2017 – 2018
Rehabilitation Science PhD program graduates:
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Abhinandan Batra, Ph.D., MPT
Mentor: Dr. Krista Vandenborne
Track: Movement Science
Dissertation: “Non-Invasive Monitoring of Disease Progression in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy & Collagen 6 Related Dystrophy” -
Sandra Brown, Ph.D., MSOT
Mentor: Dr. Christine Myers
Track: Disability Science
Dissertation: “Examination of the Application of Applied Behavior Analysis Principles on a Child’s Participation in Rehabilitation from the Perspective of the Therapist”Degree awarded: August 2017 -
Sudeshna Chatterjee, Ph.D, MS, BPTH
Mentor: Dr. David Clark
Track: Movement Science
Dissertation: “Measurement of Sympathetic Nervous System Activity to Objectively Assess the Perceived Challenge of Walking during Complex Walking Tasks after Stroke”Degree awarded: August 2017 -
Dominique DuBose, Ph.D., ATC
Advisor: Dr. MaryBeth Horodyski
Track: Movement Science
Dissertation: “The Effect of Sports-Related Concussion on Neuromuscular Function”
Degree awarded: May 2017
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Trevor Lentz, Ph.D., MPT, MPH
Mentor: Dr. Steven George
Track: Disability Science
Dissertation: “Advancing the Understanding of Healthcare Utilization and Costs among Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain” -
Laura Ann Zdziarski, Ph.D., LAT, ATC
Advisor: Dr. Heather Vincent
Track: Movement Science
Dissertation: “Improving Functional Outcomes in Obese Orthopaedic Trauma Patients with an Integrated Care Approach and Early Mobilization”
Degree awarded: May 2017
Student Spotlight
Publications while a student