MUSC Catalyst

April 22, 2011

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA

Vol. 29, No. 34

InsIde Laboratory Week

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Dr. Konstantin Voronin, left, and Mark Ghent discuss how studies are set up in the MUSC’s Human Bar Laboratory.

Bar laboratory one way CDAP targeting addiction By dawn Brazell Public Relations

N Although red wine isn’t served in MUSC’s Human Bar Laboratory, it is the drink of choice for many.

Visit www.alcoholanddrug abuse.org for the latest on facts about research and prevention.

ot many bartenders would want the job at MUSC’s Human Bar Laboratory. The tips are lousy, actually non-existent, and there’s only one customer at a time.

Mark Ghent, however, likes the job in the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs’ (CDAP) bar laboratory where he serves as program coordinator. It’s all for a good cause in the name of ongoing research into the rapidly changing field of alcohol addiction and treatment.

The cornerstone of CDAP is the Charleston Alcohol Research Center, one of only 15 such centers nationally that is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Tucked away within MUSC’s Institute of Psychiatry is a tiny room that houses the Human Bar Laboratory. ‘Customers’ visiting the bar get to hang out for a whole

day in the mirrored, neon setting.

Here, customers get a $16 bar credit, which if not spent, gets added to the $300 to $360 they will be receiving for participating in this particular clinical research study.

Not the best business practice of a successful bar but it is the perfect setting for a lab that seeks to shed light on how to better customize alcohol treatment based on a person’s characteristics and genetics. The current customers have been screened for alcohol dependence and impulsivity and provide blood for DNA analysis.

Konstantin E. Voronin, M.D., Ph.D., and a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, said the bar laboratory is an important tool to assess the effectiveness of medications that earlier studies suggest may be effective in reducing alcohol craving in humans.

The current eight-day study: See Bar on page 8

Histotechnologists are in high demand and can now receive their education long distance.

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‘Making a difference every day’ Patient Satisfaction Banner winners recognized During the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, the following areas, as well as the support departments for each area, received recognition for having high patient satisfaction results: 6East and Environmental Services; Ashley River Tower 3West and Heart & Vascular Prep and Recovery; Children’s Surgery Clinic and Financial Services; OB/GYN Faculty Clinic and Registration; Radiation Oncology

and Clinic Coordinator; Maxilofacial and Registration; Hollings Cancer Center Surgical Oncology and surgery oncology registered nurses and certified medical assistants; 4 North and Institute of Psychiatry Pharmacy; Behavioral Medicine and Central Scheduling; Digestive Disease Center General Endocrinology; and Hollings Cancer Center Mammography, third floor.

Ashely River Tower 6 EX staff is honored with a WOOF award. 6E was the most improved in preventing falls for the past year. To see the video, visit http://bit.ly/MUSCwoof.

WOOF award honors units for low fall numbers

In 2009 an award system was initiated in keeping patients safe through the Firm Ground Fall Prevention program, known as the WOOF (With Out One Fall) award. Each quarter this award recognizes the units with fewer than three falls in the prior three months.

Now that the WOOF award has been given for more than a year, it is time to honor the three units that have the lowest number of falls for the past year, the lowest number of injuries from falls, and the most improved in preventing falls on their unit.

On April 11, the awards were given to 5W Main for having the lowest number of falls in the past four quarters, (April 1, 2010 through March 31). 2TCU was awarded for having the fewest injuries associated with falls and ART6EX was honored as the most improved for preventing falls on their unit.

Lana Beckley, Firm Ground resource nurse and creator of the WOOF award, and Erica Rouvalis, chair of the Patient Safety and Mobility committee, were joined by Charlie The Riverdog to present these awards.

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Representing Ashley River Tower 3W are Lauren Powell, Erin Johnson, Jennifer Minick, Vicky Peletz, Brandi Chisolm, Melissa Glanz, Brittany Cline, Caitlin Keilty and Gladney Lane.

The unit received a banner recognition for the highest patient satisfaction of the quarter. Representing the supporting staff from Heart & Vascular are Melissa Southard, left, and Brenda Brown.

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MUSC’s histotechnologist program provides long distance education

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MUSC’s long distance histotechnologists program, the only one of its kind nationally, aims to ease the shortage of these health care professionals.

