Health Sciences Directory

Wanda Dooley, D.N.P., R.N.
Associate Professor / Director of Nursing
112 Swain Hall
843-349-2845
wdooley@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Nursing, George Mason University
M.S. Nursing, George Mason University
D.N.P. (Nursing Practice), Old Dominion University

Research Interests
Health of Immigrant Clients, and Nursing Education

Michael S. Dunn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
134 Swain Hall 
843-349-2929
mdunn@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Psychology, The University of North Florida
M.S.H. Health Sciences, The University of North Florida
Ph.D. Health Education/Promotion, The University of Alabama

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

Amy Edmunds, M.A.
Senior Lecturer
132 Swain Hall 
843-349-2441
aedmunds@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S., Davidson College
M.A., Murray State University

Research Interests
Stroke experience among young adults and their caregivers, YoungStroke - a non-profit patient advocacy organization, Campus and Community Research Collaborative

Pam English (Walker)
Administrative Specialist
‌138 Swain Hall 
843-349-6568
penglish@coastal.edu

Education and Training
A.A.S., Ferris State University

Stephen L. Firsing III, Ph.D., M.P.A. »
Assistant Professor
135 Swain Hall 
843-349-6906
sfirsing@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.A., The University of North Carolina Wilmington
M.P.A. Public Administration, The University of North Carolina Wilmington
M.A. Health Promotion, The University of Alabama
Ph.D. Health Education/Promotion (Public Health), The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama 

Research Interests
Health Outcomes Measurement, Ecological Determinants of Health, Health Care Organization and Policy, and Disability and Health

Kristi Forbus
Coordinator of Health Administration 
‌146 Swain Hall 
843-349-4166
kforbus@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S., College of Charleston
M.H.A., The Medical University of South Carolina

Departmental Focus
Coordinator of Health Administration Program

Karen Knox
Administrative Assistant‌
124 Swain Hall 
843-349-2992
kknox@coastal.edu

Fredanna M’Cormack McGough, Ph.D. »
Associate Professor / Department Chair
137 Swain Hall 
843-349-2991
fmcorma@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Health Sciences (Nutrition), The 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, and Nutrition

Susan Montenery, D.N.P., R.N., C.C.R.N, CNE
Assistant Professor
111 Swain Hall 
843-349-6490
montenery@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Nursing, Ohio State University
M.S. Nursing Education, Walden University
D.N.P. Duquesne University

Research Interests
Transcultural Health Care, Interprofessional Education, Active Learning Strategies

Mary Kate Powell, M.P.H. »
Lecturer / Public Health Internship Coordinator 
145 Swain Hall 
843-349-2754
mpowell@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Health Sciences, Clemson University
M.P.H. Public Health, The University of South Carolina

Departmental Focus
Health Promotion Internship Program

Sherer W. Royce, Ph.D. »
Associate Professor
133 Swain Hall 
843-349-2687
sroyce@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.A. Journalism, The University of South Carolina
M.P.H. Public Health, The University of South Carolina
Ph.D. Public Health, The University of South Carolina

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

Sharon H. Thompson, Ph.D. »
Professor
147 Swain Hall 
843-349-2635
thompson@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Plant Sciences, Clemson University
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

John F. Yannessa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
136 Swain Hall 
843-349-6460  
yannessa@coastal.edu

Education and Training
B.S. Psychology, Xavier University (Ohio)
M.S. Kinesiology, Indiana University
Ph.D. Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Indiana University

Research Interests
Human Sexual Behavior and Psychobiological Issues related to Aging