Michelle A. Tucci
Professor
Department:
SOM-Anesthesiology
Email:
mtucci@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-1043
Education
| University of Mississippi, PhD, Pharmacology | 2000 |
| University of Dayton, MS, Biology | 1987 |
| Seton Hill University, BS, Biology | 1984 |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | 07/2005 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | 12/1999 - 06/2005 |
| UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | 1994 - 12/1999 |
| Research Associate, University of Michigan, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 05/1991 - 12/1993 |
| Biochemist II, Marion Merrell Dow, Department of Biochemistry/Cardiovasular | 11/1989 - 05/1991 |
| Biochemist I, Marion Merrell Dow, Department of Biochemistry/Cardiovascular | 07/1989 - 10/1989 |
| Research Assistant II, University of Cincinnati, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 06/1987 - 06/1989 |
| Graduate Research Assistant, University of Dayton, School of , Department of Biology | 1985 - 06/1987 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, The effects of PRP fractions on human stem cells, OREF | 06/2013 - 07/2014 |
| Extramural, The effects of targeting NPY 1 receptors on cell growth and survival in Ewing Sarcoma cell lines, OREF | 06/2013 - 07/2014 |
| Extramural, The role of platelet rich plasma in resolving inflammation and in tissue regeneration, MTF | 02/2013 - 01/2016 |
| Extramural, Combat Hemostat Development, EPSCoR Mississippi State University | 08/2012 - 07/2013 |
| Extramural, Evaluation of neuropeptide Y1 receptor antagonist compared with standard estrogen therapy in adult female ovariectomized rats, AOSpine | 01/2011 - 05/2012 |
| Extramural, MHSIP Statistification Surveys for the MS mental health department, Mental Health Department | 01/2010 - 12/2011 |
| Extramural, The role of CTGF and TGFbeta in carpal tunnel syndrome, OREF | 07/2009 - 06/2010 |
| Extramural, Cellular effects of platelet rich plasma: a study on macrophage-like cells., OREF | 07/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Extramural, The effects of purple mushroom formula, host defense, and IP6 products on NK cell activity and macrophage function, Enzymatic Therapy | 10/2006 - 12/2007 |
| Extramural, Chondrocyte response to sustained release of growth factors in degnerative intervertebral dis rat model, OREF | 07/2006 - 06/2007 |
| Extramural, The use of DBM putty in a segmental fracture model, Globus Medical | 07/2006 - 06/2007 |
| Extramural, Mechanical Strength testing of Bone healed with Demineralized Bone Matrix Proteins, IsoTis OrthoBiologics | 07/2005 - 06/2007 |
| Intramural, Chondrocyte response to sustained release of growth factors in a degenerative interverteral disc rat model, UMMC | 09/2004 - 08/2005 |
| Extramural, Analysis of proteoglycans in CTS, American Hand Society | 02/2003 - 01/2004 |
| Intramural, The Role of Proteogylcans in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome, UMMC | 07/2001 - 06/2002 |
| Intramural, Phagocytosis and generation of reactive oxygen species are dependent upon phospholipase D activity and these functions are necessary for macrophages to clear transformed cancer cells., American Cancer Society | 07/2000 - 06/2001 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Henry OR, Benghuzzi H, Taylor HA Jr, Tucci M, Butler K, Jones L. Suppression of homocysteine levels by vitamin B12 and folates: age and gender dependency in the Jackson Heart Study. Am J Med Sci. 2012 Aug;344(2):110-5. | 2012 |
| Mehta SK, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Effect of platelet dense granule contents upon osteoblast viability. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:288-95. | 2012 |
| Lawyer TJ, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Evaluation of chondrocyte growth and function subjected to 21% and 6% oxygen levels. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:246-53. | 2012 |
| Garner AD, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Functional and structural responses associated with potential restorative dental adhesives using human gingival fibroblasts as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:141-8. | 2012 |
| Black DA, Tucci M, Puckett A, Benghuzzi H. Histopathological and biomechanical parameters of repaired rat achilles tendons treated with and without mannose-6-phosphate. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:43-8. | 2012 |
| Cason Z, Wilson G, Golanov O, Tucci M, McGuire R, Benghuzzi H. Reproductive system behavior following exposure of sustained delivery of npy antagonist in ovariectomized (ovx) rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:65-72. | 2012 |
| Cameron JA, Farah I, Venkatraman R, Wells H, Feaster S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Research training and biomedical education. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:57-64. | 2012 |
| White J, Morton V, Whittington K, Wilson G, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins, estrogen, and an antagonist to neuropeptide y on osteoblast and osteoclast viability and function related to osteoporosis. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:478-84. | 2012 |
| Tucci M, Perrett W, Scott V, Wilson G, Black D, Benghuzzi H. The effects of sugar phosphates in reducing hif-1a Under hypoxic conditions Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:431-8 | 2012 |
| Benghuzzi H, Mohamed A, Aneja A, Cameron JA, Tucci M. The effects of sustained delivery of alendronate on the kidney in ovariectomized female rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:35-42. | 2012 |
| Black DA, Lindley S, Tucci M, Lawyer T, Benghuzzi H. A new model for repair of the Achilles tendon in the rat. J Invest Surg. 2011;24(5):217-21. doi: 10.3109/08941939.2011.575915. | 2011 |
| Bulter KR Jr, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A. Amino Acid coated uhmw-pe implants modify macrophage migration in the tissue-implant response Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:240-5. | 2011 |
| Bulter KR Jr, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A. Androgen administration and macrophage behavior in the tissue-implant response Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:228-33. | 2011 |
| Wiggers EC, Johnson W, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Biochemical and morphological changes associated with macrophages and osteoclasts when challenged with infection Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:183-8. | 2011 |
| Lawyer T, Wingerter S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Cellular effects of catabolic inflammatory cytokines on chondrocytes - biomed 2011. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:252-7. | 2011 |
| Tucci M, Woodall J Jr, Ibrahim J, Mohamed A, Benghuzzi H. Defining the role of adenosine and glucocorticoids in down regulation of the inflammatory response associated with LPS activated macrophages Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:207-12. | 2011 |
| Hull Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of green tea extract (egcg) against streptococcus pyogenes in vitro - biomed 2011. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:177-82. | 2011 |
| Benghuzzi H, Cason Z, Tucci M, Cameron JA, Mohamed A. Evaluation of the estrous cycle and ovarian function following sustained delivery of corticosteroid via tcpl delivery Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:189-94. | 2011 |
| Wilkins R, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kb expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:222-7. | 2011 |
| Black DA, Tucci M, Puckett A, Lawyer T, Benghuzzi H. Strength of a new method of achilles tendon repair in the rat Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:112-7. | 2011 |
| Tardy F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effects of thymoquinone and green tea extract on wi-38 fibroblasts exposed to low-density lipoprotein Biomed Sci Instrum. 2011;47:246-51. | 2011 |
| Black DA, Whittington A, Taylor T, Golanov O, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effects of mannose-6-phosphate on human fibroblast cells Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:196-201. | 2010 |
| Hull Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Inhibition of bacterial attachment to kidney epithelial cells using thymoquinone Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:69-74. | 2010 |
| Ross Richards L, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Sustained delivery of growth factors and prostate tissue response Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:274-80. | 2010 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Sustained delivery of tobramycin via tcpl delivery system to effectively treat osteomyelitis in rats - biomed 2010. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:123-8. | 2010 |
| Butler KR, Minor DS, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M. Terminal digit bias is not an issue for properly trained healthcare personnel using manual or semi-automated devices Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:75-80. | 2010 |
| Wilkins R, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The effects of egcg and tq on inflammatory mediator production in raw 264.7 cells challenged with LPS Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:208-13. | 2010 |
| Davis J, Tucci M, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. The intracellular signaling pathways of deminerlized bone matrix Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:63-8. | 2010 |
| Pierce CW, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. The time course of transcriptional regulation in anoxic fibroblasts: implications for carpal tunnel syndrome Biomed Sci Instrum. 2010;46:299-304. | 2010 |
| Ragab AA, Woodall JW Jr, Tucci MA, Wingerter SA, Fosnaugh AW, Franklin LN, Benghuzzi HA. A preliminary report on the effects of sustained administration of corticosteroid on traumatized disc using the adult male rat model. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2009 Oct;22(7):473-8. | 2009 |
| Sealy PI, Nguyen C, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Cleary JD. Delivery of antifungal agents using bioactive and nonbioactive bone cements. Ann Pharmacother. 2009 Oct;43(10):1606-15. Epub 2009 Sep 15. | 2009 |
| Woodall J Jr, Tucci M, Mishra A, Asfour A, Benghuzzi H. Cellular effects of platelet rich plasma interleukin1 release from prp treated macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:489-94. | 2009 |
| Tucci M, Lancaster R, Wingerter S, Woodall J Jr, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. Comparison of segmental fracture healing in young and old rats that were treated with bone stimulators Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:407-12. | 2009 |
| Pierce CW, Tucci MA, Lindley S, Freeland A, Benghuzzi HA. Connective tissue growth factor (ctgf) expression in the tenosynovium of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:30-5. | 2009 |
| Wilkins R, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of raw 264.7 macrophages treated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:346-51. | 2009 |
