Books and book chapters
Petestas M, Gartner, LP. (2012). Practice Questions with Annotated Answers Neuroanatomy. Jen House Publishing Company. Baltimore, MD.
York AM, Nordengren, FR (2012). E-learning and Web 2.0 Case study: The Role of Gender in Contemporary Models of Health Care Leadership in H. Yang & S. Yuen (Eds), Cases on Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Online Learning: Opportunities and Practices. IGI Global, New York.
Published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
McClellan JL, Davis JM, Steiner JL, Enos RT, Jung SH, Carson JA, Pena MM, Carnevale KA, Berger FG, Murphy EA. Linking tumor associated macrophages, inflammation, and intestinal tumorigenesis: Role of MCP-1. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol.Nov;303(10):G1087-95, 2012.
Pendergast, Kleithermes, Freburger, & Duffy (2012). Claims-based Resource Utilization in Physical Therapy Care: A Comparison of Physician-Referred and Direct Access. Health Services Research, April 2012, 47 (2), pp. 633-654.
Duric V and Duman RS. Depression and treatment response: dynamic interplay of signaling pathways and altered neural processes (2013). Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 70(1): 39-53 [Epub May 2012].
Elsayed M, Banasr M, Duric V, Fournier NM, Licznerski P, Duman RS. Antidepressant effects of fibroblast growth factor-2 in behavioral and cellular models of depression (2012). Biological Psychiatry 72(4): 258-65.
Duric V, Banasr M, Stockmeier CA, Simen AA, Newton SS, Overholser JC, Jurjus GJ, Dieter L, Duman RS. Altered expression of synapse and glutamate related genes in post-mortem hippocampus of depressed subjects (2013). International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 16(1): 69-82 [Epub Feb. 2012].
Mahoney J, Vardaxis V, Moore J, Hall A, Haffner K, Peterson M. Topical ketamine in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2012; 102(3):178-183.
Schmidt M, Akasaka K, Messerly JT and Boyer MP* (2012). Role of Hog1, Tps1 and Sod1 in boric acid tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Microbiology 158:2675 – 2686.
Gillette JC, Stevermer CA, Miller RH, Edwards WB & Schwab CV. (2012). Lower extremity joint moments during carrying tasks in children. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28: 156-164.
Hall M, Stevermer CA & Gillette JC. (2012). Gait analysis post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Knee osteoarthritis perspective. Gait & Posture, 36: 56-60. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.01.003
Gillette JC & Stevermer CA. (2012). The effects of symmetric and asymmetric foot placements on sit-to-stand joint moments. Gait & Posture, 35(1): 78-82. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.08.010
Persechini A, Tran QK, Black DJ, Gogol EP. Calmodulin facilitates electron transfer in endothelial nitric oxide synthase by positioning the reductase domains near the oxygenase domains. FEBS Letters 2013; 587:297-301. Epub ahead of print Dec 22, 2012.
Greenhagen RM, Wukich DK, Jung RH, Vardaxis V, Yoho RM. Peripheral and central bone mineral density in Charcot Neuropathy compared in diabetic and nondiabetic populations. JAPMA; 3: 213-222, 2012.
Yoho RM, Tallerico V, Vardaxis V. Relationship between student academic achievement and clinical performance in podiatric medical education at Des Moines University. JAPMA; 4: 314-318, 2012.
Yoho RM, Antonopoulos K, Vardaxis V. Undergraduate GPAs, MCAT scores, and academic performance the first two years in podiatric medical school at Des Moines University. JAPMA; 6: 446-450, 2012.
Yoho RM, Carrington BA, Dix BA, Vardaxis V. The association of metatarsus adductus to the proximal fifth metatarsal Jones fracture. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery; 51, 6: 739-742, 2012.
Yoho RM, Rivera JJ*, Renschler R, Vardaxis V, Dikis J. A biomechanical analysis of the effects of low-Dye taping on arch deformation during gait. The Foot; 22: 283-286, 2012.
