July 27, 2012
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA
Vol. 30, No. 48
Inside Children’s program therapy dog resveratrol
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study begins
MUSC is recruiting people for a compound which might help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
healthy Food systems
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MUSC graduates are helping to develop a website to aid others in understanding the importance of locally grown food. 2 Shots With a Spin 5 Meet O’Stacia 8 Healthy challenge
t h e C ata ly s t online http://www. musc.edu/ catalyst
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ola, a therapy dog for the Medically Fragile Children’s Program, died July 7 at the age of 14. She worked at the Children’s Hospital for seven years. According to Pat Votava, Children’s Services Administration, Lola was sweet, kind and gentle. “I like to think that she is now wagging her tail with joy at being reunited with so many of the children she loved so much.” Lola started work at MUSC as the therapy dog for the Medically Fragile Children’s Program (MFCP) in 2005. The physical, occupational and speech therapists at MFCP incorporated Lola into their therapy with the children, using her to encourage children to walk by walking Lola in the hall and to speak by calling her name. She encouraged them with a wagging tail and could “speak” when they asked her to. “As soon as Lola entered the Children’s Hospital, her pace quickened and she pranced with a purpose,” Votava said. “Lola was particularly close to the pediatric oncology patients and cystic fibrosis patients. One little boy with CF would only get out of bed to do his physical therapy if he could walk ‘My Lola’ in the hallway. Lola would often wear a birthday hat and visit children on their birthdays.” The pediatric oncology’s bulletin board featured photographs of the children and Lola titled, “Lola’s Loves.” Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology director, Michelle Hudspeth, M.D., said Lola was an amazing dog. “Lola brightened some of the hardest days for our patients, not to mention improved the blood pressure of the staff!” Isabel Virella–Lowell, M.D., Pediatrics, Children’s Research Institute, said Lola was a wonderful friend to the CF family. “We will miss her. She brought such joy and comfort to our children. The smiles she brought to their faces and the laughter she put in their hearts are priceless.”
Top photo: Lola, an MUSC employee for seven years, gives a kiss to a patient. Lola died July 7. Carol Perkins Rawle, owner of Harry Barker treats, donated a portion of the proceeds from biscuit sales to the MUSC therapy dog program. Left photo: Lola and Pat Votava delivered Valentine’s Day cards each year to children and staff.
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PT students combine passion with AWE fundraising By Bilan williams Public Relations
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f you have to use a wheelchair to get around, what is second nature to others becomes quite a feat. It is even more remarkable to have to readjust the way you get around if you have a spinal cord injury after years of walking. Jessica House, president of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) class of 2013, said she got to see that first- hand working with the nonprofit group Achieving Wheelchair Equality (AWE). They hosted an Adaptive Water Sports clinic at Lion’s Beach, located in Moncks Corner on the shore of Lake Moultrie, June 9. Thirty-two DPT students attended the clinic and worked with 12 participants who were taught how to sit ski, which allows participants to water ski from a sitting position, paddle kayaks and ride jet skis. The remaining 31 students participated in the clinic July 21. Established in 1991 to help facilitate the lives of wheelchair users, AWE provides services for those living with spinal cord injuries. Physical therapy students engage in a wide variety of activities with AWE. House, from Missoula, Mont., said that she is amazed by the participants. “I admire their motivation and inability to quit. Each of them have had to re-learn how to do things that are second nature to most of us and have to learn how to do things in a different way than they did before their injury. It can’t be easy, but you never hear any of them complain.”
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Members of the Charleston Fire Department compete in the wheelchair basketball tournament at the Shots With a Spin fundraiser. House said it was rewarding to help people who never thought they could water ski have the chance to do that. “It’s awesome to give back and help them do something a little more outside of the box of what normal rehabilitation would be.” Physical therapist Sara Kraft, an assistant DPT professor in the College of Health Professions, is enthralled with the achievements of her students. “The third-year PT students have been doing amazing things. For example, they’ve hosted an All Sports Day, which included basketball, football, racing, tennis and softball.” Bethany Clark, a DPT student from The Catalyst is published once a week. Paid adver tisements, which do not represent an endorsement by MUSC or the State of South Carolina, are handled by Island Publications Inc., Moultrie News, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S.C., 843-849-1778 or 843-958-7490. E-mail: sales@moultrienews.com.
