Marietta College Physician Assistant Program is proud of the student and faculty published work as a result of the Capstone project, as well as alumni who have been published after graduation. To view a published article, click on the link.
PUBLISHED WORKS since March 2007
69 - Planey, T; Grosel, J. Review of PCOS with an Emphasis on Fertility, Prenatal Care, Pregnancy and Postpartum Care. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA). Accepted for publication-date to be determined.
68 - Lehner,L.; Sarap, M. Portal Vein Thrombosis Associated with Acute Cholecystitis. Case Report. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA): June 2024 37(6): p. 34-36. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/fulltext/2024/06000/portal_vein_thrombosis_associated_with_acute.6.aspx
67 - Judy, Megan MSPAS, PA-C; Sams, David MS, MSPAS, PA-C; Poulton, Stephon PharmD. Maximizing patient safety when prescribing opioids for pain management. Review Article. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA): September 2023 36 (9): p.1-6.
66 - Melnick, N; Pierce, B Lymphadenopathy secondary to tattoo ink in a patient with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) January 2022 35(1):29-32. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2022/01000/Lymphadenopathy_secondary_to_tattoo_ink_in_a.5.aspx
65 - Alten, K. (2023) A Case Report of Repeat Methotrexate Failure in Ectopic Pregnancy during In Vitro Fertilization. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases-Reviews, 2/28/2023.
64 - Nelson, C; Pierce, B Complications of a congenital iris cyst in a newborn, JAAPA: August 2021 34(8): p 40-42 https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2022/06000/An_overview_of_esophageal_atresia_and.7.aspx
63 - Terracino, B., Sams, D. (in press). A Difficult Diagnosis. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistant (JAAPA).
62 - Judy, M., Poulton, S., Sams, D. (in press). How Can Providers Maximize Safety in Regards to Prescribing Opioid Medications for Pain Management? Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA).
61 - Alten, T. K., Alten, K. W. (2021). A Case Report of Possible Superfetation with Evidence of Ultrasound Findings, Gestational Age Calculations and Postnatal Complications. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases – Reviews, 5/10/2021
60 - McGowan, N, Grosel, J. An Overview of Esophageal atresia and Tracheoesophageal fistula Review Article Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) June 2022; 35(6) p. 34-37. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2022/06000/An_overview_of_esophageal_atresia_and.7.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&collectionId=2
59 - Melnick, N; Pierce, B Lymphadenopathy secondary to tattoo ink in a patient with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) January 2022 35(1):29-32.
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2022/01000/Lymphadenopathy_secondary_to_tattoo_ink_in_a.5.aspx
58 – Johnson (Yanico), E; Grosel, J. Migrainous infarction: A serious complication of a common condition. Review Article. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA): July 2023 36(7): p. 30-34 https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2023/07000/Migrainous_infarction__A_serious_complication_of_a.7.aspxw
57 - Flagg C, Pierce B. Essential Thrombocythemia in a 15-year-old Female: Presentation, Workup, and Treatment Considerations in the Pediatric Population. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology. Accepted for publication – date to be determined.
56 - Collins, M, Dewitt, M. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. September, 2020; 33 (9) p 34-37 https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2020/09000/Fecal_microbiota_transplantation_in_the_treatment.6.aspx
55 - Grosel, J, Melendez, M. Case report: ACE Inhibitor Induced Angioedema Causing Small Bowel Obstruction. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. August, 2020; 33 (8) p28 – 31. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2020/08000/ACE_inhibitor_induced_angioedema_causing_small.6.aspx
54 - Sheikh, S, Grosel, J Case Report: Hijab pin inhalation Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) July 2020; 33(7) p27-29. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2020/07000/Hijab_pin_inhalation.6.aspx
53 - Miller, E, Grosel, J A review of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) April, 2020; 33 (4): 23-28. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2020/04000/A_review_of_Ehlers_Danlos_syndrome.3.aspx
52 - Fairbanks, Z; Pierce, B Total Knee Arthroplasty – Is the Tourniquet Necessary? JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants October-December 2019 https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjopa/Fulltext/2019/12000/Total_Knee_Arthroplasty__Is_the_Tourniquet.4.aspx
51 - Connelley, A; Grosel, J Leber Congenital Amaurosis in a Young Female Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) October, 2019; 32(10): 1-4.
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2019/10000/Leber_congenital_amaurosis_in_a_young_female.16.aspx
50 - Huber, M, Grosel, J, Showen, C Recognizing Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. July, 2019; 32 (7): 30-33. Case Report published on-line 6/25/2019. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2019/07000/Recognizing_abdominal_wall_endometriosis.6.aspx
49 - Verkest, V, Martin, P, Agrawal, R Why Does This Patient have Chronic Diarrhea. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. January, 2019; 32 (1): 52-53.
