Robert K. Stuart, M.D., Blood and Marrow Transplant Center - MUSC Health Ashley River Tower

Dr. Michelle Hudspeth is a 1999 graduate of the MUSC College of Medicine and completed her residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Cancer Institute. She is the division chief for pediatric hematology/oncology and is the director of the pediatric blood and marrow transplant program and the quality director for the combined adult and pediatric blood and marrow transplant program. Her main clinical focus is transplantation, including haploidentical, related and unrelated allogeneic, cord blood, and autologous donor sources. She is the institutional principal investigator for Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium trials. She is a member of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium GVHD committee and supportive care committee. She also serves on several working committees (GVHD, pediatric cancer, immune deficiencies/inborn errors of metabolism) for the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. Her clinical research includes multiple aspects of transplantation, including a clinical trial incorporating pravastatin for matched related donor transplants for sickle cell disease.

Dr. Praneeth Baratam received his M.D. from Andhra Medical College and trained in internal medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago. He initially worked as an academic oncology hospitalist at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He recently completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Drexel, where he served as chief fellow. His interest is in the treatment of acute leukemia and myelodysplastic disorders and clinical research and teaching.

Dr. Joseph Caveney is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Before joining MUSC, Dr. Caveney was on faculty at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY and an attending physician at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Caveney completed much of his medical training in his home state at West Virginia University School of Medicine, including medical school, internal medicine residency and a hematology/oncology fellowship. He further subspecialized with an advanced BMT-CT fellowship focused on hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy at Stanford University. He is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. Dr. Caveney's area of expertise is transplant and cellular therapy, particularly allogeneic/autologous transplantation, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T-cell engager (TCE) therapy. He looks forward to serving the patients of MUSC with rapidly expanding treatment indications in cellular therapy and exciting advances in blood and marrow transplantation.

Emily Ryttse is a nurse practitioner in Radiation Medicine at Hollings Cancer Center. Emily is originally from Tampa, Florida and earned her BSN at the University of Florida in 2017. Upon graduation Emily worked as a pediatric oncology nurse for four years. Emily then transitioned to infusion for adult oncology patients and received her MSN from the University of South Florida in 2023. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Emily enjoys forming trusting relationships with her patients and families and looks forward to doing so here at MUSC.

Jonathan Alexander, M.D. was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, before moving to the United States to begin his medical training. He received a Master of Science from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He then received his medical degree from St George's University School of Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He chose to pursue an additional year of training at Stanford University in California, where he completed a fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy. His clinical and research interests include myeloid neoplasms, focusing on acute myeloid leukemia and bone marrow transplant.

Kallie Bryant is a licensed and board-certified family nurse practitioner with a special interest in Hematology-Oncology. Prior to joining the Bone Marrow Transplant team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Kallie spent five years working at the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Her research and clinical interests include stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, transplant survivorship, and nursing professional development. She began her undergraduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After graduation from UNC, Kallie chose to integrate her technical research and analytical skills with her interpersonal skills by pursuing a career in nursing, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Kallie returned to Belmont for her graduate training and recently completed their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner program. In addition to her studies, Kallie worked as a graduate teaching assistant, leading lab and clinical instruction for undergraduate nursing students. Outside of the clinic, Kallie enjoys traveling, baking, art, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kennedy is a board-certified Physician Assistant currently serving as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellow in Hematology/Oncology. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Health Science, with a concentration in Pre-Professional Health Studies and a minor in Biological Sciences, from Clemson University. She went on to complete her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Having grown up and lived most of her life in Charleston, she's excited to be back in her hometown. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys boating, cheering on the Clemson Tigers, and walking with her dog.

Mary Louise Kistler is a licensed and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a particular interest in Hematology/Oncology. Before joining the Malignant Hematology group at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Mary Louise worked as a nurse at Duke University Hospital in the cancer center and at Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the inpatient oncology unit. She began her studies at The University of Alabama, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After graduation, Mary Louise pursued her nursing career and received her Associate's Degree in Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University. Mary Louise has a passion for caring for others and believes in MUSC's vision: "To improve the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders." Mary Louise enjoys spending time with her friends and family outside of work, traveling, reading, and sunny days at the beach.

Alexander Coltoff, M.D. received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at New York Presbyterian - Columbia, both in New York. His clinical and research focus is on hematologic malignancies, particularly myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He has been published as a clinical investigator and received an American Society of Hematology (ASH) award for developing research scientists.

Anthony Dominick, D.O., was born and raised in Kansas City before moving to Chicago, IL, to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Loyola University. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. He then moved back to his hometown of Kansas City to complete his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology and oncology at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Early on in his training, he was inspired by his mentors and developed a passion for malignant hematology. After completing training, he spent four years in private practice caring for patients with hematologic conditions in eastern North Carolina. He joined MUSC to pursue his interest and passion for caring for patients with multiple myeloma. He also has a secondary clinical interest in lymphoproliferative disorders.

Aubrey Ginocchietti is a board-certified family nurse practitioner working at MUSC. She cares for adult patients at Hollings Cancer Center. Aubrey has worked in health care since 2007 as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and then Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, PA, for 12 years. Aubrey transferred to MUSC to work as a registered nurse in the emergency department in 2020. After earning her MSN from Wilkes University, Aubrey accepted a position as a family nurse practitioner in the hematology/oncology department. While working as a registered nurse for the past 17 years, Aubrey has cared for patients in the emergency room setting, inpatient medical/surgical units, school nursing, home health nursing, and various step-down units. She is BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ACLS certified and board-certified as a family nurse practitioner. Aubrey also has a bachelor's degree in communications from Temple University.

Madison Taylor Gilinsky is a licensed and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in Hematology-Oncology. She graduated in May of 2022 from the University of South Carolina with her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Her first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2016. After obtaining her first degree as a Registered Nurse with her BSN, Madison practiced primarily in the Intensive Care Unit, with her first position in Lexington, Kentucky at Saint Joseph East Hospital. Her focus on Intensive Care specialized to that of Neuroscience when she joined the Medical University of South Carolina family in March of 2018. Here at MUSC she expanded her knowledge to many different Adult Intensive Care specialties along with working in Pediatrics through the Infusion Clinic, Urgent Care and Allergy/Immunology Clinic at MUSC Summey Medical Pavilion. During her pursuit of a master's degree, Madison transitioned to travel nursing in 2021 to bring new perspective and challenge. This took her to North Carolina and eventually to California where she accepted her first position as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at MinuteClinic, an urgent care-type setting after graduating and becoming board-certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. After growing as a new practitioner and gaining much knowledge and experience, Madison decided to make Charleston home again and is excited to start this new journey caring for oncology patients within the MUSC community by joining the infusion team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Andrew Brewer is a licensed and board certified physician assistant with a special interest in hematology and oncology. He completed his undergraduate studies at East Carolina University graduating with a degree in nutrition and dietetics. He then became a registered dietitian working in various hospitals and clinics. After four years as a dietitian, Andrew returned to school and completed his masters in physician assistant studies at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has a passion for medicine and desire to help others.