MUSC Catalyst

February 17, 2012 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA Vol. 30, No. 25

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Focus on Healthy SmilesMUSC and area dentists did their

part to keep some Lowcountry school-aged children smiling as part of theannual Give Kids A Smile Day Feb. 3.

More than 130 children received freedental services as part of the day at theJames B. Edwards College of DentalMedicine. The event, sponsored by theSouth Carolina Dental Associationand the American Dental Association(ADA), provided boys and girls with freeoral health care services.

MUSC dentists, dental teammembers, faculty, staff and studentsprovided dental exams, X-rays,teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments,restorative treatments (includes fillingsand crowns), extractions and dentaleducation.

Each February, the dental schoolpartners with community practitionersand students to provide these servicesas part of National Children’s DentalHealth Month. Participants are usuallybetween 3 and 16 years of age.

This year’s event director, KatherineSee Smile on page 8

Dental hygienist Tricia Schell, left, explains to Kathy Zemp, a nurse at Jane Edwards Elementary School, the result offourth grade student Cameron Reynolds’ teeth cleaning as part of Give Kids A Smile Day. Bottom photo: Dental studentJennifer Fiorica demonstrates the correct way to brush teeth with James Simons Elementary student Amariay Waring. Tosee the video, visit http://bit.ly/GiveKidsSmiles.

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Excellence rewarded EmployEE WEllnEssFor smokers desperate to quit, the

answer may be as close as the drawer withtheir workout clothes.

Two of the most significant risk factorsfor chronic disease are smoking and asedentary lifestyle. For smokers who arenot physically active, starting an exerciseregime while trying to quit smokingmight seem difficult, but researchsuggests that smokers who take up aregular exercise program have a muchhigher quit-smoking success rate.

Nicotine addiction and exercise affectthe body and the brain in similar waysthat may explain why physical activitycan help relieve the symptoms associatedwith quitting smoking.

A recent study conducted at TheUniversity of Exeter in England revealedthe immediate physical and neurologicalbenefits of exercise as a cessation tool.After a single, 10-minute exercise session,smokers deprived of tobacco for 15 hoursreported reductions in nicotine cravings.

Lead author Adrian Taylor said theresearch suggests that exercise producesneurotransmitters including dopamine— a chemical in the brain associated withpositive mood. “In this way, exercise maymimic the effects of nicotine in the brainand provide smokers with the same relieffrom negative mood as smoking.”

Even better, a review of 20 studies onexercise and quitting smoking foundthat exercise does not have to be hard orlong-lasting to have these effects. Evenbrief bouts of physical activity can be aneffective aid for smokers wishing to quit.

In addition to the benefits related tocravings, exercise can also help improveoverall health, reduce weight gain oftenassociated with quitting smoking andimprove self-confidence. Smokingdamages the cardiorespiratory system,but much of its negative effects can bereversed by quitting. Adding exercisecan improve heart and lung function,reduce the risk of lung cancer and reducechronic shortness of breath. Exercise alsocan lead to a positive self-image, whichcontributes to successful changes inbehavior, both in quitting smoking andmaintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Smokers who are ready to quit and

want to use exercise tohelp them be successfulshould follow theserecommendations:q See a physicianbefore starting anyexercise routineq Start slowq Find somethingenjoyableq Include cardio,strength training andflexibility routinesq Find a workoutpartner

For information on how exercise canhelp smokers quit for good, sign up forthe Lunch & Learn with Katie Blaylockat 12:15 p.m., Feb. 22. Participants willreceive a pedometer and fitness band.