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2019/01000/Why_does_this_patient_have_chronic_diarrhea_.13.aspx
48 - Buckley B, Pierce B. Targeted inhibition of the BRAF pathway in a patient with stage IV melanoma. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2018;31(5):24-26. doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000530293.13871.69
47 - Orewiler, T, Grosel, J. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: There is Nothing Funny About It. JB&JS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants October 17, 2018doi: 10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.17.00048https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjopa/Citation/latest/Cubital_Tunnel_Syndrome__There_Is_Nothing_Funny.99931.aspx
46 - Rao, R , Grosel, J Acute portal vein thrombosis in a 59-year-old male with JAK2 V617F mutation
Radiology Case Reports December, 2018 13(6) 1249-1255 Published on-line September, 2018 prior to print.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043318302486
45 - Carpenetti, P Grosel, J Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Presenting with Subclavian Vein Thrombosis Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. February, 2018; 31 (2): 1-4. Case Report
https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2018/02000/Thoracic_outlet_syndrome_presenting_with.16.aspx
44 - Luffy, L, Grosel, J, Thomas, R, So, E Plantar fasciitis: A review of treatments Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. January, 2018; 31 (1): 20-24. CME article.
http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2018/01000/Plantar_fasciitis__A_review_of_treatments.4.aspx
43 - Dubis, L; Collins, M Treatment options in immune thrombocytopenia Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. December, 2016; 29 (12) 59-63.
http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2016/12000/Treatment_options_in_immune_thrombocytopenia.9.aspx
42 - Swickard, A, Grosel, J Complicated Meckel Diverticulum in a 15-year-old boy. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. November, 2016; 29 (11). http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2016/11000/Complicated_Meckel_diverticulum_in_a_15_year_old.15.aspx
41 - Schwieterman, C.; Sarap, M; Childers,J A rare case of iron-deficiency anemia rapidly progressing to a life-threatening event Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants May, 2016; 29(5) 37-39.
http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2016/05000/A_rare_case_of_iron_deficiency_anemia_rapidly.6.aspx
40 - Downs J, Childers, W A patient with Factor V Leiden mutation and a related pulmonary embolism. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. February, 2016; 29(2) 34-35. http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2016/02000/A_patient_with_Factor_V_Leiden_and_a_related.5.aspx
39 - Howard, T, Grosel, J Updated Guidelines for Lipid Screening in Children and Adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. March, 2015; 28 (3) 30-36.
http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2015/03000/Updated_guidelines_for_lipid_screening_in_children.4.aspx
38 - Nichols A, Grosel J. The case for vegetarianism in the fight against heart disease. Clinical Advisor. 2014; 17(8): 24-38.
http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/the-case-for-vegetarianism-in-the-fight-against-heart-disease/article/361676/
37 - Rockhold, J, J Childers Emerging Antibiotic Resistant Organisms Advance for NPs and PA s online July 4, 2014.
http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Keep-an-eye-on-these-emerging-pathogens-2.aspx
36 - Casto,J, Childers, J A woman with sensory deficits, paresthesias, and ataxia Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants: March 2014 27 (3) 43-48 http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Abstract/2014/03000/A_woman_with_sensory_deficits,_paresthesias,_and.8.aspx
35 - Stratton, E, Childers J. Autonomic Dysreflexia: A health danger in patients with high spinal cord injuries. Advance for NP’s and PA’s. Web only. Posted on November 28th,2013. http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Autonomic-Dysreflexia.aspx
34 - Steinke, A, Grosel, J A guideline to efficiently treating traumatic brachial artery injury. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. December, 2013; 26 (12) 1-4. http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2013/12000/A_guideline_to_efficiently_treating_traumatic.16.aspx
33 - Sommers J, Collins M. Meniscal tears: repair or resect. Journal of Orthopedics for Physician Assistants. Fall 2013.
http://thejopa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Issue-2.pdf
32 - Brown,J. Grosel,J Anastomotic Leak after Bowel Resection Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. August, 2013; 26 (8) Online only http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2013/08000/Anastomotic_leak_after_bowel_resection.19.aspx
31 - Giesken B, Collins M. A 46 Year Old Female Diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. May 2013. http://journals.lww.com/jaapa/Fulltext/2013/05000/A_46_year_old_woman_with_postural_orthostatic.6.aspx
30 - Klinchenko, A., & Childers Jr, W. Aplastic anemia following viral hepatitis. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 26(10), 39-41.
29 - Konerth, M, Childers J. Exercise: A possible adjunct therapy to alleviate early Parkinson disease. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2013;26 (4) p. 30-33.
28 - Wolfe, B and Grosel, J. Case Report: Hashimoto’s encephalitis: Connecting the pieces of a puzzling disease. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants March, 2013 26(3) p.36-42.
27 - Childers Jr. , W., May, R., & Ball, N. (2013). An assessment of psychological stress and symptomatology for didactic phase physician assistant students. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 23(4), 35-38.
