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International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Dept of General surgery celebrated International day of persons with disabilities on December
5th 2019. Programme was conducted from 9am to 12pm.Our Dean graced the function. we
presented topics on disabilities related to smoking and ill effects of smoking, life style
modifications, awareness on prevalence of disability and preventive measures and we had a
chart display competition.

MBBS 3rd Year Students Won 1st Place In 1st Place In Chart Display Competition.

BDS 3RD Year Students Won 2nd Place In Chart Display Competition.

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OUTREACH ACTIVITY

Sl.No. Place of the camp Date Type of camp

1 Vadanemali 16-08-2019 General health camp

2 Thandalam 28-08-2019 General health camp

3 Tirukalukundram govt 12-10-2019 Eye camp

4 Thoraipakkam phc 02-11-2019 General health camp

5 Kannaginagar phc 16-11-2019 General health camp

6 Neelangkarai phc 09-01-2020 General health camp

7 Kannaginagar 18-02-2020 General health camp

8 Nsg- security gaurd 22-02-2020 General health camp

9 St joseph college 26-02-2020 School camp

10 Peerkankaranai 29-02-2020 General health camp

11 Tiruporur murugan kovil 01-03-2020 General health camp

12 Mullipakkam st joseph college 03-03-2020 General health camp

13 Perumbakkam(hb) thandalam(cm) 05-03-2020 General health camp

14 Hand in hand india, sirukundram, 09-03-2020 General health camp
kayar((cm)

15 Sirukundram 09-03-2020 General health camp

16 Hand in hand india, alathur, st joseph 13-03-2020 General health camp
college

17 Alaiyampakkam, nallathur, paranur 13-03-2020 General health camp

Hand in hand india (vadanemmeli),

18 karapakkam (capagemini), 14-03-2020 General health camp

kanathur-ecr

19 Vengadapuram, sasthirampakkam, pandur, 14-03-2020 General health camp
kottakuppam, kanathur

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Faculty Training

MCI teaching program for Undergraduates attended by Prof.Ragumani and Prof.Senthil Kumar.
Basic course in biomedical research: SwayamPortal by faculty : Prof.Senthil Kumar.
Dr. Natrajan
Dr. Imran thariq
Dr. Zakariya
Dr. Kishore

ORTHOPEADICS

Events Organized

TKA Workshop (28, September, 2019)

A continuous medical education on “Recent advances in knee arthroplasty and workshop on
primary total knee replacement was organized by the Department of Orthopaedics, Chettinad
Hospital and Research Institute on 28/09/2019 at Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam. Guest
speaker was Dr.L.Bharath MBBS., D(Orth), MS (Orth) Mumbai, MRCS (Edin) Sr.Consultant Knee
and Hip Joint Replacement Surgeon Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital & Research
Institute, Chennai.. Later the guest speaker gave a comprehensive lecture on “Recent advances
in knee arthroplasty and workshop on primary total knee replacement”, which was followed by
hands on workshop of total knee arthroplasty was tough and later a question and answer
session where the audience had a lot of doubts cleared by our beloved guest speaker. Totally
63 people were benefited in learning the recent advances in knee arthroplasty and they also got
hands on training for the same. The event was a great success and emerged as an informative
session for all the attendees.

Bone and Joint Day (4thAugust 2019)

Bone and joint day was celebrated by the Department of Orthopaedics, Chettinad hospital and
research institute. The event was successfully celebrated on 4th August 2019. Bone and joint
day was observed with the focus on promoting awareness about bone health. Public was taught
about the increasing impact of bone and joint disorders and the way to prevent and treat them.

World Arthritis Day (12th October 2019)

World arthritis day was celebrated by the department of Orthopaedics, Chettinad hospital and
research institute. The event was successfully conducted on 12th October 2019. This day was
celebrated with the objectives of raising awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy
lifestyle and encouraging early detection of arthritis.

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World Osteoporosis Day (20th October 2019)

World osteoporosis day was celebrated by the department of Orthopaedics , Chettinad Hospital
and research institute. The event was successfully conducted on 20th October, 2019. This day
was celebrated to create awareness about Osteoporosis and the risk factors involved in general
population. Free Bone Mineral Density screening was done for patients above 50 years of age to
access the risk of osteoporosis.

Road Safety Week Celebration

The Road Safety awareness programs was conducted by the Department of Orthopaedics,
Chettinad Health and Research Institute. The event was successfully conducted from 04
February 2020 to 10 February 2020.It targeted reduction of the deaths due to road traffic
accidents, life-threatening injuries and their subsequent consequences. Placards and posters
emphasizing on the importance of wearing helmets and protective gears along with the rules
that need to be strictly followed were displayed outside the campus by the Postgraduate
students. Such programs become extremely crucial and necessary owing to the rising trends of
fatal accidents simply due to lack of basic road traffic etiquette. This program was intended for
the very same reason and was carried out in a well coordinated and simplistic way. Awareness
was created among the patients and general public about road safety in a very palatable and
effective manner.

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Patient Centered Care By Orthopedics Department

During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to Healthcare, is a privilege. Through our Telemedicine
consultation, we have been able to provide telemedicine consultation to our patients and have
been able to successfully admit and provide necessary Orthopaedic care, to a patient who had a
malunited fracture of the tibia and distal radius. The patient was treated and discharge to her
native place. Our telemedicine services are still available to our patients and are still able to
bring patient to our hospital for further treatment and able to provide basic care in the comforts
of their home.

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ENT Type of Outreach activity
Community campaign
Events Organized Community campaign
Community campaign
- Current concepts in COM Community campaign
- Distribution of free hearing aids Community campaign
- Newborn and infant screening Community campaign
- Basic audiology and neonatal screening Community campaign
- Endoscopic ear surgeries Community campaign
- ENT made easy Community campaign
Community campaign
Outreach Activity Community campaign
Community campaign
Date Place Community campaign
8-3-2019 THORAIPAKKAM Community campaign
8-9-2019 KANNAGINAGAR PHC Community campaign
9-9-2019 VENBEDU Community campaign
8-17-2019 THORAIPAKKAM Community campaign
8-20-2019 CHEMMANCHERY Community campaign
8-21-2019 SALAVAKKAM
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9-21-2019 THORAIPAKKAM PHC
9-30-2019 CHEMMANCHERY PHC
10-5-2019 KANNAGINAGAR PHC
10-12-2019 TIRUKALUKUNDRAM GOVT
10-18-2019 CHEMMANCHERY PHC
10-19-2019 THORAIPAKKAM PHC
10-26-2019 MICHELIN TYRES
11-2-2019 KANNAGINAGAR PHC
11-16-2019 THORAIPAKKAM PHC
11-21-2019 CHEMMANCHERY PHC
12-6-2019 CHEMANCHEERY

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1-23-2020 NEELANGKARAI PHC Community campaign
2-11-2020 NEELANGKARAI PHC Community campaign
2-12-2020 VELAMMAL SCHOOL
2-13-2020 VELAMMAL SCHOOL School campaign
2-14-2020 BKM THIRUPORUR School campaign
2-17-2020 BKM THIRUPORUR School campaign
2-18-2020 JEPPIAR SCHOOL School campaign
2-19-2020 JEPPIAR SCHOOL School campaign
2-20-2020 JEPPIAR SCHOOL School campaign
2-21-2020 JEPPIAR SCHOOL School campaign
2-22-2020 NSG - SECURITY GUARD School campaign
2-24-2020 PADUR - COMMUNITY MED Community campaign
2-27-2020 SHOLINGANALLUR OODAI Community campaign
2-29-2020 PEERKANKARANAI Community campaign
2-29-2020 ST JOSEPH COLLEGE. Community campaign
Community campaign

OPTHALMOLOGY

Outreach Activity

Sl. No. Date Type Of Camp Venue
1 15/09/2019 Kadalur Periyakuppam
2 26/10/2019 Eye Camp Semmanchery
3 18/11/2019 Eye camp,chennai Kadalur
4 23/11/2019 corporation Kovalam
5 17/12/2019 Eye Camp Padur
6 23/12/2019 Vizhudhamangalam
General Camp

Eye Camp

Eye Camp

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7 01/02/2020 Eye camp,chennai Semmencheri
corporation Thiruporur
Velikkadu
8 03/02/2020 Eye camp Kannagi Nagar
BKM School
9 10/02/2020 Eye camp Injambakkam
Koman nagar
10 10/02/2020 General Camp Poonjeri
Jeppiar School
11 14/02/2020 School Camp Jeppiar School
Jeppiar School
12 15/02/2020 General camp Veerabogam
Police Academy
13 17/02/2020 Medical Camp Padur

14 17/02/2020 School camp

15 18/02/2020 School Camp

16 19/02/2020 School camp

17 20/02/2020 School Camp

18 20/02/2020 Medical Camp

19 23/02/2020 Health Camp

20 25/02/2020 Health Camp

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Events Organized

Sl. Date Event
No.

