Assistant Vice President for Continuing Education
Professor of Internal Medicine
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, Missouri, USA
Phone: 660-627-1776
E-mail: lcleaver@atsu.edu
Education
1976 |
Doctor of Osteopathy |
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville |
Biography
Research Interest
- Clinical: Complex general dermatology, Eczemas, Atopic dermatitis, Pruritus (Itch); Rosacea/Acne; Scleroderma. Dermatological oncology; Bullous dermatoses, wound healing, metabolic diseases and skin, sclerotherapy. Translational medicine. Dermatology Consultant for depts..: internal medicine, transplantation, surgery, gynecology/obstetrics. Organization of Grand rounds
- Basic science: Neuroimmunology, Inflammation, Pruritus, G protein-coupled receptor signalling, neuropeptide receptors, Protease-activated receptors, transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels, Peptidases; non-melanoma skin cancer, cytokine receptors, Systems medicine; signal transduction, genomics, proteomics, confocal laser scan microscopy, FACS
Professional Activities:
Teaching and Experience:
| 1992-Present | Professor, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, USA |
| 1988-Present | Associate Dean of Continuing Osteopathic Medical Education, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, USA |
| 1986-Present | Private Practice Physician/Dermatology Specialty, Kirksville, Missouri, USA |
| 1986-Present | Department Chairman Dermatology, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, USA |
| 1986-1992 | Associate Professor, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, USA |
| 1986-1988 | General Practice |
| 1988-1989 | Director, Division of Family Medicine |
| 1982-1985 | Clinical Instructor, University of California Irvine, Canada |
Professional Organizations:
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic Foundation
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic College of Family Practitioners
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermatologic Foundation
- International Society of Dermatology
- Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons
- Council for Nail Disorders
- Missouri Dermatology Society
- International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Awards & Honors:
| 2006-Present | Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, American Osteopathic Association |
| 2002-Present | Bureau of Specialist |
| 2001-Present | Secretary/Treasurer, American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology |
| 1991-2000 | Committee to Postdoctoral Training |
| 1992 | Elected Fellow, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology |
| 1991 | Received Daniel Koprince Education Award for Outstanding Presentation |
| 1992 | Awarded A.T. Still Staff Award for Excellence in Teaching, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| 1990 | Nominee of Ten Outstanding Young Americans, Missouri Jaycees |
| 1989 | Awarded “Lifesaver of the Year” recognition |
| 1989 | Selected one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans, Missouri Jaycees |
| 1988 | Received Public Education Award for “Sun Sense” Brochure |
Publications
- Kollmann E, Cleaver D, Cleaver L, Cleaver J. Regression of Nevi After Candida Injection for the Treatment of Verruca Vulgaris. Pediatr Dermatol. 2016 Dec 16.
- Harris M, Cook C, Cleaver L, Weyer C. Carbon arc lamp non-solar UV-B radiation and mathematical comparison to solar UV-B as a cause of basal cell carcinoma. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):161-4.
- Cleaver JL, Cleaver NJ, Cleaver LJ. Targetoid hemosiderotic hemangioma: a case report of multiple asymptomatic lesions. Cutis. 2013 Aug;92(2):91-3.
- Rivera AE, Webb JM, Cleaver LJ. The Webb and Rivera (WAR) score: a preoperative Mohs surgery assessment tool. Arch Dermatol. 2012 Feb;148(2):206-10.
- Bary P, Kuriata MA, Cleaver LJ. Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis: a case report and unconventional source of infection. Cutis 1999 Mar;63(3):173-5
- Cleaver LJ. Appropriate use of topical antimicrobial agents for the skin. Osteopathic Medical News 1991 June.
