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David Elkin

David Elkin
Primary Position
Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, University of Mississippi Medical Center; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Job Responsibilities
Research
Patient Care
Education/Training
Psychology
Short Synopsis of Professional Interests
I was fortunate to initiate, complete, and publish several independent research projects at St. Jude, looking primarily at long-term effects of treatment in children with cancer.
Training Opportunities at Location
Yes
Address
UMMC, Dept. of Psychiatry
2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS, 39216
eMAIL
delkin@umc.edu
Phone(s)
601-984-5855
Keywords
Pediatric Cancer
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Ethics
Publications of Interest

Latzman, R.D., Majumdar, S., Bigelow, C., Elkin, T.D., Smith, M., Megason, G.C., Srivastava, P., Iyer, R. (2010). Transitioning to adult care among adolescents with sickle cell disease: A transitioning clinic based on patient and caregiver concerns and needs. Int Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 3(4), 1-9.

Carpentier, M.Y., Mullins, L.L., Elkin, T.D., & Wolf-Christensen, C.E. (in press). Prevalence of multiple health-related behaviors in adolescents with cancer. Journal of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.

Carpentier MY, Elkin T.D., & Starnes SE. (in press). Behavioral inhibition and its relation to anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents with sickle cell disease: A preliminary study. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing.

Mullins, L.L., Wolfe-Christensen, C., Chaney, J.M., Elkin, T.D., Wiener, L., Hullmann, S. E., Fedele, D.A., & Junghans, A.(in press). Single Parent Status and Income Predict Parenting Capacities in Mothers of Youth with Chronic Health Conditions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.