Jim Madory, D.O., medical director of Lab Informatics, said that MUSC’s program helps wellqualified histotechnologists graduate and fulfill shortages in the state. “Without the expertise in preparing and staining slides provided by these technologists, many pathologists in South Carolina would be without an essential part of the team required to provide accurate and timely pathologic diagnosis to our patients.”

The theme for national laboratory week is “The Team Behind the Scenes.” Although sometimes unseen, medical laboratory professionals are critical to health care. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of these professionals according to Madory.

This was the basis of a program that was started at MUSC to train histotechnologists. Because of the distance education program offered, labs at MUSC and across the country, were able to be staffed staff.

Karen Gelis, director of the Histotechnology Program said distance education is a huge thing. “We are the only program in the country that is offering a distance education program for histotechnologists. We are hoping to eventually expand the program to meet the demands for these lab professionals and are now accepting students twice a year.”

MUSC affiliates with hospital clinical labs in Florence and Arizona and allows histotechnicians to receive a degree as a histotechnologist. MUSC’s program prepares them for the exam and participants receive practical experience at their clinical lab.

The program just received a seven year reaccreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. This allows the program to have four traditional students and an unlimited number of distance educations students.

National Laboratory Week will be celebrated April 24-30. MUSC will have Lunch and Learn sessions, provide tours highlighting specific laboratory sections, and hold various social activities to celebrate this week.

For information about MUSC’s histotechnologist program, go to http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/ histotechnology/.

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Currents April 19

Quality–Providing quality patient care in a safe environment

vices representative, as employee of the month. When a distraught visitor came into the office asking about the cost and schedule of the bus route, Phillips assisted her. She gave her the information and also escorted her to the cafeteria. q Jimmy Owens, Ashley River Tower facility manager, introduced Rafael Anavitate, zone maintenance technician, as employee of the month. He fixed a patients wheelchair foot that was loose and without being asked fixed all of the other wheelchairs.

People–Fostering employee pride and loyalty

Service–Serving the public with compassion, respect and excellence

CAP survey Nina Epps, manager for point of care testing and laboratory education services announced the upcoming point of care testing survey will be held now thru June 24.

Wins Pamela Marek, decision support manager, reported that the Operational Data Base staff identified organizations that made large improvements during the year. The Cardiovascular, Food and Nutrition, Human Resources, Materials Management and Therapeutic Services departments showed the most improvement.

2011 YES Campaign Whitney McLuen, employee campaign coordinator, Office of Development, announced the kick off of the YES Campaign, which through employee donations, has raised more than $6 million since it began in 1985. This year’s goal is to raise more than $300,000. Visit http://www.musc.edu and click on YES.

Employee of the Month q Sandy Gould, nurse manager of the Emergency Department, introduced Peggy Wiggins, Emergency Department administration, as employee of the month. Wiggins after hearing a monitor alarm checked the monitor screen and saw an unresponsive patient. The patient was resuscitated and taken to ICU. q Contrenia Haynes, program coordinator of Volunteer and Guests Services introduced Shinika Phillips, guest ser-

HR update q Employees with incomplete 2010 CATT lessons need to complete 2011 lessons now. q Verification of dependents’ eligibility for insurance coverage will now require documented proof. q Unit and department personnel files are being reviewed by HR in preparation for the Joint Commissions Diabetes Certification survey. q Employees will receive self review forms on May 1 and are due May 31.

There will be self- review training sessions from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., May 10 in ART auditorium, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in 2W Amp, May 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 2W Amp, and May 23 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in ART auditorium. q There will be Employee Drop- In sessions: 1 to 3 p.m. May 5, Room 437 Colbert Education Center & Library, and 9 to 11 a.m. May 19, Room 438 Colbert Education Center & Library. q The National Hospital Week events will include a bagel and fruit distribution May 9, department poster contest and vendors on campus May 10, Wellness Wednesday massages and ice cream social May 11, bake off and vendors on campus May 12, and MUSC Pride Day May 13.

For information visit, https://www.musc. edu/medcenter/hospitalweek.

To Medical Center Employees The medical center kicked off MUSC Excellence more than five years ago. Among other things, MUSC Excellence is about aligning our operational practices and behaviors with our values and goals. It can be viewed as a means of achieving and sustaining an organizational culture to make the MUSC medical center a great place for patients to receive their care, for employees to work, and for physicians and other clinicians to practice medicine and teach.

