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Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2010 – 11 under the faculty of Medicine (Post Graduate) Sr. No.

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M.D. Anatomy 1

Estimation of stature from Hand Length and Length of Fingers.

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Morphometric study of the Nasal Parameters in Western Maharashtra Population.

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A morphometric study of Arch of Aorta and its branches in cadavers.

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A study of morphometry of human trachea in cadavers.

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A study of external carotid artery in cadavers. A morphometric study of the right atrioventricolar valve in cadavers. Estimation of stature from cephalo-facial anthropometry in Maharashtrian population. Measurement of the thickness of Ligamentum Flavum and its correlation with age and gender - An MRI study. A cadaveric study of meniscal and tibial plateau dimensions. Anthropometric study of proximal and distal femoral geometry in maharashtrian population and its clinical application Study on Gross Anatomy and histology of Inferior vena cava and its anatomical variants. Morphological study of the Thyroid Gland. Effect of consanguinity on congenital defects. A Morphometric study of human tricuspid valve and variations of chordae tendineae and papillary muscles of right ventricle. Study of Sexual Dimorphism in first and second cervical vertebrae in Maharashtra Population. Morphological study of Basilar Artery, its Branches and Variations in Human Cadavers. Histogenesis of human fetal urinary bladder.

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Study of histogenesis of human fetal kidney. Anatomical evaluation of various cardiac dimensions by transthoracic echocardiography. Study of sexual dimorphism in humerus by multivariate analysis in Marathwada region. Gross anatomical and angiographical variations in coronary arteries in Maharashtra state.

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Odontometric investigation of mandibular canines in sex determination.

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Clinico-Anatomical study of female infertility using common investigative procedures.

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M.D. Anatomy 24

Clinico-Anatomical study of Placental Histology and Fetal outcome in Hypertensive pregnancies.

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Sexual Dimorphism in Human Mandible.

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A study of Hystero-salpingographic Features of Uterus and Fallopian tubes in Infertile Women.

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The Study of Pelvicaliceal System in Adult human kidney.

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Determination of sex of human hip bone.

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Effect of Aspartame on myocardium of mice - A histological study.

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Effect of Immobilization stress on spermatogenesis of Swiss albino mice.

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M.D. Physiology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Nerve conduction studies, Autonomic function tests and reaction time in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Study of Nerve conduction Velocity in Right and Left Handed Persons. Study of nerve conduction velocity, Brainstem auditory evoked potentials, Visual evoked potentials reaction time, MMSG testing and autonomic function tests in Thyroid Disorders. The study of Audiovisual reaction time, Audiogram and Hemodynamics in different phases of Menstrual Cycle. Gender differences in effects of cognitive stress on working capacity Comparative study of physical fitness parameters of working women and homemakers aged 20-40 years. Comparative study of cardiovascular autonomic responses in children of diabetic and non-diabetic parents in the age group 18-25 years. A Comparative study of visual and auditory reaction time in resident doctors before and after 24 hours emergency duty. Study of physical fitness in cricket players in Mumbai. Determining the norms for aerobic capacity in healthy young Indian population aged 18-25 years. Comparative study of auditory and visual reaction time in normal young Indians and players of Indian sports KHO-KHO and KABADDI. Comparative study of pulmonary function tests in young athletes and non-athletes and its co-relation with body mass index. Effect of different musical tempo on post exercise recovery and VO2 Max in young adults. Assessment of autonomic functions in smokers. Effects of caffeine on exercise performance in normal young adults. A comparative study of choice reaction time in schizophrenic patients and normal individuals. A comparative study of nerve conduction studies in patients of rheumatoid and normal subjects. A study to determine the correlation between body fat content and maximum aerobic capacity in healthy medical students.

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An assesment of Oesophageal motility in patients of Diabetes Mellitus.

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Effect of advanced normal pregnancy on pulmonary function tests.

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Comparison of lipid profile, BMI, Waist-Hip ratio in physically trained adults and sedentary adults.

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M.D. Physiology 22

Correlation of pulmonary function tests with anthropometric indices and body composition in young healthy individuals.

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Clinical and Electrophysiologic evaluation of Peripheral Neuropathy in a group of HIV - Infected Patients.

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Event related potentials in Athletes compared to healthy age matched subjects.

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Effect of continuous training and interval training on VO2 max and plasma lactate values in football players. Effect of pranayam on VO2 max and plasma lactate levels. A comparative study of effect of cigarette smoking on glycated hemoglobin. Comparative study of anthropometric and hemodynamic parameters in school going children of low and high / middle socio-economic status.

