Here is the report of published academic papers written by Marquette faculty and staff and submitted to the Office of University Relations for December 2024. These papers have appeared in print or been presented recently.
GUEST EDITOR: Advances in the Diagnosis of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease: Volume 2
Dr. Luis Eduardo Almeida, clinical associate professor in Marquette School of Dentistry, is the guest editor for the forthcoming Advances in the Diagnosis of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease: Volume 2, which will focus on the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
How to Prepare Faculty and Graduate Students for Public Humanities Leadership
Dr. Liz Angeli, associate professor of English | Public Humanities (Volume 1 , 2025 , e1)
Abstract: Graduate career development has grown over recent years with increasing interest in public scholarship and career diversity. In interviews with 41 public humanities leaders, participants agreed that public humanities introduces students to various career opportunities through community-engaged work and allows them to develop skills needed for those careers, such as event planning and fundraising. Some participants also noted that career diversity is becoming an important area of public humanities leadership roles. However, participants shared that faculty have not been formally prepared for their public humanities roles, and, in turn, faculty have not been prepared to teach graduate students for public humanities or career diversity. How do faculty prepare students for opportunities when they do not feel prepared for those same opportunities? This piece offers answers to that question.
Temporomandibular Disorder in Patients With Autism Spectrum
Dr. Luis Eduardo Almeida, clinical associate professor of surgical and diagnostic sciences | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Volume 82, Issue 9, Supplement)
Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and behavioral habits of 22 patients with autism spectrum disorder. In the results, patients had an average of 45.5% bruxism and clenching during sleep, while 63.6% had waking bruxism and 59.1% showed signs of daytime clenching. A further 40.9% reported problems with insomnia or difficulty sleeping, and 54.4% manifested high TMD. Arthralgia was more common in males (68.8%), while myalgia affected a total of 77.3% of the participants. In conclusion, autistic patients have a higher percentage of parafunction and TMD than the general population.
Neural and muscular contributions to the age-related differences in peak power of the knee extensors in men and women
Dr. Christopher Sundberg, associate professor of exercise science | Journal of Applied Physiology (Volume 137, Issue 4)
Abstract: The mechanisms for the loss in limb muscle power output in old (60–79 yr) and very old (≥80 yr) adults and whether the mechanisms differ between men and women are not well understood. We compared maximal peak power of the knee extensor muscles between young, old, and very old men and women and identified the neural and muscular factors contributing to the age-related differences in power. The data suggests that the age-related differences in maximal peak power of the knee extensor muscles are due primarily to factors within the muscle for both sexes, although neural factors may play a minor role in older women.
Immunohistochemical Expression of GRP78 in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Dr. Luis Eduardo Almeida, clinical associate professor of surgical and diagnostic sciences | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Volume 82, Issue 9, Supplement)
Abstract: GRP78 is a binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) that is involved with the folding and processing of proteins during the unfolded protein response (UBR). It has become a frequent area of study within cancer and cell proliferation research. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into how GRP78 expression relates to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and the authors found there was a statistically significant difference in staining intensity between the control and experimental groups. GRP78 was found to be present in larger amounts in both experimental groups (P < .0001). This data suggests the importance of GRP78 in the progression of TMD.
Evaluating Surgical Approaches for Hemimandibular Hyperplasia Associated with Osteochondroma: A Systematic Literature Review
Dr. Luis Eduardo Almeida, clinical associate professor of surgical and diagnostic sciences | Journal of Clinical Medicine (Volume 13, Issue 22)
Abstract: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies published from 2000 to 2023. Eligibility criteria were based on the PICO framework, with primary outcomes evaluated for facial symmetry, occlusal correction, mandibular function, and recurrence rates. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool assessed study quality, while the GRADE framework evaluated the certainty of evidence. This review was not registered due to exclusion criteria for certain dental topics in PROSPERO. This review found surgical approaches tailored to individual patient needs show effectiveness in treating hemimandibular hyperplasia associated with osteochondroma, achieving functional and esthetic outcomes. Future studies should prioritize larger cohorts and standardized follow-up protocols to better assess long-term efficacy. Advances in 3D surgical planning and individualized treatment strategies show promise for optimized patient-specific care.
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