Thesis Topics of Recent Honors Graduates
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2005 - 2009
Sarah Jordan (Spring 2009)
The synthesis of GdB-texaphyrins as novel multipurpose cancer drugs
Prachi Patel (Spring 2008)
γ-H2AX as a DNA damage marker to evaluate Suramin sensitization effect on Cisplatin in pancreatic cancer xenograft
Linda Tran (Spring 2008)
An Assessment of Pharmacist & Patient Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients with Epilepsy
Chetana Patankar (Spring 2008)
Enhancing the Care of Pregnant Women with Epilepsy: A Focus Group
Rachel Hughes (Spring 2008)
Computational Simulations of Dopaminergic Varicosities Suggest Two Sources of DOPAC Rather Than Two Populations of Dopamine Storage Vesicles
Linsey McFadden (Autumn 2007)
An Evaluation of Medication Adherence and Self-Managment Techniques in Patients with Epilepsy
Timothy J Bensman (Spring 2007)
The Role of NOD-Mediated Innate Immune Activation in Lung Epithelia
Kimberly Becker (Spring 2007)
In Vitro Stability and Pharmacokinetics of Novel Antileishmanial Compounds
Sandra Nzimiro (Summer 2006)
Mechanistic Studies of Pentamidine Analogs on Leishmania donovani Promastigotes
Rachel Kopec (Spring 2006)
Separation and Isolation of (S)-Equol: The Biologically Relevant Metabolite of the Isoflavone Daidzein
Victoria Tkacz (Spring 2006)
Synthesis of Thieno[2,3]-pyrimidines as Candidate Antileishmanial Agents
Achint Choksy (Spring 2006)
Computational Studies on Effects of Cocaine on Fast-paced Dopamine Neurons
Josephine Eki Aimiuwu (Spring 2005)
Effect Of Structural Modifications Of Anthracycline Against Drug-Sensitive And Resistant Cancer Cells
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2005 - 2006
Nasir Hassan (Winter ‘06)
Identification of Antiparasitic Leads from Plant Extracts
Advisor: K. Werbovetz
Saffiatu Sillah (Winter ’06)
Texaphyrins for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Brain Tumors
Advisor: W. Tjarks
Michael Sylvester (Winter ’06)
A Computational Model of Dopaminergic Axon Varicosity in the Prefrontal Cortex
Advisor: L. Wallace
Semirra Bayan (Spring ’06)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among HIV/AIDS Patients in 2005 vs. 2000
Advisor: M. Nahata
Achint Choksy (Spring ’06)
Computational Studies on Effects of Cocaine in Fast-paced Dopamine Neurons
Advisor: L. Wallace
Shannon Keys (Spring ’06)
Signaling Proteins in BV-2 Microglial Cells
Advisor: L. Keshvara
Rachel Kopec (Spring ’06)
Separation and Isolation of (S)-Equol: The Biologically Relevant Metabolite of the Isoflavone Daidzein
Advisor: S. Schwartz
Dawn Miglesz (Spring ’06)
The Synthesis of 4-Oxo-N-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl) Retinamide
Advisor: R. Curley
Nisha Patel (Spring ’06)
Lentivirus-based Gene Delivery of Primary Lung Epithelial Cells
Advisor: D. Knoell
Niyati Patel (Spring ’06)
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Secretes Quorum Sensing Mimic Compounds
Advisor: Sayre
Victoria Tkacz (Spring ’06)
Synthesis of Thieno-[2,3]-pyrimidines as Candidate Antileishmanial Agents
Advisor: K. Werbovetz
Trang Truong (Spring ’06)
The Effects of Nelfinavir on Endogenous Steroid Hormone Levels and Fetal Weight in Pregnant Rats
Advisor: P. Havard
Sandra Nzimiro (Summer ’06)
Mechanistic Studies of Pentamidine Analogs on Leishmania donovani Promastigotes
Advisor: K. Werbovetz
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2004-2005
Josephine Aimiuwu (Spring ’05)
Effect of Structural Modification of Anthracycline Against Drug-Sensitive and Resistant Cancer Cells
Advisor: D. Sun
Andrew Beyer (Spring ’05) Diagnostic Testing in Allergic Rhinitis: Is Care Pathway Important?
