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Below is a partial listing of some of the more recent faculty publications in the UNC Department of Family Medicine

Books & Book Chapters

  • Dunn P, Davis L. Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes. In: Cardiovascular Nursing Secrets. St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby, 2004.
  • Helton MR. "Prenatal care." In M Smith, L Shimp (eds.), Twenty Common Problems in Women's Health Care. McGraw-Hill, 2000.
  • Mann D, Coeytaux RR. "Migraine and tension-type headache." In: Integrative Medicine, Rakel D, editor. W.B. Saunders Co., 2003. Pp: 65-75.
  • Newton W. "Keeping up to date." In M Mengel, S Fields (eds), Fundamentals of Clinical Practice. New York: Plenum, 2001 (In press).
  • Newton W. "Critical appraisal of the medical literature." In M Mengel, S Fields (eds.), Introduction to Clinical Skills. New York: Plenum, 1997.
  • Nusbaum MRH. Sexual Health. Monograph, Edition No. 267, Home Study Self-Assessment program. Leawood, Kan: American Academy of Family Physicians, 2001.
  • Sloane P, Slatt L, Ebell M, Jacques LB (eds.) Essentials of Family Medicine (4th Edition). Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 2002.


    • Contributions to chapters by Department faculty include:
    • Curtis P. "Helping Your Patients Stay Healthy," "Arthritis & Rheumatism"
    • Coeytaux R. "Complementary and Alternative Therapies in FM"
    • Goldstein A. "Helping Your Patients Stay Healthy," "Addiction," "Outside the Office Walls"
    • Gwyther RE. "Addiction"
    • Helton M. "Prenatal Care"
    • Nusbaum M. "Sexually Transmitted Diseases"
    • Newton W. "Hypertension"
    • Pathman D. "Outside the Office Walls"
    • Singh A. "Homeward Bound: New directions in health care"
    • Sloane PD. "Approach to Common Problems in FM," "Low Back
    • Pain," "Dizziness," "Pregnancy Prevention and Contraception"
    • Steiner B. "Well Child Care," "Outside the Office Walls"
  • Sloane PD. "Dizziness." In Taylor RB (ed.), Manual of Family Practice, First Edition. Boston: Little Brown, 1997.
  • Sloane PD. "Dizziness" and "Institutional Long-term Care." In Ham RJ, Sloane PD (eds), Primary Care Geriatrics, 3rd Edition. Chicago: Mosby Yearbook, 1997.
  • Skinner, BD. "Implementing a 360-Degree Feedback System." In Schwarz R, Davidson A, Carlson P, Mckinney S (eds), The Skilled Facilitator Fieldbook. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco, 2005.

