Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Charleston, South Carolina, frequently named one of the best places to live in the U.S., is a charming coastal city offering residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty.