Current RCMAR Scholar Projects
Project #1: Factors Influencing the Decision of
African Americans to Participate in Research
Primary Investigator:
Warachal Faison, M.D.
Mentors: Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., Barbara Tilley, Ph.D.
Project #2:
Culturally Non-Biased Language Assessment In Geriatric Adults
Primary Investigator:
Michele L. Norman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Mentors: Barbara C. Tilley, Ph.D.; Chip Mainous, Ph.D.
Project #3:
Relationship Between Renin Levels and Type/Levels of Medications in CHF
Primary Investigator:
Pam Mazyck, Pharm.D.
Mentors: Kit Simpson, Dr.P.H.; Barbara C. Tilley, Ph.D.
Project #4:
Analysis of the Correlation Between Deletions in Mitochondrial DNA and Prostate Cancer Among African Americans
Primary Investigator:
Carlton D. Donald, Ph.D.
Mentor: Russell A. Norris, Ph.D.
Project #5:
Modeling Study for Examining Screening for Collagen Vascular Diseases in Elderly Racial Subgroups with Interstitial Lung Disease
Primary Investigator:
Jennifer Mazyck-Brown, Pharm.D.
Mentor: Kit N. Simpson, Dr.P.H.
Project #6:
Age, Race, and Knowledge of Donors Registry: Indicators of Willingness to Donate Bone Marrow
Primary Investigator:
Adedayo Onitilo, M.D.
Mentor: Barbara C. Tilley, Ph.D.
Project #7:
Investigations into the role of the ATP-binding cassette transporter-2 (ABCA2) in regulation of cholesterol metabolism and cell signaling in an inflammation model of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease
Primary Investigator:
Warren Davis, Jr., PhD
Mentor: Kenneth Tew, Ph.D.
Project #8:
The Impact of Aging, Diet, and Race/Ethnicity on Insulin Resistance
Primary Investigator:
Vanessa A. Diaz, MD
Mentor: Arch G. Mainous, III, Ph.D.
Project #9:
Assessments and Interventions for African American Elders with Diabetes
Primary Investigator:
Gayenell S. Magwood, MSN, RN
Mentor: Jane G. Zapka, Sc.D.
Project #10:
The Presence of Anti-Epithelial Proteins in Patients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Primary Investigator:
Titus Reaves, Ph.D.
Mentor: Edward Balish, Ph.D.
Project #11:
Effect of Hospital Factors on Type and Rates of Cancer Resection Among Aging Minorities in South Carolina
Primary Investigator:
Nestor Esnaola, M.D.
Mentor: Marvella Ford, Ph.D.
Project #12:
Metabolic bone disease and arterial calcification in Charleston adult females with the metabolic syndrome.
Primary Investigator:
Jimmy Alele, M.D.
Mentor:
RESEARCH SUPPLEMENTS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES:
Funds are available for administrative supplements to existing grants for the support and recruitment of underrepresented minority investigators and students. The aim of these supplements is to attract and encourage minority individuals to enter and pursue health-related research careers in areas within the mission areas of all the awarding components of the NIH.
Supplement #1:
Understanding How Caregivers Engaged in Long-Term Care Manage Medication Administration
Primary Investigator: Ruth Greene, Ed.D.
Mentor: Barbara C. Tilley, Ph.D.
Supplement #2:
Culturally Non-Biased Language Assessment in Geriatric Adults: DAT
Primary Investigator: Michele Norman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Mentor: Barbara C. Tilley, Ph.D.
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