Publications

Professional Activities and Accomplishments

Service to the College and Community

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Textbooks:

• Martini, R., Tallitsch, R. & Nath, J. Human Anatomy (10th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2021; MS in Prep.
• Martini, R., Tallitsch, R. & Nath, J. Human Anatomy (9th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2017.
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Human Anatomy (8'th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2015, ISBN 13:978-0-321-88332-2
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Human Anatomy (7'th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2012, ISBN 978-0-321-68815-6
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Human Anatomy (6'th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2009, ISBN 978-84-7829-099-4
• Tallitsch, R.B., with R. Guastaferri (art coordinator and illustrator). Histology: A Identification Manual. (1st ed.) London: Elsevier Press, 2009, ISBN 978-9-323-04955-9.
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Human Anatomy (5'th ed.) San Francisco: Pearson Publishing, 2006.
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Human Anatomy (4'th ed.) New Jersey: Prentice Hall Publishing, 2003.
• Martini, R., Timmons, M. & Tallitsch, R. Atlas of the Human Body (1'st ed.) New Jersey: Prentice Hall Publishing, 2003.
• Tortora, G. & Tallitsch, R.B. Laboratory Exercises in Anatomy and Physiology with Cat Dissections. (6'th ed.) New York: Prentice:Hall Publishing; 1999.
• Tortora, G. & Tallitsch, R.B. Laboratory Exercises in Anatomy and Physiology with Cat Dissections. (5'th ed.) New York: Prentice:Hall Publishing; 1995.
• Tortora, G. & Tallitsch, R.B. Laboratory Exercises in Anatomy and Physiology with Cat Dissections. (4'th ed.) New York: MacMillan Publishing; 1992.
• Tortora, G. & Tallitsch, R.B. Laboratory Exercises in Anatomy and Physiology with Cat Dissections (3'rd ed.) New York: MacMillan; 1989.
• Tortora, G., Agnostakas, R. & Tallitsch, R.B. Laboratory Exercises in Anatomy and Physiology with Cat Dissections. (2'nd ed.) New York: MacMillan; 1985.
• Tortora, G. Tallitsch, R.B. & Agnostakas, R. Physiology Laboratory Manual (3'rd ed.) Minn.: Burgess Publishing; 1984.

Problem-Based Learning Publications

All links active at time of writing.

• Tallitsch, R. Fifty miles for my fiftieth birthday." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2012, October 31, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. Are you really sure the problem is that serious?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2012 October 31, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R., Benson, J. Something is horribly wrong doc, and I'm embarrassed to talk about it." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2009, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R., Lau, C., Messenger, M. “A series of unfortunate events.” MS In Press, Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2009, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/ 
• Tallitsch, R., Benson, J. What is the cause of this swelling and why am I short of breath when I exercise?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2008, June 1, item # 244646756725, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. Uff Da—Why Does This Hurt Doc?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006, October 1, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Krpan, M., Bartt, R., Bratta, B. "A Missed Diagnosis" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006, September 10. Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. "It Must be a Bad year for My Allergies." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006 September 4, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. "Fire Chicken." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006 August 24, item #199544455467 Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. "An Unwanted Souvenir." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006 August 13, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Krpan, M, Bratta, B. "Granny's Hip" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2006 January 2, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Adams, J., Knawa, B., Voiland, M., Krpan, M., Tallitsch, R. "Does Anyone Know What's Wrong with Me?" Problem-Based learning Clearinghouse, 2005 December 31, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Hass, Lindsay., North, Kristen., Krpan, Marko., Tallitsch, Robert. "Daddy Help! I Can't Get Out of the Pool!" 2005 October 9, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R. "Why Am I Getting More Clumsy Doc?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005 September 11, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R., Krpan, M., Bratta, B. "Harvest Time Danger." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005 July 23, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R. & Benson, J. "Are You Sure I've Seen You Before?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005 July 12, item 144330966820, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R. "The Woozy Smoker" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005, March 29, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R. "Will I Ever be Able to Run Again Doc?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005, February 13, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Bartt, R. & Benson, J. "What is Wrong With My Child Doc?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2005, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Krpan, M. and Bratta, B. "Is My Pitching Career Over?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2004, July 21, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Krpan, M. "The Road to Rockingham." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2004, May 2, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R., Krpan, M. "My Aching Back." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2003, December 25, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. "Please don't tell my parents." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2003, December 12, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. & Benson, J. "Is this normal for someone my age?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2003, September 21, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, R. "Doc, is it my heart?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, August 24, item # 113656806291, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. "Street Fight." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, December 30, item # 81272953632, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. & Bartt, Russell E. "What Did You Say Doc?" Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, November 30, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. "A Pain in the Belly." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, November 24, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. & Bartt, Russell E. "The Complaining Husband." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, November 24, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. "The Complaining Postal Carrier." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, November 4, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. "The Restless Baby." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, October 1, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/
• Tallitsch, Robert B. "Homecoming Surprise." Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse, 2002, September 9, Retrievable from http://www1.udel.edu/pblc/

Research Abstracts and Articles:

