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Graduate Theses

2006

Brandon Frodge: “Whole and Parotid Salivary Biomarkers of Existing Periodontal Disease: A Cross-sectional Study”
Thesis Co-Advisor: Dr. C. Miller and Dr. M. Thomas
Thesis Committee: Dr. R. Kryscio, Dr. L. Cunningham and Dr. M. Thomas.

Roger Robinson: “Incidence of Nasal Floor Perforation Subsequent to Placement of Orthodontic Implant in a Paramedian Position”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. D. Puleo and Dr. M. Thomas

2005

Terry Daniel: "Paramedian Palatal Orthodontic Implant Placement—A Cadaver Study"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas. P. Hicks, M. Al-Sabbagh, D. Puleo.

Charles Dyer: "Median & Paramedian Palatal Bone Thickness Available for Orthodontic Implant Placement: A Cadaver Study"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, P. Hicks, M. Al-Sabbagh, D. Puleo, & R. Haug

2004

King, Chuck: "Salivary Analytes: Correlates with Periodontal Disease"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Craig Miller
Thesis Committee: Drs. C. Miller, Thomas, Laugub, Kryscio

Wright, Holland: "Pre-formed Calcium Sulfate Inserts for Ridge Preservation"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Haug, & Puleo

2003

Carner, Aaron: "The Effects of Various Irrigants on Heat Generation While Placing Implants in a PMMA Model"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jawahir, Saito

Lemmerman, Neal: "External Versus Internal Irrigation and Their Effect on Heat Generation While Placing Implants in a PMMA Model"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jawahir, Saito

2002

Carroll, William: "The Association Between Maternal Periodontal Infections and Birthing Outcome in Rural Eastern Kentucky Population"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jasper, Ebersol

Litterer, Mark: "Ridge Preservation Using a Calcium Sulfate Graft Material"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jasper, McConnell

2001

Avason, Frank: "A Randomized, Double Blind Study of the Analgesic Efficacy of Ibuprofen vs. Diclofenac in the Management of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Samuel J. Jasper
Thesis Committee: Drs. J. Jasper, K. Parrish, Pedigo

Blume, Stacey: "Comparison of a Bioactive Glass With and Without the Use of a Calcium Sulfate Barrier in the Treatment of Molar Class II Furcation: A One-Year Follow-Up Study."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. K. Parrish, Jasper, Sammon

2000

Colon, Walter: "Comparison of Bioactive Glass With and Without the Use of a Calcium Sulfate Barrier in the Treatment of Class II Molar Furcation."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, S. Jasper, P. Sammons, S. Humphrey

Kennedy, Edward: "Calcium Sulfate In Vitro as a Carrier for Antimicrobials Against Known Periodontal Pathogens"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, D. Falace, K Parrish

Rolph, Chuck: "Ridge Preservation Using Bioactive Glass and a Calcium Sulfate Barrier"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. S. Jasper, K. Parrish, S. Humphrey

1999

Ayangade, Oluseyi: "Histologic Comparison of Autologons Gingival Grafts vs. AlloDerm Graft - A Pilot Study."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, Jasper, & Cailleteau

Cherry, Elizabeth: "Thickness and Histology of the Human hard Palate Following Connective Tissue Allograft Surgery"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, Jasper, Beeman, & Cailleteau

1998

Walkinshaw, Scott: "Identification of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Adult Periodontitis"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Jasper, Koszewski, Beeman, & Ms. Humphrey.

1997

Barget, David: "The Influence of Occlusal Prosthetic Material on Force Transfer to a Dental Implant"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Larry Breeding
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kupp, Sammon, Sadler, Breeding

Dawson, Dolph: "Mechanical Properties and Density of Cylindrical Electro-dischargeCompaction on Dental Implants"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Richard Mitchell
Thesis Committee: Drs. Mitchell, Dominici, Kupp, Cailleteau

1996

Betancourt, James: "Analgesic Efficacy of an Ibuprofen-hydrocodone Combination for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain after Periodontal Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. James Matheny
Thesis Committee: Drs. Matheny, Jasper, Kupp, Falace.

Crevicular Fluid Levels With Clinical and Microbiological Indicators of Adult Periodontitis in Rheumatoid Arthritics."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Albert Brown
Thesis Committee: Drs. Brown, Matheny, Kupp, Degnore.

