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Work in Progress

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Type: patient education, full color

Objective: Illustration is part of a series of illustrations for a poster depicting Retinopathy of Prematurity. Physicians will utilize this poster while explaining the condition of ROP to parents of newborns.

© 2020 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis in Newborns

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a question testing nursing students’ understanding of and ability to identify acrocyanosis in newborns.

© 2020 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Rare Genetic Diseases

“Rare Genetic Diseases: Nature’s Experiments on Human Development,” Lee, C. E., Singleton, K. S., Wallin, M., & Faundez, V. iScience, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101123

Figure for Rare Genetic Diseases Article

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication.

© 2020 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Wound Healing

Stages of Wound Healing

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a USMLE question testing physicians’ understanding of the factors involved in the progression of wound healing.

© 2020 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Histoplasmosis Pathogenesis

Pathogenesis of Histoplasmosis

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a question testing nursing students’ understanding of the development of histoplasmosis.

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Brainstem Corridors

Images depict surgical approaches for brainstem access and accompany text in a chapter of the Neurosurgical Atlas.

Image 1 of 2 for Brainstem Corridors (Image 1)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 2 of 2 for Brainstem Corridors (Image 2)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

Decompressive Craniectomy

Images depict surgical technique used for a decompressive craniectomy and accompany text in a chapter of the Neurosurgical Atlas.

Image 1 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 1)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 2 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 2)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 3 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 3)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Basal Ganglia Anatomy

Objective: This illustration was created to enable medical students to better understand a challenging view of the internal structures of the basal ganglia and as a result correctly identify the structures in radiology and dissection lab.

Structures of the Basal Ganglia in the Axial Plane (Image 1)

Type: figure for anatomical atlas, pen and ink

Structures of the Basal Ganglia in the Axial Plane (Image 2)

Type: figure for neuroanatomy lab manual, full color

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Medical Legal Boards

Objective: Present the salient details of the repair of the injury and post-operative condition of the plaintiff so that a specialist can utilize the board to explain those details to a jury of laypeople.

Board 1 of 2 for Medical Legal Plaintiff Case (Image 1)

Type: medical legal, full color

Board 2 of 2 for Medical Legal Plaintiff Case (Image 2)

Type: medical legal, full color 

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Mitral Valve Repair

Plate 1 of 2 Depicting Mitral Valve Repair Surgery (Image 1)

Type: surgical, tonal

Objective: To depict the steps of a surgical procedure so that a surgical intern or resident is able to understand the basic steps and able to assist. Steps depicted in this plate include (A) a right atriotomy (B) a left atriotomy (C) mitral valve exposure.

Plate 2 of 2 Depicting Mitral Valve Repair Surgery (Image 2)

Type: surgical, tonal

Objective: To depict the steps of a surgical procedure so that a surgical intern or resident is able to understand the basic steps and able to assist. Steps depicted in this plate include (D) suturing the annulus (E) suturing the annuloplasty ring (F1) annuloplasty ring placement (F2) suture fastening.

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Kidneys Blood Supply

Vasculature of Kidneys and Adrenal Glands

Type: anatomical textbook, full color

Objective: This illustration was created to aid medical students in learning the blood supply to and from the kidneys and adrenal glands. After reviewing this piece, students should be able to identify the vasculature structures on a cadaver during an exam.

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Menkes Disease

“Trafficking Mechanisms of P-ATPase Copper Transporters,” Hartwig, C., Zlatic, S. A., Wallin, M., Vrailas-Mortimer, A., & Faundez, V. Current Opinion in Cell Biology, 2019 Mar; 59: 24-33

Figure 1 for Menkes Disease Article (Image 1)

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication. The figure depicts the neurological symptoms of affected individuals, including (a) atrophy of the cortex and cerebellum, (b) tortuous cerebral arteries in patients as compared to in WT, (c) the difference in cell morphology between WT Purkinje cells and the “willow tree” phenotype of Purkinje cells, and (d) a build-up of distended mitochondria in the cell bodies of Purkinje cells in patients.

Figure 2 for Menkes Disease Article (Image 2)

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication. The figure depicts the physical symptoms of Menkes Disease, and those include (a) pilli torti, (b) hypopigmentation, (c) skin and joint laxity, (d) osteoporosis, and (e) bladder diverticula.

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Your Journey Through ADHD

Objective: To be utilized by physicians, clinicians, and counselors, the purpose is to educate patients 15-25 YOA about how ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), its treatments and management, and related brain regions are involved. The role-playing game (RPG) style attracts young adults’ attention by utilizing elements seen in games to bring a sense of adventure and approachability to the intimidating topic of brain anatomy and disorder treatment.

Your Journey Through ADHD Wall Poster (Image 1)

Type: wall poster for patient education, full color

Front Folds of Patient Education Brochure (Image 2)

Type: patient education trifold brochure, full color

Back Folds of Patient Education Brochure (Image 3)

Type: patient education brochure, full color

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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Fine Art

Portrait study, Long pose figure drawing, Cast drawing study

Type: graphite and white charcoal on tonal paper

© 2019 Melissa Wallin. All rights reserved.

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