Employee Wellness eventsq Tobacco Free Tuesday: Visit DianeConte, Prevention Partners managerwith the State Employee InsuranceProgram in Children’s Hospital lobby tolearn about Quit For Life, a free smokingcessation program offered to employeescovered under the state health plan.Enroll from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Feb. 21and receive a kit filled with gifts.q TST satellite clinic: Employee HealthServices will be administering tuberculinskin tests for employees from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. Feb. 8 outside Ashley River Towercafeteria. No appointment necessary.q Lunch & Learn: “Exercise to QuitSmoking.” Join Katie Blaylock from12:15 - 12:45 p.m., Feb. 22 in Room 103,Colbert Education Center & Library.Email [email protected] Worksite screening: Feb. 22 in theWellness Center auditorium. Thisscreening, valued at about $350, isavailable to employees with the StateHealth Plan for $15 (covered spousescan participate for $15). Employeesand spouses without this insurance canparticipate for $42. To register, visithttp://www.musc.edu/medcenter/health1st and click “WorksiteScreening.”

Email [email protected] to becomeinvolved in employee wellness at MUSC.

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James B. EdwardsCollege of DentalMedicine (CDM)Dean Dr. John Sanderscongratulates DebbieReynolds (clinical), left,and Pam Graule (non-clinical) as recipients ofthe annual CDM StaffRecognition Program.Right photo: Sanders,center, presents AmyDuff (clinical) and BradHammond (non-clinical)with their certificate honoring them as recipients of the fourthquarter 2011 CDM Staff Recognition Program. The staff honored thefour recipients on Jan. 26 with a pizza lunch.

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More than 150 presenters, judges and spectatorsgathered for the Department of Medicine’s annualResearch Day Jan. 19 at theHarper Student Center. Thisevent is an opportunity forjunior researchers, clinicians andstudents to present their currentresearch projects or clinical casestudies.

A $1,000 professionaldevelopment award was givento the best poster in each of thefollowing six categories: graduatestudents, medical students,postdoctoral basic science,clinical fellows/residents, clinicaljunior faculty, and basic juniorfaculty.

q Graduate student: CaitlynEllerbe, “Seamless Phase II/IIIAdaptive Dose Finding Designfor Longitudinal Data in Safety/Efficacy Clinical Trials.” Mentor:Valerie Durkalski, Ph.D.

q Medical student: David

LeBel, “The Role ofTissue Transglutaminase2 in the Modulation ofPolymorphonuclear LeukocyteFunction.” Mentor: TitusReaves, Ph.D.

q Postdoctoral basic science:Fei Gu, “Acquired Defects ofLupus Prone Mice-derivedMesenchymal Stem Cells Leadto Poor Effects of AutologousTransplantation in NZB/NZW F1 mice.” Mentor: GaryGilkeson, M.D.

q Clinical fellow/resident:Nithin Karakala, “UrinaryBiomarkers in PredictingPatient Outcome and RenalRecovery in Early Acute KidneyInjury.” Mentor: John Arthur,M.D., Ph.D.

q Clinical junior faculty:Cassandra Salgado, M.D.,“Copper Surfaces (CuS) Significantly Lower Rate of

Hospital Acquired Infections(HAIs) in the MedicalIntensive Care Unit (MICU).”Mentor: Michael Schmidt,Ph.D.

q Basic junior faculty: BrettHarris, Ph.D., “Remodelingof the Peripheral CardiacConduction System inResponse to Pressure-Overload.” Mentors: RogerMarkwald, Ph.D., DonaldMenick, Ph.D., and TerrenceO’Brien, M.D.

A divisional participationaward was given to the twodivisions with the highestpercentage of overallparticipation (First place —$7,500 and second place— $2,500). These earningsgo toward the professionaldevelopment of juniorresearchers. First place was theDivision of Nephrology. Secondplace was the Division of Rheumatology.

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‘Making a difference every day’Vanessa Stewart, Volunteer &Guest Services

“This award is longover due for such agiving person on adaily basis. I am aboard member andwas given a donationfrom a visitor cominginto the HollingsCancer Center tosupport the Angel

Tree. In my daily interaction withVanessa I told about the story of thedonation and how it touched my heart.Vanessa wanted to help in getting thegifts for the children and made it herproject to go on her personal time andshop with the funds donated. She tookthe names of each child, shopped forthem and made sure to get each of themgifts off their list. She wanted to make adifference and stepped in to assist withsuch a worthy cause.”Nominated by Barbara Busby

