Faculty Publications

ONGOING PROJECTS-2023

DEPARTMENT OF

ANATOMY

Estimation of stature using hand length and breadth among the students of A.C.S medicalcollege and hospital.
Investigator :Dr.M.Sasirekha

Comparative Analysis of femoral neck shaft angle and femoral torsion angle-AnAnthropometric study.
Investigator :Dr.J.Leonoline EbenezerGuide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

A comparative study of cephalic index between south Indian & north Indian students.
Investigator :Ms.shanthi Santhosh kumari
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha.

An observational study of stress level in students in medical and para medical courses.
Investigator: Dr.K.M.Shruthy, Mrs.J.Chanemougavally
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

Morphometric analysis of Tendocalcaneus in South Indian population
Investigator:Dr.J.Leonoline Ebenezer
Guide: Dr.M.Sasirekha

Anthropometric analysis of tibia with its surgical importance
Investigator:Dr.J.Leonoline Ebenezer
Guide: Dr.M.Sasirekha

Association between morphometric analysis of lobule of ear with the intelligence of the Individual
Investigator:Dr.J.Leonoline Ebenezer, Ms. Shanthi Santhosh Kumari
Guide: Dr.M.Sasirekha

An impact of covisheild on male and female sex hormones in the undergraduate MedicalStudents
Investigator:R.Srikanthan
Guide: Dr.J.Leonoline Ebenezer

Prevalence of Diabetes and hypertension in first year Medical and Paramedical students.
Investigator :Dr.K.M.Shruthy,Mrs.J.Chanemougavally
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

A study of Prevalence of known case of Depression in first year Medical and Paramedicalstudents.
Investigator :Dr.K.M.Shruthy, Mrs.J.Chanemougavally
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

DEPARTMENT OF

PHYSIOLOGY

Dr. Shobana R.Effectiveness of Yoga intervention on the levels of autoantibodies, inflammatory epigenetic markers and Quality of Life in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus & Rheumatoid arthritis

Dr. Abeetha S. Effect of Problematic smart phone usage on reaction time & critical fusion frequency time among medical UG students in South India – A Cross sectionalstudy

Dr. Chitra M. Cross sectional study on effect of quality of life on Audio visualreaction time among urban Geriatric individual from Southern India.

Dr. Shobana. Effect of noise pollution on sleep quality and stress levels in urbanhawkers from Chennai – A cross sectional study

Dr.Nazrin. A study on sleep quality & cognitive functions in Gamers & Non-gamers

Dr. Stephy. Effect of acute short-term exposure to blue light on visual evoked potential and blink response – A cross sectional study

DEPARTMENT OF

MICROBIOLOGY

Study on Hepatitis-B immune status in medical students and health care workers. Dr.V.Kalpana Devi.

Comparision of readily available Single Test Medium Over Conventionalmethod for Identification of coliforms in Drinking water supply. Dr.S.Sukanya

Comparison of Conventional small Group Teaching Method Versus peerSupervised Jigsaw Technique for enhanced active learning in phase II MBBS students. Dr.S.Sukanya

Assesment of Hand Hygiene Level and Compliance at a Tertiary Health Care Centre facility. Dr.A.Asha

Comparative analysis of sensitivity and specificity of screening andconfirmatory diagnostic methods of pulmonary and extra pulmonary Tuberculosis in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in ThiruvallurDistrict-A Prospective Study. Dr.Sumetha Suga.D

Prevalence of infections due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) and the phenotypic and genotypic characterization on the clinical MRSA isolates. Dr.Rajalakshmi.K, Dr.B.Ananthi, Dr.A.Asha

Serotyping of Dengue virus and correlation with clinical features andlaboratory parameters. Dr.Asha.A

A Study on Phenotypic and Molecular Characterisation of Hyper virulent Klebsiella species isolated from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital. Dr.Abinaya.V, Dr.V.Kalpana Devi, Dr.Sivaranjani.P

Prevalence and evaluation of extended spectrum Beta Lactamases, AMP-C and Carbapenemase producing Gram negative Bacilli isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary hospital in Chennai. Dr.Sowmya.M, Dr.B.Ananthi, Dr.Sukanya.S

A Study on Identification and Anti-fungal susceptibility pattern of Dermatophytes isolated from patients attending a tertiary care Hospital. Dr.Sumayya Fathima, Dr.V.Kalpana Devi , Dr. Sumetha Suga.D

