2005 - 2007

Rony Adam, MD
2007
The Role of Endometrial Biopsy in the Preoperative Evaluation of Menometrorrhagia With and Without Uterine Leiomyomata
Dr. Julia Combs
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Rony Adam

2005
Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Operating Room Performance in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Tarek Harb
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Rony Adam, Dr. Hugh Randall, Dr. Celia Dominguez

Kevin Ault, MD
2006
Microbial Ecology of the Vagina and Its Relationship to Post-hysterectomy Infections
Dr. Khadeja Haye
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Kevin Ault

Sarah L. Berga, MD
2006
Metabolic Disturbances of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sarah Berga

Baseline Ovulation Rates and PCOS
Dr. Marlo Carter
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Sarah Berga, Tammy Loucks, MPH

2005
Metabolic Disturbances of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Sarah Berga, Tammy Loucks, MPH

Baseline Ovulation Rates and PCOS
Dr. Marlo Carter
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Sarah Berga, Tammy Loucks, MPH

Serum Amyloid A and High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Dr. Allison Styne
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Nanette Santoro, Dr. Maureen Charron, and Dr. Phillip Scherer, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Dr. Sarah L. Berga and Dr. Ana A. Murphy, EUSM

Carrie Cwiak, MD, MPH
2007

Emergency Contraception
Dr. Hartaj Gill
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Cwiak

2006

Contraceptive Satisfaction and Continuation in a Postpartum Low-Income Urban Setting
Dr. Monisha Gidvani
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Cwiak - 2006 & 2007

Three- Versus Seven-Day of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Induced Abortion in a High-Risk Population
Dr. Hartaj Gill
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Cwiak

2005
Assessing Desired Qualities and Acceptability of Vaginal Contraception
Dr. Kenny Cunningham
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Cwiak

Barriers to Postpartum Tubal Ligation
Dr. Ian Tilley
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Cwiak

William Dobak, DO, MFM Fellow
2005
Fetal Growth Curves in Hispanic Women
Dr. Adrian Poole
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Denise Raynor, Dr. William Dobak

Celia E. Dominguez, MD

2006 & 2007
Ovarian Blood Flow and Reserve Following Surgical and Medical Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy
Dr. Renee Allen
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Celia Dominguez

2005
Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Operating Room Performance in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Tarek Harb
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Rony Adam, Dr. Hugh Randall, Dr. Celia Dominguez

The Differences in Endometrium in Patients With and Without Endometriosis
Dr. Aimee Schickedanz
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Celia Dominguez, Dr. Ana A. Murphy

Nora Doyle, MD, MPH, MSc
2007

Cost-Effectiveness of Universal Thrombophilia Screening in Women
with a History of Maternal and Fetal Risk Factors
Dr. Padmashree Chaudhury
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Nora M. Doyle

2006
Does Magnesium Sulfate Therapy for
Obstetrical Indications Impact Asthma
Symptoms and Severity in Pregnant Women?
Dr. Christine Proudfit
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Nora Doyle - 2006 & 2007

Thinh Duong, MD

2007

The Utility of Pap Smear and STI Screening in a Community Outreach Program Compared to a Standard Clinical Setting for Hispanic Women
Dr. Khadeja Haye
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Thinh Duong

Jane E. Ellis, MD, PhD

2007

Multifactorial Comparision of Labor Curves Associated with Vaginal
Birth After Ceasarean Section and Spontaneous Vaginal Deliveries
Dr. Joan James
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jane Ellis

Lisa Flowers, MD
2007

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia II in Adolescents
Dr. Amie Kawasaki
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Lisa Flowers

2006
Relationship of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaginitis and Cervical Immune Activation/HIV-1 Co-receptor Expression in Women
Dr. Tamula Patterson-Thomas
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Lisa Flowers, Dr. Frances Priddy

Evaluation of Cytokine Expression in Cervical Neoplasia Using Tissue Microarray
Dr. Adrienne Potts
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Lisa Flowers

2005
Evaluation of Cytokine Expression in Severe Cervical Dysplasia in Patients Treated with Intravaginal Curcumin vs Placebo
Dr. Adrienne Potts
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Lisa Flowers

Relationship of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaginitis and Cervical Immune Activation/HIV-1 Co-receptor Expression in Women
Dr. Tamula Patterson-Thomas
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Lisa Flowers, Dr. Frances Priddy

Jennifer Goedken, MD
2007

A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of Premenopausal Use of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Postmenopausal Bone Mineral Density
Dr. Patricia Fennessy
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jennifer Goedken

2006
Pap Smears as a Predictor of Osteoporosis
Dr. Nicole Macaulay
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jennifer Goedken - 2006 & 2007