Christopher Kling, AdultRespiratory Care

“In my short timeserving as a leaderfor the RespiratoryTherapy (RT)department I havehad the pleasureto work with manyoutstanding staffmembers. When I firstmet Chris Kling, he

was a good, solid performer. In the pastsix months Chris has made significantheadway and has developed into a highperformer and a true role model. Heis working on his clinical ladder foradvancement to an RTIII, has completedtraining as a charge therapist, and waselected to co-chair the RespiratoryPractice Council. He is always willingto help out in any way he can to ensuresuccess of his team and the organization.He has trained in additional areas andserves a float resource whenever needed.He is adaptable, flexible, proactiveand committed. An example of this

January Employees of the Monthemployee’s dedication was on NewYear’s Eve when he came in to work hisscheduled day shift holiday. In learningthat a sick call would leave the night shiftshort without a supervisor, this employeewent home and came back in that nightto fill in as a charge therapist for thenight shift. Chris Kling always goes aboveand beyond for patients, coworkers, andour organization as a whole.”Nominated by Amanda McGarrigle

Jessica Credeur, ClinicalEffectiveness

“I just wantedto take the timeto commend theoutstanding work andservices of MUSC. Iworked an attemptedmurder of a babyand since this is anopen investigation,I cannot detail anyspecifics. However,

based upon the circumstances of thatnight, it is an absolute miracle what thedoctors and staff at MUSC performed inorder to sustain this child’s life. In lightof the fact that this was a jurisdictionalnightmare for our agency as it pertainedto follow-ups and the legal procedures,Jessica Credeur guided me throughthe entire process. She ensured that Ireceived all the appropriate paperworkand updated me with any situationalchanges for the child. As an investigator,having someone who accommodatesin this manner makes my investigationgo smoothly and ensures justice for thevictims. The children of MUSC are veryfortunate to have Ms. Credeur there forthem. In addition, I would like to notethe outstanding assistance of Dr. [Mia]Amaya. Dr. Amaya had an outstandingrapport with my victim. It is evidentthat Dr. Amaya has the best interest forthe children. In closing, MUSC has atremendous staff, and it is reassuring toknow that the victim in my case is underyour care.” Writen by Joshua Dowling(Beaufort police).Nominated by Joyce Rivers-Miller

January Physician of the Month

“Dr. MichaelBernard is a cardiacelectrophysiologyfellow at MUSC. Onhis way home fromwork he stoppedto assist an MUSCnursing studentperforming CPR ona student who had

collapsed while jogging. Dr. Bernardassisted EMS personnel until he wasstable for transfer. When he learned the

Michael Bernard, M.D., Cardiology patient was sent to MUSC, he soughtout the family and shared the events thatoccurred immediately after their son'scollapse. He recognized the efforts ofthe nursing student and provided themcomfort and reassurance that immediatelife sustaining interventions wereprovided while their son was maintainedin a comatose state necessary for thehypothermia protocol. Thanks to theefforts of Dr. Bernard and the nursingstudent, the patient made a rapidrecovery and is back in school.”Nominated by Natalie Ankney


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Just as if it were a hot summer day, sweat glistened onthe faces of jubilant vocalists as they raised their voicesto hit the high notes. Members of MUSC’s GospelChoir sang their praises last month, conveying bothexcitement and rich emotion at the annual MartinLuther King program.

Rev. Charles Ryan, who works in the MUSC PhysicalPlant (Engineering & Facilities), is the director of thegospel choir.

Ryan established the choir, which now has 27members, in 2005 following a suggestion from theOffice of Diversity to bring gospel music to MUSC.The first performance was a program honoring King.It wasn’t long before they were performing at variouscampus events such as the dedication of the new dentalbuilding and commencement ceremonies.

Nurse Suzie Ravenel has been a member of thechoir since its inception. “As a child, I remembervisiting a church with my father to watch a gospel choir

performance. They blew me away with their energy andforcefulness, and I knew I wanted to sing gospel musicif I ever had the chance.”

