Vinayak K. Nahar, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Dermatology
Email:
vnahar@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-8000
Biography
Dr. Nahar is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus, and a master’s degree in health promotion and a doctorate with an emphasis in health behavior from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Nahar’s research focus is on the utilization of health behavior theoretical models to conceptualize preventative behavioral approaches that guide effective interventions and provide a deeper understanding of the underlying factors of behavior change. Dr. Nahar over 200 publications in many high impact, peer-reviewed journals, including JAMA Dermatology; the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology; the British Journal of Dermatology; Archives of Dermatological Research; Photodermatology; Photoimmunology & Photomedicine; the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology; JAMA Oncology; and the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. He has presented his work at national and international conferences and is currently a reviewer for JAAD and several other journals. He also is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology and the Journal of Dermatology Nurses’ Association. Dr. Nahar’s work has been featured in major news outlets including CNBC, CNN, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and Yahoo News.
Education
| The University of Mississippi, PhD, Health Behavior and Promotion | 2016 |
| The University of Mississippi, MS, Health Promotion | 2013 |
| Vitebsk State Medical University, MD, Medicine | 2008 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Graduate Interdisciplinary Certificate in Applied Statistics, The University of Mississippi | 12/2015 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine | 07/2021 - Present |
| Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine, School of Population Health, School of Population Health | 07/2021 - Present |
| Director of Research (Residency Program), Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Population Health | 07/2019 - Present |
| Director of Clinical Research, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine | 07/2019 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 07/2019 - 06/2021 |
| Assistant Professor, Preventive Medicine, School of Population Health, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Population Health | 07/2019 - 06/2021 |
| Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University | 07/2019 - 07/2019 |
| Affiliate Research Faculty, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University | 06/2018 - 07/2019 |
| Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University | 06/2017 - 06/2019 |
| Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University | 09/2016 - 05/2017 |
| Affiliate Research Faculty, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 03/2015 - 07/2019 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Sunscreen use in Adolescents and Adults: A Test of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior, La Roche-Posay Foundation Research Grant | 03/2024 - 03/2025 |
| Extramural, Elucidating Psychological Well-being and Access to Support in Families of Children with Alopecia Areata Patients in Underserved Mississippi Communities, Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant- National Alopecia Areata Foundation | 03/2024 - 03/2025 |
| Extramural, Telehealth Center of Excellence: Project ECHO, Health Resources and Services Administration | 10/2022 - 10/2024 |
| Extramural, Disparities in Psychological Health and Help-Seeking in Alopecia Areata Patients in Mississippi's Underserved Communities, Pfizer’s Global Medical Grants Program - Early Investigator | 06/2022 - 11/2024 |
| Intramural, The Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Modulating Bone Mineral Density, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Intramural Faculty Grant | 06/2022 - 06/2023 |
| Extramural, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Educational Intervention for Health Care Professionals to Improve Management of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children, Pfizer’s Global Medical Grants Program | 01/2022 - 01/2024 |
| Intramural, Correlates of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Veterinary Students, College of Veterinary Medicine (Lincoln Memorial University) | 01/2021 - 01/2022 |
| Extramural, Factors Influencing Career Change Intention among Young Students Who Desires to Become a Veterinarian: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior, Banfield Pet Hospital | 06/2020 - 12/2020 |
| Intramural, Application of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to Predict Intentions to Use Telehealth/Telemedicine among Veterinarians, College of Veterinary Medicine (Lincoln Memorial University) | 03/2020 - 03/2021 |
| Intramural, Understanding and Predicting Oral Health Behaviors of Rural Appalachian Population Using the Multi-theory Model: A Cross-sectional Study, College of Veterinary Medicine (Lincoln Memorial University) | 02/2019 - 02/2020 |
| Intramural, Determining the Disease Burden and Assessing the Needs for Preventative Veterinary Care Among Low-cost Vaccine Clinic Participants in Appalachia, College of Veterinary Medicine (Lincoln Memorial University) | 02/2019 - 02/2020 |
| Intramural, Application of PRECEDE–PROCEED Model to Assess Needs for Preventing Opioid Addiction in Tri-state Appalachian Counties, College of Veterinary Medicine (Lincoln Memorial University) | 02/2018 - 02/2019 |
| Intramural, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice regarding Tanning Addiction and Its Management among Health Care Professionals, Institutional Mini-Grants Program (Lincoln Memorial University) | 06/2017 - 06/2018 |
| Intramural, The Impact of Appearance-Based Educational Intervention on Skin Cancer Preventive Behavior of Skin Cancer Survivors, Graduate Student Council Research Grant (The University of Mississippi) | 06/2015 - 12/2016 |
| Intramural, Utility of Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model in Measuring and Predicting Sun Protection Behaviors among Skin Cancer Patients, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management (The University of Mississippi) | 02/2015 - 02/2016 |
| Intramural, Latino Day Laborers in Mississippi: Exploring Skin Cancer Preventive Behaviors through a Social Cognitive Approach, School of Applied Sciences (The University of Mississippi) | 05/2014 - 05/2015 |
| Intramural, Skin Cancer Prevention among North Mississippi Landscapers, Graduate Student Council Research Grant (The University of Mississippi) | 07/2013 - 07/2014 |
| Intramural, Sun Protection Behaviors of Park and Recreation Professionals in Mississippi, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management (The University of Mississippi) | 05/2012 - 05/2013 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Olatunde, O. E., Richards, D. T., Dobbs, P. D., Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., & Davis, R. E. Psychological Help-Seeking Among College Students: Applying the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change in Assessing Telehealth Use for Psychological Help-Seeking. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. (In Press). | 2024 |
| Watson, K., Mardhekar, N.M., Pandey, U., Wells, J., Gruszynski, K., Wilkerson, A.H., Dascanio, J.J., Quadri, S.S., Leo, J.T., Samuel, K.D., Nahar, V.K., & Davis, R.E. Veterinary Student’s Perceptions Towards Incorporating and Expanding Telehealth Service Delivery Knowledge in Curricula and Future Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Veterinary Research. (In Press). | 2024 |
| McCowan, H., Olivet, M., McTighe, R., Nahar, V. K., & Huynh, T. N. Nevus Sebaceous: A Midline Verrucous Lesion on a Neonate. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2024; 8(2):1475–1477. | 2024 |
| Davis, R. E., Becnell, J., Olatunde, O., Stokowski, S. E., Williams, A., Brown, S., Bouza, B., & Nahar, V. K. Salient Beliefs Associated with Marijuana Use in an Evolving Socio-Political Environment. Substance Use & Misuse. 2024; 59(5):716-726. | 2024 |
| Helms, S. E., Glasgow, W. C., Newlon, H., Nahar, V. K. What Can be Done for Ostomy Dermatitis? Dermatitis. 2024; 35(2):1-2. | 2024 |
| Hilts, A., Powers, C. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Bright Red Papules Do Not Always Have a Bad Prognosis. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2023; 15(6):290-291. | 2023 |
| Ivan, B. I., Mockbee, C. S., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Amelanotic Melanoma Presents as Non-Healing Wound near Port-Site. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2023; 15(5):238-239. | 2023 |
| Sharma, M., Sehgal, M., Lakhan, R., Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A., Daniels, M., Kanekar, A., & Ford, M. A. College Students' Readiness to Change in Physical Inactivity Behavior Using Perfection Quotient Behavioral Model. Journal of Social Health. 2023; 5(2):101-106 | 2023 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Nahar, V. K., Sisson, W. T., Clark, J. T., Ferris, T. S., Black, W. H., & Brodell, R. T. Understanding Downstream Service Profitability Generated by Dermatology Faculty in an Academic Medical Center: A Key Driver to Promotion of Access‑To‑Care. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2023; 315(5): 1425-1427. | 2023 |
| Wilkerson, A. H., Sharma, M., Davis, R. E., Stephens, P. M., Kim, R. W., Bhati, D., & Nahar, V. K. Predisposing, Enabling, and Reinforcing Factors Associated with Opioid Addiction Helping Behavior in Tri-State Appalachian Counties: Application of PRECEDE–PROCEED Model- Cross-Sectional Analysis. BMJ Open. 2023; 1-11. | 2023 |
| Wilkerson, A. H., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Harmon, M. B., McCowan, H. K., Mockbee, C. S., Ford, M. A., & Nahar, V. K.. Use of the Multi-theory Model (MTM) in Explaining Initiation and Sustenance of Indoor Tanning Cessation among College Students. Archives of Dermatological Research; 315(2):191-199 | 2023 |
| Wells, J., Watson, K., Sharma, M., Davis, R. E., Gruszynski, K., Robertson, S., & Nahar, V. K. Application of the Multi-theory Model (MTM) to Explain Veterinarians’ Intentions to Use Telehealth/Telemedicine. Veterinary Record. 192(4):1-9. | 2023 |
| Wilkerson, A. H., Abutalib, N., McFadden, N. N. T., Bhochhibhoya, S., Dragicevic, A., Salous, B. R., & Nahar, V. K. A Social Cognitive Assessment of Workplace Sedentary Behavior among a Sample of University Employees. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023; 20(15):6476. | 2023 |
| Sharma, M., Batra, K., Singh, T. P., Dua, R., Ickes, M., Batra, R., & Nahar, V. K. Explaining Screen-Time (ST) Behavior among Preschoolers in Northern India using Multi Theory Model (MTM): A Parental Cross-Sectional Survey. International Quarterly of Community Health Education. 2022; 43(1):95-104. | 2022 |
| Holmes, M., Tabba, D., Mockbee, C. S., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Allergic Contact Dermatitis Following Prior Burn Injury. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 14(5):238-239. | 2022 |
| Hassan, O. M., Medepalli, V. M., Zieman, D., Ortego, J. R., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Translucent Cyst around the Eyelid. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 14(4):175-176. | 2022 |
| MacDonald, S., Byrd, C., Barlow, E., Nahar, V. K., Martin, J., & Krenk, D. Efficacy of Red Cell Salvage Systems in Open Acetabular Surgery. Advances in Orthopedics. 2022; 1-6. | 2022 |
| Davis, R. E., Doyle, N. A., Samuel, K. D. A., Wilkerson, A. H., & Nahar, V. K. The Relationship between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Harmful Alcohol Use among College Students. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2022; 12(1):101-109. | 2022 |
| Medepalli, V. M., Srikakolapu, S., Preda-Naumescu, A., Brodell, R. T & Nahar, V. K. Bullous Impetigo Following an Abrasion in a 17-Year Old Female. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 14(3):129-130. | 2022 |
| Chelf, S., Davis, R. E., Bass, M. A, Ford, M. A., Firouzabadi, A. D., Leo, J. T., & Nahar, V. K. Osteoporosis Knowledge and Health Beliefs among Middle-aged Men and Women in the Southern United States. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2022; 122(9):453-459. | 2022 |
| Medepalli, V. M., Langley, C., Mockbee, C. S., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Yellow Plaques around the Eyes. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 4(3):133-134. | 2022 |
| Bhanat, E., Nahar, V. K., Dobbs, T., Butler, K., Thimothee, J., Parmar, R., Bergin, P., Russell, G., Jones, A., & Navalkelle, B. COVID-19 related Awareness among Healthcare Professionals and Students at the Medical Center in the Southern United States. Journal of Public Health in the Deep South. 2022; 3(1):12-17. | 2022 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Condie, D., Nahar, V. K., & Black, W. H. Adoption of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Among Dermatologic Surgeons: A Survey Study of American College of Mohs Surgery Members. Dermatologic Surgery. 2022; 48(3):373-376. | 2022 |
| Gromley, Z., Agwuncha, C., Nahar, V. K., & Gromley, A. The Effectiveness of the Metabolic Map in Promoting Meaningful Learning. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2022; 122(3):125-131. | 2022 |
| Morrissette, S., Pearlman, R. L., Kovar, M., Sisson, W. T., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Attitudes and Perceived Barriers toward Store-and-Forward Teledermatology among Primary Care Providers of the Rural Mississippi. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2022; 314(1):37-40. | 2022 |
| Sharma, A., Jain, M., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Predictors of Behaviour Change for Unhealthy Sleep Patterns among Indian Dental Students. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2021; 33(5). | 2021 |