Submitted manuscripts
Fen Du, MD, PhD; Fang Yu, MD, PhD; Yuzhen Wang, MD; Yvonne Hui, BS; Kevin Carnevale, MD; Mingui Fu, MD, PhD; Hong Lu, MD, PhD; Daping Fan, MD, PhD microRNA-155 deficiency attenuates atherogenesis in apolipoprotein E knockout mice by suppressing macrophage inflammation. Athero Thrombo Vasc Bio submitted 12/6/12.
Jianping Li; Kevin Carnevale; Donald DiPette, Scott Supowit Renal Protective Effects of Alpha-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide in Deoxycorticosterone- Salt Hypertension Am J of Physiol – Renal Physiol submitted 8/22/12.
Licznerski, P, Duric V, Banasr M, Alavian KN, Kang HJ, Fournier NM, Jonas EA, Xie P, Kranzler HR, Ursano R, Traumatic Stress Brain Study Group, Molina J, Kleinman J, Krystal JH, Gelernter J, Duman RS (2012). Decreased SGK1 Expression and Function Contributes to PTSD. Submitted to Science
Smith KM, Lidtke R, Oliver, N & Maker J. (2012) Mechanical Comparison of Cortical Screw Fixation versus Locking Plate Fixation in the Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy of the First Metatarsal. Submitted to JFS December 2012.
Crosbie J, Magnussen M, Dornbier R, Iannone A, Steele TA. Statins Inhibit Proliferation and Cytotoxicity of a Human Leukemic Natural Killer Cell Line. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.
Manuscripts in press (accepted but not yet published)
Kundu S, Roome T, Bhattacharjee A, Carnevale KA, Yakubenko VP, Zhang R, Hwang SH, Hammock BD, Cathcart MK. Metabolic products of soluble epoxide hydrolase are essential for monocyte chemotaxis to MCP-1 in vitro and in vivo. J Lipid Res.
Enos RT, Davis JM, Velazquez KT, McClellan JL, Day SD, Carnevale KA, Murphy EA. Influence of Dietary Saturated Fat Content on Adiposity, Macrophage Behavior, Inflammation, and Metabolism: Composition Matters. J Lipid Res.
Dayton P, Feilmeier M, Kauwe M, Hirschi J*. Relationship of frontal plane rotation of the first metatarsal to proximal articular set angle and hallux alignment in patients having tarsal metatarsal arthrodesis for hallux abducto valgus: A case series and critical review of the literature. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Pradhan, P*, and Nguyen, M.L., Early passage neonatal and adult keratinocytes are sensitive to apoptosis induced by infection with an ICP27-null mutant of herpes simplex virus 1. Apoptosis. in press
Scientific/professional plenary or platform publications
Scientific/professional Plenary or platform presentations (including abstracts)
Duffy, P.A. (2012). Comparison of health services use for physician-referred and direct access episodes of care in physical therapy. APTA Insurance Forum, September 13, 2012, Hartford, CT.
Duffy, P.A., & Moore, J. (June 8, 2012). Direct Access: A New Chapter for Patients, Payers, Physicians, and Physical Therapists (2 hours). Tampa, FLA.
Gillette JC, Stevermer CA & Hall M. (2012, August). Movement strategy and arm use redistribute sit-to-stand joint moments. Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics, Gainesville, FL.
Hall M, Stevermer CA & Gillette JC. (2012, July). Long-term neuromuscular adaptations during walking post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology Congress XIX.
Scientific/professional poster presentations
Scientific/professional Poster presentations (including abstracts and on campus events)
Holmes C*, Ashley Smith A*, John D. Bennett , Vassilios Vardaxis. Gender Disparity in Transverse Plane foot Structure Changes with Load
Womack J*, Nguyen T*, Lang A*, Wells S*, John Bennett, Vassilios Vardaxis. Lateral View Radiographic Measurements of the Foot with Load
Carnevale, KA. The role of cPLA2 in Restenosis DMU research symposium 2012.
