Allison A. Cruse, MD
Associate Professor-Clinical
Department:
SOM-Dermatology
Email:
arcruse@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-8000
Biography
Allison Cruse, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology. A graduate of the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, she completed her preliminary year in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia. She completed Dermatology residency at the University of Mississippi in 2018, serving as Chief Resident in her final year, followed by a Dermatopathology fellowship. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology in Dermatology and Dermatopathology. Dr. Cruse now serves as the Dermatology Residency Program Director. She has authored a textbook chapter on Photodynamic Therapy and has authored or co-authored over fifteen research publications in peer-reviewed journals. She has presented and served as moderator at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting and was invited to present at the 61st Annual Noah Worcester Dermatological Society Meeting as the Resident/Fellow Lectureship Award Winner.
Education
| University of Mississippi, no degree awarded, Departments of Dermatology and Pathology | n/a |
| University of Mississippi, no degree awarded, Department of Dermatology | n/a |
| University of Virginia, no degree awarded, Department of Medicine | n/a |
| University of Mississippi SOM, MD, Medicine | 2014 |
| University of Mississippi, BA, Biology | 2008 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| NPI | |
| DEA | 09/2021 - 08/2014 |
| Licensure, Medical License | 07/2023 - 06/2024 |
| Certification, Dermatopathology Board Certification | 12/2029 |
| Certification, Dermatology Board Certification | 12/2028 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Fellowship Program Director, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2022 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology | 07/2019 - Present |
| Assistant Residency Program Director, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2019 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2019 - Present |
| Clinician, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2018 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Overton J, Velasquez A, Cruse A, Noble C, Burrow R, Sharma PC, Berlin WP, Brodell RT. Fatal Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient: A Case Report and Review of Diagnostic Challenges Cureus 16(9): e69546. | 2024 |
| Noble CA, Bhate C, Duong B, Cruse A, Brodell RT, Hanus R. Clinical-pathologic correlation: the impact of grossing at the bedside. Semin Diagn Pathol. 2024 Jan 5:S0740-2570(24)00006-6. | 2024 |
| Jhaveri TA, Williams S, Kancharla S, Frame IJ, Cruse A, Albrecht SJ, Stryjewska BM, Webb RM Closing the Brief Case: Delayed Diagnosis of Cutaneous Mycobacterial Infection in Rural Mississippi. J Clin Microbiol. 2022 Dec 21;60(12):e0030822 | 2022 |
| Jhaveri TA, Williams S, Kancharla S, Frame IJ, Cruse A, Albrecht SJ, Stryjewska BM, Webb RM The Brief Case: Delayed Diagnosis of Cutaneous Mycobacterial Infection in Rural Mississippi. J Clin Microbiol. 2022 Dec 21;60(12):e0030722 | 2022 |
| Shenoy T, Harber I, Cruse A, Brodell R Adult colloid milium is clinically distinguishable from its histopathologic mimic cutaneous amyloidosis. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Jul 15;27(7) | 2021 |
| Dasari S, Yedjou CG, Brodell RT, Cruse AR, Tchounwou PB Therapeutic strategies and potential implications of silver nanoparticles in the management of skin cancer. Nanotechnol Rev. 2020;9(1):1500-1521 | 2020 |
| Crasto D, Cruse A, Byrd A, Brodell R Chronic, nonhealing leg ulcer. J Fam Pract. 2020 Oct;69(8):417;418;420 | 2020 |
| Tintle SJ, Cruse AR, Brodell RT, Duong B Classic Findings, Mimickers, and Distinguishing Features in Primary Blistering Skin Disease. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2020 Feb;144(2):136-147 | 2020 |
| Abdalla JE, Cruse A, Patel N, Brodell RT. Terra firma-forme dermatosis, keratotic form. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2019 May;3(3): 212-213. | 2019 |
| Pearson H, Cruse AR, Jacks S Hair Loss in a Young Child. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Feb 1;172(2):193-194 | 2018 |
| Reed CT, Cruse AR, Jackson JD Diffuse skin rash, altered mental status · Dx? J Fam Pract. 2017 Nov;66(11):E7-E9 | 2017 |
| Cruse A, King J, Partridge L, Brodell RT. Lichen amyloidosis. Practice Dermatol. 2017 14(6): 47-8. | 2017 |
| Kimball CD, Cruse A, Craig L, King J, Helms S, Wyatt J, Jackson J, Brodell R Petechial, purpuric, and ecchymotic presentation of cutaneous Cryptococcus in mantle cell lymphoma. JAAD Case Rep. 2017 Feb 3;3(1):53-54 | 2017 |
| Quach OL, Barry M, Roberts Cruse A, Wilson BB "Basal Cell Blanche": A Diagnostic Maneuver to Increase Early Detection of Basal Cell Carcinomas. J Am Board Fam Med. 2016 May-Jun;29(3):408-10 | 2016 |
| Cruse AR, Reddy R, Saul K, Brodell RT, Black W. Images in Dermatology: An Indurated Rash in a Newborn. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Oct;71(4): e115-e116. | 2014 |
| Van Landingham M, Nguyen TV, Roberts A, Parent AD, Zhang J Risk factors of congenital hydrocephalus: a 10 year retrospective study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2009 Feb;80(2):213-7 | 2009 |
Book Chapter | |
| Cruse, AR, Carr P, Harrell D, Jackson J. Photodynamic Therapy. (2017) In Office Procedural Tips & Tricks in Dermatology. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd. | 2017 |
