Research work published

1. Role of Azadirachta Indica ( Neem Leaf) – Dr. R. Vanaja
   
2. Role of Simvastatin- Dr. G. Brindha

Research Projects undertaken and completed during the last three years

Students ICMR Research Project

1. Adila Naaz-3rd MBBS
ICMR STS Project No. 00799(2011)
Study on out of pocket expenditure incurred towards health care and reason for underutilization of government health services among semi urban population in Chennai.
uide: Der. Daisy Dharmaraj Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

2. Lakshmi Aishwarya-3rd MBBS
ICMR STS Project No. 00794 (2011)
study of behavioral problems in children with dyslexia and non dyslexic students
Guide:- Dr. Pankaja Ravi Raghav, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine

3. Sandhya Rajendran-3rd MBBS (part II)
ICMR STS Project No. 01133 (2012)
Mental health among adolescents and its psycho-social correlates-A cross sectional study. Guide:- Dr. Balaji, Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine

4. Vinithra Varadharajan-3rd MBBS
ICMR STS Project No. 01865 (2012)
Effect of violent videogames on aggressive behavior of adolescents- A randomized
control trial
Guide:- Mr. Thandapani, Lecturer of statistics, Department of Community Medicine

5. Shanmugapriya Dhakshinamurthy- 3rd MBBS (part I)
ICMR STS Project No. 02850 (2012)
Prevalance of overweight and obesity in school going children and its predisposing
factors, urban versus rural Chennai.
Guide:- Dr. Vimala Sarojini, Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics.

6. Ms. B. Monica-3rd MBBS (part I)
ICMR STS Project No.03555 (2013)
Microbiological analysis of packaged drinking water sold in Chennai.
Guide: Dr. V. Kalpana Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology.

7. Mr.Abraham Hosea Lamech-3rd MBBS (part I)
ICMR STS Project No.03990 (2013)
Lifestyle and eating habits related to nutritional status in adolcent school children
in Chennai, South India , Cross-sectional study.
Guide: Dr. Suba Rajinikanth Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics.

8. Ms. L. Agalya-3rd MBBS (part I)
ICMR STS Project No.03876 (2013)
A study of behavior problems in primary school going children in rural TamilNadu
India. Guide: Dr. Mubeen Taj Assistant Professor, Department of Pschyiatry.

9. Ms. Priyanka Selvam-3rd MBBS (part I)
ICMR STS Project No.02673 (2013)
Gender differential in the geriatric age group and their coping mechanism.
Guide: Dr. Christina Mary Priya Paul Assistant Professor, Department
of Community Medicine.

All above mentioned nine MBBS students received Rs.10,000/- from Indian council of medical research as award along with certificate.

WHO – RNTCP Sponsored project (sanctioned amount Rs. 1,00,000/-)
Strategies for Effective Implementation of Isoniazid Preventive Treatment (IPT) – An Interventional Study by Dr. T. Susila and Dr. Daisy Dharmaraj, Department of Community Medicine

STATE RNTCP APPROVED OPERATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT (sanctioned amount Rs. 1,00,000/-)

Study on " Evaluation of Quality of Sputum Microscopy in Designated Microscopic Centres of Tiruvallur District" by Dr. Kalpana Devi , Dr. B. Ananthi and Dr. H. Kalavathy Victor.

Details of Journal Articles and books Published after October 2015

Serial number	Author Name	Title of the article	Name of the journal	Year of publication	Department of the author
1.	Dr G. Brindha	Lipid profile in MI- controversies Revisited	Indian Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Biochemistry
2.	Dr G. Brindha	Variations of PF, Lipid Profile & Hematological Parameters in smokers	Indian Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Biochemistry
3.	Dr G. Brindha	A novel biochemical marker for Risk Stratification in Obesity- Fibrinogen	Indian Journal of Current Medical & Applied Sciences	2016	Biochemistry
4.	Dr G. Brindha	Supplementation of Vitamin E on Urinary risk factors and Calcium oxalate Monohydrate binding proteins in Urolithiasis.	Indian Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Biochemistry
5.	Dr. T.M.Mani	Profile of Transfusion Recipients in A Tertiary Care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	General Surgery
6.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	A Retrospective Study on Low Birth Weight and Associated Maternal Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Community Medicine
7.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	A Study on the Profile of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in a Tertiary Health Care Centre In Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Community Medicine
8.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	Profile of Transfusion Recipients in A Tertiary Care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Community Medicine
9.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	Neovascularization in Advanced Atherosclerosis – A Histomorphometric Study	International Journal of Medical Research and Review	2016	Community Medicine
10.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	Quantification of Various Inflammatory Cells in Advanced Atherosclerotic Plaques	Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research	2016	Community Medicine
11.	Dr. Veena Paul V.S	Quantification of Various Inflammatory Cells in Advanced Atherosclerotic Plaques	Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research	2016	Pathology
12.	Dr. Veena Paul V.S	Neovascularization in Advanced Atherosclerosis – A Histomorphometric Study	International Journal of Medical Research and Review	2016	Pathology
13.	Dr. Dhanraj	Profile of Transfusion Recipients in A Tertiary Care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	General Surgery
14.	Dr. Gunasundari . P	A Study on the Profile of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in a Tertiary Health Care Centre In Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Paediatrics
15.	Dr. Gunasundari . P	A Retrospective Study on Low Birth Weight and Associated Maternal Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Paediatrics
16.	Dr. Leila Gracelyn	Prevalence of glucose tolerance test abnormalities in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome	International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynaecology	Dec 2015	OB &GYN
17.	Dr. Leila Gracelyn	Prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in infertile women and its association with hypothyroidism	International journal of advances in Medicine	Feb 2016	OB &GYN
18.	Dr. Leila Gracelyn	Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in antenatal women and its associated risk	International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynaecology	Feb 2016	OB &GYN
19.	Dr. Leila Gracelyn	Prevalence of subclinical and overt hypothyroidism in infertile women	International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynaecology	Dec 2015	OB &GYN
20.	Dr. Maithreyi	Senear Usher Syndrome presenting with bipolar disorder: Management challenges	Indian journal of psychiatry	Dec 2015	Psychiatry
21.	Dr. Maithreyi	A pilot study to assess emotional distress and quality of life among transgenders in South India	Journal of neuropsychiatry	March 2016	Psychiatry
22.	Dr.G.Thenmozhi	An unusual presentation of invasive mole	online journal of The TN Dr. M.G.R. University	2016	OB &GYN
23.	Shanthi Santhosh Kumari.S	Evaluation of sex in humerus	International Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Anatomy
24.	Vaijayanthimala.P	Evaluation of sex in humerus	International Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Anatomy
25.	Dr.Ganesh, M	Study on the prescription pattern of oral hypoglycemic agents in type 2 Diabetes mellitus in the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Chennai	Indian Journal of Applied Research	2016	Physiology
26.	Bhagyashree. N	A correlative study showing the relationship of salivary uric acid level with the metabolic syndrome components and its severity.	International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology	2016	Physiology
27.	Dr.Ganesh, M	A correlative study showing the relationship of salivary uric acid level with the metabolic syndrome components and its severity.	International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology	2016	Physiology
28.	Bhagyashree. N	Is autonomic function test helps to assess the severity of metabolic syndrome: A study on comparison of Frequency – Domain recordings of Heart rate variability (HRV) with the severity of metabolic syndrome	Biomedicine	2016	Physiology
29.	Dr.GaneshM	Is autonomic function test helps to assess the severity of metabolic syndrome: A study on comparison of Frequency – Domain recordings of Heart rate variability (HRV) with the severity of metabolic syndrome	Biomedicine	2016	Physiology
30.	Bhagyashree. N	Critical Approach on Abhyanga (External Oleation) Review Article.	International Journal of Ayurveda and pharmaceutical chemistry	2016	Physiology
31.	Dr. V. Sudha	A study on male homosexual behavior	Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS	2016	Dermatology
32.	Dr.Sridevi.SA	Self Medication Pattern and Practices Among Software Professionals in the Urban Population of Chennai	International Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Pharmacology
33.	Dr.Sridevi.SA	Study on the prescription pattern of oral hypoglycemic agents in type 2 Diabetes mellitus in the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Chennai	Indian Journal of Applied Research	2016	Pharmacology
34.	Dr.S.Thamizharasan	ɑ – Amylase and ɑ – Glucosidase Activity of Mimosa Pudica. Linn Flowers	Indian Journal Of Research	2016	Pharmacology
35.	Dr. Vijaylakshmi Praveen	Quality of life among elderly in a rural area	Int J Community Med Public Health	2016	Community medicine
36.	Dr.R.G. Anand	A Study of Prevalence of Hypertension among Rural Adult Population	Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research	2016	Community medicine
37.	Dr.R.G. Anand	Research Analysis of the Community in Rendering HIV/AIDS care	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Community medicine
38.	Dr.R.G. Anand	A Study about Correlates and Alertness on Hypertension	International Journal of Advanced Research	2016	Community medicine
39.	Dr.Sridevi.SA	Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Perspective Study On The Awareness Of Dengue Fever Among Interns Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Chennai.	International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences	2016	Pharmacology
40.	K. Ramya	Self Medication Pattern and Practices Among Software Professionals in the Urban Population of Chennai	International Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Physiology
41.	Dr.Ganesh. M	Self Medication Pattern and Practices Among Software Professionals in the Urban Population of Chennai	International Journal of Scientific Research	2016	Physiology
42.	Dr. H. Gayathri	Low dose intratympanic gentamicin for control of intractable vertigo	Indian journal of Otology	2016	ENT
43.	Dr. V. Sudha	Risk Behaviours and Prevalence of STIS/RTI s and HIV in Persons Involved in Premarital Sexual Behavior among STD Clinic Attendees of Govt. General Hospital, Chennai	International Journal of Health Sciences and Research	2016	Dermatology
44.	Dr.Pragna B.Dolia	Decreased activity of HDL associated enzyme:Paraoxonase(PON)during uncompensated oxidative stress among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients	International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries	Dec 2015	Biochemistry
45.	Dr T.M.Mani	A study on the profile of signs and symptoms among appendicitis patients admitted in a tertiary health care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	General Surgery
46.	Dr. Dhanraj	A study on the profile of signs and symptoms among appendicitis patients admitted in a tertiary health care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	General Surgery
47.	Dr christina Mary P Paul	A study on the profile of signs and symptoms among appendicitis patients admitted in a tertiary health care Centre in Chennai	Global Journal For Research Analysis	2016	Community medicine
48.	Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler	Collagenous spherules of the breast : A diagnostic Enigma	Journal Of Evidence Based Medicine And Healthcare	2016	Pathology
49.	Dr R .Ponnudurai	Suicide in India – changing trends and challenges ahead	Indian Journal of Psychiatry	Dec 2015	Psychiatry

