Faculty Sketch
Mary S. Dietrich, MS, PhD
Research Associate Professor of Nursing, StatisticianResearch Associate Professor of Medicine, Biostatistics
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry
mary.dietrich@vanderbilt.edu
Current Research Interests
Dr. Mary Dietrich is a co-investigator or consultant on a diverse array of funded research studies originating from faculty in the Schools of Nursing and Medicine. Many of those research studies are represented in the list of publications below. Dr. Dietrich’s own interests revolve around the use and development of statistical methods that bridge the psychological, sociological, and biological sciences, in particular systems-level and longitudinal methods. Her content focus tends to be in the areas of measuring and modeling human development systems, with a particular interest in the prevention of infant and child maltreatment.
Representative Publications
Cowan, R.L., Wood, J., Dietrich, M.S., Blaise de, B.F., Lukas, S.E., & Renshaw, P.F. (In press). Differential effects of d-amphetamine on red and blue light-induced photic activation: A novel BOLD fMRI assay of human dopamine function? Synapse.
Ridner, S. H. & Dietrich, M.S. (In press). Comorbid conditions and medication usage in breast cancer survivors with and without lymphedema. Oncology Nursing Forum.
Cowan, R. L., Bolo, N. R., Dietrich, M. S., Haga, E., Lukas, S.E., & Renshaw, P.F. (In press). Occipital cortical proton MRS at 4 Tesla in human moderate MDMA polydrug users. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging.
Peterson, N.B., Dwyer, K.A., Mulvaney, S.A., Dietrich, M.S., & Rothman, R.L. (2007). The influence of health literacy on colorectal cancer screening knowledge, beliefs and behavior. The Journal of the National Medical Association, 99, 1105-1112.
Silver, H. J., Dietrich, M. S., & Murphy, B. A. (2007). Changes in body mass, energy balance, physical function, and inflammatory state in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer treated with concurrent chemo-radiation after low-dose induction chemotherapy. Head & Neck, 29 (10), 893-900.
Murphy, B. A., Ridner, S. H., Wells, N., & Dietrich, M. (2007). Quality of life research in head and neck cancer: A review of the current state of the science. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hemotology, 62(3):251-267.
Silver, H. J., Castellanos, V. H., Dietrich, M., & Burks, A. L. (2007). Increasing the energy and nutrient density of the home-delivered lunch meal improves 24-hour dietary intakes in older adults. FASEB Journal, 21(6):A1068-1069.
Jung, C., Cookson, M. S., Chang, S. S., Smith, J. A., Dietrich, M. S., & Teng, M. (2007). Toxicities following high dose salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy. BJU International, 99(3):529-533.
Jung, C., DeMarco, R. T., Lowrance, W. T., Pope, J. C., Adams, M. C., Dietrich, M. S., & Brock, J. W. (2007). Subureteric injection of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer for persistent vesicoureteral reflux following uretheroneocystostomy. The Journal of Urology, 177(1):312-315.
Dwyer, K., Mulvaney, S., Dietrich, M., Malin, A., & Peterson, N. (2007). Factors associated with CRC screening in a low income primary care setting. Psycho-Oncology, 16(3):S60-S60 Suppl.S.
Schachter, L.R., Herrell, S.D., Baumgartner, R., Dietrich, M.S., Cookson, M.S., Chang, S.S., & Smith, J.A. (2006). Return of uninary continence after radical prostatectomy: Results of a prospective comparative trial of an open retropubic vs. robotic approach. Journal of Endourology, 20:A31-A31 Suppl 1.
Schachter, L.R., Cookson, M.S., Chang, S.S., Smith, J.A., Dietrich, M.S., Jayaram, G., & Herrell, S.D. (2006). The frequency of benign renal cortical tumors and histologic subtypes based on size in a contemporary series: What to tell our patients. Journal of Endourology, 20:A159-A159 Suppl 1.
Thomas, J.C., Dietrich, M.S., Trusler, L., DeMarco R.T., Pope, J.C., Brock, J.W. & Adams, M.C. (2006). Continent catheterizable channels and the timing of their complications. Journal of Urology, 176(4):1816-1820 Part 2.
Cowan, R.L., Haga, E., deB Frederick, B, Dietrich, M.S., Vimal, R.L.P., & Renshaw, P.F. (2006). MDMA use is associated with increased spatial BOLD fMRI visual cortex activation inhuman MDMA users. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 84(2), 219-228.
Tsai, J.C., Johnson, C.C., Kammer, J.A., & Dietrich, M.S. (2006). The Ahmed shunt versus the Baerveldt shunt for refractory glaucoma II: Longer-term outcomes from a single surgeon. Ophthalmology, 113(6):913-917.
