Dr. Melissa Brauner Blom MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
14171 METROPOLIS AVE STE 101 FORT MYERS FL, 33912About
Dr. Melissa Blom is a rheumatologist practicing in FORT MYERS, FL. Dr. Blom 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. Blom treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The influence of depressive state features on trait measurement.
- [The Multidisciplinary Guideline for Depression: a commentary].
- Clinical characterization and risk profile of individuals seeking genetic counseling for hereditary breast cancer in Brazil.
- [Treatment for chronic depression: cognitive behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy (CBASP)].
- Efficacy and safety of two treatment algorithms in bipolar depression consisting of a combination of lithium, lamotrigine or placebo and paroxetine.
- [Pastoral work and crisis intervention].
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