| Sharma, M., Asare, M., Moonie, S., Kanekar, A., Lakhan, R., & Nahar, V. K. Can the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change Explain the Intent for People to Practice Meditation? Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 2021; 26:1-12. | 2021 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Le, P. B., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Evaluation of Patient Attitudes Towards the Technical Experience of Synchronous Teledermatology in the Era of COVID-19. Archives of Dermatological Research. 313(9):769-772. | 2021 |
| Garraway, C., Huynh, T., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Idiopathic Aseptic Facial Granuloma. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2021; 5(5):541-544. | 2021 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Wilkerson, A. H., Ferris, T. S., Griffin, D. B., Cobb, E. K., McCowan, H. K., Bhattacharya, K., Leo, J. T., Melton, S. C., & Nahar, V. K. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Non-Medical Skin Care Professionals: A Narrative Review of Cross‐sectional and Interventional Studies. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021; 20(8):2437-2457. | 2021 |
| Boyas, J. F., Woodiwiss, J. L., & Nahar, V. K. . Examining Intentions to Engage in Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2021; 11(3):351-359 | 2021 |
| Feng, J., Frisard, C., Nahar, V. K., Oleski, J. L., Hillhouse, J. J., Lemon, S .C., & Pagoto, S. L. Sex Differences in Indoor Tanning Habits and Location. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2021; 85(2):466-468. | 2021 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Patel, V., Davis, R. E. Ferris, T. S., Gruszynski, K., Elledge, T., Bhattacharya, K., & Nahar, V. K. Effects of Health Beliefs, Social Support, and Self-Efficacy on Sun Protection Behaviors among Medical Students: Testing of an Extended Health Belief Model. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2021; 313(6): 445-452 | 2021 |
| Luong, J., Davis, R. E., Chandra, A., White, A. E., Harber, I. D., Engel, A. A., Shields, N. P., York, T. J., & Nahar, V. K. A Cross-Sectional Survey of Prevalence and Correlates of Sunscreen Use among a Rural Tri-State Appalachian Population. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2021; 313(4):295-298. | 2021 |
| Wells, J., Watson, K., Davis, R. E., Quadri, S. S. A., Mann, J. R., Verma, A., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. Associations among Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Intelligence among Veterinary Medicine Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(8):1-8. | 2021 |
| Sharma, M., Chandra, A., Toth, R., & Nahar, V. K. Utility of Multi-Theory Model (MTM) to Explain the Intention for PAP Adherence in Newly Diagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients. Nature and Science of Sleep. 2021; 13:263-271. | 2021 |
| Sharma, M., Largo-Wight, E., Kanekar, A., Kusumoto, H., Hooper, S., & Nahar, V. K. Using the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Explain Intentional Outdoor Nature Contact Behavior among College Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(17):1-12. | 2020 |
| Patel, F. C., Raines J. A., Kim, R. W., Gruszynski, K., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Patterson, G., & Johnson, J. W. & Nahar, V. K. Veterinarians’ Attitudes and Practices regarding Opioid-related Vet Shopping in Tri-State Appalachian Counties: An Exploratory Study. BMC Veterinary Research. 2020; 16:210. | 2020 |
| Davis, R. E., Doyle, N. A., & Nahar, V. K. An Investigation of the Associations Between Drug-Related Self-Stigmatizing Beliefs, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation among Collegiate Drug Users. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. 2020; 64(1):52-80. | 2020 |
| Davis, R. E., Doyle, N. A., & Nahar, V. K. Association between Prescription Opioid Misuse and Dimensions of Suicidality among College Students. Psychiatry Research. 2020; 287:1-6. | 2020 |
| Luong, J., Davis, R. E., Chandra, A., White, A. E., Harber, I. D., Engel, A. A., Shields, N. P., York, T. J., & Nahar, V. K. A Cross-Sectional Survey of Prevalence and Correlates of Sunscreen Use among a Rural Tri-State Appalachian Population. Archives of Dermatological Research. (In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32270324/ | 2020 |
| Claros, E., Nahar, V. K., Mafi, M., Eliadi, C., Abu-Moustafa, S., & Sharma, M. Application of Multi-Theory Model in Identifying Correlates of Change in Substance use Behavior. Journal of Substance Use (In Press). Available from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14659891.2020.1745309?journalCode=ijsu20 | 2020 |
| Sharma, A., Jain, M., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M Predictors of Behaviour Change for Unhealthy Sleep Patterns among Indian Dental Students. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health (In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32007946/ | 2020 |
| Spangler, D., Kish, D., Beigel, B., Morgan, J., Gruszynski, K., Naikare, H., Nahar, V. K., Coarsey, M. D., & Verma, A. Leptospiral Shedding and Seropositivity in Shelter Dogs in the Cumberland Gap Region of Southeastern Appalachia. PLoS ONE; 15(1):e0228038. | 2020 |
| Davis, R. E., Bass, M. A., Ford, M. A. & Nahar, V. K. Screening for Depression among College Students Who Engage in Recreational Prescription Opioid Misuse. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2020; 10(1):59-65. | 2020 |
| Sharma, A., Jain, M., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Determining Predictors of Change in Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption Behaviour among University Students in India. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health (In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31981451/ | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wells, J., Davis, R. E., Johnson, E. C., Johnson, J. W., & Sharma, M. Factors Associated with Initiation and Sustenance of Stress Management Behaviors in Veterinary Students: Testing of Multi-theory Model (MTM). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(2):1-10. | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K., Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., Patel, F. C., Pham, L., Hendricks, A., Haskins M. A., Lakhan, R., Ford, M. A., & Bass, M. A. A Pilot Study of Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Self-efficacy of Asian-Indians in Northern Mississippi. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. 2020; L11(1):14-17. | 2020 |
| Watson, K., Wells, J., Sharma, M., Robertson, S., Dascanio, J., Johnson, J. W., Davis, R. E., & Nahar, V. K. A Survey of Knowledge and Use of Telehealth among Veterinarians. BMC Veterinary Research. 2019; 15:474. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson,A. H., Mayer, J. E., Gromley, Z., Berry, D., Nahar, L., & Brodell, R. T. Attitudes and Practice among Dermatologists regarding Indoor Tanning. Archives of Dermatological Research(In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31853640/ | 2019 |
| Matzek, C. N., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Asymptomatic Papulovesicles Arising in 48 Hours. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (In Press). [Teledermatology Viewpoint] | 2019 |
| Bhattacharya, K., Joshi, N., Shah, R., & Nahar, V. K. Impact of Depressionon Health-Related Quality of Life among Skin Cancer Survivors. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2019; 3(6):381-394. | 2019 |
| Brown, L., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Applying the Multi Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change for Explaining Fruits and Vegetables Consumption Behavior among African American Women in Mississippi, USA. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2019; 4(3):359-372. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Black, W. H., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., Bentley, J. P., Johnson, P., & Brodell, R. T. Factors Influencing Sun Protection Behaviors among Skin Cancer Patients: An Application of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2019; 11(5):199-207. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Stephens, P. M., Kim, R. W., & Sharma, M. Using the Multitheory Model to Predict Initiation and Sustenance of Physical Activity Behavior Among Osteopathic Medical Students. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2019; 119(8):479-487. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Davis, R. E., Dunn, C., Layman, B., Johnson, E. C., Dascanio, J. J., Johnson, J. W., & Sharma, M. The Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Veterinary Students in the Southeastern United States. Research in Veterinary Science. 2019; 125:370-373. | 2019 |
| Bagheri, F., Khoei, E. M., Barati, M., Soltanian, A., Sharma, M., Khadivi, R., Ghaleiha, A., Nahar, V. K., & Moeini, B. An Exploratory Mixed Method Study for Developing and Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Information, Motivation, Behavioral Skills Scale (SIMBS) in Iranian Couples. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 2019; 19(2):e00447. | 2019 |
| Bass, M. A., Sharma, A., Nahar, V. K., Chelf, S., Zeller, B., Pham, L., & Ford, M. A. Bone Mineral Density and Its Correlates in Women and Men Ages 35 to 50 Years. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2019; 119(6):357-363. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Martin, B., Boyas, J. F., Ford, M. A., Bentley, J. P., Johnson, P., Beason, K. R., Black, W. H., & Brodell, R. T. Sun Protection Behaviors of State Park Workers in the Southeastern United States. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. 2019; 63(5):521-532. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Oleski, J. L., Choquette, A. R., Hillhouse, J. J. & Pagoto, S. L. Perspectives of Sunless-Only Tanning Business Owners. British Journal of Dermatology. 2019; 180(5): 1242-1243. | 2019 |
| Dascanio, J., Roberson, J., Pfent, C., Nahar, V. K., Arauz, M., Alexander, K., Cope, A., & Bridger, R. The Prevalence of Ultrasonographic Abnormalities and Histopathologic Lesions is High in Yearling Tropical Hair Ram Testes. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. 2019; 60(3):338-345. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Patel, F. C., Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., & Sharma, M. . Utilizing Multi-Theory Model (MTM) in Determining Intentions to Smoking Cessation among Smokers. Tobacco Use Insights. 2019; 12:1-8 | 2019 |
| Martin, B., Williamson, B., Nahar, V. K., Gruszynski, K., Sharma, M., Johnson, J. W. Qualitative Case Study of Public Health Preparedness and Response to the Rabid Raccoon Discovered In Wise County, Virginia. Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 2019; 1-5. | 2019 |
| Howard, D., Anderson, S. L., & Nahar, V. K. A Preliminary Study on Second-Intention Healing of Full-Thickness Wounds on Equine Distal Forelimbs Treated with Maltodextrin. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2019; 74:90-94. | 2019 |
| Pagoto, S. L., Nahar, V. K., Frisard, C., Conroy, D. E., Lemon, S. C., Oleski, J. L., & Hillhouse, J. J. A Comparison of Tanning Habits Among Gym Tanners and Other Tanners. JAMA Dermatology. 2018; 154(9):1090-1091. | 2018 |
| Sharma, M., Anyimukwu, C., Kim, R. W., Nahar, V. K., & Ford, M. A. Predictors of Responsible Drinking among College Students Who Binge Drink: A Multi-Theory Model (MTM) Approach. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2018; 118:519-530. | 2018 |
| Sharma, M., Stephens, P. M., Nahar, V. K., Catalano, H. P., Lingam, V., & Ford, M. A. Using Multi-theory Model to Predict Initiation and Sustenance of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among College Students. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2018; 118:507-517. | 2018 |
| Hayes, T., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Predicting Physical Activity Behavior in African American Females: Using Multi Theory Model. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 2018; 18(2):e00410. | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K., Rosenthal, M., Lemon, S. C., Kane, K., Cheng, J., Oleski, J. L., Li, W., Hillhouse, J. J., & Pagoto, S. L. Youth Access to Indoor Tanning Salons in Urban Versus Rural/Suburban Communities. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 2010; 34(2):112-116. | 2018 |
| Boyas, J. F., & Nahar, V. K. Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2018; 1-11. | 2018 |
| Morgan, R., Nahar, V. K.,* Wilkerson, A. H., Ford, M. A., Hendricks, A., Bawa, G., Bass, M. A., & Sharma, M. Osteoporosis Knowledge, Perceptions, and Self-efficacy among Nursing Students in Mississippi. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. 2017; 58(10):264-269. | 2017 |
| Lakhan, R., Bipeta, R., Yerramilli, S.S.R.R., & Nahar, V. K. A Family Study of Consanguinity in Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Barwani, India. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2017; 8(4):551-555. | 2017 |
| Feng, J., Frisard, C., Nahar, V. K., Oleski, J. L., Hillhouse, J. J., Lemon, S .C., & Pagoto, S. L. Gender Differences in Indoor Tanning Habits and Location. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29042232/ | 2017 |
| Ford, M. A., Haskins M. A., & Nahar, V. K. Does Adherence to a Motivational Counseling Program Impact Weight Loss. International Journal of Health Sciences. 2017; 11(4):13–17. | 2017 |
| Blair, L., Aloia, C.R., Valliant, M.W., Chang, Y., Knight, K.B., Garner, J.C., & Nahar, V. K. Association between Athletic Participation and the Risk of Eating Disorder and Body Dissatisfaction in College Students. International Journal of Health Sciences. 2017; 11(4):8–12. | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., Catalano, H. P., Nahar, V. K., Lingam, V., Johnson, P., & Ford, M. A. Using Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Predict Plain Water Consumption Instead of Sugar Sweetened Beverages. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 2017; 17(1):e00370. | 2017 |