| Benghuzzi H, Powell P, Tucci M, Cameron J. Histopathophysiological comparison of male and female heart tissue following sustained release of supraphysiological levels of corticosteroid Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:413-8. | 2009 |
| Longstreet N, Lindley S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Zhang F. The effects of deferoxamine on the survival of free flaps using the adult male rat as a model - biomed 2009. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:334-9. | 2009 |
| Hull Vance S, Ross Richards L, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The evaluation of conventionally delivered tq in csa challenged rmkec Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:48-53. | 2009 |
| Ross Richards L, Wilson F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The role of estrogen, testosterone, and parathyroid hormones in combination with conventional and sustained antioxidant treatment on lncap cells - biomed 2009. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:268-73. | 2009 |
| Tardy F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The role of thymoquinone and epigallocatechin-3-gallate on the viability of mrc-5 fibroblasts in culture - Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:42-7. | 2009 |
| Aneja A, Krantz C, Tucci M, Benghuzzi HA. Use of demineralized bone matrix protein in osteoporotic rats: a histological evaluation Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:36-41. | 2009 |
| Richards LR, Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. A comparison of the morphological changes associated with conventional and sustained treatment with pigallocatechin3gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid on lncap cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:465-70. | 2008 |
| Aneja A, Woodall J, Wingerter S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Analysis of tobramycin release from beta tricalcium phosphate drug delivery system. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:88-93. | 2008 |
| Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Richards L, Harrison G, Patel R. Biochemical changes to fibroblast cells subjected to ionizing radiation. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:447-52. | 2008 |
| Adah F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Ragab A, Greenwald N. Effect of low power laser treatment on a traumatized disc in a rat model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:34-40. | 2008 |
| Barron J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Effects of thymoquinone and selenium on the proliferation of mg 63 cells in tissue culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:434-40. | 2008 |
| Wilkins R, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of endotoxin binding to uhmwpe and inflammatory mediator production by macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:459-64. | 2008 |
| Hamil L, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Evaluation of insulin secretion by pancreatic cells in response to increasing amounts of glucose. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:441-6. | 2008 |
| Tardy FM, Tucci M, Baker R, Benghuzzi H. The evaluation of macrophages following bacterial or cytokine challenge. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:428-33. | 2008 |
| Tardy FM, Tucci M, Baker R, Benghuzzi H. The evaluation of macrophages following bacterial or cytokine challenge. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:428-33. | 2008 |
| Sealy PI, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The impact of micafungin on the cellular integrity of mg63 osteoblastlike cells in vitro a preliminary study. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:453-8. | 2008 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The use of androgen loaded tcpl delivery devices to assess the proinflammatory cytokines profiles. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:94-9. | 2008 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The use of androgen loaded tcpl delivery devices to assess the proinflammatory cytokines profiles. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:94-9. | 2008 |
| Vance SH, Benghuzzi H, Wilson-Simpson F, Tucci M. Thymoquinone supplementation and its effect on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2008;44:477-82. | 2008 |
| Russell G, Tucci M, Conflitti J, Graves M, Wingerter S, Woodall J Jr, Ragab A, Benghuzzi H. Characterization of a femoral segmental nonunion model in laboratory rats: report of a novel surgical technique. J Invest Surg. 2007 Jul-Aug;20(4):249-55. | 2007 |
| Wingerter S, Calvert G, Tucci M, Tsao A, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. Comparison of two different fixation techniques for a segmental defect in a rat femur model. J Invest Surg. 2007 May-Jun;20(3):149-55. | 2007 |
| Norwood AA, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. A comparison of 5-fluorouracil and natural chemotherapeutic agents, EGCG and thymoquinone, delivered by sustained drug delivery on colon cancer cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:272-7. | 2007 |
| Woodall J Jr, Tucci M, Mishra A, Benghuzzi H. Cellular effects of platelet rich plasma: a study on HL-60 macrophage-like cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:266-71. | 2007 |
| Adah F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Russell G, England B. Cholesterol production inhibitor (statin) increased bone healing in surgically created femoral defect in an animal model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:95-103. | 2007 |
| Barron M, Franklin L, Woodall J Jr, Wingerter S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Comparison of osteoconductive materials on MG63 osteoblast cell function. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:248-53. | 2007 |
| Price V, Wells P, Tucci M, Cameron JA, Ragab A, Benghuzzi H. Effects of sustained delivery of IGF-1 in a rat degenerative disc model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:384-9. | 2007 |
| Wingerter S, Tucci M, Bumgardner J, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of short-term healing following sustained delivery of osteoinductive agents in a rat femur drill defect model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:188-93. | 2007 |
| Marks T, Wingerter S, Franklin L, Woodall J Jr, Tucci M, Russell G, Patel R, Benghuzzi H. Histological and radiographic comparison of allograft substitutes using a continuous delivery model in segmental defects. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:194-9. | 2007 |
| Richards LR, Jones P, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. LNCaP cells exposed to ceramic drug delivery treatment with epigallocatechin-3-gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:242-7. | 2007 |
| Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Richards L, Harrison G, Patel R. Pathophysiological changes associated with multiple exposure of ionizing radiation on MRC-5 cells in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:254-9. | 2007 |
| Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The effects of sustained delivery of cortisol on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:260-5. | 2007 |
| Ehanire I, Tucci M, Franklin L, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. The effects of tobramycin on MG63 cell viability and function. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2007;43:182-7. | 2007 |
| Chen WJ, Zhang F, Mustain WC, Tucci M, Hu EC, Lineaweaver WC. Prefabrication of vascularized bone flap by demineralized bone matrix. J Craniofac Surg. 2007 Jan;18(1):43-8. | 2007 |
| Belcher J, Benghuzzi H, Franklin L, Cameron J, Tucci M. Comparison between mevinolin and PTH action on MG63 osteoblast-like cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:267-72. | 2006 |
| Norwood AA, Tan M, May M, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Comparison of potential chemotherapeutic agents, 5-fluoruracil, green tea, and thymoquinone on colon cancer cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:350-6. | 2006 |
| McLendon C, Tucci M, Hamadain E, Benghuzzi H. Differential effects of cortisol on MRC-5 fibroblasts and hypertrophic LL-29 fibroblasts. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:344-9. | 2006 |
| Tan M, Norwood A, May M, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effects of (-)epigallocatechin gallate and thymoquinone on proliferation of a PANC-1 cell line in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:363-71. | 2006 |
| Gassion C, Walsh-Guedon S, Tucci M, Hamadain E, Benghuzzi H. Effects of polystyrene particle density on type II pneumocytes. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:181-6. | 2006 |
| Adah F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Russell G, England B. Effects of sustained release of statin by means of tricalcium phosphate lysine delivery system in defect and segmental femoral injuries on certain biochemical markers in vivo. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:126-35. | 2006 |
| Brewer J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Effects of thymoquinone, lycopene, and selenomethione in the presence of estrogen on the viability of SiHa cells in vitro. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:37-41. | 2006 |
| Womack K, Anderson M, Tucci M, Hamadain E, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of bioflavonoids as potential chemotherapeutic agents. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006 | 2006 |
| Norozy Z, Jefferson S, Mohamed A, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Hep-2 cellular function following either a bolus administration or continuous sustained release of IP-6. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:416-21. | 2006 |
| Jones LC, Tucci M, Frondoza C. Macrophages and fibroblasts respond differently to PMMA particles and mechanical strain. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:223-30. | 2006 |
| Wingerter S, Calvert G, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Russell G, Puckett A. Mechanical strength repercussions of various fixative storage methods on bone. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:290-5. | 2006 |
| Adah A, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Huang D, Franklin L, Adah F. Metabolic effects of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate in normoxic and hypoxic states of MG63 osteosarcoma cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:120-5. | 2006 |
| Haynie LS, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, England B. Pathophysiological changes associated with the exposure of sustained delivery of glucocorticoids on pituitary adenoma cell line. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:78-83. | 2006 |
| Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Pathophysiological response of rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells exposed to cyclosporine A. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:84-9. | 2006 |
| Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Richards L, Harrison G, Patel R. Pathophysiological responses of MRC-5 cells exposed to various doses of x-ray radiation. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:72-7. | 2006 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Russell G, Ragab A, Graves M, Conflitti J. Targeted sustained delivery of tobramycin at the site of a femoral osteotomy. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:530-5. | 2006 |
| Martin TM, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effect of conventional and sustained delivery of thymoquinone and levodopa on SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:332-7. | 2006 |
| Hardy T, Benghuzzi H, Russell G, Cameron J, Tucci M. The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins and osteogenic protein-1 on bone cells isolated in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:66-71. | 2006 |
| Davis J, Tucci M, Franklin L, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. The effects of growth factors on the production of osteopontin and osteocalcin. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:31-6. | 2006 |
| Franklin L, Jefferson S, Tucci M, Baker R, Benghuzzi H. The effects of IGF-1 on cellular phospholipids. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:54-9. | 2006 |
| DeLaSalle H, Benghuzzi H, Deville R, Tucci M. The effects of PMMA particle number on MG-63 osteoblast cell function. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:48-53. | 2006 |
| Richards LR, Jones P, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The physiological effect of conventional treatment with epigallocatechin-3-gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid on the LNCaP cell line. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:357-62. | 2006 |
| May M, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Mohamed A, Tan M, Norwood A. The role of glucosamine, chondroitin and thymoquinone on the viability and proliferation of a HTB-93 rheumatoid arthritis cell model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:338-43. | 2006 |
| Franklin L, Haynie L, Davis J, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Russell G, Ragab A. Evaluation of insulin-like growth factor-1 and parathyroid hormone on growth characteristics of MG-63 cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:217-22. | 2005 |
| Adah F, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Russell G, Tsao A, Olivier J, England B. Evaluation of the male reproductive organs after treatment with continuous sustained delivery of statin for fracture healing. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:54-61. | 2005 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J, Lyon R, Adams S. Glomerular response to adrenocortical hormone alone or in combination with selenomethionine. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005 | 2005 |
| Dorsey M, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. Growth and cell viability of estradiol and IP-6 treated Hep-2 laryngeal carcinoma cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:205-10. | 2005 |
| Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Pathophysiological response of rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells exposed to epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:223-8. | 2005 |
| Galjour C, Dzugan S, Graves M, Benghuzzi H, Russell G, Tucci M, Tsao A. Stimulation of fracture healing by continuous delivery of demineralized bone matrix proteins and tobramycin. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:122-7. | 2005 |
| Dzugan S, Galjour C, Conflitti J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Russell G, Tsao A. Sustained release of OP-1 and antibiotics in treatment of femoral defects in male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:80-5. | 2005 |
| Phillips L, Benghuzzi H, Cason Z, Tucci M. The effect of agonists and antagonists on Hep-2 cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:135-40. | 2005 |
| Martin TM, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effect of conventional and sustained delivery of levodopa on SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:382-7. | 2005 |
| Beard N, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. The effects of genistein concentrations on Hep-2 cellular function. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:199-204 | 2005 |
| Farah N, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. The effects of isolated antioxidants from black seed on the cellular metabolism of A549 cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:211-6. | 2005 |
| Tucci M, Freeland A, Mohamed A, Benghuzzi H. The role of proteoglycans in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:141-6. | 2005 |
| Brewer J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The role of route of estrogen adminstration on the proliferation of SiHa cells in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2005;41:68-73. | 2005 |
| Johnson RB, Tsao AK, St John KR, Betcher RA, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Effects of spaceflight on the attachment of tendons to bone in the hindlimb of the pregnant rat. Anat Rec A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol. 2005 Feb;282(2):147-56. | 2005 |
| Kirui PK, Cameron J, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M, Patel R, Adah F, Russell G. Effects of sustained delivery of thymoqiunone on bone healing of male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2004;40:111-6. | 2004 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Tsao A, Russell G, England B, Ragab A. Stimulation of osteogenesis by means of sustained delivery of various natural androgenic hormones. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2004;40:99-104. | 2004 |
| Mohamed A, Tarhuni H, Dufan T, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The use of digital technology to asses the severity of the Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis (EAE) spinal cord lesion. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2004;40:419-23. | 2004 |
| Dozier JH, Hiser L, Davis JA, Thomas NS, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA, Frankfurter A, Correia JJ, Lobert S. Beta class II tubulin predominates in normal and tumor breast tissues Breast Cancer Res. 2003;5(5):R157-69. Epub 2003 Jul 28. | 2003 |
| Fletcher A, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Cytopathological changes associated with continuous and intermittent exposure to glucocorticoids using raw cell line as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:477-86. | 2003 |
| Corder C, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. Delayed apoptosis upon the treatment of Hep-2 cells with black seed. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:365-70. | 2003 |
| Ivy RK, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Cason Z. Down regulation of CD14 expression through pretreatment with glucocorticoids. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:506-10. | 2003 |
| Longino J, Mullen B, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Tang C, Storey R, Puckett A. Evaluation of novel biodegradable cyclic carbonate polyester copolymers for cytocompatibility using MRC-5 cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:306-11. | 2003 |
| Pollan MC, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M. Growth factor expression in early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia upon exposure to sustained delivery of androgens. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:329-34. | 2003 |
| Willis B, Benghuzzi H, White N, Tucci M, Cameron J. HEp-2 cells exposed to glucocorticoids and LPS undergo organelle damage and apoptosis. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:383-8. | 2003 |
| Hafez NA, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Histomorphometric evaluation of renal glomeruli exposed to sustained delivery of estrogen using adult ovariectomized rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:487-92. | 2003 |
| Tardy FM, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Jones P. LDL oxidation by androgen exposure using MRC-5 cell line as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:471-6. | 2003 |
| Pate K, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Cason Z. Morphological evaluation of MRC-5 fibroblasts after stimulation with static magnetic field and pulsating electromagnetic field. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:460-5. | 2003 |
| Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Tardy F. Morphometric analysis of MRC-5 fibroblast like cells exposed to intermittent UV radiation. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:415-20. | 2003 |
| Conflitti J, Graves M, Russell G, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Plating of rat femoral shaft osteotomies: report of a technique and preliminary results. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:278-83. | 2003 |
| Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Structural changes in the kidney associated with ovariectomy and diosgenin replacement therapy in adult female rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:341-6. | 2003 |
| Brinkley J, Copeland L, Streckfus C, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Sustained delivery of Her-2/neu antibody by TCPL delivery device using adult male rats as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:324-8. | 2003 |
| Cason Z, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, England B. TCPL delivery system as a model for E + P replacement therapy in post-ovariectomized adult rats mimicking a postmenopausal condition. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:529-34. | 2003 |
| Credit SL, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M, Farah I, Cameron JA. The analysis of the dorsal aorta and renal vessels exposed to sustained delivery of AED, T, and DHT using a rat model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:511-6. | 2003 |
| Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Eckie R, Hughes J. The effects of sustained delivery of diosgenin on the adrenal gland of female rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:335-40. | 2003 |
| Graham JT, Winfield A, Tucci M, Benghuzzi HA, Hamadain E, Cameron J. The effects of sustained delivery of glucocorticoids on the adrenal gland of male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:347-52. | 2003 |
| Winfield AK, Graham JT, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cameron J. The role of sustained delivery of corticosterone alone or in combination with antioxidants on the cardiovascular system of adult female rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:353-8. | 2003 |
| Richards LR, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. The synergistic effect of conventional and sustained delivery of antioxidants on LNCaP prostate cancer cell line. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:402-7. | 2003 |
