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MUSC Health-University Medical Center Note: MUSC Health has implemented visitor restrictions due to the Coronavirus (COVID -19). Visitors will be screened for entry into the facility.

Please enter through the Adult Emergency Department or the main entrance on the Horseshoe. We discourage all children under the age of 12 from visiting. Experiencing symptoms of Coronavirus? FREE virtual visit with code COVID19. MUSC Health University Medical Center is located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. University Medical Center is dedicated to changing what's possible in health care through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. University Medical Center is a nationally recognized and leading health sciences university. It is comprised of four hospitals (Institute of Psychiatry, Children's Hospital, Ashley River Tower, and University Hospital) and an NCI-designated cancer center, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. University Medical Center is also home to South Carolina's only solid organ transplant center, the Level I Trauma Center, as well as one of only two National Telehealth Centers of Excellence.

For Nancy and Rick, a new pancreatic cancer treatment means the possibility of more time together.Nancy was diagnosed wi...
09/09/2026

For Nancy and Rick, a new pancreatic cancer treatment means the possibility of more time together.

Nancy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just after Christmas last year. After searching for the latest treatment options and ultimately becoming a patient at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, she and her family waited months for access to daraxonrasib, a promising new targeted therapy.

That wait ended in August, when Nancy learned she could finally begin the treatment.

“I plan on living a long, active and fulfilling life,” she said. “This new drug will help me to achieve this goal.”

Daraxonrasib recently received FDA approval after a phase III clinical trial showed it nearly doubled median survival for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer compared with chemotherapy.

For Dr. Craig Lockhart, Nancy’s oncologist, the results represent a remarkable moment in pancreatic cancer care. For Nancy and Rick, they represent something more personal: more time to spend with family, friends and each other.

Read their story:
https://musc.co/4cqkihc

Waking up multiple times a night to use the bathroom? Having trouble emptying your bladder or dealing with a weak urine ...
09/08/2026

Waking up multiple times a night to use the bathroom? Having trouble emptying your bladder or dealing with a weak urine stream? These could be signs of an enlarged prostate (BPH), a common condition that affects many men as they age.

Aquablation is a minimally invasive robotic procedure that uses the power of water to remove excess prostate tissue, helping relieve urinary symptoms while preserving surrounding tissue. Our amazing urology team has performed more than 375 Aquablation procedures and is now using the latest Aquablation robotic technology. As one of the highest-volume Aquablation programs in the South, we're helping men get back to better sleep, fewer bathroom trips and a better quality of life.

Learn more about urology care at MUSC Health:
https://musc.co/4xEsN1i

09/07/2026

For Gracyn, depression affected far more than her mood. As a teenager, severe symptoms made it difficult to imagine a future beyond the pain she was experiencing. At times, even high school graduation felt out of reach.

When traditional treatments didn’t provide the relief she needed, Gracyn and her family turned to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for depression.

In this deeply personal video, Gracyn shares her experience with TMS and how treatment helped her begin looking toward the future again.

Her story is a reminder for adolescents and families facing treatment-resistant depression: When one treatment doesn’t work, there may be other options.

If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, help is available. Talk with a healthcare professional about treatment options.

Learn about TMS care at MUSC Health:
https://musc.co/46AaAWa

What if cancer’s ability to adapt could become its weakness?Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have uncovered a ...
09/06/2026

What if cancer’s ability to adapt could become its weakness?

Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have uncovered a potential new strategy for tackling chemotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer.

The team found that blocking a protein called LOX weakens cancer cells and causes them to rely more heavily on a backup survival pathway. By blocking that pathway, too, researchers were able to significantly slow tumor growth in multiple preclinical models, including models of tumors that had become resistant to chemotherapy.

It’s a one-two punch against cancer’s ability to survive.

The findings are still preclinical, but they could point toward a future treatment strategy that reduces reliance on chemotherapy for some patients.

Read more about the research:
https://musc.co/3UO36Mx

Please join us in welcoming six new Project SEARCH interns to MUSC Health!Over the coming months, these interns will gai...
09/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming six new Project SEARCH interns to MUSC Health!

