Consultations* of Faculty (June 2006- March2009)

* All projects in the Statistical Consulting Laboratory are screened and

approved by the Director, Dr. Moschopoulos.

  1. A study on Texas enrollment and cost of attendance in higher education with Mr. Carlos Hernandez, UTEP Education Ph.D. Candidate, 2009.
  2. A model for competitive advantage of companies, Mr. Michael Gonzalez, UTEP Business Ph.D. Student, 2009.
  3. Consultation for NSF grant with Dr. Brian Sneed & Dr. Eric Freudenthal, UTEP Computer Sciences and Career Services, 2009.
  4. Modeling fundraising trends. Consultation with UTEP Development Office - Research and Advancement, 2009.
  5. Manuscript review for Unidad de Investigacion in Cuidad Juarez, 2009.
  6. Grant writing and review of NIH/RCMI grant application, 2008. Grant pending approval by NIH, March 2009.
  7. Analysis of passing rates of MATH 1320 with and without the Booster course with UTEP Dept. of Mathematical Sciences. 2007-2008.
  8. A study of bus passengers on gastrointestinal and other illnesses with Dr. Luis Escobedo, Texas Department of State Health services, 2007.
  9. A study on TAKS achievement rates with Ms. April McGlothlin, UTEP student, 2007.
  10. Time series modeling with student of Dr. Wen-Yee Lee, UTEP Environmental Science, 2007.
  11. A study for a research paper with Dr. June Kan-Mitchell, BBRC, 2007.
  12. Graduate student thesis study with Ms. Tasha (Dr. Nigel Ward, advisor), UTEP Computer Science, 2006
  13. Modeling asthma and pollution in Phoenix with Dr. Sara Grineski, UTEP Sociology, 2008.
  14. Case-Crossover Design Study of Health Effects of Sand Storms, UTEP Mathematical Sciences, 2007.
  15. Study on PM10 as preliminary work for grant proposal withDr. Tom Gill, Dr. Amista Salcedo, and Dr. Sara Grinesk, UTEP Geology, Health Sciences-Pharmacy and Sociology respectively, 2007.
  16. Pollution project on PM10, asthma hospitalizations, asthma prescriptions with Dr. Tom Gill, UTEP Geology, 2007.
  17. A morphological study on ants of the Genus Solenopsis with Mr. Jose Pacheco and advisor Dr. MacKay, Biology, 2006.
  18. An NIH proposal for Dr. Francisco Soto Mas and Ms. Gloria Villaverde, UTEP Education - Teacher Education, 2008.
  19. Generation of a database, training and supervising for student of Dr. Francisco Soto Mas, UTEP Education - Teacher Education, 2008.
  20. A study on student enrollment with Mr. Gustavo Monzon, UTEP Admissions and Recruitment, 2009.
  21. A study on resistance training programs for men versus womenwith Dr. Sandor Dorgo, UTEP Kinesiology, 2008-2009.
  22. An NIH proposal on linguistic contributors to health disparities with Dr. Holly Jacobson, UTEP Languages and Linguistics, 2009.
  23. Modeling the effects of drugs on metabolic lipid with Dr. Sid Das, BBRC, 2007-2009.
  24. A study on student enrollment and retention with Ms. Ann Darnell, MIE, 2009.
  25. A study on the effects of afitness program for Middle School children with Dr. Rockie Pederson, UTEP Kinesiology, 2009.
  26. An NIH proposal on translation and cultural adaptation of cancer instruments with Dr. Gloria McKee, UTEP Nursing, 2009.
  27. A study on patient care and services at Thomason Hospitalwith Dr. Robert Anders, UTEP Nursing, 2008-2009.
  28. A study on depression and diabetes with Ms. Guillermina Solis, UTEP Health Sciences Ph.D. student, 2008-2009.
  29. A study of students taking English courses and labels as multilingual with Mr. Todd Ruecker, UTEP English, 2009.
  30. Experimental data analyses for updating Statistics 2380 as part of an NIH Curriculum MARC Phase II grant (PI-Aley) with Dr. Joan Staniswalis, UTEP Mathematical Sciences, 2008-2009.
  31. A biomechanics reliability study with Dr. Mary Carlson, UTEP Physical Therapy, 2008-2009.
  32. A study on the effects of copper on Honey Mesquite with Dr. Judith Ellzey and Ms. Marian Viveros, BBRC, 2008-2009.
  33. A Center for Border Health Research (CBHR) funded mental health-diabetes study with Dr. Leticia Lantican, UTEP Nursing, 2008-2009.
  34. A grant proposal on different studies on desert zooplankton communities with Dr. Elizabeth Walsh, BBRC, 2008.
  35. A study of an exercise program for the elderly with Dr. Kristynia Robinson & Dr. Sandor Dorgo, UTEP Nursing and Kinesiology respectively, 2007-2008.