1. 19/10/2019 6 P's In OBS

2. 9/10/2019 Adoloscent Health

3. 20/07/2019 Basic Suturing And Knotting Techniques& Episiotomy Repair

4. 6/02/2020 On The International Day Of Zero Tolerence For Female Genital
Mutilation

Outreach Activities

Camps were conducted with the focus of the camps were to educate the women about anemia,
nutrition & hygiene during pregnancy

The activities of the camps are

1. Screening of anemia
2. Screening for GDM
3. Screening for cancer cervix
4. Screening for cancer breast
5. Counseling regarding nutrition & hygiene during pregnancy
6. Classes were conducted towards awareness of HIV & regular antenatal check up
7. Adolescent health care camps targeting adolescent girls
8. Awareness camps were conducted to enlighten people regarding STI’S
9. Awareness camps were conducted regarding menstrual hygiene and abnormalities.

Awareness camps were conducted to create awreness regarding post menopausal problems
i.e.,osteoporosis, post menopausal bleeding etc.

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Health Awareness Promotion Camps

Camps conducted focused on promoting Health Awareness amongst adolescents , young
women and older women beyond their menopause.

The focus of these camps included menstrual hygiene, STI’s and its complications , Cancer
cervix , endometrium and cancer breast.

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Screening Camps

A screening drive was launched from the department focused on screening for Anemia in
pregnancy, GDM in pregnancy, screening of Cancer Cervix by PAP SMEAR, screening of Cancer
Breast by Breast examinations done by healthcare professionals.

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ANAESTHESIA

Faculty Training

1. Prof.Dr.Lailu Mathews : Curriculum Implementation Support Program(CISP) Phase II,
February 25-26, 2020 CMC Vellore.

2. “Teach the teacher” conducted by The Headway Academy from 24th June to 30th
June,2020.-Dr.Arun kumar

3. Participated in “Implementing competency based medical education during covid
pandemic” conducted by SRM medical college hospital and research centre on 10th July
2020. Dr.Arun kumar

4. Participated in “Good Clinical Practice” organized by institute human ethics

committee,Chettinad Academy of Research and Education,Kelambakkam on 6th
November 2019-Dr.Arun kumar

RADIOLOGY

Events organized

1. International day of radiology.
2. National pollution control day.

SPORT MEDICINE

Events organized

1. Community based rehabilitation given to patients of the rural community
2. Tele consultation given to professional atheletes

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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY VISIT

GENERAL SURGERY

Dr.Rajkumar International Faculty of Surgery Specialised in robotics and minimal access
surgery visited the campus in Aug 2019, for workshop in laparoscopy

ORTHOPEADICS

1. August 2019-Hand Surgeries Basics, Dr. BN Jaganathan

2. September 2019- Recent Advances in Treatment of Osteomyelitis, Dr. RameshBabu,
Director SPOT Hospital, Chennai

3. October 2019-Flexor Injuries, Dr. Srinivasan Rajappa, Professor, Sri Ramachandra
Medical College and RI

4. November 2019-Recent Advancements in Bone Tumor Treatment, Prof. MayilVahanan,
Head of Dept, Madras Medical College.

5. December 2019-Shoulder Arthroscopy, Dr. Arumugam, Head of Arthroscopy, Sri
Ramachandra Medical College and RI

6. January 2020- Spinal Canal Stenosis, Prof. NalliUvaraj, Head of Spine Surgery, Madras
Medical College.

7. Febuary 2020- Subtrochanteric Fractures, Prof. ShanthanamShetty

8. June 2020- Low back pain Biomechanics, Prof. Saurabh, Professor, Institute of Medical
Sciences BHU (via ZOOM)

9. July 2020- Basic Fracture Classification, Prof. Guruduth GV, Head of Department,
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary. (via ZOOM)

10. July 2020- Internal Derangement of Knee, Dr. Saseendar, Consultant Orthopaedic/Sports
Medicine Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Oman. (via ZOOM)

OPHTHALMOLGY

Padmashri Prof Dr Natarajan, Renowned Vitreo retinal surgeon, Chairman of Adityajyoth eye
hospital, Mumbai visited Chettinad Health city for a guest lecture and for renewing the MOU
and visiting professor, CARE

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RADIOLOGY

1. Prof. Dr. RavikanthBalaji, HOD, Department of radiology, MGM hospitals Chennai.

2. Prof. Dr. Amarnath, HOD, Department of radiology, Stanley Medical college hospital,
Chennai.

AWARDS, MEDALS AND HONOURS RECEIVED BY
FACULTIES AND STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC FIELD

ANATOMY

Year Name of the Award Name For what Authority
2020 Faculty
2020 Outstanding Centre for
Dr. Hannah Certificate of acheivements in education &
medical care research in
SurgirthabaiRajila Appreciation education Alternative
medicine
Dr. T.K. Balaji Certificate of Reviewer
excellence in reviewing Asian journal
of Obstretics
and
gynaecology

2020 Dr. Hannah Publons Academy Mentoring Publons
Academy
SurgirthabaiRajila Mentor

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PHYSIOLOGY

1. Books edited - AhamedBasha (Chief editor) - COVID-19 - Prevention and Building
Immunity, July 2020.

2. Chapters authored - A. AhamedBasha - Basics in Paediatrics for Post Graduate Students,
,2020 (3 chapters sent to chief author)

3. Ahamed Basha - Received Extra mural funding as a co-Investigator for a project titled “A
single centre, prospective, randomized, open labelled clinical study to evaluate the
effectiveness of Siddha poly herbal formulation, ViproTM, towards the management of
uncomplicated respiratory infection” from Buy Happy Marketing LLP, Chennai 600058 and
monitored by QScience Therapeutics, Chennai (2020)

4. Ahamed Basha -Received Institutional research funding as a co-Investigator for a project
titled “Animal Immunization Study with synthetic, recombinant COVID-19 peptides/
proteins to determine the Immunogenicity and extract antibodies for development of
diagnostic kits, in wistar albino rats and albino rabbits” (2020)

BIOCHEMISTRY

Sl. Name of the Date of Award Event For Authority
No faculty particip name what
Iabms Chettinad
1. Mr. H R Vinod ation First prize conference First academy of
Kumar 31st prize in research
october- H.vhande Convocatio oral and
2. Dr. Rashmi S 2nd gold medal n present education
novemeb ation
er Best SRMC
outgoin
14/10/20 g md
19 biochem
istry
student

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COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Year Name of the Faculty Award Name For what Authority

2020 Dr. Best Researcher For Contribution of Professional
VinothGnanaChellaiyan. Award best research paper Network
D in COVID

2019 Dr. Award of Outstanding Indian Health
VinothGnanaChellaiyan. Excellence in performance in Professionals
D Community Community Award, Pune
medicine Medicine

GENERAL MEDICINE

Dr. Thejesh C V – 1st prize – poster presentation- PYROCON 2019
Dr. Thejesh C V – 1st prize – paper presentation – TAPICON 2020

PSYCHIATRY

Dr.Chaithanya, Second year post graduate student Secured 2nd Prize in All India Psychiatry
Postgraduate Quiz in National Psychiatry Conference organized by Manipal University

PULMONOLOGY

1. Poster presentation at European Respiratory Society -2019 in Madrid, Spain on
September 30 2019. – By Dr.KrishnaChaitanya B, PG.

2. Award paper presentation at NAPCON-2019 in Kochi, Kerala. – By Dr.KrishnaChaitanya B,
PG.

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PEADIATRICS

1) 1st prize in E-poster competition conducted by AIIMS Mangalagiri in view of Breast
feeding week celebrartion- Dr.VedaSai Kota, Dr.Mithuna

2) Dr.T.Rajagopal Award In Scientific paper competition 2020 conducted by IAP Tamilnadu
State Chapter- Dr.Sruthi.M, Dr.L.Umadevi, Dr.Antony.J, Dr.Sunitha.R

3) E-poster- Scientific paper competition 2020 conducted by IAP Tamilnadu state chapter-
Dr.S.R.SreeShyamini.

4) Dr.T.Rajagopal Award In Scientific paper competition 2019 conducted by IAP Tamilnadu
State Chapter Dr.AjayPrakash, Dr.L.Umadevi

Sl. Prize Day Event Activity
Name
I prize September, Poster Poster
No. 2019 presentation
1. DrNagarjun II prize - NSMC Poster
2. Dr Chaitanya September, sleep
3. Dr Lokesh I prize 2019 Poster Oral
4. DrGayatri presentation Presentation
5. DrAruna S II prize November, - NSMC
6. Dr.Chaitanya II prize 2019 sleep Oral
IABMS 2019; Presentation
7. Dr.Nayeem III Prize November, Chettinad
2019 university e-poster
Awarded IABMS 2019;
Funding November, Chettinad Quiz
2019 university Competetion
for International
Research October 2020 Bioethicon Research Grant
NATIONAL
CHEST
CHALLENGE
– 2020 India
Edition
Operational
Research
committee
under RNTCP
State Task
Force

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ORTHOPEADICS

1. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Leander Ortho Course
March, 01, 2020
Conferred upon:Prof. K Venkatachalam for his devotion and dedication to post graduate
orthopaedic education.

