Articles by Melissa Scales
Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Rowan Cabarrus Community College students collaborate for intraprofessional excellence
June 25, 2026
First-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from Â鶹ÊÓƵ recently joined second-year Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students from Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) for an intensive, hands-on learning activity.
School of Health Sciences Cultural Game Night fosters community and global connection
June 1, 2026
The School of Health Sciences Student Diversity Committee hosted a Cultural Game Night, inviting students, faculty and staff to "play something new and meet someone new" while celebrating the unique diversity of the students, faculty, and staff in the School of Health Sciences at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and alumni shine at National Physical Therapy Education Conference
October 28, 2025
The collective contributions at the 2025 Education and Leadership Conference underscores Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s mission to prepare graduates who shape the future of healthcare education and practice at the highest levels.
Melissa Scales presents her research on idiopathic toe walking at a virtual national conference
June 17, 2022
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education Melissa Scales virtually presented research she conducted with Associate Professor Srikant Vallabhajosula at the 2022 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society’s Annual Conference.
School of Health Sciences faculty, students work with pro bono clinic in Belize
August 2, 2018
Assistant Professor Melissa Scales was joined by four students in the Physician Assistant Studies program in Belize, where they worked with Hillside Health Care International.