Presentations
| MPR Radio Show, Skin Cancer and Acne Prevention, Southern Remedy Kids & Teens with Dr. Morgan McLeod, Jackson, MS | 05/3023 |
| Resident Presentation, Edwards LB, Liddell LT, Cruse A, Nahar V, Huynh T. Mucositis in a Pediatric Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge. **3rd place award for resident presentation., Dermatology Resident Oral Competition. Alabama Dermatology Society Summer Symposium., Sandestin, FL | 06/2023 |
| Resident Presentation, McTighe R, Jackson J, Cruse A, Huynh T. Acanthotic, Sclerodermoid-like Changes Masquerading Underlying Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Transplant Patient., Dermatology Resident Oral Competition. Alabama Dermatology Society Summer Symposium., Sandestin, FL | 06/2023 |
| Resident Presentation, Powers C, McTighe R, Cruse A, Huynh T. Systemic Contact Dermatitis: A Tough Nut to Crack., Dermatology Resident Oral Competition. Alabama Dermatology Society Summer Symposium., Sandestin, FL | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Skin Pathology: What to biopsy, when, where, and why AND what do all those terms mean?, Pathology for Primary Care and Specialists: Effective Biopsies/Excisions and Report Interpretation., Jackson, MS | 05/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update: Hair Loss, What’s New in Medical & Surgical Dermatology Update., Jackson, MS | 04/2023 |
| Symposium at National Meeting, The Quality Improvement and Innovation Symposium, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA | 03/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update: Acne Vulgaris, What’s New in Medical & Surgical Dermatology Update, Jackson, MS | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Williams S, Kancharla S, Frame IJ, Cruse A, Albrecht S, Stryjewska B, Webb R, Jhaveri T. Delayed diagnosis of cutaneous mycobacterial infection in rural Mississippi., Department of Medicine Scholarship Day, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 04/2022 |
| Symposium at National Meeting, The Quality Improvement and Innovation Symposium, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Boston, MA | 03/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Nahar VK, Wilkerson AH, Pearlman RL, Cobb EK, Aldana I, Garcia N, Pandya A, Hilts A, Cruse AR. A Systematic Narrative Review of Skin Cancer related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Beachgoers., American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Boston, MA | 03/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Skin Pathology: What to biopsy, when, where, and why AND what do all those terms mean?, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 10/2021 |
| MPR Radio Show, Common Skin Concerns, Southern Remedy Kids & Teens with Dr. Morgan McLeod, Jackson, MS | 05/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update: Acne Vulgaris, What’s New in Medical & Surgical Dermatology Update., Jackson, MS | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Skin Pathology: What to biopsy, when, where, and why AND what do all those terms mean?, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 08/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Skin Pathology: What to biopsy, when, where, and why AND what do all those terms mean?, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 08/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Interactive Session 1 & 2: Diagnostic Review and Treatment Options, Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 08/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Knock, The Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, 61st Annual Meeting., Palm Springs, CA | 04/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Skin Pathology: What to biopsy, when, where, and why AND what do all those terms mean?, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 08/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Interactive Session 1 & 2: Diagnostic Review and Treatment Options, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care., Jackson, MS | 08/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Huynh T, Cruse A, Brodell R. A rare case of methotrexate-induced epidermal necrosis mimicking toxic epidermal necrolysis., Pathology Research Day, University of Mississippi Medical Center., Jackson, MS | 05/2018 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Putting Residents at the Center of a University Quality Program. Rewards and Awards: How to Make QI Pay Off., American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA | 02/2018 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Knock: Opening the Door to Improved Hand Hygiene in Dermatology Outpatient Clinics., Southern Dermatology Consortium Resident Research Day., Jackson, MS | 04/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Knock: Opening the Door to Improved Hand Hygiene in Dermatology Outpatient Clinics., Dermatology Teachers Exchange Group. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting., Washington, DC | 03/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Reddy R, Taylor CS, Cruse AR, Wyatt JP, Brodell RT. Linear Sebaceous Hyperplasia of the Scalp or Nevus Sebaceous of Jadassohn? A comparison of clinicopathologic presentations and treatment in two cases., American Society of Dermatopathology, 50th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC | 10/2013 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Dermatology Residency Program | 2021 |
