Melissa Blank, PhD

[2019]

Blank, M.D., Pearson, J., Cobb, C.O., Felicione, N.J., Hiler, M., Spindle, T.R., & Breland, A.B., (in press). What individual-level factors predict electronic cigarette nicotine delivery? Tobacco Control.

Ozga-Hess, J.E., Felicione, N.J., Ferguson, S., Dino, G., Elswick, D., Whitworth, C., Turiano, N., & Blank, M.D. (in press). Piloting a clinical laboratory method to evaluate the influence of potential modified risk tobacco products on smokers’ quit-related motivation, choice, and behavior. Addictive Behaviors.

Felicione, N.J., Enlow, P., Elswick, D., Long, D.M., Sullivan, C.S., & Blank, M.D. (2019). A pilot investigation of the effect of electronic cigarettes on smoking behavior among opioid-dependent smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 91, 45-50. PMID: 30006020.

[2018]

Ozga, J.E., Felicione, N.J., Blank, M.D., & Turiano, N. (2018). Cigarette smoking mediates the association between future thinking and norepinephrine level. Addictive Behaviors, 87, 33-38. PMID: 29940389.

Ozga, J.E., Felicione, N.J., Elswick, D., & Blank, M.D. (2018). Acute effects of snus in never tobacco users: A pilot study. The American Journal of Drug & Alcohol Abuse, 44(1), 113-119. PMID: 27929684.

[2017]

Blank, M.D., Ferris, K.A., Metzger, A., Gentzler, A., Duncan, C., Jarrett, T., & Dino, G. (2017). Physical activity and quit motivation moderators of adolescent smoking reduction. American Journal of Health Behavior, 41(4), 419-427. PMID: 28601101.

[2016]

Blank, M.D., Breland, A., Cobb, C.O., Spindle, T., Ramôa, C., & Eissenberg, T. (2016). Clinical laboratory evaluation of electronic cigarettes: methodological challenges. Tobacco Regulatory Science, 2(4), 426-439. PMID: 28819633

Blank, M.D., Breland, A., Enlow, P.T., Duncan, C., Metzger, A., & Cobb, C.O. (2016). Measurement of smoking behavior: comparison of self-reports, returned cigarette butts, and toxicant levels. Experimental & Clinical Psychopharmacology, 24(5), 348-355. PMID: 27347741

Nasim, A., Guy, M., Soule, E., Cobb, C.O., Blank, M.D., & Eissenberg, T. (2016). Characteristics and patterns of Black&Mild use among African American smokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 18(5), 842-849.  PMID: 26615202

Harrell, P.T., Lin, H.Y., Park, J.Y., Blank, M.D., Drobes, D.J., & Evans, D.E. (2016). Dopaminergic genetic variation moderates the effect of nicotine on cigarette reward. Psychopharmacology, 233(2), 351-360. PMID: 26497691

Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O., Eissenberg, T., & Nasim, A. (2016). Acute effects of “hyping” a Black&Mild cigarillo. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 18(4), 460-469. PIMD: 25782456

[2015]

Blank, M.D., & Eissenberg, T. (2015).  Commentary on Brose et al. (2015). Protecting individual and public health by regulating electronic cigarette nicotine delivery. Addiction, 110(7), 1169-1170. PIMD: 26094498

Chen, X., Aggen, S.H., Chen, J., Li, L, Kendler, K., Blank, M.D., Eissenberg, T. (2015). Genetic risks to nicotine dependence predict negative mood and affect in current non-smokers. Scientific Reports, 5, 9521. PMID: 25826680

Cobb, C.O., Blank, M.D., Morlett, A., Shihadeh, A., Jaroudi, E., Karaoghlanian, N., Kilgalen, B., Austin, J., Weaver, M.F., & Eissenberg, T. (2015). Comparison of puff topography, toxicant exposure, and subjective effects in low- and high-frequency waterpipe users: a double-blind, placebo-control study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 17(6), 667-674. PMID: 25257982

Nasim, A., Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O., & Eissenberg, T. (2015). Adolescent former cigarette smokers’ vulnerability to other tobacco products. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 24(2), 113-118.

Cobb, C.O., Nasim, A., Jentink, K., & Blank, M.D. (2015). The role of caffeine in the alcohol consumption behaviors of college students. Substance Abuse, 26, 1-9. PMID: 24965056

[2014]

Nasim, A., Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O., Berry, B.M., Kennedy, M.G., & Eissenberg, T. (2014). How to freak a Black & Mild: a multi-study analysis of YouTube videos illustrating cigar product modification. Health Education Research, 29(1), 41-57. PMID: 24162926

MacQueen, D., Heckman, B., Blank, M.D., Janse Van Rensburg, K., Park, J., Drobes, D.J., & Evans, D.E. (2014). Variation in the alpha 5 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit gene predicts cigarette smoking intensity as a function of nicotine content. The Pharmacogenomics Journal, 14(1), 70-76. PMID: 23358500