  36. A study on knee joint laxity for men versus women with Dr. Darla Smith and Mr. Danny Medrano, UTEP Kinesiology, 2008.
  37. A reliability study of intensity versus muscle response with Dr. Anuja Chhabra, UTEP Speech and Language Pathology, 2008.
  38. A study involving the Heimlich-Baca maneuverwith Dr. Jose Baca, El Paso physician, 2008.
  39. Ametabolic syndrome study of women with Dr. Chantal Vella, UTEP Kinesiology, 2007-2008.
  40. AHispanic Health Disparity Research Center (HHDRC) funded cancer study and mental health-diabetes study with Dr. Leticia Lantican, UTEP Nursing, 2008.
  41. A church survey of activities for a possible grant proposal with Ms. Ashley Greenup, UTEP student, 2008.
  42. AnObsessive Compulsive Disorder study with Dr. Tom Olson, UTEP Nursing, 2007-2008.
  43. Astudy on the palatability of the rotifers to invertebrate predatorswith Dr. Elizabeth Walsh, BBRC, 2006-2008.
  44. Cytotoxicity experiments on cell viability when treated with drugs with Dr. Rosa Maldonado and Ms. Diana Lara, BBRC, 2007-2008.
  45. A study on women's beliefs and attitudes toward mammography screening and fatalism with Dr. Gloria McKee, UTEP Nursing, 2007-2008.
  46. A study on gene expressions in tumor samples with Dr. Zsuzsanna Nagy, BBRC, 2007-2008.
  47. A proposal for Fullbright scholarship with Ms. Raquel Sruh, UTEP Education student, 2008.
  48. A study of compounds using assays with Dr. Carolina Lema Herrera, BBRC, 2008.
  49. A study on faculty survey of technology infusion with Dr. Carolyn Awalt, UTEP Education, 2008.
  50. A study on environmental health effects in asthmatic children with Mr. Amit Raysoni, UTEP Engineering student, 2008.
  51. ACBHR funded hospice and end of life care study with Dr. Carolyn Adams, UTEP Nursing, 2006-2008.
  52. A study on mice infected with bacteria with Dr. Oscar Ramirez, BBRC, 2008.
  53. The use of SAS in data analyses with Dr. Ines Anchondo, TTUHSC Department of Pediatrics, 2008.
  54. A lead study on the Community-Based Participatory Research in Environmental Health with Dr. Maria Amaya, UTEP Nursing, 2006-2008.
  55. A study of pollution effects on enzyme levels with Dr. Wen-Yee Lee, UTEP Chemistry, 2008.
  56. AnNIH proposal on the effect of environmental intervention of students with Dr. Francisco Soto Mas, UTEP Education, 2008.
  57. A proposal on animal experiments with Dr. Rosa Maldonado, BBRC, 2008.
  58. Amicroarray study on treated vs. control cells with Dr. Renato Aguilera, BBRC, 2008.
  59. A study on interviewer effect on candidate scoring with Ms. Blanca Campa, El PasoCommunity College, 2008.
  60. A mice microarray study with Dr. Jeremy Ross, BBRC, 2008.
  61. A study of diagnosis of appendicitis with Dr. Angel Morales, TTUHSC - Surgery Dept., 2007-2008.
  62. A study on post traumatic stress syndrome with Ms. Christine Urrabazo,UTEP Nursing, 2008.
  63. A study of generating maps with Dr. Pinheino da Silva, UTEP Computer Science, 2008.
  64. A proposalto the Obsessive, Compulsive Foundations with Dr. Tom Olson, UTEP Nursing, 2008.
  65. AnNIH diabetes study with Dr. Nelda Martinez, UTEP Nursing, 2007-2008.
  66. A study on parasite infestation in mice with Dr. Lillian Mayberry and Ms. Zaineb Al Dahwi, BBRC, 2006-2008.
  67. A survey of social work graduates with Dr. Mark Lusk, UTEP Social Work, 2007.
  68. A SCERP proposal on environmental exposures and health with Ms. Patricia Juarez, UTEP Center for Environmental Resource Management (CERM), 2007.
  69. A study on health care access with Ms. Rena Di Gregorio, UTEP Nursing, 2007.
  70. An HHDRC funded study on diabetes adherence behaviors with Dr. Emily Haltiwanger, UTEP Health Sciences, 2006-2007.
  71. A study on patient improvement over time with Dr. Nazila Hafezi, UTEP Engineering, 2007.
  72. Amicroarray studyon flies with Dr. Renato Aguilera, BBRC, 2007.
  73. Abioassay study with cancer stages with Dr. Robert Kirken and Dr. Jeremy Ross, BBRC, 2007.
  74. Amice arsenic study with Dr. Judith Ellzey, BBRC, 2007.
  75. A proposal to the Hogg Foundation on a collaborative care model with Dr. Leticia Lantican, UTEP Nursing, 2007.
  76. A study of student understanding of the concept of diversity, Mr. Orbie Stewart, Park University, El Paso, 2007.
  77. A study of graduation for UTEP students with Dr. Roy Mathew, UTEP CIERP, 2006-2007.
  78. A proposal to John Hopkins University on alleviating pain in research animals with Dr. Jimmy Vigo, El Paso Community College, 2007.
  79. A proposal to the Fund for the Improvement of Post-secondary Education on an educational intervention with Dr. Mary Carlson, UTEP Physical Therapy, 2007.
  80. A study of exercise and free-roaming dogs with Dr. Jane Poss, UTEP Nursing, 2006-2007.
  81. CBHR proposal on cancer patients in El Paso with Dr. Audree Reynolds, UTEP Physical Therapy, 2007.
  82. CBHRproposal on hypertension in women using birth control pills with Dr. Leticia Fernandez, UTEP Sociology and Anthropology, 2007.
  83. A study on the effects of diet and chronic stress on body weights of rats with Ms.Shuwen Liang (Dr. Louis Irwin, advisor), BBRC, 2007.
  84. A study on involvement of parents in children’s education with Ms. Sandra Munoz, University of Phoenix, 2007.
  85. CBHR proposal on foot structure in children with Dr. Veni Kong, UTEP Kinesiology, 2007.
  86. CBHR proposalon obesity in Hispanic women, Dr. Chantal Vella, UTEP Kinesiology, 2007.
  87. A study on movement therapy for student behavior with Ms. Renee Telles, UTEP Occupational Therapy student, 2007.
  88. A study on the effect of exercise on metabolic levels of elderly with Ms. Valerie Garcia, UTEP Occupational Therapy student, 2007.
  89. CBHR proposal on training methods for stroke survivors with Dr. Man-Soo Ko, UTEP Physical Therapy, 2007.
  90. A study on a program to learn English with Dr. Char Ullman, UTEP Education, 2006-2007.
  91. A study on the effect of music on exercise attitudes of the elderly with Ms. Denise Del Valle, UTEP Occupational Therapy student, 2007.
  92. A pollution study with Dr. Joan Staniswalis, UTEP Mathematical Sciences, 2007.
  93. A BRFSS mental health study with Dr. Tom Olson, UTEP Nursing, 2007.
  94. A proposal for a clinical trial for funding by a pharmaceutical company with Dr. Homer Nazaren, UTEP Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2007.
  95. A BRFSS diabetes study with Dr. Nelda Martinez, UTEP Nursing, 2006-2007.
  96. NIH proposal on the effects of medications on rats with Dr. Lisa Bain, BBRC, 2007.
  97. APh.D. dissertation study on parasite infection in cells withMs. Lilian Nohara(Dr. Igor Almeida, advisor), BBRC, 2007.
  98. NIH proposal for testing psychometric properties of three instruments with Dr. Josie Lujan, UTEP Nursing, 2007.
  99. A study of English language learners with Dr. Ana Macias, UTEP Education – Teacher Education, 2006.
  100. A Ph.D. dissertation study on Giardia gene expression with Ms. Mayte Yichoy (Dr. Steve Aley, advisor), BBRC, 2006.
  101. A study on parent-child interaction and children’s disruptive behavior with Ms. Claudia Chacon, Ms. Grisel Contreras and Mss Amy Lee, UTEP Occupational Therapy students, 2006.
  102. A proposal on a study of reading and behavioral intervention with Dr. Robert Trussell, UTEP Education, 2006.
  103. A study on derangement rater agreement with Dr. Carol Dionne, UTEP Physical Therapy, 2006.
  104. A study of health decision pathways with Dr. Robert Anders and Dr. Hector Balcazar, UTEP Nursing and UT School of Public Health respectively, 2006.
