Dr Melissa Crowe ~ Head, Cohort Studies Program

A/Prof Melissa Crowe is the Head of the Cohort Doctoral Studies Program. This novel program supports working health professionals to complete a research degree relavent to their work.  Melissa's dedication and excellence in developing and leading the Cohort Doctoral Studies Program was recognised with a JCU Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning in 2018, a JCU Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership in 2019 and a Australian Council of Graduate Research Special Commendation award for Industry Engagement in Graduate Research in 2021. 

Melissa has over 20 years experience researching the issues of exercise in hot and humid environments and drugs and supplements in sport. Melissa has past and current links with the Australian Defence Force and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). These links have included joint research and research consultancies exploring military issues based on deployment to hot and/or humid environments. Melissa is currently the main national provider for heat tolerance testing for the Australian Defence Force. Melissa also performs heat tolerance testing for private companies or citizens when required. Past research collaborations and consultancies based on exercise in hot and humid conditions include the Fire and Rescue Authority, QLD Nickel, NQ Cowboys, and the former NQ Fury.

Melissa's other main area of expertise is the effects of drugs and supplements on exercise performance. Melissa has conducted research into caffeine, HMB, sodium citrate, branched chain amino acids, nicotine and sports drinks.

Interests

Research

• Drugs and supplements in sport; Exercise under hot and humid conditions; Acclimatisation to heat and humidity; Occupational heat stress; Antioxidants, exercise performance and recovery; Cold water immersion recovery

Research Disciplines

• Sports science and exercise (4207)
• Public health (4206)
• Clinical sciences (3202)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Evaluation of health and support services (2002)
• Clinical health (2001)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Albert F, Malau-Aduli A, Crowe M and Malau-Aduli B (2022) Optimising care coordination strategies for physical activity referral scheme patients by Australian health professionals. PLoS ONE, 17 (7).
• Churchill M, Lindsay D, Crowe M, Grasso L, Mendez D, Emtage N and Jones R (2022) Lessons learned while searching for meaning in doctoral completion metrics: An intra-institution case study. Issues in Educational Research, 32 (1). pp. 71-88
• D'Arrietta L, Vangaveti V, Crowe M and Malau-Aduli B (2022) Impact of Research Training on Newly Graduated Health Professionals’ Motivation to Undertake Research. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 15. pp. 2223-2240
• D'Arrietta L, Vangaveti V, Crowe M and Malau-Aduli B (2022) Rethinking health professionals' motivation to do research: a systematic review. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 15. pp. 185-216
• Mass Kokolevich Z, Crowe M, Mendez D, Biros E and Reznik J (2022) Most Common Long COVID Physical Symptoms in Working Age Adults Who Experienced Mild COVID-19 Infection: A Scoping Review. Healthcare, 10 (12).
• Nwoko J, Crowe M, Malau-Aduli A and Malau-Aduli B (2022) Exploring private school teachers’ perspectives on inclusive education: a case study. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 26 (1). pp. 77-92
• Albert F, Malau-Aduli A, Crowe M and Malau-Aduli B (2021) The ‘PRICE’ of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS): stakeholders’ recommendations for delivering quality care to patients. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (16).
• Albert F, Malau-Aduli A, Crowe M and Malau-Aduli B (2021) Australian patients’ perception of the efficacy of the Physical Activity Referral Schemes physical activity referral scheme (PARS). Patient Education and Counseling, 104. pp. 2803-2813
• Alele F, Malau-Aduli B, Malau-Aduli A and Crowe M (2021) Haematological, biochemical and hormonal biomarkers of heat intolerance in military personnel. Biology, 10 (10).
• Alele F, Malau-Aduli B, Malau-Aduli A and Crowe M (2021) Individual anthropometric, aerobic capacity and demographic characteristics as predictors of heat intolerance in military populations. Medicina, 57 (2).
• Churchill M, Lindsay D, Mendez D, Crowe M, Emtage N and Jones R (2021) Does publishing during the doctorate influence completion time? A quantitative study of doctoral candidates in Australia. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 16. pp. 689-713
• Darr J, Franklin R, McBain-Rigg K, Larkins S, Roe Y, Panaretto K, Saunders V and Crowe M (2021) Quality management systems in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services: a review of the literature. BMJ Open Quality, 10 (3).

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 52+ research outputs authored by Dr Melissa Crowe from 2001 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• First Responder and Pre-Hospital Treatment of Decompression Sickness (DCS): Oxygen Delivery and Retrieval Considerations (PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Hydrotherapy as a Treatment Regimen for Patients with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Aquired Weakness (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Exploring Medical Professionals' Motivation to Undertake Research in Tropical North Queensland (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Physiotherapy for Patients with Persisting COVID-19 Complications: Development of a long Covid Rehabilitation Program (PhD , Advisor Mentor)

Completed

• Circulating cells associated with cardiovascular outcomes in peripheral arterial occlusive disease (2018, PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Physiological, Haematological, Biochemical, Hormonal and Genetic Predictors of Heat Intolerance in the Military (2022, PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Enhancing physical activity: exploring referral pathways between general practitioners and exercise physiologists (2022, PhD , Secondary Advisor)

The map shows research collaborations by institution from the past 7 years.
Note: Map points are indicative of the countries or states that institutions are associated with.