| Knowlden, A. P., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. Using Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change to Predict Adequate Sleep Behavior. Family and Community Health. 2017; 40(1):56-61. | 2017 |
| Nahar, V. K., Rosenthal M., Lemon S. C., Holman D. M., Watson M., Hillhouse J. J., & Pagoto S. L. Characteristics and Practices of Adults Who Use Tanning Beds in Private Residences. JAMA Dermatology. 2016; 152(12):1383-1385. | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K., Nelson, K., Ford, M. A., Sharma, M., Bass, M. A., Haskins M. A., & Garner, J. C. Predictors of Bone Mineral Density among Asian Indians in Northern Mississippi: A Pilot Study. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 2016; 16(4):228-232. | 2016 |
| Sharma, M., Catalano, H. P., Nahar, V. K., Lingam, V., Johnson, P., & Ford, M. A. Using Multi-Theory Model to Predict Initiation and Sustenance of Small Portion Size Consumption among College Students. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2016; 6(3):137-144. | 2016 |
| Abe, T., Loenneke, J. P., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., Owens, S. G., & Loftin, M. Site-specific Associations of Muscle Thickness with Bone Mineral Density in Middle-aged and Older Men and Women. Physiology International. 2016; 103(2):202-210. | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Catalano, H. P., Ickes, M. J., Johnson, P., & Ford, M. A. (2016). Testing Multi-Theory Model in Predicting Initiation and Sustenance of Physical Activity Behavior among College Students. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2016; 6(2):58-65. | 2016 |
| Boyas, J. F., Nahar, V. K., & Brodell, R. T. Skin Protection Behaviors among Young Male Latino Day Laborers: An Exploratory Study Using a Social Cognitive Approach. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2016; 1-10. | 2016 |
| Abe, T., Loenneke, J. P., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., Owens, S. G., & Loftin, M. . Bone Mineral Density in Master Cyclists: A 2-year Follow-up Study. Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice. 2015; 4(4):226-229. | 2015 |
| Vice, M. A., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Bass, M., Johnson, A. K., Davis, A. B., & Biviji-Sharma, R. Risk Factors for Low Bone Mineral Density in Institutionalized Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2015; 5(2):147-152. | 2015 |
| Johnson, A. K., Ford, M. A., Jones, T. L., Nahar, V. K., & Hallam, J. S. Predictors of Bone Mineral Density in African-American and Caucasian College-Aged Women. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2015; 5(1):14-23. | 2015 |
| Abe, T., Loenneke, J. P., Young, K. C., Thiebaud R. S., Nahar, V. K., Patterson, K. M., Stover, Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Loftin, M. Validity of Ultrasound Prediction Equations for Total and Regional Muscularity in Middle-aged and Older Men and Women. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 2015; 41(2):557-564. | 2015 |
| Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Boyas, J. F., Brodell, R. T. Hutcheson, A., Davis, R.E., Beason, K.R., Bass, M. A., & Biviji-Sharma, R. (2014). Skin Cancer Preventative Behaviors in State Park Workers: A Pilot Study. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. 2014; 19(6):467-474. | 2014 |
| Abe, T., Nahar, V. K., Young, K. C. Patterson, K. M., Stover, C. D., Lajza, D. G., Tribby, A. C., Geddam, D. A., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Loftin, M. Skeletal Muscle Mass, Bone Mineral Density and Walking Performance in Masters Cyclists. Rejuvenation Research. 2014; 17(3):291-296. | 2014 |
| Hobbs, C., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Brodell, R. T. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Collegiate Athletes. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2014; 1-7. | 2014 |
| Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Hallam, J. S., Bass, M. A., Hutcheson, A., & Vice, M. A. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Preventative Behaviors among North Mississippi Landscapers. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2013; 1-7. | 2013 |
| Abe, T., Dabbs, N. C., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Loftin, M. Relationship between Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry-derived Appendicular Lean Tissue Mass and Total Body Skeletal Muscle Mass Estimated by Ultrasound. International Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2013; 4(6):283-286. | 2013 |
| Sharma, M., & Nahar V. K. Building Skills of Minority Doctoral Students to Apply Health Behavior Theories: a Case Study. WebmedCentral PUBLIC HEALTH. 2018; 9(1): WMC005420. Available from https://www.webmedcentral.com/wmcpdf/Article_WMC005420.pdf [Post-Publication Peer Review] | 2018 |
| Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. A Case Study of Teaching Public Health to Graduate Students in Speech Language Pathology. WebmedCentral Public Health. 2017; 8(7): WMC005317. Available from https://www.webmedcentral.com/article_view/5317 [Post-Publication Peer Review] | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. A Case Study of Teaching Research Methods in Health Promotion to African American Doctoral Students. WebmedCentral Behaviour. 2017; 8(3):WMC005264. Available from http://www.webmedcentral.com/article_view/5264 [Post-Publication Peer Review] | 2017 |
Review Article | |
| Holmes, M., Preda-Naumescu, I., Preda-Naumscu, A., Huynh, T., Mockbee, C., Clark, J., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. An Integrated Teledermatology Model: Attacking Access to Skin Care in a Rural State. Current Dermatology Reports. 2023; 12(3):101-106. | 2023 |
| Pitts, L. E., Wilkerson, A. H., Ferris, T. S., Harrigill, M., Brar, H. S., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. A Review of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Status in USA College-Aged Individuals Affecting Transition to and Adjustment in College. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2022; 7(3):283-295. | 2022 |
| Shenoy, T., Nahar, V. K., Goodwin, M., Helms, S. E., Brodell, R. T., Black, W. H. Forestalling Lidomageddon: Local Solutions to the Nationwide Shortage of Lidocaine. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 6(5): 441-444. | 2022 |
| Pearlman, R. L., Wilkerson, A. H., Cobb, E. K., Summer, M., Lawson, F. G., Humphries, L. S., Mockbee, C. S., Ward, K. H. M., & Nahar, V. K. Factors associated with Likelihood to Undergo Cosmetic Procedures among Young Adults in the United States: A Systematic Search and Literature Review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2022; 15:859–877. | 2022 |
| Penny, K., Sharma, M., Flischel, A. E., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Atopic Dermatitis: Preventing and Managing the Itch That Rashes, and a Case for the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) for Health Behavior Change for Educational Interventions. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2021; 5(5):462-473. | 2021 |
| Preda-Naumescu, A., Penny, K., Pearlman, R. L., Brodell, R. T., Daniel, C. R., & Nahar, V. K. Nail Manifestations in COVID-19: Insight into a Systemic Viral Disease. Skin Appendage Disorders. 2021; 7(6):433-438. | 2021 |
| Thomley, M. E., Roland, D. L., Noble, C. A., Sharma, M., Shipley, S. R., & Nahar, V. K. Skin Cancer in Skin of Color: The Importance of Expanding Education and Prevention Efforts to Include this Community. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2021; 13(2):106-109. | 2021 |
| Lakhan, R., Nahar, V. K., Summers, L., & Sharma, M. Examining Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome in People with Intellectual Disabilities. Life Span and Disability. 2020; 23(2):173-185. | 2020 |
| Auchus, A., Brodell, R. T., Nahar, V. K., & Ward, K. Avoiding the Hazards of Ultraviolet Light in the Adolescent Population. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2020; 4(3):189-199. | 2020 |
| Anyimukwu, C., Nahar, V. K., Kapur, S., & Sharma, M. A Scoping Review of Conventional and Laser Acupuncture as a Modality of Treatment for Migraine. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2020; 5(1):53-72. | 2020 |
| Roberts, J. E., Smith, A. M., Wilkerson, A. H., Chandra, A., Patel, V., Quadri, S. S. A., Mann, J. R., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Psychodermatology” Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Among Health Care Professionals. Archives of Dermatological Research(In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32100098/ | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson,A. H., Pearlman, R. L., Ferris, T. S., Zardoost, P., Payson, S., Aman, I., Quadri, S. S. A., & Brodell, R. T. Skin Cancer related Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices among the Population in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Systematic Search and Literature Review. Archives of Dermatological Research(In Press). Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32055931/ | 2020 |
| Smith, A. M., Ferris, T. S., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Non-Traditional and Non-Invasive Approaches in Facial Rejuvenation: A Brief Review. Cosmetics; 7(1): 1-12. | 2020 |
| Moeini, B., Khoei, E. M., Barati, M., Soltanian, A., Sharma, M., Khadivi, R., Ghaleiha, A., Nahar, V. K., Bagheri, F. Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol to Evaluate the Effect of an Educational Intervention Using Information, Motivation and Behavioral Skills Model on Sexual Satisfaction of New Couples in Iran. Reproductive Health. 2019; 16(1):168. | 2019 |
| Lakhan, R., Summers, L., Ekundayo, O., Radosevich, J., Turner, S., Dorjee, S., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. A Scoping Review Examining the Relationship Between Green Tea and Skin Cancers. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2019; 4(3):331-344. | 2019 |
| Wilkerson, A. H., Thomas, H. O., & Nahar, V. K. Correlates of Physical Activity Behaviour among Nursing Professionals: A Systematic Search and Literature Review. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2019; 4(2):157-172. | 2019 |
| Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. Promoting Physical Activity in Upper Elementary Children using Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene. 2018; 59(4):E267-E276. | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Ghafari, G., Martin, B., Black, W. H., Boyas, J. F., Savoy, M., Bawa, G., Stafford, F. C., Scott, M. W., Grigsby, T. B., Gromley, Z., Grant-Kels, J. M., & Brodell, R. T. . Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Prevention Practices among Medical Students: A Systematic Search and Literature Review. International Journal of Women's Dermatology. 2018; 4(3):139-149 | 2018 |
| Stephens, P. M., Martin, B., Ghafari, G., Luong, J., Nahar, V. K., Pham, L., Luo, J., Savoy, M., & Sharma, M. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) among Chinese Population: A Narrative Review. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2018; 1-9. | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K., Hasani, Z., Martin, B., Boyas, J. F., Chabok, R., Philip, L. S., Ghafari, G., Seidfaraji, L., Chelf, S., Lakhan, R., Wilkerson, A. H., Savoy, M., & Sharma, M. Perceptions and Practices of Iranian Population regarding Skin Cancers: A Literature Review. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2017; 1-13. | 2017 |
| Martin, B., Wilkerson, A. H., Pham, L., Nahar, V. K., Boyas, J. F., Black, W. H., & Brodell, R. T. Indoor Tanning and its Use among Skin Cancer Patients: Implications for Nurses. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2017; 9(6):303-305. | 2017 |
| Martin, B., Nahar, V. K., Boyas, J. F., Jacks, S. K., Brodell, R. T. & Sharma, M. Future Application of Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change for Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviors. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2017; 9(5):243-247. | 2017 |
| Pham, L., Martin, B., Nahar, V. K., Boyas, J. F., Sharma, M., Pipper, T. A., & Brodell, R. T. Skin Cancer Prevention Practices among Nursing Students: A Critical Need for Improvement. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2017; 9(4):196-198. | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., Khubchandani, J., & Nahar, V. K. Applying a New Theory to Smoking Cessation: Case of Multi Theory Model (MTM) for Health Behavior Change. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2017; 47(2):102-105. | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., Knowlden, A.P. & Nahar, V.K. . Applying a New Theory to Alter Binge Drinking Behavior in College Students. Family and Community Health. 2017; 40(1):52-55 | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., Lingam, V., & Nahar, V. K. A Systematic Review of Yoga Interventions as Integrative Treatment in Breast Cancer. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. 2016; 142(12):2523-2540. | 2016 |
| Davis, A. B., Nahar, V. K., Brodell, R. T., & Jacks, S. K. (2016). Top 10 Facts You Need to Know about Melanoma. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. 2016; 57(8):258-260. | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Brodell, R. T., Boyas, J. F., Jacks, S. K., Biviji-Sharma, R. Haskins M. A., & Bass, M. A. Skin Cancer Prevention Practices among Malignant Melanoma Survivors: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. 2016; 142(6):1273-1283. | 2016 |
| Aloia C.R., Shockey T. A., Nahar, V. K., & Knight K. B. Pertinence of the Recent School-Based Nutrition Interventions Targeting Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in US: A Systematic Review. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2016; 6(1):1-9. | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Jacks, S. K., Thielen, S., Johnson, A. K., Brodell, R. T., & Bass, M. A. Sun-related Behaviors among Individuals Previously Diagnosed with Non-melanoma Skin Cancer. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology. 2015; 81(6):568-575. | 2015 |
