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Office
231 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202Phone+1 502-882-9237Fax+1 502-893-3900
Summary
- Dr. Melissa Currie is a child abuse pediatrician in Louisville, KY and is affiliated with Norton Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 18 years. She specializes in child abuse pediatrics and is experienced in head trauma, child abuse, and trauma care.
Education & Training
- Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
- University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1999
- University of LouisvilleB.A., 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- KY State Medical License 2005 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2000 - 2005
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Child Abuse Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Roger Fox Award Kosair Charities, 2015
- Seven Counties Services Healthcare Advocacy Award MediStar Awards, 2015
- GLMS Community Service Award Greater Louisville Medical Assoc., 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsCharacteristics of rib fractures in young abused childrenStevan Kriss, Angela Thompson, Gina Bertocci, Melissa Currie, Vesna Martich
Pediatric Radiology. 2020-01-10 - 7 citationsWho's Watching the Children? Caregiver Features Associated with Physical Child Abuse versus Accidental Injury.Amanda K. Fingarson, Mary Clyde Pierce, Douglas J. Lorenz, Kim Kaczor, Berkeley L. Bennett
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2019-06-26 - 6 citationsEvaluation of an Innovative Tool for Child Sexual Abuse EducationDeborah Winders Davis, Gloria Pressley-McGruder, V. Faye Jones, Deborah A. Potter, Michael L. Rowland
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2013-05-17
Journal Articles
- Retinal Hemorrhages in Children Following Fatal A Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Case SeriesKivlin, J.D., Currie, M.L., Greenbaum, V.J, Simons, K.B, and Jentzen, J., Archives of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2008
- Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Children Hospitalized for Urinary Tract InfectionsLutter, S.A., Currie, M.L., Mitz, L.B., and Greenbaum, L.A., Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 1/1/2005
- The Pediatrician's Role in Recognizing and Intervening in Postpartum DepressionCurrie, M.L. and Rademacher, R., Pediatric Clinics of North America, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- haracteristics of Clinical Cases Referred to a University-Based Child Abuse Consultation Service.Kathirene Wilcoxen, M.D., Michelle Stevenson, M.D., M.S., and Melissa Currie, M.D., University of Louisville Pediatrics Grand Rounds Scholarly Project Session, 1/1/2015
- A Retrospective Study of the Frequency of Gross Spinal Subdural Hemorrhages at Autopsy in Children Ages 0-4 Years Who Suffered Abusive Trauma.Christina Howard, M.D., Charles Woods, M.D., Tracey Corey, M.D., Janice Sullivan, M.D., and Melissa Currie, M.D., University of Louisville Pediatrics Grand Rounds Scholarly Project Session, 1/1/2015
- Comparison of Head CT and MRI findings in Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma.Drs. Jones, Schwenk, Padhmanabhan, and Melissa Currie, M.D. (mentor), University of Louisville Pediatrics Grand Rounds Scholarly Project Session, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- "Child Physical and Sexual Abuse"Louisville, KY - 1/1/2015
- "Child Abuse Evaluation and Intervention: Pearls for Clinicians"Lexington, KY - 1/1/2015
- "Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Medical Students"Louisville, KY - 1/1/2015
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Other
- "Bruises and Bites"Melissa Currie, M.D., MECAN (Medical Evaluation of Child Abuse and Neglect), 2010-2013
1/1/2014 - "Skeletal Trauma"Melissa Currie, M.D., MECAN (Medical Evaluation of Child Abuse and Neglect), 2010-2013
1/1/2014 - "Abdominal Trauma"Melissa Currie, M.D., MECAN (Medical Evaluation of Child Abuse and Neglect), 2010-2013
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Press Mentions
- Advocates Say Family Drug Courts Could Save Kentucky Children, but State Support Is Still LimitedApril 1st, 2022
- Kosair Charities Grants $6.4 Million to UofL for Children’s Health ProgramsOctober 26th, 2021
- U of L, Kosair Charities Announce $50 Million Milestone in Funds for Kids' Health CareApril 7th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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