MAJOR PROJECT- STAFF

2015

1 Dr. Asha Pai K.B. Evaluation of virulence factors among clinical isolates of multidrug resistant and drug sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa Nitte University 40,000/- 1yr 2015
2 Dr. Veena Shetty Sequencing and molecular characterization of NDM carrying isolates from hospital effluent Nitte University 90,000/- 1yr 2015
3 Dr. Michelle Serene Fernandes

Dermatology

A study of correlation of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and C-reactive protein with chronic spontaneous urticaria Nitte University 1,50,500/- 1yr 2015
4 Dr. Rashmi Kundapur A study on patterns and risk factors of breast cancer and its survival rate with quality of life post breast cancer treatment Nitte University 5,90,000/- 3yrs 2015
5 Dr. Rashmi Kundapur A study on domestic violence patterns and its consequences in Mangalore Nitte University 2,30,000/- 1.5yrs 2015
6 Dr. Pratibha Rai U Study on biofilm forming properties of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and its correlation with the antibiogram Nitte University 27,000/- 1.5yrs 2015
7 Dr. Pratibha Rai U Study on biofilm forming properties of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and its correlation with the antibiogram Nitte University 27,000/- 1.5yrs 2015
8 Dr. Marina Saldanha

ENT

Prevalence of noise induced hearing loss among traffic police personnel of Mangalore Metropolitan city Nitte University 20,000/- 1yr 2015
9 Mrs. Meenakshi A.

CRL

Cytogenetic study in couples with bad obstetric history Nitte University 1,50,000/- 1yr 2015
10 Mrs. Shilpa M Shenoy Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of nosocomial and community acquired multi drug resistant enterobacteriaceae from a tertiary care centre in Mangalore Nitte University 2,00,000/- 1yr 2015
11 Dr. Agnes Moria Preethi D Souza

Comm.Med.

A study to assess the sensitivity and specificity of clinical pallor with anemia among adolescent girls in the grams KSHEMA area under K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Nitte University 15,000/- 6months 2015
12 Dr. Usha Rani S.P A study to assess the prevalence and risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus and with health education as an intervention to reduce the risk factors and control diabetes mellitus in grama KSHEMA area of K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore Nitte University 47,000/- 1.5 yrs 2015
13 Dr. Sanjeev Badiger

Comm. Med

A study on factors influencing and barriers to access to HIV care and treatment in among HIV positive women in Mangalore Nitte University 63,000/- 6months 2015
14 Dr.Swathi Sunil Rao

Asst.Professor

Paediatrics

Effect of maternal tobacco handling on cord blood leptin and ferritin concentration and its correlation with fetal outcome Nitte University 1,20,000/- 2 yrs 2015
15 Dr.Vadish Bhat