2. LIFE TIME EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTAWARD
National and International Compendium
New Delhi,
Dated: March, 8,2019 ; Received: August, 18,2019
Conferred upon:Prof. Jamal Mohammed for his outstanding achievementsand remarkable
role in the field of education.

OPHTHALMOLGY

Sl.No Name of the Award Name Award Date For what
Faculty/Studen given by Aug 2019
Tamil Nadu Sep 2020 1st place in
t Ophthalmic society Tamil Nadu delegate quiz
National level Ophthalmic
Prof. conference E poster
1 Dr.StephenSudha society Presentation
Second prize
kar TOSCON

2. Dr.GeetaAnushaL
oya

3. Dr. Aditi Pandey Third Prize TOSCON Sep 2020 E poster
Presentation

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Name of the Award Name Event DD/MM/YY For what
Student YY
1 ST PLACE International POSTER
DR. B. MAHATHI 1ST PLACE conference on 07/12/2019
womens QUIZ
DR.SHERIN health 2/11/2019
Womens An unusual case of
DR.GEETHA health on 21 SEP 2019 neural tube defects
LAKSHMI endometriosis assosciated with
arnoldchiari
1ST PLACE CME in malformation
anatomy

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

ANATOMY

Research at the level of UG students, faculty and Ph.D scholars as short term as well as long
term projects. Thrust areas – Congenital anomalies, morphometric analysis, correlation studies
of gross anomalies with clinical conditions, effects of drugs on skeletal system.

Name of the Title Funding
Faculty/Student Year

Agency

Chanemugavalli Effect of Bisphenol-A on skeletal system of CARE 2019
Chick Embryo

Swathi Priyadarshini Effect of Chlorpyrifos in the skeletal system CARE 2019
development of chick embryos

Logithkumar Morphometric analysis of tibial condyles CARE 2020
Dr.Rajila Study of Coronary ostia CARE 2020
G.Vaithianathan Morphometric analysis of Glenoid cavity CARE 2020
Abitha Morphometric analysis of Acetabulum CARE 2020
Shrivatsan Morphometric analysis of Femoral condyles CARE 2020

PHYSIOLOGY

 2 faculties are currently pursuing their PhD at the Chettinad University on a part time
basis : 1. Mrs Saveetha & 2. Dr S Brindha.

 Undergraduate medical student STS project (Reference ID: 2019- 06252) titled
“Relationship of WBC count and novel anthropometric indices in hypertensive patients in
a tertiary care centre’’, Indian Council of Medical Research, Government of India (2019).

 Remya K J- Renal biomarkers in coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
 V Vivek, A. Ahamed bashaand Mainana Kumar - A research project titled “Assessment of

safety and efficacy of kabasura kudineer as on add on therapy in mild to moderate
COVID -19 patients” (2020). (under process)
 WBC count versus the socioeconomic background in medical students – Dr Remya.
 Effect of obstructive sleep apnea on academic performance of students – Student project
: (Guided by Dr Remya).

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

 Cancer Chemotherapy
 Diabetes, insulin resistance syndrome, obesity and cardiovascular diseases

Sl. Name of the Title Funding Amount Period
No. Investigators Agency
(if any)

Mr.Karthik, Correlation between uric
acid levels and coronary
1 I MBBS 18-19 artery disease. ICMR-STS 20000/- 2018-19
batch, Guide:

Dr. S. Sumathy

2 Ms. Dhanvarshini, A study to evaluate the ICMR-STS 20000/- 2018-19
I MBBS 18-19batch, correlation between
Guide: fibrinogen and HbA1c
Dr. G. Santhini among diabetic foot
ulcer patients.

Dr.R.Hemalathaa Correlation between ------ ------ 2018-20
3 PG MD maternal blood glucose
and fetal insulin level
Biochemistry

Comparison Of Thyroid

Dr.K.K.Sornatharika Function Test In Fasting

4 PG MD And Postprandial States ------ ------ 2018-20
------ ------ 2018-19
Biochemistry In Sub-Clinical -------
Hypothyroidism Patients 2018-19

Mahalakshmi An Invitro Study To
Assess Antidiabetic
5 Narayanan Activity Of Mangifera
M.Sc Human Indica

nutrition

6. Revathi An Invitro Evaluation Of
Vishwanathan Antidiabetic Activity Of
Alpinia Galangal And

Alpinia Calcarata

Rajalakshmi Space Diet Menu ------- 2018-19
7. Kumarappan Planning, Formulation
And Packaging

8. R.Maniraj A Study Of Serum ------- 2018-19
B.sc AHS Ferritin In Dengue
Patients

9. D.Arun Serum Magnesium Level ------- 2018-19
B.sc AHS In Type 2 Diabetes

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Dr Sumathy.S Study to assess liver NIL ------ 2019-20
Dr.Santhini function derangements NIL
10. Gopalakrishnan.S and cardiovascular risk CARE
Dr Anuradha factors among SARS
Ganesan Covid 19 patients

11. Dr L Karpagavel A study of inflammatory ----- 2019-20
Mr S K Murugavel marker IL-6 in risk
stratification of Covid 19
12. Vinoda Kumar H R patients 10000/m 2013 to
Dr. E. Malligai
Evaluation of Gene onth till date
mutation in health and
breast cancer subjects
among tertiary care
centre, Madurai

BIOCHEMISTRY

Sl. Name of the Title
No. Investigators
A study to evaluate the correlation between serum Ferritin
Ms Snaha levels and HbA1c percentage in patients with Type 2
1. II nd yr MBBS Diabetes Mellitus.
A study to find out the correlation between urine
student microalbumin and serum Uric acid levels among Type-2
Priyanka Diabetic patients with nephropathy
2. II nd yr MBBS
student Correlation of serum sodium levels with natriuretic peptide
Uniqua Jitracs in patients with coronary artery disease.
3. II nd yr MBBS
student Comparison between fasting and non-fasting serum samples
Principal for routine testing of lipid profile
investigator:Dr
4. Anuradha.G
Co-investigator:
Dr. Sumathy.S

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PHARMACOLOGY

LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

Dr.A.Ruckmani

1. Anti-rheumatoid activity of Sesamin complex in Freund’s Complete Adjuvant induced
arthritis in Wistar albino rats-Guide (Guide)

2. Semen and spermatozoa characteristics in alcohol users and non-alcohol users-(Guide)
3. Anti-cancer activity of ethanolic extract of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) skin on

human melanoma and colon cancer cell lines-(Guide)
4. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of combination of Paracetamol and Vitamin C in

Freund’s complete adjuvant induced arthritis in Wistar albino rats-(Guide)
5. Assessment of endogenous insulin secretory capacity in patients on chronic insulin

therapy-Guide
6. Assessment of anti tubercular activity of beetroot juice.

7. Assessment of prevalence of tuberculosis in Cotton industry workers and their
response to anti tubercular therapy.

8.

Dr.R.Arunkumar

1. Animal Immunization Study with synthetic, recombinant COVID-19 peptides/proteins to
determine the Immunogenicity and extract antibodies for development of diagnostic kits,
in wistar albino rats and albino rabbits – (Principal Investigator)

2. Evaluation of the performance of rapid diagnostic kit (COVIDAG-SP) in the detection of
COVID-19 virus antigen– (Principal Investigator)

3. Evaluation of the performance of rapid diagnostic kit (COVIDAB-SP) in the detection of
COVID-19 virus antibody– (Principal Investigator)

4. Evaluation of the performance of India Health Foundation’s (IHF’s) RT PCR kit for
detection of COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) antigens– (Principal Investigator)

5. Assessment of physiological effects and subjective perceptions of wearing N95 masks and
regular surgical masks in healthy adult human volunteers– (Principal Investigator)

6. Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Metformin add-on therapy to Standard ATT in
newly diagnosed Pulmonary tuberculosis patients (Guide)

7. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of combination of Paracetamol and Vitamin Con
carrageen induced inflammation in Wistar albino rats (Guide)

8. Male and Female reproductive toxicity of Favipiravir in Wistar albino rats (Guide)
9. Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Bromocriptine in comparison with Teneligliptin in

newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Guide)

10. Study of prescribing pattern of antimicrobials in a tertiary care hospital (Guide)

11. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of add-on therapy of Metformin, Vitamin C and
combination of Metformin + Vitamin C to standard ATT in newly diagnosed Sputum
Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis - A Randomized Controlled Trial– Principal Investigator

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Dr.Ilamathi

Association of type of diet(vegetarian, non-vegetarian) and sweet consumption with
prevalence of type two diabetes mellitus.

Assessment of the effect of Paracetamol and Vitamin C combination in comparison with
monotherapy with Paracetamol /Diclofenac in patients with primary osteoarthritis of knee.

