Physicians

Medical Director, Biofeedback Laboratory and Pediatric Neuropsychology Service

Departments / Divisions

• Psychiatry / Medical Psychology
• Medicine / Medicine - Hematology

Address
932 Morreene Road, Room 170
Durham, NC 27705

Appointment Telephone
919-684-6908

Office Telephone
919-684-6908

Fax Telephone
919-668-2811

Training

• PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky, 1997

Fellowship

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

Other Training

• BCB, IABMCP

Clinical Interests
Evaluation and treatment of disorders in which chronic pain is a significant symptom; 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.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

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.

• MRTS Inc

Representative Publications
Gibson, RC; Morgan, KA; Abel, WD; Sewell, CA; Martin, JS; Lowe, GA; Haye, WD; Edwards, CL; O'Garo, KN; Reid, ME; Asnani, MR. Locus of control, depression and quality of life among persons with sickle cell disease in Jamaica. Psychology, Health and Medicine. 2013; (2013) Abstract

Aiken-Morgan, AT; Bichsel, J; Allaire, JC; Savla, J; Edwards, CL; Whitfield, KE. Personality as a Source of Individual Differences in Cognition among Older African Americans. Journal of Research in Personality. 2012;46:465-471. (2012) Abstract

Schmechel, DE; Edwards, CL. Fibromyalgia, mood disorders, and intense creative energy: A1AT polymorphisms are not always silent. NeuroToxicology. 2012;33:1454-1472. (2012) Abstract

Bruce, MA; Beech, BM; Edwards, CL; Sims, M; Scarinci, I; Whitfield, KE; Gilbert, K; Crook, ED. Weight status and high blood pressure among low-income African American men. American Journal of Men's Health. 2011;5:255-260. (2011) Abstract

Byrd, GS; Edwards, CL; Kelkar, VA; Phillips, RG; Byrd, JR; Pim-Pong, DS; Starks, TD; Taylor, AL; Mckinley, RE; Li, YJ; Pericak-Vance, M. Recruiting intergenerational African American males for biomedical research Studies: a major research challenge. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2011;103:480-487. (2011) Abstract

Feliu, MH; Crawford, RD; Edwards, L; Wellington, C; Wood, M; Whitfield, KE; Edwards, CL. Neurocognitive testing and functioning in adults sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin: international journal for hemoglobin research. 2011;35:476-484. (2011) Abstract

Feliu, MH; Wellington, C; Crawford, RD; Wood, M; Edwards, L; Byrd, G; Edwards, CL. Opioid management and dependency among adult patients with sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin: international journal for hemoglobin research. 2011;35:485-494. (2011) Abstract

Jonassaint, CR; Siegler, IC; Barefoot, JC; Edwards, CL; Williams, RB. Low life course socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with negative NEO PI-R personality patterns. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011;18:13-21. (2011) Abstract

Mechlin, B; Heymen, S; Edwards, CL; Girdler, SS. Ethnic differences in cardiovascular-somatosensory interactions and in the central processing of noxious stimuli. Psychophysiology. 2011;48:762-773. (2011) Abstract

Edwards, LY; Edwards, CL. Psychosocial treatments in pain management of sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2010;102:1084-1094. (2010) Abstract

Feliu, MH; Edwards, CL. Psychologic factors in the development of complex regional pain syndrome: history, myth, and evidence. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2010;26:258-263. (2010) Abstract

Stanton, MV; Jonassaint, CR; Bartholomew, FB; Edwards, C; Richman, L; DeCastro, L; Williams, R. The association of optimism and perceived discrimination with health care utilization in adults with sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2010;102:1056-1063. (2010) Abstract

Wellington, C; Edwards, CL; McNeil, J; Wood, M; Crisp, B; Feliu, M; Byrd, G; McDougald, C; Edwards, L; Whitfield, KE. Somatization in the conceptualization of sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2010;102:1079-1083. (2010) Abstract

Collins-McNeil, JC; Holston, EC; Edwards, CL; Benbow, D; Ford, Y. Physical activity, depressive symptoms, and social support among African-American women with type 2 diabetes. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. 2009;41:24-43. (2009) Abstract

Edwards, CL; Green, M; Wellington, CC; Muhammad, M; Wood, M; Feliu, M; Edwards, L; Hill, L; Sollers, JJ; Barksdale, C; Robinson, EL; McDougald, CS; Abrams, M; Whitfield, KE; Byrd, G; Hubbard, B; Cola, M; DeCastro, L; McNeil, J. Depression, suicidal ideation, and attempts in black patients with sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2009;101:1090-1095. (2009) Abstract

Sims, RC; Allaire, JC; Gamaldo, AA; Edwards, CL; Whitfield, KE. An examination of dedifferentiation in cognition among African-American older adults. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology. 2009;24:193-208. (2009) Abstract

Whitfield, KE; Kiddoe, J; Gamaldo, A; Andel, R; Edwards, CL. Concordance rates for cognitive impairment among older African American twins. Alzheimer's and Dementia. 2009;5:276-279. (2009) Abstract

Edwards, CL; Bennett, GG; Wolin, KY; Johnson, S; Fowler, S; Whitfield, KE; Askew, S; MacKinnon, D; McDougald, C; Hubbard, R; Wellington, C; Feliu, M; Robinson, E. Misestimation of peer tobacco use: understanding disparities in tobacco use. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2008;100:299-302. (2008) Abstract

Whitfield, KE; Allaire, JC; Belue, R; Edwards, CL. Are comparisons the answer to understanding behavioral aspects of aging in racial and ethnic groups?. Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 2008;63:P301-P308. (2008) Abstract

Whitfield, KE; Allaire, JC; Gamaldo, A; Aiken-Morgan, AT; Sims, R; Edwards, C. Blood pressure and memory in older African Americans. Ethnicity and Disease. 2008;18:181-186. (2008) Abstract

Whitfield, KE; Edwards, CL; Brandon, D; McDougald, C. Genetic and environmental influences on depressive symptoms by age and gender in African American twins. Aging and Mental Health. 2008;12:221-227. (2008) 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;109:414-424. (2007) Abstract

Edwards, CL; Rogers, L. Literacy as the foundation of patient responsibility. Journal of Pain. 2007;8:824-825. (2007) Abstract

Pells, J; Edwards, CL; McDougald, CS; Wood, M; Barksdale, C; Jonassaint, J; Leach-Beale, B; Byrd, G; Mathis, M; Harrison, MO; Feliu, M; Edwards, LY; Whitfield, KE; Rogers, L. Fear of movement (kinesiophobia), pain, and psychopathology in patients with sickle cell disease. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2007;23:707-713. (2007) 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. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2006;98:420-428. (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. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2006;98:1498-1500. (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. Journal of Human Hypertension. 2006;20:898-900. (2006) Abstract

Bennett, GG; Wolin, KY; Robinson, EL; Fowler, S; Edwards, CL. Perceived racial/ethnic harassment and tobacco use among African American young adults. American Journal of Public Health. 2005;95:238-240. (2005) Abstract

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. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. 2005;20:139-140. (2005) 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. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2005;12:171-179. (2005) Abstract

Harrison, MO; Edwards, CL; Koenig, HG; Bosworth, HB; Decastro, L; Wood, M. Religiosity/spirituality and pain in patients with sickle cell disease. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 2005;193:250-257. (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. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2005;97:1622-1629. (2005) Abstract

Phan, A; Edwards, CL; Robinson, EL. The assessment of pain and discomfort in individuals with mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2005;26:433-439. (2005) 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. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2004;28:433-444. (2004) 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. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 2002;14:58-63. (2002) Abstract

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;25:30-34. (2002) Abstract

Edwards, CL; Fillingim, RB; Keefe, F. Race, ethnicity and pain. Pain. 2001;94:133-137. (2001) Abstract