| Resident/Fellow Lectureship Award Winner, The Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, 61st Annual Meeting | 2019 |
| Resident Quality Assessment, Quality Improvement Award, Department of Dermatology Residency Program | 2018 |
| Resident Professionalism Award, Department of Dermatology Residency Program | 2017 |
| Second Place, Best Presentation, Southern Dermatology Consortium Resident Research Day | 2016 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Society of Dermatopathology, Fellow | 2019 - Present |
| American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow | 2019 - Present |
| Women's Dermatologic Society, Member | 2015 - Present |
Committee Service
| Dermatopathology Clinical Competency Committee, Chair | 2022 - Present |
| Dermatology Education Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Dermatology Clinical Competency Committee, Chair | 2019 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Resident Council, Dermatology Representative | 2016 - 2018 |
Community Service
| 2023 Mistletoe Marketplace Special Events, Co-Chair | 06/2023 - 05/2024 |
| First Presbyterian Day School Holiday Potpourri Live Auction, Co-Chair | 2023 - Present |
| 2022 Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala Silent Auction, Co-Chair | 06/2022 - 05/2023 |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Faculty Volunteer | 05/2022 - Present |
| Arrangements Committee, Junior League of Jackson, Volunteer | 06/2021 - 05/2022 |
| REACH (Recreation, Enrichment & Activity for Children’s Health), Volunteer | 06/2020 - 05/2021 |
| Junior League of Jackson, Active Member | 06/2020 - Present |
| “See, Test & Treat” (2017, 2018, 2019), Resident Screener | 2017 - 12/2019 |
| The American Academy of Dermatology SPOT Skin Cancer Screening Volunteer (2016 - 2019), Resident / Fellow Screener | 2016 - 12/2019 |
Other Service
| Journal of the MS Medical Association | 07/2020 - Present |
| American Academy of Dermatology QI Symposium Workgroup, Workgroup Member | 07/2020 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2024-2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2024-2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2024-2025 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Project ECHO | Annual 2024-2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2024-2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2023-2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2023-2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2023-2024 |
| PATH621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M2 Pathology Course | Fall 2023-2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2023-2024 |
| SOM612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Course | Spring 2023-2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2022-2023 |
| PATH621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M2 Pathology Course | Fall 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Career Development Series: Dermatology | Fall 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M1 Histology and Cell Biology | Fall 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2022-2023 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Project ECHO | Annual 2022-2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2021-2022 |
| PATH621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M2 Pathology Course | Fall 2021-2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M1 Histology and Cell Biology | Fall 2021-2022 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Project ECHO | Annual 2021-2022 |
| PATH621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M2 Pathology Course | Fall 2020-2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M1 Histology and Cell Biology | Fall 2020-2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Fall 2020-2021 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Project ECHO | Annual 2020-2021 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Project ECHO | Annual 2020-2021 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Sharing Learning in Healthcare Series: Saving Lives with Hand Hygiene | Annual 2018-2019 |
| Brown Bag Lunch Series | Annual |
Directed Student Learning
| Dermatology Assistant Residency Program Director and Dermatology Attending, Advised: Hannah McCowan, Hannah Buie, Matthew Kiszla, Callie Cross, Jenna Benge | 2023 - Present |
| Assistant Residency Program Director and Dermatology Attending, Advised: Jenna Benge, Cody Estep, Hannah McCowan, Rachel Wilkinson, Emily Turner, Haley Fulton, Ashley Barras, Faith Brown | 2022 - 2023 |
| Assistant Residency Program Director and Dermatology Attending, Advised: Summer Morrissette, Sally McClung, Benjamin Rushing, Collins Langley, Arjun Pandya, Katherine Trettin | 2021 - 2022 |
| Assistant Residency Program Director and Dermatology Attending, Advised: Hollis Burrow, Summer Morrissette, Sally McClung, Caroline Garroway | 2020 - 2021 |
| Assistant Residency Program Director and Dermatology Attending, Advised: Hollis Burrow, Kandice Bailey, Colleen Drapcho, David Duff, Hannah Badon, Ruthie McTighe | 2019 - 2020 |
Fellows supervised
| UMMC Dermatopathology Fellowship, Assistant Fellowship Director, 1 fellows supervised | 07/2022 - Present |
Residency Training
| UMMC Dermatology Residency, Asst. Program Director | 2019 - Present |
| UMMC Dermatology Residency, Attending Physician | 2019 - Present |