Dr.S.Saradha

1. Cross Sectional Clinical Study to Assess the Influence of Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor
Therapy on Serum Magnesium Levels.

2. Lockdown due to COVID-19: Junk food consumption pattern and lifestyle changes among
college students in South India.

3. In vitro anti cancer activity of manilkara zapota seed and skin extracts on hela cell lines.
4. Drug Utilization Study In Post Cardiac Intervention Patients In Intensive Care Unit.

5. Assessment of adverse drug reactions in a teaching tertiary care hospital.

Dr.M.Duraivel

1. Study to assess multiple genetic polymorphisms influencing the action of selective
anticancer drugs (Ph.D work – Part time)

2. Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPYD) genetic polymorphism in breast cancer
patients (CARE funded project)

3. Assessment of the Effects of Quercetin and Vitamin C in comparison with Metformin in Sucrose
induced Prediabetes in Wistar Albino Rats

4. Assessment of association between Blood groups and the Prevalence and Severity of COVID-19 in a
teritary care facility

5. Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic effects of Amodiaquine in comparision with Pioglitazone in
High Fat High Fructose (HFHF) diet induced Type 2 DM in Wistar Albino Rats

Dr.V.Vivek

1. Antipyretic activity of aqueous extracts of Andrographis paniculata and Carica papaya in
Wistar albino rats – A comparative study.

2. Assessment of reproductive toxicity of concoction of Andrographis paniculata in male
Wistar albino rats.

3. Assessment of safety and efficacy of Kabasura Kudineer as an add-on therapy in mild to
moderate Covid-19 patients.

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Other research projects

Male and Female reproductive toxicity of Favipiravir in Wistar albino

1. Anti-rheumatoid activity of Sesamin complex in Freund’s Complete Adjuvant induced
arthritis in Wistar albino rats

2. Semen and spermatozoa characteristics in alcohol users and non-users

3. Assessment of endogenous insulin secretory capacity in patients on chronic insulin therapy
4. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of combination of Paracetamol and Vitamin C in Freund’s

Complete Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Wistar albino rats

5. Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Metformin add-on therapy to Standard ATT in
newly diagnosed Pulmonary tuberculosis patients

6. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of combination of Paracetamol and Vitamin Con
carrageen induced inflammation in Wistar albino rats

7. Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Bromocriptine in comparison with Teneligliptin in
newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

8. Study of prescribing pattern of antimicrobials in a tertiary care hospital

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MICROBIOLOGY

Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:Tuberculosis / Multi - drug
resistant organisms/ Development of new diagnostic kits/ HIV/Dengue/Molecular
virology/Mycology.

Sl. Name of the Title Funding Amount Period
No. Investigators Agency
(if any) 10000000/-
1 Dr.Priyadarshini Evaluation of coastal National (1 crore)
Shanmugam pollution and its impact on instituteof
(Co-Investigator) human health - a ocean
prospective cohort study. technology
(sanctioned)

Sl. Name of the Title Funding Amount Period
No Investigators Agency 2020
(if any)
Correlation between
CARE
Dr Priyadarshini Nasopharyngeal positivity,
1. Shanmugam laboratory abnormalities, CARE
radiological findings and CARE
Dr. Alice Peace disease Severity in
NA
patients with COVID 19
CARE
Dr Priyadarshini Evaluation of antibody titre
in asymptomatic COVID 19 CARE
2. Shanmugam patients ICMR-STS 2020
Dr. Nirupa. S 2020

Dr. Alice Peace

Dr Priyadarshini Evaluation of RTPCR
3. Shanmugam Extraction kit.

Dr. Nirupa. S

Clinico bacteriological

Dr. Ashok profile of urinary tract

4. Viswanath. N infection in patients with NIL 2018-
(2nd Year MD preexisting urinary tract 2020

Microbiology) diseases in a tertiary care

hospital

Ms. Prabina A cross sectional study on

Guide: Dr. association of HLA class II

5. Jayanthi.S allele variants in patient 50,000 /year 2015-
PhD - DOJ Aug with Hepatitis B viral 2018

2015 infection attending tertiary

care hospital

6. Mr. A study on genetic 50,000 /year 2015 -
Krishnamoorthy. C predisposition and skin 2018
Guide : Dr. microbiome in psoriasis
Srinivasan patients attending tertiary
PhD - DOJ Aug care hospital
2015

7. Raveena Vasakam Study on the etiology of 10,000 2018-
2019
Guide : skin infections and the

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Dr. Priyadarshini prevalence of other skin

Shanmugam disease occurring in

commercial fishermen

Jayashree .H Screening for Group B 2018-
2019
8. Guide : Streptococci among ICMR-STS 10,000
ICMR-STS
Dr. V.Preethi pregnant women
CDC
A comparative profile of CARE
CARE
Amritha. N oropharyngeal colonization CARE
Guide : Dr. CARE
9. Meenakshi. N of Streptococcus CARE
Co-Guide : CARE
Dr Alice Peace R pneumoniae and 10,000 2018-
2019
Hemophilus influenzae

among healthcare care

workers (HCW) and non

Healthcare workers

Association of subgingival

colonization of Candida

Ms.T M Abirami species with the severity of 2017-
10. Department of chronic perodontitis in 18
Type 2 newly diagnosed
Periodontics Diabetic and nondiabetic

patients – A case control

study

Dr. Nirupa S,

11. Guide: Dr Molecular characterization - 2019-
Priyadarshini of genital HPV 2022

Shanmugam

Dr. Preethi. V, Evaluation of Molecular
diagnostic methods for the
12. Guide: Dr diagnosis of common - 2019-
Priyadarshini arboviral infections in 2022
India.
Shanmugam

Genotypic study on drug

Dr.S.H.Shifa resistant pathogens and its 2019-
2022
13. Meharaj, Guide: associated risk factors -

Dr Jayanthi S causing infections in a

tertiary care hospital.

14. Dr Shifa Meharaj , Multiplex PCR for the - 2019-
Guide: Dr diagnosis of Leptospirosis, 2020
Priyadarshini Typhoid and Malaria.
Shanmugam

Microbiological profile and

resistance pattern of

Dr Preethi &Dr bacterial isolates from 2019-
2020
15. Priyadarshini respiratory secretions of -

Shanmugam ventilated patients in the

ICU – A retrospective

study.

A Study on the variations

Dr. Alice Peace, in antibiotic susceptibility

16. Dr. Priyadarshini patterns of common - 2019-
Shanmugam, Dr. clinical bacterial isolates 2020

Arunkumar upon chronic exposure to

sub inhibitory

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concentration of

Chlorhexidine.

Clinical Significance of

Mr. Danis Vijay, Molecular, Cultural and
17. Guide: Dr
Non Cultural methods in CARE (50,000/ 2017-
Jayanthi S CARE year) 2020
Detection of Pathogens CARE
Ms. Sujhithria, CARE
18. Guide: Dr causing respiratory tract CARE
CARE
Jayanthi S Infection.

Early diagnosis of Group A

Streptococcus serotypes

causing Rheumatic fever

and Rheumatic heart (50,000/ (2019-
year) 2022)
disease: Proteomic

analysis, Echocardiography

and functional

polymorphism.

Study of choloroquine

resistance in Plasmodium

Ms. Abhisha JC, falciparam and primaquine (50,000/ 2017-
Dr. Vasanthi R year) 2020
19. resistance in Plasmodium

vivax causing human

malaria using molecular

techniques.

Ms.Suja

20. Guide: Immunological Profile of - 2019-
Dr.Priyadarshini software professionals 2023

Shanmugam

Prevalence of bacterial

Ms. Sanjana pathogens and their
21. Guide: Dr. Alice
antibiotic susceptibility - 2019-
Peace 2020
profile in consumable

freshwater and marine fish

- A comparative study

Comparative Analysis of

Microbial Concentration in

Central Clinical Laboratory

22. Mr. Snehasis & and microbial carriage - 2019-
Dr. Jaison J 2020
among ward Assistants

and other healthcare

workers accessing the

laboratory.

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PATHOLOGY

List Of Research Projects

1. Serial estimation of levels of coagulation factors in different plasma preparations.
Dr Femela Muniraj, Professor; Dr Vijayashree Raghavan, Professor & HOD, Department
of Pathology, CHRI

2. The study of BAG-1 and survivin in invasive breast carcinoma NOS type. Dr. Aarthi.K,
Prof. R Vijayashree.

3. The role of hematological, coagulation, biochemical parameters and urinalysis in
assessing the severity of COVID-19. Dr. Devi, Dr. Vijayashree, Dr. Rajesh,
Dr. Priyadarshini, Dr. Mohan, Dr, Prabhu.

