Ph.D., Biostatistics
University of South Carolina -, 1994
MS, Biostatistics
University of South Carolina -, 1991
BS, Mathematics, General
New Mexico State University, 1989
Awards & Honors
Doctoral Achievement Award
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1993
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, 1993
Student Paper Award
American Public Health Association, 1991
Public Health Service Traineeship Recipient 1989-1993
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, 1989
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
STAT 7630
Applied Linear Models
STAT 7910
Biostatistical Consulting Proj
MEDI 5593
ECM 1-PBL
MEDI 6593
ECM 2-PBL
STAT 7870
Biostatistical Consul in Resea
MEDI 5592
ECM 1-PBL
MEDI 6592
ECM 2-PBL
BIOM 8130
Scientific Grant Writing
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
SUV39H1 regulates human colon carcinoma apoptosis and cell cycle to promote tumor growth., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Mortality in End Stage Renal Disease., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Kalanchoë PPC1 is Essential for Crassulacean Acid Metabolism and the Regulation of Core Circadian Clock and Guard Cell Signaling Genes., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Risk Factors Associated With Invasive Fungal Infections in Kidney Transplant Patients., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Useful indices of thrombogenesis in the exclusion of intra-cardiac thrombus., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology Campus-Wide Teaching Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
Statistical Consulting Center
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology Campus-Wide Teaching Committee
2015 - 2018
Role: Committee Chair
Clinical and Translational Science Admissions Committee
2008 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
Clinical and Translational Science Program Committee
2008 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
Clinical and Translational Science Program Task Force
2015 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
MCG Faculty Compensation Task Force
2015 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
Graduate Council
2004 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
Faculty Development Sub-Committee
2009 - 2010
Role: Committee Member
University Service
General Anesthesia Experience in Embolism Removal Surgery
2020 - Present
Role: Other
Pediatric Review of Standardized Scoring for MRI Obtained for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Association with Discharge Outcomes
2020 - Present
Role: Other
SDH Study - Neurosurgery
2020 - Present
Role: Other
Comparing Adverse Effects Outcomes Between a Balanced and Unbalanced Isotonic Fluid in a Pediatric Population
2020 - Present
Role: Other
Evaluation of Medications and Maintenance Fluids if They Contribute Significantly to Chloride Burden
2019 - Present
Role: Other
Professional Service
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
2019 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
SAS Global User's Group Executive Board
2013 - Present
Role: Member
SAS Global User's Group Executive Board
2019 - 2020
Role: Chairperson
Editor of the SAS Global Forum 2019 Special Issue in Model Assisted Statistics and Applications
2018 - 2019
Role: Editor
Co-Editor of the SAS Global Forum 2018 Special Issue in Model Assisted Statistics and Applications
2017 - 2018
