Dr. John W. Pendleton M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3 Rivers Circle Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. John Pendleton is a rheumatologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Pendleton 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. Pendleton 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
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1977
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Low root temperature effects on soybean nitrogen metabolism and photosynthesis.
- Homeobox genes in mouse development.
- Demyelinating disease associated with use of etanercept in patients with seronegative spondyloarthropathies.
- The peripherin gene maps to mouse chromosome 15.
- Evolution of Hox genes.
- Estrogen receptor-dependent sexual differentiation of dopaminergic neurons in the
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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