Project Quit

Project Quit is a research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). We are currently conducting research studies for cigarette smokers.

The Project Quit team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is dedicated to improving treatment for smokers who are trying to kick the habit. Our team is comprised of committed and focused researchers with varied backgrounds to include psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, physician assistants, biostatisticians, study coordinators, and research assistants. Visit our website f

05/29/2026

05/18/2026

Dr. XingBao Li, Associate Professor, was featured in MUSC News and Neuroscience News on a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research titled "DLPFC rTMS is more effective than sham or orbitofrontal stimulation for smoking cessation and alters frontal brain activity: A double-blind, sham-controlled randomized clinical trial." https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/05/08/rewiring-the-urge-to-smoke

05/14/2026

Our fearless leader, Dr. Kevin M. Gray, was featured in an article by The New York Times titled "What Doctors Want You to Know About Cannabis and Health," discussing the impact of cannabis use on adolescent brain development. Check it out!

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/well/cannabis-marijuana-health-risks.html