Comparative Effectiveness & Data Analytics Research Resource (CEDAR)

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The mission of CEDAR is to empower MUSC faculty and students to harness the wealth of secondary data resources, fostering innovative research and quality improvement initiatives that drive excellence in healthcare and scholarship. Cedar serves two key functions: First to support faculty in conducting research and quality improvement projects using secondary data (aka Health Services Research), and second to acquire and manage secondary datasets.

Leadership

Sara Knox

Sara Knox, PT, DPT, Ph.D.

Director, CEDAR Core
Board Certified Geriatric Specialist in Physical Therapy
Associate Professor, College of Health Professions
Department of Health Sciences and Research
knoxsa@musc.edu

Kit Simpson

Kit Simson, Dr.PH

Associate Director-Pilot Studies, CEDAR Core
Distinguished University Professor, College of Health Professions
Department of Healthcare Leadership & Management
simpsonk@musc.edu

Daniel Brinton

Daniel L. Brinton, Ph.D.

Associate Director- Research Data & Methodology
Associate Professor, College of Health Professions
Department of Healthcare Leadership & Management
brintond@musc.edu

Tony Eisenhart

Tony Eisenhart

Director of Information Technology, CEDAR Core
Senior Information Resource Consultant, College of Health Professions
Education and Information Technology
eisenhaj@musc.edu

Kim Davis

Kim Davis

Director of Research Administration
College of Health Professions
daviskim@musc.edu

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Kathleen Mindick

Business Manager, College of Health Professions
Department of Health Sciences and Research
mindick@musc.edu