CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: Cynthia Brown Dodds OFFICE ADDRESS: 151-B Rutledge Avenue, Building B, MSC 962 29245-9620 OFFICE PHONE: (843) 792-5731 EMAIL: doddscb@musc.edu EDUCATION GRADUATE 2007-2011 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Doctor of Provo, Utah Philosophy Major: Pediatric Science 1997-2000 Medical University of South Carolina Master of Science Major: Health Science UNDERGRADUATE 1983-1985 Medical College of Virginia Bachelor of Science Richmond, Virginia Major: Physical Therapy 1981-1983 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia Emphasis: Pre-physical Therapy APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS ACADEMIC 2013- present Division of Physical Therapy Assistant Professor Department of Health Professions College of Health Professions Medical University of South Carolina 2004-2013 Division of Physical Therapy Adjunct Faculty Department of Physical Therapy College of Health Professions Medical College of South Carolina CLINICAL 2006-2012 Pattison s Academy Co-Founder and Director of Therapy 2000-2010 Dodds Pediatric Physical Therapy Sole Proprietor
2002-2007 Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Staff Physical Therapist Hippotherapy Program Volunteer Johns Island, South Carolina 1995-2012 Floyd Brace Company Pediatric Equipment Consultant 2000-2001 Colleton Regional Medical Center Pediatric Physical Therapy Walterboro, South Carolina Consultant 1992-2000 DHEC Home Health Physical Therapy Team Leader 1991-1992 Healthfocus Director of Physical Therapy 1989-1991 ACRA Physical Therapy Staff Physical Therapist 1988-1989 Mount Vernon Hospital Staff Physical Therapist 1985-1988 Fontana Physical Therapy Staff Physical Therapist CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE 1989- present South Carolina Physical Therapy License #1300 2009- present American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists #17641 Pediatric Clinical Specialist 2012- present Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation #688/508/0916 Techniques Accredited Assessor PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS 2015- present Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School MUSC/Charleston Founding Chapter 1985- present American Physical Therapy Association #22273 2007- present South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association 2007- present Section of Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association 2010- present American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 2
2004-2009 American Hippotherapy Association 2007-2009 Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association 1985-1989 Virginia Physical Therapy Association HONORS, AWARDS, AND NOMINATIONS 2016 Schwartz Rounds Panelist: Humanities in Healthcare 2015 MUSC College of Health Professions Educator of the Year 2015 Harvard Macy Scholar 2015 Gold Foundation Humanism Scholar 2015 MUSC Mentor/Educator Nomination 2014 MUSC CHP Educator of the Year Nomination 2011 Healthcare Hero-Health Care Researcher, Charleston Regional Business Journal 2007 Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Cindy Dodds Hippotherapy Scholarship 2007 Pi Theta Epsilon National Honor Society for Occupational Therapy, Honorary Membership, South Carolina, Alpha Theta Chapter 1997 Regional Physical Therapist of the Year for South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES College of Health Professions Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2015- present IP CCC Pediatric Mini-Fellowship Serving Children with Medical Complexity 2014- present MUSC PT Neurological Residency (pediatric content) 2014- present IP-710 Transforming Health Care for the Future 2014- present Special Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy 2012- present PT-760 Pediatric Physical Therapy 2012- present PT-760L Pediatric Physical Therapy Laboratory 2010- present PT-752 Motor Development 2013- present PT 762 Clinical Reasoning Practice 2013- present PT-766 Evidence Based Practice III and IV 2011- present RS-697 Community Based Elective: Uganda Interprofessional Medical Mission 2005- present RS 696 Community Based Elective: Camp Hand to Hands 2006-2007 RS-696 Community Based Elective: Pattison s Academy Summer Day Camp 2004-2005 PT-752L Motor Development Laboratory 2001-2002 Assistive Technology Laboratory SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Peer Reviewed Publications 1. Coker, P.; Karakostas, T.; Dodds, C.; Hsiang, S. Gait Characteristics of Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Before and After Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2001; 32(5): 402-8. 3
