* Publications of Columbia Pacific University Grad Dr. Frank G. Shellock

Jerry Bergman reports that he has encountered numerous Columbia Pacific University graduates who have done well in academia. One such success is Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D., FACC, FACSM. Dr. Shellock is Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. Shellock is also a research scientist at the world renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Jerry reviewed the publication record of Dr. Shellock, and from a single search located the following articles:

Shellock, F.G., D.J. Schaefer, and C.J. Gordon. 1986. “Effect of a 1.5 T Static Magnetic Field on Body Temperature of Man.� Official Journal of the Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine / Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 3(4):644-647.
______. 1986. “Monitoring during MRI. An Evaluation of the Effect of High-Field MRI on Various Patient Monitors.� Medical Electronics, 17(4):93-97.
______, D.J. Schaefer, W. Grundfest, and J.V. Crues. 1986. “Thermal Effects of High-Field (1.5 Tesla) Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine. Clinical Experience Above a Specific Absorption Rate of 0.4 W/kg.� Acta Radiologica Supplementum, 369:514-516.
______, C.J. Gordon and D.J. Schaefer. 1986. “Thermoregulatory Responses to Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head at 1.5 Tesla: Lack of Evidence for Direct Effects on the Hypothalamus.� Acta Radiological. Supplement, 369:512-513.
______. 1987. “Biological Effects of MRI.� Diagnostic Imaging, 9:96-101.
______. 1988. “Corneal Temperature Changes Induced by High-Field-Strength MR Imaging With a Head Coil.� Radiology, 167(2):809-811.
______ and John V. Cures. 1988. “High-Field Strength MR Imaging and Metallic Biomedical Implants: An Ex Vivo Evaluation of Deflection Forces.� American Journal of Roentgenology. Vol. 151.
______. 1988. “MR Imaging of Metallic Implants and Materials: A Compilation of the Literature.� American Journal of Roentgenology, 151:811-814.
______, J.H. Mink, J.M. Fox. 1988. “Patellofemoral Joint: Kinematic MR Imaging to Assess Tracking Abnormalities.� Radiology, 168(2):551-553.
______. and John V. Crues. 1988b. “Temperature Changes Caused by Clinical MR Imaging of the Brain With a Head Coil.� American Journal of Neuroradiology, 9:287-291.
______, D.J. Schaefer, and J.V. Crues. 1989. “Alterations in Body and Skin Temperatures caused by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Is the Recommended Exposure for Radio frequency Radiation too Conservative?� The British Journal of Radiology, 62(742):904-909.
______. 1989. “Biological Effects and Safety Aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.� Magnetic Resonance Quarterly, 5(4):243-261.
______, D.J. Schaefer and John V. Crues. 1989. “Exposure to a 1.5 Tesla Static Magnetic Field Does Not Alter Body and Skin Temperatures in Man.� Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 11:xxx).
______, et al. 1989. “Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of Patellar Tracking.� Physician and Sports Medicine, 17:99.
______ and B.D. Pressman. 1989. “MR Imaging of the Tempromandibular Joint: Improvements in the Imaging Protocol.� American Journal of Neuroradiology, 10:598.
______ and H. Bierman. 1989. “The Safety of MRI.� The Journal of the American Medical Association, 261(23):3412.
______, A.L. Deutsch, and J.H. Mink. 1990. “Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Injuries to Bone and Articular Cartilage. Emphasis on Radiographically Occult Abnormalities.� Orthopaedic Review, 19(1):66-75.
______, T. Fukunaga, J.H. Mink, and V.R. Edgerton. 1991. “Exertion Muscle Injury: Evaluation of Concentric Versus Eccentric Actions with Serial MR Imaging.� Radiology, 179(3):659-664.
______ and J.L. Fleckenstein, J.L. 1991. “Exertional Muscle Injuries: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation.� Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 3(4):50-70.
______, J.H. Mink, A. Deutsch, and B.D. Pressman. 1991. “Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Joints: Techniques and Clinical Applications.� Magnetic Resonance Quarterly, 7(2):104-135.
______. 1991. “Patellofemoral Joint Abnormalities in Athletes: Evaluation by Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.� Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 3(4):71-95.
______ and E. Kanal. 1991. “Policies, Guidelines, and Recommendations for MR Imaging Safety and Patient Management. SMRI Safety Committee.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 1(1):97-101.
______ K. McCully, W.J. Bank, and J.D. Posner. 1992. “The Use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Evaluate Muscle Injury.� Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24(5):537-542.
