Child Abuse Pediatrics

The Child Abuse Pediatrics team provides care for children, adolescents, and their families when any type of abuse is suspected. Our pediatricians are certified as subspecialists in child abuse care by the American Board of Pediatrics. That means they understand the nuances of helping children recover from abuse, whether the mistreatment has been physical, sexual or emotional, or involves neglect.

Training Programs

The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics is active in educating nurses, medical students, physician assistant students, pediatric residents, and has a 3-year fellowship accredited by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Faculty

Deana Lashley, MBS, D.O. - Director, Child Abuse Pediatrics

Colleen Bressler, M.D., MSCR – Director, Pediatric Sexual Assault Program

John Melville, M.D.

Advanced Practice Providers

Abby Petrides, DNP, CPNP-PC, SANE-P – Lead Nurse Practitioner

Shemika Champion, CPNP-AC, MSN, CPN

Kathy Fabrizio, MSN, FNP-C

Erin Hart, DNP, FNP-BC

Kelli Maddox, MSN, FNP-C

Stephanie Petersen, FNP-C, MSN, SANE-P

Mallory Sessions, MSN, FNP-C

Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Simone Tomasek MHA, BSN, RN, Pediatric Sexual Assault (PSANE) Program Coordinator

Telemedicine RN Okatie

Mandie Scott, RN

Program Coordinator and Medical Assistants

Shae Rivers, CMA
Shonda Fordham, CMA
Kenyetta Ladson, CMA

Contact Us

MUSC Child Abuse Pediatrics
Attn: Deana Lashley
1061 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843-723-3600
lashley@musc.edu