RECENT ARTICLES

  • Carlough M, McCall M. Skilled Birth Attendance: What does it mean and how can it be measured? A clinical skills assessment of maternal and child health workers in Nepal. Internl J of Gyne & Ob. 2005; 89:200-208.
  • Chetwynd, EM. Ives TJ. Payne PA. Bartholomew NE. Fuconazole for postpartum candidal mastitis and infant thrush. J Human Lactation 18(2), 2002.
  • Fischer W, Tucker J, Coeytaux RR. Peer Empowerment in School-Based Sexually Transmitted Infection Education. J School Hlth. In press.
  • Coeytaux RR, Spierings ELH. Daily, episodic, and paroxysmal headaches in a headache-practice population. Headache, in press.
  • Pietrobon R, Coeytaux RR, Richardson WJ, Carey TS, DeVellis RF. Standard scales for measurement of functional outcome in cervical pain or dysfunction. Spine. 2002; 27(5):515-522.
  • Daaleman TP, Perera S, Studenski SA. Religion, spirituality and health status in geriatric outpatients. Annals FM. 2004;2:49-53.
  • Daaleman TP, Frey BB. The Spirituality Index of Well-Being: a new instrument for health-related quality of life research. Annals FM. 2004;2:499-503.
  • Daaleman TP, Mueller J. Chatting behavior and patient satisfaction within the outpatient encounter. JAMA. 2004;96:660-670.
  • Daaleman TP. Religion, spirituality, and the practice of medicine. JABFP. 2004;17:370-376.
  • Daaleman TP, Frey BB, Wallace D, Studenski, SA. "The Spirituality Index of Well-Being: development and testing of a new measure." J Fam Pract 2002;51:952.
  • Daugird AJ, Spencer DC, Whitecar, PS. ICD-9 Codes For Family Practice 2000-2001: The FPM Long List. Fam Pract Manag 2000; Oct; 16b-e.
  • Daugird AJ, Arndt JE, Olson PR. Use of a computerized faculty time management system in an academic family medicine department. Acad Med, 2003; 78:1-8.
  • Denniston CR: A program director's musings on the match and the future of Family Practice residency education. Family Medicine, 2001; 33(8):626-8.
  • Donahue K, Mielenz T, Sloane P and Callahan L. Identifying Supports and Barriers to Physical Activity in Patients at Risk for Diabetes. Diabetes 2004;53 Suppl 2: A92. (Abstract)
  • Hoerger TJ, Harris R, Hicks KA, Donahue K, Sorensen and Engelgau M. Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Ann Intern Med 2004; 140:689-699.
  • Sheridan S, Pignone M and Donahue K. Screening for Hypertension: A Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Am J Prev Med 2003; 25:159-64.
  • Donahue K, Porterfield D, Reaves J, Gizlice Z. Diabetes in North Carolina: Are we on track for Healthy People 2010? NC Med J, 2003; 64:66-67.
  • Sheridan S, Pignone M and Donahue K. Screening for hypertension: A review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Amer J Prev Med in press.
  • Harris R, Donahue K, Rathore S, Frame P, Woolf S, Lohr K. Screening Adults for Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals Int Med. 2003;138(3):215-234.
  • Dunn P, Alexander D. Could anger be a glycemic control issue? The effect of health-care teamwork in assessment and intervention, from a biopsychosocial approach. Diabetes Spectrum. January 1994 p.64-66
  • Frasier P, Davalos D, Nusbaum MRH, Skinner B. Mini-immersion in medical Spanish for family practice residents. Teaching & Learning in Med, 2005, 17(3), 292-6.
  • Frasier PY, Belton L, Hooten E, Campbell M, DeVellis B, Benedict S, Carrillo C, Gonzalez P, Kelsey K, Meier A. Disaster Down East: Using participatory action research to explore intimate partner violence in eastern North Carolina. Health Education & Behavior. 2004;31(Supplement):69S-84S.
  • Frasier, P., Slatt, L., Kowlowitz, V., Glowa, P. Using the stages of change model to counsel victims of intimate partner violence. Patient Education and Counseling, 2001, 43, 211-217.
  • Glowa P, Frasier P, Newton W. Increasing physician comfort level in screening and counseling patients for intimate partner violence: hands on practice. Patient Education and Counseling. 2002; 46(3):213-220.
  • Goldstein AO, Calleson D, Curtis P, Hemphill B, Gamble G, Steiner B, Moore TK. Community Service by North Carolina Family Physicians, JABFP, Vol 18, No 1, January-February 2005.
  • Goldstein AO, Calleson D, Curtis P, Hemphill B, Gamble G, Steiner BD, Moore T. Voluntary community service by North Carolina Family Physicians. JABFP. 2005; 18:48-56.
  • Goldstein AO, Malek SH, Butzen A. Labored Brathing: Labored Breathing: Policies to Eliminate Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure in North Carolina. NC Med J 2001; September/October.
  • Goldstein BG, Goldstein AO. Multiple melanoma. Am Fam Phys 2001; 63: 1359-68.
  • Goldstein AO, Smith KM, Ives TJ, Goldstein B. Mycotic infections: Effective management of conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. Geriatrics 2000; 55:40-52.
  • Gourlay M, Richy F, Reginster JY. Strategies for the prevention of hip fracture. Am J Med 2003;115:309-317.
  • Richy F, Gourlay M, Ross PD, Sen SS, Radican L, de Ceulaer F, Ben Sedrine W, Ethgen O, Bruyere O, Reginster JY. Validation and comparative evaluation of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool (OST) in a Caucasian population from Belgium. Q J Med 2004;97:39-46.
  • Gourlay ML, Siwek J. Evidence-Based Reviews and Translation Articles: Alternatives in Academic Reviews. In: Information Mastery: Evidence-Based Family Medicine, 2nd Edition. BC Decker 2004.
  • Gourlay ML, Brown SA. Clinical considerations in premenopausal osteoporosis. Arch Intern Med 2004;164:603-614.
