, San Francisco, CA, 2006.
  • Nemitz, J.W., Adelman, M., and Foster, R.:  Maintaining Medical Education Standards While Being Sensitive to the Needs of Muslim Students.  American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Challenge Resolution Session Abstract, 2006.
  • Pence, L., Electronic Health Record Use In Family Medicine Residency, Invited speaker at the 14th Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference, Roanoke, WV, October 25, 2006.
  • Pence, L., WVSOM/Mountain State OPTI Best Practices, Invited speaker at the Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education, 2006 Spring Meeting, Savannah, GA, April 5, 2006.
  • Reider J, Usatine R, Baker HH. Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL): how to find learning materials or become famous. Presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Pre-doctoral Education Conference, Charleston, SC, February 3, 2006.
  • Reider J,  Baker H, Ross D,  Nolte T, Usatine R.  Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL):  sharing information at the click of a mouse. Presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine annual meeting, San Francisco, April 26 – 30, 2006.
  • Reynolds P, Hickson G, *Davis C, Mangus Dusty.  Medical student's perspective on the disclosure of iatrogenic events. IHI Health Professions Education Collaborative (HPEC). Nashville, TN October 24, 2006 
  • Steele KM, Dr. Mary Theodoras Memorial Lecture, Invited honorary address to students and faculty, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio, March 2, 2006.
  • Steele KM, Osteopathic manipulative treatment of children. Grand Rounds CME Lecture to Charleston Area Medical Center Pediatrics Residents and Physicians.  Charleston, West Virginia, March 10, 2006.
  • Steele KM, One Heritage and two traditions:  a look to the future. CME lecture. 23rd International symposium on Traditional Osteopathy at the College d’Etudes Osteopathiques.  Montreal, Canada June 2, 2006.
  • Steele KM, Complimentary treatment for common childhood problems. Lecture to the Mountain Heart Early Childhood Conference, Tamarack, WV, June 17, 2006.
  • Steele KM, Articulatory Technique (translated into French) CME Lecture and Workshop given at the 5th International Conference of the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone, England, June 22, 2006.
  • Steele KM, Thoughts on the osteopathic care of children:  recognition and treatment of psychological birth trauma (translated into 6 languages) CME Lecture given at the 5th International Conference of the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone, England, June 24, 2006.
  • Steele KM, Elbow, Wrist & Hand:  Recognition & Manipulative Treatment of Clinical Syndromes.(translated into Spanish) CME Lecture and Workshop given at the 5th International Conference of the European School of Osteopathy,  Maidsone, England, June 25, 2006
  • Steele KM, Introduction to osteopathic medicine for the non-physician licensed health care provider.  Chairperson and sole presenter of this One-day Pre-convention Workshop by the American Academy of Osteopathy at the American Osteopathic Association annual convention, October 15, 2006
  • Swarm G, McCrum M, Modrzakowski M. Simulating Patient-Physician Encounter at Case Closure in the Problem-Based Learning Tract. Presented at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (4th Annual Meeting), Baltimore, MD, June 22-24, 2006
  • Ward P, Functional Anatomy of the Surgical Spine. Invited Speaker. The Mid-Winter Osteopathic Seminar of the American Osteopathic Association.  Charleston, WV Feb 2006.
  • Ward P,  The Autonomic Nervous System–a Short Refresher, WVSOM Alumni Continuing Education, Lewisburg, WV, August 2006.

