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Medical Author:

Edmond A Hooker, MD, DrPH

Medical Editor:

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Author: Edmond A Hooker, MD, DrPH, Assistant Professor, Xavier University and Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati

Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

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Abascal, K., and E. Yarnell. "Treatment for Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers." Alternative and Complementary Therapies 16.2 (2010): 100-106.

Messadi, D., and F. Younai F. "Aphthous Ulcers." Dermatologic Therapy 23 (2010): 281-290.

Scully, C. "Aphthous Ulceration." New England Journal of Medicine. 355 (2006): 165-172.

Previous contributing author and editors: Author: William Shapiro, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation Editors: Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; Jerry Balentine, DO, Professor of Emergency Medicine, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Medical Director, Saint Barnabas Hospital

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