  • Richy F, Gourlay M, Garrett J, Hanson L, Reginster JY. Osteoporosis prevalence in men varies by the normative reference. J Clin Densitom 2004;7:127-133.
  • Gourlay M, Richy F, Reginster JY. Reply to letter regarding: Strategies for the prevention of hip fracture. Am J Med, 2004;117: in press.
  • Mahoney JF, Cox M, Gwyther RE, O'Dell D, and Paulman PM. "Evidence-Based and Population-Based Medicine: National Implementation Under the UME-21 Project". Family Medicine, 36 (Sup): Jan. 2004, p. S31- 5.
  • Helton M, Skinner BD, Denniston C. A maternal and child health curriculum for Family Practice residents: Results of an intervention at the University of North Carolina. Fam Med, 2003; 35:174-80.
  • Johnson S, Newton W. A primer on RBRVS and their use in departments of family medicine. Fam Med. 2002;34(3):172-176.
  • Newton W. The cycle of interest in primary care: When does a recession become a depression? NC Med J. 2002;63(4):228-230.
  • Newton W. Is oral dexamethasone as effective as intramuscular dexamethasone for outpatient management of croup?. J Fam Pract 2001; 50:260.
  • Nusbaum MRH, Singh AR, Pyles AA. Sexual healthcare needs of women aged 65 and older. J American Geriatrics Soc. 2004;52:117-122.
  • Nusbaum M, Frasier P, Zimmerman S, Pyles A. Do sexual health care needs differ for women with and without histories of abuse? Violence Against Women. 2004;10:294-311.
  • Nusbaum MRH, Helton MR, Ray N. The changing nature of women's sexual health concerns through the midlife years. Maturitas. 2004;49:283-291.
  • Nusbaum M, Wallace R, Slatt L, Kondrad, E. Sexually Transmitted Infections and Increased Risk of Co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. J Am Osteopathic Assoc, Dec 2004; (104): 527-535.
  • Nusbaum MR, Hamilton C, Lenahan P. Chronic illness and sexual functioning. Am Fam Phys. 2003; 67(2):347-54.
  • Nusbaum MRH, Hamilton C. The proactive sexual health inquiry: Key to effective sexual health care. Am Fam Phys. 2002; 66(9):1705-12
  • Nusbaum MR, Helton MR. Birth crises. Fam Med 2002; 34:(6) 423-25.
  • Nusbaum MRH, Hamilton C. Recognizing sexual problems masquerading as other medical conditions. Med Aspects of Human Sexuality. 2001;24-30.
  • Nusbaum MR, Gamble G. The prevalence and importance of sexual concerns among female military beneficiaries. Military Med 2001; 166:208-10.
  • Nusbaum MR. Teacher comfort in teaching sexuality: reflections from an STFM seminar. Fam Med 2000; 32:235-7.
  • Nusbaum MR, Gamble G, Skinner B, Heiman J. Prevalence of sexual concerns among women seeking routine gynecological care. J Fam Pract 2000; 49:229-32.
  • Malaty W, Pathman DE. Factors affecting the Match rate or rural training tracks in Family Practice. Fam Med 2002; 34 (4):258-61.
  • Pathman DE, Konrad TR, Dann R, Koch G. The retention of primary care physicians in rural health professional shortage areas. (in press, Amer J Pub Hlth)
  • Pathman DE, Konrad TR, King TS, Taylor DH, Koch GG. Outcomes of states' scholarship, loan repayment, and related programs for physicians. Med Care. 2004;42:560-568.
  • Pathman DE, Thaker S, Ricketts TC, Albright JB. Use of program logic models in the Southern Rural Access Program evaluation. J Rural Hlth. 2003;19 (supplement):308-313.
  • Beachler M, Holloman C, Pathman DE. Lessons learned in Phase 1 of the Southern Rural Access Program. J Rural Hlth. 2003;19 (supplement):416-421.
  • Jackson J, Shannon K, Pathman DE, Mason E, Nemitz JW. A comparative assessment of West Virginia's financial incentive programs for rural physicians. J Rural Hlth. 2003;19 (supplement):329-339.
  • Pathman DE, Konrad TR, Agnew CR. Predictive accuracy of rural physicians' stated retention plans. J Rural Hlth. 2003;19:236-244.
  • Williams ES, Linzer M, Pathman DE, McMurray JE, Konrad TR, for the SGIM Career Satisfaction Study Group. What Do Physicians Want in Their Ideal Job? J Med Pract Mgmt. 2003;18:179-83.
  • Singh A, Blackwell J. Clinical Inquiries: Does Furosemide Decrease Morbidity or Mortality for Patients with Diastolic or Systolic Dysfunction? JFP, April 2005; 54:370-372.
  • Singh A, Newton W. Severe depression screening tools work equally well (POEMS). J Fam Pract, 2002; 51:511.
  • Singh A, Newton W. Which patients with ulcer-or reflux-like dyspepsia will respond favorably to omeprazole? J Fam Pract 2001; 50.
  • Alexander, D; Skinner, BD. "A pilot study using the Group Environment Scale to evaluate first year resident support groups," Fam Med. 2002; 34:732-7.
  • Skinner B, Newton W. A long-term perspective on Family Practice residency Match success: 1984-98. Fam Med 1999; 31:559-65.
  • Sloane PD, Zimmerman S, Suchindran C, Reed P, Wang L, Boustani M, Sudha S. The public health impact of Alzheimer's disease, 2000-2050: Potential implication of treatment advances". Ann Rev Pub Hlth. 2002; 23:213-31.
  • Sloane PD, Zimmerman SI, Colemon LE, Ives T, Walsh JF. Inappropriate medication prescribing in residential care/assisted living facilities". J Amer Ger Soc. 2002; 50:1-11.
  • Sloane PD, Coeytaux RR, Beck RS, Dallara J. Dizziness: State of the science. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2001; 134:823-832.
  • Spencer DC, Leininger A, Daniels R, Granko RP, Coeytaux RR. Effect of a computer prescriber-order-entry system on reported medication errors, Amer J Health-Syst Pharm, Feb 2005; 62-416-9.
  • Cucuzzella M, Smith PC, Nashelsky J, Spencer DC. When should we treat isolated high triglycerides? J Fam Pract 2004; 53(2):142-144.