  105. A study on resistance training programs with Dr. Sandor Dorgo, UTEP Kinesiology, 2006.
  106. A study on teacher retention with Dr. Carolyn Awalt, UTEP Education, 2006.
  107. A pain study with Dr. Kristynia Robinson, UTEP Nursing, 2006.
  108. A cervical cancer intervention study with Dr. Sharon Thompson, UTEP Health Sciences, 2006.
  109. A web-based smoking intervention study with Dr. Ozzie Morera, UTEP Psychology, 2006.
  110. A study on the Miner Gold Card with Mr. Luis Contreras, UTEP Information Technology, 2006.
  111. A study of residents and patients with Mr. Cesar Cardona, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2006.
  112. A retrospective study of the utility of imaging in elbow patients, with Dr. Uel Hansen,WBAMC, 2006.
  113. A study of obstructive jaundice in ratswith Dr. John Horton, WBAMC, 2006.
  114. A study of hemorrhagic shock in rats with Dr. David Cancelada, WBAMC, 2006.
  115. A study of 3 training techniques in arthroscopic knot tying with Dr. Michael Todd, WBAMC, 2006.
  116. A study of the impact of asthma on respiratory symptoms during deploymentwith Dr. Stuart Roop, WBAMC, 2006.
  117. A study of methicillin-resistance of high risk patients with Dr. Migdalia Machado, WBAMC, 2006.
  118. A study of trabecular metal on goats with Dr. Richard Rooney and Mr. Darren Hall, WBAMC, 2006.
  119. A study of devices for optimizing fluid resuscitation in pigs with Dr. Ferdinand Bacomo and Dr. Bruce Greenberg, WBAMC, 2008.
  120. A study of post traumatic stress syndrome with Dr. Mary Tyll, WBAMC, 2008.
  121. Two nursing studies on patient care for possible funding from the TriService Nursing Research with Dr. Kathy Prue-Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  122. A study of sutures in goats with Dr. Brian Carr, WBAMC, 2008.
  123. A study of Operation Iraqi Freedom effect on trauma care with Dr. Anne Saladyga, WBAMC, 2008.
  124. Three separate Glidescope studies with Dr. Bruce Adams, WBAMC, 2008.
  125. A bedside versus board rounds study with Dr. Bruce Adams, WBAMC, 2008.
  126. A traumatic brain injury study with Dr. Kathy Prue-Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  127. A study of Scaphoid Fractures with Dr. Marni Barnes, WBAMC, 2008.
  128. A nerve transfer study with Dr. Uel Hansen, WBAMC, 2008.
  129. A shoulder dislocation study with Dr. Michael Zacchilli, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  130. A study of comprehensive fractures of the spine with Dr. Edward Hairston, WBAMC, 2008.
  131. A colon cancer study with Dr. Sukhyung Lee, WBAMC, 2008.
  132. A clinical evaluation tool for a nursing course with Dr. Troy Palmer, WBAMC, 2008.
  133. A study of a communications system in the emergency room with Dr. Bruce Adams, WBAMC, 2008.
  134. A study of bioabsorbable nails and screws for the knee with Dr. Michael Nuzzo, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  135. A study of hepatoblastoma cancer in children with Dr. John Horton, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  136. A study of indoor versus outdoor exercise challenge test with Dr. Christopher Powers, WBAMC, 2008.
  137. A study of sprain injuries in a military academy with Dr. Brian Waterman, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  138. A study of measuring angle rotations in pediatric fractureswith Dr. Courtney Holland, WBAMC, 2008.
  139. A graduate medical education study with Dr. Christine Sharkey, WBAMC, 2008.
  140. A peri-rectal abscesses study with Dr. Shaun Brown, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  141. A wound healing rat study with Dr. Paul Cameau, WBAMC, 2008.
  142. A bleeding/shock rabbit model study with Dr. Luke Hofmann, WBAMC, 2008.
  143. A simulator trainer study for colonoscopy by surgical residents with Dr. Jeffrey Reha, WBAMC, 2008.
  144. A study of treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee with Dr. Bruce Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  145. A study of patients’ attitudes toward surgeons’ attire with Dr. Roy Edwards, WBAMC, 2008.
  146. A study of post-operative patients after gastric bypass weight loss surgery with Dr. Christopher Bermudez, WBAMC, 2008.
  147. A study of elderly migration with MAJ Sereka Barlow, WBAMC, 2008.
  148. An Aircast system study of post-operative patients after surgery of the hip with Dr. Michael Shortt and Dr. Brett Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  149. An Aircast system study of post-operative patients after repair of shoulder with Dr. William Swaims and Dr. Brett Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  150. A study of checking patient identification with MAJ Michelle Hahn, WBAMC, 2008.
  151. An autologous blood study with Dr. Danielle Scher and Dr. Brett Owens, WBAMC, 2008.
  152. A simulator robotic arm study with Dr. Kevin Martin, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  153. A reliability study of 3 analysis methods with Mr. John Enriquez, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  154. A study of treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee with Dr. Bruce Owens, WBAMC, 2009.
  155. A study on the effects of supplemental oxygen on rat tendon healing with Dr. Ryan Sieg,Dr. Bruce Owens, and Dr. E’Stephan Garcia, WBAMC, 2009.
  156. A colon cancer study with Dr. Luke Hofmann and Dr. Sukhyung Lee, WBAMC, 2009.
  157. A ski and snowboarding study with Dr. Michael Zacchilli, WBAMC, 2008-2009.
  158. A post-traumatic stress syndrome study with Dr. Kathy Prue-Owens, WBAMC, 2009.

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