DEPARTMENT OF

PATHOLOGY

Tumor budding, Epithelial,Mesenchymal, Transition – Anovel, Prognostic marker for breast carcinoma Dr.Priyadharshini, Dr.Meghashree, Dr.Saranyabai

Dr.Aparna Analysis of endometrialpathology in abnormal uterinebleeding Dr.Aparna, Dr.Muthukrishnan

BCL – 2 and KI-67 expressionand its diagnostic implicationsin various endometrial lesions Dr.Ashutoshjha, Dr.Muthukrishnan, Dr.Prathipaa

Correlation ofhistopathological features andimmunohistochemistry of CD4+ and CD8+ in the study of breast cancer Dr.DevikaBeenu, Dr.Muthukrishnan, Dr.Poornima

HistopathologicalCorrelation BetweenNeoplastic And Non-Neoplastic Papillary Lesion OfThyroidWith Expression Of Ck19.Dr.Fifi Darling Evana,Dr. Ramamoorthy, Dr. Saranya Bai

A study on expression ofepidermal growth factorreceptor (EGFR) and vascularendothelial growth factor(VEGF) in surface epithelialovarian neoplasms Dr.Najma Nasrin, Dr.Sahayaraj, Dr.Meghashree

Significance and association ofp53 in benign and malignantgynaecological lesionsDr.Vidhya, Dr.Divya, Dr.NidhiChoudhari

Comparison of estrogen and progesterone receptor status intumor mass and axillary lymphnode metastasis in patient swith carcinoma breast Dr.SethuMirrah, Dr.Sahayaraj, Dr.Keerthini

DEPARTMENT OF

PHARMACOLOGY

A randomised open labelled on the efficacy and safety of Metformin monotherapy Vs Metformin-Dapag liflozin combination therapy in treatment of newly diagnosed type 2diabetic patients in urban population of Chennai.- Prof. Dr. Sridevi. S.A

A cross sectional study to assess the awareness and perception aboutthe ban on plastic bag usage among adult population in urban area f Chennai, Tamilnadu.- Dr. Brethis. C. S

Molecular Docking studies of Donepezil and Galantamine in SARS-CoV-2:Evaluation of antiviral activity – Dr Sumitha. A

Impact of educational intervention on awareness of drug development among undergraduates in a tertiary care teaching hospital-Dr. Navneeth Selvan

Knowledge, Attitude and Adoption of clinical research among MBBS students in a tertiary care teaching hospital: A questionnaire based study.- Dr. Navneeth selvan

Impact of educational intervention on awareness of drug development among undergraduates in a tertiary care teaching hospital-Dr. Amalnath. A,

Knowledge, Attitude and Adoption of clinical research among MBBS students in a tertiary care teaching hospital: A questionnaire based study-Dr. Amalnath. A

Open label randomized comparative study on efficacy and safety of Terbinafine and Luliconazole in limited Dermatophytosis-Dr. Anila Chithra,

A prospective observational study on the effect of Metformin on Calcium and VitaminD status on newly diagnosed diabetic patients-Dr. Pooja Rashme

A prospective observational study on the correlation of lipid profile among hypertensive patients on initiation of Telmisartanor Amlodipine monotherapy-Dr. Trini Devotta,

DEPARTMENT OF

FORENSIC MEDICINE

A retrospective study onpoisoning cases presenting toER of ACS medical college and hospital Dr. Y. Abishek , DrM. Balaji singh, Dr. D. Priyadharshini

A cross sectional study of lip prints among students o f ACS MCH campus Dr. M. Balaji singh, Dr.Ravi, Dr. D. Priyadharshini

A cross sectional study on estimation of stature from finger length of an individual from students of ACS medical college and hospitals .Dr. D. Priyadharshini Dr. M. Balaji singh Dr. Anand

A study on knowledge about medical negligence among doctors in Chennai. Dr.D.Priyadharshini ,Dr. M. Balaji singh, Dr. Reshkma

A study of facial index among tamil linguistic population Dr. M. Balaji singh Dr. Ravi Dr.Prashanthi

A cross sectional study onestimation of stature from the finger length of an individual among students of ACSMCH. Dr. D. Priyadharshini Dr. M. Balaji singh Dr. Ravi

