CHHS Faculty Research and Interests

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Updated: 08/04/2003

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Faculty Member Dept. Email Phone Bio-Medical Research METHODOLOGICAL EXPERTISE
Baldini, Dr. Fred KHS baldinif@csus.edu 87557 Physiological (pulmonary, cardiac, metabolic) responses of wheelchair users to exercise and training. Blood lactate responses to exercise and training. Effects of nicotine on physiological performance. Mostly Qualitative. Some Quantitative.
Boles,Dr. Larry  SP & A boles@csus.edu 86654 A comparison of naming errors in individuals with mild naming impairment following post-stroke, aphasia, Alzheimer’s dementia and traumatic brain injury. Conversation analysis as a dependent measure in communication therapy with individuals with aphasia. Conversational discourse and cognitive impairment: implications for Alzheimer’s disease.  Discourse analysis in normal aging and disordered populations. Cohesion in the narrative discourse of closed head injured patients. Single Subject Designs.
Boulgarides, Lois  KHS boulgarides@csus.edu 85047 Fall prediction in community-dwelling older adults. Quantitative.
Bowles, Dr. Katie  NRS bowlesk@csus.edu   85071 A comparison of the effectiveness of patient-controlled analgesia vs. epidural analgesia in adult patients after total hip replacement. The use of Haldol to control delirium in critically ill patients. Some Logistic Regression. I'm interested in Descriptive Research and Correlation Studies.
Brown, Jane  NRS brownjp@csus.edu   87611 Pediatric pain in the pediatric intensive care and medical surgical pediatric areas. Quantitative-Advising Master Studies-Thesis Committee. Qualitative-Advising Masters Students.
Davami, Dr. Akbar  KHS davamia@csus.edu  86004 Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Reduction, Drug Education & Prevention, Tobacco Education & Prevention. Interviewing. Qualitative Field Studies.
DuBray, Dr. Wynne  SW dubrayw@csus.edu  87177  Manifestations of fetal alcohol syndrome in American Indian children. The impact of AIDS on Native American families. Auditing. Inspections. Evaluations.
Dworkin, Dr. Joan SW jdworkin@csus.edu 87067 HIV testing and counseling: The impact on community health professionals. Implications of the diagnosis of AIDS among hospital physicians, nurses, and social workers. The impact of AIDS on health care worker-patient relationships. Legal Research/Qualitative. Some Quantatative Statistical.
Escamilla, Dr. Rafael  PT rescamil@csus.edu  86930 Biomechanics of powerlifting and weightlifting exercises. An electromyographic analysis of sumo and conventional style deadlifts. Effects of technique variations on knee biomechanics during the dynamic squat and leg press exercises. A three dimensional biomechanical analysis of the squat during varying stance widths.  Quantitative studies and police analysis.
Grundy, Dr. Susan  NRS grundys@csus.edu 86462 Personality and work-related stressors as predictors of burnout in firefighters. Qualitative and Policy Focused (Studies)
Hreljac, Dr. Alan  KHS hreljaca@hhs4.hhs.csus.edu 85411 Neurological considerations of the gait transition during human locomotion. Joint reaction forces and movements of the ankle and knee when running over obstacles of varying height. The effect of gait asymmetries on running injuries. Peak leg and head accelerations during running following isolated quadriceps fatigue. Effects of quadriceps and system fatigue on impact shock attenuation. Aerobic demand response of old and young adults to stride length and cadence manipulation. Relationship between metabolic work rate and smoothness of gait.  SPSS-Qualitative.Survey Design & Implementation. Demographic & Socioeconomic Research. Regression. ANOVA. T-Test. Correlations.
Imamura, Dr. Rodney Takeshi  KHS rimamura@csus.edu 87477  Radar as a Means to Measure the Biomechanics of Gait. Kinematic Analysis of Judo techniques.  N/A
Lee, Dr. Serge SW leesc@csus.edu   87175 Cardiovascular disease and risk behavior of Hmong individuals in Fresno county. Hypertension and HIV/AIDS among Hmong in California and Thailand. Some Qualitative Surveys, Quantitative Event Recording & Time Analysis
McCartney, Dr. James  SP & A jmccartney@csus.edu  87341 Research Integrity in ASHA: Education and Publication.  
McGinty, Dr. Susan PT mcgintys@csus.edu  278-5056 Prediction of falls in community dwelling older adults. Inter-tester reliability using the Tinetti gait and balance assessment scale. Balance measures as predictors of ankle injuries in college athletes.  Program Evaluation.
Meister, Dr. Edward  KHS emeister@csus.edu     The impact of commercial aircraft noise on human health. Hospice care for the child with AIDS.  Primary Investigator for Qualitative. Co-PI for Quantitative.
Modell, Dr. Scott  KHS modells@csus.edu   85041  Post-school outcomes for students with disabilities: A quality of life issue. Preventing fall and secondary disabling conditions among children and older adults with neuromuscular dysfunction. Including children and young adults in community-based sport, recreation, and leisure. Some Case Study. Desire to Work with Retrospective Study of Alcohol/Drug Treatment.
