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Alyssa Schlenz, PhD
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Experience and background
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders; pediatric sickle cell disease
Undergraduate 2006
University of Colorado - Boulder (CO)
Graduate 2014
University of South Carolina
Internship 2014
Medical University of South Carolina Program
Fellowship 2015
Medical University of South Carolina Program
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I'm interested in improving quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders and chronic health conditions. I have a particular interest in research that improves the lives of children with sickle cell disease.
I'm interested in improving quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders and chronic health conditions. I have a particular interest in research that improves the lives of children with sickle cell disease.
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