Over the coming months, these interns will gain valuable, hands-on experience through rotations in Dining Services, EVS, Linen Services and Central Supply while building skills that can help prepare them for meaningful careers.

Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized transition-to-work program that helps young adults develop workplace skills and gain real-world experience. We’re proud to partner in this important program and look forward to supporting our interns as they learn, grow and contribute to our team.

Help us give them a warm MUSC welcome and wish them success as they begin their Project SEARCH journey!

For Doug Elder, a retired Great Falls High School science teacher and military veteran, a kidney transplant meant more t...
09/04/2026

For Doug Elder, a retired Great Falls High School science teacher and military veteran, a kidney transplant meant more time with family, more opportunities to do what he loves and a chance to enjoy life in ways that weren't possible before. Prior to his transplant, Doug was spending three days a week on dialysis.

“Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Four to five hours a day sitting in that cold room for four hours,” he said.

Doug's story is one of more than 400 patients whose lives have been changed through the MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center Kidney Transplant Program.

As the program continues to grow, we're committed to helping more patients access transplant care close to home and supporting them every step of the way.

Learn more about Doug's journey and this milestone in the WBTV News story:
https://musc.co/4co3aIY

How can human medicine help a sea turtle?When Rose, a young green sea turtle recovering at the South Carolina Aquarium, ...
09/03/2026

How can human medicine help a sea turtle?

When Rose, a young green sea turtle recovering at the South Carolina Aquarium, suffered severe damage to her shell that exposed her spinal cord, the Aquarium turned to MUSC Health for help.

MUSC Health wound care experts Lauren Turner and Glenda Burnette recommended a tissue-repair product used in human patients and helped connect the Aquarium with local representatives who donated the product for Rose’s care.

Now, the damaged areas of Rose’s shell are beginning to fill in.

It’s a reminder that collaboration can take healthcare expertise places we might not expect, including helping a young sea turtle get one step closer to the ocean.

Read Rose’s sweet story:
https://musc.co/4zOcS1i

When College of Charleston cheerleader Emily Rush injured her knee at cheer camp in Myrtle Beach, she knew she needed he...
09/02/2026

When College of Charleston cheerleader Emily Rush injured her knee at cheer camp in Myrtle Beach, she knew she needed help as soon as possible. She was shocked to find an 8:30 a.m. orthopedic appointment with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Moran at MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion for the following morning, on what was also the first day back at school. What happened next left a lasting impression on Emily and her family.

“From the greeter (Melvina), to the desk staff, to the nurse, the X-ray and MRI tech, to then experiencing the amazing professionalism and warmth of Dr. Moran, we were blown away,” Emily said.

What could have taken a week only took three hours.

“We left with answers and a path so that I could move forward with how to attack school challenges with a torn ACL, make peace with this being the how my 16 year cheer career would end, and provide a timeline for my parents regarding how long they’d need to stay in SC until I was safe and settled.”

Emily and her family say the experience at MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion was one they’ll never forget.

"We are sharing our experience with these amazing humans with everyone because they are unicorns! We cannot be more grateful to each and every person who helped us in a really tough moment."

Learn about orthopedic care at MUSC Health:
https://musc.co/4esX9Lo

Alzheimer’s disease is not the only cause of memory changes. According to MUSC neurologist Dr. Nicholas Milano, early ev...
09/02/2026

Alzheimer’s disease is not the only cause of memory changes. According to MUSC neurologist Dr. Nicholas Milano, early evaluation can help identify treatable conditions and connect patients with the right care sooner.

New treatments can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for some patients, making early diagnosis more important than ever. During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, learn why recognizing symptoms early matters and how MUSC’s South Carolina Alzheimer’s Network (SCAN) is helping expand access to expert care across the state:
https://musc.co/4aLkZB3

Therapy pup Cam is making a meaningful impact at MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Flo...
09/01/2026

Therapy pup Cam is making a meaningful impact at MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence.

Since joining the team in January, Cam has completed an impressive 92 visits and counting, brightening the days of patients and care team members alike.

Having a therapy dog in a behavioral health setting can provide comfort, help ease stress and create a welcoming environment for patients who may be facing difficult moments.

Learn about our therapy animal program:
https://musc.co/4isNGng

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