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, preterm 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 faculty member (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
- Guidepoint Global
- Ther Rx
- 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. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007;109:121-127.
(2007)
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Ruma, MS; Moise, KJ; 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. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007;196:138.e1-138.e6.
(2007)
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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. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2006;194:1316-1322.
(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. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2006;195:998-1003.
(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. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2006;117:1769-1780.
(2006)
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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. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2006;195:1249-1253.
(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. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2006;107:29-36.
(2006)
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Brancazio, LR; Murtha, AP; Heine, RP. Prevention of recurrent preterm delivery by 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate. New England Journal of Medicine. 2003;349:1087-1088.
(2003)
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Murtha, AP; Boggess, KA; Jimmerson, CE; Greig, PC; Herbert, WN. Umbilical venous D-dimer concentrations with and without labor. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1998;92:184-186.
(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. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1998;91:161-164.
(1998)
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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. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1996;175:966-969.
(1996)
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