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      Ekta Gupta Image

      Ekta Gupta Sharma, M.D.

      Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine

      About Dr. Gupta

      Dr. Gupta Sharma obtained her medical degree at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in May of 2011. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital – Western Pennsylvania Medical Consortium in Pittsburgh, PA from 2011-2012. She then proceeded to Houston where she completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation training at the Baylor College of Medicine/ University of Texas at Houston PM&R Alliance from 2012-2015.

      On completion of her residency training, Dr. Gupta Sharma accepted an appointment to the Department of Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Current research interests include prehabilitation for cancer patients prior to surgery, spasticity management, patient outcome measures, and functional improvement in cancer patients.

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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX

      Associate Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2011Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, US, Medicine, MD
      2007Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, US, Economics, BA

      Postgraduate Training

      2012-2015Clinical Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine/UT at Houston Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Alliance, Houston, Texas
      2011-2012Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Med Consortium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

      Licenses & Certifications

      2025Basic Life Support
      2024Florida Telehealth
      2023DEA
      2018American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Brain Injury Medicine
      2016American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      2015Texas Medical Board
      2012Texas Medical Board
      2011Pennsylvania Medical License

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Adjunct Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2025 - 2026

      Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2025

      Assistant Professor, Palliative, Integrative and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2025

      Instructor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2016

      Intramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Culture of Mobility, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - 2026

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Medical Records Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2025

      Member, MD Anderson Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2024

      Member, Clinical Effectiveness (CE) Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Falls Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2026Houstonia Top Doctors, Houstonia Top Doctors
      2024Innovators & Influencers Honoree, AAPM&R
      2024Texas Super Doctors, Super Doctors
      2023Texas Super Doctors, Super Doctors
      2007 - 2024Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Northwestern University
      2004 - 2011Honors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University

      Professional Memberships

      Society of Integrative Oncology

      2024 - Present

      American Society of Clinical Oncology

      2023 - Present

      Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

      2018 - Present

      International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

      2018 - Present

      Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society

      2015 - Present

      Harris County Medical Society/Texas Medical Association

      2015 - Present

      Association of Academic Physiatrists

      2013 - Present

      Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project

      2013 - 2015

      American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

      2012 - Present

      American Medical Association

      2010 - 2015

      American Medical Women's Association Chapter at Feinberg

      2008 - 2009

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2025. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral Neuropathy: Etiology and Treatments. Conference. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Medical Center. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2025. CIPN: Diagnosis and Treatment. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine/ University of Texas-Houston. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2025. Increasing Rehabilitation Access for Cancer Survivors. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center / TIRR Memorial Hermann. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2019. Physiatrist and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function before and after Inpatient Rehabilitation. Poster. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center / TIRR Memorial Hermann. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2016. Paraneoplastic Syndrome as a Cause of Polyradiculopathy in a Patient with Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma. Poster. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center / TIRR Memorial Hermann. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2014. Standardizing the Process of Healthcare Sign-Out to Improve Accuracy, Patient Care and Safety. Poster. Baylor College of Medicine/ University of Texas-Houston. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2013. The Role of Methylphenidate for Cancer-Related Fatigue. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2013. Improving Resident Sign-out by Adapting a Secure Online System. Poster. Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston. Houston, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2026. Cancer Rehabilitation Board Review. Invited. PM&R Board Review Course. New York City, New York, US.
      2. 2025. Cancer Rehabilitation Community: Trajectory for Stem Cell Rehabilitation. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
      3. 2025. Tools to Increase Rehabilitation Access for Cancer Survivors. Conference. Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP). Phoenix, Arizona, US.
      4. 2024. Characteristics of Integrative Oncology Referrals during Cancer Rehabilitation. Poster. SIO 21st International Conference. Costa Mesa, CA, US.
      5. 2024. Cancer Rehabilitation Overview and Outpatient Management. Invited. Mount Sinai PM&R Residency Program. NYC, NY, US.
      6. 2024. Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Invited. Rush University PM&R Residency program. Chicago, IL, US.
      7. 2024. Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Invited. UPMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Didactics. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
      8. 2024. Safety Considerations for Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Conference. Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP). Orlando, FL, US.
      9. 2023. Introduction to Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Invited. Penn State Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents Lectures. Hershey, PA, US.
      10. 2023. Use of Scrambler Therapy to Treat Debilitating Neuropathic Pain in a Patient with Rosai-dorfman Disease: A Case Report. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). New Orleans, LA, US.
      11. 2023. Impact of Botulinum Toxin on Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Case Report. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). New Orleans, LA, US.
      12. 2023. Frequency and characteristics of integrative oncology (IO) consults in patients with cancer receiving inpatient rehabilitation. Poster. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Boston, MA, US.
      13. 2022. Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Invited. Sunrise Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      14. 2022. Changes in Patterns of Referral for Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients due to COVID-19. Poster. MASCC/ISOO. Boston, MA, US.
      15. 2022. Rehabilitation in Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease. Invited. BMT Infonet Survivorship Symposium. Chicago, IL, US.
      16. 2021. Disparities in Healthcare of Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, US.
      17. 2021. The Future of Spasticity Management in Cancer. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, US.
      18. 2021. New Technologies in Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, US.
      19. 2021. Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatments. Invited. Sunrise PM&R Cancer Rehabilitation Lectures. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      20. 2019. Why Prehabilitation SHOULD be a Core Skill of a Cancer Physiatrist. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Antonio, TX, US.
      21. 2019. Barriers to Physical Activity in Cancer Patients. Poster. MASCC/ISOO 2019 Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer. San Francisco, CA, US.
      22. 2018. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. Poster. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX, US.
      23. 2018. Follow Ups and Next Steps: Advancing PM&R BOLD Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine Think Tank (Oral Presentation). Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Chicago, IL, US.
      24. 2018. A Case Report on Communication between Oncologists and Physiatrists in Establishment of Functional Prognosis. Poster. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY, US.
      25. 2017. Global Physical Performance: Steroid Myopathy as a Model. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Denver, CO, US.
      26. 2016. Functional Gains after Diagnosis of Central Pontine Myelinolysis due to Hypophosphatemia in a Leukemia Patient on an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: A Case Report. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. New Orleans, LA, US.
      27. 2015. Paraneoplastic Syndrome as a Cause of Polyradiculopathy in a Patient with Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma. Poster. Association of Academic Physiatrists. San Antonio, TX, US.
      28. 2014. Intramuscular Hematoma as a Cause of Loss of Range of Motion after Trauma: A Case Report. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, CA, US.
      29. 2014. Implementing a Secure Online Physician Sign-out Tool: Can Technology Influence Behavior and Improve Accuracy?. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, CA, US.
      30. 2014. Improving Resident Sign-out by Adapting a Secure Online System. Poster. Association of Academic Physiatrists. Nashville, TN, US.
      31. 2009. Class I HDAC inhibitor SNDX-275 selectively induces apoptosis and inhibits NF-κB signaling pathway in CTCL cell lines and patients' Sézary cells. Conference. American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2026. The Impact of Emotional and Physical Symptoms on Adherence In A Prehabilitation Program. Conference. MASCC/ISOO 2026 Annual Meeting. Melbourne, AU.
      2. 2022. Risk factors for Falls at a Major Tertiary National Cancer Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Conference. European Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
      3. 2018. The Use of Wearable Exercise Tracker in Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Poster. AOCPRM. SkyCity, NZ.
      4. 2018. Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes and Feasibility in Lymphoma Patients Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: A Case Series. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologia. Poster. European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
      5. 2018. Physiatrist and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function after Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. MASCC/ISOO. Vienna, AT.
      6. 2017. Incorporating Multi-modality Prehabilitation into Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Ovarian Cancer Patients. Poster. McGill University Health Centre. Montreal, CA.
      7. 2016. Inpatient Falls at a Tertiary National Cancer Center. Poster. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Adelaide, AU.
      8. 2009. LBH-589 inhibits NF-κB signaling pathway and synergizes with bexarotene to induce apoptosis in CTCL cell lines and patients’ Sézary cells. Poster. CLF/ISCL Symposium at the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting. Montreal, CA.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2026. PM&R Board Review for Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2025. Cancer Rehabilitation for PM&R Boards. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2024. Integrative Oncology and Cancer Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2024. Cancer Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2023. Cancer Rehabilitation: Review for Boards. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2022. Cancer Related Fatigue (Panel). Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2022. Board Review for Cancer Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2021. General Overview to Cancer Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2021. Cancer Rehabilitation: Pearls for Boards. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2020. Cancer Rehabilitation: Basic Overview for Boards. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2020. Basics of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2019. Cancer Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2019. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Nephropathy (Oral Presentation). Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2018. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2018. Cancer Rehabilitation: Current Scope of Practice and Future Research. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2018. Brain Tumor Rehabilitative Therapies. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2018. Cancer Rehabilitation: Introduction, Concerns and Trends. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2017. Basics of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Pain Fellowship. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2017. Rehabilitative Therapies. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      20. 2017. Cancer Rehabilitation Cases. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      21. 2016. A Brief Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
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      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Gupta E, Lopez G, Narayanan S, Tennison JM, Elahi I, Rozman de Moraes A, Fellman B, Bruera E. Frequency and Characteristics of Integrative Oncology Referrals for Patients with Cancer Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation. Integr. Cancer Ther 23, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39498495.
      2. Ng AH, Tennison J, Fu JB, Gupta E, Lu Z, Bruera E. Predictors of a Preference for Telemedicine Virtual Visits in Patients Undergoing Cancer Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(9):835-839, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38529616.
      3. Cheng JT, Obaisi O, Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu JB, Bruera E, Collaco A, Szewczyk N, Popat UR, Ngo-Huang A. The Role of Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a Multidisciplinary Prehabilitation Program for Older Adults before Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(8):710-715, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38207179.
      4. Gupta E, Lee C, Ng A, Bruera E. Pain relief with elastic therapeutic taping. BMJ Support Palliat Care 0(e3):1-3, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 34853128.
      5. Gupta E, Ng AH, Rozman de Moraes A, Fu JB, Tennison JM, Ahmed M, Fellman BM, Bruera E. Changes in Patterns of Referral for Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients due to COVID-19: A Retrospective Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(1):10.1097/PHM.0000000000002331, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37602564.
      6. Gupta E, Tennison JM, Shin KY, Fu JB, Rozman de Moraes A, Naqvi SMA, Fellman B, Bruera E. Frequency, Characteristics, and Risk Factors for Falls at an Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. JCO Oncol Pract 19(9):OP2300188, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37339393.
      7. Fu JB, Gupta E, Morishita S, Andersen CR, Ngo-Huang AT, Engle JP, Guo Y. Frequency and Reasons for Unplanned Transfer to the Primary Acute Care Service of Inpatient Rehabilitation Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients. Support Care Cancer 31(2):122, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36653554.
      8. Ng A, Gupta E, Bansal S, Fontillas RC, Amos CE, Williams JL, Dibaj S, Bruera E. Cancer Patients' Perception of Usefulness of Wearable Exercise Trackers. PM R 13(8):845-851, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32844592.
      9. Gupta E, Ng AH, Fu JB, Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Bansal S, Park M, Bruera E. Cancer Rehabilitation Providers and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function after Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM R 13(7):729-736, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33470547.
      10. Gupta E, Fu JB, Bruera E. A Case Report on the Communication between Oncologists and Physiatrists in the Establishment of Functional Prognosis while Undergoing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy. J Med Life 13(1):94-97, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32341708.
      11. Ng AH, Gupta E, Bianty J, Williams JL, Bruera E. Calf measurements screening for deep vein thrombosis in acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 26(1):1-5, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      12. Ng AH, Gupta E, Fontillas RC, Bansal S, Williams JL, Park M, Liu D, Fu JB, Yadav RR, Bruera E. Patient Reported Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation. PM R 9(11):1135-1143, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28461228.

      Review Articles

      1. Tennison JM, Gupta Sharma E, Lee R, Dev R, Farris DP, Bruera E. Peripheral Edema in Advanced Cancer: Mechanisms and Management-A Scoping Review. J Palliat Med:10966218261440404, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42010910.
      2. Gupta E, Mitchell CH, Ngo-Huang A, Manne R, Stout NL. Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Reduce Disparities Among Individuals with Cancer: Insights for Rehabilitation Professionals. Curr Oncol Rep 25(6):659-669, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36995533.
      3. Parke SC, Ng A, Martone P, Gerber LH, Zucker DS, Engle J, Gupta E, Power K, Sokolof J, Shapar S, Bagay L, Becker BE, Langelier DM. Translating 2019 ACSM Cancer Exercise Recommendations for a Physiatric Practice: Derived Recommendations from an International Expert Panel. PM R 14(8):1-14, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34213826.

      Abstracts

      1. Cheng J, Obaisi O, Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu J, Bruera E, Collaco A, Szewcyzk N, Popat U, Ngo-Huang A. The Role of Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a Multidisciplinary Prehabilitation Program for Older Adults before Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      2. Gupta E, Lopez G, Fu JB, Narayanan S, Tennison J, Bruera E. Frequency and characteristics of integrative oncology (IO) consults in patients with cancer receiving inpatient rehabilitation. ASCO 19(11 Suppl), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      3. Fu JB, Gupta E, Guo Y. The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post-Radiation Breast Cancer Survivors with Shoulder Pain 103(12):e115-e116, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      4. Gupta E, Ng A, Rozman de Moraes A, Fu J, Tennison J, Ahmed M, Fellman B, Bruera E. Changes in Patterns of Referral for Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients Due to Covid-19. MASCC/ISOO 30(1 Suppl):1/2007. e-Pub 2022.
      5. Fu J, Gupta E. Return to the Primary Acute Care Service of Glioblastoma Multiforme Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients 102(10):e48, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      6. Ng A, Gupta E, Bansal S, Fontillas R, Williams J, Dibaj S, Bruera E. Cancer patients' perception of usefulness with wearable exercise tracker. Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium (ASCO Palliative) 36(34 Suppl), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      7. Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu J, Ng A, Ngo-Huang A, Nelson M, Silver J, Zucker D, Bruera E. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients 99(12):E191, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      8. Fu JB, Gupta E. Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes and Feasibility in Lymphoma Patients Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: A Case Series. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologia, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      9. Ngo A, Fontillas R, Gupta E, Sahai S, Popvich S, Andrabi T, French K. Implementing prehabilitation as part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) efforts at a comprehensive cancer center: A team-based approach 36:137, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      10. Gupta E, Ng A, Fu J, Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Park M, Shin K, Guo Y, Bruera E. Physiatrist and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function After Inpatient Rehabilitation. Supportive Care in Cancer 26(2 Suppl):39-364, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      11. Gupta E, Fu JB. Functional Gains after Diagnosis of Central Pontine Myelinolysis due to Hypophosphatemia in a Leukemia Patient on an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: A Case Report, 2016 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, New Orleans, LA. PM&R 8(9 Suppl):252, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27673041.
      12. Shin KY, Nelson B, Gupta E. Inpatient Falls at a Tertiary National Cancer Center, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Support Care Cancer 24(1 Suppl):S233, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27137212.
      13. Gupta E, Fu JB. Paraneoplastic Syndrome as a Cause of Polyradiculopathy in a Patient with Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma, 2015 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 94(3 Suppl 1), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25679295.
      14. Dhah S, Frando M, Gupta E, Swearingen A, Thakur S. Implementing a Secure Online Physician Sign-out Tool: Can Technology Influence Behavior and Improve Accuracy? American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting. PM&R 6(9):S388, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      15. Gupta E, Bloodworth D, Harrell J. Intramuscular Hematoma as a Cause of Loss of Range of Motion after Trauma: A Case Report, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting. PM&R 6(9 Suppl):276, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      16. Gupta E, Zeider R, Frando M, Mega B, Dhah S. Improving Resident Sign-out with a Secure Online System, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 93(3 Suppl):a16, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24556996.
      17. Zhang C, Zhang X, Trynosky T, Molavi S, Gupta E, Villa-Prados A, Duvic M. LBH-589 inhibits NF-κB signaling pathway and synergizes with bexarotene to induce apoptosis in CTCL cell lines and patients' Sézary cells. J Invest Dermatol 129 Suppl 1(S42):252, 2009. e-Pub 2009.

      Book Chapters

      1. Fricke B, Ngo-Huang A, Gupta E. Rehabilitation Textbook. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 4th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2022.
      2. Molinares D, Parke S, Gupta E. Cancer of the Lymphoid, Hematopoietic, and Related Tissue. In: Cancer Rehabilitation. Springer Books, 97-110, 2020.
      3. Gupta E, Kurtevski S, Wilson A, Ngo-Huang A. Rehabilitation Textbook. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 5th edition. McGraw-Hill.
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