Aiken, said it was probably one of the most eye-opening events she has ever attended of any population with disabilities. “I think I was most impressed by the courage the participants showed by getting up on the skis. They were fearless. I couldn’t even be convinced to try.”
set up booths with wheelchair obstacle courses, adaptive hunting gear, adaptive car shows, information and more. It was a great fundraiser and way to raise awareness.” House called the event one of the most enjoyable things she’s ever done. “It was challenging and a lot of hard work helping to organize the event, but extremely worthwhile. It was pretty neat to see the community rally around the organization to play some basketball.” According to Cline, when the passion to help people is combined with what students learn in school, the results are incredible for everyone involved. “These events make coming to school every day and working hard worth it.” Galan was also satisfied with the results of their hard work, saying that it was worth every second. “I truly enjoyed being a part of the Shots With a Spin basketball tournament. I learned a lot about those who use wheelchairs as well as a lot about myself. The people involved with AWE are an inspiration.”
shoTs wiTh a spin Most amazingly, Clark and House, along with fellow students Jill Galan and Sarah Cline, hosted a fundraiser featuring a wheelchair basketball tournament called Shots With a Spin in order to raise money for AWE. Shots With a Spin, held June 16 at The Citadel, included teams from the Charleston Battery, Charleston Outlaw Rugby, the Navy, the Charleston Fire Department, the MUSC College Health of Professions C research team, MUSC PT classes, and an MUSC rehabilitative team. In addition to the tournament, they also had a silent auction, drawings, and a children’s carnival. The event raised more than $5,500 and Kraft was happy with the success of her students. “It took about a year and a half to organize this event. We had vendors from several different places
Alex Jackson helped plan Shots With A Spin and is an employee with SPAWAR in Charleston. Jackson also writes a blog for the S.C. Spinal Cord Injury Association. Visit http://tinyurl. com/73ky6n5.
The Coursework Participants with AWE enjoy the collaboration with the DPT students. Kraft said that their demeanor toward the students is amazing. Kraft said they
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Resveratrol study for Alzheimer’s disease begins MUSC is one of 26 academic institutions nationwide recruiting volunteers for a study on resveratrol, examining its effects on those with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Geriatric psychiatrist and researcher Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., will be the principal investigator for the MUSC study. Resveratrol is a compound found in red grapes, red grape juice, red wine, chocolate, tomatoes and peanuts. Pre-clinical and pilot clinical research studies suggest that resveratrol may prevent diabetes, act as a natural cancer fighter, ward off cardiovascular disease, and prevent memory loss, but there has been no large definitive study of its effects in humans. The risk of all of these diseases increases with aging. Animal studies suggest that resveratrol may impede molecular mechanisms of aging. Human population studies suggest several health benefits from modest daily consumption of red wine, but the mechanisms of action in the body are unknown. “Although there have been possible health benefits of resveratrol, such as what is found in red wine or chocolate, researchers have suspected that this concentration may not be enough to produce clearly noticeable benefits in patients with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Mintzer, Department of Neurosciences. “Scientists have recently managed to isolate
“Although taking the pill may not be as fun as drinking wine or eating chocolate, the beneficial clinical results may end up being clearly evident.” Dr. Jacobo Mintzer resveratrol and manufacture it in an easy-to-swallow pill form. This new development will allow us, for the first time, to adequately test the effects of resveratrol as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.” Mintzer concludes, “Although taking the pill may not be as fun as drinking wine or eating chocolate, the beneficial clinical results may end up being clearly evident.” Resveratrol is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. It is not known if resveratrol can change the course of the disease. Not everyone who enrolls in the study will receive
resveratrol. Half of the participants will receive a placebo (a sugar pill made to look like the resveratrol pill) to allow researchers to more objectively test the benefits of resveratrol. Neither the patient nor the clinical staff will know if the study participant is receiving the placebo or resveratrol until the end of the study. In addition, the phase II study will examine the safety and tolerability of resveratrol administered twice daily with a dose increase planned at three month intervals. According to the National Institute of Aging, more than 5.3 million people in the United States are suffering from Alzheimer’s, and every 70 seconds, another person develops this disease. The resveratrol study will be conducted at 26 U.S. academic institutions that are affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study. Patients who volunteer for the study cannot be enrolled in another clinical trial during the study period. They will also be asked to abstain from eating or drinking large quantities of foods or beverages that contain resveratrol, and abstain from taking dietary supplements containing resveratrol. The research is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, through a grant from the National Institute on Aging.
