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Publications and Presentations

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Scott, A., Plexico, L.W., Sandage, M.J., & Plumb, A.M. (accepted, 4/27/23). The development of speech-language pathologists’ counseling self-efficacy. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Kent, S.A.K, Fletcher, L., Morgan, A., Morton, M., Hall, R.J., & Sandage, M.J. (2023). Updated acoustic normative data through the lifespan: A scoping review. Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.02.011

Patel, R.R. & Sandage, M.J., Arroyo, L.G. (2023). High-speed videoendoscopic and acoustic characteristics of inspiratory phonation. Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 66(4), 1192-1207. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-22-00502

Tye, S., Hamilton, M-B, Speights Atkins, M., Weaver, A.J., Dillon, K.W., & Sandage, M.J.C (2023). Perceptions of employability related to severity of hypernasality: A pilot study. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 1-19https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2022.2155876

Sandage, M.J., Milstein, C.F., & Nauman, E.A. (2023). Inducible laryngeal obstruction differential diagnosis in adolescents and adults: A tutorial. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 32(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00187

Morton, M.E.,G,C Gibson-Young, L., & Sandage, M.J., (2022). Framing Disparities in Access to Medical Speech-Language Pathology Care in Rural Alabama. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 31(6), 2847-2860. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00025

Morton, M.E.G,C & Sandage, M.J. (2022). Sex and Race Reporting and Representation in Non-Cancerous Voice Clinical Trials: A Meta-Analysis of NIH-Registered Research between 1988-2021. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 65(7), 2594-2607. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-22-00141

Smith, K., Plumb, A., & Sandage, M.J. (2022). Speech language pathologists’ knowledge of Spanish-influenced English and dialectical differences: A survey. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 43(2), 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1177/15257401211018863.

Allison, L.H., Cutchin, G.M., Snell, E.N., & Sandage, M.J. (2022). 28 Days in the Life of a Vocal Pathology: A Case Study of Videolaryngostroboscopy, Acoustic, and Perceptual Variability. Journal of Voice, 36(5), 732.e21-732.e31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.08.015

Sandage, M. J., Ostwalt, E. S., Allison, L. H., Cutchin, G. M., Morton, M. E., & Odom, S. C. (2021). Irritant-Induced Chronic Cough Triggers: A Scoping Review and Clinical Checklist. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology30(3), 1261-1291. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00362

Morton, M., Brown, M., Easter, S., & Sandage, M.J. (2021). Potential risks for healthcare disparities among individuals with voice and upper airway disorders: A systematic review. Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.11.003

Bustamante, D.A.G, Plumb, A.M., Bailey, D.J., & Sandage, M.J.C (2021). Use of NMES for swallowing habilitation in neonatal intensive care units: a survey of clinical practice. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_PERSP-21-00146

Afroj, S., Brannen, A.D., Nasrin, S., Mouslem, A.A., Hathcock, T., Maxwell, H., Rasmussen-Ivey, C.R., Sandage, M.J., Davis, E.W., Panizzi, P., Wang, C., & Liles, M.R. (2021). Bacillus velezensis AP183 inhibits Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation and in vivo proliferation in murine and bovine disease models. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.746410

Sandage, M.J.C, Billingsley, C.P.U, Hatcher, J.L., Petty, B., & Olin, T. (2021). When inspiratory stridor is not PVFM/ILO: A case for diaphragm flutter. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_PERSP-21-00039

Jones, A., Plumb, A. & Sandage, M.J. (2021). Social media as a platform for cyberbullying of individuals with speech and facial differences secondary to craniofacial anomalies: A preliminary survey. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 52(3), 840-855. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_LSHSS-20-00159

Patel, R., Sandage, M.J., Kluess, H., & Plexico, L.W. (2021). High-speed characterization of vocal fold vibrations in normally cycling and postmenopausal women: Randomized double-blind analyses. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 64(6), 1869-1888. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_JSLHR-20-00706

Speights Atkins, M., Allison, L.H.G, & Sandage, M.J. (2021). Enhanced mentored undergraduate research experiences: Successful strategies used in two laboratories at Auburn University. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 6(2), 402-415.. DOI: 10.1044/2021_PERSP-20-00024

Hoch, M. & Sandage, M.J. (2020). Applying voice science principles to voice pedagogy: skill acquisition, performance assessment, and literature selection. Australian Voice, 21, 1-7.

