Research

The Institute is currently involved in, or has recently published, the following research:

  • Colorectal cancer screening
  • Occupational Health Survey of Small Businesses in Monongalia County, WV
  • Hypothesis Regarding the Immunologic Response to Nonprotein Molecules: Slica and Beryllium
  • Differences in RA Related Mortality Based on Presumptive Low Use of Silica Containing Skin Products
  • Cost and Outcome Analyses on the Timing of First Independent Medical Evaluation in Patients with Work-Related Lumbosacral Sprain
  • Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Need in Pakistan
  • A Preventive Program for Decreasing Sensitization in Beryllium Workers
  • A Descriptive Study of Injuries and Indemnity Costs of Occupational Injuries in Nursing Homes Using a State Managed Compensation Database
  • A Descriptive Study of Injuries and Indemnity Costs of Occupational Injuries in Nursing Homes Using a State Managed Compensation Database
  • Evaluation of Workers Diagnosed with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
  • Evaluation of "Other Symbols" Abnormalities in the National Coal Workers X-Ray Surveillance Program
  • An evaluation of smoking cessation approaches in a work-insured population

For more on faculty research, please visit: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/Research/Default.aspx.