• Tallitsch, R.B., Abdel-Malek, K., Krippel, J., Beck, A., Croll, P., Fenwick, S., Kelley, K., Peters, B. (2013) Positive effects of computer-assisted instruction in undergraduate anatomy and A&P courses: A three-year study. MS in submitted
• Tallitsch, R.B., Abdel-Malek, K., Krippel, J., Beck, A., Croll, P., Fenwick, S., Kelley, K., Peters, B. (2012) Computer-assisted instruction increased students' ability to interpret 3D relationships and retain essential material in undergraduate human anatomy and A&P courses. Experimental Biology, April 21-25, San Diego CA.
• Tallitsch, R.B., Abdel-Malek, K., Krippel, J., Beck, A., Croll, P., Fenwick, S., Kelley, K., Peters, B. (2010) Computer-Assisted Instruction in Training Undergraduate Human Anatomy: Preliminary Results of an Experimental Study. Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education. A Call to Action. (NSF sponsored conference; invited presenter)
• Tallitsch, R.B. Invited review of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy (12th ed.) by Agur, A.M. & Dalley, A.F. in American Association of Anatomists News. (2008) Vol. 17(4), pp. 13-15.
• Tallitsch, R.B. It's Time For A Change in the Way We Educate Physiology Ph.D. Candidates. Am. J. Physiol., 1996; 271 (Advances in Physiology Education 16):S68:S70.
• Tallitsch, R.B. An Invited Rebuttal to "Teaching versus research in academia." Am. J. Physiol., 1996; 272 (Advances in Physiology Education 17):S51:S52.
• Tallitsch, R.B., Myers, J. H. & Lowenthal, E. Effect of complete hysterectomy upon heart size and contractile function of papillary muscle in WKY rats. The FASEB Journal. 1994; 8(4 (Part 1)): 3339.
• Myers, J. H., Tallitsch, R. B. & Lowenthal, E. Effect on contractile function in papillary muscle of hormone replacement therapy following complete hysterectomy in Wistar:Kyoto rats. The FASEB Journal. 1994; 8(4 (Part 1)): 3340.
• Tallitsch, R.B. Myths about research at Augustana. Augustana College Magazine, 1993; 93: 14:15.
• Tallitsch, R.B. & Myers, J. H. Effect of propranolol and chlorpromazine upon hypoxia sensitivity in papillary muscle of genetically hypertensive rats. FASEB Journal. 1991; 5(4): 1703.
• Tallitsch, R.B. & Myers, J. H. Myocardial response of genetically hypertensive rats to hypoxia. FASEB Journal. 1990; 4(4): 3433.
• Tallitsch, R.B. & Myers, J. H. Effect of antihypertensive therapy on cardiac membrane function of genetically hypertensive rats. FASEB Journal. 1990; 4(4): 3434.
• Tallitsch, R. B. & Myers, J. H. Decreased sensitivity of the Na/K ATPase pump in isolated papillary muscles of genetically hypertensive rats. Fed. Proc. 1987; 46: 1200
• Tallitsch, R. B. Sodium and calcium transport in rat papillary muscles: Effects of pH, caffeine, resting length and stimulus frequency. The Physiologist. 1984; 24: 234.
• Tallitsch, R. B. Further observations on Na and Ca transport in rat papillary muscles. Fed. Proc. 1984; 43: 3135.
• Tallitsch, R. B. Further observations on the mechanisms of action of aldosterone in single barnacle muscle fibers. Am. J. Physiol. 1983; 245 (Endocrinol. Metab. 8): E230:E238.
• Tallitsch, R. B. An investigation of sodium and calcium transport, resting and developed tension in isolated cardiac papillary muscles of the rat. Fed. Proc. 1983; 42: 4789.
• Tallitsch, R. B. Stimulation by aldosterone of the Na efflux in single barnacle muscle fibres: Lack of glucocorticoid effects. IRCS Med. Sci., Biochemistry, Cell & Membrane Biol. 1980; 8: 875:876.
• Tallitsch, R. B. Stimulation by aldosterone of the Na efflux in single muscle fibers: Role of mitochondria. Fed. Proc. 1979; 38: 3462.
• Bittar, E. E. & Tallitsch, R. B. Mode of stimulation by aldosterone of the sodium efflux in barnacle muscle fibres: Effects of ouabain, ethacrynic acid, diphenylhydantoin, ATP(Mg), adenine translocase inhibitors, pyruvate and oxythiamine. J. Physiol. (London). 1976; 255: 29:56.
• Tallitsch, R. B. & Bittar, E. E. Mode of stimulation by aldosterone of sodium efflux in barnacle muscle fibers. The Physiologist. 1975.
• Bittar, E. E. & Tallitsch, R. B. Single barnacle muscle fibres as a preparation for studying the mode of action of aldosterone. V'th International Biophysics Congress, Copenhagen. 1975.
• Bittar, E. E. & Tallitsch, R. B. Stimulation by aldosterone of the sodium efflux in barnacle muscle fibres: Effects of RNA inhibitors and spironolactone. J. Physiol. (London). 1975; 250: 331:346.
• Bittar, E. E. & Tallitsch, R. B. Stimulation by aldosterone of the sodium efflux in barnacle muscle fibres. Experientia. 1974; 30: 62:63.
• Tallitsch, R. B. On the mode of action of aldosterone on the Na efflux in barnacle muscle fibers. Fed. Proc. 1974; 33: 1572.
• Tallitsch, R. B. & Bittar, E. E. Stimulation by aldosterone of the sodium efflux in barnacle muscle fibers. The Physiologist. 1973; 16: 47.