MSI 361: Musculoskeletal and integumentary block

Class Program
Credits 3

This course examines the etiology, epidemiology, predisposing factors, pathophysiology, and classification of common major musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Relate clinical signs and symptoms, result of laboratory diagnostic tests, and radiological changes with underlying pathogenesis of common major musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Describe the principles of deferential diagnosis and clinical investigations of musculoskeletal and skin disorders. Discuss the mechanism of action of drugs used in the management of common major musculoskeletal and skin diseases.