Danielle DeCicco , MD/PhD

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Medicine

Classification:

Resident

• MD, West Virginia University, 2021
• PhD, Thomas Jefferson University, 2016

Publications Including Conference Papers

S. Sagun, D. DeCicco, V. Badami, A. Mittal, J. Thompson, C. Pham, R. Stansbury, S. Sharma iSleepFirst: Burnout, Fatigue, and Sleep Deprivation among Residents Staffing the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Sleep and Breathing. 2023 May 27;1-7.

L. Constantine, D. DeCicco, R.D. Carpenter, S. Pockl, K.B. Seachrist, R.O. Navia^. Healthcare Providers' Experiences of Caring for Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation Support. Am J of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 2023 May 22

Y. Sattar, D. DeCicco, M. Faisaluddin, T. Almas, F. Yasmin, A. Alharbi, K. Gonuguntla, M.Z. Khan, M.D. Chobufo, R. Daggubati, C. Bianco. Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Coronary Bypass Graft Markers on Angiographic Procedural Outcomes. Am J Cardiol. 2023 May 15;195:23-26.

D. DeCicco, U. Shrestha. H.T. Khan, G. Shaefer, K. Chapman. Outcomes of Virtual Intensive Care Consults for an Academic Tertiary Care Center During Covid-19. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2023;207:A3411

H.T. Khan, V. Deepak, D. DeCicco, H. Al-Jaroushi. Multiple Non-diagnostic Biopsies for High-risk Pulmonary Lesions in Coal Workers Do Not Rule Out Malignancy. Am J. Respir Care Med. 2023; 207: A2455.

D. DeCicco, E. Alshaikhnassir, V. Deepak, S. Hadique, R. Sangani. Isolated pulmonary amyloidoma: A rare cause of solitary pulmonary nodule. Respir Med Case Rep. 2023 Feb 19;42:101820.

D. DeCicco, T. Krupica, R. Pellegrino, Z.O. Dimachkie. “Hospital-Wide Intervention in Billing and Coding to Capture Complexity of Care at an Academic Referral Center.” Journal of Healthcare Management. October 19, 2022

D. DeCicco, J. Thayer, Z.O. Dimachkie. “Catatonia in an otherwise healthy 28 year old Female: A Case of Buprenorphine-Induced Leukoencephalopathy.” West Virginia Medical Journal. December 2022.

D. DeCicco, Z.O. Dimachkie, S.U. Khan, M.Z. Khan, M.S. Khan, K.N. “Trends in Aortic aneurysm and dissection deaths in United States (2004-2017).” J. Death and Dying. Omega (Westport). 2020 Aug 17.

J. Gorky, D. DeCicco, S. Achanta, J.S, Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. “Treating the Network: Application of a Combination of Two microRNA Inhibitors to the Brainstem Prevents Hypertension Development in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat” April 2018 The FASEB Journal vol. 32 no. 1 Supplement 847.9. Abstract.

W.D. Anderson*, D. DeCicco*, J.S .Schwaber, R. Vadigepalli “A data-driven modeling approach to identify disease-specific multi-organ networks driving physiological dysregulation.” PLoS Comput Biol. 2017 Jul 21;13(7):e1005627. Featured: Thomas Jefferson University. "Using a mathematical lens to look at disease as a whole body problem." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 November 2017. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171113162920.htm

E. Hendy, P. Marvar, T. Cruise, D. Walas, D. DeCicco, R. Vadigepalli, J.S Schwaber, H. Waki, D. Murphy, and J. F. R. Paton. "Systemic Leukotriene B4 receptor Antagonism Lowers Arterial Blood Pressure and Improves Autonomic Function in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat.” J. Physiol. 2016 Oct 15;594(20):5975-5989

C. Romeo, M.C, Weber, M. Zarei, D. DeCicco, S.N. Chand, A.D., Lobo, J.M. Winter, J.A. Sawicki, J.N. Sachs, N. Meisner-Kober, C.J.Yeo, R., Vadigepalli, M.L., Tykocinski and J.R. Brody. “HuR Contributes to TRAIL Resistance by Restricting Death Receptor 4 Expression in Pancreatic Cancer Cells.” Mol Cancer Res April 6, 2016 

W.D. Anderson, D. DeCicco, A. Brureau, J.S. Schwaber, R. Vadigepalli

“Dynamic Gene Regulation Across Physiological Systems Coordinates the Pathogenesis of Hypertension.” FASEB J April 2016 30:1237.5.