2. Dodds, C.B., Bjornson, K. Sweeney, J., Narayanan, U. The Effects of Supported Physical Activity on Parental-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Medical Complexity. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2015; 8(2):83-94. 3. Dodds, C.B., Bjornson, K. Sweeney, J., Narayanan, U. The Effects of Supported Physical Activity on Parental-Reported Sleep Qualities and Pain Severity in Children with Medical Complexity. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (in review). 4. Dodds, C.B., Cormack, C.L., Kascak, K.L.W., Anderson, K.A., Wilkinson, J.A. Development, Reliability and Refinement of the Pediatric Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (in review). Non-Peer Reviewed Publications 1. Dodds, C.B.; Neale, M. Hippotherapy Horses: Basic Movement Components and Physical Characteristic, Hippotherapy, Summer 2004. Peer Reviewed Presentations 1. Dodds, C.B. (2011, October). The Effects of Physical Activity on Health-Related Quality of Life, Sleep Qualities, and Pain Severity in Nonambulatory Children with Multiple Disabilities. American Physical Therapy Association Pediatric Research Summit III. Alexandria, VA. 2. Dodds, C.B. (2012, September). Innovative Ideas for Teaching Pediatric Therapy: Community Based Camps. American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference. Orlando, FA. 3. Dodds, C.B., Wise, H.H., Cormack, C.L. (2012, September). Examining the Effects of Physical Activity in Children with Multiple Disabilities: Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference. Orlando, FA. 4. Dodds, C.B., Bjornson, K.F., Sweeney, J.P., Narayanan, U.G. (2012, September). The Effects of Physical Activity on Parental Report of Health-Related Quality of Life, Sleep, and Pain in Non-Ambulatory Children with Multiple Disabilities: Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference. Orlando, FA. 5. Dodds, C.B., Cormack, C., Anderson, K., Kascak, K. (June 2013). An Interprofessional Team s Promotion to Improving Quality of Life for Children with Special Health Care Needs An Interprofessional Team s Promotion to Improving Quality of Life for Children with Special Health Care Needs. Collaboration Across Borders Conference. Vancouver, Canada. 6. Dodds, C.B., Baldwin. J., Cherry, S., Bartleson, L. (2014, March) Standing and Physical Activity Interventions for Children with Disabilities. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Charleston, SC. 7. Dodds, C.B., Baldwin. J., Cherry, S., Bartleson, L. (2015, May) Pediatric Outcomes Toolbox. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Greenville, SC. 8. Dodds, C.B., Baldwin. J., Cherry, S. (2015, May) Kinesio-taping in Pediatrics. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Greenville, SC. 9. Baldwin, J.M., Dodds, C.B., Sweeney, J.P. (May 2015) Pediatric Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Greenville, SC. 10. Altman, J., Eckard, J., Dodds C.B. (May 2015) The Effects of Postural Control Interventions and Overground Training on Gait in a Child with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Greenville, SC. 11. Dietz, I.C., Varghese,R., Rempel,G., Letzkus,L.C., Dodds,C.B., Belthur,M. (October 2015) Supporting Children with Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity Needing Scoliosis Surgery: A Team Approach. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Conference. Austin, TX. 4
12. Dodds,C.B., Kascak,K.L.W. (November 2015) Assessment and Measurement of Individuals with Severe and Complex Disability in the School Environment. APTA Section on Pediatric Annual Conference. Pittsburg, PA. 13. Cecere, S., Ray, L., Dodds,C.B., Sylvester, L., Potts, L. (November 2015) Engaging the Severe and Medically Complex Student. APTA Section on Pediatric Annual Conference. Pittsburg, PA. 14. Dodds, C.D., Cormack, C.L., Benigno, M., Reiss, K., Slaughter, E., Miller, E., Mueller, M., Wilkinson, J. E. (November 2015) Development and Preliminary Reliability of the Pediatric Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique. APTA Section on Pediatric Annual Conference. Pittsburg, PA. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations 1. Dodds, C.B. (2004, April). Hippotherapy Horses: Basic Movement Components and Physical Characteristics. North American Handicapped Riding Association Regional Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC. 2. Dodds, C.B. (2009, March). Quality of Life in Children with a Chronic Neurologic Disorder. MUSC Pediatric Neuroscience Update. Kiawah Island, SC. 3. Dodds, C.B. (2009, September). Case Report: The effects of physical activity on health related quality of life and sleep in a child with severe disability. MUSC Grand Rounds. Charleston, SC. 4. Dodds, C.B. (2010, January). International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. North American Handicapped Riding Association State Conference. Charleston, SC. 5. Dodds, C.B. (2010, February). International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health a. Floyd Brace Company Educational Symposium. 6. Dodds, C.B. (2013, May). Balance Across Lifespan: Developmental and Pediatric Considerations. a. South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC. 7. Dodds, C.B., Cormack, C.L., Antley, J. (2013, October). The Effects of Physical Activity on Children with Multiple Disabilities. South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council, Office of the Governor. Columbia, SC. 8. Dodds, C.B., Cormack, C.L. (February 2015) Quality of Life and Humanism in Children with Severe Disability. MUSC Student Interprofessional Society. RESEARCH Research Interest Describe and investigate physical activity and related interventions as measured by outcomes across the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for children having medical complexity Develop a reliable and valid outcome measure for evaluating cognitive awareness in children having medical complexity Use of the Humanities in Healthcare Education Ongoing Research Support 1. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $14,333 Funding Source: Medical University of South Carolina: Interprofessional Collaboration Grant Opportunity Pilot Project. Project Title: Development and Preliminary Testing of the Pediatric Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques. Award Dates: 12/01/13 11/30/14. 2. PI: Cindy B. Dodds Award Amount: $1,158 Funding Source: YES Family Fund 5
Project Title: Supplies for study titled Development and Preliminary Testing of the Pediatric Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques. Award Dates: 04/14 04/15. 3. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $5,000 Funding Source: Arnold Gold Foundation. Project Title: Enhancing Students Humanistic View of Children with Medical Complexity. 4. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $2,000 Funding Source: MUSC Center for Global Health, Faculty Travel Grant. Project Title: Interprofessional Student Global Health Experiences: Providing Rehabilitation in Uganda. 5. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $29,728 Funding Source: APTA Foundation Section of Pediatrics Grant. Project Title: Validation of the Pediatric Sensory Modality and Rehabilitation Technique Completed Research Support 1. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $20,000 Funding Source: Bilo Charities Foundation Project Title: Arts Programming for Children with Multiple Disabilities. Award Dates: 08/12 08/13. 2. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $12,500 Funding Source: Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation Project Title: Outcomes Measures Funding for Implementation of a Hippotherapy Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities. Award Dates: 11/11 11/12 3. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $101,000 Funding Source: South Carolina Developmental Disability Council, Office of the Governor. Project Title: Cohort Study of Children Attending Pattison s Academy for Comprehensive Education Studying: Quality of Life, Sleep, Pain, and Nursing Outcomes Related to Increased Physical Activity in Children with Severe Disabilities. Award Dates: 07/01/10-06/31/12 4. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $5,000 Funding Source: MUSC Center for Community Health Partnerships, College of Nursing, Community Engaged Scholars Grant. Project Title: Cohort Study with Control Group Examining if Increased Levels of Supported and Facilitated Physical Activity Improve the Parental Report of Health, Functional Abilities, Emotional Well-being, Social Interactions, Sleep Habits, Pain, and Cognitive Awareness in Children with Severe Disabilities. 2009-2010. Award Dates: 09/09 09/10 Unfunded Research Support 1. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $30,000 Not Funded Funding Source: Section on Pediatrics, Research Grant Project Title: Development and Preliminary Testing of the Pediatric Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques. Application Date: September 2013 2. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $10,000 Not Funded Funding Source: Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association 6
Project Title: The Effect of Physical Activity on Health-Related Quality of Life, Sleep Habits, and Pain in Children with Severe Disability. Application Date: February 2010 3. PI: Cindy B. Dodds, PT, PhD, PCS Award Amount: $10,000 Not Funded Funding Source: Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation Quality of Life Grant Project Title: Measuring a Quality of Life Outcome in Children with Multiple Disabilities Exposed to Increased Levels of Participation through a Summer Camp Program. Application Date: February 2008 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Extramural Professional Activities International Committees 2016 Founding Member of APTA Humanities Consortium 2015-2016 Chair of American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Complex Care Committee 2015- present American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Pediatric item writer 2013- present American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Complex Care Committee Journal Reviewer 2013- present Pediatric Physical Therapy 2014- present Disability and Rehabilitation 2015-present Physical Therapy University and College Service 2015-present MUSC Humanities Committee 2015-2016 College of Health Professions 50 th Anniversary Open House and Lectureship Subcommittee Chairperson 2015-2016 College of Health Professions 50 th Anniversary Steering Committee 2014-present College of Health Professions Admissions Committee 2014- present MUSC Interprofessional Day Faculty Facilitator 2014- present MUSC Interprofessional Course Faculty Facilitator 2012- present College of Health Professions Curriculum Committee Professional Development External, University, College 2016 National Institute of Health s Translational Research in Cerebral Palsy Workshop 2015 The Citadel: Integrating Formative Assessment Activities into Classroom Teaching 2105 Women, Wisdom and Leadership: Resiliency and Women s Leadership 2015 Harvard Macy Institute Program for Healthcare Educators 2014 Brain Rules 2014 Career Development Program for Early and Mid-Career Women Faculty 2014 Early Career Researchers- Benefits, Challenges & Lessons Learned 2013 New Look and Feel of Tegrity 2013 Understanding Privilege: Creating Individual and System-wide Pathways 7
to Authentic Relationships 2013 The Burgeoning Market of Wearable Technology: Making Sense of Exercise Trackers Mentorship 2014 Clinical Expert to C. Cormack, BSN, CPNP MUSC College of Nursing Capstone Project titled: Parent and Staff Experience with Healthcare Delivery in School Serving Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: A Quality Improvement Project 2014 Clinical Expert to J. Baldwin, PT Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Capstone Project: Pediatric Hip Dysplasia in Children with Cerebral Palsy Clinical Continuing Education 2014 SCAPTA Annual Conference 2013 Treatment of Infants, Children, and Teens with Brachial Plexus Injuries 2013 Advanced Neonatal Care 2012 APTA Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference 2011 APTA Pediatric Research Summit III 2011 SMART Assessment Training 2011 Oral Motor and Feeding Workshop 2010-2015 AACPDM Conference 2010 Cortical Vision Impairment Conference 2008 NDTA National Conference 2008-2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2007 Neuro-developmental Approach to Infant Treatment, course assistant 2005 Management Strategies for Motor Impairments in Children with Neuromuscular Conditions 2004 Neurobiological Foundations of Sensory Integration 2002 Intro to Hippotherapy 2002 Combining NDT and SI Strategies 1997 Integrating NDT/SI 1996 Neuro-developmental Treatment/ Bobath 8-Week Course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy 1995 Adaptive Equipment Workshop 1995 Genetics and Chromosomal Disorders in Children 1989 Management of the Back Injured Client 1989 Treating the TMJ Patient 1988 Vigorous Exercise and Problem Solving Education for Arthritis Patients 1987 Cardiovascular Symposium 1987 State of the Art Exercise Course 1987 A Fixed Bag of Bones 1986 Functional Orthopedics 1986 Examination and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine 1986 The Hand: Principles of Evaluation and Treatment 1986 S-1 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation 8
Community Service 2006- present Founder of Pattison s Academy 2003-2005 Carolina Children s Charity Board of Directors 9