| Sud V, Tucci MA, Freeland AE, Smith WT, Grinspun K. Absorptive properties of synovium harvested from the carpal tunnel. Microsurgery. 2002;22(7):316-9. | 2002 |
| Freeland AE, Tucci MA, Barbieri RA, Angel MF, Nick TG. Biochemical evaluation of serum and flexor tenosynovium in carpal tunnel syndrome. Microsurgery. 2002;22(8):378-85. | 2002 |
| Pollan MC, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M. Cytopathological changes in early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia upon exposure to sustained delivery of androgens. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:15-20. | 2002 |
| Cox M, Trussell B, Ward J, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effect of TCP sintering temperatures on MRC-5 fibroblast proliferation and viability. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:173-8. | 2002 |
| Tardy FM, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Interrelationship between sex steroid hormones and cardiovascular disease using MRC-5 cell line as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:191-6. | 2002 |
| Trussell B, Ward J, Cox M, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Hughes J. Investigating initial cell-seeding density and culture period of fibroblast growing on biodegradable tricalcium phosphate lysine disks. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:101-6. | 2002 |
| Credit SL, Benghuzzi HA, Tucci M, Farah I, Cameron JA. Localization of cytokines in heart ventricular and apex tissues exposed to sustained delivery of AED, T, and DHT using a rat model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:95-100. | 2002 |
| Harvey V, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Cason Z. Proliferation and morphological transformation of RMK cells exposed to hydroquinine containing ionomers. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:185-90. | 2002 |
| Tucci MA, Tsao A, Hughes J, Baker R, Benghuzzi H. Release of inflammatory cytokines by macrophages and synovial cells challenged with tumor necrosis factor. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:89-94 | 2002 |
| Ward J, Cox M, Trussell B, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Tsao A, Hughes J. The effects of TCP fabricated with amino acid binders on the proliferation and viability of fibroblast cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:197-202. | 2002 |
| Jones P, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effects of vitamin E on the proliferation and viability of irradiated fibroblast-like cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2002;38:83-8. | 2002 |
| Tucci M, Sud V, Freeland A. Compression of the median nerve in CTS is mediated by periods of acute synovial swelling. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:299-303. | 2001 |
| Development of a model for bioresorbability of bioceramic microparticles. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:161-6. | 2001 |
| Tramontana J, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Tsao A, Hughes J. Morphometric analysis of cortical bone upon the exposure to sustained delivery of anabolic promoting agents using adult male rats as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:293-8. | 2001 |
| Sodachanh D, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. The effect of thyroid stimulating hormone on the proliferation and viability of HEP-2 laryngeal cells in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:149-54. | 2001 |
| Coach C, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effect of ultraviolet radiation and pretreatment of dehydroepiandrosterone on RMK cells in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:31-6. | 2001 |
| Coleman H, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. The effects of thyroid and reproductive hormones on the viability of human buccal epithelium. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:143-8. | 2001 |
| Thorns M, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. The physiological response associated with large particles of TCP, HA, and ALCAP implants using raw 264.7 cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:287-92. | 2001 |
| Scott A, Higdon K, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Puckett A, Tsao A, Cason Z, Hughes J. The prevention of osteoporotic progression by means of steroid loaded TCPL drug delivery systems. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:13-8. | 2001 |
| Higdon K, Scott A, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Tsao A, Puckett A, Cason Z, Hughes J. The use of estrogen, DHEA, and diosgenin in a sustained delivery setting as a novel treatment approach for osteoporosis in the ovariectomized adult rat model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:281-6. | 2001 |
| Butler K, Benghuzzi H, Tucci S. Tissue-implant response following soft tissue implantation of poly-L-lysine coated UHMW-polyethylene into adult male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2001;37:19-24. | 2001 |
| Streckfus C, Bigler L, Tucci M, Thigpen JT. A preliminary study of CA15-3, c-erbB-2, epidermal growth factor receptor, cathepsin-D, and p53 in saliva among women with breast carcinoma. Cancer Invest. 2000;18(2):101-9. | 2000 |
| Cason Z, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Scott A, England B. Assessment of endometrial function during sustained delivery of estradiol and estradiol plus progesterone in ovariectomized rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:221-6. | 2000 |
| Harris MV, Cason Z, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Cytomorphological assessment of benign and malignant dense hyperchromatic groups in cervicovaginal smears. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:349-54. | 2000 |
| Higdon KK, Scott A, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Hughes JL. Development of sustained delivery system as a novel technique for tissue culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:117-22. | 2000 |
| Tucci M, Baker R, Benghuzzi H, Hughes J. Levels of hydrogen peroxide in tissues adjacent to failing implantable devices may play an active role in cytokine production. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:215-20. | 2000 |
| Webster D, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. Morphological and biochemical evaluation of RAW 264.7 cells exposed to polychlorinated biphenyl. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:15-20. | 2000 |
| Coleman TN, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. Morphological and biochemical evaluation of RAW 264.7 macrophages after acute and chronic administration of DHEA and AED. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:355-60. | 2000 |
| Scott A, Higdon K, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z, England B, Tsao A, Hughes J. TCPL drug delivery system: the effects of synthetic DHEA and Diosgenin using an ovariectomized rat model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:171-6. | 2000 |
| Smith JR, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Hughes JL. The effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor on the proliferation rate and morphology of RAW 264.7 macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:111-6. | 2000 |
| Johnson M, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Cason Z, Hughes J. The effects of inositol hexaphosphate on the inflammatory response in transformed RAW 264.7 macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:21-6. | 2000 |
| Chang CY, Tucci M, Baker RC. Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated nitric oxide production and inhibition of cell proliferation is antagonized by ethanol in a clonal macrophage cell line. Alcohol. 2000 Jan;20(1):37-43 | 2000 |
| Johnson RB, Streckfus CF, Dai X, Tucci MA. Protein recovery from several paper types used to collect gingival crevicular fluid. J Periodontal Res. 1999 Aug;34(6):283-9. | 1999 |
| Benghuzzi H, Puckett A, Tucci M, Roberts B. Bioceramics surface modification by means of osteoclasts in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:321-6. | 1999 |
| Johnston W, Carr S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Tsao A, Hughes J. Biochemical markers evaluation of RAW transformed cells during treatment with various biomaterials. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:217-22. | 1999 |
| Hull S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. Comparison between adrenal, gonadal, and pituitary hormones on the behavior of rhesus monkey kidney cells in culture. PMID: Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:73-8. | 1999 |
| Thrash A, Puckett A, Tucci M, Read K, Roberts B, Benghuzzi H. Exposure of transformed and non-transformed phagocytic cells to novel glass ionomers in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:93-8. | 1999 |
| Nunnery M, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Zizzi T, Cason Z, England B, Hughes J. Histopathological evaluation of female reproductive tract exposed to sustained delivery of DHEA, and DHEA + E. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:79-84. | 1999 |
| Carr S, Johnston W, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Puckett A, Tsao A, Hughes J. Morphological and biochemical modifications of human macrophages treated with various biomaterials. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:211-6. | 1999 |
| Tucci M, Tsao A, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H. Non-specific immunohistochemical responses in surgical tissue collected from total joint arthroplasty. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:223-8. | 1999 |
| Cason Z, Tucci M, England B, Benghuzzi H. TCPL delivery devices: endometrial changes associated with exogenous sustained release of ovarian hormones. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:205-10. | 1999 |
| Newman D, Tucci M, Puckett A, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H. The effect of polymer coating biomaterials individually and incombination on the behavior of transformed RAW macrophage cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:229-34. | 1999 |
| McConachie A, Newman D, Tucci M, Puckett A, Tsao A, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H. The effect on bioadhesive polymers either freely in solution or covalently attached to a support on human macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:45-50. | 1999 |
| Zizzi T, Nunnery M, Cason Z, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The effects of dehydroepiandrosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate on the reproductive and vital organs of male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1999;35:279-84 | 1999 |
| McGee JM, Tucci MA, Edmundson TP, Serio CL, Johnson RB. The relationship between concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines within gingiva and the adjacent sulcular depth. J Periodontol. 1998 Aug;69(8):865-71. | 1998 |
| Harrison T, Bigler L, Tucci M, Pratt L, Malamud F, Thigpen JT, Streckfus C, Younger H. Salivary sIgA concentrations and stimulated whole saliva flow rates among women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer: an exploratory study. Spec Care Dentist. 1998 May-Jun;18(3):109-12. | 1998 |
