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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Feb. 28, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Net Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock And Warrant   $ 11,458mela_NetProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStockAndWarrant      
Proceeds From Sale Of Convertible Preferred Stock Common Stock And Warrants 15,000mela_ProceedsFromSaleOfConvertiblePreferredStockCommonStockAndWarrants        
Accumulated deficit     182,293us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit 168,148us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit  
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent     (14,145)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (25,948)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss  
Working Capital     14,517mela_WorkingCapital    
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 11,434us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue $ 3,783us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue $ 7,862us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue