Kelly S Barth

Kelly S Barth is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. Her academic focus spans Chronic Pain and Addiction, Addiction Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She actively contributes to clinical trials and research on opioid use disorder, pain rehabilitation, and academic detailing interventions.

• Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina
• Contact: 100 Doughty St. Room BA104, Charleston, SC
• Phone: (843) 792-0686

Research Interests center on chronic pain management, opioid-related disorders, and integration of medical and psychiatric treatments. She explores interventions like buprenorphine, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Her work often bridges clinical practice with policy analysis in pain and addiction care.

Recent Publications span 2025-2023, focusing on clinical trials for chronic pain, opioid misuse biomarkers, emergency department buprenorphine induction, peer support models, Medicaid disparities, and telehealth applications. These studies emphasize multidisciplinary approaches to improve treatment outcomes and reduce comorbid risks.