Snell, E., Sandage, M.J., Plexico, L.W., & Weaver, A. (2020). Quantifying Vocal Power: Correlation of Whole-Body Anaerobic Power to Vocal Function Measures. Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 63(8), 2597-2608. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_JSLHR-20-00110

Sandage, M.S., Hamby, H.A., Barnett, L.A., Harris, M.L., Parker, C.P., & Allison, L.H. (2020). Vocal function differences before and after sorority recruitment. Journal of Voice, . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.04.026

Cutchin, G., Plexico, L.W., Weaver, A.J., & Sandage, M.J.c (2020). Data collection methods for the voice range profile: A systematic review. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 29 (3), 1716-1734.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00023

Plexico, L.W., Sandage, M.J., Kluess, H., Franco-Watkins, A., Neidert, L. (2020). Blood Plasma Hormone-Level Influence on Vocal Function, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(5), 1376-1386. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_JSLHR-19-00224

Sandage, M.J.C, Dunn, L.A., Edwards, R., & Pope, S.A. (2020). Implications of compression race suit on forced vital capacity: Assessment considerations for paradoxical vocal fold motion in competitive female swimmers. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 29(2), 732-740. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2019_AJSLP-19-00185.

Hunter, E.J., Cantor-Cutiva, L.C., van Leer, E., van Mersbergen, M, Nanjundeswaran, C.D., Bottalico, P., Sandage, M.J., Whitling, S. (2020). Towards a consensus description of Vocal Effort, Vocal Load, Vocal Loading, and Vocal Fatigue. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(2), 509-532. https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_JSLHR-19-00057

Sandage, M.J., Patel, R. (2020). Passive upper airway thermoregulation and high-speed assessment for conventional vs. menthol cigarette: implications for laryngeal physiology. Journal of Voice, 34(1), 25-32. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2018.07.022

Lenell, C.M., Sandage, M.J., Johnson, A.M. (2020). Effects of sex hormones on laryngeal senescence and neuromuscular response to exercise. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 1-9, doi.org/10.1044/2018_JSLHR-S-18-0179

DaleG, E.M., Plumb, A.M., Sandage, M.J., Plexico, L.W. (2019). Knowledge and competence regarding percentage of consonants correct: a national survey of speech-language pathologists. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 41(4), 222-230. https://doi.org/10.1177/1525740119853806

AllisonU, L., SandageC, M.J., & Weaver (2019). Vocal Dose for Rhythm-Based Indoor Cycling Instructors: With and Without Amplification. Journal of Voice, 34(6), 963-e23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.05.010

EppersonU, H.E. & SandageC, M.J (2019). Neuromuscular development in neonates and post-natal infants: Implications for NMES therapy for dysphagia. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62(8), 2575-2583. doi.org/10.1044/2019_JSLHR-S-18-0502

Kluess, H., Neidert, L., LaMantia, A. Sandage, M.J., Plexico, L.W. (2019). Neuropeptide Y and Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV in normally cycling and post-menopausal women: A prospective pilot study. Medicine, 98(13), e14982. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097%2FMD.0000000000014982

Johnson, A.M. & Sandage, M.J. (2021). Exercise science and the vocalist. Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.09.007

Sandage, M.J. & Hoch, M. (2019). Training considerations for recital performance: framing vocal dose in a fatigue resistance training model. Journal of Singing, 75(4), 395-400

SandageC, M.J., Wang, S., & Cao, G. (2019). Upper airway thermoregulation during singing warm up. Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.08.020

Guyton, K., Sandage, M.J., Plumb, A., Haak, N., Molt, L., & Bailey, D. (2018) Acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction: survey, literature review, and clinical recommendations. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 27, 1572-1597.  doi:10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0222

Plexico, L.W. & Sandage, M. J. (2018) SLP knowledge and understanding of hormone influence on voice production. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups 3, 3(3), 47-55.

Sandage, M.J. (2018). Muscle fatigue physiology applied to the management of voice fatigue. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups 3(3), 7-11.  

Sandage, M.J. & Hoch, M. (2018). Exercise physiology: Perspective for vocal training. Journal of Singing 74(4), 417-423.

Ruddy, B.H. & Sandage, M.J. (2017). Treatment for cough: two sides to the story. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(SIG3), 113-118.

Hague, D. & Sandage, M.J. (2017). Evaluating the effects of stress reduction techniques and Fitzmaurice Voicework® on physiologic markers and mental states related to performance anxiety in student actors. Voice and Speech Review, 1-10.

Hoch, M. & Sandage, M.J. (2017). Exercise Science Principles and the Vocal Warm-Up: Implications for Singing Voice Pedagogy. Journal of Voice 32(1), 79-84.

