# Methodologic Core

> **NIH NIH P30** · MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · 2020 · $262,420

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY 
Addressing racial disparities in rheumatic diseases as complex as systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic 
sclerosis requires interdisciplinary approaches that involve strong methodological components. The overarching 
objectives of the CCCR Methodologic Core are to enhance the quality of research conducted by investigators in 
the CCCR Research Base and to provide leadership on investigations relevant to minority health in rheumatic 
diseases. To achieve these objectives within the CCCR, the Methodologic Core has 4 aims: 1) provide 
quantitative guidance to the CCCR Research Base; 2) conduct research to develop novel biostatistics methods; 
3) participate in educational development of clinical and translational investigators; and 4) serve as liaisons 
between the CCCR Research Base and other quantitative experts. The Core is comprised of 4 PhD faculty with 
expertise in biostatistics, bioinformatics, and epidemiology, all of whom have a strong track record of 
collaboration with rheumatologists, clinically-relevant methods development, and education. Through 
interactions with our CTSA program and other important resources, the Core will also be able to leverage 
additional expertise as needed. By achieving these aims through innovative techniques, the Methodologic Core 
will help continue to ensure that MUSC is a leading entity in rheumatologic research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10009276
- **Project number:** 5P30AR072582-04
- **Recipient organization:** MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- **Principal Investigator:** Paul J Nietert
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $262,420
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-09-25 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10009276

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10009276, Methodologic Core (5P30AR072582-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10009276. Licensed CC0.

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