Melissa Lewis

Cooper-Khan, R. S., Frankovich, A. N., Thompson, C. A., Thomovsky, S. A., & Lewis, M. J. (2024). Clinical Findings and Outcome in 30 Dogs with Presumptive or Confirmed Nerve Sheath Tumors. Veterinary Sciences, 11(5), 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11050192

Lewis, M. J. (2024). Electrodiagnostic testing in dogs with disorders of the spinal cord or cauda equina. The Veterinary Journal, 304, 106082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106082

Togawa, G., Lewis, M. J., & Devathasan, D. (2024). Outcome in paraplegic dogs with or without pain perception due to thoracolumbar fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy or acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1406843

Lewis, M. J., Early, P. J., Bergman, R., Love, K., & Nelson, N. (2024). Quantification of metallic artifact on CT associated with titanium pedicle screws. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1448188

Ostrager, A., Bentley, R. T., Lewis, M. J., & Moore, G. E. (2024). Survival in dogs with meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown etiology with and without lesions detected by magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 38(4), 2204–2213. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17109

Linder, J., Mehra, J., Miller, S., Lewis, M. J., Bentley, R. T., & Thomovsky, S. (2024). Use of levetiracetam for the successful treatment of suspected myoclonic seizures: five dogs (2016‐2022). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 65(6), 402–408. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13719

Lewis, M. J., Thomovsky, S. A., & Moore, G. E. (2023). Adaptation of land treadmill scoring system for underwater treadmill in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. The Veterinary Journal, 300-302, 106039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106039

Mehra, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., Guadiano, P., Steiner, J. M., Moore, G. E., & Lewis, M. J. (2023). Double‐blinded placebo‐controlled clinical trial of prophylactic omeprazole in dogs treated surgically for acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(2), 586–597. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16642

Olby, N. J., Olby, N., Moore, S., Brisson, B., Fenn, J., Flegel, T., … Tipold, A. (2022). ACVIM</scp> consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 36(5), 1570–1596. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16480

Olby, N. J., Moore, S. A., Brisson, B., Fenn, J., Flegel, T., Kortz, G., … Tipold, A. (2022). ACVIM</scp>consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 36(5), 1570–1596. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16480

Devathasan, D., Murakami, M., Miller, M. A., Thomovsky, S. A., & Lewis, M. J. (2022). Case Report: Recurrence of an Extradural Spinal Epidermoid Cyst Following Surgical Excision in a Dog. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.871023

Lewis, M. J., Bowditch, J., Laflen, B., Perry, N., Yoquelet, R., & Thomovsky, S. A. (2022). Pilot Study on Feasibility of Sensory-Enhanced Rehabilitation in Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.921471

Amaral Marrero, N. P., Thomovsky, S. A., Linder, J. E., Bowditch, J., Lind, M., Kazmierczak, K. A., … Lewis, M. J. (2022). Static Body Weight Distribution and Girth Measurements Over Time in Dogs After Acute Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.877402

Lewis, M. J., Shomper, J. L., Williamson, B. G., Vansteenkiste, D. P., Bibi, K. F., Lim, S. H. Y., … Coates, J. R. (2021). Brain diffusion tensor imaging in dogs with degenerative myelopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(5), 2342–2349. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16248

Lewis, M. J., Shomper, J. L., Williamson, B. G., Vansteenkiste, D. P., Bibi, K. F., Lim, S. H. Y., … Coates, J. R. (2021). Brain diffusion tensor imaging in dogs with degenerative myelopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(5), 2342–2349. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16248

Mehra, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., Moore, G. E., & Lewis, M. J. (2021). Clinical Features and Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Complications in Dogs Treated Surgically for Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.785228

Hong, H. P., Thomovsky, S. A., Lewis, M. J., Bentley, R. T., & Shelton, G. D. (2021). Clinical characteristics of non‐infectious inflammatory myopathy in the boxer dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 62(9), 765–774. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13350

Linder, J. E., Thomovsky, S., Bowditch, J., Lind, M., Kazmierczak, K. A., Breur, G. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2021). Development of a simple method to measure static body weight distribution in neurologically and orthopedically normal mature small breed dogs. BMC Veterinary Research, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02808-x

Linder, J. E., Thomovsky, S., Bowditch, J., Lind, M., Kazmierczak, K. A., Breur, G. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2021). Development of a simple method to measure static body weight distribution in orthopedically and neurologically normal mature small breed dogs. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-62185/v2

Lewis, M. J., Jeffery, N. D., & Olby, N. J. (2020). Ambulation in Dogs With Absent Pain Perception After Acute Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Injury. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00560

Bray, K. Y., Early, P. J., Olby, N. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2020). An update on hemilaminectomy of the cranial thoracic spine: Review of six cases. Open Veterinary Journal, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v10i1.4