26 - Morris, L & Collins, M. A patient with unilateral idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants January, 2013 26(1) p.32-35 Case report.
25 - McGonigal Huser, M & Grosel, J. Children and radiation risk in the age of increased utilization of CT. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants January, 2013 26(1) p.36-40. Review article.
24 - Seavy, L & Grosel, J Accelerated cardiovascular disease in patients with lupus: A review. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants December, 2012 25(12) p.28-32 CME review article
23 - Pierce, B, Grosel, J, Petty, G Case report: A large retroperitoneal mass turns out to have an unusual cause. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. July, 2012 25(7) p.42-45.
22 - Ramsey, EA, Ramsey, BL, Childers, JL. Floppy Iris Syndrome: A drug-related complication of cataract surgery. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. May, 2012 25(5) p.37-41.
21 - Berry, CR, Sarap, MD, Childers, JL. Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Aided Diagnosis of Obstructing Crohn’s Disease. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. May, 2011; 24 (5)
20 - Schupp, K., & Childers Jr, , W. Hearing loss in adolescents. Advance for Physician Assistants 3(3), 24-26. March, 2012.
19 - Brame, G., & Childers Jr., W. (2011). Cardiac biomarkers: current standards, future trends. Clinician Reviews, 21(10), 30-35. Retrieved from http://www.clinicianreviews.com/digitalE.aspx
18 - Isennock, M MPAS, PA-C & J Grosel, MD Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Can you recognize this complex diagnosis? . Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) January, 2011 24(1) p. 22-27. CME article
17 - Stebbins M. Neuroblastoma: Management of a common childhood malignancy. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA). November, 2010; 23(11) p.24-26, 51 Jennifer Childers advisor
16 - Sarap A, PA-C; Sarap M, MD; Childers J, PA-C. Small bowel necrosis in association with jejunal tube feeding. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA). November, 2010; 23(11) p.28-32
15 - Stephenson, T, PAC and G. Stewart EdD, ATC PCOS: Clinical presentation guides treatment of this multifaceted disease. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) October, 2010, 23(10). CME article.
14 - Mooney, T, and Hogan, P Pyloric Stenosis: Exploring all the options. Advance for PAs and NPs, October, 2010 Online article. http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Feat…
13 - Kober T, Collins M. BRCA gene testing in a woman with a family history of cancer. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. On-line case report. August 2010.
12 - Lemasters, C. PA-C and J. Grosel, MD Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: An often missed diagnosis in athletes. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) June, 2010 23(6) p.42-46. CME article
11 - Battle, J, & Childers, W. (2010). Sports concussions & cervical spine injuries. Advance, (April, 2010), Digital supplement.
10 - Malson, Heather MS, PA-C and Gloria M. Stewart, EdD, PA-C SSRIs, Depression & Suicidality in Adolescents. Advance for Physician Assistants Vol. 18 Issue 3 Page S31. March 16, 2010
9 - Knotts, JL, & Childers Jr, WA. (2009). A new verdict for hormone therapy: safe for younger women. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 22(12), 47-51.
8 - Frazee, S. PA-C and J. Grosel, MD "Defensive Medicine: Right or Wrong?" Advance for Physician Assistants. Digital Supplement July 2009 17(7) p. S8-S10.
7 - Washkewicz, Tiffany, MPAS, PA-C Systemic Scleroderma: The Truth Beneath a "Skin Disease" Clinician Reviews 2009:19(3):9-11, 15-16 http://www.clinicianreviews.com/index.php?id=26596&cHash=071010&tx_ttne…
6 - Hochwalt, Cristina PA-C, MPAS and Rita Anderson, MD, PhD Case Report - Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bariatric gastric bypass in an adolescent: An obese teenager’s gastric bypass results not only in weight loss and a healthier lifestyle but also in resolution of her type 2 diabetes and other comorbidities. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) April 2009 22(4) p. 27-30. John Grosel, MD – Advisor
5 - Anderson,L PA-C and J. Grosel, MD “Ovarian Cancer: The Search for an Accurate Screening Tool” Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) February, 2009 22(2) p.22-25. CME article (acknowledgement 4/09)
4 - Leach A, Collins M. Is my child autistic? Helping parents understand a difficult diagnosis. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2009; 22 (1).
3 - Connor M, Collins M. Human papillomavirus infection and the HPV vaccine: What are the facts? Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2008; 21 (10).
2 - Stradley, S, PA-C, MS, ATC; R. Backs, PA-C, ATC; J. Grosel, MD; C. Kaeding, MD. Hamstring avulsion repair without using a flexion splint. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) January, 2008 21(1) p.33-37. The Surgical Patient article.
1 - Saft,S Sarap,M Anaphylaxis during Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) September, 2007 20(9) p.26-28. The Surgical Patient article.