| Nahar, V. K., Vice, M. A., & Ford, M. A. Conceptualizing and Measuring Risk Perceptions of Skin Cancer: A Review. Californian Journal of Health Promotion. 2013; 11(3):36-47. | 2013 |
| Nahar, V. K. Skin Cancer Prevention among School Children: A Brief Review. Central European Journal of Public Health. 2013; 21(4): 227-232. | 2013 |
| Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Hallam, J. S., Bass, M. A., & Vice, M. A. Socio-Demographic and Psychological Correlates of Sun Protection Behaviors among Outdoor Workers: A Review. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2013; 1-10. | 2013 |
Book Chapter | |
| Roberts, J. E., Thomley, M. E., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. 16: Worldwide Rural Dermatology Health Services Research. In R. T. Brodell, A. C. Byrd, C. Firkins-Smith, & V. K. Nahar (Eds.), Dermatology in Rural Settings: Organizational, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Perspectives. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. 2021. | 2021 |
Book | |
| Brodell, R.T., Byrd, A. C., Firkins-Smith, C., & Nahar, V. K. (Eds.) Dermatology in Rural Settings: Organizational, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Perspectives. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. 2021; https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030759834 | 2021 |
Book Review | |
| Alhajj, M., & Nahar, V. K. A Dermatologic Perspective to Public Health. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2019; 11(3):141-142. [Book Review] | 2019 |
| Stephens, P. M., & Nahar, V. K. Health Disparities in Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities. Rural and Remote Health. 2018; 18:4539. [Book Review] | 2018 |
| Kim, R. W., & Nahar, V. K. A Guide for Understanding Health Education and Promotion Programs. Health Promotion Practice. 2018; 19(2):167-169. [Book Review] | 2018 |
| Chelf, S., Nahar, V. K., & Brodell, R. T. Dermatologic Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum. Research and Development in Medical Education. 2017; 6(2):57. [Book Review] | 2017 |
| Stephens, P. M., & Nahar, V. K. Animal Health Human Health One Health: The Life and Legacy of Dr. James H. Steele. The Veterinary Journal. 2017;229:53. [Book Review] | 2017 |
| Martin, B., & Nahar, V. K. Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion. Perspectives in Public Health. 2017; 137(6):348. [Book Review] | 2017 |
| Kim, R. W., & Nahar, V. K. Enhancing Understanding of Community and Public Health. Health Promotion Practice. 2017; 18(4):485-487. [Book Review] | 2017 |
Editorial Commentary | |
| Preda-Naumescu, I., Paladi-Noel, I., Preda-Naumescu, A., Huynh, T. N., & Nahar, V. K. Dermatopathologist Perceptions of Overdiagnosis, Physical activity among Long-Term Melanoma Survivors, and Lifestyle Modifications in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 14(6):267-272. | 2022 |
| Preda-Naumescu, A., Penny, K., Mockbee, C. S., & Nahar, V. K. Sun Protection Behaviors among Outdoor Workers, Dermatology Influencers on Instagram, and Teledermatology. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2022; 14(1):42-47. | 2022 |
| Wells, J., Watson, K., Daniel, C. R., & Brodell R. T., Nahar, V. K. Holiday Reindeer Trivia for Physicians who Like Hair and Nails. Skin Appendage Disorders. 2022; 8(4):314-316. | 2022 |
| Nahar, V. K. Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2021. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2021 |
| Nahar, V. K. Tanning Attitudes and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2021. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2021 |
| Nahar, V. K. Correlations of Sun-Protective Behavior and Intentional Outdoor Tanning among Parent–Teen Dyads. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2021. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2021 |
| Spell, C. A., Pearlman, R. L., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. Teledermatology Before and After COVID-19: The Impact of Regulation. The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association (Special Edition: COVID-19 in Mississippi). 2021; 61(11):418-421. | 2021 |
| Nahar, V. K. Association between Indoor Tanning Frequency and Other Potentially Addictive Behaviors. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2021. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2021 |
| Nahar, V. K. Sun Protective Clothing and Sun Avoidance Practices in Patients with Melanoma. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2020. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2020 |
| Auchus, A., Brodell, R. T., Nahar, V. K. Commentary in response to: Commentary on Avoiding the Hazards of Ultraviolet Light in the Adolescent Population. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2020; 4(3):189-199. | 2020 |
| Sharma, M., Batra, K., & Nahar, V. K. Alcohol Consumption in COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Alcohol Education. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. 2020; 64(2):8-19. | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K. Effect of a Face-Aging Mobile App–Based Intervention on Skin Cancer Protection Behavior in Secondary Schools in Brazil. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2020; Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K. Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2020. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2020 |
| Zieman, D., Doo, C., & Nahar, V. K. Sun Protection, Skin Screening, and Indoor Tanning. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2020; 12(1):39-42. | 2020 |
| Nahar, V. K. Sun Exposure and Protection Practices in Children After HSCT. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2019. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2019 |
| Moore, L. N., Wilkerson, A. H., & Nahar, V. K. Indoor Tanning, Sun Protection, and Skin Cancer Examination. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. 2019; 11(4):181-184. | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K. Parent and Child Perspectives on Perceived Barriers to Child Sun Protection and Their Association with Sun Protection Strategies among Children of Melanoma Survivors. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2019. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2019 |
| Nahar, V. K. Investigating Skin Age Analysis to Reduce Tanning Intentions among Adolescents. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2018. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437[Invited Commentary] | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K. Brief Dermatologist-Delivered Intervention vs Usual Care for Sun Protection Behavior. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2018. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437[Invited Commentary] | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K. Prevalence of Skin Cancer Examination among Users of Indoor Tanning Beds. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2018. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K. Gender Differences in Indoor Tanning Habits and Location. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2017; Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2017 |
| Kim, R. W., Patterson, G., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Toward an Evidence-Based Approach for Stress Management for Veterinary Students and Professionals. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2017; 251(9):1002-1004. [Commentary] | 2017 |
| Martin, B., Wilkerson, A. H., Patterson, G., Nahar, V. K.,* & Sharma, M. Need for Addressing Oral Health Disparities in Rural Appalachia. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2017; 7(4):178-180. [Commentary] | 2017 |
| Nahar, V. K. NMSC Perceptions, Beliefs, and Preventive Behavior among Outdoor Workers. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2017. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2017 |
| Nahar, V. K. Predictors of Tanning Dependence in White Non-Hispanics. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2017. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary]. | 2017 |
| Martin, B., Nahar, V. K., Hutcheson, A. K., Boyas, J. F., & Sharma, M. Increasing Sun Protection Behaviors among Iranian Farmers: A Call for Action. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2017; 7(1): 4-6. [Commentary] | 2017 |
| Nahar, V. K.,Hutcheson, A. K., Boyas, J. F., Jacks, S. K., & Brodell, R. T. Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2016; 1-2. [Commentary] | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K. Indoor Tanning Frequency Associated With Risky Sun Protection Practices. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2016. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K. Implications of USPSTF Skin Cancer Screening Recommendations for Clinicians. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2016. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K., Mayer, J. E, & Grant-Kels, J. M. The Case for Skin Cancer Screening with Total Body Skin Exams. JAMA Oncology. 2016; 2(8):999-1001. [Invited Editorial] | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K. Sunburn and Sun-Protective Behaviors Among Adults With and Without Previous Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2016. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2016 |
| Nahar, V. K. Addressing Factors Influencing Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviors among Outdoor Workers. Connect Newsletter - Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities. 2015; 1(10): 3. [Invited Editorial] | 2015 |
| Nahar, V. K. Patterns of Sunscreen Use among US Adults. Dermatology PracticeUpdate. 2015. Available from https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/vinayak-nahar/1437 [Invited Commentary] | 2015 |
Letter to the Editor | |
| Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. Influencing Health Behavior Change Related to Musculoskeletal Conditions: The Need to Expand the Evidence Base and the Case for Multi-Theory Model (MTM). American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2018; 97(12):933-934.[Letter to the Editor] | 2018 |
| Nahar, V. K., Olendzki E., Hillhouse, J. J., & Pagoto, S. L. Tanners’ Awareness and Perceptions of Legislation for Tanning Bed Use. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 2017; 33(6):338-340. [Letter to the Editor] | 2017 |
| Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. New Approach for Promoting HPV Vaccination in College Men based on Multi-theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene. 2017; 58(3):E203-E210. [Letter to the Editor] | 2017 |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Huynh, T. N., Sharma, M., Morrissette, S. V., Jackson, J. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar V. K. “Mississippi-Based Online Program for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Care”, Children’s Hospital of Mississippi Pediatrics Research Meeting, Jackson, MS | 06/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, Huynh T. N., Quiring. R., Sharma, M., Morrissette, S. V., Jackson, J., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar V. K. “Improving Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Care: Online Intervention in the Deep South", Alabama Dermatology Summer Meeting, Fairhope, AL | 06/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Huynh, T. N., Sharma, M., Morrissette, S. V., Jackson, J. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Online Intervention for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Treatment in Mississippi”, Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference, Chicago, IL | 05/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Theriot, T., Streifel, A., Byrd, A., Nahar, V. K., Evans, M., & Haas, C. “Tri-state Analysis of the Distribution of Southeastern Dermatology Residency Graduates among Rural and Urban Areas”, Research Day, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA | 05/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Brown, H., Le, S. D., Clinton, K., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Chronic Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Associated with HIV/AIDS”, Department of Advanced Biomedical Research, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Strauss, A. C., Liddell, T., Brodell, R. T., Clark, J. T., & Nahar, V. K. “The Impact of an Intervention to Improve the Culture of a Clinical Academic Department on Validated Measures of Success (Standpoint Survey (AAMC) and ACGME Faculty and Resident Surveys)”, Department of Advanced Biomedical Research, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Morrissette, S. V., Mockbee, C. S., Helms, S. E., Hughes, L. W., Ivory, D. M., Huynh, T. N., Clark, J. T., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Dermatological Care in Rural Mississippi: The Impact of Project ECHO”, Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (CFAS), Group on Resident Affairs (GRA) and Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR), Arlington, VA | 04/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Head, Q. N., Morrissette, S. V., Rezac, L., Nahar, V. K., & Huynh, T. N. “Mucinous Eccrine Nevus (MEN) in Early Infancy: A Rare Lesion with Unique Histopathological Characteristics”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Little Rock, AR | 02/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, Morrissette, S. V., Reeves, C., Mockbee, C. S., Helms, S. E., Hughes, L. W., Ivory, D. M., Huynh, T. N., Clark, J. T., Chandra, S., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Revolutionizing Dermatological Care in Mississippi: The Impact of Project ECHO at UMMC”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Little Rock, AR | 02/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, Jimenez, J., Clark, J. T., Nahar, V. K., Brodell, R. T., & Jackson, J. D. “Training Opportunities in Residency Programs to Enhance Diversity and Outcomes (TORPEDO)”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Little Rock, AR | 02/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Hughes, L. W., Ivory, D. M., Badon, H. C., Mockbee, C. S., Clark, J. T., Helms, S. E., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Integration of Digital Primary Care Training and ECHO in Advancing Rural Dermatology”, SEARCH, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Huynh, T. N., Sharma, M., Morrissette, S. V, Jackson, J. