Dr. Melissa A. Cunningham, MD

Dr. Melissa A. Cunningham, MD is an internist in Charleston, SC. A specialist in rheumatology, she provides care through MUSC Health Rheumatology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion. Her clinical areas of interest include high risk SLE/lupus, lupus nephritis, and CNS lupus/IgG4-RD.

Dr. Cunningham completed her residency and fellowship training at the Medical University of SC and serves as a faculty member as an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology and immunology. Her research focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the role of estrogen receptor alpha in modulating the inflammatory response. Her work is supported by various grants, including a five-year NIH career development award.

Located on Ashley Ave, the practice is situated near the MUSC Health Medical Center and the James W. Colbert Education and Library. The office is a short walk from The Horseshoe and the Sesquicentennial Memorial.

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Dr. Cunningham provides specialized rheumatology expertise to the Charleston community.

Services:

• Adult congenital heart disease
• Atrioventricular septal defects
• Bundle Branch Block
• Juvenile arthritis
• Medical Education
• Patent foramen ovale
• Patient Care
• Pediatric lupus