Dr. Rhonda Frances Souza MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
Dept Of Gi, Mc#111b1, Dallas Va Medical Center 4500 S. Lancaster Rd Dallas TX, 75216About
Dr. Rhonda Souza is a gastroenterologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Souza specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Souza performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Expression of the wild-type insulin-like growth factor II receptor gene suppresses growth and causes death in colorectal carcinoma cells.
- A molecular rationale for the how, when and why of colorectal cancer screening.
- TNFalpha activates c-Jun amino terminal kinase through p47(phox).
- Assessment of oxidants in mitogen-activated protein kinase activation.
- Molecular and biologic basis of upper gastrointestinal malignancy--esophageal carcinoma.
- p47phox participates in activation of RelA in endothelial cells.
- Induction of colonic epithelial cell apoptosis by p47-dependent oxidants.
- Molecular targets for treatment of Barrett's esophagus.
- Acid increases MAPK-mediated proliferation in Barrett's esophageal adenocarcinoma cells via intracellular acidification through a Cl-/HCO3- exchanger.
- Gain of allelic gene expression for IGF-II occurs frequently in Barrett's esophagus.
- Is genomic evaluation feasible in endoscopic studies of Barrett's esophagus? A pilot study.
- All trans-retinoic acid induces apoptosis via p38 and caspase pathways in metaplastic Barrett's cells.
- Acid has antiproliferative effects in nonneoplastic Barrett's epithelial cells.
- Characterization of telomerase-immortalized, non-neoplastic, human Barrett's cell line (BAR-T).
- Thoughts on the complex relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis.
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