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Empowering Healthcare Professionals: Initial Findings from an Online Intervention for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in the Deep South of the United States”, Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit: The Translational Revolution, Vienna, Austria | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Huynh, T. N., Sharma, M., Wilkerson, A. H., Morrissette, S. V., Jackson, J. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Development of an Assessment Tool for Psychological Health and Help-Seeking in Alopecia Areata Patients in Underserved Communities.”3, Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit: The Translational Revolution, Vienna, Austria | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Wilkerson, A. H., Mohiuddin, S., Welsch, M., Rudolph, E., Scarton, K., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Huynh, T., & Nahar, V. K. Predisposing, Enabling, and Reinforcing Factors Associated with Intentions to Seek Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination among College Students in the Southeastern United States”, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Wilkerson, A. H., Welsch, M. A., Rudolph, E., Scarton, K., Mann, J., Davis, R. E., Nahar, L., & Nahar, V. K. "A Qualitative Study to Assess Barriers and Facilitators of Workplace Intentional Walking Among Employees at a University Medical Center in the Southeastern United States.", American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Olatunde, O., Samuel, K., Dobbs, P. D., & Nahar, V. K. “Drug-related Self-Stigmatization Associates with Sleep Problems and Psychological Distress among Students”, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Hammig, B., Olatunde, O., Nahar, V. K., & Samuel, K. “Marijuana Impaired Driving”, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Chandra, A., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. “Exploring the Efficacy of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) in Understanding the Intention for PAP Adherence among Recently Diagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients”, World Sleep Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 10/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Hughes, L. W., Ivory, D. M., Badon, H. C., Mockbee, C. S., Clark, J. T., Helms, S. E., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Applying ECHO to Rural Dermatology Through the Use of Digital Primary Care Training”, MetaECHO, Albuquerque, NM | 09/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Atopic Dermatitis in Children: A Comprehensive Look at Treatment and Behavioral Management”, Pediatric Grand Rounds-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 08/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Huynh, T. N., Sharma, M., Jackson, J. D., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Improving Support for Children with Atopic Dermatitis: A Study on Healthcare Professionals' Confidence and Practices in the Deep South of the United States”, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Asheville, NC | 06/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Rezac, L., Wallis, L., Condie, D., Nahar, V. K., Black, W. H., & Pearlman, R. L. “Evaluation of Teledermatology Postoperative Follow-up Model after Mohs Micrographic Surgery”, American College of Mohs Surgery, Seattle, WA | 05/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Advancing Treatment and Behavioral Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children: Current Insights”, Internal Medicine Noon Conference-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mockbee, C. S., & Nahar, V. K. “Update: Atopic Dermatitis”, What’s New in Medical & Surgical Dermatology Update, Flowood, MS | 04/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Aman, I., Welsch, M. A., Zhang, L., Mann, J. R., Davis, R. E., & Nahar, V. K. “Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Medical and Nursing Students towards Telemedicine/Telehealth.”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Flowood, MS | 03/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, L., Wilkerson, A. H., Welsch, M. A., Mann, J. R., Davis, R. E., & Nahar, V. K. “A Qualitative Study to Assess Facilitators and Barriers of Workplace Intentional Walking Among Employees at a University Medical Center in the Southeastern United States”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Flowood, MS | 03/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Mohiuddin, S., Wilkerson, A. H., Welsch, M. A., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Huynh, T. N., & Nahar, V. K. “Predisposing, Enabling, Reinforcing Factors, and Intentions to seek Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination among College Students in Southern United States”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Flowood, MS | 03/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Atopic Dermatitis in Children: Up-To-Date Knowledge on Treatment and Behavioral Management”, Family Medicine Grand Rounds-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 03/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, McCowan, H., Olivet, M., McTighe, R., Nahar, V. K., & Huynh, T. N. “Congenital Nevus Sebaceous”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Flowood, MS | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Spears, H., Nahar, V. K., & Huynh, T. N. “Juvenile Xanthogranulomas in Skin of Color”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Flowood, MS | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Wilkinson, R. D., Flischel, A. E., Cruse, A. R., Nahar, V. K., & Brodell, R. T. “Facial Papules of Lichen Planopilaris”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Flowood, MS | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Buie, H. G., McTighe, R., Nahar, V. K., & Huynh, T. N. “Rapidly Progressing Vesicles on an Infant with Atopic Dermatitis.”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Flowood, MS | 02/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Rezac, L., Bhandari, R., Pearlman, R. L., Nahar, V. K., & Black, W. H. “Patients with Skin Cancer Prefer to Participate in Procedure Cost Discussions: A Cross-Sectional Survey”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Flowood, M | 02/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Powers, C., Maharjan, S., Jadhav, S., Bhattacharya, K., Rezac, L., Black, W. H., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Risk Factors for Postoperative Complications after Mohs surgery in Older Medicare Beneficiaries”, Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, Hawaii | 2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K. “Understanding Basics Statistics”, Project ECHO for Dermatology-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 12/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Wilkerson, A. H., Davis, R. E., McFadden, N. T., Redmont, S., Mann, J. R., & Nahar, V. K. “Differences in Occupational Sedentary Behavior among Employees from a University Medical Center”, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA | 11/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Samuel, K. D., Davis, R. E., Nair, V. B., Wilkerson, A. H., Sharma, M., Quadri, S. S. A., Mann, J. R., & Nahar, V. K. “Factors Associated with Initiation and Sustenance of Adequate Sleep Behavior among Medical College Students: Testing of Multi-Theory Model (MTM)”, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA | 11/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Olatunde, O., Davis, R. E., & Nahar, V. K. “Salient Beliefs Associated with Marijuana Use in an Evolving Socio-Political Environment”, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA | 11/2022 |
| Platform Presentations, Sharma, M., Ford, M. A., Lakhan, R., Kanekar, A., Wilkerson, A. H., Daniels, M., & Nahar, V. K. “Explaining Readiness to Change in Physical Inactivity Behavior among College Students in Mississippi Using Perfection Quotient (PQ) Model.”, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA | 11/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Yau, J., Barry, K. K, Sanchez-Flores, X., Nahar, V. K., Son, M. B., Huang, J. T., & Huynh, T. “Clinical and Immunological Characteristics of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): A Retrospective Study”, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Indianapolis, IN | 06/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Pearlman, R. L., Black, W. H, Davis, R. E., Ford, M. A., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Sunscreen Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices in Patients with History of Keratinocyte Carcinoma: A Single-Institution Survey Study”, American College of Mohs Surgery, Philadelphia, PA | 05/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Firouzabadi, A. D., Chelf, S., Davis, R. E., Bass, M. A, Ford, M. A., Leo, J. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Knowledge of Osteoporosis and Health Beliefs among Middle-Aged Men and Women in the Southern United States”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Flowood, MS | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Nair, V. B., Wilkerson, A. H., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Quadri, S. S. A., Samuel, K. D., & Nahar, V. K. “Testing Multi-theory Model (MTM) in Predicting Initiation and Sustenance of Adequate Sleep Behavior among Medical College Students”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Flowood, MS | 04/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Huynh, T. N., & Nahar, V. K. “New and Emerging Therapies and Behavioral Approaches among Health Care Professionals for Management of Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children”, Advanced Practice Provider Conference, Flowood, MS | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Pearlman, R. L., Cobb, E. K., Aldana, I., Garcia, N., Pandya, A., Hilts, A., & Cruse, A. R. “A Systematic Narrative Review of Skin Cancer related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Beachgoers”, American Academy of Dermatology, Boston, MA | 03/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Medepalli, V. M., Black, W. H., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Ford, M. A., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Associations of Perceived Skin Cancer Absolute Risk and Comparative Risk with Sunscreen Use among Patients with Keratinocyte Carcinoma”, American Academy of Dermatology, Boston, MA | 03/2022 |
| Platform Presentations, Badon, H. C., Pearlman, R. L., Bhattacharya, K., Inguva, S., Huynh, T. N., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Associations between Psychological, Physical, and Mental Health with Comorbidities among Psoriasis Patients”, Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, Hawaii | 2022 |
| Platform Presentations, Olatunde, O., Richards, D., Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Dobbs, P.D., & Davis, R.E. “Assessment of Telehealth-Based Psychological Help-Seeking among College Students: Application of the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change”, American Public Health Association, Denver, CO | 10/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K. “Sunscreen Basics”, Project ECHO for Dermatology-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 10/2021 |
| Platform Presentations, Pearlman, R. L., Condie, D., Nahar, V. K., & Black, W. H. “Adoption of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Among Dermatologic Surgeons: A Survey Study”, merican Academy of Dermatology, Tampa, FL | 08/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Hong, J., Nahar, V. K., Kolatorowicz, A., & Gassler, J. “Anatomic and Morphometric Differences Between Sexes in the Calcaneonavicular (Spring) Ligament”, American Association of Clinical Anatomists, Virtual | 07/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Ferris, T. S., Pearlman, R. L., Wilkerson, A. H., Griffin, D. B., Cobb, E. K., McCowan, H. K., Bhattacharya, K., Leo, J. T., Melton, S. C., & Nahar, V. K. “A Systematic Narrative Review of Skin Cancer Educational Interventions for Non-Medical Skin Care Professionals”, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium, Virtual | 05/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Preda-Naumescu, A., Pearlman, R. L., Inguva, S., Bhattacharya, K., Cobb, E. K., Melton, S. C., & Nahar, V. K. “Medical Comorbidities, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Psychological Distress among Diabetics with Dermatological Conditions”, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium, Virtual | 05/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Harrigill, M., Pearlman, R. L., Black, W. H., Davis, R. E., Ford, M. A., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Utility of Health Belief Model (HBM) to Predict Sun Protection Behaviors among Patients with Keratinocyte Carcinoma”, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium, Virtual | 05/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Penny, K., Sharma, M., Flischel, A. E., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Applying a Novel Theory to Self-Management Behaviors in Atopic Dermatitis: A Case of Multi-Theory Model (MTM) for Health Behavior Change for Educational Interventions”, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Medical Student Virtual Research Symposium, Virtual | 05/2021 |
