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Schedule
2025
Friday, April 11th
9:30 AM

BC-73 Investigating the role of nonstructural protein 1 in the selective translation control of SARS-CoV viral RNA over host mRNAs

Elisabet Fernandez, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Anita Nag, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Brianna N. Sapounas, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Isaac McLeod, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-74 Investigating the role of nonstructural protein 1 inside the host cell nucleus

Hashim Zain, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Akelee J. Parks, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Anita Nag, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-75 Investigating the Effects of Chaotropic Salts on Protein Corona Formation in Polyethylene (PEG)-b-polylactic acid (PLA) Polymersomes

Ashley Blake, Clemson University
Jessica M. Larsen, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Grace Witt, Clemson University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-76 First-Principles Study of Structure and Electronic Properties of Cofacial Phenylene Vinylene Dimers for Organic Photovoltaic Cell Application

Thu Joanna M. Tran, University of South Carolina Upstate
Richard A. Ugland, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Mahesh B. Dawadi, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-77 Glycoconjugated Phthalocyanines: A Synthetic Journey

Tessa Greene, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Joshua Ruppel, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Paula B. Melton, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Valeria Perez-Espinosa-de-los-Monteros, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Christopher G. Csabon, University of South Carolina - Spartanburg
zytaria G. hughes, University of South Carolina - Spartanburg

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-78 Affordable Microfluidics for Resource-Limited Environments: Leveraging 3D Printing and Microcontroller Technology to Expand Access to Advanced Research

Jacob Hawthorne, Lander University
Jason M. Emory, Lander University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BC-79 Removal and Desorption of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergens 1-3 Using Magnetic Nanoparticles for Application in Immunotherapy.

Viyah H. Morrow, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Anselm Omoike, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Thamar Layens, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-61 Hot or not? A link between peroxidases, Pun1 expression, and hotness of Capsicum sp.

Andrea De Felipe, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Sandra Williams, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Kim Shorter, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-62 Investigating the Effects of L-Methylfolate on Gene Expression in SH-SY5Y Cells Following Folic Acid Treatment

Logan Skinner, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Lilia Millner, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Samantha Koon, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Kim Shorter, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-63 Impacts of upregulating miR-718 on neural activity

Amara Bolt, University of South Carolina- Upstate
Aujahla Elmore-Mack, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Kim Shorter, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-64 The Effect of Long Term Exposure to Statins on Cell Proliferation and Mitochondrial Activity in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells

Lauren G. Baskin, Anderson University - South Carolina
Diana S. Ivankovic, Anderson University - South Carolina
Brooklyn C. Pace, Anderson University - South Carolina
Isabella O. Stamato, Clemson University
Christopher L. Farrell, Clemson University
Emma E. Keeling, Anderson University - South Carolina
Anika E. Vercauteren, Anderson University - South Carolina
Brianna Dyar, Clemson University
Donna R. Weinbrenner, Clemson University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-65 The Effects of Atorvastatin on Viability and Mitochondrial Activity on Human Colorectal Cancer Cells

Isabella Renteria-Gomez, Anderson University - South Carolina
Dr. Diana Ivankovic, Anderson University - South Carolina
Paris Freeman, Anderson University - South Carolina

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-66 Pgp-1 deficiency alterations of intestinal developmental genes in C. elegans

Edward A. Reznichenko, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Jazmyn G. Oliver, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Scott Tanner, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-67 Pinpointing the start of the breeding season among two populations of Lithobates sylvaticus at differing elevations with passive monitoring techniques

Andrew P. Davis, Southern Wesleyan University
Jeffrey Mohr Ph.D, Southern Wesleyan University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-68 Who Visits a Drying Wetland?

anna g. bolter, Southern Wesleyan University
Jeffrey Mohr, Southern Wesleyan University
Rylee Overfelt, Southern Wesleyan University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-71 The Ecological Value of the PC Pond for Wildlife Abstract

Annabeth K. Adams, Presbyterian College
Dr. Sabrina C. Moore, Presbyterian College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

BE-72 Do you want Little Blue Dragonlets on Campus? How we can Better Promote Biodiversity in Presbyterian College’s Pond Ecosystem

