BIBLIOGRAPHY
Research and Publications - Mariana Rachikova, M.D.

1. RAIKOVA E., RACHKOVA M. ET AL.: Investigation of Carbomoylating Action of Nitrosourea Derivatives by the EPR Method. In: Book of Abstracts. International Symposium "Present State and Perspectives in Application of Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis", Varna, Bulgaria, 1985, p. 97.

2. RACHKOVA M., GADGEVA V.: Investigation of the Properties of the New Anticancer Nitrosoureas. In: Book of Abstracts. 5th Scientific Symposium of Young Scientists, Varna, Bulgaria, 1985a, p. 31.

3. RACHKOVA M., RAIKOVA E.: DOPA-oxidase Activity of Mushroom Tyrosinase, Influenced by Anticancer Nitrosourea Derivatives. In: Program. 1st Regional Scientific Symposium of Young Scientists, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 1988, p. 38 (In Bulgarian) (Dep. CSTL-CISTI, Sofia, ND No. 1366/89-1432/89.

4. RACHKOVA M. ET AL.: Accumulation of a Cytostatic Group-conjugated Tyrosinase in the Thymus – a Histochemical Study, Abstract. Gegenbaurs morphologishes Jahrbuch, 135, 1989, Bandheft 2, p. 335.

5. DIMITROV B., RACHKOVA M.: Solar Activity and Incidence of Melanoma in Bulgaria: a Statistical Survey for the Period 1980-1985. In: Book of Abstracts (Poster Sessions). 2nd International Conference on Melanoma, Venice, Italy, 1989c, p. 33.

6. RACHKOVA M., RAIKOVA E., DIMITROV B.: Investigation of Organ Specific Distribution of Complex Tyrosinase Conjugated with Cytostatic and its Influence on Peripheral Blood Parameters in Golden Hamster Melanoma. In: Book of Abstracts (Poster Sessions). 2nd International Conference on Melanoma, Venice, Italy, 1989a, p. 205.

7. RACHKOVA M. ET AL.: Electronmicroscopic Study of Tyrosinase-Cytostatic Complex Distribution in Thymus, Spleen and Liver. In: Book of Abstracts (Poster Sessions). 10th National Congress of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology with International Participation, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 1989b, p. 45.

8. RACHKOVA M., DIMITROV B.: Tyrosinase Activity Level and other Biochemical Markers in Malignant Melanoma and Selected Cancer Diseases. Journal of Tumor Marker Oncology 5, 3, 1990, p. 241.

9. RACHKOVA M., RAIKOVA E., RAIKOV Z.: New Nitrosoureas and their SPIN labeled Derivatives Influence DOPA-oxidase Activity of Tyrosinase. Cancer Biochemistry Biophysics, 12 (1), 1991a, pp. 59-64.

10. RACHKOVA M., DIMITROV B.: The Melanin as a Free Radical Trap and Melanoma Associated Antigens Expression. In: Book of Abstracts. The Brighton International Melanoma Conference, Brighton, England, 1991b, p. 37, (selected for oral presentation).

11. DIMITROV B., RACHKOVA M.: The Role of the Melanin as a Protector and UVR energy Mediator in Processes of the Melanogenesis. In: Book of Abstracts. The Brighton International Melanoma Conference, Brighton, England, 1991c, p. 38.

12. RACHKOVA M.: Free Radical production and Melanoma Associated Antigens Expression. In: Book of Abstracts. 3rd Annual Meeting of ESPCR, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1991d, P4.

13. RACHKOVA M.: Tyrosinase (phenol oxidase) and Sialic Acid - Possen Based Treatment of Malignant Melanoma. In: Book of Abstracts. 3rd Annual Meeting of ESPCR, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1991e, P5.

14. RACHKOVA M.: Mechanism of Immunosuppression in Melanoma and AIDS Patient. In: Book of Abstracts. 1st International Symposium for Young Medical Scientists - Association of European Young Medical Scientists (AEYMS), Varna, Bulgaria, Oct 1991f, p. 73.

15. RACHKOVA M.: Tyrosinase and Sialic Acid – Key Metabolite of Immunosuppression and Melanoma Metastazing. In: Book of Abstracts. 1st International Symposium for Young Medical Scientists – Association of European Young Medical Scientists (AEYMS), Varna, Bulgaria, Oct 1991g, p. 74.

