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White spot lesions are an unfortunate but common side effect of orthodontic treatment. Since treatment of white spot lesions after their formation is not guaranteed to be [...]

Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise and overuse of antibiotics is one of the biggest contributors. Diagnostic stewardship (DS), often described as ordering the right [...]

In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Standardized Antimicrobial Administration Ratio (SAAR) to account for underlying differences in pati [...]

This thesis sought to identify and characterize novel drug targets in mycobacteria to aid in the discovery of better treatment options.

The author retains th [...]

Pediatric patients are at risk for morbidity and mortality secondary to medication dosing errors. Unlike with adult dosing, most pediatric medications require weight-bas [...]

The marine environment is a rich source for chemical and biological diversity. Many marine animals are closely associated with symbiotic bacteria. Marine ani [...]

The theory that, in positively charged molecules, longer side chains act as a lancet leading to bacterial disruption remains unproved. Given the flexibility and size of t [...]

Patients with acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) frequently present to primary care clinics. Most of these infections are caused by viruses and are not treatable [...]

Treating viral upper respiratory infections (URI) with antibiotics contributes to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Major drivers of unnecessary prescribing are a pat [...]

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms that can cause chronic, debilitating pulmonary disease, leading to extensive parenchymal destru [...]