ChristopherR.McCartneyMD

Endocrinology • Morgantown, WV

Gonad Disorders & Reproductive, Thyroid

Professor of Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine

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Office
WVU Medicine Endocrinology
600 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone+1 304-598-4800

Education & Training

University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1999 - 2002
University of Virginia Medical CenterEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 1999 - 2002
University of Mississippi Medical CenterInternal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 1996
University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

WV State Medical License 2024 - 2025
VA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Clinical Trials

Determining How Quickly Progesterone Slows LH Pulse Frequency Start of enrollment: 2007 Nov 29
Completed
Phase 1
Etiological Factors of Obesity-Associated Hyperandrogenemia in Peripubertal Girls Start of enrollment: 2008 Mar 01
Recruiting
Acute Progesterone Suppression of Wake vs. Sleep Luteinizing Hormone Pulse Frequency in Pubertal Girls With and Without Hyperandrogenism Start of enrollment: 2008 Jun 01
Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Sleep-wake Changes of Luteinizing Hormone Frequency in Pubertal Girls With and Without High Testosterone Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
Active, not recruiting
Effect of High Testosterone on Sleep-associated Slowing of Follicular Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Frequency in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
Active, not recruiting
Phase 1
Assessment of the Sensitivity of the Hypothalamic GnRH Pulse Generator to Estradiol and Progesterone Inhibition Start of enrollment: 2000 Apr 01
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Acute Effects of Progesterone on LH Pulses During the Follicular Phase (CRM006) Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
Terminated
Phase 1
Progesterone Suppression of Nocturnal LH Increases in Pubertal Girls Start of enrollment: 2005 Feb 08
Completed
Phase 1
Assessment of Day-night Secretion of Progesterone and LH Across Puberty Start of enrollment: 2008 Jul 10
Recruiting
Urinary DENND1A.V2 as a Predictor of Pubertal Hyperandrogenemia Start of enrollment: 2015 May 29
Suspended
Hyperandrogenemia and Altered Day-night LH Pulse Patterns Start of enrollment: 2016 Jul 21
Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Androgen Blockade and Progesterone Augmentation of Gonadotropin Secretion Start of enrollment: 2022 Oct 26
Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Relative Desirability of Metformin vs. Birth Control Pill in Treating PCOS in Women of Later Reproductive Age Start of enrollment: 2021 Aug 23
Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Relative Contributions of Predictors of Hyperandrogenism in Older vs. Young Women With PCOS Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 08
Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Navigating Complexities: Vitamin D, Skin Pigmentation, and Race.
Naykky Singh Ospina, Alicia Diaz-Thomas, Marie E McDonnell, Marie B Demay, Anastassios G Pittas
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024-07-12
115 citations
Neuroendocrine dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome
Christine M. Burt Solorzano, Jennifer P. Beller, Michelle Y. Abshire, Jessicah S. Collins, Christopher R. McCartney
Steroids. 2012-03-10
178 citations
The origins and sequelae of abnormal neuroendocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome
Susan K. Blank, Christopher R. McCartney, John C. Marshall
Human Reproduction Update. 2006-07-01

Journal Articles

Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Practice Guidelines: Accelerating an Evolution*
Clifford J Rosen, Christopher R McCartney, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Insulin Resistance, Hyperinsulinemia, and LH: Relative Roles in Peripubertal Obesity-Associated Hyperandrogenemia
Christopher R McCartney, Eleanor G Hutchens, Karen L Knudsen, Jessicah S Collins, John C Marshall, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Lectures

Neuroendocrine Regulation in PCOS
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
Career Development Workshop - Mentoring Lab: Optimizing Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship for Career Success (co-sponsored by Women in Endocrinology)
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (APDEM) Annual Meeting
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
ENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/19/2018
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Press Mentions

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need to Stay Healthy?December 21st, 2023

Grant Support

Pilot Project - Factors Determining Obesity-Associated Hyperandrogenemia In GirlsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2012
Pubertal Hyperandrogenemia, Modification Of Day-Night GNRH Secretion, And PCOSEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2011
Sleep-Wake LH Frequency In Peripubertal Girls With And Without HyperandrogenemiaNational Center For Research Resources2010
Hyperandrogenemia &Sleep-Associated Slowing Of Follicular LH Frequency In PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2010
Etiological Factors Of Obesity-Assoc Hyperandrogenemia In Peripubertal GirlsNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
Determining Rapidity That Exogenous P Suppresses Daytime LH Pulse FrequencyNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
Progesterone Suppression Of Pubertal Nocturnal LHNational Center For Research Resources2005–2010
Role Of DHT In GNRH Pulse Generator Resistance To Steroid Feedback In PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2006–2009
Rapidity Of Progesterone Suppresion Of LH Pulse FrequencyNational Center For Research Resources2005–2008
Role Of Progesterone In GNRH Frequency RegulationNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
Progesterone Modulation Of Pulsatile GNRH SecretionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2003–2007
Etiology Of Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia In PCOSEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2002

Professional Memberships

Endocrine Society - ENDO
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