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Sympathetic function tests in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

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Effect of Yoga on cardiorespiratory parameters in adult males. A Study of pulmonary function test, diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxide and hematological parameters among petrol pump workers and healthy people. Comparison of pulmonary function tests & diffusion studies among various sportsmen with that of sedentary persons. A study of cold pressor response in children of hypertensives. Study of serum lipid profile and effect of smoking on semen parameters in infertile men. Effects of formalin on pulmonary functions in medical students in gross anatomy laboratory. Effect of Raja Yoga meditation on Nerve conduction and Cardiopulmonary functions in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Nerve Conduction study and reaction Time in Recently Diagnosed and Untreated Hypothyroidism. Study; of Electroencephalogram, Autonomic functions and lipid profile in Raja Yoga Meditation. The study of total antioxidant power and oxidative stress in seminal plasma of human male subjects and its relation to semen quality. A study of blink reflex alteration in patients of hypothyroidism & type-2 diabetes mellitus - A case control study.

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M.D. Biochemistry Effect of DL-Glyceraldehyde and 2-Deoxy glucose on liver and kidney function in mice with Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma Cells. To study the anticarcinogenic effect of DL-Glycerldehyde and 2- Deoxy glucose in Ehrlich ascites tumor bearing Mice and their effect on Glycolysis.

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Study of Lipid profile, Lipoprotein [a] & apoprotein in Chronic kidney disease.

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Study of Insulin Resistance in Hypothyroidism.

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Study of serum lipid profile in Helicobacter pylori infection. Study of arginase in acute Coronary syndrome. Study of Alterations in Inflammatory and Cell membrane parameters in Oral Cancer. Study of various Oxidative markers in pregnancy induced hypertension. To study insulin resistance indices, serum high sensitivity C-Reactive protein and serum lipid profile in polycystic ovary syndrome as cardiovascular risk predictors. Evaluation of maternal high sensitivity C-Reactive protein and thyroid function tests in severity of preeclasmpsia as the predictors of adverse pregnancy outcome.

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Study of serum antioxidant and C-reactive protien level in pre-eclempsia. Study of antioxidant and lipid peroxidation status in post menopausal women.

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The Role of Ischemia Modified Albumin & HS-CRP in Type - II Diabetes Mellitus.

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Study of Lipid Profile and Urinary Protein to Creatinine Ratio in Pre Eclampsia. Evaluation of immunomodulatory effect & therapeutic role of filarial antigens on the development of type 1 diabetes. Oxidative stress & CRP in hypertensives - A case control study.

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M.Sc. Biochemistry Sr. No. 1 2 3

Approved Title of Dissertation A study of biochemical parameters in patients with organophosphorus poisoning. A study of high sensitive C-Reactive protein (hs-CRP) and paraoxonase 1 activity in essential hypertension. A study of changes in biochemical parameters in patients with chronic generalised periodontitis.

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M.D. Pathology 1

A retrospective and prospective analysis of cerebellar space occupying lesions: A clinicopathological, Imaging and Histopathological Correlation.

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Fine Needle aspiration cytology of Head, Face and Neck Region.

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Utilization of Histograms in Routine Practice.

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Histopathological study of Lesions of Fallopian Tube.

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Clinical Pathological study of tumours and tumour like lesions of the Uterine Cervix.

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Clinico Pathological study of Prostatic Lesions.

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Clinicopathological correlation of splenic lesions.

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Clinicopathological study of metastatic lesions of central nervous system.

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A study of bone marrow pathology at autopsy.

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Analysis of primary gastro intestinal tract malignancies in young adults.

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Analysis of colonic biopsies in chronic colitis. Cardiovascular Pathology in medicolegal cases. A study of kidney biopsies.

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Pathology of pancreatic masses: An eight years study.

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Histopathological studies of endometrium in infertility. Interpretation of pediatric renal biopsies. Histopathological interpretation of pheochromocytomas / Paragangliomas. Cytomorphologic study of thyroiditis and its clinical correlation. A study of malignant esophageal neoplasms.

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Fine needle aspiration cytology in seropositive / HIV positive (Human Immunodeficiency virus positive) patients 3 years study.

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Analysis of neuropathological spectrum of lesions in temporal lobe epilepsy.

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Significance of platelet volume indices and platelet count in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

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Pattern of cancer occurrence in a tertiary care hospital.

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Quantification of IgG4 plasma cell in ulcerative colitis. Evaluation of bone marrow at autopsy - A pilot study in Indian subpopulation.

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Malaria: An Autospy Analysis.

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Detection and follow up of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C positive healthy voluntary blood donors in a tertiary care hospital blood bank.

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Evaluation of kidney biopsy - A 12 year study.

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M.D. Pathology 29

Study of Histomorphological spectrum of breast diseases - In a tertiary care centre of Mumbai.

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Quality control assessment of blood components in a blood bank at a tertiary care hospital.

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Three year analysis of pap smear and hisopathological correlation.

