Participating In Our DNA SC Clinic: MUSC Health Pulmonology at Rutledge Tower

Participating In Our DNA SC Clinic: MUSC Health Pulmonology at Rutledge Tower is a medical laboratory in Charleston, SC, offering saliva sample collections for the In Our DNA SC study. The clinic serves individuals enrolled in the study who have a scheduled appointment and are not receiving an at-home collection kit. It is located on the fifth floor of Rutledge Tower at 135 Rutledge Avenue. The clinic is part of MUSC Health and supports genetic research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.

The clinic is situated within the MUSC Health Rutledge Tower facility, which houses a range of clinical services including pulmonology and genetics. It participates in the In Our DNA SC study, enabling individuals to contribute genetic samples in person during an existing appointment. The service is available only to those already scheduled for a visit, and participants may contact the study team directly for inquiries. The clinic is part of a broader network of MUSC Health locations that support clinical research and patient care.

The clinic is located on Rutledge Avenue, about a quarter of a mile from Cannon Park and within walking distance of Harleston Green, Ashley Hall, and Rivers Library. It is also near Calhoun Street, a main road, and Access Urgent, a nearby clinic.

The clinic is part of MUSC Health’s commitment to advancing medical research through community participation in genetic studies. Its role in the In Our DNA SC initiative reflects its contribution to population health research in the Charleston area.

Services:

• Clinical Trials
• Family Medicine
• Genetic Testing
• Saliva Sample Collection
• Saliva Sample Collection for In Our DNA SC Study