 2005

  • Baker HH. Beyond Food: Improving attendance, participation and outcomes for faculty development in medical education. Led lunch discussion at Generalists in Medical Education conference. Washington DC, November 5 - 6, 2005.
  • Baker HH, Dane PB. Osteopathic medicine: response to pre-doctoral outcomes accreditation requirements. Breakfast Session presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine annual meeting, New Orleans, April 30 ­ May 4, 2005.
  • Blue C, Modrzakowski M, Baker HH. PBL Small Group Process: Instrument for Evaluation of Student Performance. Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Bethesda, June 22-25, 2005
  • Boisvert, C. OMT for the physician not using OMT. Invited Speaker. The West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine. 103rd Annual Spring Convention. Charleston, WV.
  • Boxwell, GF. Improving Diabetes Mellitus Care Using the Chronic Care Model. Presentation at the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine Fall Conference, November 5, 2005
  • Boxwell, GF. Quality Improvement and the Electronic Health Record. Presentation at the Rural Health Conference, October 27, 2005.
  • Boxwell, GF. Electronic Health Records: EMDEON System. Presentation at the WVMI Annual Retreat October 15, 2005.
  • Butt CM, King NM, Lauderbaugh AM, Wehner JM, Collins AC. (2005) Role of alpha4, alpha5, and beta2 nicotinic subunits in acetylcholine-stimulated [3H]gamma-aminobutyric acid release from thalamic, striatal, and hippocampal synaptosomes. Program No. 953.13. 2005 Abstract Viewer and Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience.
  • Comeaux Z, Energetically Integrated Osteopathic Medicine, WVSOM CME, Feb. 11-13, 2005, Lewisburg, WV
  • Comeaux, Z. Mother and Child- shared field. Invited speaker. First International Congress, Vienna School of Osteopathy
  • Comeaux, Z.  The Paradoxes of Still. Four day workshop on Energetically Integrated Osteopathic Medicine in the tradition of Robert Fulford DO and facilitated Oscillatory Release. Invited speaker. 22nd Annual Symposium of College d’Etudes Osteopathique, Montreal
  • Comeaux, Z. Presentation of Robert Fulford DO and the bioenergetic concept; Method of Facilitated Oscillatory Release. Invited Speaker. Sutherland Cranial Academy of Belgium
  • Essig-Beatty DR, Wells JM. Function of the human sacroiliac joint interlimb angle: A comparative mammalogy Education Conference, Washington, DC, November 5-6, 2005.
  • Steele KM, The osteopathic treatment of otitis media in children:  rationale, research and recommendation.  CME lecture. Maine Osteopathic Association 2005 Mid-Winter Conference, Portland, Maine, February 13, 2005.
  • Steele KM, The Osteopathic Manipulative Care of Children. CME Lecture given at the 105th Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Annual Convention, Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 21, 2005.
  • Steele KM, The Osteopathic Care of Children. Scott Memorial Lecture honorary address given at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Founder’s Day CME, Kirksville, Missouri, September 23, 2005
  • Steele KM, Articulatory Technique, CME Workshop given at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Founder’s Day CME, Kirksville, Missouri, September 24, 2005.
  • Steele KM, OMT for Thoracic Outlet & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, CME Lecture and Workshop at the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine Fall Conference, Lewisburg, West Virginia, November 5, 2005.
  • Stitzel JA, Brooks JC, Karadsheh MS, Flanagan BA, Horton W, Butt CM. (2005) Modulation of alpha4 beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors by cdk5. Program No. 722.6. 2005 Abstract Viewer and Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience.
  • Swarm G, Modrzakowski M, McCrum M. Enhancing retention and further learning of osteopathic medical students with required independent assignments. Presented at the 3rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, June 22-25, 2005. Bethesda, MD.
  • Swarm G, Schuler S, Bryant J, Lovett G, Foster B, Modrazkowski M, Baker H H. Utilizing self-evaluation as a tool for improving communication skills in year 2 of the osteopathic medical education curriculum. Presented at the 3rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, June 22-25, 2005. Bethesda, MD.
  • Swarm G, Adelman MD, Schuler S, Cope, MK, Baker HH, Bryant J, Foster B, Lovett G. Evaluation of interpersonal and communication skills, and professionalism on a 3rd year OSCE for osteopathic medical students. Presented at the 3rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, June 22-25, 2005, Bethesda, MD.
  • Wells JP, *Turnquist JE, *Swank M, *Knowles T, *Crigger BJ, *Erck M. “Travel”, a primary behavioral modality of the free ranging howler monkeys of the Coribicci in Western Costa Rica. Presented at American Osteopathic Association Research Conference, Orlando, FL, 2005
  • Ward P. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Sites of Median Nerve Entrapment. Invited Speaker. Meeting of the West Virginia State Society of Osteopathic Physcians.  White Sulfur Springs, WV.  October 2005
  • Ward, P. and J.J. Walker (2005) Bilateral dermal cyst in the white matter tracts from cerebrum to cerebellum of a female cadaver.  Poster presented at the 2005 meeting of the American Association of Anatomists in San Diego, CA.