New Dept of Medicine chair to take helm Sept. 1 Don C. Rockey, M.D., will be the new chair of the MUSC Department of Medicine. Rockey comes to MUSC from the University of Texas Southwestern where he serves as professor of internal medicine and chief of the Division of Digestive and Rockey Liver Diseases. He will join MUSC Sept. 1. Rockey completed an internship and residency in Categorical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) from 1984-1988, serving as chief resident from 1987-1988. He completed fellowships in Gastroenterology at UCSF from 19881992. He served on the faculty at
UCSF and Duke University Medical Center prior to joining the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2005. While leading the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases at the University of Texas Southwestern, he led the development of strong clinical, educational, and both basic and clinical research programs. “We were thrilled to recruit Dr. Rockey as chair of the Department of Medicine,” said Etta Pisano, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine. “He brings an exceptional combination of clinical, research, teaching, and administrative skills to lead the growth and development of the department.” Rockey is a member of the American Association of Physicians and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College
of Physicians. Rockey has also served as a member of the National Institute of Health’s Hepatobiliary Pathophysiology Study Section, as an associate editor for Hepatology and Liver International, and has served on a number of journal editorial boards. He has authored more than 200 publications and has given numerous invited lectures. Rockey received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1984, winning numerous awards for academic excellence. Rockey’s wife, Kathy, is a medical consultant. The couple have three children: Kelsey (23), Nicole (21) and Daniel (18). For information on the Department of Medicine, visit http:// clinicaldepartments.musc.edu/medicine or call 792-1020.
Help Public Safety, secure your valuables Recently there has been a rash of larcenies at MUSC. These larcenies appear to be crimes of opportunity, in which the actor(s) enters an unlocked space and removes valuables such as cash, cell phones and credit cards. In an effort to reduce the opportunity to commit these types of crimes, it is recommended that all valuables be kept in a secure location. Also, be alert to any suspicious person or anyone that looks to be out of place. The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to support MUSC and the Division of Finance & Administration by creating and assuring a safe, orderly and secure environment. For information or to report suspicious activity, call the Department of Public Safety at 7924196.