| Butler K, Benghuzzi H, Cason Z, Tucci M, and Puckett A. The Role of Antioxidants-filled HAL Delivery System on the Fibrous Tissue Formation Using Adult Rats as a Model. Proceedings of the 16th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, April 4-6, 1997, Biloxi, MS, (0-7803-3869/1997 IEEE), 1997; 287-291 | 1997 |
| Streckfus CF, Johnson RB, Nick T, Tsao A, Tucci M. Comparison of alveolar bone loss, alveolar bone density and second metacarpal bone density, salivary and gingival crevicular fluid interleukin-6 concentrations in healthy premenopausal and postmenopausal women on estrogen therapy. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1997 Nov;52(6):M343-51. | 1997 |
| Butler K, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Cason Z. A comparison of fibrous tissue formation surrounding intraperitoneal and subcutaneous implantation of ALCAP, HA, and TCP ceramic devices. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:18-23. | 1997 |
| Jones L, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Biochemical analysis associated with HL-60 cells incubated with various ceramic materials. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:53-8. | 1997 |
| Cavett W, Tucci M, Cason Z, Lemos L, England B, Tsao A, Benghuzzi H. Cellular responses to various levels of sustained delivery of testosterone in the ventral prostate. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;33:155-60. | 1997 |
| Johnson R, Harrison D, Tucci M, Tsao A, Lemos M, Puckett A, Hughes JL, Benghuzzi H. Fibrous capsule formation in response to ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene treated with peptides that influence adhesion. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:47-52 | 1997 |
| Varnado M, Tucci M, Cason Z, Mohamed A, Benghuzzi H. Germinal cell alterations associated with sustained delivery of testosterone enanthate in adult male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;33:161-5. | 1997 |
| Harrison D, Johnson R, Tucci M, Puckett A, Tsao A, Hughes J, Benghuzzi H. Interaction of cells with UHMWPE impregnated with the bioactive peptides RGD, RGE or Poly-L-lysine. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:41-6. | 1997 |
| Cason Z, Tucci M, England B, Benghuzzi H. Pathophysiological changes associated with sustained delivery of estrogen and estrogen plus progesterone by TCPL devices. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:24-9. | 1997 |
| Coleman A, Tucci M, Cason Z, Benghuzzi H. TCPL delivery system: the role of DHT, DHEA, and E on the epididymal tubules of adult male rats. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:36-40. | 1997 |
| Cavett W, Cason Z, Tucci M, Puckett A, Benghuzzi H. The synergistic effect of sustained delivery of DHT, DHEA, and E on the ventral prostate of adult male rodents. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;34:30-5. | 1997 |
| Butler K, Benghuzzi H, Bajpai P, Puckett A, Tucci M, Cason Z, England B. One year histopathological evaluation of fibrous tissue surrounding TCPL implants using adult rats as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1997;33:233-9. | 1997 |
| Henderson JS, Flynn JC, Tucci MA, Tsao AK, Zebrowski EJ, Odlum O, Johnson RB. Site-specific variations in metabolism by human fibroblasts exposed to nifedipine in vitro. J Oral Pathol Med. 1997 Jan;26(1):6-10. | 1997 |
| Callender M, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Mohamed A, Cason Z, Lemos L, Tsao A. Immunochemical and histopathological evaluation associated with sustained delivery of 5-alpha androstanedione using adult rats as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1996;32:55-62. | 1996 |
| Ross L, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Callender M, Cason Z, Spence L. The effect of HA, TCP and ALCAP bioceramic capsules on the viability of human monocyte and monocyte derived macrophages. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1996;32:71-9. | 1996 |
| Gilsdorf JR, Tucci M, Marrs CF. Role of pili in Haemophilus influenzae adherence to, and internalization by, respiratory cells. Pediatr Res. 1996 Feb;39(2):343-8. | 1996 |
| Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Quantitative analysis of the effect of surface impregnation with biomedical polymers on the proliferation rate of HeLa cells in culture. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1995;31:135-40. | 1995 |
| Bush D, England B, Tucci M, Cason Z, Lemos L, Benghuzzi H. The effect of TCPL devices on tissue-implant interface analysis using adult sheep as a model. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1995;31:147-52. | 1995 |
| Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. The role of different biomaterials on adhesion of nontransformed buccal epithelial cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 1994;30:205-12. | 1994 |
| Watson WJ, Gilsdorf JR, Tucci MA, McCrea KW, Forney LJ, Marrs CF. Identification of a gene essential for piliation in Haemophilus influenzae type b with homology to the pilus assembly platform genes of gram-negative bacteria. Infect Immun. 1994 Feb;62(2):468-75. | 1994 |
| Gilsdorf JR, Tucci M, Forney LJ, Watson W, Marrs CF, Hansen EJ. Paradoxical effect of pilus expression on binding of antibodies by Haemophilus influenzae. Infect Immun. 1993 Aug;61(8):3375-81. | 1993 |
| Newman SL, Mikus LK, Tucci MA. Differential requirements for cellular cytoskeleton in human macrophage complement receptor- and Fc receptor-mediated phagocytosis. J Immunol. 1991 Feb 1;146(3):967-74. | 1991 |
| Mao SJ, Tucci MA. A colorimetric assay for measuring the lysis of a plasma clot. Anal Biochem. 1991 Jan;192(1):6-10. | 1991 |
| Newman SL, Tucci MA. Regulation of human monocyte/macrophage function by extracellular matrix. Adherence of monocytes to collagen matrices enhances phagocytosis of opsonized bacteria by activation of complement receptors and enhancement of Fc receptor function. J Clin Invest. 1990 Sep;86(3):703-14. | 1990 |
| Mao SJ, Tucci MA. Lipoprotein(a) enhances plasma clot lysis in vitro. FEBS Lett. 1990 Jul 2;267(1):131-4. | 1990 |
| Geiger DR, Tucci MA, Servaites JC Glyphosate Effects on Carbon Assimilation and Gas Exchange in Sugar Beet Leaves. Plant Physiol. 85:365-369, 1987. | 1987 |
| Servaites JC, Tucci MA, Geiger DR Glyphosate Effects on Carbon Assimilation, Ribulose Bisphosphate Carboxylase Activity, and Metabolite Levels in Sugar Beet Leaves. Plant Physiol. 85:370-374, 1987. | 1987 |
| Geiger DR, Kapitan SW, Tucci MA Glyphosate Inhibits Photosynthesis and Allocation of Carbon Starch in Sugar Beet Leaves. Plant Physiol. 82:468-472, 1986. | 1986 |
| Long MJ, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA. Human gingival fibroblast cell response to gox/cat. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:268-74. | |
| Dorman LJ, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. In vitro effects of bmp-2, bmp-7, and bmp-13 on proliferation and differentation of mouse mesenchymal stem cells. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2012;48:81-7. | |
Abstracts | |
| Black, D A; Tucci, M A; Puckett A; Benghuzzi, H Evaluation of Mannose-6-Phosphate Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Acute Tendon Repair 2012 World Biomaterials Congress Chengdu, China, June 1-5, 2012 | 2012 |
| Hamed A Benghuzzi, Michelle Tucci, and Joseph A Cameron The Effects of Site of Surgical Implantation on the Delivery Profiles of Anti-Trypanosomal Agent (DFMO) FASEB J March 29, 2012 26:835.14 | 2012 |
| Ham Benghuzzi and Michelle Tucci Pathophysiological changes associated with sustained delivery of DHT and TP by means of Hydroxyapatite (HA) delivery system FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:453.1 | 2010 |
| H. A. Benghuzzi, M. A. Tucci, M. C. Pollan Sustained Delivery Of DHT Via TCPL Delivery System To Develop A BPH Model In Rats Transactions of the 34th Annual Meeting for The Society for Bioamterials | 2010 |
| Michelle A. Tucci, Sharonda Swilley, Jerry Zifodya, Rick Lin, Kim Simpson, and Ham Benghuzzi The effects of early life exposure to citalopram on glomerular morphology and aquaporin 2 distribution in rat kidneys FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:761.4 | 2010 |
| Marquissa Anderson, LaKeysha Rose, Michelle Tucci, Hamed Benghuzzi, and Joseph A. Cameron The effects of estrogen, parathyroid hormone, and testosterone on activated raw cells FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:453.2 | 2010 |
| LaKeysha Rose, Marquissa Anderson, Michelle Tucci, Hamed Benghuzzi, and Joseph A. Cameron The effects of estrogen, parathyroid hormone, and testosterone on raw cells FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:lb12 | 2010 |
| Christine Walker Pierce, Michelle A. Tucci, and Hamed Benghuzzi The time course of transcriptional regulation in anoxic fibroblasts: Implications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:1022.10 | 2010 |
| Ham A Benghuzzi and Michelle A Tucci Production of Osteopontin and Osteocalcin by MG63 Cells In Response to Bone Morophogenetic Proteins and IGF-1 FASEB J April 22, 2009 23:1028.4 | 2009 |
| H. A. Benghuzzi, M. A. Tucci, A. A. Ragab; Univ. of Mississippi Med. Ctr., Jackson, MS. Sustained Delivery of Growth Factors for Degenerative Disc Disease. Transactions for the 33rd Annual Meeting Biomaterials Vol XXXI | 2009 |
| April Ellis, Tyrah Hickman, JoAnna Hullitt,Michelle Tucci, Ham Benghuzzi, and Joseph A. Cameron The Effects of IgG Anti D, IgG Anti D Coated Red Blood Cells and Lysed Red Blood Cells on Macrophage Viability, Morphology and Function FASEB J April 22, 2009 23:628.22 | 2009 |
| Ham A Benghuzzi, Michelle A Tucci, and Joseph A Cameron The Effects Of Palmitic Acid Concentrations On A549 Cellular Incorporation And Cellular Function FASEB J April 22, 2009 23:739.2 | 2009 |
| Kirk Surber, Michelle Tucci, Ham Benghuzzi, and Joseph A. Cameron Thymoquinone Decreases Macrophage Cell Viability and Function FASEB J April 22, 2009 23:762.27 | 2009 |
| Ham A Benghuzzi, Joseph A Cameron, and Michelle A Tucci Effects Of Polystyrene Particle Density on Type II Pneumocytes FASEB J April 5, 2008 22:710.3 | 2008 |
| Ham A Benghuzzi and Michelle A Tucci Histopathophysiological Comparison Of Male And Female Heart Tissue Following Sustained Release Of Supraphysiological Levels Of Corticosteroid FASEB J April 5, 2008 22:1210.17 | 2008 |
| Tyler Marks*, Scott Wingerter, James Woodall Jr, Laura Franklin, Michelle Tucci, George Russell, Rameesh Patel, and Hamed Benghuzzi HISTOLOGICAL COMPARISON OF ALLOGRAFT SUBSTITUTES USING A CONTINUOUS DELIVERY MODEL IN SEGMENTAL DEFECTS Academy of Surgical Research Journal of Investigative Surgery Abstract ed 2007 | 2007 |
| *Nicholas Longstreet, Sheila Lindley, Hamed Benghuzzi, Michelle Tucci, Feng Zhang, Steven Longstreet, and Michael Angel THE EFFECTS OF DEFEROXAMINE ON THE SURVIVAL OF FREE FLAPS USING THE ADULT MALE RAT AS A MODEL Academy of Surgical Research | 2007 |
| Hamed Benghuzzi and Michelle Tucci The Effects Of Amino Acid Binders On Proliferation And Viability Of Fibroblast Cells Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials | 2006 |
