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Dr. Molly C. Nicodemus

Dr. Molly C. Nicodemus

Title

  • Associate Professor

Contact Information

mcn16@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-9271
Animal and Dairy Sciences Building

Overview

Education

  • Michigan State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Animal Science
  • Sam Houston State University, Master of Science (MS), Agriculture
  • Southwest Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Agri-Communications

Publications

Year Publications
2024

Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Phillips, T. M., Christiansen, D. L., Rude, B. J., Ryan, P. L., Galarneau, K. 2024. The Effects of a Collegiate Recovery Community Psychotherapy Program Incorporating Equine Interaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Adults with Substance Abuse Disorder. COVID Journal 4(2):151-169.

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2024

Friend, M., Nicodemus, M. C., Cavinder, C. A., Lemley, C. O., Prince, P., Holtcamp, K., Swanson, R. 2024. Impact of Equine Interaction during Psychotherapy on Anxiety and Depression for Residential Treatment Program Patients Experiencing Substance Withdrawal. People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice 7(1 (Article 3)).

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2024

Winton, T. S., Nicodemus, M. C., Harvey, K. M. 2024. Stressors Inherent to Beef Cattle Management in the United States of America and Resulting Impacts on Production Sustainability: A Review. Ruminants

2023

Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Phillips, T. M., Christiansen, D. L., Rude, B. J., Ryan, P. L., Galarneau, K. 2023. Does Equine Interaction Facilitate Emotional Safety and Learning for College Students within an Agricultural-Based Classroom?. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology, and Education 13(11).

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2023

Farnlacher, E., Friend, M., Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Swanson, R., Lemley, C. O., Cavinder, C. A., Prince, P. 2023. Cortisol concentrations in substance use disorder patients undergoing psychotherapy incorporating equine interaction compared to cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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2023

Pepper, B., North, E., Foster, M., Culwell, J., Nicodemus, M. C., Cavinder, C. A., Schubach, K., Williams, T. 2023. Pedigree tracing to determine the origins of the modern Palomino Horse Breeders of America stock-type horse. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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2023

Everett, K., Friend, M., Farnlacher, E., Hilliard, A., Nicodemus, M. C., Cavinder, C. A., Holtcamp, K., Jousan, F. D. 2023. Short-term equine interaction for reducing test anxiety and facilitating coping skill development in college students during examination periods . Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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2023

Purvis, P., Hill, C., Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Cavinder, C. A., Irvin, L. J., Wells, J. B., Stone, A. E., Memili, E. 2023. Equine Assisted Services Educational Programming Development: Determining Horse Healthcare Management Practices and Pain Assessment Methods . European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education

2023

Friend, M., Nicodemus, M. C., Cavinder, C. A., Lemley, C. O., Prince, P., Holtcamp, K., Swanson, R. 2023. Physiology of human-horse interactions during substance withdrawal within psychotherapy participants. Comparative Exercise Physiology

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2023

Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Phillips, T. M., Christiansen, D. L., Rude, B. J., Ryan, P. L., Galarneau, K. 2023. Psychotherapy Incorporating Equine Interaction as a Complementary Therapeutic Intervention for Young Adults in a Residential Treatment Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID 3(10):1571-1585.

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2022

Nicodemus, M. C., Friend, M., Evans, H., Holtcamp, K., Culwell, J. 2022. Application of a Survey Instrument for Determining the Impact of Horse Breed Association Youth Programs for Youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of Animal Science 100(3):293.

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2022

Nicodemus, M. C., Friend, M., Beranger, J. 2022. Relationship between Velocity and Temporal Variables in the Akhal-Teke Glide. Journal of Animal Science 100(3):293-294.

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2022

Evans, H., Nicodemus, M. C., Irvin, L. J., Brunson, C. C., Memili, E., Jousan, F. D., Holtcamp, K. 2022. Impact of volunteering in equine assisted activities and therapy programs for college students enrolled in community engaged learning courses. NACTA Journal 66:47-56.

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2021

Evans, H., Dinh, T. T., Hardcastle, M., Gilmore, A., Ugur, M., Hitit, M., Jousan, F. D., Nicodemus, M. C., Memili, E. 2021. Advancing semen evaluation using lipidomics. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8:601794.

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2021

Gilmore, A., Hitit, M., Ugur, M., Dinh, T. T., Wei, T., Jousan, F. D., Nicodemus, M. C., Topper, E., Kaya, A., Memili, E. 2021. Functional variables of bull sperm associated with cryotolerance. Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg 27(3):371-379.

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2021

Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Phillips, T. M., Christiansen, D. L., Ryan, P. L., Rude, B. J., Galarneau, K. 2021. Equine assisted psychotherapy and learning as an effective complementary form of substance use disorder treatment for college-age young adults in a residential treatment program. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 100.

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2021

Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Phillips, T. M., Christiansen, D. L., Ryan, P. L., Rude, B. J., Galarneau, K. 2021. Pilot Study: How does horse and rider vital signs respond to participation in an equine assisted psychotherapy and learning outpatient collegiate substance use recovery program? . Journal of Animal Science 99(3):359-360.