  • Spencer DC, Daugird AJ, Whitecar PS. ICD-9 Codes for Family Practice 2003-2004: The FPM Short List. Family Practice Management 2003 Oct; 10(9): 19.


  • Spencer DC. Diarrhea: A Primary Care Perspective. Family Practice Recertification 2003; 25(8):19-29.


  • Spencer DC, Meadows SE. Clinical Inquiries from the Family Practice Inquiries Network: In patients with a previous CVA, do antioxidants protect against subsequent stroke? J Fam Pract 2002 Nov; 51(11):976.
  • Spencer, DC; Daugird, AJ; Whitecar, PS. ICD-9 Coders for Family Practice 2001-2002: The FPM Short List. Fam Pract Manag 2001; Oct; 20 b-c. http://www.aafp.org/x20096.xml
  • Spencer DC. Clinical Inquiries from the Family Practice Inquiries Network: Are antibiotics effective for travelers' diarrhea? J Fam Pract 2001 June; 50(6):495-496.
  • Steiner BD, Calleson D, Curtis P, Goldstein AO, Denham A. Recognizing the value of community involvement by AHC faculty: A case study. Acad Med 2005;80 322-326.
  • Steiner JF, Curtis P, Lanphear BP, Vu KO, Reid AOR. Program Directors' perspectives on federally funded fellowship training in primary care research. Acad Med 2000;75(1):74-80.
  • Steiner BD, Sands R. Responding to a natural disaster with service learning. Fam Med 2000; 32:645-9.
  • Steiner BD, Pathman DE, Jones B, et al. Primary care physicians' training and their community involvement. Fam Med 1999;31:257-262.
  • Belardi FG, Weir S, Craig F. A Controlled Trial of an Advanced Access Appointment System in a Residency Family Medicine Center. Fam Med 2004; 36(5): 341-345.

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