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Website offers resources for eating right, living well W hen Dr. Phillip Davis [2004 MUSC graduate] was in medical school a decade ago, he recognized physicians were well trained in treating illness, but received very little instruction in nutrition and disease prevention. Then, about four years ago Davis noticed he had borderline high blood pressure. With a family history of cardiovascular disease, that health scare sounded an alarm and Davis began changing his diet to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy snacks. Davis took his healthy eating one step further after reading the research on the benefits of choosing sustainable, locally grown food. Those series of realizations spawned the idea for www. GetLocalFoods.com, a free online tool for consumers, growers, restaurants and markets to find and share information on nutritious, sustainable food that helps people live healthier lives. The site promotes local food producers, provides educational information on nutrition, and helps keep food dollars in the local economy. “The focus is to reconnect people with the origins of their food,” Davis said. “We hope they’ll begin to substitute grocery store trips with visits to local farms, restaurants and markets where real food can be found.” As he and his wife, Angel French, began to develop the idea, Davis turned to a friend from medical school, Dr. Edward O’Bryan [2004 MUSC graduate] and his wife, Claire O’Bryan, a nurse practitioner at Hollings Cancer Center and an MUSC alumna. Both have a passion for healthy eating, and often host farm-to-table dinners with friends and family. Edward O’Bryan then recruited a registered dietitian, Shani Friedman, to the project, rounding out a team of health and medical professionals who truly understand the impact diet and food choices have on our overall health and wellness. A native of Israel, Friedman grew up eating what was grown in her back yard and community so she didn’t need much convincing to come on board this project. “It’s what I believe,” she said. “It’s the whole spirit of nutrition.” Local chef Iverson Brownell and farmers Dale Snyder (Sweetgrass Garden) and Pete Ambrose (Ambrose Family Farm) are also helping develop the concept. The
photo by Leslie Burden, Charleston Regional Business Journal
From left are Angel French, Dr. Phillip Davis, Pete Ambrose, Dr. Edward and Claire O’Bryan. Kneeling: Iverson Brownell and Dale Snyder. The mission of GetLocalFoods is to develop healthy sustainable food systems, promote proper nutrition and improve wellness in the community. Visit www.GetLocalFoods.com. idea is to create more than just a directory; this site will be a visually appealing tool that connects and engages users. Rich imagery and videos will help the public gain a better understanding of the practices and methods of local food producers. There will be information on nutrition, recipes, new research findings, and videos on how to prepare food at home. The site is still in beta (preview) and a campaign was launched in June on www.Indiegogo.com to raise
additional funds to enhance the site. Eventually it will expand across South Carolina and to other cities so people can find local resources in their community. Additional plans include nutrition consults and the development of a line of products, such as healthy snacks that can be purchased on the site. Editor’s note: Reprinted with permission from the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Profiles in Business 2012.
MUSC East Cooper facility accepting new patients The new MUSC Health East Cooper is now open to provide specialty services at 1600 Midtown Ave., Mount Pleasant, off of Hungryneck Boulevard. Specialty clinics open include laboratory services; neurosciences; neurosurgery, orthopaedics; radiology; pediatric urology
and adult urology. The facility also includes the Black Bean Company Café, rooftop healing garden and a community room. To schedule an appointment, call 7921414. Call MUSC Health East Cooper directly at call 876-8282 or visit http://www. muschealth.com/eastcooper.
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Meet O’Stacia
O’Stacia Nesbit Department Womens Imaging How long at MUSC 8 years How are you changing what’s possible at MUSC Keeping a positive attitude Favorite area at the new MUSC Health East Cooper facility The healing garden What do you like most about the facility Friendly atmosphere and the parking Favorite piece of art at the new facility Cardiology hearts What are you excited about most with the new facility Team building Music in your CD player Gospel Most embarrassing moment Blacking out at cheerleader camp Favorite place in the world Blue Ridge Parkway Greatest moments Marrying my husband, Ty, and having my children
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Uganda
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here were many tempting options during spring break for MUSC’s second-year occupational therapy students. Thanks to the persuasive talents of Patty Coker-Bolt, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Health Professions, 16 of the 42 in the class chose to spend their spring break working in Uganda as volunteers for a trip organized through the Palmetto Medical Initiative. Coker-Bolt plays a vital role in recruiting for this organization. The students traveled 7,400 miles to Masindi, Uganda from May 4-14. Lauren Wengerd, pictured far right with an excerpt from her trip journal, said she wishes she were back there right now. “You would go to clinic with your shoes and a hat and you would leave without them,” she said. “Going on this trip was the best decision I have ever made. Learning both life and career lessons while helping people who genuinely need it? Sign me up.”
Emily Caveny, OT Class 2013, enjoys a moment with an Ugandan boy as he awaits a check-up at the local clinic in Masindi, Uganda. The Office of Student Life in the College of Health Professions is accepting shoes for the next group of students going to Uganda in August. New and used shoes of all sizes for men, women and children are needed. Folding wheelchairs and walkers also are in dire need. For more information, contact Kaelyn Rogers at rogerk@musc.edu.
