A5047901493- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Bartonella species infections research
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Transgenic Plants and Applications
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Massachusetts General Hospital
2022-2025
Mercer University
2022-2024
Harvard University
2022-2024
Medical University of South Carolina
2024
Mercer University Health Sciences Center
2022-2023
IntroductionA range of cutaneous reactions has been reported in response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Of the findings, most common ones include mild, self-limiting injection site and a morphologic spectrum vaccine-related eruptions papules plaques.1Bellinato F. Maurelli M. Gisondi P. Girolomoni G. Cutaneous adverse associated with vaccines.J Clin Med. 2021; 10: 5344https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10225344Crossref PubMed Scopus (24) Google Scholar,2McMahon D.E. Kovarik C.L. Damsky W. et al.Clinical...
PURPOSE Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of the global burden HIV- associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), with high morbidity and mortality rates influenced by stigma, delayed diagnosis, limited access to care. This study examines Peer Navigation, through both personal clinical perspectives, as potential intervention improve outcomes for those living KS in western Kenya. Patients AND Methods centers on lived experience one survivor who became Navigator The narrative captures his...
Persons with HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) experience three co-existing stigmatizing health conditions: skin disease, HIV, and cancer, which contribute to a complex of stigmatization delays in diagnosis treatment. Despite the importance stigma among these patients, there are few proven stigma-reduction strategies for malignancies. Using qualitative methods, we explore how people KS western Kenya between August 2022 2023 describe changes their after participation multicomponent...
There is a large burden of treatable dermatologic conditions in refugee populations. Parasitic infestations are particularly common when there barriers to basic hygiene, crowded living or travel conditions, and lack access health care. Body lice associated with anemia can transmit variety diseases; chronic impetigo secondary scabies leading cause kidney disease globally. Dermatologists have unique skills identify skin infections, inflammatory diseases, infestations. Appropriate care has the...
Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a papulosquamous dermatosis seen most commonly in children and young adults. Variants of PR occur 1 5 cases can significantly impact patient's quality life. We present case 78-year-old woman who developed pruritic, erythematous rash consisting annular patches on her face, bilateral arms legs, vulva. After months persistent, progressive symptoms, she was diagnosed with persistent pityriasis (PPR), rare variant PR. This highlights the importance recognizing variants to...
As a first-year medical student when the COVID-19 pandemic found foothold, I felt an overwhelming amount of emotions that accompanied pandemic’s spread. Fear, although reasonable choice, was not first emotion experienced. In fact, it general feeling paralysis. had six months prior taken oath to commit my career and life service public’s health care needs, yet could provide little more than textbook knowledge biochemistry or genetics from semester learning. My hands unarmed unskilled for...