Professor

ENT

iAssessment of Salivary Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125) in Betel Nut Chewers of Dakshina Kannada District Nitte University 1,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
16 Dr. Smriti Sinha Role of Vitamin D and Zinc in preventing recurrent respiratory tract infections in childhood- a prospective casecontrol study. Nitte University 90,000/- 2 yrs 2015
17 Dr. VijithVittal Shetty To study metronomic chemotherapy with oral cyclophosphomide plus etoposide and oral celecoxib in advanced oral cancer patients Nitte University 2,00,000/- 1yr 2015
18 Dr.Vinay Kumar V Buccal mucosal DNA damage and salivary antioxidant status following radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer Nitte University 62,750/- 2 yrs 2015
19 Dr. TonitaMariola Noronha A study of vitamin d receptor gene polymorphisms and serum 25- hydroxyvitamin d levels in patients with vitiligo Nitte University 1,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
20 Dr. Siddharth M Shetty Evaluation of cellular properties and differentiation potential of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells – correlation of age to cell-based therapy outcome for delayed unions Nitte University 1,40,000/- 2 yrs 2015
21 Dr.Sanjay Kini Prevalence and risk factors for Osteoporosis among Peri and post-menopausal women in a rural area of Udupi district. Nitte University 50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
22 Dr.Tirthal Rai Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of nosocomial and community acquired multi drug resistant enterobacteriaceae from a tertiary care centre in Mangalore Nitte University 2,00,000/- 1yr 2015
23 Mrs. Shilpa M Shenoy Sunshine vitamin deficiency– a myth or a fact? Nitte University 52,000/- 2yrs 2015
24 Dr.Deepa B. Molecular mechanisms involved in the ameliorating effects of nardostachys jatamansi and valeric acid on anxiety of alcohol withdrawn wistar albino rats. Nitte University 50,000/- 2 yrs. 2015
25 Mr. MackwinD'Mello Behavioral Risk Assessment of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Migratory Siddhi Tribe in Udupi District Nitte University 50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
26 Mrs.Shilpa Shetty Association of Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A-I Ratio, with Insulin Resistance in Type 2 diabetes mellitus Nitte University 60,000/- 2 yrs 2015
27 Dr.Giridhar B.H. Mutational profiling of TP53 in lung cancer patients and its correlation with smoking status and therapeutic resistance Nitte University 1,20,000/- 2 yrs 2015
28 Dr.Gayathri Bhat Effect of yoga intervention on type 2 diabetic individuals Nitte University 40,000/- 2 yrs 2015
29 Dr.Vikram Shetty A comparative study on the effects of various concentrations of Hyaluronic acid and Corticosteroid on human Chondrocyte cell metabolism in vitro. Nitte University 76,000/- 2 yrs 2015
30 Dr.Shipra Sonkusare Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism In Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in South Indian Population Nitte University 1,20,000/- 2 yrs 2015
31 Prof. Nalam Udaya Kiran Effect of intervention on knowledge attitude regarding first aid in patients attending rural health centres of tertiary care hospital. Nitte University 50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
32 Dr. Rajeshwary A A study on hearing level in patients with dyslipidemia Nitte University 22,645/- 2 yrs 2015
33 Dr.Satheesh Kumar Bhandary A study on phytochemical constituents and antioxidant potential of oroxylum indicum stem bark extracts Nitte University 1,20,000/- 2 yrs 2015
34 Dr. Sripathi H Correlation of serum levels of vitamin d and c-reactive protein in patients of psoriasis vulgaris – a case control study Nitte University 1,25,000/- 2 yrs 2015
35 Prof. Raveendra U. S. Noninvasive cardiac output monitoring using nm3 module during induction of general anaesthesia with propofol and etomidate: a prospective randomized comparative study Nitte University 1,20,000/- 2 yrs 2015
36 Ms .Shama Rao Isolation, characterisation and differentiation of human synovial tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells. Nitte University 1,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
37 Dr. B. Mohana Kumar Serotonergic modulation of intertemporal decision making – a behavioral and electroencepahalographic study in healthy subjects and subjects with major depressive disorder. Nitte University 1,86,000/- 2 yrs 2015
38 Dr. SuchethaKumari N Association of Sex Hormones and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Gene Polymorphism in Pre and Post menopausal Women with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Nitte University 2,00,000/ 2 yrs 2015
39 Dr. Usha Sachidananda Adiga Association of insulin resistance with liver biomarkers in type 2 diabetes mellitus Nitte University 1,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
40 Dr. Medha Shankarling Immunocyto chemistry evaluation of EGFR2 and ALK1 markers in non small cell lung carcinomas. Nitte University 2,50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
41 Dr. Akshata C Alva

