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Robert Malcolm is affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines within medicine and psychology, with a focus on clinical psychology and fields related to health and mental wellbeing.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the literature in medicine and psychology, specifically focusing on:

  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Treatment of Major Depression
  • Psychiatric Care and Mental Health Services
  • Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
  • Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
  • Emergency and Acute Care Studies
  • Obesity and Health Practices

Robert Malcolm's published papers include:

  • Economic evaluation of 27,540 patients with mood and anxiety disorders and the importance of waiting time and clinical effectiveness in mental healthcare (2023, Nature Mental Health)
  • N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of comorbid alcohol use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: Design and methodology of a randomized clinical trial (2020, Contemporary Clinical Trials)
  • Impact of Fatty Acid Supplementation on Cognitive Performance among United States (US) Military Officers: The Ranger Resilience and Improved Performance on Phospholipid-Bound Omega-3's (RRIPP-3) Study (2021, Nutrients)
  • Changes in weight control behaviors and hedonic hunger in a commercial weight management program adapted for individuals with type 2 diabetes (2020, International Journal of Obesity)
  • Economic evaluation of a vision-based patient monitoring and management system in addition to standard care for adults admitted to psychiatric intensive care units in England (2022, Journal of Medical Economics)

Their frequent co-authors are:

  • Angela Stainthorpe
  • Judith Shore
  • Patrick M. O'Neil
  • Sudie E. Back
  • Amber M. Jarnecke

Robert Malcolm's work has appeared recurrently in some publication venues, notably:

  • Journal of Medical Economics
  • Value in Health
  • Nature Mental Health
  • Nutrients
  • Contemporary Clinical Trials

In addition to their journal articles, Malcolm has contributed to book publications, including a work published by Frontiers Media titled Therapeutic Use of Ketamine in Psychiatric Disorders (2023).

The research focus covers several subfields, particularly:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Best Publications

  • Naltrexone and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Outpatient Alcoholics: Results of a Placebo-Controlled Trial

    R F Anton;D H Moak;L R Waid;P K Latham

  • Alcohol detoxification and withdrawal seizures: clinical support for a kindling hypothesis.

    Martha E. Brown;Martha E. Brown;Raymond F. Anton;Raymond F. Anton;Robert Malcolm;Robert Malcolm;James C. Ballenger;James C. Ballenger

  • The role of cystine-glutamate exchange in nicotine dependence in rats and humans.

    Lori A. Knackstedt;Steven LaRowe;Pascale Mardikian;Robert Malcolm

  • Is Cocaine Desire Reduced by N -Acetylcysteine?

    Steven D. LaRowe;Hugh Myrick;Sarra Hedden;Pascale Mardikian

  • Cocaine-induced psychosis

    K T Brady;R B Lydiard;R Malcolm;J C Ballenger

  • Glutamatergic medications for the treatment of drug and behavioral addictions

    M. Foster Olive;Richard M. Cleva;Peter W. Kalivas;Robert J. Malcolm

  • Two CES1 gene mutations lead to dysfunctional carboxylesterase 1 activity in man: clinical significance and molecular basis.

    Hao Jie Zhu;Kennerly S. Patrick;Hong Jie Yuan;Jun Sheng Wang

  • Double-blind controlled trial comparing carbamazepine to oxazepam treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

    R Malcolm;J C Ballenger;E T Sturgis;R Anton

  • A double-blind trial of gabapentin versus lorazepam in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

    Hugh Myrick;Robert Malcolm;Patrick K. Randall;Elizabeth Boyle

  • An open-label trial of N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of cocaine dependence: a pilot study.

    Pascale N. Mardikian;Steven D. LaRowe;Sarra Hedden;Peter W. Kalivas

  • The Effects of Carbamazepine and Lorazepam on Single versus Multiple Previous Alcohol Withdrawals in an Outpatient Randomized Trial

    R. Malcolm;H. Myrick;J. Roberts;W. Wang

  • Safety and Tolerability of N-Acetylcysteine in Cocaine-Dependent Individuals

    Steven D. LaRowe;Pascale Mardikian;Robert Malcolm;Hugh Myrick

  • A placebo-controlled trial of buspirone in anxious inpatient alcoholics.

    Robert Malcolm;Raymond F. Anton;Carrie L. Randall;Carrie L. Randall;Amanda Johnston

  • Oral Cannabidiol does not Alter the Subjective, Reinforcing or Cardiovascular Effects of Smoked Cannabis

    Margaret Haney;Robert J Malcolm;Shanna Babalonis;Paul A Nuzzo

  • Night eating syndrome: effects of brief relaxation training on stress, mood, hunger, and eating patterns

    L A Pawlow;P M O'Neil;R J Malcolm

  • A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of cocaine dependence.

    Steven D. LaRowe;Peter W. Kalivas;Joyce S. Nicholas;Patrick K. Randall

  • Substance Abuse in an Inpatient Psychiatric Sample

    K Brady;S Casto;R B Lydiard;R Malcolm

  • Modafinil: Preclinical, Clinical, and Post-Marketing Surveillance—A Review of Abuse Liability Issues

    Hugh Myrick;Robert Malcolm;Brent Taylor;Steven LaRowe

  • Influence of Ethanol and Gender on Methylphenidate Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

    K S Patrick;A B Straughn;R R Minhinnett;S D Yeatts

  • Potential Role of N-Acetylcysteine in the Management of Substance Use Disorders

    Erin A. McClure;Cassandra D. Gipson;Robert J. Malcolm;Peter W. Kalivas

  • Disulfiram: An Old Therapeutic with New Applications

    Kelly S Barth;Robert J Malcolm

  • Pharmacotherapy of obesity: clinical treatments and considerations.

    Kelly Anne Holes-Lewis;Robert Malcolm;Patrick M. O’Neil;Kathie Hermayer

Frequent Co-Authors

Kathleen T. Brady
Kathleen T. Brady Medical University of South Carolina
Peter W. Kalivas
Peter W. Kalivas Medical University of South Carolina
Mark S. George
Mark S. George Medical University of South Carolina
Jeffrey J. Borckardt
Jeffrey J. Borckardt Medical University of South Carolina
Patrick K. Randall
Patrick K. Randall Medical University of South Carolina
Peter W. Tuerk
Peter W. Tuerk University of Virginia
Aimee L. McRae-Clark
Aimee L. McRae-Clark Medical University of South Carolina
Kevin M. Gray
Kevin M. Gray Medical University of South Carolina
Michael E. Saladin
Michael E. Saladin Medical University of South Carolina
Himanshu P. Upadhyaya
Himanshu P. Upadhyaya Eli Lilly (United States)

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