Thomas Joshua
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Nursing Science
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
An epidemiologist with a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Georgia, Athens Campus. He is doing research in COVID-19, mental health, diabetes, and Tuberculosis. He received a Master’s degree in Mathematics from University of Bombay and in Epidemiology from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- (706) 721-4093
- (706) 434-7561
- EC 4509
Education
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Ph.D., Epidemiology
University of Georgia, 2019
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MS, Epidemiology
Medical College of Wisconsin, 2007
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BS, Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Kerala University, 1983
Certifications
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CITI certification
Georgia Health Sciences University, 2008
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ArcGIS geographic information system training
Georgia Regents University, 2008
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CITI certification
Medical College Wisconsin, 2005
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 9240
Independent Study: Applied Research Design & Anal
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NURS 8610
Quant Research Designs
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NURS 9300
Dissertation
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NURS 9250
Investigation of Research Prob
Teaching Interests
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, PhD Program, DNP Program, SAS and SPSS Statistical Software, Data Management and data analysis in Health Care Research
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Community Trial of a Faith-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Diabetes Among African Americans, 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Brief Report: 10/6/15. Multi-professional Student Led Community Health Fairs: A Survey of Hispanic Farm-workers Health Issues in the United States of America, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Community Trial of a Faith-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Diabetes among African-Americans, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Reduction of 30-day Preventable Pediatric Readmission Rates with Post-Discharge Phone Calls Utilizing a Patient- and Family-Centered Care Approach, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings, 2014
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Long COVID, Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Global Health, Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Access to Health Care, Obesity Management, Cancer Symptom Management interventions, Evidence based clinical Nursing interventions, Community Health
College Service
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Total Quality Management (TQM) Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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‘Policy & Procedure working Group’
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee’
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Community Forum Action Group Member ‘Greater Augusta Healthcare Network (GAHN)
2012 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Research Technology Advisory Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Faculty Senate
2023 - Present
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Young Research Faculty Roundtable (YRFR)
2012 - Present
Role: Other
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Research Technology Advisory Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Research Technology Advisory Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Diversity Summitt
2015
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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Journal of Public Health Georgia
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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The Journal of the American Medical Association
2017 - 2017
Role: Reviewer
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12. Invited to participate in the research and outreach efforts “Obesity Research Strengths: Collaborative Opportunities” at Georgia Southern University
2011 - 2011
Role: Attendee, Meeting