| Platform Presentations, Pearlman, R. L., Bhattacharya, K., Inguva, S., Brodell, R. T., & Nahar, V. K. “Comorbidities of Psoriasis Worsen Patient Psychological, Physical, and Mental Well-Being”, Southern Dermatology Consortium, Memphis, TN | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Doyle, N. A., & Nahar, V. K. “Exploring Associations Between Self-Stigma, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts among Drug Using College Students” , American Public Health Association, Virtual | 10/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Sharma, M., Nahar, V. K., Sharma, A., Bansal, M., Verma, I., & Singh, A. “Development of an Instrument to Measure the Tooth Flossing Behavior Change among University Students in India”, American Public Health Association, Virtual | 10/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Davis, K. M., Doyle, N. A., & Nahar, V. K. “Prescription Opioid Misuse and Suicidality among College Students”, Arkansas Public Health Association [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Little Rock, AR | 04/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Doyle, N. A., & Nahar, V. K. “An Investigation of the Associations Between Self-Stigmatizing Beliefs, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation among Collegiate Drug Users”, Arkansas Public Health Association [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Little Rock, AR | 04/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Davis, R. E., Sayedy, S. A., & Nahar, V. K. “Screens for Depression and Substance Use among Collegiate Opioid Users.”, Arkansas Public Health Association [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Little Rock, AR | 04/2020 |
| Platform Presentations, Nahar, V. K., Patel, V., Davis, R. E., Gruszynski, K., & Elledge, T. “Does Perceived Social Support Influence Sun Protection Behaviors among Medical Students? Testing an Extension of Health Belief Model”, American Academy of Dermatology [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Griffin, D. B., Zieman, D., Wilkerson, A. H., Nahar, L., Harber, I. D., Doo, C., Savoy, M., & Nahar, V. K. “Skin Cancer related Awareness, Perceptions, and Practices of Non-Medical Professionals: A Systematic Narrative Review”, American Academy of Dermatology [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Largo-Wight, E., Kanekar, A., Nahar, V. K., Kusumoto, H., Hooper, S., & Sharma, M. “Predictors of Health Behavior Change Constructs Related to Intentional Outdoor Nature Contact Behavior”, American Academy of Health Behavior [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Napa Valley, CA | 03/2020 |
| Platform Presentations, Nahar, V. K., Luong, J., White, A. E., Chandra, A., Lakhan, R., Harber, I. D., Shields, N. P., & York, T. J. “The Prevalence and Correlates of Sunscreen Usage in the Rural Tri-State Appalachia”, American Academy of Dermatology [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| Platform Presentations, Zieman, D., Zardoost, P., Payson, S., Aman, I., Wilkerson, A. H., Quadri, S. S. A., Bagheri, F., Savoy, M., & Nahar, V. K. “A Systematic Search and Literature Review of Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices regarding Skin Cancer among Population in Gulf Countries”, American Academy of Dermatology [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Black, W. M., Ford, M. A., & Brodell, R. T. “Skin Cancer: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Behaviors among Outdoor Working Patients Diagnosed with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer”, American Academy of Dermatology [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Gipson, H. D., Nahar, V. K., Wilkerson, A. H., Roberts, J. E., Smith, A. M., Patel, V., Quadri, S. S. A., Mann, J. R., & Brodell, R. T. “Physicians Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practicing Patterns regarding Psychocutaneous Disorders: A Systematic Search and Literature Review”, Dermatology Nurses’ Association [Abstract accepted but conference cancelled due to Coronavirus], Denver, CO | 03/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K. “Prevention of Skin Cancer and Sunscreen Use”, Project ECHO for Dermatology-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 03/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Price, B. E., Carter, S., Nahar, V. K., & Faulkner, V. “One-Health and Health Professional Curricula: A Survey of Student Perceptions”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Weinstein, L., Gruszynski, K., Davis, R. E., & Sharma, M. “Newspaper Coverage of Rabid Raccoon Discovered in Wise County, Virginia: A Content Analysis”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Claros, E., Sharma, M., Mafi, M., & Nahar, V. K. “Development of an Assessment Tool for use with the Multi Theory Model of Health Behavior Change in People with Substance Use”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Lakhan, R., Moore, L. N., Kadevari, P. M., Davis, R. E., & Sharma, M. “Exploring Rabies Prevention and Control Practices in India using Social Ecological Model”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Lakhan, R., Sharma, M., Nahar, V. K., Kanekar, A., Wilkerson, A. H., & Ford, M. A., “Developing and Testing a Scale for Predicting Readiness for Health Behavior Change among College Students”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, Wilkerson, A. H., Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Lakhan, R., Kanekar, A., & Ford, M. A., “Utilizing Perfection Quotient (PQ) to Explain Readiness to Quit Smoking among College Students at a Southeastern University”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Wilkerson, A. H., Lakhan, R., Kanekar, A., & Ford, M. A., “Can Perfection Quotient (PQ) Explain Readiness to Alcohol Use Behavior Change among College Students?”, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K. “Skin Cancer Prevention and Theoretical Models”, Preventive Medicine Residency Didactics-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 10/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K. “The Sun/UV Light Exposure Update”, Dermatology Symposium-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 08/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Mafi, M., Lakhan, R., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Robertson, S. R., & Johnson, J. W. “Veterinarians' Knowledge and Utilization of Telehealth: A Pilot Study”, American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington, DC | 08/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, Nahar, V. K., Mafi, M., Lakhan, R., Davis, R. E., Sharma, M., Robertson, S. R., & Johnson, J. W. “Is it Telehealth or Telemedicine? Veterinarians' Knowledge, Perception, and Utilization of These Tools”, American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington, DC | 08/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, Krenk, D., MacDonald, S., Byrd, C., & Nahar, V. K. “Efficacy of Red Cell Salvage Systems in Open Acetabular Surgery”, Southern Orthopaedic Association, Amelia Island, FL | 07/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, Gromley, Z., Gromley, A., & Nahar, V. K. “Effectiveness of Metabolic Map in Medical Biochemistry Education”, International Association of Medical Science Educators, Roanoke, VA | 06/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K., Wikerson, A. H., Ford-Wade, M. A., & Sharma, M. “Indoor Tanning Behaviors, Beliefs, and Future Avoidance among College Students”, Research Day-Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN | 04/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., Johnson, E. C., & Johnson, J. W. “Prediction of Initiation and Sustenance of Stress Management Behaviors in Veterinary Students: A Test of the Multi-theory Model”, Society for Public Health Education, Salt Lake City, UT | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Catalano, H. P., Stephens, P. M., Kim, R. W., & Johnson, J. W. “Application of PRECEDE–PROCEED Model to Assess Needs for Preventing Opioid Addiction in Tri-state Appalachian Counties”, Society for Public Health Education, Salt Lake City, UT | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Kadevari, P. M., Moore, L. N., Stephens, P. M., Nahar, V. K., Ghafari, G., Memon, M., Bains, S., Patterson, G., & Sharma, M. “Rabies related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) in India: A Narrative Review of Literature”, Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Chicago, IL | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Patel, F. C., Raines J. A., Kim, R. W., Gruszynski, K., Sharma, M., Patterson, G., & Johnson, J. W. "Exploring Attitudes and Practices Regarding Vet Shopping among Veterinarians Practicing in Tri-State Appalachian Counties", Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, Washington, DC | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., Johnson, E. C., & Johnson, J. W. “Use of the Multi-theory Model (MTM) in Predicting Initiation and Sustenance of Stress Management Behaviors in Veterinary Students”, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, Washington, DC | 03/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K., Wikerson, A. H., Ford-Wade, M. A., & Sharma, M. “Understanding and Predicting Indoor Tanning Cessation using Multi-theory Model of Health Behavior Change”, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, Washington, DC | 03/2019 |
| Roundtable Presentation, Petosa, R., Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K. “A Case-Series of Cross Sectional Studies on Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change in Predicting Healthy Behaviors”, American Public Health, San Diego, CA | 11/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Anyimukwu, C., Nahar, V. K., Kapur, S., & Sharma, M. “A Systematic Review of Conventional and Laser Acupuncture as a Modality of Treatment for Migraine”, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA | 11/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, P., & Sharma. “Collective Intelligence on Evidence of Yoga for Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review”, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA | 11/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Kanekar, A., Rios, J., Nahar, V. K., Akil, L., & Sharma, M. “Predictive Modeling for HIV Screening Behavior Using Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change: A Collective Intelligence Approach”, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA | 11/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Kim, R. W., Stephens, P. M., Mason, K .S., Johnson, E. C., & Johnson, J. W. “Instrument Development to Predict Stress-Related Behavior Change among Veterinary Medicine Students”, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA | 11/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Davis, R. E., Bass, M. A., Ford, M. A., & Nahar, V. K. “Are there Gender Differences in Depression and Co-occurring Substance Use in College Students Who Engage in Recreational Prescription Opioid Misuse?”, Society for Public Health Education, Delta Regional Chapter, Oxford, MS | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Krenk, D., MacDonald, S., Byrd, C., & Nahar, V. K. “Efficacy of Red Cell Salvage Systems in Open Acetabular Surgery”, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Atlanta, GA | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Jessenia Zayas-Rios, J. D., Kanekar, A., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. “Measuring Change in HIV Screening Behavior Using Multi-theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change”, Health, Wellness & Society Conference, London, UK | 09/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Patterson, G., Hill, E. A., Dixey, B. H., Sharma, M., & Johnson, J. W. “Assessing One Health Status of Rural Appalachian Kentucky Counties: Challenges and Future Recommendations”, 3rd International Conference on One Medicine One Science, Minneapolis, MN | 05/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Pagoto, S. L., Nahar, V. K., Frisard, C., Lemon, S .C., Hillhouse, J. J., & Oleski, J. L. “Indoor Tanners Who Tan in Fitness Centers”, 4th International Conference on UV, Toronto, Canada | 05/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nahar, V. K., Petosa, R., & Sharma M. (2018, May 4). “Utility of multi-theory model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change in Designing And Evaluating Obesity Prevention Interventions for Young Adults”, Basic Science Seminar-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN | 05/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Petosa, R., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma M. “Designing and Evaluating Obesity Prevention Interventions Using Multi-theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change for Young Adults”, Society for Public Health Education, Columbus, OH | 04/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Haskins M. A., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Nahar, V. K. “Bone Mineral Density, Preventative Behaviors and Risk Factors in African American and Caucasian Mother-Daughter Pairs”, Society for Public Health Education, Columbus, OH | 04/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Patel, F. C., Kim, R. W., Ghafari, G., Dietz, B., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. “Predicting Initiation and Sustenance to Smoking Cessation Among Smokers Using Multi-Theory Model (MTM) Approach”, American Association for Cancer Research, Chicago, IL | 04/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Stephens, P. M., Kim, R. W., Patterson, G., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. “Testing Multi-Theory Model (MTM) in Predicting Initiation and Sustenance of Physical Activity Behavior among