4. The impact of E learning in medical education during covid pandemic. Dr. Aarthi.K,
Dr. Rajeswari Thivya. Prof. R Vijayashree

5. Correlation of complete haemogram, Iron profile & pH of cord blood of Newborn with
APGAR score & gravid status of mother – A Prospective Observational study Dr R
Vijayashree, Dr Rajeswari Thivya

6. A cross sectional study to evaluate serum vitamin B12, homocysteine and hematological
parameters in ischemic stroke patients at a tertiary care center. Dr. Jane Betsy

7. Expression ID4 protein and its correlation with angiogenesis in breast cancer.
Dr Gayathri

8. Role of glial mesenchymal transition in the pathogenesis of high grade glioma
Dr. Priyadharshini

9. Study of platelet histograms in pseudo thrombocytopenia. Dr. Priyadarshini
10. Relationship between Waist circumference & hematological parameters with pulmonary

function tests in overweight & obese individuals. Mr. Ibrahim II year MBBS student
11. Correlation between selected inflammatory biomarkers in geriatric anemias – A case-

control study – Dr Deepak Dubey
12. Expression of CD4, CD8 biomarkers in invasive carcinoma of breast with

clinicopathological correlation – Dr Divyapriya
13. Histomorphological evaluation of chronic gastritis & an attempt to prognosticate gastric

intestinal metaplasia with selective mucin gene expressions – Dr Pooja E Moorthy
14. FREQUENCY OF MICROSATELLITE INSTABILITY IN COLORECTAL CANCERS IN A

TERTIARY CARE CENTRE. Dr Vijayashree Raghavan, Professor & HOD; Dr N R Rajesh
Kanna, Professor
15. ROLE OF MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS IN EPITHELIAL MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION
IN BREAST CANCER. Dr Rajesh Kanna, Professor, Dr Vijayashree Raghavan, Professor
16. Comparison of Growth Factors in Platelet Rich Fibrin& Platelet Rich Plasma preparations
in various age groups. Dr Femela Muniraj, Professor; Dr Vijayashree Raghavan,
Professor & HOD
17. Expression of HER 2 Neu ,PDL1 and Ki67 in gastric adeno carcinomas. Dr. Meenakshi,
Guide : Professor Dr Vijayashree Raghavan, Professor & HOD,
18. Diagnostic accuracy of thromboplastin –plasma cell block technique over conventional
smear over a spectrum of fluids and fine needle aspirates. Dr.Sivagama sundari .C.S.,
Guide : Dr Rajesh Kanna, Professor

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19. A pilot study to estimate and compare platelet derived growth factor and vascular
endothelial growth factor in platelet rich fibrin across the spectrum of ages in adult
healthy volunteers.Dr. Vimal Manickam. D, Guide: Dr. Femela. M, professor, Co-Guide:
Professor Dr. Vijayashree Raghavan, Professor & HOD

FORENSIC MEDICINE

Faculty Name Title Year
Estimation of Stature from 2019-2020
Dr. S. K. Nawaz Ahmed
(Principal Investigator) living adult Females 2019-2020
2019-2020
Dr. M. Sreenivasan belonging to Tamil population 2019-2020
(Principal Investigator)
Dr. S. K. Nawaz Ahmed using Percutaneous Tibial
(Principal Investigator)
Dr. M. Sreenivasan Length
(Principal Investigator)
Prediction of Stature in Males

of Tamil population from

Measurements of

Percutaneous Tibial Length

Anthropometric study of

Ischiopubic Index

Sex determination from

Morphometry of Acetabulum
& Acetabulum Pubic Index

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COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Research Project

Name of the Faculty/ Title Year
Student 2019-2020
1.Demography and social experiences of 2019-2020
Dr. S. M. transgender individuals in Pondicherry, A
Suruliraman cross sectional study. 2019-2020

Dr.S. Suganthi 1. Impact of Covid- 19 on Quality of Life
amonggeneral population of Rural area of
Tamil Nadu

2. Health seeking behavior during Covid – 19
pandemic among general population in urban
areas of Chengalpattu district.

1.Perception of educational environment and
its impact in academic performance of medical
students- A cross sectional study

Dr. Vinoth Gnana 2.Time motion study to assess service
Chellaiyan delivery in a tertiary care hospital : Mixed
methods study
3.Psychological resilience of COVID-19
frontline warriors : Need of the hour
4. Skipping breakfast meal : a risk correlate
for obesity?
5. Pictorial warning for tobacco consumption :
A cross sectional study among college
students

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Dr. T. K.Raja 1.A cross sectional study on usage of over the 2019-2020
Dr. M. BuvneshsKumar counter drugs among medical students of a 2019-2020
Dr. Vishnu Vardhan tertiary care hospital, Chengalpattu district 2019-2020

2.Cross sectional study on prevalence of
knowledge and awareness about Covid-19
protective measures among rural population
of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.

3.Awareness of Covid-19 and related
knowledge among urban adults of
Chengalpattu district – A cross sectional
study.

1.Covid-19 anxiety among undergraduate
students of a medical college in Chengalpattu
district- A cross sectional study

2.Quality of life among health care
professionals during Covid-19 pandemic in a
tertiary care hospital of Chengalpattu district-
A cross sectional study.

1.Binge eating and sitting behaviour among IT
employess in Shollinganallur

2.Patient satisfaction and OP waiting time in 3
primary health centres in South Chennai

3.A cross sectional study on changes in the
physical activity and lifestyle during Covid-19
pandemic among IT employees in urban areas
of Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. R. Hari krishnan A prevalence study on double burden of 2019-2020
malnutrition and its associated factors among
under 5 children in rural areas of Tamil Nadu

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Dr. G. Harish Prevalence of Anemia and associated risk 2019-2020
factors among adolescents in coastal regions
of Chengalpattu district- A cross sectional
study.

Dr. R. A cross sectional study on factors influencing 2019-2020
Narendranath immunization coverage among children of
migrant population in suburban areas of
Kancheepuram district.

Dr. P. Rekha Nutritional status, determinants of drug 2019-2020
resistance and perceived stigma among
multidrug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
patients of Kanchipuram district

Dr. A. Shiny Prevalence of Respiratory Morbidity among 2019-2020
Miraclin street sweepers in Greater Chennai
Corporation- A cross sectional study.

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GENERAL MEDICINE

Sl.No. Name of the Title Period
Investigators 2020
2020
Dr Yalamanchi Sriram Study to assess the use of 2020
1 2020
antioxidants and micronutrients and
Srujan 2020
its outcome in patients with sepsis 2020
2020
A case control study on the role of

2 Dr Rajat Pande genetic polymorphism as a risk factor

for the development of COPD in

smokers

Case control study of the contribution

3 Dr Kunal Narang of genetic variation in development of

cirrhosis in chronic alcoholics in Indian

population

Incidence of Thyroid function

4 Dr Pruthvi Raj abnormalities in patients started on

amiodarone and its correlation with

baseline urine iodine levels

Assessment of subclinical left

ventricular dysfunction with 2d

5 Dr Mounika longitudinal speckle tracking
Dr.Ragalikhith
echocardiography in patients with
6 Kesamneni
7 Dr.M.C.S.Praveen thyroid dysfunction and preserved

ejection fraction

Comparative study to assess troponin i

variability in CKD patients with or

without acute coronary syndrome.

Randomised Control Study on the

effects of statins and aspirin on the

mean platelet volume in diabetic

patients with poor glycemic control

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S.No Name of the Title Period
1 Investigators 2019
2 Dr Vrinda V Knowledge attitudes and practices 2020
3 Dr Ananthakumar P K 2020
4 Dr Ananthakumar P K towards prevention and early 2020
5 Dr.V.R.Mohan Rao, 2020
6 Dr.Anu detection of chronic kidney disease 2020
Dr. V.R.Mohan Rao,
7 among high risk patients atteding a 2020
Dr.V.R.Mohan Rao,
8 tertiary care centre 2020
9 Dr.V.R.Mohan Rao, 2020
Study on the effect of teneligliptin on
Dr.V.R.Mohan Rao,
QT interval in frail and pre frail elderly
Dr.V.R.Mohan Rao,
population

Randomised study of the effect of

methylprednisolone and

dexamethasone on the effect of IL6

and clinical outcome in severe

COVID19

Prospective observational study to

compare the outcome in COVID 19

patients receiving Tozulizimab and

standard care.

