Hazel L. Breland, Ph.D., OTR/L Assistant Professor Occupational Therapy Educational Program Rehabilitation Sciences P.O. Box 250965 151B Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: (843) 792-1927 Fax: (843) 792-0710 E-mail: brelandh@musc.edu

Education:

• Ph.D., Rehabilitation Sciences. University of Pittsburgh (2006)
• MS, Rehabilitation Sciences. University of Pittsburgh (2003)
• BS, Occupational Therapy. Howard University (2001)
• BS, Exercise Science. University of South Carolina (1997)

Areas of Teaching:

• Qualitative Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
• Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
• Research Seminar and Research Experience

Research Interests:

• Describe and investigate health disparities, functional outcomes, health promotion and secondary prevention, and rehabilitation of persons aging with chronic conditions.
• Investigate the relationship between impairment of body functions and structures and subsequent activity limitations and participation restrictions.
• Translate effective interventions into clinically relevant practices by developing collaboration between clinical research and clinical practice environments.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts:

• Breland, H.L., Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Starz, T. W. (2006).  Triggers of Fibromyalgia (FM) Flares in  Subgroups with Fibromyalgia:  A Mixed Methods Study.  Arthritis & Rheumatism, 54(9S), S503.
• Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Johnson, D. B., Breland, H. L., Shih, M., Starz, T. W.  (2005).  Meds, METs, and Fibromyalgia.  Arthritis & Rheumatism, 52(9S), S436.
• Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Breland, H. L., Johnson, D. B., Shih, M., Starz, T. W.  (2005). Subjective and Objective Parameters of Fibromyalgia (FM).  Arthritis & Rheumatism, 52(9S), S415.
• Holm, M. B., Rogers, J. C., Breland, H. L., Johnson, D., Starz, T.  (2004). Understanding Nocturnal Pain Medication Dynamics in Fibromyalgia.  American College of Rheumatology Abstract Supplement, S473 (1203).
• Breland, H. L., Rogers, J. C., Starz, T. W.  (2003). The literacy of web-based fibromyalgia educational material.  Arthritis & Rheumatism, 48(9S), S424.

Research Support:

• Home Safety for African American Female Elders with Rheumatic Conditions 
  Role:  PI
  Funding Source: Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR)/NIA and Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Center (MCRC) Administrative Core Supplement
  Period:  March 2007 to December 2007
  Pilot study will investigate participation in daily activities and home safety of community-dwelling African American female elders with rheumatic conditions.