We use a team-based organizational structure to drive MUSC Excellence including: 20 Service Excellence Teams (and other unit-based teams) to implement best practices; a Leader Evaluation Team to formulate goals for the organization; a Leadership Development Team to plan periodic training and educational programs to improve leaders’ skills; and a Steering Team to provide general direction, remove barriers to Service Teams and to serve as champions for the annual work plan priorities.

At the April 19 management communication meeting we heard brief updates from three Service Excellence Team Leaders. Our team leaders have collectively made much progress toward improving patient care and service. Some examples of their work are described below.

Tom Hubbard, MACC/SACC director and adult inpatient team leader, explained the Adult Team is being divided into two teams to better address MUH and ART priorities.

The team restructured the ICU visiting hours including limited visitation during shift change times to meet the needs of families. Work is under way to improve bedside shift reporting to enhance communication with patients. The discharge process on 10W has been identified as a best practice, including use of discharge boards and checklists for discharge communication. This best practice is expected to expand to other units. Hubbard has been team leader for three years and is in the process of handing off the team leader role to Leah Ramos, nurse manager, 9E. Kate Wendorf, CRNA and Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery Team Leader, reported the team’s focus is on improving pre-op communication since the patient satisfaction survey results have identified this as a need. Improved television and additional publications are being made available in the waiting areas. It’s recommended that seating be improved. A new IV protocol was adopted to minimize the number of sticks a patient may receive.

Pat Wanstreet, manager of Phlebotomy and Lab Services Patient Satisfaction Team Leader, reported on work underway to focus on individualized patient care. Phlebotomists are asked to know at least one specific thing about each patient and issue business cards to patients that indicate who to contact if a patient has questions or other needs. Patient rounding takes place in the RT and Hollings Cancer Center lobbies daily.

Plans have been made to conduct our annual Medical Center Employee Partnership survey May 2 through May 13. Everyone’s participation in the survey is important. Department leaders will be issuing details for survey completion. The survey will be conducted through the use of web technology and feedback will be used to develop action plans for continued improvement. I want to assure everyone the surveys are confidential.

Plans are being made to conduct another series of town hall meetings May 18 through May 31 at the times and locations indicated below. There will also be several meetings for large departments in place of their routine department-based meetings.

The previous town hall meetings conducted in February were limited to 30 minutes and this was well received. We will again limit the sessions to 30 minutes. Slightly more than 1,400 individuals attended the meetings and we hope to increase participation this May. W. Stuart Smith Vice President for Clinical Operations and Executive Director, MUSC Medical Center Town hall meetings May 18, 11 a.m., 2W Amphitheater; May 18, 2 p.m., SEI Auditorium; May 19, 11 a.m., ART Auditorium; May 19, 4 p.m., 2W Amphitheater; May 20, 10 a.m., SEI Auditorium; May 23, 10 a.m., SEI Auditorium; May 24, 10 a.m., ART; May 24, 11 a.m., IOP Auditorium; May 25, 7:30 a.m., SEI Auditorium; May 26, 10 a.m., 2W Amphitheater; May 26, 2 p.m., SEI Auditorium; May 27, 10 a.m., 2W Amphitheater; May 31, 7 a.m., ART

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Left: A screen shot shows a student locating MUSC on his iPad through Explore MUSC. Top image: Brett Shigley developed his college’s portion of Explore MUSC, complete with students conducting video tours.

Putting MUSC in hands of prospective students A

vailable this week in the Apple App Store, Explore MUSC is an app to reach prospective students who eagerly embrace the emerging technology of the iPhone and iPad. The free application is designed to provide prospective and newly arriving students with descriptions, images, maps and details about the campus, colleges, and services. All of this information and more can be downloaded to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

Larry Owens, director of communications for the Division of Education and Student Life, said the app makes perfect sense in an academic setting where technology and science are integral parts of the learning process.

“It seemed logical to present prospective students with a self-guided tour in a convenient handheld device,” he said.

Users can receive information through narratives and more than 100 images in the app. Components include information about the six colleges and their programs of study, a listing of services provided by Education and Student Life and the Library, as well as a description of the historic buildings on campus. The user interface takes advantage of the gesture movements that iPad and iPhone users employ.

“It seemed logical to present prospective students with a self-guided tour in a convenient handheld device.”