16. RACHKOVA M.: Why Does Melanoma Appear in AIDS Patients?. European Journal of Cancer, 27, S3, 1991h, p. S24.

17. RACHKOVA M.: Drug Resistance and Drug Toxicity Depending on Tyrosinase Activity. European Journal of Cancer, 27, S3, 1991i, p. S44.

18. RACHKOVA M.: Tyrosinase and Sialic Acid in the "Host Matched Interaction Hypothetical Mechanism for Immunosuppression and Metastazing". Pigment C, Research, 5, 1992a. In: Abstract Book, Berlin, IX, 1992, 4th ESPCR Meeting.

19. RACHKOVA M.: AIDS Vaccine - Additional Factor for Immunosuppression in the Future. The 1st Conference on Engineered Cancer Vaccine (ECV), 30 September - 3 October 1993, San Francisco, U.S.A.

20. RACHKOVA M., "Seed" and "Soil" in Melanoma Metastazing - Host Matched Interaction (HMI) hypotheses, 16th International Pigment Cell Conference (IPCC), Anaheim, California, October 29 - November 3, 1996a, submited for publication

21. Dimitrov B., RACHKOVA M.: Phase-correlation analysis of relations betwen indexes of solar activity and breast cancer incidence in Bulgaria for the period 1952-1985. Annuaire de l'Institute Superior de Medicine, vol. 5, 1996b, p. 00 (in press).

22. RACHKOVA M., Tzoneva M., Gardev P., Dimitrov B.: Preliminary study on dynamics of some tumor markers during the complex treatment of different oncological deseases. Annuaire de l'Institute Superior de Medicine, vol. 6, 1996c, p. 17
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23. RACHKOVA M., Lazarov N., Raikova E., Tzaneva M., Galabova M.: Distribution of cytostatic-connected Tyrosinase in Rats' thymus and spleen – a histochemical investigation. Annuaire de l'Institute Superior de Medicine, vol. 6, 1996d, p. 23.

24. Rachkova M., Dimitrov B., Free radical production, immunosuppression and the role of tyrosinase in melanoma genesis and metastasis. in: Periodicum Biologorum,vol.101,No3,187-192,1999-Citation under USA Patent #7030129-
“Method of reducing and treating UVB induced immunosuppression”, 04-2006
25. Rachkova , M, New approach to the function of melanin,: PASPCR-Pan American Society for Pigment Cells Research,p12,p100, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 14-17,2001

26. Dimitrov , B.D.; Rachkova , M.; Defense system on melanocytes against radiation as based on the rules of non-equilibrium thermodynamics,PAPCR-,p20,p102,Minneapolis, Minnesota,June,2001.


Lectures and Seminars

1. Meeting of the young Scientists: New Perspectives for the science in Bulgaria, Varna, May 22-24, 1990.
2. "Science in the Future" - Radio discussion, Rachkova M. at all, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, May 18, 1993.
3. Meeting with the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Science Prof. Academic Blagovest Sendov - show on Bulgarian National TV - discussion with the Young Scientists from Stara Zagora, August 5, 1993.
4. "New Developments in the Managements of HIV/AIDS", April 20, 1996, Chicago, Illinois. The University of Chicago - Downtown Conference Center Category 1, Physician's Recognition Award of the AMA.
5. Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP) - Conference - 21st Annual Meeting, April 21-23, 1996, Ramada Hotel O'Hare, Rosemont, Chicago, Illinois.
6. Golden Neo-Life DIAMITE International - lecture: "Biochemistry of the Nutrition", May 13, 1996, Hotel Marriott, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois.
7. Cutaneus Oncology - Conference, Loyola Univ., 1998, Chicago; 15 CME
8. Melanoma teleconference 2000 1.5 CME
9. Lectures and seminars: Illinois Masonic Hospital-2001, 6 CME
10. PASPCR-Pan American Society for Pigment Cell Research- June, 2001, 20 CME
11. Lectures and seminars – total 45 CME for 2001, AMA Physician Awards.
12. Kaplan Medical – USMLE step 2, September- October, 2000
13. Kaplan Medical - CSA course-May, 2001; 12-2003
14. CPR and ACLS – Certificate, November, 2001 (ACLS exp 01-2007)
15. AAFP Certificate for CME: 104.50 CME (2005) and 91 CME (2006)