Here is the report of published academic papers written by Marquette faculty and staff and submitted to the Office of Marketing and Communication for June 2025. These papers have appeared in print or been presented recently.
Engaging Minoritized Communities in Clinical Trials Through Social Media: Recommendations from Community-Based Participatory Research
Dr. Emily Cramer, associate professor of communication studies | Health Communication (March 14, 2025)
Abstract: The current study aims to understand what Black and Latino community members know about clinical trials and develop effective messaging to generate interest, improve access, and encourage participation among minoritized populations through social media. Employing community-based participatory research, we formed a community research advisory team and conducted focus group interviews with Black and Latino community members about elements of social media messages that might reduce hesitancy about and increase engagement in clinical trials. From the interview transcripts, we extracted seven key themes: transparency, familiarity, altruism, adaptability, flexibility, recognition, and safety. We suggest leveraging these themes as strategies to craft targeted recruitment messages addressing barriers to participation in clinical trials among Black and Latino community members.
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Oral Health Imaging
Dr. Manal Hamdan, assistant professor of surgical and diagnostic sciences, and Dr. Zaid Badr, clinical assistant professor of general dental sciences | Artificial Intelligence for Oral Health Care (Chapter 2)
Abstract: The promising future of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in growing interest and research, specifically in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology. In this chapter, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive look at the present state of AI in oral imaging. We will examine the various ways in which AI is currently employed in this field, explore the key research areas and applications that are gaining interest, and shed light on the tools and technologies that facilitate automated diagnosis. In addition, we will examine the practical aspects of developing, purchasing, implementing, and monitoring AI tools in dental radiology to ensure that they meet both clinical and ethical standards. It is also imperative that we recognize the challenges and pitfalls that come with these advancements and the ethical dilemmas that arise when AI integrates further into oral health imaging.
Effect of surface conditioning on the adhesive bond strength of 3D-printed resins used in permanent fixed dental prostheses
Dr. Arndt Guentsch, chair and professor of surgical and diagnostic sciences, and Dr. Zaid Badr, clinical assistant professor of general dental sciences | Journal of Dentistry (Vol. 155)
Abstract: Although pre-treatment parameters for subtractive computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials have been thoroughly investigated, data regarding additive restorative materials designed for permanent use in the oral cavity are scarce. This study investigated the effects of abrasive materials and blasting pressure on the bond strength of 3D-printed resins used in permanent restorations.
Ectopic dental canal: a case report highlighting a unique bifid mandibular canal variant
Dr. Manal Hamdan, assistant professor; Dr. Stephanie Sidow, clinical assistant professor; and Kevin Yu, resident, in the Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences | Journal of Endodontics (Volume 50, Issue 12)
Abstract: Bifid mandibular canals are common anatomical findings with variations based on direction and location of branching, which carry significant clinical implications for endodontic and surgical dental procedures. This case report describes a previously unreported ectopic dental canal that branches off the superior border of the mandibular canal, enters the apex of a mandibular second molar, traverses through the root, anastomoses with the root canal system, and subsequently exits through the lingual aspect of the root. The anastomosis of this ectopic dental canal with the mesial lingual canal led to significant bleeding during rotary instrumentation. This unique anatomical variation demonstrates the importance of a thorough cone-beam computed tomography analysis to identify critical structures prior to undertaking dental procedures involving the root apices of mandibular posterior teeth and adjacent areas.
Powderly and the worker awakening: speaking to the South in 1885
Dr. Jerry Prout, adjunct assistant professor of political science | Labor History (Volume 66, Issue 2)
Abstract: Throughout his 1885 speaking tour across the South, Terence Powderly both respected and challenged the region’s color line. Dedicated to growing the Knights of Labor (KOL) membership in the rapidly industrializing South, Powderly asked white and black workers to recognize their common cause in protesting their new wage slavery. Recognizing that the KOL’s vision of a cooperative commonwealth depended on a racially unified and enlarged union membership, Powderly pushed the notion of worker equality while respecting the South’s views of social inequality. His variegated approach to racial relations at speaking engagements across seven southern states over a four-week period reflected both a pragmatic approach to growing union membership and a moral courage in pressing against the south’s racial boundaries.
