Unlike traditional MRI machines that resemble a narrow tube, Upright MRI scanners are completely open. This means you won’t feel confined or trapped during your scan. Even better, Upright MRI ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) cut the ribbon on its first upright MRI machine. This comes as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is being heavily studied at ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A new upright MRI machine was installed at MUSC Dec. 16 as a part of the Operation Upright campaign, which aims to provide patients with mobility issues the opportunity ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — MUSC is taking a step toward advancement with the installation of an upright MRI machine as a part of their Operation Upright campaign. The new machine was unveiled ...

In 2021, at just 17-years-old, Severance launched Operation Upright, a fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $1.2 million to fund the purchase of this specialized MRI machine.

When she was finally diagnosed, there weren’t any upright MRI machines nearby. Dr. Chip Norris, professor of medicine at MUSC, said this is because the tool was rare in 2020 for those in Lowcountry.