1995

Ash, Dorene: "Development of a Local Drug Delivery Device."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Leo Kupp
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kupp, Matheny, Drummond, Miller, Ashton.

Baechtold ,Lisette: "Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-6 Concentration in Adult Periodontitis."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Leo Kupp
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kupp, Jasper, Calmes, Snow, Cohen.

1993

Hakimi, Negueen (Nicky): "Polyvinyl Alcohol Membranes: A Preliminary Investigation for Use as a Drug Delivery Device in Periodontal Chemotherapy."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Ashton, Drummond, Matheny, Miller.

1992

Sutor, Mark: "Triazolam: Oral Premedication Prior to Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Dembo, Jasper, Kaplan, Matheny.

1990

Graham, Richard: "A Pilot Study to Deterine the Feasibility of Using An Occult Blood Test to Detect Gingival Inflammation."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ray Kopczyk
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk, Matheny.

Henry, Guy: "The Analgesic Efficacy of Post-operative Flurbiprofen as Compared to Acetaminophen With Codeine in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk, Matheny.

1989

Silverstein, Scott: "The Effectiveness of Pre-operative Ibuprofen in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."

1988

Rubino, Thomas G: "Evaluation of Pre-operative Ibuprofen Administration for the Suppression of Post-operative Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk, Matheny.

1987

Kroger, Paul: "The Effects of a Sanguinarine Mouthrinse After Periodontal Surgery"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ray Kopczyk
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Koczyk, Matheny.

1986

Moore, Regan: "Evaluation of Interpore Hydroxyapatite Periodontal Implant Material."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jan Kraal
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kraal, Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk

Cellier, Steven: "A Double Blind Comparison of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen With Codeine in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Matheny.

1985

Linden, Eric T.: "A Comparison of Post-Operative Pain Experience Following Periodontal Surgery Utilizing Two Local Anesthetic Agents (Marcaine and Xylocaine)"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk, Matheny.

1983

Rosenthal, Ira M.: "Relationship of Periodontal Disease to Diabetic Status in Juvenile Diabetes."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan, Kopczyk, Matheny.

Dozier, John: "Tissue Morphology After Respective Periodontal Surgery for the Mandibular Retromolar Area."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jan Kraal
Thesis Committee: Drs. Costich, Kaplan, Kraal, Saxe

1982

Burgoyne, Donald.A.: "The Effects of Stannous Fluoride Mouthrinse on Healing Following Periodontal Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Jasper, Kaplan Kopczyk, Matheny.

1990

1992

Sutor, Mark: "Triazolam: Oral Premedication Prior to Surgery."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams
Thesis Committee: Drs. Abrams, Dembo, Jasper, Kaplan, Matheny.

1993

1995

Ash, Dorene: "Development of a Local Drug Delivery Device."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Leo Kupp
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kupp, Matheny, Drummond, Miller, Ashton.

Baechtold ,Lisette: "Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-6 Concentration in Adult Periodontitis."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Leo Kupp
Thesis Committee: Drs. Kupp, Jasper, Calmes, Snow, Cohen.

1996

1998

Walkinshaw, Scott: "Identification of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Adult Periodontitis"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Jasper, Koszewski, Beeman, & Ms. Humphrey.

1999

Ayangade, Oluseyi: "Histologic Comparison of Autologons Gingival Grafts vs. AlloDerm Graft - A Pilot Study."
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, Jasper, & Cailleteau

2000

Kennedy, Edward: "Calcium Sulfate In Vitro as a Carrier for Antimicrobials Against Known Periodontal Pathogens"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas, D. Falace, K Parrish

Rolph, Chuck: "Ridge Preservation Using Bioactive Glass and a Calcium Sulfate Barrier"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. S. Jasper, K. Parrish, S. Humphrey

2001

2002

Litterer, Mark: "Ridge Preservation Using a Calcium Sulfate Graft Material"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jasper, McConnell

2003

Carner, Aaron: "The Effects of Various Irrigants on Heat Generation While Placing Implants in a PMMA Model"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Jawahir, Saito

2004

King, Chuck: "Salivary Analytes: Correlates with Periodontal Disease"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Craig Miller
Thesis Committee: Drs. C. Miller, Thomas, Laugub, Kryscio

Wright, Holland: "Pre-formed Calcium Sulfate Inserts for Ridge Preservation"
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas
Thesis Committee: Drs. Thomas, Haug, & Puleo

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