Advisor: S. Szeinbach
Isaac Boakye (Spring ’05)
Knockdown of MicroRNA-155 by Antisense and Small Interfering RNA
Advisor: T. Schmittgen
Nichole Cool (Spring ’05)
Effects of Apomorphine in the Brain
Advisor: L. Wallace
Jordan Kharofa (Spring ’05)
Computational Modeling of Pulsing Experiments of Dopaminergic Neurons in the Rat Striatum
Advisor: L. Wallace
Barry McClain (Spring ’05)
Computational Pulse-Driven Dopaminergic Neuron Model
Advisor: L. Wallace
Kevin Reeves (Spring ’05)
Role of Acetylation in Integrin-Mediated Protection Against DNA Damage
Advisor: D. Hoyt
Michelle Thomas (Spring ’05)
Impact of Contextual Variables on Workflow and Dispensing Safety in Community Pharmacy
Advisor: S. Szeinbach
Samia Zidan (Summer ’05)
The Search of Antileishmanial Compounds from Plants
Advisor: K. Werbovetz
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2003-2004
Brandon Grillon (Autumn '03)
The Effect of Amphetamine on Dopaminergic Neurons
Advisor: L. Wallace
William Finnegan (Winter '04)
Targeting the PDK1/AKT Pathway to Enhance Chemotherapuetic Efficacy in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines
Advisor: S. Kulp
Jill Augustine (Spring '04)
Placental Distribution of Clindamycin in Pregnant Women Colonized with Group B Streptocococcus
Advisor: P. Havard
Laura Ferryman (Spring '04)
Impact of Customer Prescription Wait Time on Perceptions of Customer Satisfaction
Advisor: S. Szeinbach
Jason Goodman (Spring '04)
Generation of Leishmania donovani Resistant to the Antimiotic Compound GB-II-150
Advisor: K. Werbovetz
Chad Groer (Spring ‘04)
Investigation of Proteins Leading to Oxidative Fiber-Type in Skeletal Muscle
Advisor: J. Rafael-Fortney
Michael Hitchcock (Spring ‘04)
Drug Utilization and Effectiveness in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Advisor: M. Nahata
Jamie Hradesky (Spring ‘04)
Depression, Nicotine, and Nicotinic Receptors
Advisor: D. McKay
Kristin Inman (Spring '04)
Modeling Dopaminergic Varacosities under the Influence of Haloperidol
Advisor: L. Wallace
Sara Kanoun (Spring '04)
Allergic Rhinitis: Impact of Patient Characteristics on Symptoms of Response Time
Advisor: S. Szeinbach
Erinn Molnar (Spring '04)
Inhibition of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Prostate Cancer Xenografts and its Effects on Paclitaxel Activity
Advisor: J. Au
Andrew Nash (Spring '04)
Assessment of Nitric Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide Production and DNA Damage in Huntington's Disease Transgenic Neurons
Advisor: K. Hoyt
Yoleetah Richards (Spring '04)
Antidepressants and their Interaction with the a3ß4 Subtype of the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor
Advisor: D. McKay
Matthew Langhorne (Summer '04)
A Computational Model of the Effects of Amphetamine on a Dopaminergic Varicosity
Advisor: L. Wallace
Gargi Patel (Summer '04)
Effects of Morphine in the Dorsal Straitum of Rat's Brain
Advisor: L. Wallace
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2002-2003
Marne Rapp, 2002
The Use of Lyophilized Liposomes in the Formulation of Liposomal Doxorubicin
Advisor: Robert Lee
Jeff Capers, 2003
Investigation of Antiparasitic Activity of Various Aromatic Thiocyanates
Advisor: Karl Werbovetz
Thomas (Andy) Ehmke, 2003
Structure-Activity-Relationships Studies of Thalidomide Analogs with Anti-Proliferative Activities
Advisor: Pui-Kai (Tom) Li
Raed El Hajj, 2003
Structure Activity Studies of Methyllycaconitine (MLA) Analogs on Subtypes of Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors
Advisor: Dennis McKay
Laura Meyer, 2003
The Topliss Tree Method for Synthesis of Potential Breast Cancer Preventative Analogs of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide
Advisor: Robert Curley
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2001-2002
Cynthia A. Ferreira, 2002
Investigation of DNA Damage and Cell Injury in Endothelium
Advisor: D. G. Hoyt
Rajat Jain, 2002
The Translocation of Nuclear Factor kB into the Nucleus due to Activation by Inflammatory Agents
Advisor: D. G. Hoyt
Taelee Kim, 2002
Biological Manipulation to Enhance Nanoparticle Penetration in Solid Tumors
Advisor: J. Au
Patricia V. Klein, 2002
Investigation of the Role of the Cytoskeleton in Neuronal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors: [3H]Epibatidine Binding on Bovine Adrenal Chromaffin Cells
Advisor: Dennis B. McKay
Thong Ma, 2002
Glucose Autooxidation in Diabetic Mouse Urine
Advisor: L. Wallace
Trisha Miller, 2002
Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Hiring Strategies
Advisor: Sheryl Szeinbach
Daniel J. McFarland, 2002
Characterization of Adrenal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors using Subtype Specific Antibodies: Evidence for a3, a5 and ß4 Nicotinic Subunits
Advisor: Dennis B. McKay
Jinesh Patel, 2002
The determination of HIV receptors in A549 cells using qualitative RT/PCR methods
Advisor: Darren Knoell
Mona Tannous, 2002
An Evaluation of the Impact of Enzyme-Inducing Anti-Epileptic Drugs and Lamotrigine on Hormone Replacement Therapy
Advisor: Jim McAuley
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2000-2001
Lauren Baylor, 2001
Assessment of Mitochondrial DNA Damage in Huntington's Disease transgenic (HDTg) Neurons and Mouse Neural Tissue
Advisor: K.R. Hoyt
Jane Burian, 2001
Turning Behavior Induced By Amantadine And An Analog Of Amantadine In Mice With Unilateral 6-Hydroxydopamine-Induced Lesions
Advisor: N. J. Uretsky
Kristie Holliday, 2001
Reversal of Drug-induced Cataleptic and Akinetic response by Amantadine and an Analog of Amantadine in Mice
Advisor: N.J. Uretsky
Ranyia Matta, 2001
Effect of paclitaxel on telomeres.
