Health Sciences Directory
Coastal Carolina University l 111 Chanticleer Drive l Conway, SC 29526
843-349-6568 l 843-349-5053 (fax)
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
Administrative Specialist - Health Sciences
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
Lecturer, 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 - Nursing
124 Swain Hall
843-349-2992
kknox@coastal.edu
Jessica Lowery
Lecturer
146 Swain Hall
843-349-5090
jlowery@coastal.edu
Education and Training
B.S. Health Promotion, Coastal Carolina University
M.A.T. Health Promotion, University of South Carolina
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