1.Immune and Musculoskeletal Diseases Research an autoimmune disease that affects the musculoskeletal system.  Write a 2-page paper.   Address the following in the paper: The pertinent information on

1.Immune and Musculoskeletal Diseases

Research an autoimmune disease that affects the musculoskeletal system.

Write a 2-page paper.

Address the following in the paper:

• The pertinent information on both the immune and musculoskeletal systems
• Disease etiology, prognosis, signs and symptoms, treatments, complications, and prevention

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

2.Myocardial Infarction

According to the American Heart Association (AMA), every 34 seconds an American will experience a heart attack. Research myocardial infarctions.

Write a 1-2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• Information on the disease etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and any preventative measures.

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

3. Lymph Disorder

Review and research on the following websites:

• Cancer Center site at
  
  
  www.mskcc.org
  
  
  ,
• or the Lymphoma Research Foundation at
  
  
  www.lymphoma.org
  
  
  .

Write a 1-2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• Identify a particular lymph disorder
• Provide information on the disorders of the lymph system

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

4. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs are commonly used to treat many Digestive System disorders. Research this class of drugs.

Write a 1-2 page paper:

Address the following in your paper:

• Trade and generic names of these drugs, what disease(s) they treat and how they treat them (mechanism of action).
• What are the possible side effects and are they safe in pregnancy?
• Is it safe to take these drugs without a prescription?
• For how long?

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publica-tion Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

5. Endocrine System

Choose thyroid, parathyroid, or the adrenal gland and choose one disease affecting this part of the en-docrine system. Research this disease and include a case study in your paper on a patient that you might see in your clinic.

Write a 2-3 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• Make sure to include the patients, age, gender, symptoms, tests ordered, final diagnosis.
• How will you counsel the patient on this disease and how to manage it?
• Could it have been prevented and how?
• Make sure to include all references in APA format and use your own words.
• It is encouraged to use at least two sources to enhance your research.

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and sub-mitting assignments and papers.

6.Prevention of Disease through Vaccination

Choose a diseases/disorder that you learned about this week that can be prevented through vaccination.

Research the disease background including etiology, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Write a 1-2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• When was the vaccine developed and how has it impacted the disease eradication?
• How does the vaccine work and how is it given?

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

7. Childhood Immunizations

Review and research the following websites:

• American Academy of Pediatrics Web site at
  
  
  www.aap.org/
  
  
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services site at
  
  
  www.cms.hhs.gov/
  
  
• The Children’s Health site at
  
  
  www.kidshealth.org
  
  
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization Action Coalition site at
  
  
  www.immunize.org
  
  

Write a 1-2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• Identify the recommended childhood immunizations
• Explain the dose schedule, the side effects, booster needed, and the potential complications of each immunization