Books Authored:

1. Principles and interpretation of laboratory practices in surgical pathology : Jaypee Publishers, 2016 – Dr Amrit Kaur (Published )
2. Reference book on practical studies of Community Medicine : Jaypee Publishers, 2016 – Brig K.K.Duttagupta (VSM) (Accepted, awaiting publication)
3. Text Book of Geriatric Medicine; (chapters contributed)-Dr.B.Krishnaswamy
   1. Principles and practice of geriatric medicine
   2. Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Ongoing projects initiated after October 2015

Serial number	Research Title	Principal investigator	Department
1.	Study of bone markers and lipid profile in pre and post menopausal women	Dr G. Brindha	Biochemistry
2.	Role of Redox status and catalase polymorphism in premature canities	Dr V.Sathiyapriya	Biochemistry
3.	Lipid profile and glycated hemoglobin in type 2 diabetic patients	Mrs.P.Padmavathi	Biochemistry
4.	Is Hypovitaminosis D the hidden culprit behind renal impairment in obese subjects?	Dr.A.Hariharan	Biochemistry
5.	A study of cephalic index in medical students	Mrs Shanthi Santosh Kumari	Anatomy
6.	Radiological study of clavicle for estimatiom of age	Dr Sasirekha, Dr Shruthi	Anatomy
7.	Retrospective study of anatomical sites of mandibular fracture	Dr Chanmugavally, Dr Shruthi	Anatomy
8.	Paederus Dermatitis – A case series in a tertiary health care hospital in Chennai	Dr K.J.Karrunya, Dr V. Sudha, Dr S.Asiya Begum	Dermatology
9.	Perceived stress, mental health issues and substance use in late adolescence and young adulthood – A survey	Dr Mubeen Taj, Dr Monica S	Psychiatry
10.	Comparative study of conventional Vs custom made vaccum assisted closure technique for 50 cases of chronic ulcer	Dr A.P. Selvam, Dr K.Loganathan	Surgery
11.	Follow – up of fifty cases of diabetic foot complications	Dr A.P. Selvam, Dr K.Loganathan	Surgery

