K. Jackson Thomas

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K. Jackson Thomas

K. Jackson Thomas, PT, EdD
Professor
Division of Physical Therapy
151B Rutledge Avenue, MSC 962
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: (843) 792-4426
Fax: (843) 792-0710
E-mail: thomaskj@musc.edu

Education

B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Central Arkansas, 1987
Ed.D., Higher Education College Teaching, University of Arkansas, 1985
M.S., Biology (Anatomy/Physiology), University of Arkansas, 1972
B.A., Biology, Hendrix College, 1968

Areas of Teaching

Clinical Pathophysiology
Human Gross Anatomy
Research and Research Seminar

Research Interests

Interactive Computer Applications for Anatomy and Pathology
Exercise and Aging
Efficacy of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Publications

Wise HH, Thomas KJ, Nietert PJ, Brown DD, Sword DP, Diehl N. Home physical activity programs for the promotion of health and wellness in individuals with spinal cord injury. Top Spinal Cord Rehabil. (in press)
Borckardt JJ, Smith AR, Reeves ST, Weinstein M, Kozel FA, Shelley N, Branham RK, Thomas KJ, and George MS. Fifteen Minutes of Left Prefrontal Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Acutely Increases Thermal Pain Thresholds in Healthy Adults. Pain Research and Management, 2007, 12(4): 287-290.
Thomas KJ, Lancaster CJ. Using focus groups to assess presentation style in a research seminar [serial online]: J Allied Health: 2007:36:4. Available at: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/asahp/jah
Borckardt JJ, Anderson, BA, Kozel FA, Nahas Z, Smith AR, Thomas KJ, Kose S, George MS. A case report of acute and long-term VNS effects on pain and depression. Neurocase. 2006;12:1-5.

Grants

Home Physical Activity Programs for the Prevention of Secondary Conditions in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund. Principal Investigator HH Wise, Co-Principal Investigator Thomas, KJ.
Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund Board. Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain in the Shoulder Girdle in SCI Through Surface-Recorded EMG and EMG Biofeedback. Participating Faculty: Thomas, KJ.Principal Investigator. College of Health Professions, Dean's Proposal Initiation Grant.
Principal Investigator. College of Health Professions, Physical and Psychological Effects of a Combined Strength and Endurance Program for Older Adults-A Pilot Study.
Co-Investigator. Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Integrating Teaching, Research, and Service in Geriatrics.