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Melissa E Elder, MD, PhD

Immunologist, Pediatric Rheumatologist (Child Joint Disease Specialist)

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Research at a glance

Top areas of exploration

  • Immunosuppressive Agents , 6 publications
  • Rituximab , 6 publications
  • Autoantibodies , 6 publications
  • T-Lymphocytes , 6 publications

Research activity

50 publications

1,868 citations

Why is this important?

Active clinical trials

SMART-JIA

This study is an open-label, randomized, multicenter trial that incorporates a multi-arm design comparing each of 3 non-TNFi (Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitor) medications to a second TNFi (active control) within a sequential multiple assignment…

Investigators
Melissa E Elder, Leandra Woolnough
Status
Accepting Candidates
Ages
2 Years - 17 Years
Sexes
All
CAIN457G22101

The purpose of this study is to determine the PK, safety and tolerability of multiple doses of intravenous (i.v.) secukinumab in pediatric participants with JPsA

Investigator
Melissa E Elder
Status
Accepting Candidates
Ages
2 Years - 17 Years
Sexes
All

My publications

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50 publications

2026

Effective Performance of the 2022 American College of Rheumatology/EULAR Classification Criteria for Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis in Pediatric Patients: An ARChiVe Study.

Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)

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2025

Evaluating Renal Disease in Pediatric-Onset Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: Disease Course, Outcomes, and Predictors of Outcome.

Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)

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2025

Comparing Rituximab and Cyclophosphamide in Induction Therapy for Childhood-Onset Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: An ARChiVe Registry Cohort Study.

Arthritis care & research

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2024

Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Involving the Spine, Sternum, and Lower Extremities: A Case Report.

Pediatrics

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2024

Case Report: Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome in a pediatric patient with complement factor 1 deficiency.

Frontiers in pediatrics

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