Larry Owens College of Dental Medicine (CDM) student Brett Shigley developed his college’s portion of Explore MUSC, complete with CDM students conducting video tours through buildings and labs.

"Students expect their educational experience to be up-to-date technologically, and MUSC is one of the first medical campuses nationwide to offer this type of unique look into our wonderful campus,” said Shigley.

“By allowing current students to help produce video tours and content, the College of Dental Medicine part of the app is able to offer prospective students and guests not only a chance to see the sights and sounds of campus but also get

a better feeling of what it's actually like to live and learn at MUSC as a student."

Much like a website, Explore MUSC is continuing to evolve.

Geoff Freeman, executive director of educational technology services and one of the project leaders, said there will be continued development within this application for some time. “Each of the colleges is working on developing a unique piece of the application, but we felt it was important to get the application in the hands of prospective students as quickly as we could.”

Websites can be opened within the application to allow more detailed information for the user without having to exit the application.

Owens likes that the application can conveniently be carried anywhere on campus, as that opens up new possibilities to consider. “For example, maps are available that interact with the user by showing pinpoints identifying buildings and a locator point that tracks the device in real time functioning much like a chart plotter used on a boat,” he said. “These types of global positioning (GPS) tools make it much easier for first time visitors to find their way around.

We’ve even added the location of bike racks to make it convenient to get from

one location to another.”

Explore MUSC has been produced in partnership with Slicker Interactive, an interactive software development company based in Charleston. Chris Metts, a College of Medicine alumnus, provided the concept and programming to develop the capabilities of the application. Slicker has provided tools for the development of apps for colleges and cities nationally and internationally.

Metts said the iPad and iPhone were the digital devices he wished for as a medical student and resident. “I believe the combination of its form factor, intuitiveness, power and ecosystem will transform all aspects of medicine, starting the moment an individual decides to pursue a career in medicine.

We are fortunate MUSC has chosen our platform to reach out to prospective students and has chosen to innovate in this exciting mobile arena."

Slicker is working with the City of Charleston to develop applications to enhance the visitor experience in Charleston, including kiosks and information on downtown shuttle buses.

This application is currently available only for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, but will eventually expand to the Android and BlackBerry platforms.

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Impulsivity and drinking/craving: effect of a dopamine stabilizer medication, also includes fMRI or functional magnetic resonance imaging. By taking pictures of brain activity associated with alcohol taste and picture induced craving, this part of the study examines how the medication aripiprazole might affect the activity and thereby its potential for reducing alcohol cravings.

The bar- lab enables researchers to quickly translate any promising results in animal studies into clinical trials to benefit people. CDAP Director Raymond F. Anton, M.D., a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, said the center has been doing translational research for 15 years, long before it became the buzz word in medical research circles.

It’s one reason CDAP’s alcohol research center recently received its fourth NIH renewal for a five-year grant, receiving $1.6 million per year from 2011-2016 from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. CDAP also was named in the 2011 U.S. News and World Report as one of the top ten best graduate addiction programs.

Anton said it’s an exciting time to be in the field.

“It’s really high-level science. It’s like competing in the Olympics. We’re competing against the best people in the country for funding of the work that we do. We have to impress our scientific colleagues that our work is novel, exciting and scientifically important, and they are very discriminating judges.”

PersonalIzed MedICIne

One focus for the next five years is what causes people to evolve from being social drinkers to becoming alcohol dependent. Researchers are studying brain neurochemicals at various stages of the development of dependence to see how they might change. “These are the same chemicals like dopamine that drugs such as aripiprazole would work on, so it’s all tied together— the drinking behavior, the brain chemistry and the pharmacology to reverse the alcohol-induced changes,” Anton said.

Researchers use brain imaging as a tool to see how genes may predict a person’s response to alcohol and medication treatment, such as MUSC’s clinical trial on the medication Naltrexone that blocks an opiate receptor in the brain and was found to be very effective for about 20 to 25 percent of alcoholics, he said.

“If people have a certain genetic propensity—it really comes down to just one nucleic acid being different in an opiate gene that’s called a SNP or a single nucleotide polymorphism—there’s actually evidence they are more sensitive to the endorphin effects of alcohol. We think that these might be the people who respond to Naltrexone better because it blocks the endorphin from binding to that receptor and they might get less pleasure from alcohol and less craving.”