Interdepartmental Projects after October 2015

S. No	Research Title	Departments involved	Name of the Faculty	Status
1.	Quantification of Various Inflammatory Cells in Advanced Atherosclerotic Plaques	Community Medicine Pathology	Dr. Christina Mary P Paul Dr. Veena Paul V S	Completed and Published
2.	Neovascularization in Advanced Atherosclerosis – A Histomorphometric Study	Community Medicine Pathology	Dr. Christina Mary P Paul Dr. Veena Paul V S	Completed and Published
3.	A Study on the Profile of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in a Tertiary Health Care Centre In Chennai	Community Medicine Paediatrics	Dr.P.Gunasundari Dr.G.Gurunathan Dr.Christina Mary P.Paul	Completed and Published
4.	Profile of Transfusion Recipients in A Tertiary Care Centre in Chennai,	Community Medicine Surgery	Dr. T.M.Mani, Dr. L.Dhanaraj, Dr. Christina Mary.P.Paul, Dr. S.Rajesh Kumar, Dr. S.Priyanka CRRI, Dr. Saranya Nagalingam,	Completed and Published
5.	A study on the profile of signs and symptoms among appendicitis patients admitted in a tertiary health care Centre in Chennai	Community Medicine Surgery	Dr. T.M.Mani, Dr. L.Dhanaraj, Dr. Christina Mary.P.Paul,	Completed and Published
6.	A Retrospective Study on Low Birth Weight and Associated Maternal Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Chennai	Community Medicine Paediatrics	Dr.P.Gunasundari Dr.G.Gurunathan Dr.Christina Mary P.Paul	Completed and Published
7.	Role of redox status and catalase gene polymorphism in premature canities	Dermatology and biochemistry	Dr Sathyapriya V. , Dr Brindha G, Dr Sudha V	Ongoing
8.	A clinico Mycological study of patients with Dermatophytosis in a tertiary health care Hospital in Chennai	Dermatology and Microbiology	Dr Asiya Begum, Dr Kalpana, Dr Kalavathy Victor, Dr Sudha V,	Ongoing
9.	Self Medication Pattern and Practices Among Software Professionals in the Urban Population of Chennai	Pharmacology, physiology	Dr Sridevi S.A, Dr Ganesh. M , Mrs Ramya K	Completed and Published
10.	Study on the prescription pattern of oral hypoglycemic agents in type 2 Diabetes mellitus in the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Chennai	Pharmacology, physiology	Dr Sridevi S.A, Dr Ganesh. M ,	Completed and Published
11.	ɑ – Amylase and ɑ – Glucosidase Activity of Mimosa Pudica. Linn Flowers	Pharmacology, Biotechnology	Dr.S.Thamizharasan, Dr., Dr. Rajeswary Hari , Uma Maheshwari	Completed and Published
12.	Prevalence of nasal and peripheral Eosinophilia in patients with chronic Rhinosinusitis	ENT,Pathology	Dr. K.Balachandran, Dr.Gayathri H, Dr.Mahendranath	Ongoing
13.	Factors involved in decision making of type of surgery done in CSOM-Quiescent year	ENT, Community medicine	Dr.Gayathri H, Dr. K.Balachandran, Dr.Rathinasamy, Dr.Christina P.Paul	Completed (Yet to be published)
14.	Effect of complications and co – morbid physical conditions on the mental health of patients with diabetes mellitus	Psychiatry, General Medicine	Dr.Mubeen Taj, Dr.Lakshmi Narayanan, Dr.Ayesha Sanjitha	Ongoing
15.	Sero prevalence of helicobacter pylori in a tertiary care centre	Microbiology , Surgery	Dr Ananthi . B, Dr M. Ramkumar	Completed
16.	Innovative techniques of toe block	Anaesthesiology, Surgery	Dr S. Rama, Dr A.P.Selvam	Completed
17.	Anaesthesia for diabetic foot surgeries -An analysis	Anaesthesiology, Surgery	Dr S. Rama, Dr A.P.Selvam	Completed