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Ongoing-Research Projects

Sl. No. Department Title of the Project Scope of the Project Sponsoring/Funding Agency Principal Investigator Start Date End Date Duration (Months) Total Amount (Lakhs) Status
1 Biochemistry Association of Serum vaspin and plasma adiponeetin in patients with subclinical and overt hypothyroidism. Self Dr. Chandrakanth K H - 01-02-2024 01-02-2026 36 - Ongoing
2 Biochemistry Effect of saraca asoca and Aloevera on biochemical parameters in laterozole induced wistar albino rats Self Mrs. Rakshitha M N - 01-10-2020 01-10-2024 36 - Ongoing
3 Biochemistry Effect of saraca asoca and Aloevera on biochemical parameters in laterozole induced wistar albino rats Self Mr.Pramod N J - 01-10-2020 01-10-2024 36 - Ongoing
4 Public Health Dentistry Assessment of occupational stress, oral health status and treatment needs among armed reserve police personnel in Shivamogga city: a cross sectional study. Occupations like police, with unique stressors, can impede oral hygiene practices, affecting oral health. Police work's demanding nature, with operational and organizational stressors, can contribute to heightened psychological distress. Dental health of the Armed Reserve Police personnel has a significant impact on their operations since the untreated oral conditions can result in increased rates of disease and non-battle injury. No Dr. Deepakraj K C 18-04-2024 18-04-2026 24 NIL Ongoing
5 Public Health Dentistry Assessment of oral health status, treatment needs and utilization of dental services among residents of Kommunalu village, Shivamogga: a cross sectional study. A systematic approach for gathering oral health information and utilization of dental services within rural communities and to access oral health condition and related factors among the residents of Kommunalu village, Shivamogga. No Dr. Beebi Ayesha 18-04-2024 18-04-2026 24 NIL Ongoing
6 Microbiology Maternal colonization with Group B Streptococcus; Serotype distribution and Virulence genes detection in rural area. RGUHS Faculty Grant Dr. Ramya S R 01-12-2022 01-11-2024 24 Rs 6,00,000 Ongoing
7 Microbiology Nasopharyngeal colonization of Streptococcus pneumoniae among vaccinated under 5 years children RGUHS STS Arnav Vidudala 01-01-2024 01-03-2024 3 Rs 15,000 Ongoing
8 Microbiology Detection of Carbapenemases by carbapenem inactivation method (CIM) & Colistin broth disk elution method in multi-drug Gram-negative bacilli Institutional Dr. Kiran Kavatagi 01-01-2023 01-01-2025 24 - Ongoing
9 Microbiology Strengthening the quality of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Surveillance using Automated Antimicrobial WHO funding Dr. Swaroopa 01-01-2024 01-12-2025 23 - Ongoing
10 Microbiology Clinico mycological profile of dermatophytosis at SUIMS Shivamogga Institutional Dr. Sadiqa 01-07-2022 01-06-2023 23 - Ongoing
11 Pediatrics Reducing noise in neonatal intensive care unit: A quality improvement initiative None Dr. Darshan R 01-01-2024 01-05-2024 5 0 Ongoing
12 Orthopaedics Unravelling the diagnostic potential of serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein [COMP] in knee osteoarthritis. Self Dr. Shishir S M 01-03-2023 01-03-2025 24 - Ongoing
13 Microbiology Assessing the in vitro susceptibility pattern of sulbactam-durlobactam against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A novel beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination. Self Dr. Ramya S R 01-05-2023 01-05-2025 24 - Ongoing
14 Community Medicine Workplace bullying among LGBTQ community residing in Shimogga district: A cross-sectional observational study. Self Dr. Shwetha T M 01-07-2023 01-07-2025 24 - Ongoing
15 Psychiatry A cross-sectional study to assess the general mental well-being and perceived stress among students of medical college in South India. Self Dr. Harisha Delanthabettu 01-02-2023 01-02-2025 24 - Ongoing
16 Biochemistry Lipid profile in PCOS: A case-control study. Self Dr. Sridevi V 01-04-2023 01-04-2025 24 - Ongoing
17 Oral Pathology and Microbiology Interrelationship of intelligence quotient with caries in children: A community-based study. Self Dr. Shruthi Dharmappa, Dr. Mithun 01-06-2023 01-06-2025 24 - Ongoing
18 Oral Medicine and Radiology A comparative study on efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation pharmacotherapies in myofascial pain: A randomized study. Self Dr. Varsha Patel G B, Dr. Suma M S 01-08-2023 01-08-2025 24 - Ongoing
19 Oral Pathology and Microbiology The role of salivary lactate levels in assessing the severity of septic shock. Self Dr. Shruthi Dharmappa 01-05-2023 01-05-2025 24 - Ongoing
20 Prosthodontics Comparative evaluation of compressive strength and dimensional changes of type 3 and type 4 gypsum products using various water sources along with temperature. Self Dr. Harini K S 01-09-2023 01-09-2025 24 - Ongoing

