Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • MD./PhD., University of Washington 2009
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Assistant Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Clinical Science Departments 2017 - 2020
  • Medical Instructor in the Department of Radiology, Radiology, Clinical Science Departments 2016 - 2017
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Identification of Novel Angiogenesis Biomarkers Correlating with Tumor Response After Hepatic Arterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma awarded by Radiological Society of North America 2014 - 2016
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Helzberg, James H., Rui Dai, Andrew J. Muir, Julius Wilder, Tzu-Hao Lee, Jonathan G. Martin, Charles Y. Kim, and James Ronald. “Socioeconomic Status is Associated with the Risk of Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol, March 1, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.11.022.
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    • Gallo, Christopher J. R., Andre M. Agassi, David Y. Johnson, James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, et al. “Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Tube Insertion in Patients with Surgical Gastrojejunal Anastomoses: Analysis of Success Rates and Durability.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 2 (February 2021): 277–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.10.001.
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    • Johnson, David Y., Christopher J. R. Gallo, Andre M. Agassi, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tubes: Identification of predictors of retrograde jejunal limb migration into the stomach.” Clin Imaging 70 (February 2021): 93–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.036.
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    • Taylor-Cho, Michael W., James Ronald, Lars J. Grimm, Karen S. Johnson, Jonathan G. Martin, Gary R. Schooler, and Charles M. Maxfield. “Knowledge Retention in Radiology Residents for Audience Response System Versus Traditional Hot-Seat Conference.” J Am Coll Radiol 18, no. 2 (February 2021): 305–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2020.07.008.
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    • Olivere, Lindsey A., James Ronald, Zachary Williams, Mitchell W. Cox, Chandler Long, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Kevin W. Southerland. “Cerebral monitoring during transcarotid artery revascularization with flow reversal via transcranial doppler ultrasound examination.” J Vasc Surg 73, no. 1 (January 2021): 125–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2020.03.051.
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    • Jones, David C., James Ronald, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Jessica Prescott, and Jonathan G. Martin. “The Prevalence of Uterine Fibroids in African American Women with Hemoglobin SS Sickle Cell Disease as Determined by Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.” Academic Radiology, August 17, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2020.07.032.
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    • Li, Gabriel, Jonathan G. Martin, Jan Taylor, Charles Kim, James Ronald, and Waleska Pabon-Ramos. “Financial Effect of Unbundling Moderate Sedation from Procedural Codes in Radiology.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 8 (August 2020): 1302-1307.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.04.034.
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    • DuRocher, Nicholas, Tony P. Smith, Stephen Gazda, Alicia Olivas, Katherine Whited, Melinda Langston, Dana Jones, Jonathan G. Martin, Charles Y. Kim, and James Ronald. “Metoclopramide Reduces Fluoroscopy and Procedure Time during Gastrojejunostomy Tube Placement: A Placebo-Controlled Trial.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 7 (July 2020): 1143–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.02.028.
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    • Kim, Charles Y., Rui Dai, Qi Wang, James Ronald, Sabino Zani, and Tony P. Smith. “Jejunostomy Tube Insertion for Enteral Nutrition: Comparison of Outcomes after Laparoscopic versus Radiologic Insertion.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 7 (July 2020): 1132–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.010.
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    • Ho, Lisa M., Avani A. Pendse, James Ronald, Marcus Luciano, Daniele Marin, Tracy A. Jaffe, and Rendon C. Nelson. “Ultrasound-guided non-targeted liver core biopsy: comparison of the efficacy of two different core needle biopsy systems using an ex-vivo animal model and retrospective review of clinical experience.” Clin Imaging 61 (May 2020): 36–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.01.005.
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    • Chaudhry, Mohammad, Katrina A. McGinty, Benjamin Mervak, Reginald Lerebours, Cai Li, Erin Shropshire, James Ronald, et al. “The LI-RADS Version 2018 MRI Treatment Response Algorithm: Evaluation of Ablated Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Radiology 294, no. 2 (February 2020): 320–26. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019191581.
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    • Cline, Brendan C., Shawn M. Gage, James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Ellen D. Dillavou, Tony P. Smith, Jeffrey H. Lawson, and Charles Y. Kim. “Treatment of Arm Swelling in Hemodialysis Patients with Ipsilateral Arteriovenous Access and Central Vein Stenosis: Conversion to the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow Graft versus Stent Deployment.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 2 (February 2020): 243–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.06.010.
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    • Ronald, James, Erol Bozdogan, Islam H. Zaki, Matthew R. Kappus, Steven S. Choi, Jonathan G. Martin, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, Charles Y. Kim, and Mustafa R. Bashir. “Relative Sarcopenia With Excess Adiposity Predicts Survival After Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 214, no. 1 (January 2020): 200–205. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.19.21655.
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    • Meyer, Mathias, James Ronald, Federica Vernuccio, Rendon C. Nelson, Juan Carlos Ramirez-Giraldo, Justin Solomon, Bhavik N. Patel, Ehsan Samei, and Daniele Marin. “Reproducibility of CT Radiomic Features within the Same Patient: Influence of Radiation Dose and CT Reconstruction Settings.” Radiology 293, no. 3 (December 2019): 583–91. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190928.
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    • Vernuccio, Federica, Devon Godfrey, Mathias Meyer, Hannah V. Williamson, Joseph K. Salama, Donna Niedzwiecki, Sarah Jo Stephens, James Ronald, Manisha Palta, and Daniele Marin. “Local Tumor Control and Patient Outcome Using Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: iRECIST as a Potential Substitute for Traditional Criteria.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 213, no. 6 (December 2019): 1232–39. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.18.20842.
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    • Befera, Nicholas T., James Ronald, Charles Y. Kim, and Tony P. Smith. “Spinal Arterial Blood Supply Does Not Arise from the Bronchial Arteries: A Detailed Analysis of Angiographic Studies Performed for Hemoptysis.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 11 (November 2019): 1736–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.07.033.
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    • Ramirez, M., S. Ravichandran, L. Ronald, W. M. Pabon-Ramos, T. P. Smith, C. Y. Kim, and J. Ronald. “Recognition and management of dermatologic complications from interventional radiology procedures.” Diagn Interv Imaging 100, no. 11 (November 2019): 659–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2019.06.007.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Oretunlewa Soyinka, Tony P. Smith, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Management of Port Occlusions in Adults: Different-Site Replacement versus Same-Site Salvage.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 7 (July 2019): 1069–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.02.027.
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    • Shropshire, Erin L., Mohammad Chaudhry, Chad M. Miller, Brian C. Allen, Erol Bozdogan, Diana M. Cardona, Lindsay Y. King, et al. “LI-RADS Treatment Response Algorithm: Performance and Diagnostic Accuracy.” Radiology 292, no. 1 (July 2019): 226–34. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019182135.
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    • Ronald, James, Rajiv Rao, Steven S. Choi, Matthew Kappus, Jonathan G. Martin, Alan A. Sag, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “No Increased Mortality After TIPS Compared with Serial Large Volume Paracenteses in Patients with Higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Refractory Ascites.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 42, no. 5 (May 2019): 720–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-02155-9.
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    • Lewis, Douglas S., Tzu-Hao Lee, Meghana Konanur, Cole Ziegler, Melissa D. Hall, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Is Associated with an Increased Frequency of New or Worsening Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 2 (February 2019): 163–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2018.10.015.
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    • Wood, Amber M., Chad A. Grotegut, James Ronald, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Christina Pedro, Stuart J. Knechtle, Ewa Wysokinska, Geoffrey D. Rubin, Carla W. Brady, and Jennifer B. Gilner. “Identification and Management of Abdominal Wall Varices in Pregnancy.” Obstet Gynecol 132, no. 4 (October 2018): 882–87. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000002805.
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    • Wang, Qi, Michael Hodavance, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Minimal Risk of Biliary Tract Complications, Including Hepatic Abscess, After Transarterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Concentrated Antibiotics Mixed with Particles.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 41, no. 9 (September 2018): 1391–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-1989-x.
