Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Gary S. Gilkeson

Rheumatology
MUSC Health
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
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Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
MUSC Health
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
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Overview

Gary Gilkeson is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gilkeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Gilkeson is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in SC
Hospital Affiliations
Musc Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Call: 843-792-1414

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

A 5-Year Prospective Observational Registry to Assess Adverse Events of Interest and Effectiveness in Adults With Active, Autoantibody-Positive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated With or Without BENLYSTA™ (Belimumab)
A 5-Year Prospective Observational Registry to Assess Adverse Events of Interest and Effectiveness in Adults With Active, Autoantibody-Positive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated With or Without BENLYSTA™ (Belimumab)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
A Phase II Controlled Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Refractory Lupus
A Phase II Controlled Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Refractory Lupus
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Low Dose Mesenchymal Stem Cells, High Dose Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients Who Undergo Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation.
A Phase I Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients Who Undergo Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I Safety Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Phase I Safety Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 02, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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125 Total Publications

Advancing MSC therapy: The next generation of potent mesenchymal stromal cells for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Advancing MSC therapy: The next generation of potent mesenchymal stromal cells for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Journal: Best practice & research. Clinical haematology
Published: April 01, 2025
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  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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  • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
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