David E. Thomas, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Pediatrics

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

• MD, Louisiana State University, School of Medicine, 1987
• PhD, Louisiana State University, 1983

Thomas, D.E. and R.E., Beadle. Pharmacokinetics of Small Doses of 3- Methylindole given to Horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 1985, 46:1619-1624.

Thomas, D.E. and R. E. Beadle, Pulmonary Dynamics of 3- Methylindole Toxicity in Horses.

Thomas D.E., Pedigo, N.W., R.E. Beadle and J.I. Palwlusiow Specific Binding of 3Methylindole and O-Aminoacetophenone to Murine Muscarinic receptors; A Role in Production of Pneumo Toxicity.

Turk, M.S.M., Thomas, D.E. Effects of Phenobarbital and Pipernoal Butoxide on 3- Methylindole Toxicosis in Ponies. American Journal of Veterinary Research 1986; 47: 901905.

Thomas, D.E., Tepper, J.S., Stevens, M.A., Dowd, S.A., Costa, D.L., Koller, B.A., and Boucher, R.C. Characterization of the Static and Dynamic Functions of the Respiratory System in the murine model of  Cystic Fibrosis. 

Thomas, D.E., et al. Characterization of the Inflammatory Response of Adenoviral Gene Therapy Vectors in Murine Lung. 
 
Thomas, D.E., Goulet, J., and Koller, B.A Characterization of airway reactivity of the 5- Lipoxygenase Knockout Mouse. 
 
Thomas, D.E. et al, Bedside Overnight Oximetry in Children with Airway Anomalies Utilizing Graphical User Interface Technology.
 
Lee, R, Thomas, D.E., Clinical Outcomes Comparing Conventional Spacers with the MistAssist Inspiratory Control Delivery System for Treatment of Asthma. In preparation (Abstract presented ATS April 1999.
 
Fisher, B, Thomas D, and Peterson B: Hypertonic saline lowers raised intracranial pressure in children after head trauma, J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 1992; 4:4-10.
 
Thomas, D.E., MD, PhD, FAAP, FCCP, Gordon, S. T., MD, FAAP, Melton, J.A. , MD, FAAP, Funes, C.M., MD, FAAP, Collinsworth, H.,J. MD, FAAP and Vicari, R.C. MD, FAAP; Pediatricians’ Experiences 80 Miles Up the River: Baton Rouge Pediatricians’ Experiences Meeting the Health Needs of Evacuated Children, PEDIATRICS Vol. 117 No. 5 May 2006, pp. S396-S401.

Credeur DP1, Mariappan N2, Francis J1, Thomas D3, Moraes D3 and Welsch MA1 (FACSM); Influence of Sleep Quality on Antioxidant Status, Vascular Function and Physical Performance in Chronic Heart Failure Louisiana State University1, Pennington Biomedical Research Center2 and  Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center3, Baton Rouge LA: American College of Sports Medicine.
 
Daniel P. Credeur1, Nithya Mariappan2, Joseph Francis1, David Thomas3, Denzil Moraes3, Michael A. Welsch1; Louisiana State University1; Pennington Biomedical Research Center2 and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center3, Baton Rouge, LA: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
 
David E Thomas, Daniel P Credeur: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Techniques to Evaluate Exercise Intolerance: Chapter 12: Diagnostic Tests in Pediatric Pulmonology: Applications and Interpretation. 2014.

 HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Nominated for Outstanding Dissertation at LSU- 1983 

Allied Health Naval Medical Scholarship (4 years) 

Helmut Redetski Memorial Pharmacology Award 1987 

Navy Commendation Medal April 1992 for Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Teacher of the year, Pediatric Residents Program, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Children’s Health Center Charette, 1999

USNR Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding achievement Naval Medical Center

Portsmouth Children’s Health Center Charette, 1995-2000
 

Medical Specialties

• General Pediatrics
• Pediatric Pulmonology

Board Certifications

• Pediatric Pulmonology, American Board of Pediatrics
• Sleep Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Special Training

• Fellowship, Fellow Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy
  University of North Carolina, 1995
• Residency, Pediatric Residency
  Naval Hospital, 1990