D. DeCicco, H. Zhu, A. Brureau, J. Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. “microRNA Network Changes in the Brainstem Underlie the Development of Hypertension.” Physiol. Genomics. 2015 Jun 30. Featured: October 2015 APSelect for best contribution in physiology https://www.physiology.org/toc/apsselect/2/10; Recognized work by field experts Brian J. Morris and Roger A. L. Dampney “Brain-stem microRNAs implicated in hypertension.” Physiological Genomics 2015 47:9, 386-387

D. DeCicco, J. Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. “Dynamic Regulation of microRNA Networks in the Brainstem Characterize Hypertension Development.” April 2015 The FASEB Journal vol. 29 no. 1 Supplement 984.12. Abstract. Also Selected for podium presentation.

E. Essinger-Hileman, D. DeCicco, J. Bondi, and R.E.Schaak. "Synthesis of bulk-immiscible alloy nanoparticles via an aqueous room-temperature method." In ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 244. 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA: AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2012. Abstract.

E. Essinger- Hileman, D. DeCicco, J. F. Bondi and R. E. Schaak, "Aqueous room-temperature synthesis of Au-Rh, Au-Pt, Pt-Rh, and Pd-Rh alloy nanoparticles:  Fully tunable compositions within the miscibility gaps.” J. Mater. Chem., 2011,21, 11599-11604

*Authors contributed equally to this work

Oral and Poster Presentations

D. DeCicco, N. Lerfald, Z.O. Dimachkie. Improving Step-Down Bed Utilization at a Tertiary Care Safety Net Hospital. 2023 WV Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day. May 18, 2023. Winner, Best Podium Presentation.

D. DeCicco, J.M. Castan, A. Khan, R. Pellegrino, D. Shahan, T. Yanuzo, S. Findley, S. Thakkar, Z.O. Dimachkie. Same Day Interhospital Transfers Improve Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Availability. 2023 WV Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day. May 18, 2023

D. DeCicco, E. Alshaikhnassir, V. Deepak, S. Hadique, R. Sangani. Isolated pulmonary amyloidoma: A rare cause of solitary pulmonary nodule. American Thoracic Society, Washington DC. May 19-24, 2023.

H.T. Khan, V. Deepak, D. DeCicco, H. Al-Jaroushi. Multiple Non-diagnostic Biopsies for High-risk Pulmonary Lesions in Coal Workers Do Not Rule Out Malignancy. American Thoracic Society, Washington DC. May 19-24, 2023.

D. DeCicco, N. Lerfald, Z.O. Dimachkie. Improving Step-Down Bed Utilization at a Tertiary Care Safety Net Hospital. American College of Physicians National Conference. Resident Abstract Competition. San Diego, California. April 27-19, 2023.

D. DeCicco, N. Lerfald, Z.O. Dimachkie. Improving Step-Down Bed Utilization at a Tertiary Care Safety Net Hospital. American College of Physicians West Virginia Chapter Meeting 2022. November 3-5, 2022. State winner, best quality improvement podium presentation

Z. Greathouse, D. DeCicco; B. Taylor, M. Madison, L. Davisson, MD.

Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension in Common Variable Immunodeficiency. American College of Physicians West Virginia Chapter Meeting 2022. November 3-5, 2022. Poster Presentation

Sagun*, D. DeCicco*, V. Badami, A. Mittal, J. Thompson, C. Pham, R. Stansbury, S. Sharma “iSleepFirst: Burnout, Fatigue, and Sleep Deprivation among Residents Staffing the Medical Intensive Care Unit” CHEST. October 16-19. Late breaking Poster Presentation. * Authors contributed equally to this work.

S. Sagun*, D. DeCicco*, V. Badami, A. Mittal, J. Thompson, C. Pham, R. Stansbury, S. Sharma “iSleepFirst: Burnout, Fatigue, and Sleep Deprivation among Residents Staffing the Medical Intensive Care Unit”. WVU Department of Medicine Research Day. April 22, 2022. Poster Presentation. * Authors contributed equally to this work. Second place winner, best research poster

D. DeCicco, G.H. Beard, Z.O. Dimachkie. Infectious and Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated with Electronic Cigarette Usage in Adults Aged 18-50: A 20-year Multi-Center Retrospective Analysis WVU Department of Medicine Research Day. April 22, 2022. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, G. H. Beard, Z.O. Dimachkie. “In hospital falls and opiate prescriptions: A multi-center retrospective analysis 2010-2020.” American College of Physicians West Virginia Chapter Meeting 2020. January 20-21, 2022. Recorded virtual poster presentation due to COVID-19.

