Sprod, Lisa K

Associate Professor

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Associate Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences , College of Health and Human Services

Dr. Sprod received her Ph.D. in Exercise Science at the University of Northern Colorado followed her M.P.H. while in an NCI-funded post-doctoral position at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Sprod, Lisa K

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sprodl@uncw.edu

910.962.2583

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Academic Article
- Effects of Caffeine on NFL Combine-Like Tests in Undergraduate Students. International Journal of Exercise Science. 19:1-8. 2026-02-01
- Effects of Volunteering on the Psychological Wellbeing of Undergraduate College Students. Journal of American College Health. 2025-01-01
- Assessing Gym Intimidation in Female College Students: Understanding This as a Barrier to Physical Activity and Exercise. Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal. 8:49-65. 2024-10-01
- Applying Lessons from the Blue Zones on Campus: How Environment Impacts Health. Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal. 8:10-17. 2024-07-01
- Experiences of the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in the University Setting. Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal. 7. 2023-06-01
- Deciding Which Cancer-Related Fatigue Assessment Tool to Use Just Got Much Easier. Oncology. 36:278-279. 2022-05-01
- Promoting Physical Activity Among Rural-Dwelling Adults with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Implications for Patient Education and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention JCRP. 38. 2018-09-01
- Easy Breather Exercise Table: A Feasibility Evaluation of a Medical Device to Facilitate Gravity Powered Ventilation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50:282. 2018-05-01
- Case Study: Unfavorable But Transient Physiological Changes During Contest Preparation in a Drug-Free Male Bodybuilder. International Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 27:550-559. 2017-12-01
- Comparison of Pharmaceutical, Psychological, and Exercise Treatments for Cancer-Related Fatigue. JAMA Oncology. 3:961. 2017-07-01
- Comparison of Pharmaceutical, Psychological, and Exercise Treatments for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology. 2017-03-01
- Feasibility Study Related to Inactive Cancer Survivors Compared with Non-Cancer Controls During Aerobic Exercise Training. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 15:592-600. 2016-12-01
- YOCAS©® Yoga Reduces Self-reported Memory Difficulty in Cancer Survivors in a Nationwide Randomized Clinical Trial. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 15:263-271. 2016-09-01
- YOCAS©® Yoga Improves Self-Reported Memory in Cancer Survivors: Results from a Completed Nationwide Randomized Clinical Trial. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 597-600. 2015-11-01
- The effect of YOCAS©® yoga for musculoskeletal symptoms among breast cancer survivors on hormonal therapy. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 150:597-604. 2015-04-01
- YOCAS©® Yoga improves arthralgia in cancer survivors post-treatment: results from a nationwide randomized clinical trial. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 150:597-604. 2015-04-01
- Effects of yoga on cancer-related fatigue and global side-effect burden in older cancer survivors. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 6:8-14. 2015-01-01
- Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga for Sleep Quality Among Cancer Survivors. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 31:3233-3241. 2013-09-01
- A nationwide randomized clinical trial of yoga for sleep quality among cancer survivors. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 31:3233-3241. 2013-01-01
- Cancer-specific concerns and physical activity among recently diagnosed breast and prostate cancer survivors. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 12:206-212. 2013-01-01
- Cancer Keeping You Up? Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep. Coping with Cancer. Nov/Dec. 2012-11-01
- Impact of paroxetine on sleep problems in 426 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A trial from the University of Rochester Cancer Center Community Clinical Oncology Program. Sleep Medicine. 13:1184-1190. 2012-10-01
- Health-related quality of life and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors participating in tai chi chuan. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 6:146-154. 2012-06-01
- Differential expression of cytokines in breast cancer patients receiving different chemotherapies: implications for cognitive impairment research. Supportive Care in Cancer. 20:831-839. 2012-04-01
- Exercise and cancer treatment symptoms in 408 newly diagnosed older cancer patients. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 3:90-97. 2012-04-01
- Cancer-Related Stress and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012:1-15. 2012-01-01
- Exercise Recommendations for Cancer-Related Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, Sleep Problems, Depression, Pain, Anxiety, and Physical Dysfunction—A Review. Oncology & Hematology Review. 8:81-88. 2012-01-01
- Prevalence, putative mechanisms, and current management of sleep problems during chemotherapy for cancer. Nature and Science of Sleep. 4:151-162. 2012-01-01
- The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Cancer Treatment–Related Side Effects. The Oncologist. 16:1784-1792. 2011-12-01
- Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Insulin and Cytokine Levels in a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study on Breast Cancer Survivors. Clinical Breast Cancer. 11:161-170. 2011-06-01
- What are successful recruitment and retention strategies for underserved populations? Examining physical activity interventions in primary care and community settings. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 1:234-251. 2011-06-01
- Polarity Therapy for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 10:27-37. 2011-03-01
- Age-related differences in symptoms and their interference with quality of life in 903 cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 2:225-232. 2011-01-01
- Conducting cancer control and survivorship research via cooperative groups: A report from the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 20:1050-1055. 2011-01-01
- Interventions to alleviate symptoms related to breast cancer treatments and areas of needed research. Journal of Cancer Science and Therapy. S2:S2-001. 2011-01-01
- Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting During Chemotherapy. Oncology & Hematology Review (US). 07:91. 2011-01-01
- Exercise, sleep quality, and mediators of sleep in breast and prostate cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Community Oncology. 7:463-471. 2010-10-01
- Three versus six months of exercise training in breast cancer survivors. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 121:413-419. 2010-06-01
- Exercise for the Management of Side Effects and Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 8:325-330. 2009-11-01
- Effects Of Treatment Regimen On Muscular Fitness And Quality Of Life In Breast Cancer Survivors. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 41:162. 2009-05-01
- Considerations for Training Cancer Survivors. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 31:39-47. 2009-02-01
- Effects of a Supervised Exercise Intervention on Recovery From Treatment Regimens in Breast Cancer Survivors. Oncology Nursing Forum. 35:909-915. 2008-11-01
- Exercise Training Manages Cardiopulmonary Function and Fatigue During and Following Cancer Treatment in Male Cancer Survivors. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 6:235-241. 2007-09-01
- Effects of supervised exercise training on cardiopulmonary function and fatigue in breast cancer survivors during and after treatment. Cancer. 110:918-925. 2007-08-01
- Cancer treatment-induced alterations in muscular fitness and quality of life: the role of exercise training. Annals of Oncology. 18:1957-1962. 2007-01-01
- The Effects of Walking Poles on Shoulder Function in Breast Cancer Survivors. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 4:287-293. 2005-12-01
Chapter
- A Sustainable Commitment to an Active Lifestyle -- Physical Activity and Wellness Lab Manual. . 2017-08-01
- Integrating Technology into Study Abroad to Enhance Intention and Critical Reflection -- Applied Learning in Higher Education. The Applied Learning and Teaching Community of UNCW. 37-41. 2017-05-01
- The Positive Side of the Paleo Diet -- Filling Up: Psychology of Eating. Greenwood/ABC-CLIO. 173-176. 2016-05-01
- Exercise Psychology with Cancer Patients and Survivors -- Doing Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics. 2015-01-01
- Exercise for Cancer Patients: Treatment of Side Effects and Quality of Life -- Psychological Aspects of Cancer. Springer US. 279-289. 2013-01-01
Report
- North Carolina’s Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program: An Investigation, Analysis, Assessment and Evaluation of the Program’s Success. NC Division of Coastal Management. 50. 2017-07-01

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