| Hamed Benghuzzi and Michelle Tucci The Effects of Continuous Sustained Release of DHEA and DHEAS on Male Rat Reproductive Tiss Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials | 2006 |
| Ham A. Benghuzzi and Michelle A Tucci Down regulation of CD14 expression through pretreatment with glucocorticoids FASEB J October 28, 2006 20:A225 | 2006 |
| Ham A. Benghuzzi and Michelle A. Tucci Delayed apoptosis upon the treatment of Hep-2 cells with black seed FASEB J October 28, 2006 20:A643-A644 | 2006 |
| Michelle A. Tucci, Ham Benghuzzi, Sharonda Swilley, Roderick McDowell, Rick Lin, Kim Simpson, and Ian Paul Early life exposure of rats to citalopram, a selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant, results in structural abnormalities in the adrenal gland FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:761.5 | 2006 |
| M. A. Tucci, H. A. Benghuzzi; University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. The Effects Of Amino Acid Binders On Proliferation And Viability Of Fibroblast Cells Transactions of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials Vol XXIX ISN#1326-7547 | 2006 |
| Hamed Benghuzzi, Michelle Tucci and Aaron Puckett Morphological and Biochemical Evaluation of RMK Cells Exposed To Hydroquinine Containing Ionomers Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials | 2005 |
| Michelle Tucci, Ham Benghuzzi and Joseph A. Cameron THE EFFECT OF INTRAPERITONEAL IMPLANTED CERAMIC DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES CONTAINING CORTICOSTERONE ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANTIOXIDANTS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM OF ADULT FEMALE RATS Abstract Issue of the Journal of Investigative Surgery | 2005 |
| Ham A. Benghuzzi, Michelle Tucci and George Russell The Use of ZCAP Ceramic Delivery System To Stimulate Osteogenic Mediators In A Femoral Defect Rat Model Transactions for the society for Biomaterials | 2005 |
| Michelle Tucci, Matthew Graves, Joseph Conflitti, George Russell, and Hamed Benghuzzi TECHNIQUE AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM PLATING RAT FEMORAL SHAFT OSTEOTOMIES Abstract Issue of the Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2004 | 2004 |
| Tucci, M and Benghuzzi, H Evaluation of Synovial Type A Cells and Macrophages for Phagocytic Index and Inflammatory Mediators Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials April, 2004 | 2004 |
| Benghuzzi H., Tucci M., Tsao A., Russell G, and Patel R. Stimulation of Osteogenesis by Means of Sustained Delivery of Androgenic Adrenal and Testicular Hormones Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials April 2004 | 2004 |
| Michelle Tucci, Hamed Benghuzzi, Audrey Tsao and James Hughes The Effect of Sintering Temperature and Density on Fibroblast Survival In the Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials | 2003 |
| Hamed Benghuzzi, Michelle Tucci, George Russell, Tsao, and Aaron Puckett The Role of Fibrous Tissue on Sustained Release of Steroids from PCL Coated ZCAP Delivery Systems in Adult Rodents In the Transactions for the Society for Biomaterials | 2003 |
| Tucci MA, Cason Z, Tsao A, and Benghuzzi HA. Detection of Nonspecific Immunohistochemical Response by Tissue Necrosis and the Presence of Metallic Wear Debris. Proceedings of the 16th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, April 4-6, 1997, Biloxi, MS, (0-7803-3869/1997IEEE), 1997; 187-189 | 1997 |
| Nall B, Benghuzzi HA, Puckett A, Parsell D, Roberts B, and Tucci MA. Interrelationship Between Bioceramic and Mice Osteoclast in Culture. Proceedings of the 16th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, April 4-6, 1997, Biloxi, MS, (0-7803-3869/1997IEEE), 1997; 279-282 | 1997 |
| Cabaniss D, Cason Z, Lemos L, and Benghuzzi H. The Assessment of an endocervical component in cervicovaginal smears with the PAPNET system. Proceedings of the 16th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference April 4-6 1997 Biloxi MS (0-7803-3869/1997IEEE) 1997; 357-361. | 1997 |
| Parsell D, Benghuzzi HA, and Tucci MA. The role of temperature of sintering of tricalcium phosphate ceramic on the adhesion rate of human monocyte and monocyte derived macrophages. Proce. of the Fifteenth Southern Biomed. Eng Conf. March 29-31, Dayton, OH, 1996,145-148 | 1996 |
| Benghuzzi HA, and Tucci MA. The effect of P-Trp, P-Ala, and P-Val on the proliferation rate of HeLa cells in culture. Manuscript accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the 14th Southern Biomedical Conference, IEEE, 1995;293-296 | 1995 |
| Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA, and Clark, BA. The effect of time of incubation and various polymer concentrations on the attachment of buccal epithelial cells in culture. . Manuscript accepted for publication at the Proceedings of the 13th Southern Biomedical Conference, 1994, DC, J. Vossoughi (Editor), 1994;490-493 | 1994 |
| Michelle A Tucci, Hamed A Benghuzzi, and Robert McGuire Neuropeptide Y antagonist improves bone density in ovariectomized female rats FASEB J March 29, 2012 26:1118.2 | |
Dissertation | |
| Tucci, MA The Effects of Phospholipase D Activity and Phosphatidic Acid Synthesis on the Production of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines | 1999 |
Book Chapter | |
| Freeland AE, Tucci MA, Sud V Ischemia-reperfusion injury as a common etiology of “idiopathic” carpal tunnel syndrome: biochemical and immunohistochemical evidence. In Luchetti R and Amadio P (eds.): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Springer, Chapter 6; pp42-48 | 2006 |
Presentations
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of Mannose-6-Phosphate Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma in Achilles tendon repair, 2012 World Congress Biomaterials, Chengdu, China | 06/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Cellular effects of undifferentiated mscs treated with bmp-2, bmp-7, and bmp-13, 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Chondrocyte Viability And Function Subjected To Normoxic And Hypoxic Conditions., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Effect of Platelet Dense Granule Contents on Osteoblast Viability., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Functional and Structural Response Associated with Potential Restorative Dental Adhesives using Human Gingival Fibroblast as a Model., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Histopathological and biomechanical parameters of repaired rat achilles tendons treated with and without mannose -6 phosphate., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Human Gingival Fibroblast Cell Response To Gox/Cat., 49th Annual Rocky mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Neuropeptide Y antagonist improves bone density in ovariectomized female rats, Experimental Biology, San Deigo, CA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, The Effect of a Novel NPY antagonist on the reproductive tract of OVX female rats., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, The Effects Of Demineralized Bone Matrix Proteins, Estrogen, And An Antagonist To Neuropeptide Y On Osteoblast And Osteoclast Viability And Function., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, VA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, The Effects of Site of Surgical Implantation on the Delivery Profiles of Anti-Trypanosomal Agent (DFMO), Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA | 03/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of Fibrous Tissue formed at the tissue implant interface of tricalcium phosphate bioceramics implanted SC or IP, Euromat 2011, Monteplier, France | 09/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of sintering temperature and cellular response to tricalcium phosphate, Euromat 2011, Monteplier, France | 09/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Amino acid coated UHMW-PE implants modify macrophage migration in the tissue-implant response., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Biochemical and morphological changes associated with macrophages and osteoclasts when challenged with infection., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Cellular effects of catabolic inflammatory cytokines on chondrocytes., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Comparison of osteoconductive materials on MG63 osteoblast cell function., 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain. CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Defining the role of adenosine and glucocorticoids in down regulation of the inflammatory response associated with LPS activated macrophages., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of green tea extract (EGCG) against streptococcus pyogenes in vitro., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium and 48th International ISA Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Symposium 2011, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of green tea extract (EGCG) against streptococcus pyogenes in vitro., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of the estrous cycle and ovarian function following sustained delivery of corticosteroid via TCPL delivery., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium and 48th International ISA Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Symposium 2011, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kB expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, Strength of a new method of Achilles tendon repair in the rat., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of thymoquinone and green tea extract on WI-38 fibroblasts exposed to low-density lipoprotein., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Scientific Presentations, The use of HA ceramic Delivery System to Stimulate Osteogenic Mediators in Femoral Defect Model, 9th International Conference Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nano-biotechnology, Montecatini Terme, Italy | 06/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of the Effects of Sustained Delivery Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) and Osteogenic Protein-1 (OP-1) on Fracture Healing, Osteoclast Activation in a Rat Femur Model, 9thInternational Conference Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nano-biotechnology, Montecatini Terme, Italy | 06/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Effects of mannose-6-phosphate on human fibroblast cells., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of cartilage growth following sustained delivery of TGF-Β using a rat degenerated disc model., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Inhibition of bacterial attachment to kidney epithelial cells using thymoquinone., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Pathophysiological changes associated with sustained delivery of DHT and TP by means of Hydroxyapatite (HA) delivery system, Experimental Biology, Anaheim, CA | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Production of Osteopontin and Osteocalcin by MG63 Cells In Response to Bone Morophogenetic Proteins and IGF-1, Experimental Biology, Anaheim, CA | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Sustained Delivery Of DHT Via TCPL Delivery System To Develop A BPH Model In Rats, Society for Biomaterials | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Sustained delivery of growth factors and prostate tissue response., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Sustained delivery of tobramycin via TCPL delivery system to effectively treat osteomyelitis in rats., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Terminal digit bias is not an issue for properly trained healthcare personnel using manual or semi-automated devices., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effect of acetylcholine administration to SH-SY5Y cells in the presence of levodopa (L-dopa) using conventional and sustained drug delivery., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of early life exposure to citalopram on glomerular morphology and aquaporin 2 distribution in rat kidneys, Experimental Biology, Anaheim, CA | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of EGCG and TQ on inflammatory mediator production in RAW 264.7 cells challenged with LPS., 47th 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of EGCG and TQ on inflammatory mediator production in RAW 264.7 cells challenged with LPS., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The intracellular signaling pathways of deminerlized bone matrix., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The time course of transcriptional regulation in anoxic fibroblasts: Implications for carpal tunnel syndrome., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, The use of HA ceramic Delivery System to Stimulate Osteogenic Mediators in Femoral Defect Model, 9th International Conference Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nano-biotechnology, Montecatini Terme, Italy | 04/2010 |
| Scientific Presentations, Comparison of segmental fracture healing in young and old rats that were treated with bone stimulators., 46th Annual Rocky Mountian Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression in the tenosynovium of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome., 46th Annual Rocky Mountian Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Defining the role of HIF-1α and CTGF in fibrosis., 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of RAW 264.7 macrophages treated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone, 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Histopathophysiological comparison of male and female heart tissue following sustained release of supraphysiological levels of corticosteroid, 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Sustained Delivery of Growth Factors for Degenerative Disc Disease, Society for Biomaterials | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of deferoxamine on the survival of free flaps using the adult male rat as a model., 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, The Effects Of Palmitic Acid Concentrations On A549 Cellular Incorporation And Cellular Function, Experimental Biology | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, The evaluation of conventionally delivered TQ in CSA challenged RMKEC., 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, The role of estrogen, testosterone, and parathyroid hormones in combination with conventional and sustained antioxidant treatment on LNCAP cells., 46th Annual Rocky Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, The role of thymoquinone and epigallocatechin-3-gallate on the viability of MRC-5 fibroblasts in culture., 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, Use of demineralized bone matrix protein in osteoporotic rats: A histological evaluation., 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Scientific Presentations, A comparison of the morphological changes associated with conventional and sustained treatment with epigallocatechin-3-gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid on LNCAP cells., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, A comparison of the morphological changes associated with conventional and sustained treatment with epigallocatechin-3-gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid on LNCAP cells., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Analysis of tobramycin release from beta tricalcium phosphate drug delivery system., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Cellular effects of platelet rich plasma: Interleukin-1 release from PRP treated macrophages., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Effects of thymoquinone and selenium on the proliferation of MG 63 cells in tissue culture., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of endotoxin binding to UHMWPE and inflammatory mediator production by macrophages., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of insulin secretion by pancreatic cells in response to increasing amounts of glucose., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Histopathophysiological Comparison Of Male And Female Heart Tissue Following Sustained Release Of Supraphysiological Levels Of Corticosteroid, Experimental Biology | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, The evaluation of macrophages following bacterial or cytokine challenge, 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, The impact of micafungin on the cellular integrity of MG-63 osteoblast-like cells in vitro: A preliminary study., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, The use of androgen loaded TCPL delivery devices to assess the proinflammatory cytokines profiles., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, Thymoquinone supplementation and its effect on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro., 45th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Cooper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Scientific Presentations, A comparison of 5-fluorouracil and natural chemotherapeutic agents, EGCG and thymoquinone, delivered by sustained drug delivery on colon cancer cells., 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Cellular effects of platelet rich plasma: A study on HL-60 macrophage-like cells, 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Cholesterol production inhibitor (statin) increased bone healing in surgically created femoral defect in an animal model., 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Effects of sustained delivery of IGF-1 in a rat degenerative disc model., 44th Rocky Mountian Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Evaluation of short-term healing following sustained delivery of osteoinductive agents in a rat femur drill defect model, 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Histological and radiographic comparison of allograft substitutes using a continuous delivery model in segmental defects., 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, LNCaP cells exposed to ceramic drug delivery treatment with epigallocatechin-3-gallate, thymoquinone, and tannic acid., 44th Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Pathophysiological changes associated with multiple exposure of ionizing radiation on MRC-5 cells in culture, 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of sustained delivery of cortisol on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro., 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, The effects of tobramycin on MG63 cell viability and function, 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2007 |
| Scientific Presentations, Presentations are displayed for the past five years for national and international meetings. |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| C. William Hall Award, SBEC | 2020 |
| President Award, RMBS | 2020 |
| Fellow, AIMBE | 2015 |
| East Allegheny High School Wall of Fame, East Allegheny School District | 2005 |
| Contribution to Science Award (Teacher of Year), Mississippi Academy of Sciences | 2005 |
| Poster Presentation Award (1st Place), Academy of Surgical Research | 2003 |
| Dean's Graduate Research Award, UMMC 39th Annual Honors Day | 2000 |
| Poster Presentation Award (1st Place), MS Orthopedic Society | 2000 |
| Douglas Walker Award, Mississippi Academy of Sciences | 1999 |
| Induction into Alpha Eta Honor Society, Alpha Eta Society |
Professional Membership and Service
| Society for Biomaterials, Committee Member, Membership Committee | 2012 - Present |
| RMBS, Committee Chair, Publication Committee | 2011 - Present |
| Academy of Surgical Research, Program Coordinator, Organized the Annual Meeting for the Academy of Surgical Research | 2006 |
| INBRE (formerly REAP), Mentor, Summer Laboratory Training | 2006 - Present |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Editor, Journal Editor | 2006 - Present |
| US Army, Mentor, Summer laboratory training for high school students | 2005 - Present |
| NIH, Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Special Emphasis Panel K08 and K02 | 2005 - Present |
| Seton Hill University, Invited Lecture, The Effects of Bone Stimulators on Bone Cell Signaling Pathways | 2005 - Present |
| NIH- Bridges to the Baccalaureate, Consultant | 2003 - 2010 |
| NIH Bridges to the Doctorate, Consultant and Mentor | 2003 - 2008 |
| RMBS, Board Member | 2001 - Present |
| Society for Biomaterials, Member | 1995 - Present |
| Academy of Surgical Research, Member | 1994 - Present |
| RMBS, Session Chair, Annual Meeting for the RMBS Biochemistry Session Chair | 2012 |
| RMBS, Committee Chair, Student Awards Committee Chair for the RMBS | 2005 |
| Jackson State University, Invited Lecture, Careers in Science | 2004 |
| Dr. Peter Amadio Mayo Clinic, Invited Lecture, EVALUATION OF THE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNOVIUM FOR INFLAMMATORY AND FIBROTIC MARKERS | 2003 |
| RMBS, Editor, Conference Proceedings, Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, Volume 39, ISA Volume 437 | 2003 |
| RMBS, Program Coordinator, 40th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Biloxi, Mississippi, April 2003. | 2003 |
| Society for Biomaterials, Workshop Organizer, Osteoblasts and material interfaces. | 2003 |
| RMBS, Program Coordinator, 40th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Biloxi, MS 2003 | 2003 |
| Society for Biomaterial, Invited Lecture, Immunohistochemistry | 2001 |
Committee Service
| CHS Policy and Procedures Committee, Member | 2010 - Present |
| CHS SACS Committee, Chair | 2009 - Present |
| Animal Care and Use, Member | 2005 - Present |
| School Of Health Related Professions - Admissions, Member | 2004 - Present |
Community Service
| Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer | 04/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Regional Science Fair Judge, Judge | 03/2004 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Graduate, Course, Dissertation | |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Biostats | Fall |
| DH407, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Pharmacology Section 2 | Fall |
| DH407, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Pharmacology | Annual |
