Kiriza, Nelly
(2021)
A Comprehensive review of Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Research Centers in the United States and their Implication on Healthcare Access.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
Sickle Cell Disease is a collection of genetically inherited disorders of red blood cells affecting millions of people in the whole world. In the United States, it affects people of all ethnic/racial descent. It is usually diagnosed during early childhood. It is a significant public health concern for both the affected individuals and their surrounding community because it is expensive to manage and it has detrimental effects on people’s lives and livelihood. Research on the best treatment for Sickle Cell Disease is still underway in several healthcare and research facilities. Currently, there is no up-to-date documentation of Sickle Cell Disease Centers in the United States of America. This study aims to provide up-to-date information on the location and distribution of Sickle Cell Disease centers in the US and to improve the public’s healthcare access by providing resources that will ease referral and search for Sickle Cell Disease centers by both the healthcare workers and patients with sickle cell disease.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Durst, Andrea | adurst@pitt.edu | adurst | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Co-Chair | Kamerrer, Candace | cmk3@pitt.edu | cmk3 | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Barinas, Emma | barinas@edc.pitt.edu | barinas | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Decastro, Laura | lmd92@pitt.edu | lmd92 | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
10 February 2021 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
142 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Public Health Genetics |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Feb 2021 16:06 |
| Last Modified: |
10 Feb 2021 16:06 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/39967 |
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