Hoch, M. & Sandage, M.J. (2017). Working toward a Common Vocabulary: Reconciling the Terminology of Teachers of Singing, Voice Scientists, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Journal of Voice 31(6), 647-648.

Sandage, M. J.  & Smith, A. G. (2017). Muscle bioenergetic considerations for intrinsic laryngeal skeletal muscle physiology. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(5), 1254-1263.

Smith, A. G., Sandage, M. J., Pascoe, D. D., Plexico, L. W., Lima, I., & Cao, G. (2017). Elementary school teachers’ vocal dose: muscle bioenergetic and training implications. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(7), 1831-1842.

Sandage, M. J., Rahn, K. A., Smith, A. G. (2017). Vocal ergonomics in the workplace: HVAC method influences on vocal comfort and function. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(2), 355-363.

Shembel, A.C., Sandage, M. J., & Verdolini Abbott, K. (2017). Episodic Laryngeal Breathing Disorders: Literature review and proposal of prelimary theoretical framework. Journal of Voice, 31(1), 125.e7-125.e16.

Plexico, L.W. & Sandage, M. J. (2016). Influence of glottal fry on acoustic voice assessment: a preliminary study. Journal of Voice, 31(3), 378.e13-378.e17.

Leonard, M. V., Plexico, L. W., Sandage, M. J., & Plumb, A. M. (2016). Emerging practice preferences of speech-language pathology students, Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 43, 285.

Davis, K., Sandage, M. J., Plexico, L.W., Pascoe, D.D. (2015). The perception of benefit of vocalization on sport performance when producing maximum effort. Journal of Voice, (30)5, 639.e11-639.e16.         doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2015.07.013.

Duke, E., Plexico, L.W., Sandage, M. J., Hoch, M. (2015). Effect of traditional warm-up versus semi-occluded vocal tract exercises on the acoustic parameters of voice. Journal of Voice, 29(6), 727-732.

Sandage, M. J., Plexico, L.W., Schiwitz, A. (2015). Clinical utility of CAPE-V sentences for determination of speaking fundamental frequency. Journal of Voice 29(4), 441-445.

Sandage, M. J., Connor, N.P., Pascoe, D.D. (2014). Vocal function and upper airway thermoregulation in five different environmental conditions. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 57, 16-25.

Sandage, M. J., Connor, N.P., Pascoe, D.D. (2013). Voice function differences following resting breathing vs. submaximal exercise. Journal of Voice, 27(5), 572-578.

Sandage, M. J. (2013). Perioperative voice recovery: an exercise physiology perspective. In Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 23(2), 47-52.

Plexico, L. & Sandage, M. J. (2012). Influence of vowel selection on determination of phonation threshold pressure. Journal of Voice, 26(5), 673.e7-637.e12.

Faver, K.Y., Plexico, L.W., & Sandage, M. J. (2012). Influence of syllable train length and performance end effects on estimation of phonation threshold pressure. Journal of Voice, 26(1), 18-23.

Plexico, L. W., Sandage, M. J.., & Faver, K. Y. (2011) Assessment of phonation threshold pressure: A critical review and clinical implications. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 20(4), 348-366.

Plexico, L.W. & Sandage, M. J. (2011). A mindful approach to stuttering intervention. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 21, 43-49.

Sandage, M. J. & Pascoe, D.D. (2010). Translating Exercise Science into Voice Care. In Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 20(3), 84-89.

Sandage, M. J., Schwartz, S., & Hapner, E. R. (2008). An overview of the Division 3 reimbursement committee and the 2006 reimbursement survey. In Perspectives: Voice and Voice Disorders, 18(1): 45 - 50.

Sandage, M. J.  (2006). Irritable larynx syndrome: three case studies. In Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 15(1), 3-6.

Sandage, M. J.  & Zelazny, S. (2004) Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion in Children and Adolescents. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, Vol. 35, 353-362.

Sandage, M. J.  & Swift, E. (2002). Safe Yelling for Children. In Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, ASHA Division 3, 12(1): 24-25.

Sandage, M. J.  Vocal health for the music teacher (2001). Choral Journal, 42(3): 57-59.

Ford, C.N., Roy, N., Sandage, M. J., Bless, D.M. (1998). Rigid Endoscopy for Monitoring Indirect Vocal Fold Injection. Laryngoscope, 108.

Verdolini-Marston, K., Sandage, M. J., Titze, I (1994). Effect of hydration treatments on laryngeal nodules and polyps and related voice measures. Journal of Voice, 8(1): 30-47.