Completed-Research Projects

Sl. No. Department Title of the Project Scope of the Project Sponsoring/Funding Agency Principal Investigator Start Date End Date Duration (Months) Total Amount (Lakhs) Status
1 Community Medicine Mental Distresses among health workers due to COVID duty during the second wave in Shimoga - Dr. Shwetha T M 12-07-2021 20-08-2021 1 month - Completed
2 Community Medicine Awareness and practice of menstrual hygiene: A study among female students of private medical college, Shivamogga; cross-sectional study - Dr. Shwetha T M 08-11-2021 02-12-2021 1 month - Completed
3 Community Medicine Post-traumatic stress disorder in COVID-19 patients - Dr. Shwetha T M 27-12-2021 29-12-2021 1 month - Completed
4 Community Medicine COPTA Compliance Assessment Survey for Section 4, Section 5, Section 6(a) & 6(b), and Section 7, 8 & 9 of COPTA 2003 in 14 Districts of Karnataka - Dr. Divakar Nayak S 01-09-2020 01-02-2021 6 months 6,40,000 Lakhs Completed
5 ENT & HNS Singh, A., Manjunath. & Singh, H. Relationship of sphenoid sinus to adjacent structures in South India: a retrospective cross-sectional study. Egypt J Otolaryngol 38, 8 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-021-00191-w - Dr. Manjunath K Jul-2021 Dec-2021 6 months - Completed
6 ENT & HNS Singh, A., Manjunath, K. & Singh, H. Assessment of Variations in Sphenoid Sinus Pneumatization in South Indian Population. Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery Vol.29 No.3 December, 2021. https://doi.org/10.47210/bjohns.2021.v29i3.489 - Dr. Manjunath K Jul-2021 Dec-2021 6 months - Completed
7 Anatomy Comparative study between different modes of learning among 1st year medical students in a private medical college - quantitative and qualitative analysis - Dr. Vasudha T K 2022 January 2022 September 9 months - Completed
8 Community Medicine Awareness and date of practice of menstrual hygiene - Dr. Shwetha T M 06-11-2021 05-01-2022 3 months - Completed
9 Community Medicine Assessment of PTSD among COVID patients admitted in a private medical college: A cross-sectional study - Dr. Shwetha T M 06-09-2021 05-11-2022 3 months - Completed
10 Community Medicine Knowledge regarding COVID vaccination among medical students and interns - Dr. Shwetha T M 06-03-2022 05-02-2022 3 months - Completed
11 Community Medicine Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among pregnant women - Dr. Shwetha T M 05-01-2022 06-03-2022 3 months - Completed
12 Community Medicine Profile of tuberculosis patients and treatment outcomes in 2021-2022 at designated microscopic center, SUIMS, Shivamogga - Dr. Shwetha T M 18-04-2022 10-06-2022 2 months - Completed
13 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study to assess awareness and usage of health apps among medical students - Dr. Shwetha T M 18-04-2022 10-05-2022 1 month - Completed
14 Community Medicine Cross-sectional study on hypertension medication compliance - Dr. Shashikala N 31-10-2022 20-11-2022 1 month - Completed
15 Community Medicine Impact of gadgets on ocular health among high school students in Shivamogga. - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 03-10-2022 25-12-2022 3 months - Completed
16 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study to assess menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Shivamogga school. - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 18-04-2022 10-06-2022 2 months - Completed
17 Community Medicine Knowledge, attitude, and practice about immunization among mothers in urban areas in Shivamogga. - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 03-10-2022 25-12-2022 2 months - Completed
18 ENT & HNS Surgical outcome of nasal bone fractures following closed reduction with external nasal splinting. - Published Dr. Manjunath K 01-03-2001 01-09-2022 7 Months - Completed
19 ENT & HNS Effects of cigarette smoking on sensorineural hearing impairment in aged patients. - Published Dr. Manjunath K 01-03-2001 01-09-2022 7 Months - Completed
20 ENT Evaluation of improvement in chronic rhinosinusitis after endoscopic sinus surgery using Sino-Nasal Outcome Test/22 (SNOT 22) symptom score. - Published Dr. J Sarah Bai Mar-2001 01-09-2022 7 Months - Completed
21 ENT Hearing Screening in High-risk neonates using Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission. - Published Dr. J Sarah Bai Mar-2001 01-09-2022 7 Months - Completed
22 Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Profile of deaths due to drowning in a tertiary care center located along the seashore and river bank. __ SELF Dr. Shashikanth Naik 1st April 2021 1st Jan 2022 12 NIL Completed
23 Microbiology In vitro susceptibility pattern of lefamulin against Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA - a novel pleuromutilin. __ RGUHS STS Manoj T 01-01-2022 01-04-2022 4 Months Rs 15,000 Completed
24 Pediatrics Comparative evaluation of structured clinical long case examination with traditional long case examination for clinical competence assessment in pediatrics. Due to subjectivity, traditional long cases present challenges in assessing clinical acumen. Implementing the Objective Structured Long Examination Record to tackle these concerns presents practical challenges. These challenges lead to considering the Structured Clinical Case Examination (SCCE) as a middle ground. How does the clinical competence assessment in pediatrics differ when using a Structured Clinical Long Case Examination compared to a Traditional Long Case Examination (TLCE)? Self Dr. Vinayaka G 01-12-2021 01-03-2022 4 Months 0 Completed
