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301. An inaugural dissertation on the puerperal fever: submitted to the public examination of the faculty of physic, under the authority of the trustees of Columbia College, in the state of New-York ; William Samuel Johnson, LL.D. president : for the degree of Doctor of Physic ; on the fifth day of May, 1795

Author(s):
Wetmore, Timothy Fletcher, 1764-1799
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, printers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College, 1795
Subject(s):
Puerperal Disorders

302. An inaugural dissertation on the putrid ulcerous sore throat: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost, the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for a degree of Doctor in Medicine, on the 8th day of May, 1793

Author(s):
Johnson, Thomas, 1766-1831
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Parry Hall, no 149, Chesnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Pharyngitis

303. An inaugural dissertation on the scarlatina anginosa, as it prevailed in this city: submitted to the public examination of the faculty of physic, under the authority of the trustees of Columbia College in the state of New-York : William Samuel Johnson, LL.D. president; for the degree of Doctor of Physic ; on the thirtieth day of April, 1793

Author(s):
Taylor, Willett, -1811
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, printers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College, no. 27, William-Street, 1793
Subject(s):
Scarlet Fever
Disease Outbreaks

304. An inaugural dissertation on the scarlet fever, attended with an ulcerated sore-throat: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, on the tenth day of May A.D. 1793

Author(s):
Williamson, Matthias H. (Matthias Hampton)
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Johnston & Justice, at Franklin's Head, no. 41, Chesnut-Street, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Scarlet Fever

305. An inaugural dissertation on the small-pox: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.S.T.P provost ; the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, in order to obtain the degree of Doctor of Medicine, on the tenth day of May, A.D. 1792

Author(s):
Magruder, Ninian, -1823
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Zachariah Poulson, Junior, no. 30, North Fourth-Street, near the university, MDCCXCII [1792]
Subject(s):
Smallpox

306. An inaugural dissertation on the suffocatio stridula, or croup: which, under the direction of the Reverend John Ewing, D.D. provost of the University of Pennsylvania ; by the authority of the Honourable Board of Trustees, and with the approbation of the respectable Faculty ; is submitted to their superior judgments, and to the candid examination of the learned, for a degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Davidson, Robert Gamble Waiters, 1773-1804
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Wrigley & Berriman ..., MDCCXCIV [1794]
Subject(s):
Croup

307. An inaugural dissertation on the theory and practice of emetics: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost, the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for a degree of Doctor of Medicine, on the 8th day of May, 1793

Author(s):
Wilkins, Henry, 1767-1847
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Parry Hall, no 149, Chesnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Emetics

308. An inaugural dissertation on the use of the nitric and oxigenated muriatic acids, in some diseases: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, on the twenty-second day of May, 1798 ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Prioleau, Philip Gendron, -1844
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by John Bioren, MDCCXCVIII [1798]
Subject(s):
Nitric Acid -- therapeutic use
Hydrochloric Acid -- therapeutic use
Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- therapy

309. An inaugural dissertation on universal dropsy: submitted to the examination of the Revd. John Ewing, S.T.D. provost ; the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine : on the twelfth day of May, A.D. 1791

Author(s):
Perkins, Elijah, 1767-1806
Publication:
[Philadelphia] : Printed by Peter Stewart, no. 34, South Second-Street, MDCCXCI [1791]
Subject(s):
Edema

310. An inaugural dissertation on worms of the human intestines: submitted to the examination of the Rev. William Linn, D.D. P.T. president ; and to the trustees and faculty of Queen's College, New-Jersey ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, with the rights and immunities thereunto appertaining

Author(s):
Van Solingen, Henry M.
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, no. 27, William-Street, 1792
Subject(s):
Intestines -- parasitology
Taenia

311. An inaugural dissertation, being an attempt to disprove the doctrine of the putrefaction of the blood of living animals: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees, and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine ; on the 8th. day of May, A.D. 1793

Author(s):
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by T. Dobson, at the stone-house, no. 41, South Second-Street, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Blood Physiological Phenomena

312. An inaugural dissertation, containing an enquiry into the existence of the living principle and causes of animal life: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the medical professors and trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Sawyer, Matthias E. (Matthias Enoch)
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by T. Dobson, at the stone-house, no. 41, South Second-Street, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Biology

314. An inaugural dissertation, on the animating principle, or anima mundi: how afforded, and how acting in man ; and how acted upon in that disease commonly denominated, tetanus or lock-jaw ; read and defended at a publick examination, held by the medical professors, before the Rev. Joseph Willard, S.T.D. president, and the governors of the University at Cambridge, for the degree of Bachelor in Medicine ; July 3d. 1795