Interestingly, 25 percent of Caucasians have that SNP or polymorphism, he said.

“It’s really high-level science. It’s like competing in the Olympics.”

Dr. Raymond Anton “Not every alcoholic is like every other alcoholic.

Some might have this opiate gene problem. Another person might have dopamine gene problems. Another person may have impulsivity. Another person might have social anxiety. The idea is to try to slice the reasons why people drink into smaller groups so we can direct our treatment more specifically to the exact reasons why people are drinking.”

This is a form of personalized medicine that is being applied to alcohol dependence. Two other areas of interest are the impact of having social anxiety or childhood trauma and what that connection might be in the development of alcohol dependency. Researchers want to know if they can treat a person’s social anxiety to relieve the stress that may lead these people to become alcohol dependent and explore the genetic risk and gene changes that happen in the brains of people who have had childhood trauma that may influence the development of alcoholism later in life, he said.

“Does alcohol provide more of a stress reduction effect for those people? If we can make that link, then it could become very important in evaluating people for their history of trauma and stress responsivity.

You might want to treat them completely different.

You might want to put them on an anti-depressant— something to stabilize their serontonin system—which we know is affected by early childhood trauma.”

Since April is alcohol awareness month, Anton wants to spread the message of the role of alcohol—both good and bad—in people’s lives.

“Not all alcohol is bad. It has some positive health

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TIMely TreaTMenT One goal of CDAP is to raise awareness about research advances, in part to shorten the typical 1020-year lag time that exists between when people meet the criteria for alcohol dependence and when they seek treatment. During that time period, the brain gets changed quite a bit to the point that it’s much more resistant to treatment. Because alcohol is a legal drug, the issue can get overlooked, said Anton.

“There’s much more health care dollars and social costs to heavy alcohol use than cocaine or heroin. “ Alcohol plays a role in a considerable number of other diseases—including increased risk for heart disease and stroke, some cancers and high blood pressure. Even depression and anxiety might be rooted in excessive alcohol use. He and other scientists give community talks, including ones at area schools, to teach the public about safe amounts of consumption and to encourage early treatment for those who suspect they drink too much or may be becoming dependant.

For ethical reasons, researchers have designed the clinical studies in the human bar lab to accept nontreatment seeking individuals who meet the criteria for alcohol dependence. Voronin said they wouldn’t want to serve drinks to individuals interested in receiving treatment since that could impede their progress.

For someone who has no interest in getting treatment, though, the human bar lab lets researchers do valuable research and raise awareness. He does motivation enhancement therapy at the end of the eight-day study to let participants know just how much they drink, how it compares to national rates and, projected out, what that means for their health.

“Many of them are surprised about it, and they start to think about it,” he said.

Voronin said it’s an important chance to plant a seed, and they let them know the myriad of treatment options that now exist. The older participants sometimes have gotten to a point where they can see how alcohol is interfering with their lives—whether at home, work or socially—and affecting their health.

“If they feel this way, they need to do something as soon as they can because it gets harder later. We don’t push them, but we open all the doors.”

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Risk Management of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Seminar Noon, May 5 Room 302 Basic Science Building The Graduate Student Association is hosting a lunch seminar on risk management of alcohol and drug abuse and for neurological effects on the brain and repercussions of alcohol abuse in the workplace as a health care professional.

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Free workout day offered

The final event of Fitness Month 2011 is a free fitness day April 27 at the MUSC Wellness Center. MUSC employees will have all-day free access to the wellness center with an identification badge.

Facility tours will be scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting every half hour. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information on fitness programs, personal training and all the center’s amenities. Healthy food vendors will provide lunch and snack items and drawings will be held every 20 minutes with prizes to include a free 55-minute personal training session, 30 minute massage and entry into a program of your choice (Healthy Charleston Challenge not included).

More than a health club, the wellness center offers a variety of choices and opportunities for each individual to develop a safe and effective exercise program that will promote life-long physical and mental lifestyle habits.

There are programs and classes focused on preventing or treating many chronic health conditions brought on by aging or unhealthy lifestyle habits. Programs focus on general fitness for all age groups, along with specific fitness and nutrition needs of individuals. Children’s programs are offered year round and include a summer health, sports and activity camp for ages 5 – 14.

