Christopher L. Edwards, PhD

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Medical Director, Biofeedback Laboratory and Pediatric Neuropsychology Service

Department / Division:
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences / Medical Psychology

Address:
932 Morreene Road, Room 170
Durham, NC 27705

Appointment Telephone:
(919) 684-6908

Office Telephone:
(919) 684-6908

Fax Telephone:
(919) 668-2811

• Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1997

• Endocrinology and Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 1997-1999

• BCIAC
• IABMCP

Clinical Interests:
Evaluation and treatment of disorders in which chronic pain is a significant symptom, particularly interested in psychosocial and mental treatment in the context of racial and cultural diversity

Research Interests:
Dr. Edwards is interested in 2 primary areas: Pain and Psychoneuroendocrinology. As it relates to pain, Dr. Edwards is interested in the multiple psychosocial factors including race/ ethnicity and coping that influence the manifestation and experiences of pain. In terms of psychoneuroendocrinology, he is very interested in the dynamic interaction between activity in the nervous system and hormonal system and behavior. Consistent with these interests, Dr. Edwards is currently studying race/ ethnic influences on pain associated with osteoarthritis as well as psychosocial factors that influence pain associated with Sickle Cell Disease. Additionally, he is studying the impact of new drugs for pain and Alzheimer's Disease on racial/ ethnic populations and a new couples and telephone-based intervention for African American men with prostate cancer.

Representative Publications:
Surwit RS, van Tilburg MA, Zucker N, McCaskill CC, Parekh P, Feinglos MN, Edwards CL, Williams P, Lane JD. Stress management improves long-term glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2002 Jan;25(1):30-4. (2002) Abstract

Edwards CL, Fillingim RB, Keefe F. Race, ethnicity and pain. Pain. 2001 Nov;94(2):133-7. (2001) Abstract

Chen JG, Edwards CL, Vidyarthi S, Pitchumoni S, Tabrizi S, Barboriak D, Charles HC, Doraiswamy PM. Learning and recall in subjects at genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2002 Winter;14(1):58-63. (2002) Abstract

Campbell LC, Keefe FJ, McKee DC, Edwards CL, Herman SH, Johnson LE, Colvin OM, McBride CM, Donattuci CF. Prostate cancer in African Americans: relationship of patient and partner self-efficacy to quality of life. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2004 Nov;28(5):433-44. (2004) Abstract

Edwards CL, Scales MT, Loughlin C, Bennett GG, Harris-Peterson S, De Castro LM, Whitworth E, Abrams M, Feliu M, Johnson S, Wood M, Harrison O, Killough A. A brief review of the pathophysiology, associated pain, and psychosocial issues in sickle cell disease. Int J Behav Med. 2005;12(3):171-9. (2005) Abstract

Phan A, Edwards CL, Robinson EL. The assessment of pain and discomfort in individuals with mental retardation. Res Dev Disabil. 2005 Sep-Oct;26(5):433-9. (2005) Abstract

Bennett GG, Wolin KY, Robinson EL, Fowler S, Edwards CL. Perceived racial/ethnic harassment and tobacco use among African American young adults. Am J Public Health. 2005 Feb;95(2):238-40. (2005) Abstract

Edwards, C.L., Feliu, M., Johnson, S., Webster, W., Bennett, G.G., Bishop, D., Samios, V., Ellison-Manuel, T., Martinez, S. (2005). The application of cognitive-behavioral techniques for the management of complicated and persistent gout pain. Ciencias de la Conducta, 20, 89-116 (2005)

Bennett, G.G., Merritt, M.M., Edwards, C.L., Whitfield, K.E., Brandon, D.T., & Tucker, R.D. (2004). Stress, Coping, and Health Outcomes Among African Americans: A Review of the John Henryism Hypothesis. Psychology and Health, 19(3), 369-383 (2004)

Edwards CL, Johnson S, Goli V, Byrd G. Extending the science beyond medication: in response to "Treatment of chronic pain in persons with dementia: an overview" by Robert N. Rubey, MD, MA. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2005 May-Jun;20(3):139-40; author reply 140. (2005) Abstract

Bennett, G.G., Merritt, M.M., Edwards, C.L., Sollers, J.T. (2003). Perceived Racism and Affective responses to ambiguous interpersonal interactions among African American Men. American Behavioral Scientist, 47 (7), 963-976 (2003)

Harrison MO, Edwards CL, Koenig HG, Bosworth HB, Decastro L, Wood M. Religiosity/spirituality and pain in patients with sickle cell disease. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2005 Apr;193(4):250-7. (2005) Abstract

Pells JJ, Presnell KE, Edwards CL, Wood M, Harrison MO, DeCastro L, Johnson S, Feliu M, Canada S, Jonassaint JC, Barker C, Leach-Beale B, Mathis MJ, Applegate K, Holmes A, Byrd G, Robinson E. Moderate chronic pain, weight and dietary intake in African-American adult patients with sickle cell disease. J Natl Med Assoc. 2005 Dec;97(12):1622-9. (2005) Abstract

Merritt MM, Bennett GG Jr, Williams RB, Edwards CL, Sollers JJ 3rd. Perceived racism and cardiovascular reactivity and recovery to personally relevant stress. Health Psychol. 2006 May;25(3):364-9. (2006) Abstract

Whitfield KE, Brandon DT, Robinson E, Bennett G, Merritt M, Edwards C. Sources of variability in John Henryism. J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 Apr;98(4):641-7. (2006) Abstract

Edwards CL, Primm A, Johnson S, Feliu M, O'Garo K, Bennett GG, Robinson E, McDougald C, Byrd G, Harrison O, Whitfield K, Killough AL. Reconsideration of the training of psychiatrists and mental health professionals: helping to make soup. J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 Sep;98(9):1498-500. (2006) Abstract

Wang Y, Chen J, Wang K, Edwards CL. Education as an important risk factor for the prevalence of hypertension and elevated blood pressure in Chinese men and women. J Hum Hypertens. 2006 Nov;20(11):898-900. (2006) Abstract

Edwards C, Whitfield K, Sudhakar S, Pearce M, Byrd G, Wood M, Feliu M, Leach-Beale B, DeCastro L, Whitworth E, Abrams M, Jonassaint J, Harrison MO, Mathis M, Scott L, Johnson S, Durant L, Holmes A, Presnell K, Bennett G, Shelby R, Robinson E. Parental substance abuse, reports of chronic pain and coping in adult patients with sickle cell disease. J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 Mar;98(3):420-8. (2006) Abstract

Campbell LC, Keefe FJ, Scipio C, McKee DC, Edwards CL, Herman SH, Johnson LE, Colvin OM, McBride CM, Donatucci C. Facilitating research participation and improving quality of life for African American prostate cancer survivors and their intimate partners : a pilot study of telephone-based coping skills training. Cancer. 2007 Jan 15;109(2 Suppl):414-24. (2007) Abstract