Dena P. Garner

Dr. Dena P. Garner is a Professor of Health and Human Performance at The Citadel's Department of Health and Human Performance, part of the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics. She joined The Citadel in 2004 and holds a PhD in Muscle Physiology from Oregon State University, an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina, and a B.A. in Art History and Design from Furman University.

• Educations:
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina (2004)
  • PhD: Muscle Physiology, Oregon State University (pre-2004)
  • M.S.: Exercise Physiology, University of South Carolina
  • B.A.: Art History and Design, Furman University

Her research focuses on neuro-assessment technologies for concussion evaluation, blink reflex analysis in athletes, and the effects of oral appliances on respiratory and performance metrics. Notable contributions include studies on EyeStat device normative data for athletes and respiratory outcomes of custom-fit mouthpieces.

Dr. Garner's work bridges clinical neurology and sports science, with publications in Cogent Engineering and Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.