David Joseph Thompson PH.D.

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• Cognitive Dissonance and How It Works

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• Gingivitis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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• What Is Polyuria?

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• Where Does Genital Herpes Appear on My Body if I Have It?

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• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...