The VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), in an effort to promote a greater
understanding and appreciation of research, provides a unique mentorship opportunity for its residents
in the performance of clinical research projects during their residency. Departmental faculty research
mentors, suggested timelines and departmental administrative / financial support is made available for
these research projects.
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Project Title |
Resident(s) |
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A Multicenter Study on the Clinical Utility of PTA Duration in Predicting Global Outcome after TBI |
Tao Chen, MD
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Accessory & Suprascapular Neuropathy, Excision of Trapezius Lipoma |
Chris Dawson
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Anatomic Location of the Lumbar Ramus Communicans Injection Sites |
Dominic Seymore, MD
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Aneurismal SAH and TBI: A Comparison of Rehabilitation Outcomes |
Aaron Jones, MD
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Assessing Pain in Persons with Polytrauma and Differing Cognitive |
Deborah Caruso, MD
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Autonomic Dysreflexia from Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Case Report |
Chris Dawson, MD
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Botulinum Toxin A for Tongue Protrusion and Extrusion Disorder: A Case Report |
Jenny Andrus, MD
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Cardiac Echo Imaging During Orthostatic Stress in Chronic SCI |
Camilo Castillo, MD
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Clinical correlation with MRI findings in L5/S1 radiculopathy |
John Snyder, MD
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Clinical Utility of PTA in Predicting Global Outcome after TBI |
Tao Chen
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Combined trapezius & supraspinatus weakness following excision of a trapezius lipoma: A Case Report. |
Christopher Dawson, MD
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Comparison of rehabilitation outcomes of individuals with central cord syndrome and brown-sequard syndrome |
Anthony DiNicola, MD
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Concurrent validity of four pain intensity scales in persons with polytrauma and cognitive impairment |
Deborah Caruso, MD
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Delayed Diagnosis of Thoracic Spine Plasmacytoma as a Result of Incomplete Imaging. |
Christopher Dawson, MD
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Delayed Dx of Thoracic Spine Plasmactoma as a Result of Imcomplete Imaging |
Chris Dawson, MD
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Detection and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Patients with Fragility Hip Fractures at VCU: How are we doing? |
Fred Dery, MD
Aaron Jones, MD
Chris Dawson, MD
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Early Motor Recovery in sensory incomplete SCI |
Jeremy Hoff, MD
Nick Jasper, MD
Amit Sinha, MD
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Effect of Body Mass Index on Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Site at the Elbow |
Jenny Andrus, MD
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Energy Costs of Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Investigation. |
Ajit Pai, MD
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Functional Measures: Ease of Play in Video Game Play |
Charles Dillard, MD
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Functional Outcome comparison of Central Cord vs Brown-Sequard SCI |
Anthony DiNicola, MD
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Functional Outcome comparisons of Central Cord vs Brown-Sequard SCI |
Tony DiNicola, MD
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Functional Outcomes after Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant for Neuropathic Pain |
Brian Steinmetz, MD
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Functional Outcomes by Level of SCI |
Ajit Pai, MD
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Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Chart Review |
Charles Dillard, MD
Christian Niedswecki, DO, MS
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Health Literacy Among Patient’s Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease |
Ryan Wetzel, MD
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Health Literacy in parkinson's Disease |
Ryan Wetzel, MD
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Hormonal Neuroprotection for Women Following Traumatic Brain Injury |
Robin Enck
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Incidence and Outcomes of Vascular-Related Spinal Cord Injury |
John Gibbs, MD
Sean McKinley, MD
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Open Label Study of Keppra for Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy |
John Snyder, MD
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Pain Assessment in Persons with Polytrauma & Cognitive Impairment |
Debbie Caruso
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Polytrauma database: Outcome Comparison in Blast Injuries |
Luke Robinson, MD
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Posttraumatic Headache: Botulinum Toxin Rx in OEF/OIF Warriors |
Chris Dawson, MD
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Posttraumatic Headache: Efficacy in Botox Toxin Rx in OEF/OIF Warriors |
Costas Soteropoulos
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Prevalence of Amputation after Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Review |
Ajit Pai, MD
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Radiographic and EMG Outcome Predictors for Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections |
John Snyder, MD
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Rehabilitation Outcomes After Infection-Related Spinal Cord Disease: A Retrospective Analysis |
Anthony DiNicola, MD
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Rehabilitation Outcomes following Infectious SCI/D |
Tony DiNicola, MD
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Rehabilitation outcomes following vascular related spinal cord injury |
Amit Sinha, MD
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Rehabilitation Outcomes following Vascular SCI/D |
Jeremy Hoff, MD
Nick Jasper, MD
Amit Sinha, MD
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Repetitive Head Injury Syndrome |
Brian Steinmetz, MD
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Retrospective review of pain relief and functional outcomes after spinal cord stimulator implant |
Aaron Jones, MD
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Retrospective Study of Outcomes after Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant for Neuropathic Pain |
Aaron Jones
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Safety and Efficacy of Sublingual Atropine for Treatment of Sialorrhea |
Jason Edinger, MD
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Spinal Accessory and Suprascapular Neuropathy, Excision of Trapezius Lipoma |
Chris Dawson, MD
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Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Orchialgia |
Ryan Wetzel, MD
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Spontaneous Pneumocephalus Secondary to Shunt Failure : A Visual Vignette |
Camilo Castillo, MD
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TBI Outcome Comparison in Children vs Adults |
Christian Niedzwecki
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TBI Outcomes in Pre and Post-Menopausal Women |
Robin Neck, MD
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Traumatic Brain Injury: A Comparison of Inpatient Functional Outcomes |
Christian Niedswecki, DO, MS
Charles Dillard, MD
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Under-diagnosis of Osteoporosis after Hip Fractures |
Fred Dery, MD
Aaron Jones, MD
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