Traumatic intra cranial hemorrhage among RTA in Chennai- autopsy based study .Dr. Hari Haran Dr. M. Balaji singh ,Dr. Anand

Estimation of statures from hand and handprint dimensions in students of ACSMCH.
Dr. Reshkma, Dr. M. Balaji singh,Dr. Ravi

Awareness of organ transplant protocols among postgraduate residents at a tertiary care center in Chennai- A cross sectional questionnaire based study.Dr. Reshkma Dr. M. Balaji singhDr. D. Priyadharshini

DEPARTMENT OF

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Dermatological manifestations among agricultural workers in nayapakkam – a cross sectional study – Dr. Sarath

Social and Cultural Practices in Relation to Mother and Child Health among Mothers residing in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.- Dr.Rajnish/Mrs.G. Merlin

A cross- sectional study regarding use of sanitary napkins and menstrual hygiene practices prevalent among women of reproductive age group in rural areas of Thiruvallur district, Chennai – Dr. Hetal Tejas Mer

A prospective study on Risk factors and Management of Adverse drug reactions to second line Anti -Tuberculosis drugs” and “Assessment of the drug adherence ratio and cure rates among Multi Drug resistant Tuberculosis patients in Thiravailurdistrict- Dr Rajnish Shital Borkar.. Dr. Vinodhini. B, Dr. A. Lakshmi murali. Dr.Raikamal Dr.Prathyusha Kadiyala. Mrs. Merlin – RNTCP

An Evaluation study on Mobile X ray screening and Sputum smear microscopy as diagnostic tests for Tuberculosis among the presumptive TB patients in a rural area with reported low tuberculosis positive – Dr Rajnish Shital Borkar, Dr. Vinodhini. B.Dr. Shalini. A, Dr Hetaltejas mer, Dr Sarath kumar – RNTCP

DEPARTMENT OF

DERMATOLOGY

Clinico epidemiological and microbiological study of recurrentdermatophytosis in patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in Chennai.Dr. Pavithra Gunasekaran,Dr. V. Sudha

DEPARTMENT OF

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Patten Of Adverse Drug Reactions To Fixed Dose Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs In Patients With Tuberculosis In A Tertiary Care Hospital

Significance Of Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests In Proven Pulmonary And Extra pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Hospital Study

A Study On Correlation Of Serum IgE And Absolute Eosinophil Count With The Severity Of Bronchial Asthma

An Observation Cross Sectional Study to Correlate With Radiological Features And Quality Of Life In Patients Of Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis At Tertiary Care Hospital

A Prospective Observational Study On The Correlation Of Radiological Patten Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Patients With Diabetes In A Tertiary Care Hospital

A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study to comparesafety and comfort of Midazolam vs. Fentanyl administration during Diagnostic Flexibile Bronchoscopy

DEPARTMENT OF

PSYCHIARTY

Impairment in attention and memory among medical students following COVID-19 in a tertiary care hospital at Chennai , TamilNadu . -Dr.Nisha Natarajan Dr.Mubeen Taj Dr.Maithreyi

Mental health in times of COVID-19pandemic -Dr.MaithreyiDr.Mubeen Taj

Smart phone usage , sleep and depression among college students in times of COVID-19 pandemic -Dr.Mubeen Taj, Dr.Maithreyi ,Dr.Nisha Natarajan ,Dr.Arnab saha ,Dr.Dhanraj Bhore.

Caregiver burden in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder- Dr.Karthik

Prevalence and Severity of Internet addiction among Young adults from South India Dr.Karthik ,Dr.Arnab saha.

Neurocognitive functions In Patients with Alcohol use Disorder Dr.Dhanraj -Bhore, Dr.Mubeen Taj

DEPARTMENT OF

OPHTHALMOLOGY

An analysis of stages of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic foot syndrome in a tertiary care hospital in south India Dr.Amrita k, Dr.K Kanmani, Dr.Dipika.s

Analysis of variation in ocular parameters in patients undergoing dialysis in a tertiary care centre in South India Dr.Amrita k, Dr.K Kanmani, Dr.Raj kawsik

Ophthalmic manifestations in patients with dermatological diseases in tertiary care hospital Dr.Sakshi mankar, Dr.Shobha g pai, Dr.Dipika

Incidence and ocular manifestation in patients with blunt trauma in tertiary care centre Dr.Sakshi mankar, Dr.K Kanmani, Dr.Amutha bharathy

