To collect quantitative data to: -Primarily gain a better understanding of patients' attitudes and preferences regarding end-of-life care management if they were to develop a high-risk skin cancer. To be more specific, we hope to gain a better understanding of how patients weigh their risk of developing skin cancer while taking immunosuppressants versus the risk of transplant rejection should they choose to stop or lower their immunosuppressants. -Determine how far these kidney transplant recipients travel to obtain skin-related care -Determine how frequently kidney transplant recipients obtain skin exams -Determine patients' baseline knowledge regarding risk of skin cancer while taking immunosuppressants, which are medicines that lowers immune systems -Determine the quality of life of individuals with skin cancer who are kidney transplant recipients
We hypothesize a new mentorship program will lead to improved perception about pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery and increase reported competence and confidence related to orthopedic topics delivered through educational sessions.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-tutoring model in enhancing Spanish language proficiency and confidence among first- and second-year medical students enrolled in the CAMPOS program at UNC School of Medicine. By using virtual OSCE-style sessions with more advanced or fluent Spanish-speaking peers, the study aims to provide meaningful, realistic language practice that supports clinical readiness.
The purpose of this study to understand employee reactions to observations about their work environment, specifically emotions experienced from their coworker's behavior.
This study aims to learn about walking behavior in cities across the country to understand where people choose to walk. For the purposes of this study, "walking" includes using a wheelchair or other necessary mobility device. Information you provide will be used to help refine street design.
To compare the effect of bilateral ovarian vein and pelvic vein embolization versus placebo (venography alone) in women with symptoms and signs suggesting venous origin chronic pelvic pain, at least one dilated and incompetent ovarian vein (≥6mm with reflux on any imaging modality) and pelvic varices (≥1 veins, >5 mm diameter) on reducing pain symptoms as measured by difference in visual analog scale (VAS) pain score at 6 months in treatment group vs. control group.
The primary endpoint of this study is to identify factors associated with various types of ocular surface trauma and their response of therapies. Previous medications, ocular history, medical history, laboratory clinical evaluations, surgical procedures, and outcomes will be gathered with the aim of learning more about the clinical findings and management of patients. There will be an emphasis on its associations to positive and negative visual outcomes.
We aim to understand relationships, mental health perceptions, and justice preferences among adolescent girls.
This study will investigate how advanced college students are imagining their career paths and making career plans while facing uncertainties caused by AI. Semi-structured interviews with approximately 30 students will cover students' major and career choices, career values, short- and long-term career projections, ideas about AI's future influence on their career fields of interest, as well as factors involved in shaping these ideas. It will also examine whether and how ideas about the future of AI and work are shaping career planning and job-seeking behaviors in the present.
Redesigning the embryology curriculum in the preclinical Foundation Phase at UNC SOM to make it more interactive and effective.