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2020

Walters, A., Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Evans, H., Lee, S., Gilmore, A. 2020. Do community-engaged learning courses benefit the equine student over a traditional laboratory setting?. Journal of Animal Science 98(4):468-469.

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2020

Lee, S., Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Evans, H., Walters, A., Gilmore, A. 2020. Do self-assessments reflect actual skill level of the student in an introductory equine laboratory course?. Journal of Animal Science 98(4):469.

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2020

Evans, H. C., Dinh, T. T., Ugur, M. R., Hitit, M., Sajeev, D., Kaya, A., Topper, E., Nicodemus, M. C., Smith, G. D., Memili, E. 2020. Lipidomic markers of sperm cryotolerance in cattle. Scientific reports 10(1):20192.

2019

Carlisle, L., Memili, E., Linford, R. L., Nicodemus, M. C., Slater, K. 2019. Relationship Between Gait Mechanics and the Speed of the Trot in the Weimaraner Dog Breed. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine

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2019

Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Parker, J. C., Dunlap, M. 2019. Does Equine Assisted Learning Create Emotionally Safe Learning Environments for At-Risk Youth?. Journal of Youth Development 14(4):232-252.

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2019

Evans, H., Jousan, F. D., Memili, E., Beckman, J. L., Nicodemus, M. C. 2019. Life Skill Development and Financial Impact Associated With a Youth Livestock Sales Program. Journal of Youth Development 14(3):70-87.

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2019

Nicodemus, M. C., Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Ugur, M. 2019. Relationship between companion animal interaction and emotional safety within college students. Journal of Animal Science 97(3):280.

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2019

Nicodemus, M. C., Gilmore, A., Evans, H., Glenn, A. 2019. Impact of prerequisite selection on a horse care and management laboratory course. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76:110.

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2019

Evans, H., Nicodemus, M. C., Irvin, L. J., Brunson, C. C., Beckman, J. L., Memili, E., Jousan, F. D. 2019. Volunteer impact in an equine-assisted activities and therapy program on confidence and knowledge in college students. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76:110-111.

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2019

Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Gilmore, A., Christiansen, D. L., Galarneau, K., Phillips, T. M., Rude, B. J., Ryan, P. L., Sansing, W. 2019. Relationship between development of equine knowledge and feelings of emotional safety in college students enrolled in animal science courses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76:111.

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2018

Williams, T., Mochal, C. A., Rude, B. J., Weed, B. C., Nicodemus, M. C. 2018. A novel surgical methodology for dual cannula placement of the ileum and cecum in equids: Assessment of post-operative management and clinical outcome. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 64:41-48.

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2018

Williams, T., Rude, B. J., Liao, S., Mochal, C. A., Nicodemus, M. C. 2018. Effects of fat supplementation on plasma glucose, insulin, and fatty acid analysis in ponies maintained on a forage based diet. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 102(4):1069-1076.

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2017

Williams, T., Rude, B. J., Liao, S., Mochal, C. A., Nicodemus, M. C. 2017. Effects of feeding fat on nutrient digestion in cannulated ponies fed a forage diet. Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Veterinary Science 1(3):1-5.

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2016

Ward, L. L., Lindsey, S. A., Martin, J. M., Nicodemus, M. C., Memili, E. 2016. Challenges and Opportunities in Rising Feral Horse Populations. The Professional Animal Scientist 32:717-724.

2010

Nicodemus, M. C., Slater, K. 2010. Forelimb kinematics of the flat walk and fox trot of the Missouri Fox Trotter. Comparative Exercise Physiology 6(4):149-156.

2008

Nicodemus, M. C., Clayton, H. M., Lanovaz, J. 2008. Comparison of a joint coordinate system versus multi-planar analysis for equine carpal and fetlock kinematics. Equine Comparative & Exercise Physiology 5(1):43-55.

2007

Nicodemus, M. C., Booker, J. E. 2007. Forelimb and hindlimb kinematics of the jog and lope of the stock breed western pleasure horse. Equine Comparative & Exercise Physiology 4(2):59-70.

2006

Nicodemus, M. C., Holt, K. M. 2006. Forelimb and hindlimb kinematics of the flat walking Tennessee Walking Horse yearling. Equine Comparative & Exercise Physiology 3(2):101-108.

2003

Nicodemus, M. C., Clayton, H. M. 2003. Temporal variables of four-beat, stepping gaits of gaited horses. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sc 80:133-142.

2002

Nicodemus, M. C., Holt, K. M., Swartz, K. 2002. Relationship between velocity and temporal variables of the flat shod running walk. Equine veterinary journal. Supplement

Extension Publications

Year Publications

Graduate Students

    Awards & Honors

      Society Memberships

      • American Association of Agriculture Education
      • American Society of Animal Science
      • Equine Science Society
      • National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics
      • Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International