Dr. Melanie Bonner

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Biography

Melanie Jean Bonner is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, an Assistant Dean of Student Services at Duke University's School of Medicine, and has held multiple academic positions, including Professor of the Practice of Psychology and Neuroscience and Associate Professor in Surgery. Her research primarily focuses on evaluating and remediating cognitive functioning in children with illnesses affecting the central nervous system. Current projects include interventions aimed at improving medication adherence and cognitive deficits in children suffering from sickle cell disease and pediatric tumors. Bonner is involved in multi-center projects assessing cognitive functioning and quality of life for children with chronic illness. She received her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1995. Over the years, she has been awarded various research grants, providing her with resources to lead innovative studies targeting psychological and cognitive intervention methods for children. Her work reflects a commitment to improving the lives of young patients through scholarly inquiry and practical application of knowledge within the field of psychology and neuroscience.

Research Interests

Courses

PSY 744: Clinical Practicum PSY 743: Clinical Practicum INTERDIS 115B: Consolidation Integration Medical Knowledge HLTHSCI 541: Practicing Constructive Dialogue

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)