Lauren Wengerd, an occupational therapy student, helps an Ugandan patient fit his “wheelchair” for molds to improve his posture and comfort. Below is an excerpt from reflections in her journal.
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As I sit both mentally and physically exhausted on a two-
hour van ride back from clinic, I am trying to wrap my mind around everything I experienced today. I met a man whose
amazing smile and overwhelming gratefulness will forever be engrained in my mind. He had a severe case of polio, something that is rarely seen in the States anymore, and as a result had the most debilitating case of scoliosis I may ever see. He came to us in a wheelchair made of a hard plastic lawn chair and bike tires hoping for a cure, or at the very least, relief from the pain.
We luckily had some foam material that we were able to modify and attach to his chair to provide him better posture, and most importantly, comfort. As he sat back on a soft surface for maybe the first time in his life his huge smile and laughter said it all. Something as simple as making a chair that he uses everyday more comfortable may have changed his quality of life forever, and at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you are in America or Uganda. That is what I came to OT school for. That is what Sixteen of MUSC’s occupational therapy students volunteered to work on a medical trip to Masindi, Uganda on their spring break, May 4-14.
occupational therapy is all about.” — Lauren Wengerd
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general Counsel reCognized For serviCe
MUSC President Dr. Ray Greenberg reads the inscriptive plaque from the back of an MUSC recognition chair dedicated to retired MUSC chief counsel Joseph (Joe) C. Good Jr. during a commemorative event. Good, far right, who retired after 25 years of service, is joined by wife, Ginny, and son, Joe, on June 30. Medical center attorney Annette Drachman assumed the general counsel role for MUSC July 1.
MUSC Women’s Club accepting scholarship nominations The Medical University Women’s Club is beginning the process of identifying MUSC’s most deserving students for its annual scholarships. All full-time students in their second or subsequent years from any of the six MUSC colleges are eligible to apply for these annual scholarships. Previous applicants may reapply. The women’s club has awarded $10,000 to $15,000 in previous years. Applications are available through the Volunteer Services Office (first floor of the Children’s Hospital, next to the gift shop). Alternatively, applicants may download the application at http:// academicdepartments.musc.edu/ womensclub/scholarship.htm. The deadline for submission of applications online or at the Volunteer Services Office is 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28. The scholarship committee of the Medical University Women’s Club
aPPliCation inFormation http://academicdepartments. musc.edu/womensclub/ scholarship.htm will review the applications and select scholarship recipients based on financial need, academic achievement, and community and university service. An applicant’s transcript, personal statement and letter of recommendation from an MUSC faculty member are required and are an important part of each application. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Sept. 7 and recognized on Sept. 12 at the women’s club annual membership coffee. For information, email Cecily DiPiro, scholarship committee chairperson, at MUWCscholarship@gmail.com.
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Registration opens for Healthy Charleston Challenge The MUSC Healthy Charleston Challenge, a 12week fitness and weight loss program, will begin in September. The challenge is designed to increase physical activity, provide professional guidance and accountability for developing healthy lifestyle habits. Collectively, participants have lost more than 19,800 pounds, improved blood lipid profiles, improved fitness levels, and reduced risk factors for chronic disease. The challenge was named the third best program innovation for chronic disease prevention and obesity in the U.S. by the Medical Fitness Association. The program, located at the MUSC Wellness Center, creates social support and a friendly competition with participants divided into teams. Each team has a personal trainer to help them achieve permanent lifestyle changes. Weekly education meetings include current researched nutrition with the program nutritionist (registered dietitian), food log review, behavior change strategies with the team psychologist (program clinical psychologist), and various exercise physiology presentations with exercise specialists experienced in exercise, weight loss, and lifestyle management necessary to receive optimal results. Teams compete against each other, creating a “biggest loser” type camaraderie plus the accountability needed for a fun and motivating program. The staff for the Charleston challenge are currently recruiting to create several teams of MUSC employees. Groups of employees can form their own team, or applicants can be placed on a team by the program staff. Application deadline for the September session is Aug. 13. The application and additional information is online at www.musc.edu/hsc. Participants should be 30 pounds or more overweight and in need of permanently changing lifestyle habits for decreased risk of chronic disease. The following is a statement from a successful challenge graduate: “The Healthy Charleston Challenge opened up a new doorway to becoming who I was created to be. It educated me in such a way nutritionally, gave me intense exposure to training and exercise and gave me team accountability that have lead to success and incredible friendships to this day. The challenge empowered me to realize that there was more inside of me and to make a life style change. When I began the challenge, I could not climb a flight a stairs without being winded. Heck, let’s get real, I could not even bend over and tie my shoe much less run a mile. I am proud to say that, as of today, I have completed a full marathon (that's 26.2 miles) and I am training to become a Tae Bo instructor. It's been almost three years since I started my journey to become a happy, healthy, fit, strong, unstoppable me and I have not gained one pound but rather am moving forward in my journey!