Correlation of central corneal thickness with grades of myopia: in a tertiary care hospital Dr.Sakshi mankar ,Dr. Shobha g pai, Dr. Raj kawsik

An observational study of ocular manifestations with CVA in tertiary health care centre in South India Dr.Atchaya sivanandam ,Dr.Mamata subhakar, Dr.Amuthabharathy

A Study on knowledge and awareness about stem cell therapy in retinitis pigmentosa among medical practioners Dr.Karen ,Dr.K.Kanmani ,Dr.Shobha g pai, Dr.Raj kawsik

A comparative study of incidence and severity of dry eyes following small incision cataract surgery and phacoemulsification Dr.Amrita.K, Dr.K.Kanmani

Publications done by faculty -2022

ANATOMY

A cross – sectional study of awareness of PCOS in adolescent and young girls.
Investigator : Dr.K.M.Shruthy, Mrs.J.Chanemougavally
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

A comparative study of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference in association with obesity among I MBBS Students.
Investigator : Dr.K.M.Shruthy
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

Awarness of menstrual cup among the reproductive women.
Investigator: Dr.K.M.Shruthy, Mrs.J.Chanemougavally
Guide : Dr.M.Sasirekha

PHYSIOLOGY

Bhagyashree N, Ramaswamy C, Abeetha S, Sureka V, Ganesh M, Suma S. Comparison of anthropometric and physiological hemodynamic parameters in metabolic syndrome population. NJPPP

Suma S, Hariprasad V, Abeetha S, Tejashwini K, Renusharda, Ganesh M. A comparative study on ECG changes among normal and otherwise healthy congenitally deaf children. Research journal of Pharmacy and technology.

Suma S, abeetha S, divya R. Estimation of serum magnesium levels and its correlation among patients with diabetic retinopathy. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Aug 2022:14(10): 43-45

MICROBIOLOGY

Phenotypic & Genotypic study of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase & Extended spectrum beta-Lactamase producing Acinetobacter species from clinical samples in a tertiary care centre, Chennai, Dr.C.Ranjani , Dr.S.Sukanya, Dr.B.Ananthi.

Prevalence of multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa & genotypic identification from clinical samples in a tertiary care centre, Chennai. Dr.S.Udhayakumar , Dr.A.Asha, Dr.B.Ananthi.

To detect the virulence markers & Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Uropathogenic E.coli isolated from Diabetic patients at ACS Medical College &Hospital. Dr.R.Bhagya , Dr.V.Kalpana Devi.

PHARMACOLOGY

Questionnaire based study on theKnowledge, Attitude and Practice ofSwine flu disease among urban medical practitioners. Dr. Sridevi. S.A

Evaluation of compliance ofHypertensive patients put on Beta-blockers. Dr. Sridevi. S.A

Lower serum calcium levels in Covid-19 patients: A case-control study in a tertiary care centre- Dr. Brethis. C. S,

Calcium to Magnesium ratio in Senile cataract patients :A case-control study in a tertiary care centre- Dr. Brethis. C. S,

Phyllanthus seeds analgesic activity:In-vitro activity- Dr. Sumitha,

Prospective observational study on comparison of Proton pump inhibitors in renal disease.- Dr. Safura Fathima

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

A study on awareness regarding complications of Type-2 Diabetes among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic population in Thiruvallur district. A community based study – Dr. Rajnish / Merlin . G

A study on the missed opportunities of immunization among under five children in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu – Dr. Rajnish / Mrs. Merlin

Prevalence of Nomophobia and its determinants among adolescents and adults of semi-urban Chennai – A community based cross-sectional study – Dr. Vinodhini

Prevalence of depression and its determinants among the youth population using BECK’s depression inventory scale in an urban area of Tiruvallur district, Chennai –Dr. Hetal

Prevalence and factors influencing diabesity and diabetes self-care practices among persons with Type 2 diabetes mellitus living in rural area of Tiruvallur district. – A cross sectional study – Dr. Vinodhini

Challenges in implementation of competency based medical education (CBME) by the medical faculty working in private and government medical colleges in India – A multi centric cross sectional study – Dr. Vinodhini

Psychological implications of PCOD cases – Dr. Kasthuri

Correlation of Menstrual irregularities – Dr. Kasthuri

Impact of Covid 19 pandemic on the utilization of non Covid related health care services among the south Indian population – Community based study -Dr. Rajnish

