Current Research
Researchers at National University are currently involved in a wide variety of research projects. Select a category below to explore our current studies.
Occasionally National University seeks volunteers to participate in research studies. Opportunities will be posted below when they are available.
Research in Basic Science
Researchers at National University have conducted groundbreaking research in the basics sciences, especially in respect to key findings that impact complementary and alternative medicine. Below you can read summaries of recent and ongoing projects in basic sciences.
Neuromusculoskeletal
Relationship of
Cavitation to Gapping Following Spinal Manipulation
Principal Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD
A Novel and
Accurate Palpation Method for Identification of the L4 Spinous
Process
Principal Investigator: Scott Selby, DC; Faculty Mentor:
Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD
Sound and
Vibration Recordings from the Lumbar Z Joints During Normal Motion
and Spinal Manipulation
Principal Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD
Relationship
Between Z Joint Morphology and Cavitation
Prinicpal Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD
Ultrasound assessment of the spine before, during
and after spinal manipulation
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD
Assessment of Z Joints Using Sound and Vibration
Recordings and Ultrasound Imaging of the Spine Before, During, and
After Spinal Manipulation
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD
Assessing spinal degeneration using
ultrasound
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD
Utilizing a Spine Phantom To Assess
Accelerometry
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, D.C., Ph.D.
Histological Assessment of Progressive Facet Joint
Osteoarthritis Following Lumbar Spinal Hypomobility
Principal Investigator: Josh Little, D.C., Ph.D. (St. Louis
University); Co- Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, D.C., Ph.D.
(NUHS)
A Toxicological Study of the Mechanisms of
Hepatotoxicity in the Presence of ETHO and APAP
(Acetaminophen)
Principal Investigator: Antonio Bifero, D.C.
Research in Clinical Science
Tracking treatment applications and various practices in the clinical field is an important category of research. Such findings help practitioners deliver a higher quality of patient care. Below are National University's current projects tracking the effectiveness and clinical applications of specific treatment modalities.
Neuromusculoskeletal
Attitudes
Towards Chiropractic Care Amoung Healthcare Community in Ghana,
Africa
Prinicipal Investigator: Dana Madigan, BS; Faculty Sponsor:
Barbara M. Sullivan, PhD
Use of Shoe Orthotics In Chiropractic
Practice
Principal Investigator: Jerrilyn Cambron, D.C., Ph.D.
The Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of a Novel
Therapeutic Modality Consisting of Vibration Therapy Plus Traction
in Combination with Multidirectional Unweighted Treadmill Gait
Training for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain
Principal Investigator: Gianni Maddalozzo, Ph.D. Faculty Sponsor:
Kristine Aikenhead, D.C
Non-Neuromusculoskeletal
Massage Therapy
Research Network (Massagenet) Demographic Survey
Principal Investigator: Jerrilyn A. Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD
Massagenet
Initial Client Survey
Principal Investigator: Jerrilyn A. Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD
Survey of
Medical Conditions of Clients Attending a MassageNet Therapist
Practice
Principal Investigator: Jerrilyn Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD
Research in CAM Education
There is a growing need for research in education within complementary and alternative medical fields. National University promulgates original research in educational strategies for complementary and alternative medical fields.
Curriculum
Development in Evidence-Based Practice
Principal Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD,
Co-Investigators: Jerrilyn Cambron, DC, PhD, Thomas Grieve, DC,
Barbara Sullivan, PhD
Case Study
Initiative (CSI)
Principal Investigator: Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD,
Co-Investigator: Jerrilyn Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD
Health
Communities and Healthy Minds and Bodies: How Do Chiropractic
Educational Institutions Promote Health in Their
Communities?
Principal Investigator: Claire Johnson, DC
Intern Experiences Within A Clinical
Trial
Principal Investigator: Jerrilyn Cambron, D.C., Ph.D
A Survey On Volunteerism Of Massage
Therapists
Principal Investigator: Dana Madigan, D.C
Occupational History Taking Attitudes And
Behaviors
Principal Investigator: Dana Madigan, D.C.
Quality Assessment Of Case Reports On A Technique
Website
Principal Investigator: Dana Madigan, D.C., MPH
Massage Therapist Work-Related Musculoskeletal
Disorders (WRMSKDA)
Principal Investigator: Dana Madigan, D.C., MPH
Comparison Of Online To Face-To-Face Instruction
For Anatomy Review In A Third Year Clinical Course
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, D.C., Ph.D
Student Awareness Of Nuhs Research
Principal Investigator: Gregory Cramer, D.C., Ph.D.
Post-Graduate Clinical Residencies In Chiropractic
Medicine: A Phenomenological Study Of Residency Graduates
Principal Investigator: Christopher Arick, D.C., M.S..
Academic Library Usage Contributes Positively To
Student Academic Success
Principal Investigator: Patricia Genardo, M.L.I.S.
