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Interests
Theo is a medical anthropologist with research interests in African culture, medical pluralism, tropical infectious disease, reproductive health, and substance abuse. He specializes in the peoples and cultures of the Senegambia Region of West Africa, Ethiopia, and the United States, particularly African Americans.
He plans to begin research concerning traditional medicine usage among the Dakarkari of northern Nigeria in December.
Theo earned his PhD in 2006 from the University of Kentucky and a MPH in public health from the University of Illinois in 1998.
Courses Taught
- Culture and Society
- Introduction to African Culture
- Medical Anthropology
Selected Publications
- 2007 “Antenatal Care Delivery, Coverage and Access in The Gambia: Qualitative Phase.” A Report Prepared for the Centre for Innovation Against Malaria
- 2004 “The Relationship Between Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS” The Well Woman: Newsletter of The Foundation for Research on Women’s Health, Productivity, and The Environment. January-June 2004 5:11
Honors and Awards
- 2003-2004. Fulbright Scholarship, Institute of International Education, United States Department of State
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