The choir thrives on diversity. The members rangefrom medical students to intensive care nurses. Second-year College of Medicine student and president of thechoir, Josh Holmes, works as the liaison by makingconnections and scheduling performances. “I havegotten to know a lot of people I probably wouldn’t havemet otherwise,” he said. “Also, singing in the choir is agreat way to release stress and worship.”

Choir practices are held every first and third Tuesdayof the month in St. Luke’s Chapel. The gospel choirwill be performing Feb. 25 at Shiloh Seventh DayAdventist Church followed by a performance at RoyalBaptist Church in North Charleston Feb. 26.

The choir welcomes new members whether they havemusical experience or not. Ryan hopes to recruit newmembers for the choir and to share the joy of singinggospel.

“Gospel music is becoming a lost art in thecommunity,” he said. “I want to try to keep gospelchoirs alive—that’s what I am most passionate about.”

For more information or to join the choir, contactHolmes at [email protected].

MUSC Gospel Choir performs at campus, community events

Gospel choir members Allison McFall, ArminaOmole, Ashley Price, Casey Holmes, KarlaWilliams, Sharonda Williams, Amanda Green,Ellen Hardin, Aunya Nance, Beth Reynolds,Leah Jarrett, Mia Taylor, Sara Rush, SarawathiRamachandran, Suzie Ravenel, Tana Wells,Adam Hardin, Brandon Hagan, CassandraCoakley, Darrell Hayes, Derek Leiner, LawrenceWiggins, Rhett Deaton, Tara Frazier, TylerCaruso and director Rev. Charles Ryan, center.

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Students celebrate staff forNational Day of Solidarity

Fourth-year medical student Ben Friday shares a Valentine’s Day treat and thankyou with university hospital cafeteria’s Erica Bailey.

Medical student Donald Dickert, Dr. SherronJackson and Dr. Robert Turner work with students inassembling candy baskets and handwritten thank youcards for the intensive care units. The gesture honorsMUSC employees for their support in excellent patientcare during Solidarity Day, Feb. 14. The activity wasled by MUSC Chapter of the Gold Humanism HonorSociety medical students.

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Students Tatiana Udalova and Matt Andrews decorate Valentinecards Feb. 10 at the Office of Student Programs. During the first partof February, Student Programs invited MUSC employees, staff andstudents to make their own Valentine’s Day card.

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Renne, DMD, assistant professor in the college’sDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics,was excited that MUSC would again provide this serviceto the community.

“It’s a great program that garners lots of supportfrom the schools, teachers, parents and the dentalcommunity. It provides a desperately needed serviceto children who otherwise would not have thisopportunity for excellent dental care.”

Each year, an estimated 16 million American childrensuffer from untreated tooth decay or cavities that canaffect a child’s sleep and had poor performance inschool, according to ADA. More than 80 percent oftooth decay can be found in 25 percent of children,many of whom are from low-income, underservedcommunities. Many children enrolled in Medicaidreceive no type of dental services throughout the year.

Last year, more than 44,800 dentists and dental teammembers across the country participated in nationalGive Kids A Smile activities in their communities.

Kathy Zemp, R.N., accompanied a busload ofchildren from Jane Edwards and Minnie HughesElementary schools, which are located on the outskirtsof Charleston County.

“This is a wonderful service to be offered to thesechildren. Some of these children would never haveafforded to be seen by a dentist or dental professional ifnot for the generosity of this program.”

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Dental Medicine student Ginny Fadeley paints a cat on the cheek of Minnie Hughes Elementarystudent Haylen Reynolds. Face painting by the dental students was a treat given after their dentalvisit.

Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., oneof the country’s leading researchers inhealth disparities research, has joinedMUSC.

Hughes-Halbert brings extensiveexperience and a significant body ofnovel research in health disparities forcancer and other major diseases.

A professor in the Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,she has been named to the AT&TDistinguished Endowed Chair in CancerEquity in Hollings Cancer Center andthe SmartState Center of EconomicExcellence Endowed Chair in CancerDisparities. She joins MUSC fromthe University of Pennsylvania whereshe was director of Community-BasedResearch & Health Disparities; and theCommunity and Diversity Initiative atthe Abramson Cancer Center.

