Pain Center Providers

Trident Pain Center

J. Edward Nolan, MD

Medical Director

Joseph Edward (“Ed”) Nolan has been practicing medicine since 1996. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Nolan served his General Surgery Internship at MUSC, and completed his Anesthesiology Residency and Pain Fellowship there as well. He is Board Certified in Pain Management and specializes in interventional pain management for neck and back pain.

Dr. Nolan began his private practice in 2002, opening Trident Pain Center in North Charleston. Under his direction, the practice has grown remarkably to include multiple locations. Each day Dr. Nolan strives to provide exceptional patient care; his dedication and compassion are evident in the standards of excellence he has established within his practice.

In Dr. Nolan’s time away from the practice, he can be found enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his family.

Curriculum Vitae

Title: Medical Director / Principal Investigator / Owner

Medical License: State of South Carolina License # 19839

Business

Trident Pain Center, LLC
9267 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite G
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone (843) 797-3636 / Fax (843) 797-3637
Medical Director / Owner (September 2002-Present)

Trident Institute of Medical Research, LLC
9267 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite G
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone (843) 266-6090 / Fax (843) 266-6099
Principal Investigator / Owner (April 2007-October 2014)

Education & Training

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Minor in Accounting and Business Administration
Southern College, Collegedale, TN (1981-1986)
Graduated Cum Laude
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1992-1996)
General Surgery Internship
Department of Surgery
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1996-1997)
Resident in Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1997-2000)
Pain Fellowship
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (2000-2001)
Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Research Professionals – ACRP (2007)
Appointment
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
Medical University of South Carolina
165 Ashley Avenue, Suite 525
Post Office Box 250912
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone (843) 792-2322

Certificates & Membership

Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology (2001)
Additional qualifications in Pain Management (2003)
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1997)
South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners (1997)
American Medical Association
SC Medical Association
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (2007)

Publications

Evaluation of Residency Provided Home Computers in Anesthesia Education, Computer Literacy, and Interdepartmental Communication: Results of a Resident Survey. American Journal of Anesthesiology (1999)

Presentations

Numerous local presentations discussing “Advances in Pain Management”
“Computer Education in Anesthesia Residency”
Presented Annual Meeting – American Society of Anesthesiologists, (1998)
“Musculoskeletal Infections in Transplant Patients”
Third Place – SC Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting (1997)

Research

“A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in Patients with Opioid-induced Bowel Dysfunction” (2007-2009)
“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 HCl (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)
“A Multi-center, Primary Care-Based, Open-Label Study to Assess the Success of Converting Opioid Experienced Patients With Chronic, Moderate to Severe
Pain, to EMBEDA™ Using a Standardized Conversion Guide, and to Identify Behaviors Related to Prescription Opioid Abuse, Misuse and Diversion” (Study was discontinued by Pfizer)
“A 12-Month, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended-Release Tablets (CEP-33237) at 15 to 90 mg Every 12 Hours in Patients Who Require Opioid Treatment for an Extended Period of Time”
“A 12-Week Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended-Release Tablets
(CEP-33237) at 15 to 90 mg Every 12 Hours for Relief of Moderate to Severe Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis or Low Back Pain Who Require Opioid Treatment for an Extended Period of Time”
“A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Ascending-Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CEP-37247 Administered at Single Doses of 0.5, 1, 3, 6 or 12mg by the Transforaminal Epidural Route for the Treatment of Patient With Lumbosacral Radicular Pain Associated With Disc Herniation”

Educational Speaker

Cephalon, Inc (2010 to present)
Mallinckrodt, Inc (2011 to present)
Covidien, Inc (2012 to present)

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Allyson Thatcher, MD

Allyson Thatcher comes to Trident Pain Center with twenty years post-residency experience, including four years as an active duty Captain in the Air Force. Thatcher received her Bachelor of Science Degree from George Washington University in 1985. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989.

With her military background, Thatcher has practiced in Texas, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania before moving to Charleston in 2006. In her time in Charleston, Thatcher has worked at the Naval Weapons Station and most recently served as Medical Director at Concentra. Thatcher resides on Daniel Island with her husband and children. In her spare time, she enjoys sports, reading, and singing in her church choir.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Title: Medical Doctor

Medical License: State of South Carolina License # 34272

BUSINESS

Trident Pain Center, LLC
9267 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite G
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone (843) 797-3636 / Fax (843) 797-3637
Medical Doctor (September 2013 – 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 (September 2013 – October 2014)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Degree: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA (1989)
Degree: Bachelor of Science
George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (1985)