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UCLA student Erin Burgos had scoliosis as a child and is now training to be a registered nurse. (Anisha Joshi/Daily Bruin)

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Erin Burgos grew up with scoliosis, a disease that affects the curvature of the spine. For three years, Burgos had to wear a back brace which made any type of movement difficult.

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Student turns experience with scoliosis into passion for nursing

By Janice Shiao

June 5, 2016 4:35 p.m.