Alcohol: How does it Affect the Heart and Brain?
In this heart podcast: Dr. Sarah Book gives an overview of how certain types...

	Alcohol: Types of Psychotherapy to Treat Alcoholism
Dr. Sarah Book, a Psychiatrist, defines three types of alcohol treatment used at the Center...

	Anesthesia: Consciousness During Surgery
Dr. Orin "Fred" Guidry, an anesthesiologist, describes how consciousness during surgery, as depicted in the...

	Anxiety: Definitions, Medication & Counseling
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, defines General Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder....

	Bipolar Disorder: Signs and Symptoms
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, explains how to recognize the symptoms of bipolar disorder, and describes...

	Blood Transfusion: Receiving Blood
Dr. Jerry Squires, the director of the MUSC’s blood transfusion service, talks about receiving blood,...

	Bug Bites: Symptoms and When to See the Doctor
Dr. Bill Simpson, a Family Medicine doctor, talks in this health news podcast about common...

	Cancer Survivorship: Response to Diagnosis
Dr. Cindy Carter, a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-oncology, elucidates the nature of responses...

	Childhood Obesity: Reducing Calories
Dr. Debra Bowlby of MUSC's Children's Hospital discusses ways to reduce calories in the daily...

	Clinical Trials at MUSC: Institutional Review Board
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, discusses the important role...

	Cultural Differences: How Culture can affect Mental Health
In this mental health podcast, psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant talks about cultural issues that we...

	Dementia - Alzheimer’s Patients and Sleep Disturbances
Sleep deprivation and night wandering is a common disturbance for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Rhonda...

	Dementia - Available Resources for Alzheimer's Patients Discussed
This mental health podcast is an in-depth conversation with Sally Smith, Dr. David Bachman discusses...

	Depression in Older People
Depression in older people sometimes involves different symptoms than in younger adults. Author Sally...

	Depression: Alternative Treatments – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Dr. Ziad Nahas, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at MUSC, describes the neurosurgical intervention...

	Depression: Alternative Treatments – Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Psychiatrist Dr. Mark George, who specializes in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, explains how vagus nerve...

	Depression: Links to Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, discusses the relation...

	Diet: High Content Processed Fats Linked to Shorter Lifespan
A National Cancer Institute study has found that diets high in red meat and in...

	Disaster Relief: Planning at MUSC
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Eric Larson, who is the director of the Disaster Preparedness Program...

	Emergency Medicine: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The director of emergency medicine at MUSC, Dr. Laurence Raney, discusses carbon monoxide poisoning. He...

	Exercise: The Difficulties of Starting a Program
Starting an exercise routine can be the hardest part for someone who is trying to...

	Forensic Pathology: An Overview
Dr. Nick Batalis, a pathologist at the Medical University of South Carolina, provides a general...

	Heart Care: Anxiety Disorders May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Anxiety disorders may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death in...

	Heparin: Prevention of Blood Clotting
In this pharmacology podcast, pharmacologist Dr. David Kurtz explains how heparin, an anti-coagulant, functions to...

	HIV/AIDS: Progress in Treatment
Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Preston Church, talks about new developments in the treatment of HIV....

	Infectious Disease: Protection During Overseas Travel
Dr. Robert “Bob” Cantey, a specialist in infectious diseases, talks about the Travel Clinic at...

	Influenza: Recommendations for MUSC Students, Faculty and Staff
MUSC has developed a very clear and supportive policy for students, faculty and staff who...

	Longevity: Links with Stress Management and Sociability
A recent study found that the children of centenarians tend to be more outgoing and...

	Marijuana: Adolescent use of Marijuana
Dr. Kevin Gray, Psychiatrist, discusses one of his main areas of interest: adolescent use of...

	Mind and Body: Living Longer Linked to Gene Variations
Environment and family history are factors in healthy aging, say experts, but variations in genes...

	MUSC Awarded AHRP Accreditation
Director of the Office of research Integrity, Dr. Robert Malcolm informs us of the recent...

	MUSC’s Healthy Charleston Challenge
Janis Newton is program director of MUSC’s Healthy Charleston Challenge. She reviews the development and...

	Nutrition: Recommendations for Weight Management
In this nutrition podcast, registered dietician Tonya Turner talks about specific recommendations made at the...

	Nutrition: Vegetarian Diet
In this nutrition podcast, registered dietician Debbie Petitpain discusses how to meet nutritional needs through...

	OCD: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, talks in detail about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as well as the...

	Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Treatment
Dr. John Freedy, a family physician, talks about how post traumatic stress disorder presents, what...

	Psychiatric Problems: Visiting a Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, talks about the...

	Racial Disparities in Mental Health
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant discusses racial disparities in mental health care and how often it’s...

	Schizophrenia: An Overview of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most complex of all mental health disorders. Psychiatrist, Dr....

	Schizophrenia: Treatment for Schizophrenia
Dr. Christopher Pelic, a psychiatrist specializing in psychotic disorders, talks about the importance of medication...

	Sleep Disorders: Sleep Studies
Dr. Michael Frye, the Medical Director of the MUSC Sleep Center, discusses signs that a...

	Social Anxiety Disorder and Phased Treatment
This study is being conducted with qualified individuals 18 – 65 years old suffering from...

	Sports: The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician, talks about the importance of the physical exam that...

	Substance Abuse: The Disease of Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about addiction as...

	The MUSC Wellness Center Summer Programs
Program Director Janis Newton reviews the summer programs that are being offered at the MUSC...