Randomized sham controlled trial of cranial microcurrent stimulation for symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer

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  Lyon, Debra ^a   Kelly, Debra ^a   Walter, Jeanne ^b   Bear, Harry ^c   Thacker, Leroy ^b   Elswick, Ronald K ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSING   (United States)

^b VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84938098684     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21931801     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-1151-z     Document Type: Article

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