Dennis J. Cheek

• Galvin V., Cheek D.J., Zhang Y., Collins G., & Gaskin D. (2023). Short communication: Stellate ganglion blockade for persistent olfactory and gustatory symptoms Post-COVID-19. Local Reg Anesth. 2023, May:16:25-30. https://doi.org/10.2147/LRA.S402197

• Shah, M., Gloeckner, A., Bailey, S., Adams-Huet, B., Kreutzer, A., Cheek, D., Willis, J. L., & Mitchell, J. (2022). Effect of a late afternoon/early evening bout of aerobic exercise on postprandial lipid and lipoprotein particle responses to a high-sugar meal breakfast the following day in postmenopausal women: a randomized cross-over study. Journal of sports sciences, 2022 Jan;40(2):175-184. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1982497

• Gassen J., White J.D., Peterman J.L., Mengelkoch S., Proffitt Leyva R.P., Prokosch M.L., Eimerbrink M.J., Brice K., Cheek D.J., Boehm G.W. and Hill S.E. (2021). Sex differences in the impact of childhood socioeconomic status on immune function. Sci Rep 11, 9827. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-89413-y

• Gassen J., Proffitt Leyva R.P., Mengelkoch S., White J.D., Peterman J.L., Prokosch M.L., Bradshaw H.K., Eimerbrink M.J., Corrigan E.K., Cheek D.J., Boehm G.W. and Hill S.E.   Day length predicts investment in human immune function: Shorter days yield greater investment.  Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2019 May-doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2019.05.011

• Gassen J., Prokosch M.L., Eimerbrink M.J., Proffitt Leyva R.P., White J.D., Peterman J.L., Burgess A., Cheek D.J., Kreutzer A., Nicolas S.C., Boehm G.W. and Hill S’E. (2019).  Inflammation  predicts decision-making characterized by impulsivity, present focus, and an inability to delay gratification. Sci Rep. 2019 Mar 20;9(1):4928-4938. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-41437-1                    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-41437-1

• Shah, M., Bailey, S., Glockener, A., Kreutzer, A., Adams-Huet, B., Cheek, D. J., & Mitchell, J., (2019) The effect of acute exercise on postprandial endothelial function in postmenopausal women: Randomized cross-over study. Journal of Investigative Medicine Published Online First: 05 March 2019. Doi: 10.1136/jim-2019-000992.

• White, M.M., Walker, D.K., Howington, L.L., & Cheek, D.J. (2018).  Pharmacogenomics and Psychiatric Nursing. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.  https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2018.1513615

• Bashore, L.M., Daniels, G., Borchers, L., & Howington, L.L., and Cheek, D.J. (2018).  Facilitating faculty competency to integrate genomics into nursing curriculum within a private U.S. university.  Nursing: Research and Review, 8:9-14; doi: https://doi.org/10.2147/NRR.S165852

• Cheek D, and Howington L. (2018). Pharmacogenomics in Critical Care. AACN Advanced Critical Care. 29(1):36-42.

• Cheek, D.J. and Howington, L.H. (2017).  Patient care in the dawn of the genomic age. New scientific developments come with new nursing considerations.  American Nurse Today, 12(3), 16-22. (CE)

• Cheek, D.J. (2017).  Pharmacogenomics: Strategies for individualized care.  Nursing Critical Care 2017, 12(1), 22-31.

• Flanagan, A., & Cheek, D. J.  (2016). Anesthetic management of a patient with mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like symptoms (MELAS): a case study.  Anesthesia eJournal, 4(1):20-25.

• Sherrod, M. M., Cheek, D. J., & Seale, A. (2016). Improved patient outcomes with oral heart failure medications in the home healthcare setting.  Home Healthcare Now, 34(5), 242-253. May, CE

• Cheek, D.J. & Bashore, L., Brazeau, D. (2015).  Pharmacogenomics and implications for nursing practice.  Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(6):496-504.   Article first published online: 15 OCT 2015 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12168

• Cheek, D. & Brazeau, D. (2015).  Genetically modified.  Nursing Management-UK, 22(3):13.