Health Charleston Challenge participants spin during a scheduled class. To register for the Fall challenge, visit www.musc.edu/hsc. Employee Wellness events q Zumba at Harborview Office Tower (HOT): Join licensed Zumba instructor Felecia Curry for a weekly Wednesday night Zumba class held from 5 - 6 p.m., Room 910 HOT. Zumba is a dance-based aerobic exercise class and Curry tailors the workout to accommodate any fitness level. Space is limited. To register or for more information, email curryf@musc. edu or call 822-6136. q MUSC Urban Farm: Family Workday will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. at the MUSC Urban Farm. Sessions will focus on organic methods for weed control in the garden. Bring a plastic bag and take home some fresh produce in return for work efforts on the farm. Planned tasks include weeding, pulling crops that are no longer producing and cleaning up beds to prepare for the next season. Okra, eggplant, beans, culinary herbs, peppers, and squash should be ready for harvest. Bring water, sunscreen and wear closed toe shoes. Email musc-empwell@musc.edu to register. q Farmers Market: Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from local farmers from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in the Horseshoe and in the area next to Ashley River Tower. Contact Susan Johnson, Ph.D., at johnsusa@musc. edu for information on the Office of Health Promotion at MUSC and Suzan Benenson Whelan at whela@ musc.edu for specific information about employee wellness.
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Radiology features new Siemens 3T Skyra system T
he Department of Radiology and Radiology Science has acquired a new Siemens Skyra 3 Tesla MRI Scanner giving radiology specialists a more expanded image to view and advanced diagnostic capability while allowing patients to enjoy a more comfortable scan experience. The high-field scanner can diagnose a broad range of medical conditions including heart and vascular disease, stroke, cancer, joint, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. The large bore magnet system, which was installed in early July, has twice the magnetic field strength of other current scanners in the U.S. It features a 70 cm bore opening, which is larger than conventional devices and roomier to accommodate a variety of body sizes, shapes and conditions. The combination of the magnet and a shorter access platform allows for many studies to be completed with the patient’s head outside the bore reducing a claustrophobic experience or anxiety. Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been widely used as the most non-invasive diagnostic technique to examine images of bone, muscle, soft tissues and organs and fat to diagnose a variety of health conditions and disease. As of July 23, MUSC began providing inpatients with 3T scanning, general anesthesia and pediatric sedation within a hospital setting, which earlier, was only available as an outpatient service. To schedule an outpatient appointment, contact Radiology scheduling at 792-9729.
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Radiology technologist Linda Hamner adjusts the head rest in the new Tesla MRI scanner. For more information on the scanner, call 792-8862.
