Kristen R. Giet, PA-C
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Trident Pain Center
9267-G Medical Plaza Drive
N. Charleston, SC 29406-9139.
(843) 797-3636
Kristen R. Giet, PA-C
“Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” David McCullough
Kristen Renaud Giet was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from Summerville High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Charleston Southern University. After working as a medical assistant at Trident Pain Center, she went on to pursue a Master of Science Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Following graduation in 2006, Kristen returned to Trident Pain Center as a Physician Assistant. Her commitment to understanding chronic pain and improving quality of life for the patients she treats has made her an invaluable part of our team. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the South Carolina Association of Physician Assistants.
Kristen’s husband is a football coach at Summerville High School and they are the proud parents of two children.
Curriculum Vitae
Title: Physician Assistant / Subinvestigator
Business:
- Trident Pain Center, PA
9267 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite G
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone (843) 797-3636 / Fax (843) 797-3637
Physician Assistant (October 2006 – present) - Trident Institute of Medical Research, LLC
9267 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite G
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone (843) 266-6090 / Fax (843) 797-3637
Subinvestigator (April 2007 – present)
Education & Training:
- Degree: Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (2006) - Degree: Bachelor of Science, Professional Biology
Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC (2003)
Graduated cum laude
Appointments:
- Teaching Assistant, Freshman Seminar
Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC (2001-2002)
Certificates & Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- South Carolina Association of Physician Assistants
Honors & Awards
- MUSC Leadership Award (2006)
- Dean’s List
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
Volunteer Service
- Summerville High School Athletic Department
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (2006)
- The Hemangioma Foundation (2006)
- Families Helping Families
Research:
- “A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in Patients with Opioid-induced Bowel Dysfunction” (2007-2008)
- “A Six Week Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter Comparison Study of the Analgesic Effectiveness of Celecoxib 200 mg BID Compared to Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg QID in Subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain” (2008-July 18, 2008)
- “ A Phase III, Variable-Dose Titration Followed by a Randomized Double-blind Study of Controlled-Release OROS® Hydromorphone HCI (NMED-1077) Compared to Placebo in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain” (2008-January 2009)
- “A Randomized, Double Blind, Active Controlled Crossover Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fentanyl Buccal Tablets Compared With Immediate Release Oxycodone for the Management of Breakthrough Pain in Opioid Tolerant Patients With Chronic Pain, Followed by a 12 Week Open Label Extension to Evaluate the Impact of Fentanyl Buccal Tablets on Patient Outcomes” (2008-2010)
- “Opioid Utilization Study (OPUS) in Chronic non-cancer pain” (2008-2010)
- “A Prospective, Multi-Center, Observational Registry of Patients Using Prescription Medications Containing Oxycodone Immediate Release for the Treatment of Pain” (June 2009-2010)