Tenney, H., Molinar, M., Villarreal, B., Eaton, S., Howington, L. & Cheek, D.J. (2017-Feb). The effects of oral contraceptives on vascular endothelial function as measured by salivary biomarkers and flow-mediated dilation. Poster presentation at Southern Nursing Research Society, Dallas, Texas.

Borcher, L., Bashore, L., Cheek, D.J., Howington, L. & Daniels, G. (August 4-6, 2016). The integration of genomics/genetics into a nursing curriculum: Enhancing faculty competency. Podium presentation, ISONG 29th World Congress, Dublin, Ireland.

Cheek, D.J. (2016, October 20). Integrating Pharmacogenomics into healthcare. Invited to present Keynote at Barnes Jewish Hospital Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.

Cheek, D.J. (2014, June 26). Pharmacogenomics and the older adult. Invited, Keynote Speaker at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute-Nursing Research Conference, Los Angeles, California.

Cheek, D.J. (2016, June 18). Pharmacogenomics and your clinical practice. Invited to present at Texas Clinical Nurse Specialist Symposium, Round Rock, Texas.

Bashore, L., Borcher, L., Cheek, D.J., Howington, L & Daniels, G. (June 6-8, 2016). Support to Integrate of Genomics &Genetics into Nursing Curriculums. Poster presentation, STTI 3rd European Regional Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Cheek, D.J. (2013, May). Pharmacogenomics and clinical practice. Invited to present at AACN-NTI, Boston, Massachusetts.

Cheek, D.J. (2013, March). Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (invited speaker). National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist (100 attendees), San Antonio, Texas.

• Nominated for Chancellor Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar,  HCNHS representative, 2020
• Nominated for Chancellor Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar, HCNHS representative, 2017
• Recipient of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Founder Award in Excellence for Genetics Education, 2015
• Recipient of the Ruth Eloise Sperry Teaching Award, 2010
• Nominated for the Dean’s Research Award, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Representative, 2009
• Nominated by a member of the TCU House of Student Representative for the 2009 SGA Academic Excellence Award, 2009
• Recipient of 3rd Prize in Clinical Writing Award by Nursing2007, 2007
• Recipient of the Faculty of the Year Award by Student Nurses Association, 2007
• Nominated for the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity, College of Health and Human Sciences representative, 2004
• Named Abell-Hanger Professor of Gerontological Nursing, 2004
• Fellow of the American Heart Association and Council on Cardiovascular Nursing (FAHA), 2002
• Invited Fellow Inaugural NIH/NINR Summer Genetic Institute, summer 2000
• Recipient of Young Investigator Award from American Motility Society, 1992

• Named Abell-Hanger Professor of Gerontological Nursing, 2004.
• Fellow of the American Heart Association and Council on Cardiovascular Nursing (FAHA), 2002

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 1982-present.
• American Heart Association-Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, 1998-present.
• American Nurse Association/Texas Nurse Association, 2004-present.
• American Physiological Society, 1999-present.
• American Society for Pharmacological and Experimental Therapeutics, 1994-present.
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG), 2009-present.
• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist (NACNS), 2005-present.
• National Gerontological Nursing Association, 2004-present.
• Southern Nursing Research Society, 2002-present.

• International Society of Nursing in Genetics (ISONG)-Elected Board Member, 2014-2016.
• Texas Nurses Association, District 3—Immediate Past President—2013–2014.
• Texas Nurses Association, District 3-President—2011-2013.
• Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS)-Communication liaison with Program Committee 2012.
• Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)—Summer Conference Planning Committee-2010-2011.
• Doctoral Education Conference SubCommittee-American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), 2010-12.
• Research Committee, National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA), 2005-2013.
• International Society of Nursing in Genetics (ISONG)-Plenary Committee, 2009-2010.
• Chair, AACN NTI Workgroup, 2004-05.