Dr. Sricharith Shetty

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Dermatology

Association of Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A-I Ratio, with Insulin Resistance in Type 2 diabetes mellitus Nitte University 2,50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
42 Dr. Rajesh V. Predicting the sensitivity or resistance to targeted therapy for lung cancer through a non-invasive, point of care approach using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction Nitte University 3,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
43 Dr. Srinidhi Rai Impact of blood sample collection using different tubes on glucose levels: a preliminary study Nitte University 10,000/- 2 yrs 2015
44 Dr. Swathi Acharya Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity of coriander seed essential oil in wistar albino rats. Nitte University 50,000/- 2 yrs 2015
45 Dr. Ankeeta Menona Jacob Evaluation of seroconversion rates of hepatitis b vaccination among medical students in a tertiary care hospital in Karnataka Nitte University 1,05,000/- 2 yrs 2015
46 Dr. Nikhil.S.Shetty Characterization and multilineage differentiation of stem cells derived from human dermal skin Nitte University 2,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
47 Dr. Divya Bhargavan Effect of Withania somnifera extract on cyclophosphamide induced testicular toxicity Nitte University 75,000/- 2 yrs 2015
48 Dr. Priyanka Dsouza
Rent
Global Information System and Ovitrap assisted mapping of vector breeding and early warning signs for vector borne disease in Attur Kemral, Mangalore Nitte University 1,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
49 Dr.Vijith Shetty Prognostic value of HER-2 over expression in metastatic gastric cancer Nitte University 2,00,000/- 2 yrs 2015
50 Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary B.
Establishment and Expression of Markers in Stem/Progenitor Cells from Human Tympanic Membrane Nitte University 1,00,000/- 1 yr 2015
51 Dr. Manjunath R Kamath Influence Of Bispectral Index Monitoring On Isoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration In Off Pump Cardiac Surgeries Nitte University 20,000/- 1 yr 2015
52 Dr. Suchetha Kumari N. Association between heat shock protein 70 (HSPA1A) and glycemic index levels in gestational diabetes mellitus Nitte University 1,10,000/- 1 yr 2015
53 Dr. Rajendra Holla Safety, Efficacy and cost effectiveness of Ibutilide in Cardioversion of Atrial Flutter and Fibrillation Nitte University 1,10,000/- 1 yrs. 2015
54 Dr. Sajitha K Assessment of her2/neu by immunohisto chemistry (ihc) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (her 2 fish) in breast cancer – a comparative study Nitte University 1,10,000/- 1 yr 2015
55 Dr. Girisha. B.S Epicardial fat thickness and carotid intima media thickness in patients with psoriasis vulgaris -a case control study. Nitte University 1,20,000/- 1 yrs. 2015
56 Dr. Damodara Gowda K M Perinatal programming of adult health- a prospective observational study Nitte University 1,10,000/- 1 yrs. 2015
57 Dr. Michelle Mathias Cervical Acid Phosphatase Detection : A guide to abnormal cells in cytology a screening for cervical cancer with correlation with conventional PAP smear and histopathology. Nitte University 90,000/- 1 yrs 2015
58 Dr. Basan Gowda Sharanappa Kurkalli Comparative Characteristics Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived From Reamer-Irrigator Aspirator, With Iliac Crest Bone Marrow And Evaluation Of In-Vitro Quality Parameters Prior To Clinical Use Nitte University 2,00,000/- 3 yrs 2015
59 Dr. Sukanya Shetty Association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs6415084, rs10945682 and rs6919346 of lpa gene with serum lp(a) levels and risk of cardiovascular disease –a cross sectional study Nitte University 1,64,800/- 3 yrs 2015
60 Dr. Veena Shetty Characteristics of enteric pathogens isolated from diarrheal and environmental samples Nitte University 2,00,000/- 3 yrs 2015
61 Dr. Rathika D Shenoy
PG: Ms. Archana P Anil
Assessment of Health Status and Salivary Cotinine in Young Children Exposed to Household Tobacco – An Analytical Study Nitte University 10,000/- 6 months 2015
62 Dr.Tirthal Rathnakar Rai
PG: Mr. Basavaraj M Dyavannavar
Blood lead levels in cosmetic users and non users Nitte University 1,00,000/- 6 months 2015
63 Dr. Amith Ramos
PG: Ms. Teena Jabir
Morphological study of coronary sinus and its valve (thebesian valve) Nitte University - 6 months 2015
64 Dr. Kishan Prasad HL
PG:Ms. Nimmy Maria Dasan
Study of lipid profile in patients with leiomyoma –A case control study Nitte University - 6 months 2015
65 Dr. Vimal Kumar
PG: Ms. Irene Rose .A.
Co-infection of Chikungunya with Dengue in South Canara District Nitte University - 6 months 2015
66 Dr. Shravan Rai
PG: Ms. K Sucheta Rao
The Efficacy of the International Prostate Symptom Score Nitte University 10,000/- 6 months 2015
67 Dr. Swathi Acharya
PG: Ms. Akshitha Sai Ragam
Prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions in cardiac intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study Nitte University 3,000/- 6 months 2015
68 Dr. Deepa B
PG: Mr. Lakshmanan.S
Role of coconut water on anxiety and gaba levels in wistar albino rats Nitte University 10,000/- 6 months 2015
69 Dr. Rekha Rai
PG: Mr. Vishan Shetty
Use of mobile phones in a healthcare setup- boon or bane? Nitte University 10000/- 6 months 2015
70 Ms. Divya Bhargavan
PG: Ms. Rosmitha Paulose
Effect of Punica granatum fruit extract on learning and memory in rats Nitte University 10000/- 6 months 2015
71 Dr. Suchetha Kumari N
PG: Ms. Nandana Muralidharan
Evaluation of thyroid dysfunction among type 2 Diabetic Patients. Nitte University 10,000/- 6 months 2015
72 Asha Pai.K.B
PG: Ms.Induja A Kumar
Seroprevalence of hepatitis b surface antigen (hbs ag) among patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore, Karnataka Nitte University - 6 months 2015