Dr. Mark D Harris M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1710 S. 17th St. Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Mark Harris is a rheumatologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Harris specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Harris treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1992
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effect of glucosamine-chondroitin supplementation on glycosylated hemoglobin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial.
- Vaccinating health care workers against smallpox in an isolated primary care facility.
- Preventive medicine in Task Force 1st Armored Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Comparison of nondeployable hearing profiles by Army component (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve) and by gender.
- Modeling hospital response to mild and severe influenza pandemic scenarios under normal and expanded capacities.
- Hearing threshold comparisons between 2001-02 NHANES and 2003-05 Fort Bliss U.S. Army Service components.
- Infectious disease in athletes.
- Bioterrorism and the vital role of family physicians.
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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