Literature Databases
- MUSC A to Z List of Databases
A list of the main databases provided by the MUSC Library
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
Citation data, journal impact metrics, and journal indexing. Includes all of MEDLINE and Embase. - CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) Complete This link opens in a new window
Nursing and allied health database
Systematic Reviews/Evidence-based Practice
A systematic review is a literature review focused on a research question that tries to identify, appraise, select and synthesize all high quality research evidence relevant to that question. Systematic reviews of high-quality randomized controlled trials and other primary research articles.
- TripPro - Find Evidence Fast!
TripPro is a clinical search engine to quickly and easily find high-quality evidence to support your practice.
Practice Guidelines
- World Health Organization Guidelines
The development of global guidelines ensuring the appropriate use of evidence represents one of the core functions of WHO.
Journals
- American Journal of Human Genetics
Peer reviewed journal from the American Society of Human Genetics - Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers
Official journal of Genetic Alliance.
- Predatory JournalsHow to determine if a journal is predatory.
Document Delivery
If you need a journal article or book chapter not owned by MUSC, request it through Document Delivery (ILLIAD). Links to articles and book chapters will be emailed. This is a free and fast service for MUSC students, staff and faculty.
- From a database, click on
- If MUSC does not own/subscribe to the article, there will be an option to "Request Item Through Document Delivery"
- Or, enter information manually at the Document Delivery website