2004

  • Adelman M, Schuler S, Foster R, Boisvert C, Baker HH. Conducting an Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSC) for second year osteopathic medical students. Presented at the American Association of Osteopathic Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Baltimore, June 24, 2004.
  • Baker, HH. Thirty-one percent into family practice: Experience of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.  Scholastic poster presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine annual meeting, Toronto, CA,  May 2004.
  • Butt CM, King NM, Sterling CR, Tank AW, Collins A, Wehner JM.(2004) Tyrosine hydroxylase activity and genetic background effects on phenotypes observed in mice lacking the beta3 nicotinic subunit. Program No. 48.20. 2004 Abstract Viewer and Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. 
  • Comeaux, Z. Energetically Integrated Osteopathic Medicine, the life, thought and work of Robert Fulford. Invited speaker, European School of Osteopathy, 4th International Conference, Maidstone England.
  • Comeaux, Z. Introduction to Dr. Fulford’s Style of Thought and Energetically Integrated Osteopathic Medicine. Invited speaker. Japan Federation of Osteopathy, Japan Osteopathic Academy, Japan College of Osteopathy, Tokyo
  • Essig-Beatty DR, Wells J. Function of the human sacroiliac joint interlimb angle: A comparative mammology analysis. JAOA 2004 Aug; 104(8):342
  • Essig-Beatty D. Cervical Spine Pain Syndromes, Alternatives to Cervical HVLA, Exercises for Low Back  Pain, Invited speaker presentation, AOA Convention, San Francisco, November, 2004
  • Nemitz J. American Academy of Osteopathy Program at AOA Convention:  OMT for Cervical, Lumbar and Pelvic Pain Syndromes: A Study in Applied Anatomy, Lecturer and Lab Instructor, San Francisco, CA, 2004.
  • Nemitz J. Interventional Pain Management Course: Anatomical Landmarks and Structures Relevant to Interventional Pain Management, Lecturer and Lab Instructor, 12 AOA Category 1-A CME hours, sponsored by the American Osteopathic College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lewisburg, WV, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Baker HH. Effective integration of osteopathic principles and practices into the first four years of osteopathic medical school: use of alumni surveys. Presented at the American Association of Osteopathic Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Baltimore, June 24, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Clinical management of chronic otitis media/eustachian tube dysfunction. CME Lecture and Workshop, American Academy of Osteopathy Annual Convocation. Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 20, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Documentation and Coding when Managing Patients with Ongoing Problems. CME Lecture, American Academy of Osteopathy Annual Convocation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 21, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Clinical management of chronic otitis media/eustachian tube dysfunction. Lecture to WVSOM student UAAO organization, Lewisburg, West Virginia, March, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Documentation of Osteopathic Care for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media in Children, using new AAP Guidelines. CME Lecture at the West Virginia Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc annual spring convention, May, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Articulating & Measuring Competencies Across the Continuum of Osteopathic Medical Education:  Institutional Assessment. Lecture at the Second Annual American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2004.
  • Steele KM, Steele KM, Baker HH.  Effective Integration of Osteopathic Principles & Practices into the First Four Years of Osteopathic Medical School:  Use of Alumni Surveys, poster presented at the Second Annual American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s meeting, Baltimore, Maryland.  June, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Documentation and coding for OMT in Primary Care. Robert C. Byrd Medical Staff Meeting lecture, Lewisburg, West Virginia, July 21, 2004.
  • Steele KM, OMT for Cervical, Lumbar and Pelvic Pain syndromes:  A Study in applied Anatomy.  Chairperson for 20-hour CME for the American Academy of Osteopathy. San Francisco, California, November 8-10, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Otitis Media – Visions from the New, Multi-Center Clinical Trial. CME Lecture given at the American Osteopathic Association Annual Research Conference, San Francisco, California, November 8, 2004.
  • Steele KM, Documentation and Coding for OMT in Patient Care. CME lecture at American Academy of Osteopathy annual Convention, November 10, 2004.
  • Steele KM, An Approach to Integrating Basic & Clinical Sciencews Material With Osteopathic Principles and Practice. Lecture team taught with Judith Westerik, Ph.D., WVSOM Directors of Medical Education Conference.  White Sulphur Springs, WV. November 12, 2004.
  • Swarm, Gail; Doyle, Daniel;  Adelman, Michael; Schuler, Stephanie; Baker, Helen; Cope, Michael; Bryant, Jane;  Foster, Robert; Nazar, Andrea; Boisvert, Craig.  WVSOM OSCE Analysis Research Group Grant Proposal.  Poster presented at the American Academy of Physician and Patient annual meeting , Indianapolis, October 2004.  Abstract published in The Medical Encounter, Fall 2004.
  • Swarm, Gail; Doyle, Daniel; Adelman, Michael D.; Schuler, Stephanie; Cope, Michael K; Baker, Helen H., Bryant, Jane A.; Foster, Robert; Nazar, Andrea M; and Boisvert, Craig S. Improving measurement of communication skills on a 3rd year OSCE for osteopathic medical students.  Poster presented at the American Academy on Physician and Patient Annual Research and Teaching Forum, October 1‑3, 2004, Bloomington.
  • Thatcher JD,  The Use Of Computer Assisted Instruction To Elicit Interest In Basic Science From Medical Students. Sixteenth  Annual Slice of Life Meeting. Holland, 2004.
  • Thatcher JD,  The Use of Computer Assisted Instruction To Increase Understanding Of Basic Science and Elicit Lesson Interest for Osteopathic Medical Students. Second Annual American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland, 2004.
  • Ward P and Walker JJ (2004) Characterization of the learning strategies used by veterinary students in a first year gross anatomy course and their effect on long-term recall.  Poster presented at the 2004 meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists in Moraga, California.

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