Edward Baron Short

Edward Baron Short, MD, MSCR, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds dual appointments in the Departments of Internal Medicine and the Institute of Psychiatry. His clinical and research interests focus on medical illnesses co-morbid with mood disorders, depression, and brain stimulation technologies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). He initiated the Master's of Science in Clinical Research program to advance translational research in novel brain stimulation techniques for treating depression and related symptoms in oncological, rheumatological, and cardiovascular diseases.

Education:

• BS in Biology, University of South Carolina Honors College, 1996
• MD, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 2001
• Dual Residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, MUSC, 2006

Research Focus: Dr. Short’s work integrates clinical practice with cutting-edge neurotechnology. He explores how brain stimulation therapies can improve outcomes for patients with depression, particularly those with comorbid medical conditions. His expertise includes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and advancing TMS protocols for treatment-resistant depression.

Certifications: Psychiatry and Internal Medicine