Bray, K. Y., Early, P. J., Olby, N. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2020). An update on hemilaminectomy of the cranial thoracic spine: Review of six cases. Open Veterinary Journal, 10(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v10i1.4

Granger, N., Olby, N. J., & Nout-Lomas, Y. S. (2020). Bladder and Bowel Management in Dogs With Spinal Cord Injury. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.583342

Fenn, J., & Olby, N. J. (2020). Classification of Intervertebral Disc Disease. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.579025

Jeffery, N. D., Olby, N. J., & Moore, S. A. (2020). Clinical Trial Design—A Review—With Emphasis on Acute Intervertebral Disc Herniation. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00583

Moore, S. A., Tipold, A., Olby, N. J., Stein, V., & Granger, N. (2020). Current Approaches to the Management of Acute Thoracolumbar Disc Extrusion in Dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00610

Spitzbarth, I., Moore, S. A., Stein, V. M., Levine, J. M., Kühl, B., Gerhauser, I., & Baumgärtner, W. (2020). Current Insights Into the Pathology of Canine Intervertebral Disc Extrusion-Induced Spinal Cord Injury. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.595796

Linder, J. E., Thomovsky, S., Bowditch, J., Lind, M., Kazmierczak, K. A., Breur, G. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2020). Development of a Simple Method to Measure Static Body Weight Distribution in Neurologically Normal Small Breed Dogs. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-62185/v1

da Costa, R. C., De Decker, S., Lewis, M. J., & Volk, H. (2020). Diagnostic Imaging in Intervertebral Disc Disease. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.588338

Lewis, M. J., Granger, N., & Jeffery, N. D. (2020). Emerging and Adjunctive Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury Following Acute Canine Intervertebral Disc Herniation. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.579933

Lewis, M. J., Early, P. J., Mariani, C. L., Munana, K. R., & Olby, N. J. (2020). Influence of Duration of Injury on Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Acute Canine Spinal Cord Injury. JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 37(21), 2261–2267. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.6786

Lewis, M. J., Early, P. J., Mariani, C. L., Munana, K. R., & Olby, N. J. (2020). Influence of Duration of Injury on Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Acute Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 37(21), 2261–2267. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.6786

Crawford, K. C., Dreger, D. L., Shelton, G. D., Ekenstedt, K. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2020). Juvenile‐onset motor polyneuropathy in Siberian cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(6), 2595–2604. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15963

Crawford, K. C., Dreger, D. L., Shelton, G. D., Ekenstedt, K. J., & Lewis, M. J. (2020). Juvenile‐onset motor polyneuropathy in Siberian cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(6), 2595–2604. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15963

Olby, N. J., da Costa, R. C., Levine, J. M., & Stein, V. M. (2020). Prognostic Factors in Canine Acute Intervertebral Disc Disease. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.596059

Schreeg, M. E., Evans, B. J., Allen, J., Lewis, M. C., Luckring, E., Evola, M., … Tokarz, D. A. (2019). Cardiac Leiomyosarcoma in a Cat Presenting for Bilateral Renal Neoplasia. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY, 168, 19–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2019.02.005

Lewis, M. J., Williams, K. D., Langley, T., Jarvis, L. M., Sawicki, G. S., & Olby, N. J. (2019). Development of a Novel Gait Analysis Tool Measuring Center of Pressure for Evaluation of Canine Chronic Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 36(21), 3018–3025. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.6479

Lewis, M. J., Williams, K. D., Langley, T., Jarvis, L. M., Sawicki, G. S., & Olby, N. J. (2019). Development of a Novel Gait Analysis Tool Measuring Center of Pressure for Evaluation of Canine Chronic Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 36(21), 3018–3025. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.6479

Trumpp, K. M., Parsley, A. L., Lewis, M. J., Camp, J. W., Jr., & Taylor, S. D. (2019). Presumptive tick paralysis in 2 American Miniature horses in the United States. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 33(4), 1784–1788. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15540

Lewis, M. J. (2019). Spinal Cord Injury. In L. Cohn & E. Cote (Eds.), Cote’s Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Lewis, M. J., Laber, E., & Olby, N. J. (2019). Predictors of Response to 4-Aminopyridine in Chronic Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 36(9), 1428–1434. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2018.5975

Lewis, M. J., Laber, E., & Olby, N. J. (2019). Predictors of Response to 4-Aminopyridine in Chronic Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 36(9), 1428–1434. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2018.5975

Lewis, M. J., & Olby, N. J. (2017). Development of a clinical spasticity scale for evaluation of dogs with chronic thoracolumbar spinal cord injury. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 78(7), 854–861. https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.78.7.854

Lewis, M. J., & Olby, N. J. (2017). Development of a clinical spasticity scale for evaluation of dogs with chronic thoracolumbar spinal cord injury. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 78(7), 854–861. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.78.7.854

Lewis, M. J., Cohen, E. B., & Olby, N. J. (2017). Magnetic resonance imaging features of dogs with incomplete recovery after acute, severe spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord, 56(2), 133–141. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-017-0004-8

Lewis, M. J., Cohen, E. B., & Olby, N. J. (2017). Magnetic resonance imaging features of dogs with incomplete recovery after acute, severe spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord, 56(2), 133–141. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-017-0004-8

Lewis, M. J., Yap, P.-T., McCullough, S., & Olby, N. J. (2018). The Relationship between Lesion Severity Characterized by Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Motor Function in Chronic Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 35(3), 500–507. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5255

Lewis, M. J., Yap, P.-T., McCullough, S., & Olby, N. J. (2018). The Relationship between Lesion Severity Characterized by Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Motor Function in Chronic Canine Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 35(3), 500–507. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5255

Lewis, M. J., Howard, J. F., Jr, & Olby, N. J. (2017). The Relationship between Trans-Lesional Conduction, Motor Neuron Pool Excitability, and Motor Function in Dogs with Incomplete Recovery from Severe Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 34(21), 2994–3002. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5012

Lewis, M. J., Howard, J. F., Jr, & Olby, N. J. (2017). The Relationship between Trans-Lesional Conduction, Motor Neuron Pool Excitability, and Motor Function in Dogs with Incomplete Recovery from Severe Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 34(21), 2994–3002. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5012

Lewis, M. J., Olby, N. J., Early, P. J., Mariani, C. L., Muñana, K. R., Seiler, G. S., & Griffith, E. H. (2016). Clinical and Diagnostic Imaging Features of Brain Herniation in Dogs and Cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30(5), 1672–1680. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14526

Lewis, M. J., Olby, N. J., Early, P. J., Mariani, C. L., Muñana, K. R., Seiler, G. S., & Griffith, E. H. (2016). Clinical and Diagnostic Imaging Features of Brain Herniation in Dogs and Cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30(5), 1672–1680. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14526

Oura, T. J., Early, P. J., Jennings, S. H., Lewis, M. J., Tobias, J. R., & Thrall, D. E. (2013). Canine Choroid Plexus Tumor with Intracranial Dissemination Presenting as Multiple Cystic Lesions. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2013, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/759054

Lewis, M., Olby, N. J., Sharp, N. J. H., & Early, P. (2013). Long‐Term Effect of Cervical Distraction and Stabilization on Neurological Status and Imaging Findings in Giant Breed Dogs With Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy. Veterinary Surgery, 42(6), 701–709. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950x.2013.12034.x

Lewis, M., Olby, N. J., Sharp, N. J. H., & Early, P. (2013). Long‐Term Effect of Cervical Distraction and Stabilization on Neurological Status and Imaging Findings in Giant Breed Dogs With Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy. Veterinary Surgery, 42(6), 701–709. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950x.2013.12034.x

Malik, S. Z., Lewis, M., Isaacs, A., Haskins, M., Van Winkle, T., Vite, C. H., & Watson, D. J. (2012). Identification of the Rostral Migratory Stream in the Canine and Feline Brain. PLoS ONE, 7(5), e36016. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0036016

Malik, S. Z., Lewis, M., Isaacs, A., Haskins, M., Van Winkle, T., Vite, C. H., & Watson, D. J. (2012). Identification of the Rostral Migratory Stream in the Canine and Feline Brain. PLoS ONE, 7(5), e36016. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0036016

Lewis, M. J., Williams, D. C., & Vite, C. H. (2011). Evaluation of the electroencephalogram in young cats. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 72(3), 391–397. https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.72.3.391

Lewis, M. J., Williams, D. C., & Vite, C. H. (2011). Evaluation of the electroencephalogram in young cats. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 72(3), 391–397. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.72.3.391

Gordon, P. H., Cheung, Y.-K., Levin, B., Andrews, H., Doorish, C., Macarthur, R. B., … Tria, T. C. D. S. (2008). A novel, efficient, randomized selection trial comparing combinations of drug therapy for ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 9(4), 212–222. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/17482960802195632

Gordon, P. H., Wang, Y., Doorish, C., Lewis, M., Battista, V., Mitsumoto, H., & Marder, K. (2007). A screening assessment of cognitive impairment in patients with ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 8(6), 362–365. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482960701500817

Gordon, P. H., Wang, Y., Doorish, C., Lewis, M., Battista, V., Mitsumoto, H., & Marder, K. (2007). A screening assessment of cognitive impairment in patients with ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 8(6), 362–365. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/17482960701500817

Lewis, M., & Gordon, P. H. (2007). Lou Gehrig,
            <i>Rawhide,
            and 1938. Neurology, 68(8), 615–618. https://doi.org/10.1212/01.wnl.0000254623.04219.aa

Lewis, M., & Gordon, P. H. (2007). Lou Gehrig,
            <i>Rawhide,
            and 1938. Neurology, 68(8), 615–618. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1212/01.wnl.0000254623.04219.aa