Evan C
- Research Program Mentor
MD candidate at University of South Carolina
Expertise
Medicine, Healthcare, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, Information Systems
Bio
Evan is a medical professional with a diverse portfolio of medical, community service, and IT-related experiences. He is especially interested in the practice of medicine, lifestyle medicine, and medical ethics. Currently, he is an MD candidate at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. In his free time, Evan likes to spend time with his family, garden, hike, listen to classical music, and occasionally SCUBA dive.Project ideas
Glymphatics: A Tiny Waste Management System in the Human Brain
The glymphatic system is a newly discovered system in the brain involved in waste clearance in the central nervous system during sleep. This project is a review of the current literature on the glymphatic system including its anatomy and pathophysiology, monitoring methods, and connections between the glymphatic system and nervous system pathological symptoms.
First, Do No Harm: A Primer to Medical Ethics
This research project explores the importance of the principial phrase "primum non nocere" or "First, do no harm" in medical ethics and the historical development of the practice of medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
This project explores the essential use of lifestyle modifications in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The research comprehensively reviews cardiovascular structure and function, pathophysiology of CVD, pharmacological treatment of CVD, and lifestyle modifications to prevent and treat CVD.