Medical Students.”, American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nashville, TN | 04/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Patterson, G., Dixey, B. H., Hill, E. A., Osborne, P., Kertis, K., Hueston, W. D., Nahar V. K., Sharma, M., & Johnson, J. W. “One Health Case Study of Kentucky Counties in Rural Appalachia: A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis”, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, Washington, DC | 03/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Nwoke, C. C., Nahar, V. K., & Sharma, M. “Correlates of Contraceptive Use among College Students in Southern United States”, American Medical Student Association, Washington, DC | 03/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Black, W. H., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., Bentley, J. P., Johnson, P., Jacks, S. K., Breeden, T., Grant-Kels, J. M., & Brodell, R. T. “Predicting Sun Protection Behaviors among Skin Cancer Patients Using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model”, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Hutcheson, A. K., Boyas, J. F., Lee, K., Chelf, S., Lakhan, R., Ford, M. A., Bentley, J. P., Johnson, P., Beason, K. R., Black, W. H., Grant-Kels, J. M., & Brodell, R. T. “Utility of the Health Belief Model in Predicting Sun Protection Behaviors among State-Park Workers in the Southeastern United States”, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA | 11/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Kim, R.W., Patel, F.C., Chabok, R., Dubin, R., Nahar, V.K., & Sharma, M. “Predicting Initiation and Sustenance to Exercise Therapy Among Low Back Pain Patients Using Multi-Theory Model (MTM) Approach”, American Osteopathic Association, Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Chelf, S., Stephens, P. M., Dudzik, B., Nahar, V. K., Kim, R. W., Ahmad, T., & Hull, B. “The Efficacy of Ultrasound Training in Increasing the Retention of Anatomical Structures in Medical School”, World Congress on Ultrasound in Medical Education, Montreal, Canada | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K., & Lingam, V. “A Systematic Review of Yoga Interventions as Alternative and Complementary Treatment in Breast Cancer”, American Public Health Association, Denver, CO | 11/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Sharma, M., & Nahar, V. K., & Lingam, V. “A Systematic Review of Yoga Interventions as Alternative and Complementary Treatment in Breast Cancer”, American Public Health Association, Denver, CO | 11/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Jacks, S. K., Brodell, R. T., Catalano H. P., Grigsby T. B., Ford, M. A. & Bass, M. A. “Tanning Bed Use among Collegiate Athletes in the Southern United States”, Health, Wellness & Society Conference | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Bass, M. A., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Sharma, M., & Shaikh, M. S. “Assessing Osteoporosis Related Knowledge and Perceptions in Younger Populations”, Health, Wellness & Society Conference, Washington, DC | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Sharma, M., Jacks, S. K., Brodell, R. T., Atfi, A., Duhé, R. J., Ford, M. A., & Aloia, C. R. “Skin Cancer Risk and Preventative Behaviors among Attendees of a Free Skin Cancer Screening”, Health, Wellness & Society Conference, Washington, DC | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Sharma, M., Lingam, V., & Nahar, V. K. “Yoga as an Integrative Therapy for Breast Cancer”, International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health, Las Vegas, NV | 05/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Ball, S. A., Nahar, V. K., & Ford, M. A. “Predictors of Sleep Quality among University Students in the Southeastern US: A Cross-Sectional Study”, Society for Public Health Education, Charlotte, NC | 04/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Boyas, J. F., Nahar, V. K., & Brodell, R. T. “Exploring Skin Cancer knowledge, Beliefs, and Preventive Behaviors of Latino Day Laborers”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Jackson, MS | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Ford, M. A., Nahar, V. K., Nelson, K. Bass, M. A., & Garner, J. C. “Predictors of Bone Mineral Density among Asian Indians in North Mississippi: A Pilot Study”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Jackson, MS | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Jacks, S. K., Brodell, R. T., Boyas, J. F., Cromeans, E. M., Haskins M. A., & Bass, M. A. “Prevalence of Sunscreen Use and Related Factors among College Students in the Southeastern US: A Cross-sectional Study”, Mississippi Public Health Association, Jackson, MS | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Johnson, A. K., Ford, M. A., Nahar, V. K., & Jones, T. L. “Physical Activity Predicts BMD in African-American and Caucasian College-Age Women”, American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA | 05/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Haskins, M. A., Ford, M. A., Morgan, R.G., & Nahar, V. K. “Adherence to On-campus Motivational Counseling Program Impacts Students’ Weight Loss”, Society for Public Health Education, Portland, OR | 04/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Bass, M. A., Bankston, T., Ford, M. A., Valliant M. W., & Nahar, V. K. “The Effect of Carbonated Soft Drinks on Bone Mineral Density in College Age Women”, American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL | 06/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Ford, M. A., Nahar, V. K., Bass, M. A., Vice, M. A., Davis, R. E., & Hutcheson, A. “Influences on Bone Mineral Density among Asian Indians Residing in the US”, American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL | 06/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, Nahar, V. K., Abe, T., Young, K. C., Patterson, K. M., Stover, C. D., Lajza, D. G., Tribby, A. C., Geddam, D. A., Ford, M. A., Bass, M. A., & Loftin, M. “Absolute and Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass and Bone Mineral Density in Masters Cyclists and Moderately Active Young Men”, American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL | 06/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., Hallam, J. S., Bass, M., & Hutcheson, A. “Skin Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Preventative Behaviors among North Mississippi Landscapers”, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA | 11/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Vice, M. A., Nahar, V. K., Ford, M. A., & Bass, M. “Risk Factors for Low Bone Mineral Institutionalized Individuals with Developmental Disabilities”, American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA | 06/2012 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Regions TEACH Prize Finalist, Regions Bank | 2024 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| Top Cited Article 2022-2023, Veterinary Record | 2024 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2023 |
| Third Prize - Most Read articles of the 2022, SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine | 2023 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Social Determinants of Health Research Award, American Osteopathic Association | 2021 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| U Rock Award for Outstanding Service, Cancer Center and Research Institute, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| Outstanding Immigrant Health Professional, Health for All | 2017 |
| 2015-2016 Class Who's Who Honor Recipient, The University of Mississippi | 2016 |
| Top Poster Submission Award, Mississippi Public Health Association Annual Conference | 2015 |
| Three Minute Thesis Competition Round 1 Winner (Finalist), The University of Mississippi | 2015 |
| Graduate Achievement Award in Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi Honors Convocation | 2015 |
| Graduate School Dissertation Fellowship, The University of Mississippi | 2015 |
| Graduate Student Council Research Award, The University of Mississippi | 2015 |
| Graduate Student Council Poster Presentation Award, The University of Mississippi | 2015 |
| School of Applied Sciences Student of Month, The University of Mississippi | 2014 |
| Graduate Student Council Research Award, The University of Mississippi | 2013 |
| Graduate Student Council Poster Presentation Award, The University of Mississippi | 2013 |
| School of Applied Sciences Student of Month, The University of Mississippi | 2013 |
| Graduate Student Travel Grant Award, The University of Mississippi | 2012 |
| Kevser Ermin Professional Development Award, The University of Mississippi | 2012 |
| Graduate Assistantship Award, Doctoral Program, The University of Mississippi | 2012 |
| H. Leon Garrett Achievement Award in Health Promotion, The University of Mississippi Honors Convocation | 2011 |
| Graduate Assistantship Award, Master’s Program, The University of Mississippi | 2010 |
| Honored as bonafide, diligent and disciplined student throughout academic course, Vitebsk State Medical University | 2004 |
Professional Membership and Service
| The Academy for Excellence in Education, Member | 2023 - Present |
| Department of Clinical Research, School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Zeta, National Veterinary Honor Society, Honorary Member | 2019 - Present |
| Women’s Dermatologic Society, Adjunct Member | 2019 - Present |
| Member, Department of Clinical Research, School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Society for Public Health Education, Member | 2018 - Present |
| American Public Health Association, Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Association for Cancer Research, Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Academy of Health Behavior, Full Member | 2017 - Present |
| Cancer Institute, Affiliate Member | 2017 - Present |
| Royal Society for Public Health, Fellow | 2016 - Present |
| Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities, Associate Member | 2015 - Present |
Committee Service
| Search Committee Member: Department Business Administrator, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member | 2021 - 2021 |
| External Tenure and Promotion Reviewer: Stephens College, Member | 2021 - 2021 |
| Residency Interview Committee Member: Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member | 2019 - 2023 |
| Search Committee: Exercise Science Faculty position, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2019 - 2019 |
| Evaluation Committee: President’s Study Abroad Scholarship, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2018 - 2019 |
| Intramural Grant Committee: College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2018 - 2018 |
| Evaluation Committee: President’s Study Abroad Scholarship, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2017 - 2018 |
| Search Committee: Epidemiologist position, College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| Program Committee: Doctorate in Philosophy in Integrative Biosciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| Search Committee: Health Education Faculty position, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| Search Committee: Exercise Science Faculty position, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| Evaluation Committee: President’s Study Abroad Scholarship, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2016 - 2017 |
| Program Committee: Masters of Public Health, Lincoln Memorial University, Member | 2016 - 2017 |
| Search Committee: Health Promotion Faculty position, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, The University of Mississippi, Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Search Committee: Assistant Dean position, School of Applied Sciences, The University of Mississippi, Member | 2013 - 2013 |
Other Service
| Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, Editorial Board (Statistical Editor) | 06/2022 - Present |
| Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Editorial Advisory Board (International) | 07/2021 - Present |
| International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Associate Editor | 10/2018 - Present |
| Journal of Dermatology Nurses’ Association, Editorial Advisory Board | 05/2018 - Present |
| Experimental Design, Science Olympiad, Lincoln Memorial University, Event Supervisor | 01/2018 - 03/2018 |
| Statistics and Research, Lincoln Memorial University, Consultant | 02/2017 - 07/2019 |
| Skin Cancer Screening, Cancer Institute and Department of Dermatology, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Coordinator | 02/2015 - 05/2015 |
| Graduate Students Services, The University of Mississippi, Senate | 09/2012 - 04/2013 |
| Employee Health Fair, The University of Mississippi, Coordinator | 02/2012 - 04/2012 |
| Employee Health Fair, The University of Mississippi, Coordinator | 02/2011 - 04/2011 |
| Veterinary Record (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Southern Dermatology Consortium, Annual Meeting, Little Rock, AR, 2024, Poster Presentation Judge | |
| Measuring Physician Intent to Counsel on Physical Activity Questionnaire (Developed by Shirley McClendon, Walden University), 2021, Expert Panel | |
| American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB), 21st Annual Meeting, 2021 (3 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| Southern Dermatology Consortium (SDC), Annual Meeting, 2024 (14 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| Preventive Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Disability and Health Journal (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Betel Nut Chewing Behavior Study Instrument (Developed by Lepani Waqatakirewa, Walden University), 2017, Expert Panel | |
| University Students’ Attitudes toward Group Work Pre and Post Test Instrument (Developed by Dr. Hannah P. Catalano, University of North Carolina Wilmington), 2017, Expert Panel | |