Author(s):
May, Frederick, 1773-1847
Publication:
Boston : From the press of William Spotswood, no. 55, Marlborough-Street, 1795
Subject(s):
Tetanus
Trismus

315. An inaugural dissertation, on the chemical and medical properties of the persimmon tree, and the analysis of astringent vegetables: submitted to the examination of the Revd. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical professors, of the University of Pennsylvania ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Woodhouse, James, 1770-1809
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by William Woodhouse, [1792]
Subject(s):
Diospyros
Astringents

316. An inaugural dissertation, on the phoenomena, causes and effects of fermentation: submitted to the examination of the Revd. William Smith, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical professors, of the College of Philadelphia ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine ; on the second day of June A.D. 1790

Author(s):
Penington, John, 1768-1793
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph James, MDCCXC [1790]
Subject(s):
Fermentation

317. An inaugural dissertation, on the rationale of the operation of opium on the animal economy: with observations on its use in disease ; submitted to the examination of the Reverend John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, on the [blank] May, 1797, for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Laws, John.
Publication:
[Wilmington, Del.] : Printed by W.C. Smyth, Delaware Gazette Office, Wilmington, 1797
Subject(s):
Opium -- therapeutic use

318. An inaugural dissertation, on the rheumatic state of fever: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost : the trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania ; on the 12th May, 1797 ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
North, Edward Washington, -1843
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by William W. Woodward, no. 17, Chesnut Street, 1797
Subject(s):
Rheumatic Diseases

319. An inaugural dissertation, shewing in what manner pestilential vapours acquire their acid quality, and how this is neutralized and destroyed by alkalies: submitted to the public examination of the faculty of physic, under the authority of the trustees of Columbia College, in the state of New-York, William Samuel Johnson, LL.D. president ; for the degree of Doctor of Physic, on the 2d day of May, 1798

Author(s):
Lent, Adolph C.
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. & J. Swords, printers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College, no. 99 Pearl-Street, 1798
Subject(s):
Alkalies
Disease Outbreaks

320. An inaugural dissertation, to disprove the existence of muscular fibres in the vessels: submitted to the public examination of the faculty of physic, under the authority of the trustees of Columbia College in the state of New-York : William Samuel Johnson, LL.D. president ; for the degree of Doctor of Physic ; on the thirtieth day of April, 1793

Author(s):
Post, Jotham, 1771-1817
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, printers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College, 1793
Subject(s):
Blood Circulation
Blood Vessels
Cardiovascular System

324. An inaugural essay on inflammation

Author(s):
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by R. Aitken & Son, MDCCXCIV [1794]
Subject(s):
Inflammation

327. An inaugural essay on the effects of cold upon the human body: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost, the medical professors and trustees, of the University of Pennsylvania, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, on the 12th day of May, 1797

Author(s):
Stock, John Edmonds, 1774-1835
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph Gales, between nos. 126 and 128, North Second Street, 1797
Subject(s):
Cryotherapy
Cold Temperature

328. An inaugural essay on the yellow fever, as it appeared in this city in 1795: submitted to the public examination of the faculty of physic, under the authority of the trustees of Columbia College, in the state of New-York, William Samuel Johnson, LL.D. president, for the degree of Doctor of Physic, on the 3d of May, 1797

Author(s):
Hosack, Alexander, -1834
Publication:
New-York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, printers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College, no. 99 Pearl-Street, 1797
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever

330. An inaugural experimental dissertation, being an endeavor to ascertain the morbid effects of carbonic acid gas, or fixed air, on healthy animals, and the manner in which they are produced: which, under the direction of the Rev. John Ewing, D.D. provost of the University of Pennsylvania, by the authority of the Board of Trustees, and with the approbation of the faculty, is submitted to the candid examination of the learned. 19th day of May, 1794 ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Bache, William, 1773-1818
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by T. Dobson, MDCCXCIV [1794]
Subject(s):
Carbon Dioxide -- physiology
Respiration

331. An inaugural physiological dissertation on the catamenia: to which are subjoined, observations on amenorrhoea ; submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost, the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Wallace, James Westwood, 1768 or 1769-1838
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by T. Dobson, at the stone-house, no. 41, South Second-Street, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Menstruation
Amenorrhea

