Bernadette Johnson

Bernadette Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Health Professions. Her work focuses on clinical research involving military populations and mental health, particularly PTSD. She holds the professional credentials DNAP (Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice) and CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).

Her research interests align with her clinical expertise, including the development and validation of PTSD assessment tools, suicide prevention interventions for military personnel and veterans, and advanced behavioral therapies for trauma-related disorders. She is involved in VA Health Care System collaborations, contributing to studies at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and surrounding clinics.

Bernadette’s involvement includes recruitment coordination for clinical trials, such as the CAPS-5-R validation study and PTSD treatment trials using augmented reality. She also supports cardiovascular research initiatives at MUSC, though her primary focus remains on mental health and military health outcomes.

As part of her role, she ensures ethical recruitment practices and adheres to institutional guidelines for patient engagement. Her email, johnsber@musc.edu, is provided for professional inquiries unrelated to clinical care.