25 Anesthesia Comparison of oblique axis with short axis approach for ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous cannulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. - - Dr. Manjunath B N 01-01-2023 01-02-2024 12 - Completed
26 Public Health Dentistry Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Forensic Odontology among dental students in Shivamogga city: A Cross-sectional Study. Worldwide, forensic odontology has taken huge steps in methodological advancements. In India, this field is still behind in this concern. Therefore, the need for proper knowledge and awareness of forensics among interns and postgraduate students is important for understanding the importance of dental investigation with forensic odontology. NO Dr. Deepakraj K C 02-02-2024 13-04-2024 24 Months, 10 Days NIL Completed
27 Public Health Dentistry Effectiveness of black pepper oil and eucalyptus oil aromatherapy on tobacco smokers: A randomized control trial. Cigarette smoking contributes as a significant contributor to mortality worldwide, so exploring whether aromatherapy of oils would help people to support smoking cessation without relying on pharmaceutical intervention. NO Dr. Beebi Ayesha 04-02-2024 10-04-2024 2 Months, 6 Days NIL Completed
28 Public Health Dentistry Envisioning the future; exploring undergraduate dental students' perceptions and attitudes towards the integration of artificial intelligence in dentistry. To assess the knowledge about the emerging technology of artificial intelligence in dentistry among dental students. NO Dr. Bhakti Sadhu 05-03-2023 25-09-2023 6 Months NIL Completed
29 Ophthalmology Evaluation of the effectiveness of a new technique for treating pterygium. - Published Dr. Aishwarya S 01-01-2023 01-02-2024 12 Months - Completed
30 Ophthalmology Study of ocular manifestations in patients with systemic diseases. - Published Dr. Aishwarya S 01-01-2023 01-02-2024 12 Months - Completed
31 Community Medicine A cross sectional study on dietary practices and knowledge of nutrition among doctors and PG’s (working in a tertiary health care center). An integrated view among doctors and PG’s SUIMS, Shivamogga - NIL Dr. Shwetha T M 11-09-2023 03-12-2023 3 months - Completed
32 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study to assess the attitude of undergraduate students towards research - NIL Dr. Shwetha T M 27-03-2023 18-06-2023 3 months - Completed
33 Community Medicine District mental health program - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 26-12-2022 30-01-2023 1 month - Completed
34 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study to assess nomophobia among medical students of Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 26-12-2022 19-03-2023 3 months - Completed
35 Community Medicine Tobacco influence on health and socio-economic status of urban and rural adult population in Shivamogga district - NIL Dr. Shashikala N 22-05-2023 13-08-2023 3 months - Completed
36 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study on awareness of diabetic retinopathy among type 2 DM patients in the field practice area in Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences - NIL Dr. Shashikala 11-09-2023 03-12-2023 3 months - Completed
37 Community Medicine Diagnosis algorithm for DR & Ped-TB - NIL Dr. Shashikala 27-03-2023 18-06-2023 3 months - Completed
38 Community Medicine Prevalence of insomnia in young adults - NIL Dr. Shashikala 27-03-2023 18-06-2023 3 months - Completed
39 Community Medicine A sectional study on health care providers' perspective in the role of nursing in the hospital and patient safety. An integral view among doctors, nurses, and interns of SUIMS, Shivamogga - NIL Dr. Bhagyashree 11-03-2023 30-02-2023 1 month 2 months Completed
40 Community Medicine A comparative study on behavioral approach towards cervical cancer screening among women of Karnataka & Illinois using health belief model - NIL Dr. Bhagyashree 27-03-2023 18-06-2023 3 months - Completed
41 Community Medicine A cross-sectional study to assess sedentary behavior and its association with depression, anxiety, and stress levels among medical students of SUIMS, Shivamogga. - NIL Dr. Bhagyashree 11-09-2023 03-12-2023 3 months - Completed
42 Community Medicine COPTA Compliance Assessment Survey for section 4, section 5, Section 6(a), & 6(b) and Section 7, 8 & 9 of COPTA 2003 in 20 Districts of Karnataka. - The Union South-East Asia Dr. Divakar Nayak S 01-07-2022 01-03-2023 9 months 11,35,500 Completed
43 Emergency Medicine An observational study of patients presenting with hypotension/shock to the emergency room by applying the RUSH protocol. To assess the effectiveness of implementing RUSH protocol in hypotension/shock. - NIL Dr. Santhosh K B 01-03-2022 01-02-2023 12 months - Completed
44 ENT & HNS Manjunath K, Mohan S Kumar, et al. Comparison between amphotericin B and posaconazole as consolidation therapy in invasive fungal sinusitis (mucormycosis). International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 841-848. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0021 Competed/Published Published Dr. Manjunath K Aug-2023 Jan-2024 6 Months - Completed
45 Microbiology (Medical Education) Impact of short podcasts (5-15 minutes) before lecture classes on undergraduate medical students' learning outcomes. - NIL Dr. Chandrika S 06-08-2023 15-10-2023 2 months - Completed