Hall, H. D., Indresano, A. D., Kirk, W. S., & Dietrich, M. S. (2005). Prospective multicenter comparison of 4 temporomandibular joint operations. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 63(8), 1174-1179.
Maron, D. J., Forbes, B. L., Groves, J. R., Dietrich, M. S., Sells, P., & DiGenio, A. G. (2005). Health risk appraisal only vs. targeted disease management for worksite cardiovascular Risk reduction. Circulation, 111(14), E210-E211 P123.
Cohen, S. M., Labadie, R, F., Dietrich, M. S., & Haynes, D. S. (2004). Quality of life in hearing impaired adults: The role of cochlear implants and hearing aids. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 131(4), 413-422.
McPhee, S.D., Johnson, T.R., & Dietrich, M.S. (2004). Comparing health status with healthy habits in elderly assisted-living residents. Family & Community Health, 27(2), 158-169.
Tsai, J.C., Johnson, C.C., Dietrich, M.S. (2003). The Ahmed shunt versus the Baerveldt shunt for refractory glaucoma: A single surgeon comparison of outcome. Ophthalmology, 110(9):1814-21.
Parks, M.H., Morgan, V.L., Pickens, D.R., Price, R.R., Dietrich, M.S., Nickel, M.K., & Martin, PR. (2003). Brain fMRI activation associated with self-paced finger-tapping in chronic alcohol dependent patients. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 27(4), 704-711.
Parks, M.H., Dawant, B.M., Riddle, W.R., Hartmann, S.L., Dietrich, M.S., Nickel, M.K., Price, RR, & Martin, PR. (2002). Brain metabolic characterization of chronic alcoholic patients using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 26(9), 1368-1380.
Johnson, T.R., McPhee, S.D., & Dietrich, M.S. (2002). Effects of recumbent stepper exercise on blood pressure, strength and mobility in residents of assisted living communities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 21(2), 27-40.
Thompson, T., Robinson, J., Dietrich, M., Farris, M., & Sinclair, V. (1996). Architectural features and perceptions of community residences for people with mental retardation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 101(3), 292-314.
Thompson, T., Robinson, J., Dietrich, M., Farris, M., & Sinclair, V. (1996). Interdependence of architectural features and program variables in community residences for people with mental retardation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 101(3), 315-327.
Brayden, R.M., Deitrich-MacLean, G., Dietrich, M.S., Sherrod, K.B., and Altemeier, W.A. (1995). Evidence for specific effects of childhood sexual abuse on mental well-being and physical self-esteem. Child Abuse and Neglect, 19(10), 1255-1262.
Baumgaertel, A., Wolraich, M.L., & Dietrich, M. (1995). Attention deficit disorders in a German elementary school-aged sample. Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 34, 629-638.
Christensen, M.J., Brayden, R.M., Dietrich, M.S., McLaughlin, F.J., Sherrod, K.B., and Altemeier, W.A. (1994). The prospective assessment of self-concept in neglectful and physically abusive low income mothers. Child Abuse and Neglect, 18(3), 225-232.
Brayden, R.M., Altemeier, W.A., Dietrich, M.S., Tucker, D.D., Christensen, M.J., McLaughlin, F.J., and Sherrod, K.B. (1993). A prospective study of secondary prevention for child maltreatment. The Journal of Pediatrics, 122, 511-516.
Brayden, R.M., Altemeier, W.A., Tucker, D.D., Dietrich, M.S., and Vietze, P. (1992). Antecedents of child neglect in the first two years of life. The Journal of Pediatrics, 120, 426-429.
McLaughlin, F.J., Altemeier, W.A., Christensen, M.J., Sherrod, K.B., Dietrich, M.S., and Stern, D.T. (1992). Randomized trial of comprehensive prenatal care for low-income women: Effect on infant birth weight. Pediatrics, 89(1), 128-132.
Worrell, J.A., Fleischer, A.C., Kaufmen, A.J., Lind, C.D., Richards, W.O., Josephs, L.G., Arnold, J.H., Dietrich, M.S., and Williams, L.F. (1991). Variation in the size and number of stone fragments after gallbladder lithotripsy. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 10, 509-512.
Gaines, L.S., Brooks, P.H., Maisto, S., Dietrich, M., and Shagena, M. (1988). The development of children's knowledge of alcohol and the role of drinking. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 9, 441-457.
Camp, C.J., Dietrich, M.S., and Olson, K.R. (1985). Curiosity and uncertainty in young, middle aged, and older adults. Educational Gerontology, 11, 401-412.