Overview
Dr. Applegate’s current research interests include psychological assessment issues for patients with chronic pain and/or obesity. She also investigates effective screening methods for surgeries including neuromodulation procedures, elective back surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2025 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Affiliate of the Center for Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research
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2014 - Present
Social Science Research Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Perioperative Depressive Symptoms in Surgical Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 6, 2026 BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer requiring surgery are at increased risk for depressive symptoms. However, prevalence and severity during the perioperative period are poorly characterized. This study systematically reviewed the perioperative prevalence of ... Full text Link to item CiteErratum. Hostility, race, and glucose metabolism in nondiabetic individuals. Diabetes Care 2002;25:835-839.
Journal Article Diabetes Care · March 2020 Full text Link to item CiteComment on: Patients' reasons for and against undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
Journal Article Surg Obes Relat Dis · November 2017 Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Ohio State University ·
2000
Ph.D.