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Susan Presnell, MD, Pathology, Charleston, SC

SusanErinPresnellMD

Pathology Charleston, SC

Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor, Pathology, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

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  • Office

    169 Ashley Ave
    Rm 202
    Charleston, SC 29425
    Phone+1 843-792-3575
    Fax+1 843-792-3537

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1998 - 1999
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1993 - 1998
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2nd year Golden Apple Award, nomination College of Medicine, MUSC
  • Faculty Excellence Award for Teacher of the Year, nomination College of Medicine, MUSC
  • Teacher of the Block - Block 4, nomination College of Medicine, MUSC
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Perceived Strengths, Limitations, and Needs of Death Investigation Systems in States which Lack a State Medical Examiner  
    Hanzlick R, Data Committee (Presnell), Academic Forensic Pathology, 2014
  • The Importance of Microscopic Examination of the Lungs in Decedents with Sustained Central Intravascular Catheters: A Nine-Case Series  
    Hamilton H, Batalis N, Presnell S, Schandl C, Tormos L, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2014
  • Elder Neglect and the Pathophysiology of Aging.  
    Collins K, Presnell S, Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 28: 157 – 162, 2007
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Importance of Microscopic Examination of the Lungs in Decedent’s with Sustained Central Intravascular Catheters. Poster session
    Hamilton H, Batalis N, Caplan M, Presnell S, Schandl C, Tormos L, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, 2013 Annual Meeting, 2/20/2013
  • 5-year Retrospective Review of Skeletonized Remains at the Medical University of South Carolina (poster)
    O'Neill T, Presnell S, National Association of Medical Examiners, 10/2012
  • The Value Proposition for Pathology: Revisiting the 5-day turnaround time for medical autopsies
    Batalis N, Presnell S, Schandl C, Association of Pathology Chairs, 7/13/2011
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Lectures

  • Forensic Autopsy and Museum Tour. Charleston School of Law: Forensic Pathology in Health Law and Clinical Ethics Seminar: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 
    MUSC - 3/29/2013
  • Criminal Justice Technology, Central Carolina Technical College. Forensic Pathology and the Autopsy 
    6/23/2011
  • Life After Death: Postmortem changes and Time of Death 
    SC Coroners Association Annual meeting - 6/10/2011
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Other

  • Postmortem Changes. Medscape Reference from WebMD. Updated September 09, 2009, June 2011, February 2013. 
    Presnell S, Cina S
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1680032-overview
  • Dental Identification. Anatomic Pathology Education Program 
    Presnell S, Schandl C, Byrd J
    College of American Pathologists - 2013
  • Postmortem Artifacts. Anatomic Pathology Education Program 
    Presnell, S
    College of American Pathologists - 2012
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