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    • Ronald, James, Rajan T. Gupta, Daniele Marin, Qi Wang, Nicholas S. Durocher, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Progression of Treated versus Untreated Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 4 Masses after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Therapy.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 29, no. 5 (May 2018): 598–606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2017.11.027.
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    • Ronald, J., Q. Wang, S. S. Choi, P. V. Suhocki, M. D. Hall, T. P. Smith, and C. Y. Kim. “Albumin-bilirubin grade versus MELD score for predicting survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation.” Diagn Interv Imaging 99, no. 3 (March 2018): 163–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2017.10.008.
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    • Griffin, A. S., S. R. Preece, J. Ronald, T. P. Smith, P. V. Suhocki, and C. Y. Kim. “Hemorrhage risk with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion at the main portal vein bifurcation with stent grafts.” Diagn Interv Imaging 98, no. 12 (December 2017): 837–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2017.07.006.
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    • Ronald, James, Andrew B. Nixon, Daniele Marin, Rajan T. Gupta, Gemini Janas, Willa Chen, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Pilot Evaluation of Angiogenesis Signaling Factor Response after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Radiology 285, no. 1 (October 2017): 311–18. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2017162555.
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    • Ronald, James, Bradley Davis, Carlos J. Guevara, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Treatment of central venous in-stent restenosis with repeat stent deployment in hemodialysis patients.” J Vasc Access 18, no. 3 (May 15, 2017): 214–19. https://doi.org/10.5301/jva.5000705.
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    • Yerubandi, Vijay, James Ronald, Brandon A. Howard, Paul V. Suhocki, Olga G. James, Terence Z. Wong, and Charles Y. Kim. “Patient and tumor characteristics predictive of an elevated hepatopulmonary shunt fraction before radioembolization of hepatic tumors.” Nucl Med Commun 37, no. 9 (September 2016): 939–46. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0000000000000528.
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    • Davis, Bradley, Daniele Marin, Lynne M. Hurwitz, James Ronald, Matthew J. Ellis, Kadiyala V. Ravindra, Bradley H. Collins, and Charles Y. Kim. “Application of a Novel CT-Based Iliac Artery Calcification Scoring System for Predicting Renal Transplant Outcomes.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 206, no. 2 (February 2016): 436–41. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.15.14794.
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    • Engstrom, Bjorn I., Lars J. Grimm, James Ronald, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Accessory veins in nonmaturing autogenous arteriovenous fistulae: analysis of anatomic features and impact on fistula maturation.” Semin Dial 28, no. 3 (May 2015): E30–34. https://doi.org/10.1111/sdi.12333.
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    • Allen, Brian C., Wendy L. Ehieli, Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner, Mohammad Chaudhry, Erol Bozdogan, Gemini Janas, James Ronald, and Mustafa R. Bashir. “DIfferential Subsampling With Cartesian Ordering With Respiratory Triggering Versus Conventional Liver Acquisition With Volume Acquisition: A Multiple Reader Preference Study.” J Comput Assist Tomogr 43, no. 4 (n.d.): 623–27. https://doi.org/10.1097/RCT.0000000000000888.
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  • Conference Papers

    • Lee, Tzu-Hao, Nathan A. Hirshman, Diana M. Cardona, Carl L. Berg, Mustafa Bashir, and James Ronald. “LR-3 AND LR-4 LESIONS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA IN PATIENTS WITH LR-5 OR LR-TR LESIONS.” In Hepatology, 72:682A-682A, 2020.
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    • Gatta, L. A., I. V. Rodriguez, K. C. Strickland, J. B. Gilner, C. Grotegut, J. Ronald, M. Bashir, A. James, P. S. Lee, and A. A. Secord. “Novel management of morbidly adherent placenta: Preliminary outcomes assessment of 13-year experience with prospective multidisciplinary algorithm.” In Gynecologic Oncology, 154:15–15. Elsevier BV, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.04.041.
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