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TTUHSC El Paso is located in the second largest binational metropolitan area on the U.S.-Mexico border. It provides the opportunities and environment for direct intellectual and interpersonal exchanges among nursing, medical, and graduate research students on one campus.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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DSPM 5701 - Dental Scientific Principles of Medicine I

This DSPM course introduces cell metabolism, microbiology, and inflammation, growth and development of the head and neck, the gastrointestinal system, histology, genetics, bone, muscle and innervation, caries, saliva and anesthesia.

Credit Hours: 7

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