Dr. Melissa Anne Cunningham MD/PHD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Melissa Cunningham is a rheumatologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Cunningham specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Cunningham treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- FoxO1a can alter cell cycle progression by regulating the nuclear localization of p27kip in granulosa cells.
- Conformationally restricted homotryptamines. 2. Indole cyclopropylmethylamines as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
- Optimal management of fatigue in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a
- Biaryls as potent, tunable dual neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists and serotonin transporter inhibitors.
- IgG4-Related Disease Presenting as Recurrent Mastoiditis With Central Nervous System Involvement.
- Plasmacytoid dendritic cell distribution and maturation are altered in lupus prone mice prior to the onset of clinical disease.
- Complete knockout of estrogen receptor alpha is not directly protective in murine lupus.
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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- Marian Taylor MD171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Gregory W Niemer M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Clarence W Legerton M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Jennifer Kirsten Murphy M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. William Aiken Chafin M.D.890 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mount Pleasant SC 29464