Advisor: J. Au
Lesley Starr, 2001
End of Life Decision Making: Role for Managed Care
Advisor: S.L. Szeinbach
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1999-2000
Scott D. Amick, 2000
1999 Labor Market Assessment and Practice Activities of Ohio Pharmacists
Advisor: C. Pederson
Gregory W. Daniel, 2000
Selectivity and Potency of Methyllycaconatine Analogs on Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors
Advisor: D. McKay
Anna M. Derrer, 2000
Isolation of Polyketide Antibiotics from S. griseus
Advisor: Drs. Preistly and Brueggemeier
Marcie Parker, 2000
Amlodipine Therapy in Pediatric Patients with Hypertension
Advisor: M. C. Nahata
Carrie J. Pitt, 2000
Impact of Excercise on Outcomes in Patients with Epilepsy
Advisor: J. McAuley
Edward M. Plut, 2000
The Preparation and Evaluation of Deep Blue Liposomes as a New Particulate Radiopharmaceutical for Sentinel Node Lymphoscintigraphy
Advisor: G. Hinkle
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1998-1999
Mohammad H. Elfaour, 1999
Factors Involved in the Development of Sensitization of Apomorphine-Induced Climbing Behavior
Advisor: N. J. Uretsky
Jacqueline F. Hanna, 1999
The History of Rho Chi Society
Advisor: Dr. Bureki
Hsiang Huang, 1999
An Examination of Src Kinase Protein Tyrosine Phosphorylation Levels via b1 Integrin Antibody and Fibronectin Induced Activation of Integrin Receptors in Murine Pulmonary
Endothelial Cells
Advisor: D.G. Hoyt
Kari L. Mount, 1999
Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome Considering the Effects of Calcium, Estrogen, Testosterone, and Growth Hormone
Advisor: M. C. Nahata
Luke W. Vilimpoc, 1999
Aminoalcohols as HIV-1 RRE RNA Binding Inhibitors
Advisor: Dr. Hines
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1997-1998
Angela L. Akers, 1998
Assessing the Impact of a Substance Abuse Educational Program on Knowledge Base and Attitudes: A Teaching Research Project
Advisor: J. McAuley
Andrew Irons, 1998
Measuring Patient Perceived Risk of Epilepsy and its Treatment
Advisor: J. McAuley
Ross P. Turner, 1998
The Role of Environment in the Development of Sensitization to the Stereotyped Behavioral Effects of Amphetamine
Advisor: N. Uretsky
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1996-1997
Andrew C. Bidinotto, 1997
Characterization of Adrenal Nicotine Receptors
Advisor: D. B. McKay
Chester Chuang, 1997
An Evaluation of Pharmacy Patronage Behavior and Patient Loyalty in the Presence of Prescription Drug Insurance Benefits
Advisor: S. Kucukarslan
LaRae M. Copley, 1997
Affinity Labels of 7-alpha-thiosubstituted Androgens as Probes of the Aromatase Enzyme
Advisor: R. Brueggemeier
Christine Taylor, 1997
Consumer Opinions of Drug Advertising
Advisor: J. Schommer
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1994-1995
Leanna Hui, 1995
The Efficacy and Safety of Ondansetron for the Prevention of Vomiting in Children During Conditioning for Bone Marrow Transplantation
Advisor: M. C. Nahata
Tamara M. McBroom, 1995
Chemical and Enzymatic Transformation of N-linked Oligosaccharides from Glycoproteins
Advisor: K. G. Rice
Corey Wise, 1995
Redefining the Roles of Pharmacy Interns in the Decentralized Hospital Setting
Advisor: S. Birdwell
Siu Ying Wong, 1995
Preparation and Analysis of a Peptide with a Peptide Bond Replaced by an Isostere
Advisor: M. H. Zehfus
Dhanu Sant
Pharmacokinetics of cefadroxil in children with osteomyelitis
Advisor: M. C. Nahata
Leslie Breech
Valproic acid absorption in a piglet model
Advisor: M. C. Nahata
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1993-1994
Connie Blasdell, 1994
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Expression in the Hearts of SHHF/Mcccpfacp Rats and the Effects of Antihypertensive Agents
Advisor: B. J. Holycross
Hung Chi Lee, 1994
Inhibition of TNFa by Amrinone and Pentoxifylline in Rats
Advisor: B. J. Holycross
Siew Peck Quah, 1994
Development of Antibodies against Variant Exon IIIB of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1
Advisor: G. Wientjes
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