An observational study on clinical

presentation, pharmacotherapy and

outcome of hospitalized patients with

COVID-19 in a tertiary care centre

A single centre prospective

randomized open labeled clinical study

to evaluate the effectiveness of

Siddha herbal formulation Vipro

towards the management of

uncomplicated respiratory infections

Clinical performance validation of

India Health Foundation’s(IHF’s) RT

PCR kit for detection of E gene, RdRP

gene and Spike gene specific to

COVID-19 virus(SARS-CoV-2) in the

Naso Pharyngeal swab

Randomised study of the effect of

methylprednisolone and

dexamethasone on the effect of IL6

and clinical outcome in severe

COVID19

Serial Trop I monitoring in an acute

ischemic stroke patients as a

prognostic marker in predicting

underlyingundiagnosed cardiovascular

morbidity and Mortality

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10 Dr Vigneshwaran J Effectiveness of a short term focused 2020
interactive research methodology
program on research statistics for Ist
year Medicine post graduate students

PSYCHIATRY

Undergraduate

Name of Student/faculty Title Time Period
2019
Ms. A Saranya , Association of serum C3 and uric acid
Ms. M Kanagalakshmi , inpatients of bipolar disorder in Indian 2020-21
Ms. M Ragavi , population
Ms. A Vidhya 2020-21
Assessment of Stigma in doctors and 2020-21
Nandhitha V, medical students about lesbian gay ak2nd 2018-20
Dr. Shabeeba transgender community: a cross sectional 2018-20
study 2019-20
Rohin Sanatan, Study of self and public stigma in Alcohol 2019-20
Dr Kailash dependent patients with medical 2019-21
complications for seeking psychological 2019-21
Alaka P, help
Dr.Sabari Sridhar OT A Cross Sectional Study On Prevalence Of
Dr. Kalaiselvi Anxiety In Migrant Population
A cross-sectional study of premorbid
Dr. Niha Rumaisa adjustment and cognitive function in
schizophrenia
Dr. Kalaiselvi, A cross sectional study of cognitive function
and suicidal ideation in patients with
Dr. Niha Rumaisa schizophrenia.
Dr. Pradhip Sankar A study of capacity for decision making in
patients of schizophrenia and choice of
Dr. Sree Chaitanya, their nominated representative
A study on presenteeism in depression.
A cross sectional study on association of
alcohol use with anxiety disorders.
A cross sectional study of frequency and
correlates of high risk sexual behaviour
and impulsivity among patients of Bipolar

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Dr. Arshdeep Kaur, affective disorder in Remission. 2019-21
A comparative assessment of emotional 2020-21
Dr. Pradhip Sankar regulation in depressive patients- currently 2020-21
Dr. Sree Chaitanya in remission, their first degree relatives and 2020-21
Dr. Arshdeep Kaur the general population.
A longitudinal study on management of 2020-
Dr Kailash S craving in patients with Alcohol
Dependence Syndrome. 2020-22
Dr. V.Mridulla Abirami, A study of effect of combination of exercise 2020-22
with SSRI in treatment of depression. 2020-22
Dr. Shabika Paramathy A cross sectional study on assessment of 2020-22
Khajamohaideen perceived parenting style and self harm 2020-22
Dr. Naren A Rajendran, behaviour in adolescents and early 2020-22
Dr. V.Mridulla Abirami, adulthood.
Dr. Shabika Paramathy Prevalence of cyp2d6 and cyp2c19 genetic
Khajamohaideen polymorphisms among patients with
Dr. Naren A Rajendran, depressive disorder and its influence on
side effects and efficacy of selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors
A cross-sectional study on comparison of
prevalence of Minor Physical Anomalies
between Bipolar Affective Disorder and
Unipolar Depression.
A cross sectional study on relationship
between pre-morbid functioning and
perceived well being of patient and primary
care giver of schizophrenia in remission.
A cross sectional study on Cognitive
Functions and Emotional dysregational in
Alcohol Dependence Syndrome.
A cross sectional study on sexual
dysfunction and quality of life in patients
with Bipolar affective disorder
A cross sectional study on adherence to
medication during the COVID period in
patients with Schizophrenia
Study on pattern of alcohol usage during
COVID – 19 lockdown in alcohol
dependence patients

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PULMONOLOGY

Sl.No. Name of the Title Funding Period
1. Investigators Agency 2019-2020
Dr.Aruna
3. shanmuganathan, Awareness of air borne infection CARE 2019-2020
4. Dr.Meenakshi N, control measures in tuberculosis 2019-2020
Dr.Nisha Ganga, among Doctors, Post graduates and 2020-2021
Dr.Krishna Residents – A Tertiary Care Hospital
Chaitanya Bolla Based South Indian Study 2020-2021
Dr.Aruna 2020-2021
shanmuganathan, Assessment of Pulmonary Function CARE 2020-2021
Dr.Meenakshi N, and Specific IgG profile in 2020-2021
Dr.Nisha Ganga, apartment residents with potential CARE 2020-2021
Dr.Sahana K pigeon exposure 2020-2021
Dr.Aruna CARE
shanmuganathan, Predictors of Unfavourable
Dr.Meenakshi N, CARE
Dr.Boopathi S outcomes in TB lymphadenitis
CARE
patients on fixed dose combination CARE
CARE
chemotherapy CARE
CARE
Dr. Aruna Study of efficacy of a modified

Shanmuganathan, pulmonary rehabilitation
Dr.Meenakshi N,
5. programme for chronic respiratory

Dr.Nisha Ganga disease patients in the setting of

covid-19 pandemic

Dr.Fathima, Point of care predictive model for
Dr.Meenakshi N early diagnosis and disease
6. Dr. Aruna prognostication in patients with
Shanmuganathan, COVID-19
Dr.Nisha Ganga

7. Dr.Sahana Outcome of Non Invasive ventilation
in patients with respiratory failure
8. Dr.Krishna and factors determining the
Chaitanya outcome
Evaluation of role of pulmonary
9. Dr.Ashwin J rehabilitation in post pulmonary
Kailash tuberculosis sequelae patients
Correlation of blood eosinophil
10. Dr.Krishna count with efficacy of inhaled
Chaitanya corticosteroids in stage C&D COPD
patients
11. Dr.Nayeem Nomogram of Pulmonary Functions
In Healthy School Going Children
Evaluation of genexpert ultra in the
diagnosis of pleural

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Tuberculosis.

Spirometry parameters oftraffic

12. Dr.Roshan policemen inChennai and impact of CARE 2020-2021
13. Dr.Boopathi CARE 2020-2021
14. Dr.Pujith adherence to preventive health CARE 2020-2021
15. Anupriya.A CARE 2020-2021
16. Gali Priyanka measures in occupational safety. CARE 2020-2021

17. Gandhimathi.K Evaluation of role of add CARE 2020-2021
18. Sowmiya.A CARE 2020-2021
19. Suganya.R onprobiotics on impact of CARE 2020-2021
20. Yuvarani.R CARE 2020-2021
lungfunction and bronchialasthma-

A randomizedcontrol trial

Assessment of smokingbehaviour

and impact ofhealth education

onsmoking among collegestudents.

Variations in Health Seeking

Behavior among patients with

Respiratory Diseases visiting a

Tertiary Care Hospital.

Correlation of positive airway

pressure with trends of PaCo2

levels in type 2 Respiratory failure

patients on Non-invasive

Ventilation.

A study on knowledge attitude and

practice of Tobacco smoking and its

hazards and smoking cessation

among engineering college

students.

A study of respiratory symptoms

and pulmonary function among

fishermen – A Meta Analysis

Assessment of lung function by

spirometric parameters and blood

eosinophilic levels among

occupational gardener-A semi urban

south Indian study.

Impact of exposure to Biomass fuel

on Pulmonary function and lung age

in rural women.

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DERMATOLOGY Topic Year
2019
Sl. Name of the Comparative study of efficacy and safety of topical 2019
No. faculty/Students 3% tranexamic acid gel over 35% glycolic acid peel 2019
in the treatment of melasma over face. 2019
1 Dr.Soundarya.K 2020
2 Dr.Prem Kumar.M Dermaroller versus Dermaroller with copper peptide 2020
3 Dr.Soundarya.S in treatment of acne scars.
4 Dr.Prem Kumar.M 2020
5 Dr.Devanand N Comparative study of efficacy and safety of topical 2020
6 Dr.Rathipriyadharshini R 3% tranexamic acid gel over 35% glycolic acid peel 2020
in the treatment of melasma over face. 2020
7 Prof.Dr.M.S.Srinivasan
8 Prof.Dr.M.S.Srinivasan Dermaroller versus Dermaroller with copper peptide 2020
9 Prof.Dr.M.S.Srinivasan in treatment of acne scars. 2020
10 Prof.Dr.M.S.Srinivasan 2020
A clinical study of non venereal dermatoses involving 2020
11 Prof.Dr.P.Elangovan the adult male genitalia
12 Prof.Dr.P.Elangovan 2020
13 Dr.Harshini.J Apremilast versus methotrexate in chronic plaque 2020
14 Dr.Pooja.K psoriasis 2020

15 Dr.Nandhini A single blinded randomized comparative study on
therapeutic efficacy of Bilastine 20mg versus
16 Dr.Pavithra reddy Levocetrizine 5mg in the treatment of chronic
17 Dr.Surya spontaneous urticaria

Comparitive study of 20 % glycolic acid peel versus
platelet rich plasma injection in periorbital melanosis

A RCT to compare the efficacy of intradermal
tranexamic acid vs Klingmans triple combination in
the treatment of melasma

Randomised comparative evaluation of therapeutic
efficacy and safety of minoxidil vs Botulinum toxin in
the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