332. An inaugural thesis on jaundice: containing observations on the liver, and some of its diseases ; submitted to the examination of the Revd. John Ewing, S.T.P Provost, the trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania ; on the 6th day of June, 1799, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Norcom, James, 1778-1850
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by James Carey, for Mathew Carey, 118, Market-Street, [1799]
Subject(s):
Jaundice
Liver Diseases

340. The institution of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: with the rules for regulating said Society, and the methods of treatment to be used with persons apparently dead; with a number of recent cases proving the happy effects therof

Author(s):
Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Publication:
Boston : [s.n.], Printed in the year 1788
Subject(s):
Charities -- legislation & jurisprudence
Resuscitation
Near Drowning
Massachusetts

341. The institution of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: with the rules for regulating said society, and the methods of treatment to be used with persons apparently dead ; with a number of recent cases proving the happy effects therof

Author(s):
Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Publication:
Boston : [s.n.], printed in the year 1788
Subject(s):
Charities -- legislation & jurisprudence
Resuscitation
Near Drowning
Massachusetts

345. Lectures on the materia medica

Author(s):
Cullen, William, 1710-1790
Publication:
[Philadelphia] America : Printed for the subscribers, by Robert Bell, next door to St. Paul's Church, Third-Street, Philadelphia, MDCCLXXV [1775]
Subject(s):
Materia Medica

348. Letter from the secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by direction of the governor, relative to the late malignant fever: and report of the Board of Managers, of the Marine and City Hospitals, in reply

Author(s):
Pennsylvania. Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Thomas and Samuel F. Bradford, no. 8, South Front Street, 1798
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Philadelphia

357. Longevity: being an account of various persons, who have lived to an extraordinary age, with several curious particulars respecting their lives ; the whole comprising an abridgement of longevity, as far as history extends in every quarter of the world, from the creation to the year 1792 ; authenticated by referential notes from authors of veracity

Author(s):
Hoffman, Christian.
Publication:
New-York : Printed and sold by Jacob S. Mott, no. 7. Vesey-Street, 1798
Subject(s):
Bible
Longevity

361. Medical advice to the inhabitants of warm climates, on the domestic treatment of all the diseases incidental therein: with a few useful hints to new settlers, for the preservation of health, and the prevention of sickness

Author(s):
Thomas, Robert, 1753-1835
Publication:
Nassau, New-Providence : Printed and sold by John Wells, MDCCXCIV [1794]
Subject(s):
Disease
Emigration and Immigration
African Continental Ancestry Group
Tropical Climate
West Indies -- epidemiology

364. Medical inquiries and observations

Author(s):
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by T. Dobson, at the stone-house, no. 41, South Second-Street, MDCCXCIII [1793]
Subject(s):
Medicine

367. Medical inquiries and observations: containing an account of the bilious and remitting and intermitting yellow fever,as it appeared in Philadelphia in the year 1794 ; together with an inquiry into the proximate cause of fever ; and a defence of blood-letting as a remedy for certain diseases

Author(s):
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Thomas Dobson, at the stone-house, no 41, South Second-Street, 1796
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Fever
Bloodletting
Philadelphia -- epidemiology

368. Medical inquiries and observations: containing an account of the yellow fever, as it appeared in Philadelphia in 1797, and observations upon the nature and cure of the gout, and hydrophobia

Author(s):
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Budd and Bartram, for Thomas Dobson, at the stone-house, no 41, South Second-Street, 1798
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Gout
Rabies
Philadelphia -- epidemiology

369. The medical pocket-book: containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body : including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues and doses of medicinal compositions and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order

Author(s):
Elliot, John, 1747-1787
Publication:
Printed at Boston : By Manning & Loring, for Thomas & Andrews, Faust's Statue, no. 45, Newbury-Street, 1795
Subject(s):
Medicine

370. The medical pocket-book: containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body. Including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues and doses of medicinal compositions and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order

Author(s):
Elliot, John, 1747-1787
Publication:
Boston : Printed by Joseph Bumstead, for David West, no. 36, Marlborough-Street, and E. Larkin, Jun. no. 50, Cornhill, 1791
Subject(s):
Medicine

371. The medical pocket-book: for those who are, and for all who wish, to be, physicians ; containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body : including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues, and doses, of medicinal compositions, and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order

Author(s):
Elliot, John, 1747-1787
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed and sold by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Subject(s):
Medicine

373. Medical sketches: in two parts

Author(s):
Moore, John, 1729-1802
Publication:
Printed at Providence (R. Island) : By Carter and Wilkinson, and sold at their book and stationary-store, opposite the market, 1794
Subject(s):
Medicine

