Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach - Softcover

Mulvihill Ph.D., Mary Lou E.; Zelman Ph.D., Mark; Holdaway M.A, Paul; Tompary, Elaine; Turchany Ph.D., Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838539300 ISBN 13: 9780838539309

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

For introductory courses in Pathology and Human Diseases.

Ideal for students preparing for a health course, this book presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. It provides practical information for both health career and general education students―unlike other books, which are generally too high-level or specialized for this purpose.

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Reviewer List

 

James Aumer, MS, C(ASCP)

Program Director, Department of Medical Sciences

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York

 

Carole Berube, MA, MSN, BSN, RN

Instructor, Health Sciences

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts

 

Glenn Bower, BA, MS, Ed

Department Coordinator, Mortuary Science

Cypress College

Cypress, California

 

Paula Cantwell, BS, RN, BSN, MA

Associate Professor, Technical Science Department.

New England Institute of Technology               

Warwick, Rhode Island

 

Michael P. Covone M.Ed., RT(R), CT

Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

 

Debra Downs, LPN, RMA

Program Director, Medical Assisting

Okefenokee Technical College

Waycross, Georgia

 

Ruby Fogg, MA/MAT

Professor, Math and Science

New Hampshire Community Technical College

Manchester, New Hampshire

 

Suzanne B. Garrett MSA, RHIA

Associate Professor, Health Information Management

Central Florida Community College

Ocala, Florida

 

Rebecca Gibson Lee, MSTE, CMA, ASPT

Professor/Program Director, Medical Assisting Technology

The University of Akron

Akron, Ohio

 

Karen E. Gieseker, PhD, MS

Assistant Professor, Institute of Public Health

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Naomi S. Greenberg, OTR, MPH, PhD

Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assisting

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York

 

Sandra Johnson, RHIT

Instructor, Health Information Technology

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico

 

Cherie Mattson, CMA, LPN

Instructor, Medical Assisting

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota

 

Ryan D. Morris, BS, MS

Instructor, Life Sciences

Pierce College

Lakewood, Washington

 

Brigitte Niedzwiecki, RN, MSN

Program Director, Medical Assisting

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

Pamela K. Terry, Ph.D., CHES, CADP CIPS, FASHA

Associate Professor, Health Sciences

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

 

Connie Werner, RHIA, MS

Coordinator, Healthcare Coding Program

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

 

Judy Williams, PhD

Professor, Biological Sciences

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, Oklahoma

 

Kari Williams, DC

Program Director, Medical Office Technology

Front Range Community College

Longmont, Colorado

 

About the Author

MARY LOU MULVIHILL, PHD, was a dedicated author, writer, teacher, wife, and friend. Dr. Mulvihill authored Editions One, Two, Three, and Four of this text Human Diseases, A Systemic Approach. This book is dedicated to her memory; Dr. Mulvihill died during the final preparation of the Fourth Edition. It was an honor to have her as an author. She is remembered for her generosity of spirit and enthusiasm for life. May this text be a lasting tribute to a life lived fully, and in service to others.

MARK ZELMAN, PHD, is Chair of the Biology Department at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. He enjoys teaching a variety of biology courses, including Human Anatomy, Microbiology, and Introduction to Human Disease. At home, he teaches backyard bird- and bat-watching to his sons, Joseph and Thomas, who are his favorite students. In addition, Dr. Zelman is learning all about native gardening from his wife, Lisa, who is his favorite teacher.

PAUL A. HOLDAWAY, MA, a native of Indiana, a "Hoosier," attended and graduated from Indiana State University with a Master of Arts degree. Paul became an instructor at Indiana State University and later served as Head of Science at a community college. He is now a senior member of the Biology Department at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. He takes pleasure in a wide range of biological and clinical interests. At William Rainey Harper College, Professor Holdaway teaches Human Diseases, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology.

ELAINE TOMPARY, PHARMD, is an accomplished pharmacist who has assisted various medical and pharmaceutical institutions. She has sought additional challenges and, in the process, has gained solace and satisfaction through teaching and encouraging others to reach higher plateaus. Dr. Tompary coordinates a pharmacy technology program and teaches classes in Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, and Allied Health. She is currently on staff at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. She is a devoted wife to Drew, and a loving mother to Christopher and Andriana. Her hope and inspiration is her faith which aids in her desire to serve others.

JILL TURCHANY, PHD, received her PhD in Microbiology from the University of California at Davis. She received and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California at San Diego, where she studied the parasite Giardia lamblia. Dr. Turchany has published several scientific papers, as well as non-majors and a majors laboratory manual. She has been teaching for six years, the last five have been at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Turchany teaches Biology for majors, Biology for non-majors, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Diseases, and Microbiology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0838539300
• ISBN 13: 9780838539309
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 496