D. DeCicco, J. Thayer, Z.O. Dimachkie. “Catatonia in an otherwise healthy 28-year-old Female: A Case of Buprenorphine-Induced Leukoencephalopathy.” Society of Hospital Medicine West Virginia Chapter Poster Competition. May 25, 2021. Recorded virtual poster presentation due to COVID-19.

D. DeCicco, Z.O. Dimachkie. “Racial, Geographic and Sex Disparities in Deaths from Complications of Medical and Surgical Care: a Retrospective Analysis.” Society of Hospital Medicine West Virginia Chapter Poster Competition. May 25, 2021. Recorded virtual poster presentation due to COVID-19.

D. DeCicco, Troy M. Krupica, Ronald J. Pellegrino, Ziad O. Dimachkie. “Hospital-Wide Intervention in Billing and Coding to Accurately Capture Complexity of Care at a Major Academic Referral Center.” American College of Physicians West Virginia Chapter Meeting 2020. Sept. 23, 2020 – Dec. 16, 2020. Recorded virtual poster presentation due to COVID-19. Quality Improvement Category Best Medical Student Poster Featured: Quality winner. https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=winners-and-finalist-forwest- virginia-american-college-of-physicians-virtual-poster-competition

M. Starcher, M. Sufficool, D. DeCicco, D. Berrebi, D. Crate, M. Hashmi. “Perceptions of Reproductive Curriculum by Medical Students in a Conservative State: A Call to Change.” AAMC Learn Serve Lead Conference - GSA/OSR Session. Phoenix, November 8-12, 2019. Poster Presentation

D. Crate, A. Machi, D. DeCicco, S. Cottrell, N. Ferrari, and L. Nield. "Project MUSHROOM.” AAMC Continuum Connections: A Joint Meeting of the GSA, GRA, OSR, and ORR. Orlando, April 28 – May 1, 2018. Poster Presentation

D. DeCicco, J. Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. "Dynamic Regulation of microRNA Networks in the Brainstem Characterize Hypertension Development.” Experimental Biology 2014. Boston, March 28 – April 1, 2015. Podium and Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, J. Schwaber, R. Vadigepalli. "Dynamic Regulation of microRNA Networks in the Brainstem Underlie Hypertension Development.” 2014 IMAG Multiscale Modeling Consortium Meeting.  National Institute of Health. Sept 3-4, 2014. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, H. Zhu, A. Brureau, J. Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. "Dynamic Regulation of microRNA Networks in the Brainstem Underlie Hypertension Development" Experimental Biology 2014. San Diego, April 26-30, 2014. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, H. Zhu, A. Brureau, J. Schwaber and R. Vadigepalli. “Stage-Dependent microRNA Changes in the Brainstem During Hypertension Development.” Sigma Xi Student Research Day 2013. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, B. Bleaken and A.S. Menko. “Transdifferentiation of Repair Cells into Myofibroblasts is Directly Proportional to Substrate Rigidity.” Sigma Xi Student Research Day 2012. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, P. Farjo, B. Hanlon, A. O’Donnell, S. Wang. “Electrode Placement and Signal Transduction Design of a Low-Cost Electroencephalogram for ADHD biofeedback system.” Pennsylvania State University Senior Engineering Design Conference. Penn State University Park, Spring 2011. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco, P. Hoopes, K. Kim, J. Klaus, M. Nickas. “Design of a Low-Cost Spirometer Calibrator for Use in Mashavu: a Telemedicine System for Developing Countries.” Pennsylvania State University Senior Engineering Design Conference. Penn State University Park, Spring 2010. Poster Presentation.

D. DeCicco and J. Ibers. “Synthesis and Characterization of Ternary Uranium Transition Metal Chalcogenides.” National Science Foundation Summer Solid-State Symposium. Oregon State University, Summer 2010. Podium and Poster Presentation.

 

Best Oral Presentation. 2023 WV Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day. May 18, 2023

Robert H. Waldman Academic Excellence Award, May 2023

American College of Physicians WV Chapter Resident Award– State Quality Improvement Project Winner, November 2022

American College of Physicians WV Chapter Medical Student Award – State Quality Improvement Project Winner, November 2021

Professional Societies and Committees

American College of Physicians        2021-present
 

Patents

Inhibiting microRNA to prevent development of essential hypertension
D. DeCicco, R. Vadigepalli, J. S. Schwaber
Issued: Jan 25, 2018;  WO2018017865A1