Cystic Fibrosis

Brandie is a certified adult nurse practitioner who started her career at MUSC in 1999. Brandie received her master’s in nursing from MUSC. Her experience includes pulmonary critical care, solid organ transplant surgery, cystic fibrosis, and non-tuberculosis mycobacteria disease. Brandie’s role as an independent provider includes caring for patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. She is also a sub-investigator on many clinical trials here at MUSC.

Sue has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI and a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Sue has been at MUSC since 1995 and joined the Adult CF Center in 1998 as clinic coordinator. For the past many years, she has been involved in many changes to the program and to the treatments for people with CF. Sue has been recognized for her expertise in CF and as a program coordinator. She serves as a mentor, formally and informally, for new program coordinators and frequently presents to local and national groups about CF, program coordination, and aspects of care in CF. 

Jeralyn started her nursing career at MUSC in 1997. Prior to joining the CF team in December 2021, she was the nurse case manager in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for nearly 10 years. From the time of initial referral to transition into the adult program, Jeralyn collaborates with the entire CF team to optimize each patient’s care. She is the primary point of contact for pediatric families, fielding questions, concerns, and sick calls. She coordinates clinic visits, labs, studies, medications, school/childcare needs, referrals, and more. Jeralyn enjoys working with families and their communities on CF education, awareness, and advancements. 

Brian is a nationally certified infusion nurse with experience in antimicrobial, nutrition, inotropic, and chemo therapies. He has been a nurse consultant for MUSC since 2016 and became a nurse after being a middle school teacher for many years.

Dr. Bullington is a licensed pharmacist who has practiced in the area of CF for almost 20 years. She works with both adult and pediatric patients and their families to improve daily care by finding a medication regimen that is sustainable. She is also involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the Sustaining Daily Care Initiative and the Daily Care Check-In.

Nutrition is an important part of CF care, as maintaining a healthy weight promotes better lung function. Sara follows patients from birth through older adulthood, providing knowledge on how to manage nutritional needs. She meets with all patients at least once a year in clinic, but often checks in more frequently to review growth, offer meal and snack tips, or discuss enzymes, vitamins, and nutritional supplements. She helps manage CF-related complications such as diabetes, bone disease, and gastrointestinal disease, and coordinates tube feeding when necessary.

Wayne studied Respiratory Care at Trident Tech and the University of Cincinnati. He began his career at MUSC in 2003, first working in critical and acute care, then transitioning in 2015 to work full-time with pediatric and adult CF centers. Wayne educates and coordinates customized respiratory care approaches for patients and families.

Suzanne assesses and counsels patients and families on the emotional, social, and financial aspects of living with CF. She provides guidance on navigating insurance coverage, finding financial assistance, accessing resources for food, housing, and utilities, and advocating for patients in school or work settings.

Dr. Christon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology and behavioral medicine. She works with pediatric and adult CF patients and their families as part of the Emotional Health and Wellness Program, conducting mental health screenings and providing interventions, support, resources, and referrals.

Kim is a Certified Genetic Counselor who works with pediatric and adult CF teams. She assists with new patient diagnosis, newborn screening, and genetic testing, ensuring patients are matched to treatments or research studies based on their mutations. She educates about CF inheritance, facilitates family and partner testing, and supports family planning, including fertility and family-building options. She also participates in the Emotional Health and Wellness Program by conducting annual depression and anxiety screenings.