2023
Hanna Lefebo, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of Maryland-Baltimore
Project: Evaluation of the need for hepatitis B screening prior to the administration of CD-20 directed therapy
David Scott, PharmD
Alma Mater: Thomas Jefferson University
Project: Comparison of rehospitalization rates between patients prescribed oral versus long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications from an emergency department setting
2022
Lauren Denton, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Evaluation of the efficacy of an eGlycemic management system for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the emergency department
Mackenna Boone, PharmD
Alma Mater: West Virginia University
Project: Utilization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal swab screening for vancomycin de-escalation in the empiric treatment of pneumonia
2021
Danielle Casaus, PharmD
Alma Mater: East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton School of Pharmacy
Project: The impact of select medication classes taken prior to hospital admission on mortality and morbidity in COVID-19 patients
Stephanie Karvosky, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Piperacillin-tazobactam versus cefepime for empiric gram-negative antimicrobial coverage in patients with sepsis
2020
Mary Grace Bouldin, PharmD
Alma Mater:University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Glucommander in a community hospital setting
Kevin Straughn, PharmD
Alma Mater:University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Risk factors for antipsychotic continuation after hospital discharge from an intensive care unit
2019
Renésha Henderson, PharmD
Alma Mater: Howard University School of Pharmacy
Project: Incidence of acute kidney injury among patients receiving intermittent infusion versus extended infusion piperacillin/tazobactam
Deanna Malone, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of phenobarbital for the management of acute alcohol withdrawal in the intensive care unit
2018
Desiree Heinz, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of Cincinnati James L Winkle School of Pharmacy
Project: Effect of utilizing a procalcitonin guided protocol on same-cause readmissions for patients with dyspnea
Andrew Darkow, PharmD, MBA
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Evaluation of the utility of procalcitonin in the presence of acute and chronic renal insufficiency
2017
Jordan Carrera, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Risk versus benefit of interrupting oral anticoagulation therapy following gastrointestinal bleed
Lori Mor, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Project: Reducing length of stay in COPD patients using a procalcitonin guided algorithm
2016
Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH
Alma Mater: University of South Florida School of Pharmacy
Project: A single-center retrospective analysis of intravenous acetaminophen in bariatric surgery patients
Mallory Muller, PharmD, MBA
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Evaluation of rifaximin utilization in hospitalized patients
2015
David Hewlett, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of the Pacific Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy
Project: Timing of initial antibiotic administration in patients with sepsis syndrome when admitted via the emergency department at a community hospital
Maria Jansen, PharmD
Alma Mater: Butler University School of Pharmacy
Project: Embracing a nurse driven alcohol withdrawal protocol through quality improvement
2014
Jody Atherton, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Assessing the safety of tranexamic acid in hip and knee arthroplasties at a community teaching hospital
Danielle Hartley, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Association between antibiotic use and length of stay for patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of asthma, bronchitis or COPD
2013
Sidonie M. Nupa, PharmD
Alma Mater: Roseman School of Pharmacy
Project: The renal effects of vancomycin loading doses
Ashley James, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Validation of a weight-based heparin titration protocol: A retrospective cohort study
2012
Allison Fonvielle, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: Validation of risk factors for multidrug resistant organisms in healthcare associated pneumonia: A retrospective study
Molly Flynn, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Project: Patient perception of clinical pharmacists in the community hospital setting: A survey
2011
Rochelle Carlton, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Retrospective evaluation of empiric pneumonia treatment in the emergency room and its influence on antibiotic prescribing following admission
2010
Kathryn P. Crosby, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Improving mechanical ventilation liberation protocol compliance through pharmacist-directed education to critical care staff
2009
Annie Yi, PharmD
Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Project: Retrospective analysis of inpatient utilization of warfarin at Durham Regional Hospital
2008
Tatjana Grgic, PharmD
Alma Mater: Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Project: A retrospective review of naloxone (Narcan) utilization in a community hospital aimed to detect opioid related adverse drug events
