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Overview

Charles R. Carlson is affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the field of Medicine, with focused contributions in subfields such as Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Sociology and Political Science, Speech and Hearing, and Periodontics.

Their recent publications address a range of topics related to oral health disorders and systemic conditions. Some of the notable papers include:

  • Consensus agreement to rename burning mouth syndrome and improve International Classification of Diseases-11 disease criteria: an international Delphi study, 2021, Pain
  • WWOM VII: Effectiveness of systemic pharmacotherapeutic interventions in the management of BMS: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, Oral Diseases
  • WWOM VII: Effectiveness of topical interventions in the management of burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review, 2022, Oral Diseases
  • Diagnostic accuracy of a portable device (Bruxoff®) to measure sleep bruxism, 2023, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
  • IMMPACT-recommended outcome measures and tools of assessment in burning mouth syndrome RCTs: an international Delphi survey protocol, 2020, Trials

Key research topics covered in their work include:

  • Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Dysphagia Assessment and Management
  • Delphi Technique in Research
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

The scientist frequently collaborates with several colleagues, among whom are:

  • Craig S. Miller
  • Milda Chmieliauskaite
  • Gary D. Klasser
  • Barbara Carey
  • Anura Ariyawardana

Publications by Charles R. Carlson are often featured in journals such as:

  • Oral Diseases
  • Pain
  • Trials
  • Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
  • Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

Best Publications

  • Posttraumatic growth following breast cancer: a controlled comparison study.

    Matthew J. Cordova;Lauren L. C. Cunningham;Charles R. Carlson;Michael A. Andrykowski

  • The Link Between Religion and Spirituality and Psychological Adjustment: The Mediating Role of Optimism and Social Support

    John M. Salsman;Tamara L. Brown;Emily H. Brechting;Charles R. Carlson

  • Factors associated with the psychological well-being and distress of university students.

    Jessica L. Burris;Emily H. Brechting;John M. Salsman;Charles R. Carlson

  • Social constraints, cognitive processing, and adjustment to breast cancer.

    Matthew J. Cordova;Lauren L. C. Cunningham;Charles R. Carlson;Michael A. Andrykowski

  • Posttraumatic growth and PTSD symptomatology among colorectal cancer survivors: a 3-month longitudinal examination of cognitive processing.

    John M. Salsman;Suzanne C. Segerstrom;Emily H. Brechting;Charles R. Carlson

  • The effect of catastrophizing and depression on chronic pain--a prospective cohort study of temporomandibular muscle and joint pain disorders.

    Ana Miriam Velly;John O Look;Charles R. Carlson;Patricia A Lenton

  • The relationship between pain sensitivity and blood pressure in normotensives.

    Stephen Bruehl;Charles R. Carlson;James A. McCubbin

  • Cerebral activation during thermal stimulation of patients who have burning mouth disorder : An fMRI study

    Romulo J.C. Albuquerque;Reny de Leeuw;Charles R. Carlson;Jeffrey P. Okeson

  • Efficacy of abbreviated progressive muscle relaxation training: a quantitative review of behavioral medicine research.

    Charles R. Carlson;Rick H. Hoyle

  • Physical self-regulation training for the management of temporomandibular disorders.

    C R Carlson;P M Bertrand;A D Ehrlich;A W Maxwell

  • Comparison of sleep quality and clinical and psychologic characteristics in patients with temporomandibular disorders.

    Hirofumi Yatani;Jamie L. Studts;Matt Cordova;Charles R. Carlson

  • Psychological and Physiological Parameters of Masticatory Muscle Pain

    Charles R. Carlson;Kevin I. Reid;Shelly L. Curran;Jamie L. Studts

  • Comparison of psychologic and physiologic functioning between patients with masticatory muscle pain and matched controls

    Charles R. Carlson;Jeffrey P. Okeson;Donald Falace;Arthur J. Nitz

  • Psychosocial profiles of patients with burning mouth syndrome.

    Charles R. Carlson;Craig S. Miller;Kevin I. Reid

  • A comparison between masticatory muscle pain patients and intracapsular pain patients on behavioral and psychosocial domains.

    John E. Lindroth;John E. Schmidt;Charles R. Carlson

  • Efficacy of Abbreviated Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training: A Quantitative Review

    Charles R. Carlson;Rick H. Hoyle

  • Religious Orientation, Mature Faith, and Psychological Distress: Elements of Positive and Negative Associations

    John M. Salsman;Charles R. Carlson

  • Predisposing Psychological Factors in the Development of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: A Review of the Empirical Evidence

    Stephen Bruehl;Charles R. Carlson

  • Self-regulatory deficits in fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders

    Lise Solberg Nes;Lise Solberg Nes;Charles R. Carlson;Leslie J. Crofford;Reny de Leeuw

  • Prevalence of traumatic stressors in patients with temporomandibular disorders

    Reny de Leeuw;Elizangela Bertoli;John E. Schmidt;Charles R. Carlson

Frequent Co-Authors

Suzanne C. Segerstrom
Suzanne C. Segerstrom University of Kentucky
Michael A. Andrykowski
Michael A. Andrykowski University of Kentucky
Keith E. Belk
Keith E. Belk Colorado State University
Shannon Sauer-Zavala
Shannon Sauer-Zavala University of Kentucky
Gregory T. Smith
Gregory T. Smith University of Kentucky
Anne-Brit Kolstø
Anne-Brit Kolstø University of Oslo
Diane R. Follingstad
Diane R. Follingstad University of Kentucky
Paul S. Morley
Paul S. Morley Texas A&M University
Melissa A. Cyders
Melissa A. Cyders Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Ruth A. Baer
Ruth A. Baer University of Kentucky

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