James Pampush, PhD
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James Pampush
James Pampush, PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Education
  • Ph.D. – Anthropology, University of Florida
  • M.S. – Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • B.S. – Anthropology, The Ohio State University

Bio

Dr. Pampush holds a doctorate (PhD) in Anthropology from the University of Florida where his research focus was on understanding the evolution of the human chin. He is the course director for PA anatomy, and is a classically trained anatomist whose approach to anatomy is informed by his background and understanding of human evolution. His research currently focuses on human and primate oro-facial evolution, especially as it pertains to dietary adaptations. Prior to joining High Point University, Dr. Pampush taught anatomy at Duke University, and maintains research relationships with Duke’s Evolutionary Anthropology department.

 

Courses

  • PAS 5101 — Gross Anatomy
  • ATR 5000 – Gross Anatomy
  • ANA 2070 – Human Anatomy

 

Select Publications

  • Pampush, JD; Spradley, JP, Harrington, AR; Morse, PE; Allen, KL; Boyer, DM; Kay, RF; (2016) “Wear and its effects on dental topography measures in howling monkeys.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology Vol. 161(4):705-721

 

  • Pampush, JD; Winchester, JM; Morse, PE; Vining, AQ; Boyer, DM; Kay, RF; (2016) “Introducing molaR: A new R package for topographic analysis of teeth (and other topographic surfaces).” Journal of Mammalian Evolution Vol. 23(4):397-412

 

  • Pampush, JD; Daegling, DJ; (2016) “The enduring puzzle of the human chin” Evolutionary Anthropology Vol. 25(1):20-35

 

  • Pampush, JD; Daegling, DJ; (2016) “Symphyseal surface strain during in vitro human mandibular wishboning.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology Vol. 158(2):256-266

 

  • Pampush, JD; (2015) “Selection played a role in the evolution of the human chin.” Journal of Human Evolution Vol. 82:127-136