REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED MCS TEXTBOOKS:

Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Cllinical Dermatology, 11th ed, by William D James, 2011. (MDConsult)
         1 print copy in the Medical Library Study Room - RL 71 .A5 2011
Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 6th ed, edited by Klaus Wolff, 2009. (AccessMedicine)
Lever's Histopathology of the Skin, 10th ed, edited by David E. Elder, 2004. (Books@Ovid)
Orthopaedic Neurology, by Stanley Hoppenfeld, 1977.
         4 print copies in the Medical Library Study room - RC 400 .H66

OTHER RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

• Atlas of Human Anatomy, 5th ed, by Frank Netter, 2011.

• Essentials of Radiology, 2nd ed, by Fred Mettler, 2005.

• Grant's Dissector, 14th ed, by Patricia Tank, 2011.

                 2 reference copies available in the Medical Library Study Room

• Gray's Anatomy for Students, 2nd ed, by Richard Drake, 2010.

• Junqueira's Basic Histology, 12th ed, by Anthony Mescher, 2010.

• Langman's Medical Embryology, 11th ed, by Thomas Sadler, 2010.

                 2 reference copies available in the Medical Library Study Room

• Marks' Basic Medical Biochemical: A Clinical Approach, 3rd ed, by Michael Lieberman & Allan Marks, 2012.

                 2 reference copies available in the Medical Library Study Room

• Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, 3rd ed, by David Golan, 2011.

                2 reference copies available in the Medical Library Study Room

• Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th ed, edited by Vinay Kumar et al, 2010.
  

• Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text & Colour Atlas, 5th ed, by Barbara Young et al, 2006.

NOTE: 2 print copies of all electronic textbooks are also available in the Medical Library Study Room

eBOOKS

• Arthritis & Allied Conditions, 15th ed, edited by William J. Koopman, 2005. (Books@Ovid)
• Bonica's Management of Pain, 4th ed, edited by Scott M. Fishman, 2010. (Books@Ovid)
• Current Rheumatology Diagnosis & Treatement, 2nd ed, edited by John B. Imboden, 2007. (AccessMedicine)
• Kelly's Textbook of Rheumatology, 9th ed, edited by Gary S. Firestein, 2012. (MDConsult)
• Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases, 13th ed., edited by John H. Klippel, 2008. (SpringerLink)
• Review of Rheumatology, by Nona T. Colburn, 2012 (SpringerLink)
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, 5th ed, edited by George Tsokos, 2011. (ScienceDirect)

WEB SITES

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American College of Rheumatology
• Arthritis Foundation
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

eBOOKS

• Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Cllinical Dermatology, 11th ed, by William D James, 2011. (MDConsult)
• Atlas and Synopsis of Lever's Histopathology of the Skin, 2nd ed, by David E. Elder, 2007. (Books@Ovid)
• Cancer of the Skin, 2nd ed, edited by Darrell S. Rigel, 2011. (MDConsult)
• Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed, by Thomas P. Habif, 2010. (MDConsult)
• Color Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, 4th ed, edited by William L. Weston,  2007. (MDConsult)
• Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 3rd ed, by Stephen E. Wolverton, 2012. (MDConsult)
• Dermatology Secrets Plus, 4th ed, by James E. Fitzpatrick, 2010. (MDConsult)
• Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Practice, 8th ed, 2012. (AccessMedicine)
• Practical Dermatopathology, 2nd ed, by Ronald P. Rapini,  2012. (MDConsult)

    
DERMATOLOGY IMAGES

• DermAtlas - Free web site from Johns Hopkins. Searchable by diagnosis and body site.
• Interactive Dermatology Atlas - Free from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

WEB SITES

• American Academy of Dermatology
• American Board of Dermatology
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

eBOOKS.

• Adult & Pediatric Spine, 3rd ed, edited by John W. Frymoyer, 2004. (Books@Ovid)
• 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, 2nd ed, edited by Frank J. Frassica, 2007. (Books@Ovid)
• Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 12th ed, edited by Canale and Beaty, 2012. (MDConsult)
• Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopedics, 4th ed, by Harry B. Skinner, 2006. (AccessMedicine)
• DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 3rd ed, 2009. (MDConsult)
• Delisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 5th ed, by Walter P. Fontera, 2010. (Books@Ovid)
• Skeletal Trauma, 4th ed, edited by Browner, 2008. (MDConsult)
• Systematic Musculoskeletal Examinations, by George V. Lawry, 2012

MULTI-MEDIA

• Systemic Musculoskeletal Exams - Self Study Video Modules from AccessMedicine

WEB SITES

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
• National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center

Ask-a-Medical-Librarian

• by phone at 248-370-3772
• via email at medref@oakland.edu
• via text message at 248-266-0484
• fill out our online request form
• in person in the Medical Library Office

Research Consultation
Call us or use our Research Consultation Calendar to request a one-on-one meeting with a medical librarian to discuss in-depth information needs such as the literature search for your Capstone project.

• Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy - streaming videos
• e-Anatomy: Human Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Illustrations (IMAIOS)
• Netter Reference - including the Atlas of Human Anatomy, Concise Radiologic Anatomy, and the Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations

DynaMed
An evidence-based clinical reference tool created for physicians and other health care professionals for use at the point-of-care. DynaMed covers more than 3,200 clinical topics and is updated daily with content evaluated for validity, relevance and convenience.

UpToDate
A large, evidence-based online resource covering thousands of internal medicine, pediatric, and OB/GYN topics. Designed to answer point-of-care clinical questions. Remote access limited to enrolled students and OU-based faculty.

Genetics Home Reference

From MedlinePlus:

• Bone Diseases
• Connective Tissue Disorders
• Muscle Disorders
• Skin, Hair and Nails
• Spine Injuries and Disorders

eResources:

ExamMaster Online: 261 USMLE Step 1 Board Preparation questions available on the Musculoskeletal System and on Skin and Related Connective Tissue

USMLE Easy: 505 Step 1 Exam-style questions available on the Musculoskeletal System and on Skin and Related Connective Tissue

Self Assessment Questions in Rheumatology, by Yousaf Ali, 2009. (SpringerLink)

Print Resources:

Le, Tao (ed). First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2012.
     Chapter 5 covers the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue.
     Print copies in the Medical Library Study Room - R 834.5 .L398 2012 
Manley, Michael (ed).  MedEssentials for the USMLE Step 1. 4th ed. Kaplan Pub, 2012.
     Chapter 8 covers the Musculoskeletal System, Skin and Connective Tissue
     Print copies in the Medical Library Study Room - R 834.5 .M36 2012

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