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Janice Munn Massey

Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease
Duke Box 3403, Durham, NC 27710
1255 Hosp South, Duke South Clini 1L, Room 1255, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Clinical Research in Neuromuscular diseases including myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, botulinum toxins, electromyography, dystonic disorders including cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), limb focal dystonia, and blepharospasm.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Neurology · 1999 - Present Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease, Neurology
Senior Vice Chair in the Department of Neurology · 2017 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Comparative effectiveness of azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil for myasthenia gravis (PROMISE-MG): a prospective cohort study.

Journal Article Lancet Neurol · March 2024 BACKGROUND: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction. Treatment typically includes symptomatic oral cholinesterase inhibitors, immunosuppression, and immunomodulation. In addition to corticosteroids, azathioprine and mycoph ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy in Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis: A Single-Center Case Series.

Journal Article J Clin Neuromuscul Dis · December 1, 2023 INTRODUCTION: The course of double-seronegative myasthenia gravis (DSNMG) during and after pregnancy has not been well described. OBJECTIVE: To assess the course of DSNMG during pregnancy and within 6 months postpartum. METHODS: A retrospective cohort stud ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy in MuSK-positive myasthenia gravis: A single-center case series.

Conference Muscle Nerve · July 2023 INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Myasthenia gravis (MG) with muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibodies (MMG) is predominantly seen in women of childbearing age. Our objective in this study was to describe the course of MMG during pregnancy and within 6 months po ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Georgetown University · 1990 M.D.