Carnevale, KA. Group Research in Pathology Education 2012 Winter Meeting January 12- 15, 2012 University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. An Integrated Ultrasound Curriculum (iUSC) for Medical Students: Four Year Experience.
Carnevale, KA. Group Research in Pathology Education 2012 Winter Meeting January 12- 15, 2012 University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. Strategic Planning of GRIPE.
McClinton, S., & Duffy, P.A. (December, 2012). Practice patterns and cost of physical therapy and podiatry management of plantar heel pain. Des Moines University Research Day.
Eggerman, K*, & Duffy, P.A. (December, 2012). Providing health care to the Latino population in central Iowa. Des Moines University Research Day.
Duman RS, Duric V, Banasr M, Adham N, Kiss B, Gyertyan I (2012). Cariprazine Exhibits Dopamine D3 Receptor-Dependent Antidepressant-Like Activity in the Chronic Unpredictable Stress Model of Anhedonia. American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Abstracts (Hollywood, FL)
Duric V, Duman RS (2012). Microarray-based analysis of gene expression in postmortem prefrontal cortex of depressed subjects. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts (New Orleans, LA)
Licznerski, P, Duric V, Banasr M, Alavian KN, Kang HJ, Fournier NM, Jonas EA, Xie P, Kranzler HR, Ursano R, Traumatic Stress Brain Study Group, Molina J, Kleinman J, Krystal JH, Gelernter J, Duman RS (2012). Decreased SGK1 function contributes to PTSD. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts (New Orleans, LA)
Lepack AE, Banasr M, Duric V, Maldonado-Aviles JG, Duman RS, Sanacora G (2012). Effects of the chronic unpredictable stress on GABAergic neurons. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. New Orleans, LA.
Dayton P, Feilmeier M, Kauwe M, Hirschi J*. Relationship of frontal plane rotation of the first metatarsal to proximal articular set angle and hallux alignment in patients having tarsal metatarsal arthrodesis for hallux abducto valgus: A case series and critical review of the literature. Des Moines University Research Symposium, December 2012. Most outstanding poster presentation in movement science.
Mahoney, J. EBM for Dummies: April, 2012, DMU-ACFAS Surgical Seminar, Des Moines, IA.
Mahoney, J. Neutral Position of the Subtalar Joint During Gait Using 3-D Motion Analysis; Poster presentation, October, 2012, Heartland Conference, Des Moines, IA.
Newton AD, Stumbo T, York AM & Nordengren FR (2012). Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Education: Bridging the Gap between Students and Clinical Instructor – Phase III. PT 2012: APTA’s Annual Conference & Exposition.
Newton, AD, Boswell, J, Osterberger, A, & Hansen, A. Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy along with Traditional Physical Therapy for Pediatric Patients: a Case Study. PT 2012: APTA’s Annual Conference & Exposition. June 8, 2012.
Pradhan P* and Marie L. Nguyen, Early Passage Neonate and Adult Keratinocytes are sensitive to Herpes simplex virus-1-Dependent Apoptosis, 31st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI, July 21-25, 2012.
Haberichter J*‡ and Marie L. Nguyen, Inhibition of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Replication by the Telomerase Inhibitor MST-312. 31st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI, July 21-25, 2012. ‡received student travel award to attend conference.
Roberts, S*, Prajakta Pradhan*, and Marie L. Nguyen, Investigation into a Potential Role for Telomerase in the Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Life Cycle, Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, October 7-11, 2012.
Roberts S*, Prajakta Pradhan*, and Marie L. Nguyen, A Telomerase Inhibitor MST-312 Reduces the Efficiency of Herpes Simplex Virus Replication, DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, December 6, 2012.
Roberts S* and Marie L. Nguyen, Telomerase inhibitor MST-312 reduces viral replication of HSV-1 and HSV-2, Mentored Research Closing Program, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, July 20, 2012.
Schmidt M, Boyer M* (2012). Protein acetylation defects delay expression of stress response proteins Tps1p. DMU Research Symposium.
Schmidt M, Miller S, Boyer M* (2012). Boric acid suppresses hyphal growth of Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. DMU Research Symposium 2012.
