Dr. Susan E Sweeney M.D. PH.D
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
9500 Gilman Dr #0656 Mail Code 0063 La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Susan Sweeney is a rheumatologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Sweeney 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. Sweeney 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
Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Medical Degree
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Identification of a novel Fc gamma RIIIa alpha-associated molecule that contains significant homology to porcine cathelin.
- The as-yet unfulfilled promise of p38 MAPK inhibitors.
- Targeting interferon regulatory factors to inhibit activation of the type I IFN response: implications for treatment of autoimmune disorders.
- Role of interferon regulatory factor 7 in serum-transfer arthritis: regulation of interferon-β production.
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