A comparative study to find the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on physical activity, sleep and eating pattern. – Dr. Sarath

A cross sectional study on Covid-19 vaccination among undergraduate medical students in a private medical college, Chennai – Dr. Vinodhini

Prevalence and Attitude of Pre-Menstrual syndrome among women of reproductive age group- A community based study – Dr. Rajnish / Mrs. Merlin

Prevalence of Tobacco usage among adults in rural Tamil Nadu – Dr. Prathyusha

Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adult population in Chennai, Tamil Nadu – A cross sectional study – Dr. Thameen

A study on Internet addiction and its effects on Mental health among adolescents in south India – Dr. Rajnish

A study on patterns of injuries among rural traffic accident victims – A community based study – Dr. Shalini

Pattern of physical activity among medical students in a Tertiary care medical hospital, Chennai – Dr. Sarath

Prevalence of under nutrition and micro-nutrient deficiency among school age children in Nerkundram – Dr. Sarath

Prevalence and patterns of social media addiction among Medical students – Dr. Prathyusha

A study on the prevalence and awarenss on cataract among old age people in nayapakkam – Dr. Sarath

Knowledge and Practice of Vitamin A foods among mothers of under five children – A community based study – Dr. Shalini

Assessment of type-2 diabetes mellitus using IRDS risk score among adult population in urban area of Chennai – Dr. Rajkamal

Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors – overweight and obesity among geriatric population in rural Chennai – A cross sectional study – Dr. Thameen

Prevalence of nomophobia and its associated factors among adolescents and adults in semi – urban Chennai – Dr. Vinodhini.B

A study on the missed opportunities of immunization among under five children in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu – Dr. Rajnish Shital Borkar/Mrs. G. Merlin

Nutritional status assessment of under 5 children residing in rural area of Tiruvallur District. A community based cross sectional study – Dr. Rajnish Shital Borkar/Mrs. G. Merlin

Awareness of self-reported practices on prevention of anemia among women of reproductive age in rural area in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu – Dr. Rajnish Shital Borkar/Mrs. G. Merlin

A cross-sectional study on association between menstrual irregularity and thyroid disorders among reproductive age group among women in rural area of Thiruvallur district – Dr. Kasthuri

A cross-sectional epidemiological study of morbidity pattern and its derterminants in children of age group 5 – 10 years in rural area of Nayapakkam, Chennai – Dr.Hetal

Prevalence of obesity and assessment of effect of anthropometric measurements on menstrual irregularities among young frmales in rural areas of Thiruvallur district, Chennai – A cross-sectional study. Dr. Hetal Tejas Mer

A cross-sectional study on waste management practices among rural women of Tamil Nadu – Dr. Prathyusha

A study on Awareness and prevalence of cataract among geriatric population in ruralarea of nayapakkam – Dr. Sarath

Knowledge, attitude and practice of community people on dengue fever in multiple village population – Dr. Sarath

A study on use of Tobacco exposure to environmental smoke and behavior conseling among Allied health professional students. – Dr. A. Shalini

A study on assessment of knowledge attitude and perception on euthanasia in urban Chennai – a cross sectional study. – Dr. A. Shalini

Awareness about Tuberculosis and RNTCP services among adult population in rural area of Thiruvallur district in Tamilnadu – Dr. Rajkamal

A study on the fear of death among COVID affected people – Dr. Kasthuri

Awareness regarding organ donation among adult population in rural area of thiruvallurdistrict,tamilnadu – Dr. Rajkamal

OPHTHAMOLOGY

Comparing the efficacy of sodium hyaluronate eye drops and carboxymethylcellulose eye drops in treating mild to moderate dry eye disease Sreelakshmi Salim, Sumana J Kamath, Sangeetha Jeganathan, Shobha G Pai , Teena Mariet Mendonca, Ajay R Kamath

PSYCHIATRY

Burden of Care and Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia. October 2022 DR. Mubeen Taj, Dr.Maithreyi

Dry Eye Disease in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder Published: Tamilnadu Ophthalmic Association.DR. Mubeen Taj

Substance Dependence and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt : A Retrospective Study Published : Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Dr.Maithreyi,Dr.Mubeen Taj, Dr.Nisha, Dr. Jhamuna