An open labeled, randomized Comparative evaluation
of therapeutic efficacy of topical
clindamycin+adapalene 0.1% combination versus
topical topical clindamycin and adaplene 0.1% with
Intensed Pulse Light in acne

A Comparative evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of
intra regional bleomycin over crytherapy in treating
common wart

Comparitive study of 20 % glycolic acid peel versus
platelet rich plasma injection in periorbital melanosis

Comparison of efficacy and safety of lymecycline with
doxycycline in modrate to severe acne vulgaris

A single blinded randomized comparative study on
therapeutic efficacy of Bilastine 20mg versus
Levocetrizine 5mg in the treatment of chronic
spontaneous urticaria

A RCT to compare the efficacy of intradermal
tranexamic acid vs Klingmans triple combination in
the treatment of melasma

Comparative evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of
intra regional bleomycin over crytherapy in treating
common wart

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18 Dr.Vilashini.V Randomised comparative evaluation of therapeutic 2020
19 Dr.Siri efficacy and safety of minoxidil vs Botulinum toxin in 2020
the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

An open labeled, randomized Comparative evaluation
of therapeutic efficacy of topical
clindamycin+adapalene 0.1% combination versus
topical topical clindamycin and adaplene 0.1% with
Intensed Pulse Light in acne

PEADIATRICS

Sl. Name of Faculty Topic period
No. 2018
Uncovering the barriers to exclusive 2018
1. Dr.AlexanderMannu, breast feeding for mothers in a rural 2018
Kathirsubramaniam set up of southern India. 2018
Postnatal foot length assessment to 2019
2. Dr.Sujatha Sridharan determine gestational age and low 2019
Anu Varshini birth weight
Comparative analysis of simplified 2020
3. Dr.UmaDevi.L screening process to detect 2020
Dr.Antony.J prevalence of dyslexia. 2020
Clinical and Etiological profile of 2020
4. Dr.UmaDevi.L children with global developmental
delay
5. Dr. Alexander Mannu Aetio-microbiologic profile of febrile
children in a tertiary care hospital
6. Dr.UmaDevi.L Utility of neck circumference as a
screening tool for obesity and its
7. Dr.Antony.J association with hypertension in
8. Prof.Dr.L.Uma Devi school going children of age 6 to 16
years
9. Dr.AlexanderMannu Analysis of impact of infant feeding
patterns on infant growth
10. Dr.Umadevi parameters and developmental
Dr.Antony.J status.
Effect of social media in adolescents
-cross sectional study
Exclusive breastfeeding as a
predictor of growth and
development in infants. Evidence
from longitudinal cohort in Southern
India

Comparison of temporal artery
thermometry over other non-

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11. Dr.AlexanderMannu invasive methods and the effects of 2020
12. Dr.AlexanderMannu newer methods over conventional 2020
13. Dr.AlexanderMannu methods. 2020
Knowledge & perception of pediatric 2020
Prof.L.Umadevi COVID-19 among interns & final
year medical students - a cross 2020-21
14. Prof.J.Antony sectionalmulticentre study
Clinical profile and short term 2020-21
Dr.AlexanderMannu outcome of Paediatric COVID-19 in 2020-21
the mid phase of the Pandemic
15. Dr.Antony.J Characterizing the knowledge,
attitudes ,beliefs and concerns of
Dr.Sunitha Ramasamy care-givers towards immunisation
amidst COVID-19
16. Dr.AlexanderMannu
17. Prof.L.Umadevi Parental stress in managing school
going children during this lockdown
Dr.Antony.J period- A pilot study

18. “A multicentre single blind parallel
randomised Phase-III study to
Dr.Mohan Ram evaluate immunogenicity and safety
of single subcutaneous dose of
19. Dr.Keerthana Biological E.’s monovalent Measles
live, attenuated (Freeze-dried)
20. Dr.Supriya vaccine in 9-12 months old healthy
infants in comparison with a
licensed comparator.”
Congenital disorders of Neonates
and Antenatal mothers-Metabolic
profiling of population in and around
Chennai- proposal

Effect of social media in adolescents
-cross sectional study

Care of the liver in SARS CoV2 2020-21

Prevalance and diagnostic approach 2018
to short stature among school 2018
children of 5 to 10 years of age

Usefulness of waist to height ratio
as predictor of co-morbidities in
school going children aged 7 to 12
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comparison with BMI

21. Dr.Jensima Correlation of platelet indices, LDH, 2019
22. Dr.Rohini Patil Liver enzymes and USG abdomen 2019
23. Dr.Arun Geethan among children presenting with 2019
24. Dr.Sujitha.N fever and thrombocytopenia – a 2019
25. Dr.Namitha cross sectional study 2019
26. Dr.ArchakaSai Swaroop Evaluation oof acute exacerbation of 2019
27. Dr.Rufina asthma using peak expiratory flow 2019
28. Dr.Ragavi rate and modified pulmonary index 2019
29. Dr.Sphurti Chowdhary score in children of age group 6 to 2019
18 years
A cross sectional study of clinico
etiological profile and prevalence
of diarrhoea among children
after introduction of rotavirus
vaccine
The effect of stockinette cap on
phototherapy induced hypocalcemia
in term neonates with
hyperbilirubinemia- Randomised
control trial
A case-control study of serum
vitamin D levels and its relation with
childhood asthma in children aged 5
to 18 years
A cross sectional study on allergen
sensitivity in children using skin
prick test

A cross sectional study on the utility
of lung ultrasound in diagnosis of
pneumonia amonf children with
lower respiratory tract infection in
tertiary care centre

Comparative study on the
association of obesity and carotid
intimal-media thickness with
cardiovascular risk in adolescents
A cross sectional study to determine
the value of plasma hepcidin as an
early marker for sepsis

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30. Dr.Avinash.S Accuracy and precision of measured 2020
31. Dr.Priyadharshini blood glucose by four glucometers 2020
32. Dr.Kiruthi.K compared to standard techniques in 2020
33. Dr.Sruthi neonates 2020
34. Dr.Veda sai kota Comparison of Paladai versus 2020
35. Dr.S.R.Sree Shyamini cupfeeding in low birth weight 2020
36. Dr.Mithuna.M infants - a comparative cohort study 2020
37. Dr.Noorul Aina 2020
Validation of ARIA ( allergic rhinitis
38. Dr.Harinie and its impact on asthma) 2020
classification on a paediatric 2020
Dr.Keerthanamenon population- a cross sectinal study
To compare the effect of Iron
39. Dr.Giridhar S deficiency anemia on academic
performance in children of age
group 10-15 yrs - comparative
cross sectional study
Evaluation of platelet parameters in
children suffering from acute
urinary tract infection

Role of red cell distribution width

and neutrophil lymphocte ratio as a

predictor of severity in acute

gastroenteritis

Effects of delayed cord clamping

versus cord milking at birth in

vigorous neonates born via C-

section

Simethicone fennel oil Vs Indian

Hammock in the prevention of

functional gastrointestinal

disorders- An open- labeled

randomized control trial

Comparision of 5% dextrose ,4.5%

saline and 2.5% dextroase , 9% NS

as maintenance IVF in children

between 5-15 yrs. A randomized

control trial

An analytical study of short term

morbidities in large for gestational

age infants- a single centre

experience

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GENERAL SURGERY

Name of the faculty/ student Topic

Dr. Pragadeshwaran Modified Kugel inguinal hernia repair versus
Dr. Varsha.V. Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair
Dr. RajaKeerthana
Dr. Megha A randomised control study to assess the efficacy of
Dr. Jaistri PRP in Chronic fissure in ano along with medical
Dr. Akhilesh treatment
Dr. Aravind
Dr. Divya Comparison of effectiveness in vacuum combined with
Dr.Muni O2 vs plain vacuum therapy in chronic ulcers
Dr. Bhuvana
Dr. Sai Comparison of the sensitivity of conventional X ray
Dr. Abinaya K mammography and ultrasonography with the gold
standard FNAC in the diagnosis of patients with breast
lump

To assess the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in
patients with dyspepsia associated with lifestyle and
socioeconomic status

Factors predicting difficult laparoscopic
cholecystectomy: A prospective study in a tertiary
care center

Comparative study of clinical scoring system versus
Alvarado score in diagnosis of acute appendicitis

An institution based study to assess the severity and
outcome in patients with acute appendicitis based on
duration of prehospitalization symptoms

A study to evaluate the importance of C reactive
protein level in acute appendicitis by comparing it
with the intraoperative and HPE findings in tertiary
care center

To study the effect of intraperitoneal saline instillation
versus saline with bulivacaine instillation on post
operative pain relief following laparoscopic procedure

Assessment of outcome of Curcumin dressing versus
saline dressing in the management of diabetic foot
ulcer

Comparison of N-Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate and sutures
for split skin graft fixation - A prospective study

Dr. Pranaya Comparison of effect of topical insulin with normal
saline dressing in diabetic foot ulcers: randomised

