Melanie H. Lauderdale, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS
Chair, Physical Therapy
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
mlauderdale@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-8319
Biography
Dr. Lauderdale is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the School of Health Related Professions. She teaches the cardiovascular/pulmonary curriculum and assist in the neurologic curriculum and other general physical therapy courses. Her area of clinical practice is acute care physical therapy at UMMC and she specializes in the neurologic patient population.
Education
| University of Mississippi, EdD, Higher Education | 2019 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2008 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Master of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy | 2006 |
| Mississippi State University, BS, Biological Engineering | 2003 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, BLS Instructor | |
| Licensure, PT License | 06/2006 - Present |
| Certification, Neurologic Clinical Specialist | 05/2013 - Present |
Current Positions
| Department Chair, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy | 04/2022 - Present |
| Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 07/2021 - Present |
| Physical Therapist, Department of Physical Therapy | 06/2006 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy | 07/2016 - 06/2021 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy | 06/2012 - 06/2016 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Hoang T, Colson S, Lauderdale M, Willis K Exploring the leadership paths and experiences of underrepresented minority physical therapists Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity. 2023; 16(1), 54-65. | 2024 |
| Thiessen A, Lauderdale, M Effects of exercise on quality of life in people with long COVID-19: A systematic review. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2023; 59(2), 284-289. | 2023 |
| Golding C, Rasberry B, Griffith B, Robertson J, Lauderdale M. The effects of prone positioning in mechanically ventilated patients with covid-19: A systematic review. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2022; 58(3), 138-144. | 2022 |
| Dowell SL, Vining IH, Berry BL, Young RC, Lauderdale MH, Brown MR Effects of breathing exercises on quality of life in asthma patients: A systematic review. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2021; 57(4), 439-443. | 2021 |
| Campbell A, Killen B, Cialone S, Scruggs M & Lauderdale MH Cryotherapy and self-reported fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review Physical Therapy Reviews. 2019 DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2019.1674546 | 2019 |
| Willis KR, Lauderdale MH The effects of electrical stimulation on urinary incontinence in women with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2019; 55(1), 105-108 | 2019 |
Abstracts | |
| Madden JJ, Lauderdale MH Prehabilitation and post-surgical function in thoracic surgery patients: A systematic review. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. Abstract. September 2019, 39(5), E28-E51. | 2019 |
Presentations
| Platform Presentations, Effects if exercise on quality of life in people with long COVID-19: A systematic review. , New Orleans, LA. August 2023., Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, LA. | 09/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Exploring the leadership paths and experiences of underrepresented minority physical therapists., American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of prone positioning in mechanically ventilated patients with covid-19: A systematic review., Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, LA | 08/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Entry level DPT students’ perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs participating within a multicourse standardized patient competency., APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Tx | 02/2022 |
| Platform Presentations, Effects of breathing exercises on quality of life in asthma patients: A systematic review, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans,LA | 12/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Recruitment of African Americans to physical therapy: An exercise in diversity., American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Diversity in physical therapy programs: What is your admission data telling you?, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Experiences of African American physical therapy graduates: Enhancing diversity., American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Cryotherapy and self-reported fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review., American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado | 02/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Prehabilitation and post surgical function in thoracic surgery patients: A systematic review., American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Portland, OR | 09/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, The effects of electrical stimulation on urinary incontinence in women with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review., Souther Biomedical Engineering Conference, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Frequency and types of mobile devices used by students in physical therapy education., American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA | 02/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review., American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas, NV | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Modifying and Implementing Exercise Prescriptions”, Southern Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab, Jackson, MS | 04/2013 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Third Place Outstanding Patient Rehabilitation Award, School of Health Related Professions Research Day | 2024 |
| Third Place Outstanding Patient Rehabilitation Research Award, SHRP Research Day | 2022 |
| THIRD PLACE OUTSTANDING PATIENT REHABILITATION AWARD, SHRP RESEARCH DAY | 2021 |
| FIRST PLACE REHABILITATION SCIENCE AWARD, SOUTHERN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE | 2019 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Alpha Eta | 2016 - Present |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member | 2012 - Present |
| APTA-MS | 2012 - Present |
Committee Service
| SHRP Accreditation Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHRP Strategic Planning Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Advisory Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Member | 2018 - 2021 |
| SCHWARTZ ROUNDS COMMITTEE, Member | 2018 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Member | 2016 - 2022 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS -INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, Chair | 2015 - 2022 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-MULTICULTURAL, Member | 2014 - 2016 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS | 2012 - Present |
Community Service
| Junior League of Jackson, Sustaining Advisor for Summer Projects Team | 06/2022 - 06/2022 |
| Junior League of Jackson, Sustaining Advisor for Membership Requirements Team | 06/2021 - 06/2022 |
| Junior League of Jackson, Children's Health Management Team Leader | 06/2019 - 05/2020 |
| Shift Missions, Board Member | 02/2019 - Present |
| Junior League of Jackson, Project Development Co Chair | 06/2018 - 06/2019 |
| Junior League of Jackson Wholesome and Health, Chair | 06/2017 - 06/2018 |
| Junior League of Jackson Wholesome and Healthy, Co-Chair | 05/2016 - 06/2017 |
| Junior League of Jackson Wholesome and Healthy, Volunteer | 06/2015 - 06/2016 |
| Northwest Rankin High School, Senior Project Judge | 04/2015 - 04/2015 |
| Junior League of Jackson Rockin' Mamas, Volunteer | 08/2014 - 08/2015 |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Physical Therapist | 07/2013 - Present |
| Reach Night, Children's Hospital, Volunteer | 06/2013 - 06/2014 |
| Christ United Church, Nursery Volunteer | 08/2012 - Present |
Other Service
| Onsite Review Team, Onsite Reviewer for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education | 04/2021 - Present |
| Specialization Academy of Content Experts, Exam Item Writer | 2016 - 12/2020 |
Teaching Experience
| PT 611, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Systems Review and Clinical Dysfunction | Fall |
| PT 621, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Clinical Tests and Measures in PT Practice | Spring |
| PT 616, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Comprehensive Capstone | Spring |
| PT 637, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Neurological Aspects of Physical Therapy II | Fall |
| PT633, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Acute Care in Physical Therapy II | Summer |
| PT 620, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Acute Care in Physical Therapy I | Fall |