Intimate Partner Violence Screening in an Obstetrics Clinic: A Retrospective Study
Dr. Linda B. Piacentine, associate professor; Dr. Teresa Jerofke-Owen, associate professor; and Dr. Heidi Paquette, clinical assistant professor, of nursing; and Dr. Nilanjan Lodh, associate professor of medical laboratory science | Wisconsin Medical Journal (Volume 123, Issue 6)
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health and human rights issue affecting at least 324 000 pregnant women annually. It also occurs at any age, with 1 in 3 women experiencing IPV in their lifetime. Abuse during pregnancy leads to direct and indirect harm to both the mother and child. It also is associated with increased rates of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and hemorrhage. Due to the possibility of such morbidity, it is vital to identify women at risk of abuse and act as early as possible.
The importance of feedback with an asynchronous online training program when learning debriefing for meaningful learning
Dr. Aimee Woda, associate professor; Dr. Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst, professor; and Kristina Chen, honors student; in the College of Nursing | Clinical Simulation in Nursing (Volume 101)
Abstract: Despite knowing the importance of debriefing, there is insufficient evidence to guide the best way to train and provide formative feedback to develop competent debriefers. This multi-site, experimental, repeated measures study was used to test the impact of different intervals of expert feedback on a debriefer’s competence implementing debriefing after participating in an asynchronous, online, distributed modular training program. Training and early feedback facilitated rapid improvements in a debriefers ability to implement a debriefing method correctly. Regular feedback improved competence over time. A well-developed, asynchronous online training program is an effective way to train debriefers.
Impact of a quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation coach on pediatric intensive care unit resuscitation teams
Katie McDermott, clinical instructor, and Dr. Christine Schindler, clinical professor, of nursing | American Journal of Critical Care (Volume 34, Issue 1)
Abstract: The quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) coach role was developed for hospital-based resuscitation teams. This supplementary team member (CPR coach) provides real-time, verbal feedback on chest compression quality to compressors during a cardiac arrest. The objective was to evaluate the impact of a quality CPR coach training intervention on resuscitation teams, including presence of coaches on teams and physiologic metrics of quality CPR delivery in real compression events.
Aversion-induced dopamine reductions predict drug-taking and escape behaviors
Dr. Robert Wheeler, professor, and Dr. Matthew Hearing, assistant professor, of biomedical sciences, and students Elaine Grafelman, Bridgitte Cote, Ella Geise and Nino Padula | Neuropsychopharmacology (April 9, 2025)
Abstract: Stressful life events cause people to change their behavior. Sometimes these changes are productive (like avoiding the stressor), but sometimes they are unproductive (like coping with stress through drug use). Researchers know that such motivated behaviors are related to the release of a key reward molecule, dopamine, in a region of the brain called the nucleus accumbens. This brain area translates our emotional perception of an event to behavioral action. In this paper, we used a rodent model to test how negative events impact dopamine signaling, and how that relates to both cocaine intake and escape behavior.
The impact of COVID-19 during the first two years: Giving voice to pediatric nurses
Dr. Kathryn Malin, assistant professor of nursing | Journal of Pediatric Nursing (Vol. 82)
Abstract: Marquette researchers find that pediatric nurses were profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused moral distress in pediatric nurses even though morbidity and mortality of pediatric patients were not as significant compared to adult patients. The constant need to adapt to continuous change, need for bidirectional communication, desire to find relief (self-care, new work-life balance, etc.), and experiences of moral distress among pediatric nurses during this time has given insight to the extensive impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare system. These experiences were reported by nurses in the hospital and clinical settings throughout the organization.
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