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control study

Dr. Mahalakshmi Effectiveness of stainless over drained on lay mesh
hernioplasty in patients undergoing ventral
Dr. Avinash hernioplasty in reducing postoperative recovery
Dr. Varun parameters
Prof Dr ARK
Prof.Dr.Ramasubramanian Comparative study of efficacy of modified Smead
Prof.Dr.Ramasubramanian jones technique versus conventional closure of
Prof.Dr. anantharamakrishnan midline laparotomy wound
Prof. Dr. K. Senthil kumar
Comparison of the role of hyperbilirubinemia vs the
role of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in predicting
gangrenous/perforated appendicitis in emergencies

Evaluation of serum procalcitonin as a prognostic
biomarker in acute pancreatitis - a cross sectional
study

The effect of different insufflation pressures on Liver
functions in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Study of the “Harmless Acute Pancreatitis
Score”(HAPS) in predicting the non-severe course of
acute pancreatitis”

“Surgical practice during covid-19 era”-our institutional experience

Prof. Dr. K. Senthil kumar “Study on the impact of covid – 19 pandemic in the management
Prof. Dr. Anantharamakrishnan of elective and emergency surgical cases”in a teritary care centre

Dr k. Senthil kumar Evaluation of simethicone suspension with peg bowelpreperation
Dr. Babu kumar in improving visualization during colonoscopy a prospective
Prof. Dr. Anantharamakrishnan randomised control study

Prof. Dr. Vivekananda S Nathan A prospective study to assess the pre operative
vitamin D deficiency as a predictive factor for post
operative total thyroidectomy hypocalcemia

Prof. Dr. Anantharamakrishnan To study the use of il6 as a early predictive marker for
severity of acute pancreatitis

Prof. Dr. K. Ramasubramanian A role of serum homocysteine as a predictor of
sevierty of pvd and its correlation with doppler usg

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Prof. Dr.K.Senthil Kumar Long term results of cyanoacrylate glue versus suture fixation for
Prof. Dr. Anantharamakrishnan mesh in Lichtenstein hernia repair.
Prof. Dr. Karunanithi
Prof. Dr.K.Senthil Kumar A comparative study of effectiveness of sucralfate dressing versus
Prof.Dr.Ragumani conventional saline dressing in diabetic foot ulcer - Randomized
Prospective study

Delta Neutrophil Index as an early predictor for complicated
appendicitis.

A comparative study to determine the effect of local application of
Tranexamic acid on the incidence of post operative seroma
formation and post operative drain removal time after ventral
hernioplasties.

A comparitive study on efficacy of calcium alginate dressing vs
povidone idone in chronic ulcers-A randomized control study.

Prof.Dr.Prabhakar A study on the occurrence of post op cholecystectomy syndrome
in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.

Prof. Dr.Thinakaran Evaluation of prognosis in patients with peritonitis using
Mannheim's peritonitis index

Prof.Dr.Prabhakar A prospective study to compare the efficacy of superoxidized
solution versus povidone iodine in diabetic foot ulcers.

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ORTHOPEADICS

Research Grant- Project

“Clinically prognostic score in lumbar disc disease patients in formulating a surgical plan”
Dr.Subramaniam MH, under AO Spine Research Grant 2019.

List Of Other Projects

1. “A Prospective study of proximal fibular osteotomy in patients with medial compartment
osteoarthrosis of knee” Dr. Ashwini R, Dr. Sathik babu, Dr.Victor, Dr.Venkatachalam K

2. “A Morphometric study of the retroperitoneal oblique corridor to the L2-S1 intervertebral
disc based on magnetic resonance imaging” Dr. Denish, Dr.Subramanium MH, Dr.Jamal
mohamed, Dr.Venkatachalam K

3. “Functional outcome of unstable intertrochantric femur fractures in elderly patients
treated by cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty vsinternal fixation with PFN” Dr. Prajin R,
Dr.Venkatachalam K , Dr.Arun Kumar KV

4. “Functional outcome following partial osteotomy of calcaneal tuberosity for haglund's
syndrome” Dr. Saran K, Dr.Venkatachalam K , Dr.Arun Kumar KV

5. “Functional outcome of lumbar interbody fusion in spondylolisthesis and lumbar disc
disease” Dr. Vibhishek Raj, Dr.Venkatachalam K , Dr.Arun Kumar KV

6. “A Randomized control study of functional outcome of lateral epicondylitis treated
withautologous PRP and corticosteroid injection in a tertiary care hospital” Dr. Ashwin
VY, Dr.Venkatachalam K , Dr.Arun Kumar KV

7. “Comparative study of USG guided versus unguided injection of PRP in the treatment of
partial rotator cuff tear” Dr. Guhan RK, Dr.Subramanium MH, Dr.Jamal
Mohamed,Dr.Venkatachalam K

8. “Functional outcome following arthroscopic single row repair in degenerative rotator cuff
tear” Dr. Manu Ampalaya, Dr.Subramanium MH, Dr.Jamal Mohamed, Dr.Venkatachalam

9. “Fuctional outcome of vertebroplasty in osteoporoticvertebral fractures”Dr.Rushikesh
Umale, Dr.Subramanium MH, Dr.Jamal Mohamed,Dr.Venkatachalam K

10. “Functional outcome of arthroscopic reconstruction of ACL injuries using
semitendinogracilis graft”Dr. Hemanth, Dr.Subramanium MH, Dr.Jamal
Mohamed,Dr.Venkatachalam K

11. “Functional outcome of lumbar discectomy by fenestration technique in lumbar
intervertebral disc prolapsed” Dr. Bharth, Dr. Sathik babu, Dr.Victor,Dr.Venkatachalam K

12. “A Randomized controlled study of functional outcome of chronic refractory plantar
fasciitis treated with PRP injection and corticosteroid injection” Dr. Ashwanth N, Dr.
Sathik babu, Dr.Victor,Dr.Venkatachalam K

13. “Assessment of hemostatic efficacy of tranexamic acid in randomised sontrolled trial on
posterior spinal stabilization surgeries” Dr. Rahul G, Dr. Sathik babu,
Dr.Victor,Dr.Venkatachalam K

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ENT

Name of the Title Time period
investigator 2019- 2021
Prof.DR.Priya Histopathological study of nasal masses in a 2019- 2021
DR.Prabakaran tertiary care centre. 2017- 2019
Dr.Balaji A cross sectional study on the bacteriologic 2018 - 2020
Dr.Ramya Shree pattern of chronic otitis media and its antibiotic 2019- 2021
Dr.Swetha sensitivity. 2019- 2021
Dr.Guna Keerthana Changes in larynx in prolonged intubation – a 2019- 2021
Dr.Aswin Vaishali prospective observational study
A comparative study in the assessment of hearing 2019- 2020
Dr.Pradeep Krishna outcome after myringoplasty using temporalis
fascia and tensor fascia lata
A cross sectional study of assessment of hearing
in diabetic and normal population
A cross sectional study on post operative changes
of middle ear function in chronic rhinosinusitis
patients
A cross sectional study of hearing impairment of
new borns in a tertiary care centre
Comparison of the therapeutic efficacy of
intranasal fluticasone and its combination with
azelastine in treatment of allergic rhinitis-a
randomised control study

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OPHTHALMOLGY

FACULTY RESEARCH PROJECTS

Sl. Name of the Title Funding Period
No. Investigators Agency 2017
Correlation between axial length and (if any) 2017
1 Dr.Siddharam peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer 2019
thickness in myopic eyes CARE 2019
2 Dr.Siddharam Study of macular thickness in diabetic
patients with and without retinopathy CARE 2018-19
3 Prof Dr Stephen A Retrospective study of efficacy of 2019-2021
Intravitreal Ranibizumab in Diabetic CARE 2019-2021
4 Dr Shankar Macular Edema 2019-2021
Evalation of RNFL ang GCC in diabetic CARE
5. Dr Loya Geeta patients CARE 2019-2021
Anusha OCT and VEP analysis in optic nerve CARE
disorders CARE 2019-2021
6. Dr Aditi Pandey Serum Magnesium levels in patients
with Diabetic Retinopathy CARE 2020
7. Dr Minnu lekshmi Assessment of ocular,radiological and
neurological changes in papilledema CARE
8. Dr Heena Assessment of retinal nerve fibre layer
Dharamdasani and ganglion cell complex changes in CARE
various neuro degenerative disorders
9. Dr Vignitha A cross sectional study to assess the SUBMITT
association between serum lipid and ED FOR
10. Dr Vadikari thyroid profile in primary open angle DHR/DSI
Lavankumar glaucoma patients visiting tertiary R funded
care center project- G
11. Dr.K.Stephen Efficacy of 2mg preservative free
DR. Shinisha intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in
treatment of patients with various
types of macular edema : non
randomized control trial

Sars Cov2 Rt Pcr In Tears And Its
Comparison To Rtpcr Ct Value And Ct
Score In Hrct Chest In Hospitalised
Patients

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