Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D. (IMAGE) Medical University of South Carolina Caption Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D., was disturbed to see an increase in advanced stage cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky, despite decreases elsewhere in the country. Credit MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Usage Restrictions use with credit only License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.