Directed Student Learning
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of Antioxidants on Stage 3 and Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer Cells Advised: Jennifer Chisholm | 2010 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of Hypoxia on MSCS and Chondrocyte Cell Growth on PCL Scaffolds Advised: Tracye Lawyer | 2010 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, Role of GSK3B on Phosphorylation of Tau Proteins in SHSY5Y Cells Advised: Kim Kennedy | 2010 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, Antidepressant Use And Incident Of Cardiovascular Disease And Mortality In African Americans Advised: Shana Nelson | 2010 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Investigation of the Suspected Link between Cardiovascular Disease and Central Auditory Dysfunction in the Jackson Heart Study Cohort Advised: Charles Bishop | 2009 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of M6p and PRP on Repair of Achilles Tendon Using a Rat Model Advised: David Black | 2009 - 2012 |
| Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Biochemical and morphological changes associated with macrophages and osteoclasts when challenged with infection Advised: Erin Wiggers | 2009 - 2010 |
| Dissertation Defense Committee Member, The Effects of Dental Bonding Materials on Gingival Fibroblast Growth Characteristics Advised: Angelia Garner | 2008 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, The Influence of Anoxia, Corticosteroids and Platelet Rich Plasma on the Expression of Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 Alpha, and Transforming Growth Factor Beta in Fibroblast: Implications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Advised: Christine Pierce | 2008 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Prevalence, Severity, and Risk factors Associated With Early Childhood Dental Caries in Mississippi’s Head Start Population Advised: Kritin Nalls | 2008 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of Thymoquinone And (-)- Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on LPS Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages Advised: Renee Wilkins | 2008 - 2010 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, The Effects of Epigallocaechin Gallate, Thymoquinone, and 5 Fluorouracil on Fadu Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells Advised: Sharita Williams | 2008 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, Effects of BMP-2, BMP-7 and BMP13 on Differentiated and Undifferentiated MSCS Advised: Lisa Dorman | 2008 - 2012 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, The role of GSK3B in CVD and Diabetes Advised: Lishia Lee | 2007 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Characterization of Cellular Responses to a Novel Steady State Release of H2O2 at A Concentration Capable of Eradicating a Bacterial Challenge Advised: Merilyn Long | 2007 - 2012 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Can Sustained Delivery of Demineralized Bone Matrix Protein and Alendronate Heal a Drill Defect in an Osteoporotic Rat Model? A Biomechanical Evaluation Advised: Arun Aneja | 2007 - 2010 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Cellular Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma on Inflammation and Healing: Impact of Phagocyte Advised: James Woodall | 2006 - 2009 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Evaluation of The Antimicrobial Properties of Dehydrosolenposins and Their Effects on a Human Cell Line Advised: KaShonda Kelley | 2006 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Advised: Stephanie Burks | 2006 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Survey of Oral Hygiene Knowledge and Practice Among Mississippi Nursing Home Staff Advised: Robin Howard | 2006 - 2011 |
| Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Metobolic effects of fructose 1.6bisphosphate in normoxic and hypoxic conditions Advised: Derek Huang | 2006 - 2007 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Biomechanical, Histopathological, and Immunochemical Evaluation of the Effects of Sustained Delivery of Demineralized Bone Matrix Proteins and Osteogenic Protein-1 on Fracture Healing, Osteoclast Activation, and Systemic Tissues in a Rat Femur Model Advised: Scott Wingerter | 2005 - 2009 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, A Comparison of Patient Outcomes (Morbidly, Mortality, and Average Length of Stay) among Academic Medical Centers (AMCS) with and without Value Analysis Programs Using Three Service Lines Advised: Adrienne Murray | 2005 - 2011 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Intracellular Signaling of Osteogenic Growth Factors Advised: Joel Davis | 2005 - 2010 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, Delivery of Antifungal Agents from Tricalcium Phosphate Delivery Systems Advised: Patricia Sealy | 2005 - 2008 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair, The Role of Antioxidants (GAGs and TQ) on the Viability and Proliferation of an HTB-93 Rheumatoid Arthritis Cell Model Advised: Marylin May | 2004 - 2007 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of NPY Antagonist and Physiological Estrogen Levels of the Cardiovascular and Skeletal System of Ovariectomized Rats Advised: Jill White | 2004 - Present |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effects of Sustained Delivery of Estrogen and Novel Neuropeptide Y Antagonist on the Reproductive Tract of Ovarectomized Rats Advised: Zelma Cason | 2003 - 2010 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Incidence and Mortality of Prostate Cancer: Race, Education, Socio-Economic Status Impact in the State of Mississippi Advised: John Vanderslice | 2002 - 2011 |
| The Effects of Thymoquinone and (-)- Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Viability of LDL Challenged Fibroblast and Endothelial Cells in Culture Advised: Felicia Tardy | 2002 - 2010 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Pathogenesis of BPH: Spontaneous Development and Cytochemical Involvement Advised: Melanie Pollan | 2002 - 2008 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Exposure of Kidney Cells to Immunosuppressive Drugs Alone and in Combination with Antioxidants Advised: Stacy Vance | 2002 - 2008 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Correlation between Homocysteine Levels and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease: Age, Gender, and BNI Dependency among Jackson Heart Study Participants Advised: Olivia Henry | 2002 - 2011 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Stimulation of Cortisol Challenged MG63 Cells by Means of Sustained Delivery of Potent Antioxidants Advised: James Barron | 2002 - 2008 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, The Effects of Demineralized Bone Matrix Proteins and Osteogenic Protein-1 on Bone Cells Isolated in Culture Advised: Tabitha Hardy | 2002 - 2004 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Development of TCPL Reservoirs for Hosting Insulin Secreting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines as an Artificial Delivery System for Diabetes Advised: Gary Hamil | 2000 - 2008 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Use of the ES-2 Ovarian Cancer Cell Line to Evaluate the Physiological Responses Associated with Sustained and Conventional Exposure to Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), Selenium (SEL), and Thymoquinone (TQ) Advised: Felisa Wilson | 2000 - 2007 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Assessing the Role of Supra-physiologic Levels of Retinoid in Ovalbumin and Mold-Sensitized Fischer 344 Rat Model and Reversal of Related Pathology by Citral Advised: Carleen Holt | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Courtland Brown, Christina Woods | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: William Johnson | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Johnathon Black | |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, The analysis of the dorsal aorta and renal vessels exposed to sustained delivery of AED, T, and DHT using a rat model. Advised: Shontell Credit | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, A comparison of 5-fluorouracil and natural chemotherapeutic agents, EGCG and thymoquinone, delivered by sustained drug delivery on colon cancer cells. Advised: Anne Norwood | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Pathophysiological changes associated with the exposure of sustained delivery of glucocorticoids on pituitary adenoma cell line. Advised: Lisa Haynie | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Effects of (-)epigallocatechin gallate and thymoquinone on proliferation of a PANC-1 cell line in culture Advised: Mary Tan | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The effect of conventional and sustained delivery of thymoquinone and levodopa on SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. Advised: Tina Martin | |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Comparison between mevinolin and PTH action on MG63 osteoblast-like cells. Advised: Joyce Beltcher | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Richard Lancaster | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, EFFECTS OF THYMOQUINONE, LYCOPENE, AND SELENIUM IN THE PRESENCE OF ESTROGEN ON THE VIABILITY, AND BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS OF SiHA CELLS in vitro Advised: Joyce Brewer | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Chris Galjour | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Sergey Dzugan | |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Effects of sustained delivery of thymoqiunone on bone healing of male rats. Advised: Phil Kirur | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Tyler Marks | |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Cytopathological changes associated with continuous and intermittent exposure to glucocorticoids using raw cell line as a model. Advised: Archie Fletcher | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Brian Trussell | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: John Ward | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Michael Cox | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Joe Tramontana | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Javad Tavossoli | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Aaron Scott | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Kye Higdon | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: William Johnston | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Richard Johnson | |
| Supervised Research, Advised: Donis Harrison |
Fellows supervised
| Orthopedic Spine Fellow, Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, Basic sicence techniques, small animal reserach, and statistical analysis of data collected | 06/2010 - Present |
| Orthopedic Hand Fellowship, Training Faculty, 5 fellows supervised, Basic Science Techniques, Research Design, and Statistical Analysis | 01/1999 - Present |
Residency Training
| Orthopedics, Training Faculty | 1994 - Present |