“MUSC and Hollings are stronglycommitted to addressing cancer equityissues in a state with an ethnicallydiverse population and, as a result,marked disparities in disease and health

care outcomes across all populations,”Hughes-Halbert said. “Hollings is oneof the few cancer centers I’ve seen withdisparities as such a priority. MUSC hasthe potential to serve as a national modelon minority health issues.”

Hughes-Halbert said her work atMUSC and statewide will includeincorporating basic behavioral scienceexploring how patients make treatmentdecisions; developing partnershipsstatewide that increase minority access tocare; improving access to technology thatenhances delivery of care; and raisinghealth literacy across all populations.

Thomas W. Uhde, M.D., chair of

the Department of Psychiatry andBehavioral Sciences, said Hughes-Halberthas conducted pioneering research inbiomarker- and genetic testing in African-American women at increased risk forcancer, particularly breast and cervical.“With the recruitment of Dr. Hughes-Halbert, South Carolinians gain theexpertise of one of the foremost expertsin advancing knowledge about theimpact of cultural and ethnic factors incancer control and prevention.”

Anthony J. Alberg, Ph.D, associatedirector of Cancer Prevention andControl at Hollings, also praised herresearch, noting that it has spanned animpressive array of topics, includingscreening and prevention, genetic testingand classification of groups at high riskfor cancer, patient trust in health careproviders, and survivorship.

“Her commitment, research acumen,and leadership skills will advancecancer disparities research and have atangible impact on many lives of SouthCarolinians.”

Health disparities researcher joins MUSCDr. ChanitaHughes-Halbertis the AT&TDistinguishedEndowed Chair inCancer Equity.


On Jan. 18, MUSC medicalcenter kicked off its

journey to achieve Magnetdesignation.

Magnet status recognizeshealth care organizations forquality patient care, nursingexcellence and innovations inprofessional nursing practice.According to Andrea Coyle,R.N., professional excellencecoordinator and MUSC NurseAlliance chair, becomingMagnet-designated is aprestigious award that requiresdedication and commitmentto excellence by everyone inthe organization. “At MUSC,quality patient outcomes,nursing satisfaction and nursingexcellence is paramount and issupported by the MUSC HealthStrategic Plan.”

The following are nurses’responses to what the Magnetjourney means to them.

Changing What’s Possible: An Attitude for Magnet-tudeKelly Hannon, R.N., 8East, (1-1/2

years nursing experience)

“Since graduating from nursingschool (University of South Carolina)in May 2010, I have worked as a nurseat MUSC. Tome, working ata hospital ofmagnet statusmeans that Iam workingat a hospitalthat deliversexcellencein nursingcare. It meansthat nursespractice withautonomy in delivering care and areimportant members of a wonderfulhealth care team. Magnet status also isabout taking pride in your facility andknowing that people want to be caredfor at your hospital. I believe MUSC isall of this.”

Claudia Jo Mack, R.N., PediatricsEmergency Department, (29 years)

“Magnet status to me means recognitionof the wonderful care we give at MUSC.I feel we are already worthy of Magnet,we just need to get the word out to thecommunity and the American NursingAssociation. We havemany great systemscurrently in placeand need to tweaka few things to getthem up to par. I amhonored to have beenselected as a MagnetChampion for thePediatric EmergencyDepartment and as amember of the transformational leadershipteam. I am excited to be a part of theMagnet journey. I have learned so muchabout all of the great things MUSC doesand look forward to helping to share thesethings with the MUSC family as we moveforward in our goal.”

Christine Greco, R.N., clinic manager,Adult Endocrinology Clinic, RutledgeTower, (42 years)

“Magnet status communicates a level ofprofessionalism aspired to by all organizations.This professionalism is demonstrated by ahigh level of commitment to our patients,and to each other.In practice, ourpatients can say thatthey have receivedthe best care possiblein a knowledgeableand caring way. Thepatients say how muchthe nurse cared, howgentle they were, howthey listened and keptthe patient their onlyfocus while with them. It is the differencebetween performing tasks and being proudand content in the service we provide. Ibelieve as we continue to grow professionally,we’ll see increasing numbers of pride andsatisfaction examples among our caregivers.”

