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Research Overview
Dr. Cruess’s primary research focus involves examining associations between psychosocial factors (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, sleep, personality characteristics) and physical health status and the underlying physiological mechanisms involved in these relationships. He has conducted research with numerous medical patient populations, including individuals with HIV and cancer. Dr. Cruess also has extensive experience designing, conducting, and testing the efficacy of cognitive and behavioral interventions with medical patients, and he has published a number of studies on the effects of cognitive-behavioral stress management in both the HIV and cancer areas. He is currently examining the role of psychosocial factors on the adoption of preventive health behaviors, adherence to medication regimens, and physical health.
Education
Ph.D., University of Miami, 1998
M.S., University of Miami, 1996
B.A., University of Connecticut, 1993
Featured Publications
Wells, T., & Cruess, D.G. (2006). Effects of partial sleep deprivation on food consumption and choice. Psychology & Health, 21, 79-86.
Cruess, D.G., Douglas, S.D., Petitto, J.M., Ten Have, T., Gettes, D., Dubé, B., Cary, M., & Evans, D.L. (2005). Association of resolution of major depression with increased natural killer cell activity among HIV-seropositive women. American Journal of Psychiatry, 162, 2125-2130.
Antoni, M.H., Cruess, D.G., Klimas, N., Maher, K., Cruess, S.E., Lechner, S., Carrico, A., Kumar, M., Lutgendorf, S., Ironson, G., Fletcher, M.A., & Schneiderman, N. (2005). Increases in a marker of immune system reconstitution are predated by decreases in 24-hour urinary cortisol output and depressed mood during a 10-week stress management intervention in symptomatic HIV-infected men. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 58, 3-13.
Cruess, D.G., Schneiderman, N., Antoni, M.H. & Penedo, F. (2004). Biobehavioral Bases of Disease Processes. In R.G. Frank, A. Baum & J.L. Wallander (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Health Psychology, Volume 3: Models and Perspectives in Health Psychology (pp. 31-79). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Lichtenthal, W.G., Cruess, D.G., Schuchter, L., & Ming, M.E. (2003). Psychosocial factors related to the correspondence of recipient and provider perceptions of social support among patients diagnosed with or at risk of malignant melanoma. Journal of Health Psychology, 8, 705-719.
Cruess, D.G., Antoni, M.H., Gonzalez, J., Fletcher, M.A., Klimas, N., Duran, R., Ironson, G., & Schneiderman, N. (2003). Sleep disturbance mediates the association between psychological distress and immune status among HIV-positive men and women on combination antiretroviral therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 54, 185-189.
Antoni, M.H., Cruess, D.G., Klimas, N., Maher, K., Cruess, S.E., Kumar, M., Lutgendorf, S., Ironson, G., Schneiderman, N., & Fletcher, M.A. (2002). Stress management and immune system reconstitution in symptomatic HIV-infected gay men over time: Effects on transitional naive T-cells (CD4+CD45RA+CD29+). American Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 143-145.
Cruess, D.G. (2002). Improving sleep quality in patients with chronic illness. In M. Chesney, & M.H. Antoni (Eds.), Innovative Approaches to Health Psychology: Prevention and Treatment Lessons From AIDS (pp. 235-251). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Cruess, D.G., Antoni, M.H., Kumar, M., McGregor, B., Alfieri, S., Boyers, A.E., Carver, C.S., & Kilbourn, K. (2001). Effects of stress management on testosterone levels in women with early-stage breast cancer. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 8, 194-207.
Cruess, D.G., Antoni, M.H., McGregor, B.A., Kilbourn, K.M., Boyers, A.E., Alferi, S.M., Carver, C.S. & Kumar, M. (2000). Cognitive-behavioral stress management reduces serum cortisol by enhancing benefit finding among women being treated for early-stage breast cancer. Psychosomatic Medicine, 62, 304-308.
Antoni, M.H., Cruess, D.G., Cruess, S.E., Lutgendorf, S., Kumar, M., Ironson, G., Klimas, N., Fletcher, M.A., & Schneiderman, N. (2000). Cognitive behavioral stress management intervention effects on anxiety, 24-hour urinary norepinephrine output, and T-cytotoxic/suppressor cells over time among symptomatic HIV-infected gay men. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68, 31-45.
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