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About
Matthew Kesic earned his BS and MS in Molecular Genetics from Youngstown State University. He received his PhD in Virology and Immunology from The Ohio State University. He had over 10 years of higher education teaching experience before transitioning from teaching health science education to practicing clinical medicine. He received his Master of Physician Assistant Practice from Campbell University in 2020. After practicing at Duke Urgent Care, he returned to his passion of teaching in 2021.
Dr. Kesic's research is studying the protease/antiprotease balance in the airway of asthma patients and how this influences susceptibility to a viral infection. He has extensive experience in molecular & cellular biology techniques along with a repertoire of newly develop mechanistic viral assays. Dr. Kesic is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Physician Assistant Education Association. He is an editorial board member for the Journal of Bones and Muscles Study.
Education/Academic qualification
Physician Assistant Program, MPAP, Campbell University
2018 → 2020
PhD, The Ohio State University
2004 → 2009
Molecular Genetics, M.S., Youngstown State University
2002 → 2004
Biology, B.S., Youngstown State University
1998 → 2002
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
Projects
- 2 Finished
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IL-1β induces IL-8 production from Human Airway epithelial cells
Kesic, M. (PI)
NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) - Clinical Research Application
1/1/12 → 1/1/14
Project: Research project
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Integration and application for technology in the Biology
Kesic, M. (PI)
Technology Integration Plan (TIP) - Methodist University
1/1/12 → 1/1/13
Project: Research project
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Electronic Cigarettes: One Size Does Not Fit All
Sood, A. K., Kesic, M. & Hernandez, M. L., Jan 1 2018, In: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 141Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental determinants of allergy and asthma in early life
Burbank, A. J., Sood, A. K., Kesic, M., Peden, D. B. & Hernandez, M. L., Jul 1 2017, In: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 140Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A proof-of-concept clinical study examining the NRF2 activator sulforaphane against neutrophilic airway inflammation
Duran, C., Burbank, A., Mills, K., Duckworth, H., Aleman, M., Kesic, M., Peden, D., Pan, Y., Zhou, H. & Hernandez, M. L., Jul 22 2016, In: Respiratory Research. 17Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supplementation with the antioxidant sulforaphane does not protect airway epithelium against ozone induced injury in vivo
Hernandez, M., Burbank, A., Mills, K., Duckworth, H., Duran, A., Kesic, M. & Peden, D., Jan 1 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Iron diminishes the in vitro biological effect of vanadium
Ghio, A. J., Stonehuerner, J., Soukup, J. M., Dailey, L. A., Kesic, M. & Cohen, M. D., Jan 1 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (External organization)
kesic, M. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Journal of Bones and Muscles Study (Journal)
kesic, M. (Editor)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Program Assessment Committee, Methodist University Physical Therapy Department (External organization)
kesic, M. (Member)
Jan 1 2016 → Jan 1 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Faculty Development Committee, Methodist University Physical Therapy Department (External organization)
kesic, M. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → Jan 1 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Outstanding Clinical Performance, Campbell University Physician Assistant Program
kesic, M. (Recipient), Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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President’s Award for Faculty Research and Creative Expression, Methodist University
kesic, M. (Recipient), May 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Curriculum in Toxicology Research Award, UNC Chapel Hill, Curriculum in Toxicology
kesic, M. (Recipient), May 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Visiting Pulmonary Scholar Award, UNC Chapel Hill, Curriculum in Toxicology
kesic, M. (Recipient), May 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)