Residency Projects

A list of recently completed PGY1 residency research projects is below:

  • Levetiracetam for Seizures Prophylaxis in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  • Evaluation of Hydrocortisone Dosing in the Management of Septic Shock in Adults 
  • Safety and Efficacy of Digoxin Loading Doses in Renal Insufficiency 
  • Impact of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Screening on Antimicrobial Therapy in Non-Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
  • Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices from Hospital to Home for Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Continuous Infusion Ketamine for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients
  • Metoprolol vs. Diltiazem in Heart Failure Patients with Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response
  • Impact of Pharmacist-Initiated Lithium Counseling on Lithium Toxicity and Retention of Knowledge about Lithium
  • Impact of Daily Pharmacist Review of Antimicrobial Agent Dosing in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • The impact of switching from trough-guided to AUC guided vancomycin dosing on hospital resources
  • Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of warfarin vs. DOACs after bioprosthetic valve replacement
  • Comparison of argatroban vs. heparin for VV-ECMO anticoagulation and the impact on patient outcomes and safety
  • De-escalation of empiric vancomycin for pneumonia driven by pharmacist ordering of MRSA nasal screen
  • Impact of MRSA PCR assay and MRSA nasal culture on de-escalation of empiric vancomycin therapy for pneumonia
  • Risk factors for high-dose methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity in the treatment of hematologic malignancies
  • Evaluation of cephalexin for treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis in patients discharged home from the emergency department
  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of Oral Antibiotics for Definitive Treatment of Enterobacteriaceae Associated Bloodstream Infections
  • Characterizing medical residents’ opioid prescribing patterns before and after the implementation of new opioid laws
  • Assessing Oral Anticoagulation after an Acute Ischemic Stroke
  • Evaluating Antipsychotic Use for ICU Delirium in an Academic Medical Center
  • Assessing Adherence to the Medication Components of the Severe Sepsis 3 and 6 – hour Resuscitation Bundle for the Treatment of Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock
  • Comparing Catheter-Directed Alteplase vs. Systemic Alteplase 100mg v. Systemic Alteplase 50mg Associated Bleeds
  • Apixaban Major Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation:  Patient Characteristics, Management and Outcomes
  • Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Versus Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) Following Alteplase for the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Hemodynamic Effects of Dexmedetomidine Compared to Propofol in Critically Ill Adults
  • Evaluation of De-Escalation of Empirically Initiated Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Patients Diagnosed with Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
  • Evaluation of Compliance to an Intravenous Insulin Infusion Protocol in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Evaluation of Specialty Pharmacy Services and Treatment Outcomes for Hepatitis C at a Large Academic Medical Center
  • An Economic Evaluation Comparing Three Different Regimens (Moxifloxacin vs. Levofloxacin vs. Ceftriaxone/Azithromycin) for the Treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia
  • Development, Optimization and Implementation of Trigger Tool Methodology to Improve Identification of Adverse Medication Events
  • Safety and Efficacy of Early Antibiotic Discontinuation in Febrile Neutropenic Patients with Fever of Uknown Origin
  • Impact of Early Administration of Long-Acting Insulin in Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Inpatient Use of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the Effect on Heart Failure
  • Evaluation of Glucose Management in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery