Academics
Recognized by professional colleagues as an expert in his field, Dr. Nelson serves in the editorial board or as a reviewer for medical and scientific journals such as below to name a few:
  • Pediatric Neurology Briefs
  • Journal of Neonatal Research and Pediatrics Care
  • Global Scientific Research Journals
  • Neurological Disorders and Therapeutics
  • Journal of Perinatology and Pediatrics
  • E-Cronicon Neurology Journal
  • Jacobs Journal of Headache
  • American Research Journal of Pediatrics
  • Journal of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience
  • Global Pediatric Health​

Dr. Nelson is also Chief Editor
​of Medscape Pediatric Neurology.

Publications

See current CV for updated info.
  • Gerstein, B; Nelson, S. Counseling the increased risk of epilepsy in pediatric autism spectrum disorder. Madridge Intl J of Case Reports & Studies, 2018.
  • ​​Rife, E; Dunbar, A; Nelson, S; Andersson, HC. Stippled Chondral Calcifications of the Patellae in Zellweger Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2018.
  • Smiley, K; Gerstein, B; Nelson, S. Unveiling the Autism Epidemic. J Neurol Clin Neurosci. 2017;1(1): 16.
  • Rife, E; Dunbar, A; Nelson, S; Andersson, HC. Stippled Chondral Calcifications of the Patellae in Zellweger Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2017. [Accepted]
  • Bembry, W; Anderson, M; Nelson, S. Congenital Syphilis: The Great Pretender Strikes Back. A case report. Clin Pediatr. 2017. [Accepted] ​
  • ​Gadomski, T; Bolton, M; Alfadhel, M; Dvorak, C; Ogunsakin, O; Nelson, S; Morava, E. ALG13-CDG in a male with seizures, normal cognitive development and normal transferrin isoelectric focusing. Am J  Med Genet Part A. 2017. Aug 2017. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Gu, S; Dyer, A; McCarville, P; Hess, A; Akingbola, O; Singh, D; El-Dahr, J; Nelson, S. An unusual cause of frequent, sudden, transient, unexplained falls and new-onset status epilepticus - Case Report and Review of Literature. Clin Pediatr. Apr 2017. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Dawson, E; Singh, D; Armstrong, C; Maatouk, O; Akingbola, O; Nelson, S. Asymptomatic mycoplasma infection causing acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis – case report and review of literature. Clin Pediatr. 2016; 55:185-8. 
  • Cody, JT; Valtier, S; Nelson, SL. Amphetamine excretion profile following multidose administration of mixed salt amphetamine preparation. J Anal Toxicol. 2004; 28: 563-74. 
  • Cody, JT; Valtier, S; Nelson, SL. Amphetamine enantiomer excretion profile following administration of adderall. J Anal Toxicol. 2003; 27:485-92. 
  • Analysis of Mutations Induced in Human Cells Exposed to High and Low Doses of Radiation.  Copyright 1996. Dissertation for Ph.D. at UCR in Biomedical Sciences.
  • Grosovsky, AJ; Parks, KK; Giver, CR; Nelson, SL. Clonal analysis of delayed karyotypic abnormalities and gene mutations in radiation-induced genetic instability. Mol Cell Biol. 1996; 16:6252-62. 
  • Nelson, SL; Parks, KK; Grosovsky, AJ. Ionizing radiation signature mutations in human cell mutants induced by low-dose exposures. Mutagenesis.1996; 11:275-9. 
  • Giver, CR; Nelson, SL; Cha, MY; Pongsaensook, P; Grosovsky, AJ. Mutational spectrum of X-ray induced TK- human cell mutants. Carcinogenesis.1995; 16:267-75.
  • Nelson, SL; Jones, IM; Fuscoe, JC; Burkhart-Schultz, K; Grosovosky, AJ. Mapping the end points of large deletions affecting the hprt locus in human peripheral blood cells and cell lines. Radiat Res.1995; 141:2-10. 
  • Nelson, SL; Giver, CR; Grosovsky, AJ.  Spectrum of X-ray-induced mutations in the human hprt gene. Carcinogenesis.1994; 15:495-502. 
  • Giver, CR; Nelson, SL; Grosovsky, AJ. Spectrum of spontaneous HPRT- mutations in TK6 human lymphoblasts. Environ Mol Mutagen.1993; 22:138-46.
  • Nelson SL. Acute cerebellar ataxia. Medlink. Updated 1/15. Available at: http://www.medlink.com/medlinkcontent.asp
  • Nelson SL. Extracerebral fluid collections in infants. Medlink. Updated 1/15.  Available at: http://www.medlink.com/
  • Nelson SL. Hydrocephalus. Medscape. Updated 8/13. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com
  • Nelson SL. Frontal lobe syndromes. Medscape. Updated 8/13. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com
  • Nelson SL. Developmental coordination disorder. Medscape. Updated 8/13.  Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com
  • Nelson SL. Free and total carnitine. Medscape. Updated 2/13. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com
  • Nelson SL. Split cord malformation. Medlink. Updated 1/13. Available at: http://www.medlink.com/
  • Nelson SL. Seizure presenting in childhood. Medlink. Updated 12/12. Available at: http://www.medlink.com/
  • Nelson SL. Tethered spinal cord. Medlink. Updated 10/12.  Available at: http://www.medlink.com/
  • Nelson SL. Megalencephaly. Medlink. Updated 9/12. Available at:  http://www.medlink.com/
  • Smart J, Nelson S, Doherty J. Planning a Life in Medicine. Random House, 2005. 
  • Co-author, Biology MCAT Notes and Passages. Princeton Review, 1998.
  • Co-author, Biology MCAT Notes and Passages. HyperLearning, 1996.

Abstracts

  • Gu, S; Barbiero, L; Nelson, S. The Trouble with Letting Go: Neonate with Hypotonia. 2018 Southern Regional Meeting.
  • Nelson, S. Adolescent Male With Academic Failure. 2018 Southern Regional Meeting.
  • Nelson, S. The Genetics of Epilepsy. 2018 Southern Regional Meeting.
  • Whitney B, Anderson M, Nelson S. Congenital Syphilis: The Great Pretender Strikes Back. 2017 Southern Society for Pediatric Research Regional Meeting.
  • Nelson S. Adrenoleukodystrophy: Consider in Boys with Academic Failure. 2017 Southern Society for Pediatric Research Regional Meeting.
  • Rife E, Nelson S, Andersson H, Dunbar A. Radiographic and Genomic Findings in a Consanguinous Zellweger Patient. 2017 Southern Society for Pediatric Research Regional Meeting.
  • Gu S, Dyer A, McCarville P, Hess A, Akingbola O, Singh D, El-Dahr J, Nelson S. An Unusual Cause of Frequent Falls and New-Onset Status Epilepticus - Case Report and Review of Literature. 2017 Southern Society for Pediatric Research Regional Meeting.
  • ​Nelson S. Genetics of Epilepsy. SPNS, 2016.
  • Ewers E, Nelson SL, Stagliono D. Bannwarth’s Syndrome: A Unique Presentation of Neuroborreliosis in an Adolescent Patient. USPS, AAP, 2013.
  • Lozada LE, Nylund CM, Gorman GH,  Eide M, Eberly MD, Hisle-Gorman E, Goudie A, Nelson SL, Erdie-Lalena C, Huillet A, Kuehn D. Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia as a Risk Factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Retrospective Cohort Study. USPS, AAP, 2013.
  • Nelson SL. Acute LSD Intoxication in Two Patients from Breath Spray: Case Presentation to Illustrate Approach to Children with Altered Mental Status. SPR, 2011.
  • Cody JT, Valtier S, Nelson SL. Amphetamine excretion profile following multidose administration of mixed salt amphetamine preparation. USPS, AAP, 2003. 
  • Cody JT, Valtier S, Nelson SL. Amphetamine enantiomer excretion profile following administration of adderall. USPS, AAP, 2002.

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