Dr. Patricia Lorena Cheek MD
Internist
10 Memorial Medical Dr Greenville SC, 29605About
Dr. Patricia Cheek is an internist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Cheek specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Cheek provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chronic T-lymphocyte activation in chronic renal failure: a study of hemodialysis, CAPD and pre-dialysis patients.
- Tumor necrosis factor, interleukin-1 and beta 2-microglobulin levels in chronic hemodialysis patients.
- Dialysate dumping: a novel cause of inadequate dialysis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients.
- Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is removed by peritoneal dialysis in humans.
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