PRESENTATIONS

INVITED NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS

Sandage, M.J. & Slovarp, L. (2023). Advanced Topics in Behavioral Assessment and Management of Upper Airway Disorders. Master Class, American Speech Language Hearing Association National Convention, Boston, MA

Sandage, M.J. (2023). Differential Diagnosis & Treatment of Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction. 2022-2023 Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders, Cedar Falls, IA

Sandage, M.J. (2023). Build off the Breath: Respiration 101 for Voice Habilitation & Rehabilitation, Professional Voice Conference, Vanderbilt Voice Center, Nashville, TN

Sandage, M.J. (2023). Hormones and Heavy Voice Use: Voice Change in the Professional Voice User, Professional Voice Conference, Vanderbilt Voice Center, Nashville, TN

Sandage, M.J. (2022). Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction: Common and Rare Mimics to Consider in the Differential Diagnosis. 16th Biennial Phonosurgery Symposium, Madison, WI.

Sandage, M.J. (2021). Hyper-tussic (Chronic) Cough and Laryngeal Breathing Disorders: What, Why, and How. The Fall Voice Conference, SLP Pre-conference, Miami, FL.

Belau, M., van Leer, E., Almeida, A.A., van Leer, K., & Sandage, M.J. (2021). Meta Therapy: Beyond Voice Hygiene and Exercises. Invited panel presenter, 50th Anniversary Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. Virtual National meeting.

Sandage, M.J. (5/22/21). Planning for Voice Fatigue. Keynote SLP speaker, 6th Annual Northwest Voice Conference.

Sandage, M.J. & Johnson, A. (2021). Panel, National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Chat.

Sandage, M. J. Controversies in Contemporary Speech Language Pathology, Panelist. Fall Voice Conference, virtually executed conference, October 24, 2020

Sandage, M.J. (September, 2020). Differential Diagnosis for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion/Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Johns Hopkins Voice Center, Baltimore, MD, via Zoom

Milstein, C., Nauman, E., & Sandage, M.J. (November, 2020). Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction EILO: Differential Diagnoses and Treatment. Invited Seminar, Proposal accepted at the Annual Convention of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, San Diego, CA (Convention canceled; recorded as an ASHA Signature Series lecture).

Sandage, M.J. (2019). Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for the Clinician and Client, ASHA Topic Area in Voice and Voice Disorders Invited Seminar. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Orlando, FL

Sandage, M.J. (2019). Exercise Science & Motor Learning Considerations for Voice Habilitation and Rehabilitation. Sin City Laryngology Conference, Pre-Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Sandage, M.J. (2019). Resonant Voice Therapy Vignette. Sin City Laryngology Conference, Pre-Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Sandage, M,J, (2019). An Open and Shut Case: Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion in Athletes. Sin City Laryngology Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

 DOCTORAL STUDENT PROJECTS

Mariah Morton, Doctoral Candidate (expected graduation Spring 2024), School of Kinesiology, Auburn University. Anaerobic Biomarkers for a Vocal Demand Task.

Chris Apfelbach, PhD (2023), University of Delaware, FIT-V - Validation of a novel vocal demand task for measuring vocal fatigue. 

DaJuandra Eugene, PhD (2021), Health Disparities with Rehabilitation Outcomes: A Theoretical Framework and Application, Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University. 

GRADUATE THESES

Graduate Thesis, Deborah Acevedo, Masters of Science (2021). Use of NMES for Swallowing Habilitation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Survey of Clinical Practice. Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Lauren Allison, Masters of Science (2021). Evidence-Based Practice for Speech Language Pathologists: Does Workplace or Zip Code Support Access? Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Scott Tye, Masters of Science (2021). Perceptions of Employability Related to Hypernasality Severity: Making the Case for School-Based Referrals. Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Grace Cutchin, Masters of Science (2020). Voice Range Profile: A Systematic Review. Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Emily Snell, Masters of Science (2020). Correlation of LDDK to Anaerobic Power Tests. Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Kelsey Boman, Masters of Science (2017). Acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction assessment: Speech language pathologists' perceived competence and proposed clinical guideline. Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Audrey Smith, Masters of Science (2016). Temporal Features of Voice in Connected Speech: Bioenergetic Implications. Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University.

Graduate Thesis, Kelly Davis, Masters of Science (2015). The Perception of Benefit of Vocalization on Performance When Producing Maximum Effort. Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/PROJECTS

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Award (2020-2021), Megan Ondrizek-Fuller. Allostasis and homeostasis in the NICU infant: Implications for use of NMES for habilitation of swallowing function.

Anderson, K., Gurmendi, K., Moyer, K., Sandlin, K., Williams, K., & Sandage, M.J. (2019). Pulmonary function variations in women wearing sports bra, regular bra, and no bra.