Sarah Ann Myers | Scholars@Duke

Sarah Ann Myers
Professor of Dermatology

Transplant Dermatology

My academic expertise is in the care of immuno-compromised patients, particularly solid organ transplant recipients. As a medical dermatologist, I designed the Duke Transplant Dermatology clinic with the goal to provide early identification and prompt treatment of skin cancers in SOTRs by providing easy access, assessment of risk, patient education, early biopsy, field therapy for pre-cancers, medical therapeutic modification of risks if possible, and referral to surgery, oncology or radiation therapy when indicated. The clinic is closely linked with Duke Transplant team care providers of surgical and medical specialists in Heart, Lung, Liver/Pancreas, Intestinal, and Kidney. My experience in caring for the dermatologic needs of this patient population has contributed to clinical expertise and scholarly publications of case reports, case series study, clinical practice guidelines and book chapters as well as presentations on dermatologic disease in the SOTR population. Additionally I am a member of the International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative, an organization of dermatologic surgeons, medical dermatologists, transplant care providers, and researchers from multiple disciplines dedicated to advancing the care and understanding of skin cancer in SOTRs for nearly 15 years and currently serve on its Board of Directors. I am also a member of the Transplant Skin Cancer Network (TSCN), a multicenter group tasked by the American Academy of Dermatology to perform a retrospective population based study on the incidence of skin cancer in the US using data from transplant centers. The TSCN Network will allow researchers to conduct future NIH and other agency-supported research with quality of life, translational, and basic science components. An ongoing systematic research collaborative among transplant dermatologists will advance the understanding and scientific underpinnings of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in this population.

Key words: SOTR, Immunocompromised Patients, Skin Cancer,

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Dermatology, Dermatology, Clinical Science Departments 2017

Contact Information

Duke Box 3852, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Department of Dermatology, 5324 McFarland Drive, Ste 210, Durham, NC 27707
myers011@mc.duke.edu (919) 401-0360

