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Life Satisfaction Among Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries
Published  07/13/2000 | Quality of life | Unrated
 

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Brent W. Chase Thomas A. Cornille R. William English Florida State University

Dr. Brent W. Chase, 5707 NW 19th Place; Gainesville 32605. Email: bchase78@netzero.net

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