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Engagement & Excellence Council

Message from the Vice Chair for Faculty Engagement:

The MUSC Department of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and service. As the largest department in the institution, we strive to create an environment that respects and values the unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences of our faculty, staff, and trainees.

By fostering a culture that encourages growth and collaboration, we strengthen our ability to serve a wide range of communities effectively. Our shared commitment to innovation and compassionate care ensures that we continue to support the professional and personal development of every member of our department.

Together, we will build a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and motivated to contribute to our mission of advancing medicine and improving lives.

Aundrea S. Loftley, M.D.

Associate Professor
Associate Program Director
Vice Chair of Faculty Engagement, Department of Medicine
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DOM Engagement and Excellence Council Leadership

E. Benjamin Clyburn, M.D.

Chair
Department of Medicine
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Aundrea S. Loftley, M.D.

Associate Professor
Associate Program Director
Vice Chair of Faculty Engagement, Department of Medicine
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Gerard A. Silvestri, M.D., MS

Senior Vice Chair for Faculty Development
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Ashley Ann Duckett, M.D.

Associate Professor
IM Residency Program Director
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Brittany M. Pinckney, MHA

Health Equity Coordinator
HR Specialist
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DOM Engagement and Excellence Champions

Arasi Maran, M.D.

Jyotika K. Fernandes, M.D.

Professor and Wendy and Keith S. Wellin Distinguished Endowed Chair in Endocrinology
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Chelsey Massey, DNP, MSN, BSN

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General Internal Medicine

Nathalie Malcolm, M.D.

Clinic Medical Director
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Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Leigh Vaughan, M.D.

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General Internal Medicine (Palliative Care) 

A. Craig Lockhart, M.D., MHS, FASCO

Chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology
Associate Director of Clinical Science, Hollings Cancer Center
Professor, College of Medicine
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A. Craig Lockhart, M.D., MHS, FASCO, is Chief of the Division of Hematology & Oncology in the MUSC Department of Medicine and Associate Director of Clinical Science at Hollings Cancer Center. With over 20 years of experience conducting clinical trials, a key part of his role as Associate Director is facilitating efforts to bring scientific discoveries from Hollings' laboratories into clinical application through clinical trials.

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Bianca Farley, M.D.

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Hospital Medicine

Ruth Adekunle, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
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Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Chief Resident
Fellowship: Clinical Fellowship Transplant/Immunocompromised Host, Emory University
Additional degree: Masters of Science in Clinical Research, Emory University
Clinical and Research Interests: HIV/AIDS Medicine and Transplant/Immunocompromised States

Zipporah Krishnasami, M.D.

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Professor

Seniorita Lucas

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Pulmonary Critical Care

Denise Sese, M.D.

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Pulmonary Critical Care

Deanna Baker Frost, M.D., Ph.D.

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Rheumatology