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On Feb. 8, Coastal Franchising, anestablished owner of Dunkin’ Donuts,presented a check for $11,000 to MUSCChildren’s Hospital for its Child Lifeprogram. The program is the only oneof its kind in the Lowcountry offeringdiverse services designed to meet thepsychosocial needs of infants, children,adolescents and their families.

The program supports nearly 10,000visits of patients and siblings to itsatrium annually and offers services suchas preparing children for procedures.

“Hospital and medical experiencescan be upsetting for children andmay interfere with normal childhoodactivities,” said Sandra Oberman, ChildLife Department manager. “Throughthe use of play, education, and support,Child Life specialists work to minimizestress and to help children, adolescentsand their families cope with health careencounters. This wonderful donationwill help us reach our goals of providingthe best in psychosocial support forpediatric patients.”

The funds were collected by Dunkin’Donuts franchises throughout theregion as part of a “Cups for Kids”charity effort. Coastal Franchising hadbeen awarded a grant from the Dunkin’Donuts and Baskin-Robbins CommunityFoundation and its locations raisedmatching funds to add to the grant. In apromotion that ended Dec. 17, the storessold cut-out paper cups for a $1. Donorswrote their names or message on the cup,which was placed on a wall or windowin the store. Additionally, the storesdonated $1 when customers purchased adozen donuts or 50-count of Munchkindonut hole treats.

“We are so fortunate to have thisopportunity to present these funds forsuch a worthwhile cause,” said GeorgeRoss, CEO of Coastal Franchising.

“The ‘Cups for Kids’ campaign hadsuch a marvelous effect bringing ouremployees and customers together fora common good, and we’re sure wewill pursue additional opportunities tobenefit the Charleston community in thefuture.”

According to Barbara Rivers, director

of development, MUSC Children’sHospital Fund, an integral part ofthe Children’s Hospital is dedicatedto enhancing the health of childrenthroughout South Carolina and toproviding an environment that supportsexcellence in pediatric patient care,teaching and research.

“No child, rich or poor, is denied the

finest care available,” said Rivers. “Manyare facing serious, chronic, congenital orlife-threatening conditions, yet, thanksto MUSC Children’s Hospital, they areable to hope for a brighter tomorrow.All of this is made possible through thegenerosity of donors in the communitysuch as Dunkin’ Donuts and theircustomers, who give unselfishly, knowing

their families may never need our help.We are most grateful for this campaignand the funds it has generated as wework to provide the very best for thosewe treat.”

Staff in the Child Life departmentencourage therapeutic play to elicitchildren’s concerns and develop copingstrategies, family support, special eventsand support groups. Child Life providesa lending library of toys, games andDVDs to children and families to makethem feel calmer and have a betteroverall experience during their stayat MUSC. The funds will go towardreplenishing the supply and adding newproducts for different age levels.

Working in partnership withfranchisees across the country, theDunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-RobbinsCommunity Foundation serves the basicneeds of communities through food forthe hungry, safety and children's health.The foundation partners with nationalnonprofit organizations and works withfranchisees to support regional and localcommunity organizations. Since 2006,the foundation has donated more than$2 million.

Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Child Life program

Presenting the check to Sandra Oberman, second from right, BetsyMcMillan, a Child Life specialist, and Dr. David Habib, right,Department of Pediatrics, is George Ross.


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James Is, Excellent location,beautiful 3BR brick home inexcellent neighborhood, ontidal creek w/ HW flrs thruout,sep living and dining rooms,den w/FP, eat in kitchen. Largefenced back yard, dock, floatingdock, and boat ramp. 5 min toMUSC and downtown shop-ping. $1950/mo. Pets OK. Availimmediately 843-830-1900

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