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are very appreciative of the students and think highly of them. “They think the students walk on water.” According to Clark, the feeling is mutual. One participant, Alex Jackson, helped put together the Shots With a Spin tournament and left a big impression on several DPT students. “He suffered his injury when he was 9-months old—unfortunately a C5-C6 injury. Where some people may choose to use this as an excuse not to live up to their potential, Alex is one amazing guy,” Clark said. A 2010 College of Charleston graduate, Jackson not only has hosted his own radio show for four years, but also has a blog for the S.C. Spinal Cord Injury Association called ‘Tuesday Talk With Alex.’ Clark called him a great role model for anyone. Cline said she admires their attitudes despite the fact that they had no choice
PT students Bethany Clark, from left, Jill Galan, Jess House and Sarah Cline planned Shots With A Spin fundraiser, which raised more than $5,500. in their current situations. “Each individual has put an unimaginable amount of work towards becoming the amazing person they are today.”
AWE and its participants have not only made the PT students feel welcomed, but they have made their experience as MUSC students
worthwhile. Clark feels like working with AWE is one of many reasons she has found her tenure as a student at MUSC enjoyable. “Our professors go out of their way to get us the information we need. Dr. Kraft puts a ton of time into setting up activities for our class to participate in. These AWE activities complimented our coursework and they are just another example of how great our professors are. I cannot say enough positive things about MUSC’s DPT program.” House feels the same way. “Being very active and accident prone growing up, I was in and out of physical therapy for injuries and I always thought the PTs looked like they were having fun. In talking to friends in other PT programs, I think I am being afforded opportunities that others don’t get. I think MUSC does an outstanding job of preparing us to be excellent clinicians that really will make a difference in lives of our patients.”
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Applause Program The following employees received recog- cine; Regan Saxton, Anesthesia & Periopnition through the Applause Program for erative Medicine; Theresa Glover, Famgoing the extra mile: ily Medicine; Deborah Balasia, Women & Infant Services Surgery; LaRenzo Medical Center Champagne, Transplant Center; ChristoPaula Hardwick, Women’s Care Services; pher Chambers, Residents Oral Surgery; Laura Beason, NICU; Joan MacPher- Amanda Styslinger, PAS; Otis Williams, son, NICU; Jessica Haselden, Women Safety & Security; Shania Broughton, 2 and Infant Services; Kayte Randazzo, 5E; JRU; Kara Bogue, Meduflex Team; Ruth Tracey Driggers, NICU; Erin Barton, Pinckney, Revenue Cycle Operations; Special Care Nursery; Tina Dansaert- Tracy Floyd, Ambulatory Care; KathAckerman, Women’s Care Services; John leen Brown, NICU; Paulette Headden, Cahill, Neonatology; Dorothy Weiss, NICU; William Southgate, NeonatolART 6W; Mona Murdaugh, ART 6W; ogy; Courtenay Barfield, NICU; EmShavon Gruber, ART 6W; Christopher ily Wade, NICU; Erin Forston, NICU; Nielsen, Cardiology; Libby Woodward, Jean Cottle, 10W; Cassandra Noble, Women’s Services; Belinda Christy, Vol- 10W; Amanda Behrouzjou, 10W; Sheryl unteer & Guest Services; Shnek Gaillard, Ciccarelli, 8E; Amy Hanna, 8E; Katie ART Inpatient Phlebotomy Services; Pat Privett, 8E; Ashley Sisson, Pulmonary Singleton, ART 4E; Nikki Heyward, Rehab; Shirley Cummings-Jamison, GI DHHS-Medicaid; Linda McPherson, En- Clinic; Michelle Pringle, Revenue Cycle vironmental Services; Ana Virella, Wom- Operations; Rebecca Jordan, ART 6W; en’s Services; Donna Chapman, Revenue Meredith Frazier, ART 6W; Priscilla Cycle Operations; Angela Smalls, Sup- Pearsey, Environmental Services; Dawn port Services; Terra Kirkwood, RT Chil- Salem, ART 6W; Brandon Gates, ART dren’s Services; Dianne Kelly, Medical 