Research Team

SI.No Name Designation Qualification
1 Dr. Nagendra S President MBBS,MD
2 Dr. Lata R Telang Dean MBBS,DGO,MBA
3 Dr. Vinaya Srinivas Executive Director MBBS,DCP
4 Dr. Suresh B S Dental College Principle BDS,MDS
5 Dr. Ramya S R Member Secretary MBBS,MD
6 Dr. Kashinath R T Member M.Sc.,PhD
7 Dr. Shivananda Nayak Member M.Sc.,PhD
8 Dr. Vikram S Kumar Member MBBS,MD
9 Dr. Sujith Halappa Member MBBS,MD
10 Dr. Praveen Kumar Devarabhavi Member MBBS,MD,DM
11 Dr. Balu P S Member MBBS,MD
12 Dr. Shwetha T M Member MBBS,MD
13 Dr. Shivakumar M C Member MBBS,MD
14 Dr. Shishir S M Member MBBS,MS
15 Dr. Shreyamsa Member MBBS,MS,M.Ch
16 Dr. Lakshmi K S Member MBBS,MS
17 Dr. Shruthi D K Member BDS, MDS, PGDFAO, Ph.D.
18 Dr. Pramod Krishna B Member BDS,MDS
19 Dr. Bhakthi J Sadhu Member BDS,MDS,PG Diploma
20 Dr. Suma MS Member BDS,MDS,PGDPCG
21 Dr. Manjunath Badni Member BDS,MDS
22 Dr. Shivakumar T P Member BDS,MDS
23 Dr. Anubhav jannu Member BDS,MDS
24 Dr. Divakar S Nayak Member MSW,Ph.D
25 Mrs. Tintu Mathew Member MSc

Funded Research Projects – Ongoing

SI.No Department Title of the project Sponsoring/funding agency Name of the Investigator Start Date End Date Duration in months Total Amount Sanctioned (in lakhs)
1 Microbiology Maternal colonization with Group B Streptococcus; Serotype distribution and Virulence genes detection in rural area. RGUHS Faculty Grant Dr. Ramya S R
Dr. Mohammed Imran
Dr. Kiran Kavatagi
Dec-2022 Nov-2024 24 6,00,000
2 Microbiology Nasopharyngeal colonization of Streptococcus pneumonia in vaccinated under 5 years children RGUHS /STS Arnav vidudala Dr. Ramya S R Dec-2023 Feb-2024 3months 15,000