374. Medicina Britannica, or A treatise on such physical plants, as are generally to be found in the fields or gardens in Great-Britain: containing a particular account of their nature, virtues, and uses ; together with the observations of the most learned physicians, as well ancient as modern, communicated to the late ingenious Mr. Ray, and the learned Dr. Sim. Pauli ; adapted more especially to the occasions of those, whose condition or situation of life deprives them, in a great measure, of the helps of the learned

Author(s):
Short, Thomas, 1690?-1772
Publication:
[Philadelphia] : London printed : Philadelphia re-printed, and sold by B. Franklin, and D. Hall, at the post-office, in Market-Street, MDCCLI [1751]
Subject(s):
Botany
Plants, Medicinal
Phytotherapy

378. Memoirs of the yellow fever, which prevailed in Philadelphia, and other parts of the United States of America, in the summer and autumn of the present year, 1798: including, tables of the weather, and the daily returns of the sick and dead ; the proceedings of the Board of Health, and Guardians of the Poor ; with the various events of each day, noted at the time of their occurrence ; and the publications which appeared in the different newspapers, during the continuance of the disease, dissections at Boston, &c. &c. ; to which is added, a collections of facts respecting the origin of the fever

Author(s):
Currie, William, 1754-1828
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by John Bioren for Thomas Dobson ..., 1798
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Mortality
History, 18th Century
United States -- epidemiology

381. The millenial door thrown open or, The mysteries of the latter day glory unfolded: in a discourse, delivered at East-Windsor, state of Connecticut, July Fourth, 1799 ; the twenty-third year of the declaration of the independence of the United States : in which event was laid the corner stone of the national temple, under whose auspices all worshippers of God are allowed full indulgence : and from which springs the temple of the living God, into whose bosom the nations of the earth are to bring their glory and their honor

Author(s):
Austin, David, 1759-1831
Publication:
East-Windsor [Conn.] : Printed by Luther Pratt, July, 1799
Subject(s):
Bible
Religion
Anniversaries and Special Events
Holidays
United States

382. Minutes of the proceedings of the committee, appointed on the 14th September, 1793, by the citizens of Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties and the District of Southwark, to attend to and alleviate the sufferings of the afflicted with the malignant fever, prevalent, in the city and its vicinity: with an appendix

Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by R. Aitken & Son, and sold by J. Crukshank ... and the other booksellers, MDCCXCIV [1794]
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Philadelphia

384. A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793: and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications

Author(s):
Jones, Absalom, 1746-1818
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed for the authors, by William W. Woodward, at Franklin's Head, no. 41, Chesnut-Street, 1794
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever -- nursing
Disease Outbreaks
Terminal Care
Social Problems
African Americans
Philadelphia -- epidemiology
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.

390. The New-England almanack, or Lady's and gentleman's diary: for the year of our Lord Christ 1776 ... calculated for the meridian of Providence, in New-England, lat. 41 deg. 51 min. north, and 71 deg. 16 min. west, from the Royal Observatory at Greenwich ; but may, without sensible error, serve all the adjacent colonies

Publication:
Providence, Rhode-Island : Printed and sold, wholesale and retail, by John Carter, at Shakespear's Head, in Meeting-Street, near the Court-House, [1775]
Subject(s):
Forecasting
New England

392. The New-England farrier, or, A compendium of earriery [sic], in four parts: wherein most of the diseases to which horses, neat cattle, sheep and swine are incident, are treated of ; with medical and surgical observations thereon ; the remedies, in general, are such as are easily procured, safely applied, and happily successful ; being the result of many years experience ; and first production of the kind in New-England ; intended for the use of private gentlemen and farmers

Author(s):
Jewett, Paul.
Publication:
Newburyport [Mass.] : Printed by William Barrett, at his printing-office Merrimack-Street, MDCCXCV [1795]
Subject(s):
Horse Diseases
Animal Husbandry

394. Observations and experiments on the use of enemata, and the external application of medicines to the human body: being an inaugural thesis, submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost, the trustees, and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, on the 22d day of May, 1798, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Hahn, John.
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Stephen C. Ustick, 1798
Subject(s):
Enema

400. Observations on the causes and cure of remitting or bilious fevers: to which is annexed, an abstract of the opinions and practice of different authors ; and an appendix, exhibiting facts and reflections relative to the synochus icteroides, or yellow fever

Author(s):
Currie, William, 1754-1828
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed for the author by William T. Palmer ..., 1798
Subject(s):
Fever
Yellow Fever
Disease Outbreaks
Philadelphia -- epidemiology