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Electronic resources marked with an asterisk are provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library. Resources marked with two asterisks are provided by DISCUS and the Charleston County Public Library.
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Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior
In Library | Home Access
Substance abuse, social issues, disease and conditions.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine*
In Library | Home Access
Includes information on alternative and complementary medical practices, recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, and medicinal uses for plants and herbs.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer*
In Library | Home Access
Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Diets
In Library | Home Access
Covering dieting concepts, historical approaches and public health.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders*
In Library | Home Access
Provides information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine*
In Library | Home Access
Provides information on medical disorders and concepts which includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health
In Library | Home Access
Covers 150 mental disorders with entries concerning identification and treatment.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library**
In Library | Home Access
Encyclopedias and specialized reference e-books for multi-disciplinary research. |
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Hands on Health*
In Library | Home Access
Health resources in South Carolina, medical information and assistance. |
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Health & Wellness Resource Center*
In Library | Home Access
Health assessment tools, Drug & Herb Finder, Health News. |
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Health Reference Center - Academic*
In Library | Home Access
Articles on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition, diseases, etc. |
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Nursing Resource Center*
In Library | Home Access
Student centered resource with nursing e-books, guides and journals.
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Salem Health
In Library | Home Access
Medical encyclopedia and self-help guides.
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Best of the Web
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Lookup Medical Info: Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Find a Doctor: AMA Physician Select On-Line Doctor Finder
National Library of Medicine
KidsHealth
This site focuses on health issues for kids and teens plus has a section for parents. Includes fun games and the information is written at age appropriate levels.
Hands on Health
Local resources on diseases and conditions relevant to South Carolinians.
General Health Information
Encyclopedia, find doctors, hospitals, health organizations, health news, health tools, and more.
WebMD: Health A-Z
Easy-to-understand information on hundreds of diseases and conditions. Each topic includes description, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and related articles.
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