| Instrument based on Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to Predict CPAP/Bipap Adherence in Newly Diagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients (Developed by Dr. Manoj Sharma, Jackson State University), 2017, Expert Panel | |
| Instrument for Measuring Change in Substance Abuse Behavior (Developed by Dr. Edith Claros, MCPHS University), 2018, Expert Panel | |
| Portion size Consumption and Eating Out of Home Behaviors Instrument (Developed by Vimala Lingam, Jackson State University), 2019, Expert Panel | |
| Australian Health Promotion Association, 21st National Conference, 2013 (10 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Public Health Association (APHA), 143rd Annual Meeting, 2015 (8 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Public Health Association (APHA), 145th Annual Meeting, 2017 (8 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB), 18th Annual Meeting, 2018 (5 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Public Health Association (APHA), 146th Annual Meeting, 2018 (4 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB), 19th Annual Meeting, 2019 (6 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Annual Meeting, 2019 (4 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Public Health Association (APHA), 147th Annual Meeting, 2019 (5 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB), 20th Annual Meeting, 2020 (18 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| American Public Health Association (APHA), 148th Annual Meeting, 2020 (2 abstracts), Conference Abstract Reviewer | |
| Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Public Health Research (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Preventive Medicine Reports (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| PLoS ONE (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Patient Preference and Adherence (4 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Patient Intelligence (3 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Patient Related Outcome Measures (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Trainology (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Substance Use (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Religion and Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Primary Care and Community Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of International Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Environmental Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Dermatology Nurses’ Association (15 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Cancer Survivorship (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Affective Disorders (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Women's Dermatology (16 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Health Promotion and Education (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (3 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Integrative Cancer Therapies (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Health Promotion Practice (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Health Promotion Perspectives (3 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Food and Public Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Family and Community Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Clinical Medicine Insights - Pediatrics (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Cogent Psychology (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| California Journal of Health Promotion (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| BMJ Open (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| BMC Public Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| BMC Cancer (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research (3 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioral Science (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| British Journal of Cancer (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| An International Journal of Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Annals of Yoga and Physical Therapy (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| American Journal of Health Behavior (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| American Journal of Preventive Medicine (1 manuscript), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (2 manuscripts), Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer | |
| Elliott, A. C., & Woodward, W. A. IBM SPSS by Example: A Practical Guide to Statistical Data Analysis. Sage Publications. 2nd Edition, Book Reviewer | |
| Elliott, A. C., & Woodward, W. A. IBM SPSS by Example: A Practical Guide to Statistical Data Analysis. Sage Publications. 3rd Edition, Book Reviewer |
Teaching Experience
| PHS 717, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Health Behavior Theory | Spring 2024 |
| DERM 665, Medicine, Small Group, Course Director, Dermatology Research | Annual 2023 |
| PHS 717, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Health Behavior Theory | Spring 2023 |
| PHS 717, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Health Behavior Theory | Spring 2022 |
| PHS 717, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Health Behavior Theory | Spring 2021 |
Directed Student Learning
| Supervised Research, Advised: Carlie Reeves | 2023 - 2024 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Hannah G. Buie | 2023 - 2024 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Jenna C. Benge | 2023 - 2024 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Chris Glasgow | 2023 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Owen B. Ivan | 2023 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Rachel D. Wilkinson | 2022 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Maggie E. Holmes | 2022 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Daim Tabba | 2022 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Siddharth Srikakolapu | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Oyindayo M. Hassan | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Alexis Hilts | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Isabella Aldana | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Natalie H. Garcia | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Lauren E. Pitts | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Ana Preda-Naumescu | 2021 - 2022 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Using a Mock Root Cause Analysis to Improve Resident Physician Awareness, Comfort Attitudes and Self-Efficacy toward Patient Safety in an Academic Medical Center in Mississippi Advised: Ravi K. Janumpally | 2021 - 2022 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Collins T. Langley | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Caroline P. Garraway | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Arjun Pandya | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Manish Harrigill | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Meredith E. Thomley | 2020 - 2020 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Damien L. Roland | 2020 - 2020 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Kayla Penny | 2020 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Summer Morrissette | 2020 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Emily Cobb | 2020 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Taylor Ferris | 2019 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Alexa A. Engel | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Abigail M. Smith | 2019 - 2020 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Hannah C. Badon | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Daniel Zieman | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Caroline Doo | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Anjali Chandra | 2019 - 2020 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: David B. Griffin | 2019 - 2019 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Application of the Multi-Theory Model to Determine Predictors of Initiating and Sustaining Stress Management Behaviors in Undergraduate College Students Advised: Bishoy T. Samuel | 2019 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Kylie Watson | 2019 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Julie Wells | 2019 - 2023 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Clyde Dunn | 2019 - 2020 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Bradford Layman | 2019 - 2020 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Prevalence of Imposter Phenomenon and Self-efficacy in Veterinary Students Advised: Ashley N. Russell | 2019 - Present |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Logan Moore | 2018 - 2018 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Pream Kadevari | 2018 - 2018 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Utility of the Health Belief Model in Predicting Sun Protection Behaviors Among Medical Students Advised: Vaidehi Patel | 2018 - 2019 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Benjamin Williamson | 2018 - 2018 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Jeffrey Raines | 2018 - 2018 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Leann Weinstein | 2018 - 2018 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Evaluating the Challenges of Rural Applicants to Medical Schools Advised: Jeffrey J. LeBoeuf | 2018 - 2023 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Predictors of Bone Mineral Density among Men and Women Living in Rural Communities Advised: Stacy Chelf | 2018 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Jason Sands | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Christopher Moyer | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Rachel Gusek | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Tiffany Delacruz | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Morgan Clark | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Sarah Smith | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Liane Merritt | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Melissa Knight | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Anslee Broome | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Morgan Bozydaj | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Benjamin Williamson | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Crystal Reep | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Megan Preston | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: William Parsons | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Victoria Orlando | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Michael Reilly | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Melanie Glover | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Sarah Giles | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Lauren Fansler | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Anna Bommarito | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Lydia Calvin | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Catherine Seymour | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Jessica Gauldin | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Jesse Poovey | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Katelyn Washart | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Megan Parker | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Mallory Myers | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Vanja Gvozderac | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Lacee Dobrovich | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Jessica D’Cruz | 2017 - 2017 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Christine Nwoke | 2017 - 2018 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Influences on the Choice of Library Science Graduate Study: An Examination of Cultural and Social Capital, Economic Factors, Gender, and Race Advised: Rhonda Armstrong | 2017 - 2019 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Survey of One-Health and Interprofessional Education Module Integration into Health Professions School Curriculums: A Comparison of Health Professional Student Attitudes and Perceptions Advised: Stan Carter | 2017 - 2018 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Philip M. Stephens | 2017 - Present |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Brittany Zeller | 2017 - 2017 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Leena S. Philip | 2017 - 2017 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Designing, Implementation and Evaluation of Sexual Health Promoting Program among Couples in Isfahan City: A Theory-Based Mixed Methods Study Advised: Fahimeh Bagheri | 2016 - 2019 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Richard W. Kim | 2016 - Present |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Brian Martin | 2016 - 2018 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Falguni C. Patel | 2016 - 2020 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Ghazal Ghafari | 2016 - 2018 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Zachria Hasani | 2016 - 2016 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Rosa Chabok | 2016 - 2017 |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Linda Pham | 2016 - 2017 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Amer Hosain | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Gurneet Bawa | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Amanda Hendricks | 2016 - 2016 |
Residency Training
| Occupational Medicine, Research Advisor | 2023 - 05/2024 |
| Preventive Medicine, Research Advisor | 2022 - 06/2024 |
| Preventive Medicine, Research Advisor | 2021 - 06/2023 |
| Preventive Medicine, Research Advisor | 2021 - 06/2023 |
| Preventive Medicine, Research Advisor | 2021 - 06/2023 |
| Internal Medicine, Research Advisor | 2021 - 06/2022 |
| Dermatology, Research Advisor | 2020 - 06/2022 |
| Internal Medicine, Research Advisor | 2019 - 05/2021 |