Blank, M.D., Brown, K.W., Goodman, R.J., & Eissenberg, T. (2014). An observational study of group waterpipe use in a natural environment. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 16(1), 93-99. PMID: 23943842

[2013]

Oliver, J.A., Blank, M.D., Van Rensburg, K.J., MacQueen, D.A., Brandon, T.H., & Drobes, D.J. (2013). Nicotine interactions with low-dose alcohol: pharmacological influences on smoking and drinking motivations. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(4), 1154-1165. PMID: 24364618

Drobes, D.J., MacQueen, D.A., Blank, M.D., Saladin, M.E., & Malcolm, R.J. (2013). Effects of intravenous nicotine on prepulse inhibition in smokers and nonsmokers’ relationship with familial smoking. Psychopharmacology, 229(2), 285-294. PMID: 23624809

Nasim, A., Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O., & Eissenberg, T. (2013). 37(1), 25-31. PMID: 22943098

Cobb, C.O., Vansickel, A., Blank, M.D., Jentink, K., & Eissenberg, T. (2013). Indoor air quality in VA waterpipe cafés. Tobacco Control, 22(5), 338-343. PMID: 22447194

[2012]

Nasim, A., Blank, M.D., Berry, B., & Eissenberg, T. (2012). Cigar use misreporting among youth: data from the 2009 Youth Tobacco Survey, Virginia. Preventing Chronic Disease, 9, E42. PMID: 22261252

MacQueen, D., Heckman, B., Blank, M.D., Janse Van Rensburg, K., Evans, D., & Drobes, D. (2012). Transient compensatory smoking in response to placebo cigarettes. Psychopharmacology, 223(1), 47-54. PMID: 22427021

Nasim, A., Khader, Y., Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O., & Eissenberg, T.  (2012). Trends in alternative tobacco use among light, moderate, and heavy smokers in adolescence, 1999-2009. Addictive Behaviors, 37(7), 866-870. PMID: 22464872

Nasim, A. Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O. & Eissenberg, T. (2012). Patterns of alternative tobacco use among adolescent cigarette smokers.  Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 124, 26-33. PMID: 22209307

Shihadeh, A., Salman, R., Jaroudi, E., Saliba, N., Sepetdjian, E., Blank, M.D., Cobb, C.O. & Eissenberg, T. (2012). Does switching to a tobacco-free waterpipe product reduce toxicant intake? A crossover study comparing CO, NO, PAH, volatile aldehydes, “tar”, and nicotine levels. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 50(5), 1494-1498. PMID: 22406330

[2011]

Blank, M.D., Nasim, A., Hart, A., & Eissenberg, T. (2011). Acute effects of cigarillo smoking.  Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 13(9), 874-879. PMID: 21504888

Blank, M.D., Cobb, C., Kilgalen, B., Austin, J., Weaver, M.F., Shihadeh, A., & Eissenberg, T. (2011). Acute effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking: a double-blind, placebo-control study.  Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 116(1-3), 102-109. PMID: 21277706

[2010]

Bhat, J.D., Blank, M.D., Balster, R.L., Nichter, M., & Nichter, M.  (2010). Areca nut dependence among chewers in a South Indian community who do not also use tobacco.  Addiction, 105(7), 1303-1310.  PMID: 20642513

Blank, M.D. & Eissenberg, T.  (2010). Evaluating oral, non-combustible potential reduced exposure products for smokers.  Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 12(4), 336-343. PMID: 20159791

[2009]

Blank, M.D., Disharoon, S., & Eissenberg, T.  (2009). Comparison of methods for measurement of smoking behavior: mouthpiece-based computerized devices versus direct observation.  Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 11(7), 896-903. PMID: 19525207

[2008]

Abrams, K.A., Zvolensky, M., Dorflinger, L., Galatis, A., Blank, M.D., & Eissenberg, T.  (2008). Fear reactivity to bodily sensations among heavy smokers and non-smokers. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 16(3), 230-239. PMID: 18540783

Blank, M.D., Deshpande, L.D., & Balster, R.L.  (2008). Availability and characteristics of areca nut products in the U.S.  Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 40(3), 309-313. PMID: 19004423

Blank, M.D., Sams, C.L., Weaver, M.F., & Eissenberg, T.  (2008). Nicotine delivery, cardiovascular profile, and subjective effects of an oral tobacco product for smokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 10(3), 417-421. PMID: 18324559

[2007]

Blank, M.D., Kleykamp, B.A., Jennings, J.M., & Eissenberg, T.  (2007). Caffeine’s influence on nicotine’s effects in non-smokers. American Journal of Health Behavior, 31(5), 473-483. PMID: 17555378

[2006]

Evans, S.E., Blank, M.D., Sams, C., Weaver, M.F., & Eissenberg, T.  (2006). Transdermal nicotine-induced tobacco abstinence symptom suppression: nicotine dose and smokers’ gender.  Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 14(2), 121-135. PMID: 16756416

[2005]

Kleykamp, B.A., Jennings, J.M., Blank, M.D., & Eissenberg, T. (2005). The effects of nicotine on attention and working memory in never-smokers. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 19(4), 433-438. PMID: 16366815