Aydon K. Franey, Presbyterian College
Sabrina C. Moore, Presbyterian College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-24 Optimizing Energy Harvesting in IoT Networks through GenAI-Driven AIoT Systems

AKM Jahangir Alam Majumder, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Rushmithaa Sai Surabhi Aveti, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Aahlad Kuchi, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-25 Enhancing Text-to-Speech Synthesis with Topological Data Analysis and Deep Neural Networks

Frank Doan, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Linh Pham, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Xudong Zhang, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-26 Improve the Identification Accuracy of Parking Stickers with A Deep Neural Network and Persistent Homology Features

Xudong Zhang, USC Upstate
Frank Doan, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Abby Inman, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Linh Pham, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-27 Speech Enhancement with A Novel Deep-learning-based Model

Abby Inman, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Xudong Zhang, USC Upstate
Tristin Brown, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-28 Unlocking the Power of Synthetic Data: Enhancing AI Models with Artificially Generated Datasets

Ravichandra Gochipatala Mr., University of South Carolina - Upstate
Uma Gupta, University of South Carolina Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-31 GenAI in Creative Fusion

Navaneeth Bingi, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Dr. Uma Gupta, USC Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-32 "The Reality of Earning Revenue as an Influencer"

Vaishnika Panjala, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Uma Gupta, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-33 Analytical solution method to study magnetoconvection of micropolar fluid

Calvin Keith Fritts, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Muhammad Hameed, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-34 A Hierarchical Archimedean Copula (HAC) model for climatic variables: An application to Kenyan data

Kevin Omondi Otieno Mr., Strathmore University
Benard Omolo Prof, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Linda Chaba Dr, University of California, Irvine School of Law
Collins Odhiambo Dr, University of Illinois at Chicago

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-35 Low-Cost Reflow Soldering: Repurposing a Toaster Oven for Reflow Soldering

Benjamin C. Mullikin, Anderson University - South Carolina
Stephen A. Ojo, Anderson University - South Carolina

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-36 An Analysis on Generative AI’s Ability to Maximize Supply Chain Outcomes, Disaster Avoidance and its Environmental Outlook.

Thomas J. Kaminski IV, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Uma Gupta, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

CB-38 NIL Valuation in the Power 4 Conferences: Is There a Relationship Between Playing Time, University Represented, and Gender

Crystal M. Brown Dr., Spartanburg Methodist College
Michael Uzor, Spartanburg Methodist College
Brandon Serna, Spartanburg Methodist College
Jatorien Paisley-Caldwell, Spartanburg Methodist College
Franceso Molinar, Spartanburg Methodist College
Isabella Delaney Brazell, Spartanburg Methodist College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-41 The Physical Demands of NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Athletes by Match Outcome

Toni L. Brem, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Savannah J. Noll, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Matthew A. Yeomans, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Patrick G. Saracino, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-42 Integrating Legal Aid with Healthcare: Evaluating the Impact of Medical-Legal Partnerships on Utilization and Costs

Kara Davis, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-43 Treatment of Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis with Large Volume Hydrodilatation

Philip Broughton, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Tyler Schmitz MD, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Geoffrey Marston MD, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Benjamin Judkins MD, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Michelle Drosback, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Kyle Adams, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-44 Wearable Technology in Healthcare: Advancing Remote Patient Monitoring and Personalized Medicine

harivishal chunduru, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Uma Gupta, University of South Carolina Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-45 The Impact of Medical Missions on Surgical Attendings and Burmout Mitigation: A Single Institution Study

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Brandon Xavier, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
Lauren Jhin, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Michael Russell, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
Matthew Chetta, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-46 Evaluating Omentopexy in Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement: Outcomes Among South Carolinian Patients

Frederick K. Swiger III, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Dr. John Cord Helmken, MD, Prisma Health
Dr. Bradley Snow, MD, Prisma Health

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-47 Primary leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: a case series

Vanessa Bartholomew, USC School of Medicine Greenville
Christine Schammel, Pathology Associates, Greenville SC
Mike Devane, Department Radiology, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville SC
David Schammel, Pathology Associates, Greenville SC
Steven Trocha, Department Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville SC

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

HS-48 Alternative Therapeutics in Breast Cancer: An in-vitro and in-vivo Analysis of Nutraceuticals as Opposed to Traditional Chemotherapy

Aubrey A. Mattingly, Clemson University
Diana Ivankovic, Anderson University
Luigi Boccuto, Clemson University
Zoe Vickery, Clemson University
Eric Blanchard, Clemson University
Sydney McCune, Clemson University
Paige McKnight, Clemson University
Jillian Spencer, Clemson University
Alexander Fiorentino, Clemson University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-11 Seeing red for the wrong reasons: Color priming and error detection.

