Amy P. Murtha, MD
Vice Chair, Office of Research Support in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Departments / Divisions- Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Chairman Office
Address
DUMC 3967
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-668-7430 (Consultations), 919-684-2471 (Returning Patients)
Office Telephone
919-681-5220
Fax Telephone
919-681-7861 (Administration), 919-681-1397 (Clinical Records, Prescriptions)
- MD, Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1992
- OB/GYN, Duke University Medical Center, 1992-1996
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 1996-1998
Clinical Interests
High-risk obstetrics, pre-term labor, infections, premature rupture of membranes
Research Interests
Progesterone and preterm birth prevention
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
Serum markers of infection
Apoptosis in fetal membranes
This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.
- Columbia Laboratories Inc
- TherRx
- Watson Pharmaceuticals
Representative Publications
Murtha AP, Sinclair T, Hauser ER, Swamy GK, Herbert WN, Heine RP. Maternal serum cytokines in preterm premature rupture of membranes. Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jan;109(1):121-7.
(2007)
Abstract
Ruma MS, Moise KJ Jr, Kim E, Murtha AP, Prutsman WJ, Hassan SS, Lubarsky SL. Combined plasmapheresis and intravenous immune globulin for the treatment of severe maternal red cell alloimmunization. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Feb;196(2):138.e1-6.
(2007)
Abstract
Boggess KA, Beck JD, Murtha AP, Moss K, Offenbacher S. Maternal periodontal disease in early pregnancy and risk for a small-for-gestational-age infant. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 May;194(5):1316-22.
(2006)
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Mills AA, Yonish B, Feng L, Schomberg DW, Heine RP, Murtha AP. Characterization of progesterone receptor isoform expression in fetal membranes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Oct;195(4):998-1003.
(2006)
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Murtha AP, Kaplan AL, Paglia MJ, Mills BB, Feldstein ML, Ruff GL. Evaluation of a novel technique for wound closure using a barbed suture. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 May;117(6):1769-80.
(2006)
Abstract
Murtha AP, Nieves A, Hauser ER, Swamy GK, Yonish BA, Sinclair TR, Heine RP. Association of maternal IL-1 receptor antagonist intron 2 gene polymorphism and preterm birth. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Nov;195(5):1249-53.
(2006)
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Offenbacher S, Boggess KA, Murtha AP, Jared HL, Lieff S, McKaig RG, Mauriello SM, Moss KL, Beck JD. Progressive periodontal disease and risk of very preterm delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;107(1):29-36.
(2006)
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Brancazio LR, Murtha AP, Heine RP. Prevention of recurrent preterm delivery by 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate. N Engl J Med. 2003 Sep 11;349(11):1087-8; author reply 1087-8.
(2003)
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Murtha AP, Boggess KA, Jimmerson CE, Greig PC, Herbert WN. Umbilical venous D-dimer concentrations with and without labor. Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Aug;92(2):184-6.
(1998)
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Murtha AP, Greig PC, Jimmerson CE, Herbert WN. Maternal serum interleukin-6 concentration as a marker for impending preterm delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Feb;91(2):161-4.
(1998)
Abstract
Murtha AP, Greig PC, Jimmerson CE Roitman-Johnson B, Allen J, Herbert WNP. "Maternal serum interleukin -6 concentrations in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes and evidence of infection." Amer J Obstet Gynecol 1996.
(1996)
Murtha AP, Greig PC, Jimmerson CE, Roitman-Johnson B, Allen J, Herbert WN. Maternal serum interleukin-6 concentrations in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes and evidence of infection. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Oct;175(4 Pt 1):966-9.
(1996)
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