Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Public Health, University Of Minnesota
1990
Residency, Medical College of Virginia
1986
Doctor of Medicine, University Of Florida
1983
Bachelor of Science, Florida State University
1979
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Covid 19: K-VAC: Kentucky Vaccinating Appalachian Communities
Kiviniemi, M. (PI), Hoover, A. (CoI), Pearce, K. (CoI), Slade, E. (CoI), Sturgill, J. (CoI), Cardarelli, K. (Former CoI), Carman, A. (Former CoI), Feltner, F. (Former CoI), Francis, D. (Former CoI) & Messerli, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/15/22 → 3/31/27
Project: Research project
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Hearing Healthcare Assessment in Rural Communities (HHARC)
Bush, M. (PI), Pearce, K. (CoI), Shinn, J. (CoI) & Westgate, P. (CoI)
National Institute on Deafness & Other Communications
8/4/21 → 7/31/27
Project: Research project
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Hearing Healthcare Assessment in Rural Communities (HHARC)
Bush, M. (PI), Pearce, K. (CoI), Shinn, J. (CoI) & Westgate, P. (CoI)
National Institute on Deafness & Other Communications
8/4/21 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Hearing Healthcare Assessment in Rural Communities (HHARC)
Bush, M. (PI), Pearce, K. (CoI), Shinn, J. (CoI) & Westgate, P. (CoI)
National Institute on Deafness & Other Communications
8/4/21 → 7/31/23
Project: Research project
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Social Network Analysis and Social Support Intervention for Rural Dwelling Older Adults with T2DM
Smalls, B. (PI), Borgatti, S. (CoI), Moser, D. (CoI), Pearce, K. (CoI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoI)
National Institute Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney
1/1/19 → 6/30/19
Project: Research project
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The impact of periodontal therapy on clinical and inflammatory parameters in type II diabetics
Tokatlian, J., Al-Sabbagh, M., Dawson, D. R., Pearce, K. A., Andriankaja, M. O., Adatorwovor, R., Miguel, M. M. V. & Shaddox, L. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Periodontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cross-sectional association among dietary habits, periodontitis, and uncontrolled diabetes in Hispanics: the LLIPDS study
Smith, H., Thomas, D. T., Vázquez-Morales, G. N., Puckett, L., Del Mar Rodriguez, M., Stromberg, A., Shaddox, L. M., Santamaria, M. P., Pearce, K. & Andriankaja, O. M., 2025, In: Frontiers in Oral Health. 6, 1468995.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Real-World Massage Therapy Produces Meaningful Effectiveness Signal for Primary Care Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: Results of a Repeated Measures Cohort Study
Elder, W. G., Munk, N., Love, M. M., Bruckner, G. G., Stewart, K. E. & Pearce, K., Jul 1 2017, In: Pain Medicine. 18, 7, p. 1394-1405 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Scopus citations -
Research Partnerships with Healthcare Providers in Rural Community Health Centers Needs and Challenges in Diabetes Research
Pearce, K. A., Jarrett, T. D., Scutchfield, F. D., Talbert, J. C., Bolt, W. D., Barron, M. A., Houlihan, J. M. & Dignan, M. B., Mar 30 2015, In: Public Health Frontier. 4, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Achieving meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) in primary care: Proposed critical processes from the Kentucky Ambulatory Network (KAN)
Riddell, M. C., Sandford, K. G., Johnson, A. O., Steltenkamp, C. & Pearce, K. A., Nov 1 2014, In: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 27, 6, p. 772-779 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Physician Training Award in Cancer Prevention (PTAPM)
Pearce, K. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award