Amanda E. Nelson MD MSCR
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related, Spondyloarthropathy
Professor, Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
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100 Eastowne DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone+1 984-974-4191
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Summary
- Amanda Nelson, MD, MSCR is a Rheumatologist located in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Nelson completed her medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, following which she pursued internships, residencies, and fellowships at several notable institutions. Presently, Dr. Nelson is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with concurrent adjunct professorship at the University's Gillings School of Global Public Health. She has expertise in a wide range of areas including osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal ultrasound, rheumatology, clinical research, machine learning, and epidemiology. She's also an active mentor and researcher, with multiple publications in respected journals. Dr. Nelson's contributions to the field have been recognized with awards from the American College of Rheumatology.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Rheumatology, 2006 - 2009
Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2006
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Nuclear Medicine, 2003 - 2004
USA HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Henry Kunkel Early Investigator Award American College of Rheumatology, 2021
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Borderline acceleration in blood epigenetic age of unclear biological importance in knee osteoarthritis progression: Specimens and data from the Osteoarthritis Initiat...Cindy Miranda Brawner, Cassandra Sturdy, Liubov Arbeeva, Yvonne M Golightly, Amanda E Nelson
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2026-03-01 - A novel approach for longitudinal analysis of serum biomarkers of joint metabolism and knee injury in military officers.Liubov Arbeeva, Virginia B Kraus, Amanda E Nelson, Maryalice Nocera, Leigh F Callahan
Plos One. 2026-01-01 - Cross-sectional associations of radiographic multiple joint osteoarthritis and symptoms, laboratory values and the gut microbiota: A multimodal study in humans and pet...Amanda E Nelson, Liubov Arbeeva, Kelly Johnson, Serena Savage-Guin, Tessa Walker
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Contributions of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis and Physical Function to Incident Cardiovascular DiseaseYvonne M Golightly, Joanne M Jordan, Jordan Renner, Amanda E Nelson, Michela Corsi, BioMed Central
Authored Content
- AI and the Future of Rheumatology at ACR 2023November 2023
Press Mentions
New Osteoarthritis Diagnostic Test Developed, but Experts Are SkepticalDecember 18th, 2024
A Clearer Clinical Picture: Exploring Shifts in Use, Cost of Diagnostic ImagingJuly 19th, 2019
Exercise Helps Manage Hip Arthritis PainDecember 11th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Osteoarthritis Research Society InternationalMember
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