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Patricia Bohannan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Robert Spier Healthcare Education Center
1282M
3500 Pampas Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: 843-839-1102
Fax: 843-477-2172
e-mail: pbohanna@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Nursing from Baylor University
  • M.S.N. Nursing- Texas Women’s University (Dallas, Texas)
  • Ph.D. Nursing- Texas Women’s University (Denton, Texas)

Research Interests
Symptom Management for Cancer Patients, Educational Progression for the Profession of Nursing, Utilization of Distance Learning as a teaching tool within the nursing profession


 

Wanda Dooley, D.N.P.
Associate Professor
Robert Spier Healthcare Education Center
1282N
3500 Pampas Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: 843-839-1117
Fax: 843-477-2172
e-mail: wdooley@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Nursing from George Mason University
  • M.S.  Nursing- George Mason University
  • D.N.P. (Nursing Practice) – Old Dominion University

Research Interests
Health of Immigrant Clients, Nursing Education


 

Michael S. Dunn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
104-C Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2635
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: thompson@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Florida
  • M.S.H. Health Sciences-The University of North Florida
  • Ph.D. Health Education/Health Promotion-The University of Alabama

Research Interests
Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs (ATOD), School Health Issues, Adolescent Health Issues


 

Fredanna A.D. M’Cormack, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
104-A Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2991
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: fmcorma@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Health Sciences: Track: Nutrition, University of North Florida
  • M.S. Food and Nutrition Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Ph.D. Health Education- Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Research Interests
Global Health Issues, Maternal and Child Health Issues, Reproductive Health issues, Nutrition


 

Mary Kate Powell, M.P.H.
Internship Coordinator
105-C Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2754
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: mpowell@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Health Sciences from Clemson University
  • M.P.H.-Master of Public Health-The University of South Carolina

Departmental Focus
Health Promotion Internship Program


 

Sharon H. Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor
105-A Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2635
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: thompson@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Plant Sciences from the University of South Carolina
  • M.S. Community and Occupational Education The University of South Carolina
  • Ed.S. Educational Administration The University of South Carolina
  • Ed.D. Health Education Administration- The University of South Carolina

Research Interests
Nutrition and Health Behavioral Change


 

Sherer W. Royce, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
104-B Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2687
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: sroyce@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina
  • M.P.H.-Master of Public Health-The University of South Carolina
  • Ph.D.- Public Health- The University of South Carolina

Research Interests
Tobacco Prevention, Obesity Prevention, Systems and Policy Changes


 

John F. Yannessa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor/Department Chair
105-C Kearns Hall
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-6460
Fax: 843-349-5053
e-mail: yannessa@coastal.edu

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Psychology, Xavier University (Ohio)
  • M.S. Kinesiology-Indiana University
  • Ph.D. Health Behavior-Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University

Research Interests
Human Sexual Behavior, Psychobiological Issues related to Aging