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James K. Dias, PhD

Associate Professor

Office Phone:  
(706) 721-0806
Office Address:   AE3024
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PhD (Biostatistics),   Medical University of South Carolina, 1990

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Research Interests:   Linear Models, Markov Chains, Categorical Data Analysis, and the Evaluation of Mental/Physical Health and Social Programs.


Teaching Areas:   Graduate teachings in Biostatistics include Statistical Estimation and Inference, Applied Regression, Experimental Design and Data Analysis. Other teachings include Biostatistics for Medical Students and MS/PhD students in other Biomedical and Health-Science areas including the Basic Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, and Medicine.


Selected Publications:

Robinson, V.J.B., Patel, R.N., Nalamolu, V.R.P., Kaminski, R.J., Dias, J.K., Thornton, J.W., Kersey, T.W., Mandawat, M.K. Encircling Reperfusion Pattern on the Stress-Minus-Delay Bull's-Eye Map Improves Sensitivity of Myocardial Perfusion Scans. Nuclear Medicine Communications. (in press).

Davis, K., Dickman, E.D., Ferris, D. and Dias, J.K. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Acceptability Among Parents of 10-15 Year Old Adolescents. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 2004:8(3):188-194.

Varisco, B., McAlvin, B., Dias, J. and Franga, D. Adenocarcinoid of the Appendix: Is Right Hemicolectomy Necessary? A Meta Analysis of Retrospective Chart Reviews. Journal of American Surgeon, 2004:70(7):593-599.

Swift, S.E., Pound, T. and Dias, J.K. Case-Control Study of Etiologic Factors in the Development of Severe Pelvic Organ Prolapse. International Journal of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 2001:12(3):187-192.

Anton, R.F., Moak, D.H., Latham, P.K., Waid, L.R., Malcolm, R.J., Dias, J.K. and Roberts, J. Post-Treatment of Outpatient Alcoholics. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2001:21(1):72-77.

Anton, R.F., Moak, D.H., Waid, R., Latham, P.K., Malcolm, R.J. and Dias, J.K. Naltrexone and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Outpatient Alcoholics: Results of a Placebo-Controlled Trail. American Journal of Psychiatry, 1999:156(1):1758-1764.

Salkever, D., Domino, M.E., Burns, B.J., Santos, A.B., Deci, P.A., Dias, J.K., Wagner, H.R., Faldowski, R.A. and Poalone, J. PACT Impacts on Hospital Use and Costs: The Charleston Randomized Trial. Health Services Research, 1999:34(2):577-601.

Deci, P.A., Bevilacqua, J.J., Morris, J.A. and Dias, J.K. Community Service Development for Consumers in Long Stay Psychiatric Hospitals in South Carolina. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 1996:19(3/4):265-287.

Deci, P.A., Santos, A.B., Hiott, D.W., Schoenwald, S. and Dias, J.K. Dissemination of Assertive Community Treatment Programs. Psychiatric Services, 1995:46:676-678.

Arana, G.W., Santos, A.B., Laraia, M.T., McLeod-Bryant, S., Beal, M., Rames, L.J., Roberts, J.M., Dias, J.K. and Malloy, M. Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Depression: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 1995:152-267.

Wilson, D.B., Sargent, R. and Dias, J.K. Racial Differences in Selection of Ideal Body Size by Adolescent Females. Journal of Obesity Research, 1994:2:38-43.

Haight, B.K., Christ, M.A. and Dias, J.K. Does Nursing Education Promote Ageism? Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1994:20:382-390.

Santos, A.B., Deci, P.A., Lachance, K.R., Dias, J.K., Sloop, T.B., Hiers, T.G. and Bevilacqua, J.J. Providing Assertive Community Treatment for Severely Mentally Ill Patients in a Rural Area. Hospital and Community Psychiatry, 1993:44:34-39.

Olson, M., Sneed, N., Bonnadonna, R., Ratliff, J. and Dias, J.K. Therapeutic Touch and Post-Hurricane Hugo Stress. The Journal of Holistic Nursing, 1992:10:120-136.

Haight, B.K. and Dias, J.K. Examining Key Variables in Selected Reminiscing Modalities. International Journal of Psychogeriatrics, 1992:4:279-290.

Sneed, N.V., Edlund, B. and Dias, J.K. Adjustment of Gynecological and Breast Cancer Patients to the Cancer Diagnosis: Comparisons With Males and Females With Other Cancer Sites. The Journal of Health Care for Women International, 1992:13:11-22.

Stewart, T.J., Dias, J.K., Prinzinger, J. and Bowden, J. The Economic Impact of an Historically Black College Upon Its Community. The Journal of Negro Education, 1989.

Hamblin, J.E., Brock, C.D., Litchfield, L. and Dias, J.K. Papanicolaou Smear Adequacy: Effect of Different Techniques in Specific Fertility States. The Journal of Family Practice, 1985:20:257-270.

Schofield, T.P.C., Robertson, D.L. and Dias, J.K. The Use of Different Denominators to Measure Morbidity in a Family Practice. Family Practice Research Journal, 1983:2.

Pantell, R.H., Stewart, T.J., Dias, J.K., Wells, P. and Ross, W.A., Physician Communication With Children and Parents. Pediatrics, 1982:70:396-402.

Stewart, T.J., Pantell, R.H. and Dias, J.K. Children As Patients: A Communications Process Study in Family Practice. Journal of Family Practice, 1981:13:827-835.

Robson, J.R.K., Burdash, N. and Dias, J.K. Correlations Between Carrier Proteins in Malnourished Adults. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 1980:4.

Pantell, R.H., Naber, M., Lamar, R. and Dias, J.K. Fever in the First Six Months of Life. Clinical Pediatrics, 1980:19:77-82.

Robson, J.R.K., Gadsden, R.H. and Dias, J.K. Erythrocyte Zinc Levels in Protein Deficiency. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 1979:3.

Dias, R.K., Dias, J.K. and Anderson, W.D. Relationships of Lengths (Standard, fork, and Total) and Lengths to Weight in the Red Porgy, Pagrus sedecim (Perciformes, Sparidea), Caught Off South Carolina. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 1972:101:503-506.

 

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