Funded Research Projects – Completed

SI.No Department Title of the project Sponsoring/funding agency Name of the Investigator Start Date End Date Duration in months Total Amount Sanctioned (in lakhs)
1 Biochemistry Glucose uptake alterations induced by cholesterol inclusion on to erythrocyte membrane
(ICMR-STS-ID-2016-01867)
ICMR-STS Prajwal P
Dr. R T Kashinath
2016 2016 2 10000
2 Biochemistry Effect of diallyl disulpide (dads) on glucose utilization in diabetic erythrocytes
(ICMR: 2018-00275)
ICMR-STS Aishwarya Rao
Dr. Prashanth J
2018 2018 2 10000
3 Biochemistry Influence of medium cholesterol concentration on erythrocyte membrane cholesterol levels
(ICMR-STS-ID-2018-04531)
ICMR-STS Praveen kumar A L
Dr. Chandrakanth
2018 2018 2 10000
4 Community Medicine COPTA Baseline Survey-2017-18 (The Cigarettes & other Tobacco Products Act)- 2003, in Shivamogga District, Karnataka. The Union South-East Asia Dr. Latha R Telang Feb-2019 Mar-2019 2 45,000
5 Community Medicine A Baseline Prevalence of Tobacco Users in Shivamogga District, Karnataka – 2018-19 (all the 7 taluka’s were included) State Tobacco Cell Dr. Divakar Nayak S Mar-2019 Mar-2019 1 39,739
6 Community Medicine To study and list out the tobacco free school in Shivamogga State Tobacco Cell Dr. Divakar Nayak S Mar-2019 Mar-2019 1 39,739
7 Oral Pathology & Microbiology Gender Identification by 3 Dimensional Analysis of Maxillary Canine using Dental scanner. RGUHS Dr.Shruthi D K 2019 2021 24 3,00,000
8 Orthopedics The cumulative value of hba1c on the prevalence of adhesive capsulitis : a prospective study
( RGUHS-UG 20MED379 )
RGUHS-STS Monish M R
Dr. Suresh B S
Sep-2020 Dec-2020 3 15000
9 Community Medicine End Line Survey to Assess the Compliance to COTPA – 2003 in Shivamogga, City for the Tobacco Free City Initiative – 2020 MAYA, Bangalore Dr. Divakar Nayak S Feb-2020 Mar-2020 2 35,000
10 Community Medicine COPTA Compliance Assessment Survey for section 4, section 5, Section 6(a), & 6(b) and Section 7, 8 & 9 of COPTA 2003 in 14 District of Karnataka. The Union South -East Asia, Dr. Divakar Nayak S Sep-2020 Feb-2021 6 6,40,000
11 Oral Pathology & Microbiology Dentocure ( Dentocure Automatic tooth brush for Kids with special needs) DST Aishwarya
Dr.Shruthi D K
2020 2021 12 2,50,000
12 Oral Pathology & Microbiology Double edged sword: conservative functions of Bio Glue in the healing of tooth extraction wounds RGUHS Akshitha
Dr.Shruthi D K
Dr. Pramod
2020 2021 12 15,000
13 Pediatric Dentistry The correlation of salivary amylase with glycaemic control in type ii diabetes mellitus patients RGUHS Rohit
Dr. Shruthi D K
Dr. Suresh B S
Dr. Sridevi V
2020 2021 12 15,000
14 Microbiology In Vitro Susceptibility Pattern Of Lefamulin Against staphylococcus Aureus And Mrs - A Novel Pleuromutilin RGUHS STS Manoj T
Dr. Ramya S R
Jan - 202 2 Apr - 202 2 4 15,000
15 Orthopedics Association Of Serum Estradiol And Testosterone With Hip Fractures In Elderly Men. RGUHS STS Chiranth K
Dr. Shishir S M
Jan - 202 2 Apr - 202 2 4 15,000
16 Community Medicine COPTA Compliance Assessment Survey for section 4, section 5, Section 6(a), & 6(b) and Section 7, 8 & 9 of COPTA 2003 in 20 District of Karnataka. The Union South -East Asia, Dr. Divakar Nayak S July - 202 2 Mar - 202 3 9 11,35,500

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