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