Sims A*, Boyer M*, Schmidt M (2012). Screening of a comprehensive yeast mutant collection for boric acid resistance. DMU Research Symposium 2012.
Ellison S*, Boyer M*, Schmidt M (2012). Induction of trehalose synthase by boric acid. 2012 DMU Summer Research Program.
Kriescher J*, Boyer M*, Schmidt M (2012). Acetylation of histone H4 during exposure to boric acid. 2012 DMU Summer Research Program.
Schmidt M, Boyer M* (2012). Screening of yeast genome reveals determinants of boric acid resistance. 124th meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science, Mason City, IA.
Smith KM, Geletta S & Langan T*. (2012) Assessment of a Cultural Competency Program in Podiatric Medical Education. Scientific Poster presented at 2012 DMU Research Symposium – First Place: Education
Smith KM, Geletta S & McArdle A*. (2012) The Use of Rubrics in the Improvement of Clinical Evaluation of Podiatric Medical Students. Scientific Poster presented at 2012 DMU Research Symposium
Smith KM, Geletta S & Juels C*. (2012) Examining the Use of High-Fidelity Simulators in a Podiatric Curriculum: The Student’s Perspective. Scientific Poster presented at 2012 DMU Research Symposium
Banks J, Olsen B & Smith KM. (2012) A Case Study: Lower Extremity Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease. Scientific Poster presented at 2012 Heartland Podiatric Scientific Conference
Henslee A* and Steele TA. Statin and Chemotherapeutic Drug Combination Therapy on an Aggressive Natural Killer Cell Leukemia. Experimental Biology Conference, April 21-25, 2012, San Diego, CA.
Steele TA and Henslee A*. Proliferation and Cytotoxicity of an Aggressive Natural Killer Cell Leukemia is Inhibited by Combination Statin and Chemotherapy Treatment. DMU Research Symposium, December, 2012.
Steele TA and Henslee A*. Combined Statin and Chemotherapy Treatment is More Effective than Monotherapy to Inhibit the Proliferation of an Aggressive Natural Killer Cell Leukemia. Abstract submitted for the 2013 American Association for Cancer Research conference.
Stevermer CA & Gillette JC. (2012, June). Stability during sit-to-stand using different movement strategies. 20th International Congress of International Society of Posture & Gait Research. Trondheim, Norway.
Smith K, Katzer K & Stevermer CA. (2012, June). Physician Perception of Physical Therapy for Urological and Gynecological Disorder. APTA Annual Conference. Tampa, FL
Rindfleisch A*, Mercuris K & Stevermer CA. (2012, December). Analysis of Turn Initiation and Termination. 2012 DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA.
Tran QK, Giles J*. Simvastatin improves vascular endothelial functions via calmodulin-dependent activities. The FASEB Journal 2012;26:LB526.
Stencel M*, Francis S, Giles J*, Burgard M*, Tran QK. Endothelial regulation of calmodulin expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. The FASEB Journal 2012;26:LB528.
Burgard M*, Giles J*, Stencel M*, Tran QK. Effects of GPER activation on intracellular Ca2+ stores in the vascular endothelium. The FASEB Journal 2012;26:LB529.
Terry L*, Giles J*, Ver Meer M*, Tran QK. GPER interacts with Stim1 and regulates store-operated Ca2+ entry in vascular endothelial cells. 16th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Physiological Society, Des Moines, IA 9/29/2012. 1st prize undergraduate poster winner.
Stencel M*, Ver Meer M*, Giles J*, Tran QK. Endothelial regulation of calmodulin expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. 16th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Physiological Society, Des Moines, IA 9/29/2012. 3rd prize graduate poster winner.
Giles J*, Firkins R*, Burgard M*, Tran QK. Multifaceted regulation of Ca2+ efflux via the plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase by 17β-estradiol. 16th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Physiological Society, Des Moines, IA 9/29/2012.
Firkins R*, Giles J*, Ver Meer M*, Tran QK. Enhanced interactions between molecular switchers of store-operated Ca2+ entry by 17β-estradiol in the vascular endothelium. 16th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Physiological Society, Des Moines, IA 9/29/2012.
Tran QK, Giles J*. Simvastatin improves vascular endothelial functions via calmodulin-dependent activities. Experimental Biology 2012, San Diego, CA.
Stencel M*, Francis S*, Giles J*, Burgard M*, Tran QK. Endothelial regulation of calmodulin expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. Experimental Biology 2012, San Diego, CA.
Burgard M*, Giles J*, Stencel M*, Tran QK. Effects of GPER activation on intracellular Ca2+ stores in the vascular endothelium. Experimental Biology 2012, San Diego, CA.
Yoho RM, Quinn E, Wiesner R, Williams A. First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis versus implant arthroplasty: which provides higher patient satisfaction and functional outcomes? ACFAS 2012 Scientific Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 1-4, 2012.
Swanson SB, Yoho RM, Fuller KA, Zappasodi FG. Non-union Jones fracture: alternative conservative treatment modalities. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington DC, August 16-19, 2012.
Yoho RM, Antonopoulos K, Vardaxis V. Undergraduate GPAs, MCAT scores, and academic performance the first two years in podiatric medical school at Des Moines University. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington DC, August 16-19, 2012.
York AM & Nordengren, FR (2012). Using the Community of Inquiry Model to Engage Students in Online and Blended MHA Courses. Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) annual conference, Minneapolis MN.
Invited lecturer
(Seminars, Grand Rounds, etc)
Carnevale, KA. DMU Research Symposium Panel Discussion. DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 6, 2012.
Duric V. Role of MKP-1 in the Neurobiology of Depression. Iowa Physiology Society Annual Meeting. Des Moines University, IA
Duric V. Altered MAPK Signaling in Major Depression: The Role of MKP-1. Friday Research Seminar Series, Des Moines University, IA.
Feilmeier, M. “Does getting sutures wet postoperatively increase the incidence of infection? A systematic review of the literature”. Presented at Methodist Grand Rounds, Des Moines, IA. January 2013
Feilmeier, M. “My most interesting case: 1st MPJ fusion after implant arthroplasty”. Heartland Scientific Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2012.
Mahoney, J. Diagnosing metal allergy in surgical patients: March, 2012, Iowa Methodist Grand Rounds, Des Moines, IA.
Means, J. “Common Expressions of Evil in Everyday Life.” A presentation at PrairieFire – a program of spiritual renewal & formation. Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, April 16, 2012.
Means, J. “Ministry to Traumatized Persons.” A presentation with Lisa Beckwith to the Pastoral Care Specialist Program. Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, February 13, 2012.
Newton, AD. “Public Health Disparities between the United States and St. Lucia. Introduction to Public Health, HSCI 150, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa 2012.
Steele TA. Aggressive Natural Killer Cell Leukemia Inhibition by Combination Statin and Chemotherapy Treatment. A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, June 8, 2012.
Steele TA. Aggressive Natural Killer Cell Leukemia Inhibition by Combination Statin and Chemotherapy Treatment. DMU Mentored Student Research Program Lunch and Learn, June 22, 2012.
Yoho RM. DMU Research Symposium Panel Discussion. DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 6, 2012.
Editorial and peer review positions for publications
Cahalan JL. Peer reviewer. Journal of Allied Health.
Duffy, P. Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Healthcare for the Poor and Underserved.
Duric V. Manuscript reviewer: European Journal of Pharmacology
Duric V. Manuscript reviewer: CNS Spectrums
Feilmeier, M. Peer reviewer. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Schmidt, M. Peer reviewer. Eukaryotic Cell.
Schmidt, M. Peer reviewer. Biochemica and Biophysica Acta.
Tran QK. Manuscript reviewer. American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yoho RM. Manuscript peer reviewer. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
York AM, Book reviewer, Cengage Publishing
York, AM, Book reviewer, Mosby Publishing
York, AM, Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Online Teaching and Learning