Emma Moroz, USC Upstate
Kenneth Barideaux Jr, USC Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-12 Clickbait or not? How headlines and tone shape reading comprehension and social behavior

Kyle Smoak, USC Upstate
Kenneth Barideaux Jr, USC Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-13 Is Physiological Feedback Impacted by the Perceived Gender of the Presenter?

Jordan McDonald, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Kayla Pinkerman, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Scott Meek, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-14 Do Internships, GPA, and University Ranking Really Influence Job Offers? An In-Depth Analysis

Eaint Kyal Syn Lynn, Presbyterian College
Dr.Suzie Smith, Presbyterian College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-15 Agreeableness & The Social Contagion Effect: How Memory is Influenced by Personality

FIona M. Kessler Ms., University of South Carolina - Upstate
Susan Ruppel Dr., University of South Carolina Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-16 Using political affiliation to study in-group and out-group behavior

Amanda R. Kane, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Susan Ruppel, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

9:30 AM

SS-17 The Battle of Midway: How it Changed the Tides of WWII

Mia J. Freymann, Spartanburg Methodist College
Kirk Hansen, Spartanburg Methodist College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-18 Leagues of Their Own: The Past and Future of Women's Baseball

John T. Wilson, Spartanburg Methodist College
Kirk Hansen, Spartanburg Methodist College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-21 American Bipartisanship and the Media Effect

Angela B. Tripp, University of South Carolina Upstate
Matthew Placek, Univeristy of South Carolina Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-22 Correlation Between Attitudes Towards Out-Groups and Populist Voting

Ashleigh Nicoll, University of South Carolina Upstate
Matthew Placek, Univeristy of South Carolina Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

SS-23 The Few vs. The Many, Balancing Majority Rule and Majority Rights: Rethinking Democratic Sovereignty

Charmane R. Orr, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Ramon Lopez, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-51 Effects, Safety, and Toxicity of Herbal Remedies on Zebrafish Development for Breast Cancer Application

Sydney M. McCune, Clemson University
Diana Ivankovic, Clemson University
Paige McKnight, Clemson University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-52 Comparing Physical Demands of NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Athletes by Playing Position

Savannah J. Noll, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Toni L. Brem, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Matthew A. Yeomans, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Patrick G. Saracino, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-54 Literature Review of Schizophrenia and its less reported effects

Camila Sanchez, Spartanburg Methodist College
Norna Reyes, Spartanburg Methodist College
Jessica Villegas, Spartanburg Methodist College
Jennifer Hyder, Spartanburg Methodist College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-55 An Investigation of the Systemic Effects of Polycystic Syndrome (PCOS)

Tyasia Johnson, Spartanburg Methodist College
Janiya Posey, Spartanburg Methodist College
Daisha Riley, Spartanburg Methodist College
Karen Stevens, Spartanburg Methodist College
Jennifer Hyder, Spartanburg Methodist College

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-56 The Impact of Upper Extremity Injury, Playing Experience, and Bilateral Deficit on Performance in the Non-Dominant Tennis Shot

Hannah M. Panchal, Lander University
Jeff Barfield, Lander University

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-57 Battle Rope Compared to Rope Climbing Ergometer High Intensity Interval Training on Neuromuscular Control and Peak Force Production

Ximena G. Sanchez, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Cecilia D. Salas, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Patrick G. Saracino, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Matthew Yeomans, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

9:30 AM

UH-58 Battle Rope Compared to Rope Climbing Ergometer High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition and Physical Performance

Cecilia D. Salas, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Matthew A. Yeomans, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Ximena G. Sanchez, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Patrick G. Saracino, University of South Carolina - Upstate

University Readiness Center Greatroom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM