Ghazala Saleem

EdD, MS, OTR/L

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Ghazala Saleem

EdD, MS, OTR/L

Ghazala Saleem

EdD, MS, OTR/L

Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Science
School of Public Health and Health Professions

Research Interests

Neuromotor and physiological mechanisms in medically/socially vulnerable populations with brain injury; Motor control/learning and targeted neuromodulatory interventions to facilitate function and recovery; Psychometrics; Large Data Research; Clinical trials

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Selected Publications

  • Saleem, G. T., Champagne, M., Haider, M. N., Leddy, J. J., Willer, B., Asante, I. Kent, A., Josephs, T., Fitzpatrick, J. (2021). Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence Related Brain Injury among Visitors of Justice Center in New York (2021). The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
  • Saleem, G.T., Fitzpatrick, J. M., Haider, M. N., Valera, E. M. (2021). The Increase in the Severity of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women during COVID-19 Might Increase the Risk for Repeated Brain Injuries. Sage Open Medicine. Doi: 10.1177/20503121211050197
  • Ismail, F. Y., Saleem, G. T., Kaplan, P. (2021). Neurophysiological and Neuroimaging Modalities in Acute and Subacute Disorders of Consciousness. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology.
  • Ismail, F. Y., Saleem, G. T., & Ljubisavljevic, M. R. (2021). Brain Data in Pediatric Disorders of Consciousness: Special Considerations. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology.
  • Saleem, G. T., Slomine, B.S, & Suskauer, S. J. (2021). Thirty-Second Single-Leg Task Identified Impaired Postural Control in Children after Concussion. The Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
  • McPherson, J. Saleem, G. T., Haider, M. N., Leddy, J. J. Willer, B. (2021). Practical Management: Telehealth Examination for Sport-Related Concussion in the Outpatient Setting. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.
  • Saleem, G. T., Haider, M. N., Leddy, J. J, Willer, B, Fitzpatrick, J. M. (2021). Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury in Western New York. (Abstract). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Saleem, G. T., Slomine, B. S., Suskauer, S. J. (2021). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Feasibility Challenges in Youth with Severe Brain Injury: A Case Report. (Abstract). Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface.
  • Saleem, G. T., Fitzpatrick, J. M. (2021). Impaired Cognition Impact Occupational Performance and Social Relationships in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury. (Abstract). American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  • Saleem, G.T., Langan, J., McPherson, J., Slomine, B.S., Mahone, M.E., Denckla, M, Suskauer, S.J. (2021). Construct Validity and Reliability of the Revised Physical and Neurological Examination of Subtle Signs (PANESS) Gaits and Stations Measures. epub ahead of print. Journal of Motor Learning and Development.(9), 2.
  • He, P., Kantu, N., Xu, B., Saleem, G. T., Kang, J. (2021). A Novel 3-RRR Spherical Parallel Instrument for Daily Living Emulation (SPINDLE) for Functional Rehabilitation of Patients with Stroke. epub ahead of print. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.
  • Hisam, B., Haider, N. M., & Saleem, G. T. (Senior Author) (2021). Global Surge in Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Pakistan. The Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.595.
  • Saleem, G. T., Slomine, B.S, & Suskauer, S. J. (2020). Task Complexity Affects Postural Control in Children after Concussion. A Preliminary Report. (Abstract).  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Saleem, G. T., Goldberg, C. Suskauer, S. J. (2020). Determining the Efficacy of the Combined Use of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and OT Interventions: A Scoping Review. (Abstract). American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  • Saleem G.T., Slomine, B.S., Suskauer, S.J. (2020). Sleep symptoms Predict School Attendance in Pediatric Concussion. epub ahead of print, Clinical Pediatrics. doi 10.1177/0009922820913960.
  • Saleem, G. T., Ewen, J., Crasta, J. E., Slomine, B.S, Cantarero, G. L., & Suskauer, S. J. (2019). Single-arm, Open-label, Dose Escalation Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety and Feasibility of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Electroencephalography Biomarkers in Pediatric Disorders of Consciousness: A Study Protocol. BMJ Open. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029967.
  • Saleem, G. T. & Gillen, G. (2019). Mental Practice Combined with Repetitive Task Practice to Rehabilitate Handwriting in Children. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 86(1). 19-29. doi:10.1177/0008417418824871.
  • Saleem, G. T., Crasta, J.E., Slomine, B.S, Cantarero, G. L., & Suskauer, S. J. (2018). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Motor Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2018.10.011.
  • Saleem, G. T., & Gillen, G. (2018). Examining the Association Between Imagery Responsiveness and Increased Scores on the Minnesota Handwriting Assessment: A correlational pilot study. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/19411243.2018.1534633.
  • Nilsen, D. M., Gillen, G., Geller, D.*, Hreha, K.*, Osei, E.*, & Saleem, G. T.* (2015). Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance for Those with Motor Impairments after Stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 6901180030p1-p9.
  • Nilsen, D. M., Gillen, G., Geller, D.*, Hreha, K.*, Osei, E.*, & Saleem, G. T.* (2014). What is the Evidence for the Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance for Those with Motor Deficits after Stroke? [Critically Appraised Paper]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice.