Overview
My clinical interests are in general rheumatology, lupus, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. My research interest is in healthcare disparities and medication adherence in rheumatology.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Medicine
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2025 - Present
Medicine, Rheumatology and Immunology,
Medicine
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences
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2025 - Present
Population Health Sciences,
Basic Science Departments
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Recent Publications
Racial differences in medication beliefs and adherence barriers among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Journal Article Lupus · January 2026 IntroductionBlack patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have lower medication adherence than White patients, contributing to worse health outcomes. However, racial differences in reasons for nonadherence and beliefs about medications are not wel ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRelationship between hydroxychloroquine blood levels and lupus activity through the lens of the type 1 and type 2 lupus model: a cross-sectional study.
Journal Article Lupus Sci Med · June 30, 2025 INTRODUCTION: In the type 1 and 2 SLE model, inflammation mediates type 1 manifestations, but its role in type 2 manifestations (eg, fatigue, myalgias, mood disturbance, cognitive dysfunction) is less clear. Therapeutic hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) levels redu ... Full text Link to item CiteTHE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TRAUMA AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN SLE.
Conference JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY · 2025 CiteRecent Grants
Improving patient-provider communication and medication adherence in systemic lupus erythematosus
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2028Validation of a Pediatric DOSE Survey to Assess Medication Adherence
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Lupus Foundation of America · 2025 - 2026Duke CTSA (KL2)
ResearchScholar · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Washington University, School of Medicine ·
2011
M.D.