The MUSC Wellness Center facility includes a Junior Olympic size pool, basketball gymnasium, an indoor and outdoor track along with exercise rooms. There are more than 50 classes offered each week, including Zumba, Tae Bo, salsa, ballet, Pilates, NIA, group cycling, yoga and many interval and circuit style fitness classes.

There are classes for all ages and fitness levels.

Programs include Boot Camp, TRX suspension training, Females in Training, Women on Weights, Iron Academy, Functional Fitness Training, Masters Swim and Conditioning, High Intensity Training, and Healthy Charleston Challenge.

The wellness center is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Employee Wellness events q Wellness Wednesday: Techniques for Exercise Injury Prevention. Injuries are common among exercisers as well as athletes. Visit the Children’s Hospital lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 to learn how to reduce the risk of an exercise-related injury. q Worksite screening: The next worksite screening will be May 25 in the Gazes Building, room 125. Register at http://www.musc.edu/medcenter/ health1st.

Like the Employee Wellness Facebook page and keep up with all the events at MUSC. E-mail johnsusa@ musc.edu to become involved in employee wellness.

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c 843.793.4023 • Josephine@CarolinaOne.com WWW.BEESTREETLOFTS.COM WWW.CHARLESTONWELCOMEHOME.COM 49 Broad Street • Charleston, SC 229401

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2186 Annie Laura Lane (off Six Mile Road)

$204,900

(reduced by $20,000)

New Construction Complete April 2011

Call 843-270-7600 for details.

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• Household Personal Items for MUSC employees are free.

All other classifieds are charged at rate below. Ads considered venture-making ads (puppy breeder, coffee business, home for sale, etc.) will be charged as PAID ADS •• PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED * NO MORE THAN 3 LINES * FREE ADS RUN 2 WEEKS ONLY!

PAID ADS are $3 per line (1 line = 28 characters) DEADLINE: TUESDAY – 10:00 AM * CLASSIFIED ADS CAN BE E-MAILED TO sales@moultrienews.com, OR MAILED (134 Columbus St., Charleston SC 29403) Please call 849-1778 with questions. *Must provide Badge No. and Department of Employment for employees and Student I.D. Number for MUSC Students.

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Rental Properties

Rental Properties

Furniture

Melrose in West Ashley 5BR 3BA fenced yd New appliances deck $1400/mo 843-303-2212

90 Bull Street Fully renovated luxurious one bedroom one bath apartment located on the corner of Bull and Rutledge for $1500/month. Large BR, LR, sunroom, modern appliances.

Hardwood floors throughout.

Parking available. Call Georgia Tsurutis at (843) 795-1333 or 107rutledgeavenue@gmail.co m for more information.

Boston Rocking Chair: $45 black w/ stencilling, comfortable. 843-762-2002

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Vacation Properties Carriage Hill L A N D I N G

843.469.5646

Mount Pleasant’s most affordable new construction.

Johns Island home for rent in August 1st possibly July 1st on River Rd(10 minutes from MUSC) 3 bed 3 bath fenced yard deck screened from porch marsh views and dock, $2300 month please call 559 7066

Classified ads

PRICES FROM $175,900 - $215,900

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On Site Office Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11am - 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm

Bee Street Lofts Perfect one bedroom, one bath loft, 4th floor overlooking courtyard. $1495 per mo, includes washer, dryer. available immediately .843-793-4023

NC Vacation Home For Sale 2200 sq ft, in gated community. Move-in condition, longrange mtn views, on golf course. Fly-fishing nearby. $210,000. Call 860-3329 bconner@bellsouth.net

To Advertising in the Catalyst Classifieds

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Close to MUSC 173-N Rutledge Ave in Rutledge Green 3BR/1.5BA, central heat/air, W/D, no pets $1590 mo. + 1 mo. dep 843-571-4048 or ahanderson51@aol.com

• 10% Price Reduction (Market Units) That’s Up To A $23,990 Discount • $2,500 in Closing Costs • 1 Year Of HOA Fees Paid

There’s a lot of talk these days about Montessori-style education. We offer the only internationally – accredited Montessori program in South Carolina.

Charles Towne Montessori: We do Montessori right!

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CALL 849-1778

Child-centered learning programs for children from 12 months to 12 years.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS For more information about our Summer Camp please call or visit our website

571.1140 | www.CharlesTowneMontessori.org

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