Jill Henke, MD

2007

Developing a Questionnaire for Vaginitis. Can We Screen and Treat?
Dr. Nikkia R. Henderson
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jill Henke

Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH
2007

Neonatal Birth Trauma: National Estimates of Rate and Trends Over Time with Emphasis on Predisposing Factors and Characteristics
Dr. Charmaine Moczygemba
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Jamieson

2006
High Risk Human Papillomavirus Reactivation in HIV Positive Women
Dr. Regan Theiler
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Jamieson

2005
Umbilical Cord Blood Screening for Cytomegalovirus DNA
Dr. Regan Theiler
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Jamieson

Michael K. Lindsay, MD, MPH
2007

Morbidity and Mortality of HIV Positive Women Diagnosed During Pregnancy in an Inner City Obstetric Clinic From 1987-2001
Dr. Joby George
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michael Lindsay

2006
A Comparison of the Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in HIV + Women Using AZT versus HAART Therapy to Prevent Vertical Transmission
Dr. Charlotte Burke
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michael Lindsay - 2006 & 2007

2005
Outcomes of Pregestational Diabetes: The Grady Memorial Hospital Experience
Dr. Tasmia Henry
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michael Lindsay

Outcomes of Vaginal Birth after Cesarean in Women with Postdates Gestation
Dr. Ida Rastegar
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michael Lindsay

Placental Tissues from HIV-1 Infected Women Harbor Virally-Infected Mast Cells and Macrophages: Potential Role in Vertical Transmission of Perinatal HIV Infection
Dr. Jane Ellis
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Michael Lindsay, Dr. Bruce Sundstrom

Ana M. Murphy, MD
2006
SED1: Exploring the Role in Human Sperm-Egg Binding
Dr. Susanna Copland
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Barry Shur, Dr. Ana Murphy

2005
The Differences in Endometrium in Patients With and Without Endometriosis
Dr. Aimee Schickedanz
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Celia Dominguez, Dr. Ana A. Murphy

Serum Amyloid A and High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Dr. Allison Styne
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Nanette Santoro, Dr. Maureen Charron, and Dr. Phillip Scherer, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Dr. Sarah L. Berga and Dr. Ana A. Murphy, EUSM

John Park, MD
2006
The Effect of Pre-seed on Sperm Viability and Motility
Dr. Emad Atta
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Donna Session, Dr. John Park

2005
The Effect of Pre-seed on Sperm Viability and Motility
Dr. Emad Atta
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Donna Session, Dr. Moneim Younis, Dr. John Park

B. Denise Raynor, MD
2007

Comparison between the Ultrasound and Digital Exam in Accurately Detecting the Exact Fetal Head Position at Delivery
Dr. Alfred Gendy
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Raynor

2006
Race as a Risk Factor for Preeclampsia
Dr. Christopher Harvey
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Raynor

Analysis of Routine Ultrasound Screening of Cesarean Scars
Dr. Chandler Mohan
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Denise Raynor, Dr. Carlos Torres

Uterine Artery Score and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in a Low-Risk Population
Dr. Carlos Torres
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Raynor

2005
Race as a Risk Factor for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Dr. Christopher Harvey
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Raynor

Prospective Analysis of Routine Ultrasound Screening of Cesarean Scars
Dr. Chandler Mohan
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. B. Denise Raynor, Dr. Carlos Torres

Fetal Growth Curves in Hispanic Women
Dr. Adrian Poole
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Denise Raynor, Dr. William Dobak

Chorioamnionitis and the Risk of Uterine Rupture in Subsequent Pregnancy
Dr. Dian Fogle
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Denise Raynor

Donna R. Session, MD
2006
The Effect of Pre-seed on Sperm Viability and Motility
Dr. Emad Atta
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Donna Session, Dr. John Park

2005
The Effect of Pre-seed on Sperm Viability and Motility
Dr. Emad Atta
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Donna Session, Dr. Moneim Younis, Dr. John Park

Cyril O. Spann, MD
2005
Are USMLE and CREOG Scores Above 200 Associated with Higher Scores on the ABOG Exam?
Dr. Carlos Alarcon
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Hugh Randall, Dr. Cyril Spann

Stephen H. Weiss, MD

2007

Prophylactic Amnioinfusion in Preventing Chorioamnionitis and Endometritis
Dr. Katherine Liu
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Stephen H. Weiss

Nicole Yost, MD
2006 & 2007
Postpartum Contraceptive Choice Among HIV-Positive Women in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Scheduled Cesarean Delivery
Dr. Methodius Tuuli
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Nicole Yost