6W; Mae Curnell, Environmental SerRecords; Arthur Smith, Anesthesia & vices; Danielle Woodley, ART 6W; KrisPerioperative Medicine; Evyonne Thur- tine Miles, ART 6W; Rebecca Hank, man, Transplant Center; Israel Single- ART 6W; Dolores Lands, ART 6W; Sally ton, MedSurg Registration; Renee Gar- Key, ART 6W; Holly Gardner, Meduflex rison, Physical Therapy; Karen Legare, Team; Jenice Edney, ART Dietetic ServicART Pre-Op Surgery; Greg Buck, Gastro- es; Christina Chapman, Meduflex Team; enterology & Hepatology; Kimberly Ben- Jennie Curry, ART 6W; Melanie Hines, nett, ART PACU; Jennifer Tucker, ART ART 6E; Ryan Dennis, ART 6E; Cyrus PACU; Paul Rousseau, Geriatrics; Stacey Edelson, ART 6W; Shaniqua Grant, Byrd, Interventional Cardiology; Benja- ART 6E; Katelyn Dunahoe, ART 6W; min Moser, ART 3W; Jessica Johnson, Eugenia Mathias, ART 6E; Dawn Salem, Safety & Security; Elizabeth Boessneck, ART 6W; Martha Perry, ART 6E; CaART 2 CCV; Eric Powers, Cardiology; rissa Sullivan, ART 6W; Kim Poulakis, Lori McCall, Medical Records; Marydele ART 6E; Ryan Dennis, ART 6E; Amelia Tennent, 8W; Kendall Simmons, Me- Hoak, ART 6E; Patricia Brown, ART duflex Team; Melvena Nelson, Environ- 6W; and Mautisha Jenkins, ART 6E. mental Services; Wendy Williams, 10W; Melissa Pascarella, 10W; Megan Ohorodnyk, 10W; Laurie Moultrie, 10W; Brett University Green, 10W; Lori Pope, Radiology; De- Valerie Assey, Infectious Diseases; Perveat Anderson, Environmental Services; cilla Coaxum, University Press; Michelle Chandra Chisolm, 6E; Deborah Cepeda, Cunningham, Psychiatry; Joyce FreeRevenue Cycle Operations; Valerie Assey, man, Cardiology; Carly Freilich, NeuInfectious Disease Division; Carolyn Har- rosciences, Monica Gardner, Neuroscirison, PAS; Dana Jackson, Physical Ther- ences; Linda Hammill, Orthopaedic apy; Virginia Wright, Radiology; Del- Surgery; Amber Houston, College of phine Walker, Women’s Care Services; Dental Medicine; Emily Lynn, Surgery; Alice Carter, Women & Infant Services Christopher Merrell, Orthopaedic SurSurgery; Melinda Bailey, Anesthesia & gery; Steve McLawhorn, Engineering & Perioperative Medicine; Larry Banks, An- Facilities; Allison Nissen, OB-GYN; Gloesthesia & Perioperative Medicine; Larry ria Rivera, Purchasing; and Ollie Ross, Field, Anesthesia & Perioperative Medi- University Press.
Blood, platelet donors of all types needed by ARC The American Red Cross (ARC) has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors of all types. There is almost half the amount of readily available Red Cross blood now than there was at this point in time last year. Eligible donors with types O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative are encouraged to donate double red cells where available. Right now blood donations are not keeping pace with the demand for blood products. Many regular donors are busy or traveling and unavailable to give at
this time. With schools and families on vacation, it’s important to remember that patients don’t get a holiday from needing blood. During the month of July, all donors will be entered into a drawing for a $3,000 gift card. The ARC blood donor room at MUSC is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Room 279 of the university hospital. Appointments are encouraged but not necessary. To make an appointment or for more information, call the donor room at 792-1015.
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sWing For a Cure golF tournament MUSC’s Dr. Lee Leddy, center, assistant professor in orthopaedic surgery, received the Harper Drolet Award at the second annual Swing For A Cure Golf Tournament on July 14. Held in memory of Travis Branch, Swing For A Cure raised more than $20,000 for the sarcoma research program at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center. The Harper Drolet Award was created in 2011 to honor an individual who is making a significant difference in the fight against sarcoma. Supporting the tournament are Carrie Branch, wife of Travis, and Giles Branch, brother of Travis.
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