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Osteopathic Principles and Practices

Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP) research investigates the interconnection between the body's structure and function in osteopathic medicine, particularly focusing on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and its potential effects on health outcomes.

Osteopathic Principles and Practices Research Faculty Directory

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  •   Paula Archer, D.O.

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    Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Contact Dr. Archer for research inquiries.
    •   Contact Information

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      Phone: 423-869-7447
      Office Location: 123
      Email: paula.archer@lmunet.edu

  •   Teanna Moore, D.O.

    Chair of OPP/OMM

    Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine 

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Osteopathic identity in medical students
      • D.O.’s perception before matriculation
    •   Contact Information

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      Phone: 865-338-5768
      Office Location: 227
      Email: teanna.moore@lmunet.edu

  •   Michael Wieting, D.O.

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    Senior Associate Dean

    Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

    Athletics Physician

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      • Sports medicine
    •   Contact Information

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      Phone: 423-869-7148
      Office Location: 343
      Email: michael.wieting@lmunet.edu

  •   Anne Marie Zeller, D.O.

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    Director of the OPP Scholars Program

    Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Sports medicine
      • OMT uses for improving flexibility, proprioception, and balance for injury prevention in collegiate athletes.
      • OMT uses for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
    •   Contact Information

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      Phone: 865-338-5758
      Office Location: 217
      Email: annemarie.zeller@lmunet.edu