Carrie Prescott, DNP

Andrea P. Stress, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C is an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner at MUSC University Internal Medicine Rutledge Tower. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The College of New Jersey in 2011. She worked as a nurse in the inpatient and outpatient settings (medical-surgical, telemetry, neurosurgical critical care, and clinical research) for 10 years before becoming a nurse practitioner. Andrea graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2021 with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Caring for the elderly is Andrea’s passion. She enjoys managing the many medical complexities faced by the geriatric population and working with families and caregivers to optimize each older adult’s quality of life.

Layton McCurdy MD - Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC is a renowned healthcare institution offering a wide range of medical services and cutting-edge treatments to patients in the Charleston area. With a focus on patient-centered care, they provide expert medical care in various specialties, including cancer services, cardiac care, and women's health. The medical center is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated team of healthcare professionals, and commitment to advancing healthcare through research and education. Patients can expect compassionate care, innovative treatments, and a focus on improving the health and well-being of the community. Generated from the website

Cynthia Talley, M.D., FACS is an acute care surgeon at MUSC Health who specializes in trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Talley is highly trained and has extensive knowledge of surgical procedures and how to manage different types of injuries. Dr. Talley’s philosophy is to deliver compassionate care to patients with acute illness and injury and their families. Fellowship-trained in acute care surgery, Dr. Talley is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care and has clinical expertise in treating injuries from trauma and providing quality ICU care. Her particular niche is ultrasound-guided bedside procedures and ICU care. Dr. Talley serves many leadership roles both at MUSC and within professional medical and surgical organizations. Dr. Talley is vice chair of education for the MUSC Department of Surgery, where she developed our future surgical leaders program. Outside the walls of MUSC, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), is president-elect of the SC chapter of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and chair of the Member Service Committee of the Young Fellows Association (YFA) of the ACS. In addition, Dr. Talley trains EMS, nurses, and the community regarding trauma and disaster medicine. Dr. Talley is fellowship-trained in acute care surgery from Vanderbilt University. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and her medical degree from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. Prior to joining MUSC, she was a trauma surgeon at the University of Kentucky.