O’Hanlon, Dr. Laureen  SP & A ohanlon@csus.edu  86695 Word retrieval processes of older adults. Age differences in implicit and explicit associative memory. Acoustic correlates of children’s speech intelligibility. Survey Research, Field Research, Interviews.
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  Maternal thermal response to self-paced cardiovascular exercise. (1997, unpublished thesis)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  Exercise for women with gestational diabetes: Practical Guidelines. (1999, presentation)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  Active Rest: Exercises for pregnant women on bed rest. (2002, presentation)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  Pediatric Healthy Lifestyle Program: A community collaboration in treatment and prevention of childhood obesity. (2002 poster presentation)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  A clinical lifestyle intervention for overweight children and their families. (currently evaluating/validating a curriculum)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  A clinical assessment tool for Exercise Physiologists treating overweight and obese children in a clinical setting. (developing/evaluating between Feb and May)  
Park, Dr. Jennifer KHS jkpark@csus.edu  85044  Pediatric Insulin Pump Program in an outpatient setting. (revising a curriculum)  
Parker, Dr. Daryl KHS parkerd@hhs4.hhs.csus.edu 86902 The effect of multiple variables on the decrease of V02 max during acute hypobaric hypoxia. Changes in lactate and ventilation threshold with increasing hypobaric hypoxia. Female blood lactate concentrations with submaximal exercise intensities under acute hypobaric hypoxia. Effect of an overnight stay at 440 Torr on VO2 peak oxygen saturation during maximal cycle ergometry. Arterial baroreflex control of cerebral blood flow at high altitude. Altitude, running and autonomic modulation of physiologic tremor.  Survey and Quantative.
Pinch, Katherine  RLS pinch@csus.edu 86880 The nature and operation of the gender system in an Australian outdoor education program for adolescents.Project GAIN (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks) – Evaluation Coordinator in Sacramento for a national, multi-site curriculum trial of a program to promote accessible and inclusive Networks. Some on Survey Research.Quantitative. Qualitative.
Platt, Dr. Anthony  SW platttm@csus.edu  87069 Research on the state of our national security - post 9/11. Theories of race and crime studies and California historiography. Primary Data Collection. Surveys. Needs Assessment. Program Evaluation. Learning Outcomes. Measuring Physical Fitness & Health Status. Testing & Flexibility. Muscle Strength Testing. Field Testing with Cardio-Respiratory. Fitness & Endurance. Curriculum Development w/ Health Education. Literature Reviews.
Quintanna, Dr. Roberto  KHS quintana@csus.edu   278-4495 Gender differences in hemoglobin oxygen saturation with moderate hypobaric hypoxia. Is heart rate threshold a valid estimation of lactate threshold? Low fat diet results in weight loss and changes in nutrient intake in post-menopausal women. Lipid related endocrine levels across the menstrual cycle with altitude. A randomized double-blind comparison of donor tolerance of 400 ml, 200 ml, and sham red blood cell donation. Validity of syphygmomanometry determined blood pressures during rest and exercise. Beat to beat radial artery blood pressure changes during rest to exercise transitions. Effects of oral saline versus carbohydrate-electrolyte solution on the factors related to orthostatic tolerance. Healthcare Leader Surveys/Correlational & Descriptive Studies. Qualitative Interviews with Family Members & Students.
Raingruber, Dr. Bonnie  NRS walkerbj@csus.edu 85417 The use of Haldol to control delirium in critically ill patients. Using the CressMax computerized communication device to compare intubated patients and critical care nurses’ perspectives regarding communication. Field Research and Quantitative Methodology.
Seid, Dr. Melinda Joy  KHS seidmjd@hhs4.hhs.csus.edu 86451 Reduction of tobacco use among youth, adolescents and young adults.  
Stockert, Dr. Brad  PT bstockert@csus.edu 83619 Balance assessment utilizing the Star Excursion Test in a wide variety of patient and client populations, as well as determining the effects of aging and training on the performance of the Star Excursion Test.  
Taylor, Dr. Susan  SW taylorsa@csus.edu  87174 The effectiveness of the AIDS prevention programs. Survey Research. Phenomenology. Video-Cued research. Meta-Analysis. Health Outcomes Research.
Ullrich, Dr. Susan  NRS ullrichs@csus.edu 87323 Effects of acupressure massage on employees in a high stress work environment in terms of psychological, physiological and organizational outcomes. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of treatment programs for juvenile offender.
Valdez, Dr. Lindy A. KHS lvaldez@csus.edu 84471 Attitude toward physical education of children and their parents  
Willett, Dr. Jayne  KHS willettj@csus.edu 85039 Exercise, diet, and menstrual functions of female body builders. A comparison of exercise and clenbuterol on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Response to stimulation-evoked eccentric muscle contractions in hypertensive rats.