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.D., Duke University 1989
- B.A., Stanford University 1985
Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of Dermatology, Dermatology, Clinical Science Departments 2005 - 2016
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Dermatology, Clinical Science Departments 2001 - 2005
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dermatology, Clinical Science Departments 1995 - 2000
- Associate in the Department of Medicine, Dermatology, Clinical Science Departments 1993 - 1995
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Crow, Lauren D., Anokhi Jambusaria-Pahlajani, Christina L. Chung, David A. Baran, Stefan E. Lowenstein, Mark Abdelmalek, Rehana L. Ahmed, et al. “Initial skin cancer screening for solid organ transplant recipients in the United States: Delphi method development of expert consensus guidelines.” Transpl Int 32, no. 12 (December 2019): 1268–76. https://doi.org/10.1111/tri.13520.
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  - Puza, C. J., S. A. Myers, A. R. Cardones, G. M. Beasley, and P. J. Mosca. “The impact of transplant rejection on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in renal transplant recipients.” Clin Exp Dermatol 44, no. 3 (April 2019): 265–69. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.13699.
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  - Jewell, J. R., and S. A. Myers. “Topical Therapy Primer for Nondermatologists.” Physician Assistant Clinics 1, no. 2 (April 1, 2016): 291–306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpha.2015.12.006.
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  - Kinsey, E. N., N. DeVito, W. Barrow, S. A. Myers, and A. K. S. Salama. “Paraneoplastic Production of Granulocyte-macrophage Colony-stimulating Factor and Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor in a Case of Rapidly Progressing Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” Clinical Skin Cancer 1, no. 1 (January 1, 2016): 20–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsc.2016.11.004.
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  - Jewell, Jolene R., and Sarah A. Myers. “Topical Therapy Primer for Nondermatologists.” Med Clin North Am 99, no. 6 (November 2015): 1167–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2015.06.001.
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  - McShane, D. B., H. H. Kong, and S. A. Myers. “Bartonella Infections: Bacillary Angiomatosis, Cat Scratch Disease and Bartonellosis” 1 (May 24, 2011): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444345384.ch58.
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  - Myers, S. A., and J. C. Martinez. “Cutaneous Diseases in the Transplant Recipient,” December 13, 2007, 473–88. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470751541.ch27.
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  - Myers, Sarah A., Angelica A. Selim, Margaret A. McDaniel, Russell Hall, Ying Zhang, John A. Bartlett, and Andrea L. True. “A prospective clinical and pathological examination of injection site reactions with the HIV-1 fusion inhibitor enfuvirtide.” Antivir Ther 11, no. 7 (2006): 935–39.
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  - Kong, Heidi H., and Sarah A. Myers. “Cutaneous effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients.” Dermatol Ther 18, no. 1 (January 2005): 58–66. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1529-8019.2005.05004.x.
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  - Venkatesan, Priya, John R. Perfect, and Sarah A. Myers. “Evaluation and management of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.” Dermatol Ther 18, no. 1 (January 2005): 44–57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1529-8019.2005.05001.x.
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  - Myers, Sarah A., Gregory S. Ahearn, M. Angelica Selim, and Victor F. Tapson. “Cutaneous findings in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension receiving long-term epoprostenol therapy.” J Am Acad Dermatol 51, no. 1 (July 2004): 98–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2003.12.032.
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  - Lucas, Chere R., Linda L. Sanders, John C. Murray, Sarah A. Myers, Russell P. Hall, and James M. Grichnik. “Early melanoma detection: nonuniform dermoscopic features and growth.” J Am Acad Dermatol 48, no. 5 (May 2003): 663–71. https://doi.org/10.1067/mjd.2003.283.
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  - Fangman, William L., Caroline H. Rao, and Sarah A. Myers. “Hypertrophic herpes simplex virus in HIV patients.” J Drugs Dermatol 2, no. 2 (April 2003): 198–201.
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  - Etter, L., and S. A. Myers. “Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management.” Dermatologic Clinics 20, no. 3 (July 1, 2002).
  - Etter, Lawrence, and Sarah A. Myers. “Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management.” Dermatol Clin 20, no. 3 (July 2002): 459–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8635(02)00011-6.
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  - Fowler, V. G., G. L. Maxwell, S. A. Myers, C. R. Shea, C. N. Livengood, V. G. Prieto, and C. B. Hicks. “Failure of benzathine penicillin in a case of seronegative secondary syphilis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: case report and review of the literature.” Arch Dermatol 137, no. 10 (October 2001): 1374–76.
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  - Myers, S. A. “Update on new immunomodulatory agents.” Adv Dermatol 16 (2000): 213–51.
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  - Whited, J. D., R. P. Hall, D. L. Simel, M. E. Foy, K. M. Stechuchak, R. J. Drugge, J. M. Grichnik, S. A. Myers, and R. D. Horner. “Reliability and accuracy of dermatologists' clinic-based and digital image consultations.” J Am Acad Dermatol 41, no. 5 Pt 1 (November 1999): 693–702. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(99)70003-4.
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  - Whited, J. D., R. P. Hall, D. L. Simel, M. E. Foy, K. M. Stechuchak, R. J. Drugge, J. M. Grichnik, S. A. Myers, and R. D. Horner. “Reliability and accuracy of dermatologists' digital image consultations.” Journal of Investigative Medicine 47, no. 2 (January 1, 1999).
  - Perry, B. P., C. M. Gregg, S. Myers, S. Lilly, K. P. Mann, and V. Prieto. “Rosai-Dorfman disease (extranodal sinus histiocytosis) in a patient with HIV.” Ear Nose Throat J 77, no. 10 (October 1998): 855–58.
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  - Smith, C., S. Lilly, K. P. Mann, E. Livingston, S. Myers, H. K. Lyerly, and G. D. Miralles. “AIDS-related malignancies.” Ann Med 30, no. 4 (August 1998): 323–44. https://doi.org/10.3109/07853899809029932.
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  - Shafqat, A., G. E. Viehman, and S. A. Myers. “Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with zosteriform metastasis in a transplant recipient.” J Am Acad Dermatol 37, no. 6 (December 1997): 1008–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70088-4.
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  - Rico, M. J., S. A. Myers, and M. R. Sanchez. “Guidelines of care for dermatologic conditions in patients infected with HIV. Guidelines/Outcomes Committee. American Academy of Dermatology.” J Am Acad Dermatol 37, no. 3 Pt 1 (September 1997): 450–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70148-8.
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  - Hicks, C. B., S. A. Myers, and J. Giner. “Resolution of intractable molluscum contagiosum in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected patient after institution of antiretroviral therapy with ritonavir.” Clin Infect Dis 24, no. 5 (May 1997): 1023–25. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/24.5.1023.
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  - Sexton, D. J., P. E. Rollin, E. B. Breitschwerdt, G. R. Corey, S. A. Myers, M. R. Dumais, M. D. Bowen, et al. “Life-threatening Cache Valley virus infection.” N Engl J Med 336, no. 8 (February 20, 1997): 547–49. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199702203360804.
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  - Myers, S. A., and H. Kamino. “Cutaneous cryptococcosis and histoplasmosis coinfection in a patient with AIDS.” J Am Acad Dermatol 34, no. 5 Pt 2 (May 1996): 898–900. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(96)90075-4.
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  - Myers, S. A., and D. J. Sexton. “Dermatologic manifestations of arthropod-borne diseases.” Infect Dis Clin North Am 8, no. 3 (September 1994): 689–712.
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  - Myers, S. A., N. S. Prose, and J. A. Bartlett. “Progress in the understanding of HIV infection: an overview.” J Am Acad Dermatol 29, no. 1 (July 1993): 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/0190-9622(93)70146-k.
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  - Myers, S. A., N. S. Prose, J. A. Garcia, K. H. Wilson, K. P. Dunsmore, and H. Kamino. “Bacillary angiomatosis in a child undergoing chemotherapy.” J Pediatr 121, no. 4 (October 1992): 574–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81148-5.
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- Book Sections
  - Marano, A. L., J. Hooten, and S. A. Myers. “Cutaneous disease in kidney transplantation patients.” In Kidney Transplantation - Principles and Practice, 578–90, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-53186-3.00034-6.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections