Faculty and Staff Profile

Stephanie Trammel

Educational Background

Certificate Women's Studies
University of South Carolina 2005

PhD Nursing
University of South Carolina 2005

MSN Nursing
Georgia Southern University 2001

BSN Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State Universityunity College 1998

ADN Nursing
Brunswick Junior College (former name) 1992

Courses Taught

NURS 3230: Gerontology
NURS 3100: Physical Assessment
NURS 8220: Gerontology
NURS 8230: Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
NURS 8240: Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
NURS 8060: Advanced Physical Assessment
NURS 8040: Knowledge Development in Advanced Nursing
NURS 8070: Nursing Research Design and Methods
NURS 8280: The Nurse Educator
NURS 9070: DNP Healthcare Economics and Finance
NURS 8790: Teaching Enhancement
NURS 9090: DNP Practice Improvement Project I
NURS 9100: DNP Practice Improvement Project II
NURS 9110: DNP Practice Improvement Project II
NURS 9060: DNP Outcomes Management
NURS 9210: DNP Roles and Theory
NURS 9270: DNP Economics and Finance
NURS 9730: HSL - Assessment and Collaboration with Communities and Systems

Profile

Dr. Trammel is a professor in the School of Nursing and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, an honor held by about 3,600 nurses worldwide. She is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner with a certificate in women’s studies, and maintains clinical practice in a weight management clinic. Her research interests include women’s health—particularly quality of life after breast cancer, body image, sexuality, and social support—as well as international health, the health of rural and underserved populations, educational pedagogy, and weight management. Dr. Trammel co-led the task force responsible for developing and accrediting the post-master’s and post-baccalaureate DNP tracks. She has also served on the School of Nursing’s Center of Excellence and CCNE reaccreditation task forces. For many years, Dr. Trammel has served on the Volunteers in Missions Board of Directors, including as chair, vice-chair, and chair of the Personnel and Nominations Committee. She also serves on the South Carolina Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees, with the South Carolina Nurses Association, and as chapter member-at-large. In addition, she is a member of the South Carolina Nurses Honor Guard. In 2021, Dr. Trammel contributed to the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Nurse Practitioner Role Core Competencies released in 2021. She currently serves on its Curriculum Leadership Committee and DNP Project Task Force.

Research Interests

Dr. Trammel works to transform health care through: activities aimed at improving health outcomes for populations in rural/under-served areas regionally, nationally and globally; identifying and working to reduce barriers to access to healthcare; impacting outcomes of patients through student (future providers) education; serving on organizational, state and international Boards of Directors; and, service to numerous professional organizations.

HRSA Grant Submission.
2026 Trammel, S.C., Parker, V., Wright, M.E., Bishop, J., and Deas, V. Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Grant. HRSA-26-095. Appalachian Nursing Workforce: Recruitment and Retention in a Rural Area of Upstate SC. Submitted 7/6/2026. Requested Funding: $555,000/year ($2,220.000).

Research Funding
2022 - 2026 Valentine, K., McFarlane, Koci, A., Allison, K., Briggs, A., Swinton, C., Sullivan, V., Kilgus, M., Davis, S., Whitcomb, J., Deas, V., Rogers, K., Wetsel, M, Parker, V., Gonzales, L. Go Mobile: Rural, Nurse-led Expansion and Education of Diverse Workforce Practice for Underserved Populations in Appalachian and Midlands, SC. HRSA 22-056: Nurse Education, Practice Quality and Retention-Mobile Health Training program. (Awarded for 2022-2026)

2019 -2026 Davis, S.C., Wetsel, M., Parker, V., Valentine, K.L, Miller, L.B., Amerson, R., Koci, A.F., Wright, M.E., Stanley, L., Swinton, C., Cull, D.L. Expanding the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Workforce with Expertise in Diverse, Rural and/or Underserved Populations in Appalachia Upstate South Carolina. Advanced Nursing Education Workforce ([ANEW] T94HP32896-01-00; Funding Opportunity Announcement, HRSA19003) grant funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Total Awarded: $2,761,521. (Awarded for 2019-2023). Role: PI

2019 Davis, S.C., Wetsel, M.A., Parker, V., and Valentine, K. CVS Health Foundation grant. Nurse practitioner student scholarship support. ($5,000). Status: Awarded

2018 Davis, S.C., Wetsel, M.A., Parker, V., and Valentine, K. CVS Health Foundation grant. Nurse practitioner student scholarship support. ($5,000). Status: Awarded

Healthy Greenville 2036. "Expanding Primary Care Access in Greenville County Through Nurse Practitioner Education Support from 2017-2019. Principal Investigator: Margaret Wetsel, Co-I: Stephanie Davis, Veronica Parker, Kathleen Valentine. Total awarded: $410,000

Research Publications

Ozmirzrak, P., Boccuto, L., Lowe, T., Davis, S., & DeLuca, J. (2025). Online education for genetic diseases: A systematic review. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1186/s/13023-025-03809-x

Wiedower, J., Smith, H.S, Farrell, C.L., Parker, V., Rebek, L., and Davis, S.C, (2025). Payer Perspectives on Genomic Testing in the United States: A Systematic Review. Genet Med, 27(2): 101329

Nacarelli, G., Fasolino, and Davis, S., Impact of Linoleic Acid on Apolipoprotein B in Individuals Without Previous Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study. Submitted to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (Accepted 5/2025. Pending publication).

Ainslie, M., Chan, T., & Bigley, M. B. (2025). Defining Population-Specific Nurse Practitioner Educational Parameters. Nurse educator, 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001884. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.unh.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001884 (I am a member of the NONPF workgroup acknowledged in the paper)

Pulliam, L., Trammel, S., Dean, J.H., and Sianko, N. (2025). Neural Tube Defects in South Carolina 1992-2019: A Review of Risk Factors. Southern Medical Journal, 118(4): 201-205.

Wiedower, J., Smith, H.S., Farrell, C.L., Parker, V., Rebek, L., and Davis, S.C. (2025). Payer Perspectives on Genomic Testing in the United States: A Systematic Review. Genetics in Medicine, 27(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gim.2024.101329

Cotter, J., Jones, K., Davis, S., Baker, A., Koci, A., and Boccuto, L., (2024). Effective Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Genetics: A Concept Analysis. Submitted to Journal of Communication in Healthcare. Volume 9 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1373505

Davis, S.C., and Snyder, E., (CE Offering, 2024). Factors Which Impact the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors. The Nurse Practitioner, 49(5): 23-24.

McCoy, M., Sarasua, S.M., DeLuca, J., Davis, S., Rogers, C.R., Phelan, K., & Boccuto, L. Genetics of kidney disorders in Phelan-McDermid syndrome: evidence from 357 registry participants. Pediatric Nephrology, 39(3):749-760. DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06146-y.

Nacarelli, G., Fasolino, T., Davis, S., Bible, J.D., Puy, A., & Haleyzitlin, V. (2023). Dietary, Macronutrient, Micronutrient and Nutrigenic Factors Impacting Cardiovascular Risk Markers Apolipoprotein A and Apolipoprotein A1: A Narrative Review. Nutrition Reviews (https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuad102/7249295?utm_source=advanceaccess&utm_campaign=nutritionreviews&utm_medium=email)

McCoy, M.D., Sarasua, S.M., DeLuca, J.M., Davis, S., Phelan, K., Rogers, R.C., and Boccuto, L., (2022). State of the Science for Kidney Disorders in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: UPK3A, FBLN1, WNT7B, and CELSR1 as Candidate Genes. Genes 2022, 13, 1042. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13061042.

Snyder, E.F., Davis, S.C. Aldrich, K., Veerabagu, M., Larussa, T., Abenavoli, L., and Boccuto, L., (2021) Management of Crohn’s Disease: Identification, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 46(12), 22-31. (CE Offering).

Wallace. L., Davis, S., Meehan, N., Parker, V., and King, K., (2021, online). Educational Program Impact on School-based Telehealth: Parent Willingness to Use. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, https://www.npjournal.org/article/S1555-4155(21)00404-9/pdf

Davis, S.C., Robinson, B.L., Vess, J., and Lebel, J., (2018). Medical Management of Ulcerative Colitis in Primary Care. The Nurse Practitioner, 43(1); 11-19.

Busby, S.R., Kennedy, B., Davis, S.C., Thomas, H. A., and Jones, J.W. Helping Patients Keep Themselves Safe. Assessing Patient Awareness of Proper Hand Hygiene. Nursing 2015, 45(5); 27-30.

Robinson, B.L., Davis, S.C., Vess, J., and Lebel, J., (2015). Management of Celiac Disease in Primary Care. The Nurse Practitioner, 40(2),28-34. (CE Offering).

Davis, S.D. and Pruitt, R.H. (2014). Mastering the Differential Diagnosis for Nurse Practitioner Students. The International Journal for Nurse Practitioner Educators, 3(1). Available: http://libjournal.uncg.edu/index.php/ijnpe/article/view/849

Darnell, S.W. Davis, S.C., Whitcomb, J.J., McLaurin, B. T., and Manfredi, J.A. (2014). Bleeding Risk Factors Affecting Warfarin Therapy in Elderly with Atrial Fibrillation. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 33(2):57-63

McAlister, B.S., Davis, S.C., Whitcomb, J.J., and Sudhirkumar, C.P., (2012) Amiodorone Use to Prevent Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing; 31 (1):7-12 22156805.

Olyarchuk, L., Willoughby, D., Davis, S., and Newsom, S. (2012) Examining the Benefits of Vaccinating Adults Against Pertussis. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 24(10), 587–594.

Reese, A., Willoughby, D., Davis, S., & Silver, T., (2011) The Use of Honey for Treating Chronic Wounds. The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners 15(9/10).

Davis, S.C., and Willoughby, D. (2010), Practitioner Willingness to Discuss Sexual Issues with Women with Chronic Disease. Women’s Healthcare, 9(9).11-17.

Mackey MC, Davis SC, Tavakoli A. (2010), Factors Related to Health-Promoting Behaviors of White and Black College Women. American Journal for Nurse Practitioners Online, 14(11/12).

Foster, M., Eggert, J., Davis, S., and Chasedunn-Roark, J. (2010) Review of Hormone Replacement Therapy after Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. Women’s Healthcare, 9(9), 33-37.

Davis, S.C., Meneses, K., and Hilfinger-Messias, D.K., (2010) Sexuality and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer after Surgical Treatment, The Nurse Practitioner, 35(9), 25-31.

Chesney, E.T., Davis, S.C., Duggan, L., and Natarajan, S. (2010) Does Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome Increase Risk for Certain Cancers? The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 14/4, 25-32.

Honors and Awards

Dr. Trammel was awarded the University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Award (URSAAA) at Clemson University in May 2025. She was inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy) on October 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. She is one just over 3,000 Fellows globally. Dr. Trammel is a Faculty Scholar in the Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR). She was one of 30 faculty campus-wide chosen for the Inaugural Provost's Leadership Development Summit. She is a past awardee of the Excellence in Graduate Academic Advising award. Dr. Trammel is also an awardee of the Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program Recognition of Excellence in Nursing Practice and Commitment to the Profession, awarded by the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA).

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