Publications

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.

Selected Presentations

Saleem, GT., Fitzpatrick, JM. (June 2021). Impaired Cognition Impact Occupational Performance and Social Relationships in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury. Poster will be presented at the OT Summit Meeting. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Asante, I & Saleem, GT. (Senior Author) (April 2021). Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Narrative Review: Poster presented at the Christian Medical and Dental Association Meeting.
Saleem, GT., Slomine, BS., Suskauer, SJ. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Feasibility Challenges in Youth with Severe Brain Injury: A Case Report (January 2021). E-poster presented at the North American Neuromodulation Society.
Saleem, GT., Slomine, B. S., Suskauer, S. J. Task Complexity Affects Postural Control in Children after Concussion: A Preliminary Report. (October 2020). Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Saleem, GT. (Accepted, April 2020). Identifying Assessments and an Intervention to Improve Function and Participation in Female Survivors with Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries. OT Summit, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Saleem, GT., Goldberg, C., & Suskauer, SJ. (April 2020). Determining the Efficacy of the Combined Use of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) & OT interventions: A Scoping Review. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Boston, MA. Poster presented at Early Career Scientist Forum (selected out of more than 300 research posters to be featured in the Early Career Scientist Forum).
Saleem, GT., Slomine, BS, & Suskauer, SJ. (November 2019). Sleep Symptoms Predict School Attendance in Pediatric Concussion. Poster presented, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Saleem, GT. (June 2019). Determining Sensory and Cognitive Correlates of Impaired Postural Control in Youth with Post-concussive Symptoms. Works in Progress presented, OT Summit, Charleston, SC.
Saleem, GT., Goldberg, C., Suskauer, S. J. (April 2019). Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: A Viable Additive to Occupational Therapy Interventions. Poster presented, American Occupational Therapy Association’s 99^th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Saleem, GT., Crasta, JE., Slomine, B., Cantarero, GL., & Suskauer, SJ. (November 2018). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Poster presented, Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA.
Crasta, JE. & Saleem, GT (September 2018). Applications of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Rehabilitation. Symposium presented, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dallas, Tx.
Saleem, GT (April 2018). Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Older Adults: Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice. Short Course Presented, American Occupational Therapy Association’s 98^th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Saleem, GT (March 2018). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury. Short course presented, Brain Injury Association of Maryland’s 30^th Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Saleem, GT (November 2017). Mental practice in Children. Evidence-Base and Clinical Applications. Short course presented, New York State Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Albany, NY.
Saleem, GT (April 2017). Mental practice Combined with Repetitive Task Practice to Rehabilitate Handwriting Dysfunction in School-age Children. Paper/Poster presented at Young Scientist Forum, 2017 AOTA Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, PA. (the poster was selected out of more than 170 of other posters to be one of 8 special presentations).

Research News

UB News

SPHHP Faculty Gain Honors and Appointments
8/12/21
The expertise and work of several faculty in the School of Public Health and Health Professions have recently garnered recognition in their fields.
Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens
2/1/22
UB researcher is also recruiting kids and teens ages 8-17 for a Buffalo-based study examining the effects of concussion in children.
Compassion Drives Research into Brain Injuries and Their Aftermath
1/20/21
The effects of brain injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries, are often devastating.