______, D. Stoller, and J.V. Crues. 1996. “MRI of the Shoulder: A Rational Approach to the Reporting of Findings.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 6(1):268-270.
______, D. L. Rubin, D.L.; K.L. Falk, M.J. Sperling, M. Ross, et al. 1997. “A Multicenter Clinical Trial of Gadolite Oral Suspension as a Contrast Agent for MRI.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 7(5):865-872.
______ and R. C. Hartwell. 1997. “MRI of Cervical Fixation Devices: Sensation of Heating Caused by Vibration of Metallic Components.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 7(4):771-772.
______, W. Feske, C. Frey, and Michael R. Terk. 1997. “Peroneal Tendons: Use of Kinematic MR Imaging of the Ankle to Determine Subluxation.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 7(2):451-454.
______, L. P. Bendel, and M. Steckel. 1997. “The Effect of Mechanical Deformation on Magnetic Properties and MRI Artifacts of Type 304 and Type 316L Stainless Steel.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 7(6):1170-1173.
______ and V.J. Shellock. 1998. “Cardiovascular Catheters and Accessories: Ex vivo Testing of Ferromagnetism, Heating, and Artifacts Associated with MRI.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 8(6):1338-1342.
______. 1998. “Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Knee and Patellofemoral Joint.� Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 14(6):658-661.
______ and E. Kanal. 1998. “MRI Interaction with Tattoo Pigments.� Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 101(4):1150-1151.
______, Christopher M. Powers, and M. Pfaff. 1998. “Quantification of Patellar Tracking Using Kinematic MRI.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 8(3):724-732.
______, K.R. Stone, and J.V. Crues. 1999. “Development and Clinical Application of Kinematic MRI of the Patellofemoral Joint Using an Extremity MR System.� Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(6):788-791.
______, Christopher M. Powers, T.V. Beering, D.E. Garrido, R.M. Goldbach, and T. Molnar. 1999. “Effect of Bracing on Patellar Kinematics in Patients with Patellofemoral Joint Pain.� Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(12):1714-1720.
______, and J.M. Horrigan, J.H. Mink, and A.L. Deutsch. 1999. “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Muscle Usage Associated with Three Exercises for Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation.� Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(10):1361-1366.
______ and A. Kangarlu. 2000. “Aneurysm Clips: Evaluation of Magnetic Field Interactions with an 8.0 T MR System.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 12(1):107-111.
______. 2000. “Effect of a Patella-Stabilizing Brace on Lateral Subluxation of the Patella: Assessment of Using Kinematic MRI.� The American Journal of Knee Surgery, 13(3):137-142.
______ and J.L. Fleckenstein. 2000. “Muscle Physiology and Pathophysiology: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation.� Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, 4(4):459-479.
______ and A.M. Sawyer-Glover. 2000. “Pre-MRI Procedure Screening: Recommendations and Safety Considerations for Biomedical Implants and Devices.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 12(1):92-106.
______, M.B. Edward, and K.M. Taylor. 2000. “Prosthetic Heart Valves: Evaluation of Magnetic Field Interactions, Heating, and Artifacts at 1.5 T.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 12(2):363-369.
______, J.M. Bert, H.M. Fritts, C.R. Gundry, R. Easton, and J.V. Crues 34d. 2001. “Evaluation of the Rotator Cuff and Glenoid Labrum using a 0.2-Tesla Extremity Magnetic Resonance (MR) System: MR Results Compared to Surgical Findings.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 14(6):763-770.
______. 2001. “Metallic Neurosurgical Implants: Evaluation of Magnetic Field Interactions, Heating, and Artifacts at 1.5-Tesla.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 14(3):295-299.
______. 2001. “Metallic Surgical Instruments for Interventional MRI Procedures: Evaluation of MR Safety.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 13(1):152-157.
______, K. Kulig, Christopher M. Powers, and Michael R. Terk. 2001. “The Effects of Eccentric Velocity on Activation of Elbow Flexors: Evaluation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.� Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(2):196-200.
______, Samuel R. Ward, Michael R. Terk, Gretchen B. Salsich, and Christopher M. Powers. 2002. “Assessment of Patellofemoral Relationships using Kinematic MRI: Comparison between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 16(1):69-74.
______, Ali R. Rezai, Daniel Finelli, John A. Nyenhuis, Greg Hrdlicka, et al. 2002. “Neurostimulation Systems for Deep Brain Stimulation: In Vitro Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Related Heating at 1.5 Tesla.� Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 15(3):241-250.