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Abnormal uterine bleeding due to structural pathology in female genital tract - A clinic pathological study in tertiary care centre.

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Utility of Hematological parameters in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis.

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Chronic renal failure - An autopsy study. Liver pathology in pregnancy - An autopsy study. Analysis of Hematolymphoid disorders at autopsy - A 7 years study. A clinicopathological study of inflammatory lesions of nose and paranasal sinuses.

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Clinicopathological evaluation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies.

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Study of histopathological spectrum in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding. Study of clinical, imaging and histopathology of bone lesions. Utility of nuclear morphometry in Fine Needle Aspirate Cytology smears to differentiate benign lesion from malignant tumours of the breast.

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A study of the role of Immunohistochemistry with p63, AMACR and MIB-1 in proliferative lesions of the prostate.

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A Clinico-pathological study of salivary gland tumours. Application of multiplex reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction for identification of acute leukemia associated translocations - A pilot study. Role of Flow Cytometry in the Diagnosis of Lymphoid Neoplasms. Immunohistochemistry based study of NF k-B in colorectal carcinoma - An analysis of 50 cases. Correlation of aquaporin 1, 4, 9 and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) with histomorphological prognostic markers and proliferation index in primary central nervous system tumours. Pathology of appendicitis: A critical appraisal.

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Histopathological study of prostate Biopsy. Clinicopathological evaluation of soft tissue tumor.

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Clinical and cyto-histological correlation of cerebro-spinal tumours.

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M.D. Pathology 52

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Evaluation of CSF in meningitis: A critical appraisal. Histopathological evaluation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies in functional dyspepsia patients. Pathology of placenta in HIV/AIDS.

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Histopathological study of lesions of Gallbladder.

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Fine needle aspiration cytology study of lesions of thyroid gland. Clinicopathological profile of patients with malaria.

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Role of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of head and neck masses. Haemostatic abnormalities in Solid Malignancies.

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Clinico-pathological study of Tumors of Eye and Ocular Adnexa. Clinicocytological study of Neck Lesions. Clinicopathological study of Lesions of Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses. Clinicopathological correlation of Papulosquamous Lesions. Descriptive study of the Hematological Parameters with special reference to the total Leucocyte count and Platelet count in cases of Malaria in all age groups. Significance of Serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level in Prostate Pathology in Elderly Men. Argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions (AgNORs) as a proliferative marker in various breast lesions.

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Histopathological study of Papulosquamous lesions of skin.

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Morphological typing of extranodal lymphoma with immunohistochemical studies. Study of haematological profile in thalassemia patients with reference to high performance liquid chromatography. Coagulation study in clinically diagnosed cases of acute disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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Bone marrow trephine biopsy in diagnosing haematological disorders.

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Application of fluorescent microscopy for improved detection of acid fast bacilli sputum smear preparation. Prevalence of sickle cell disease in students.

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The study of coagulation profile in patients of pregnancy induced hypertension.

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Cation exchange high performance liquid chromatography for screening of haemoglobinopathies in patients attending pathology central lab at OPD. Clinicopathological study in abonormal vaginal bleeding at Dr. S.C.G.M.C. Nanded.

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Clinicopathological study of Ovarian Lesions.

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Clinicopathological Correlation of Head and Neck Lesions.

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M.D. Pathology 79 80 81 82 83

Evaluation of role of cytodiagnostic techniques and toluidine blue in detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions. Clinicopathological study of Soft Tissue Neoplasms in Rural Population. Morphological Spectrum of Prostatic Lesions - A Clinicopathological Study. Clinicopathological study of Lymph Node in HIV infected patients. Cytopathology of Cervico-Vaginal Infections: A Prospective and Retrospective study in women attending gynaecology clinics.

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Hematological parameters in patients receiving Anti Retroviral Therapy.

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Study of fine needle aspiration of thyroid according to the bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology.

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Evaluation of cell block technique in cytodiagnosis of body fluids.

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A Study of liver lesions on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology. To study the Utility of fine Needle Aspiration Cytology In Lung and Mediastinal Lesions. Study of Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Needle Biopsy in Bone Lesions.

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Cytopathologic Analysis of Spinal Lesions.

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Study of course of Sickle cell Disease. Pattern Analysis in the Cytologic Diagnosis of Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Masses. Infections in Sickle Cell Disease.

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Study of histologic profile of Psoriasis.

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Significance of platelet parameters in cases of iron deficiency anemia. An audit of fresh frozen plasma usage & study of the effect of fresh frozen plasma transfusion on international normalized ratio (INR).

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M.D. Microbiology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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Identification and Characterization of Mycobacteria isolated from Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis. Detection of Carbapenemases in clinical isolates of Klebsiella Pneumoniae by Phenotypic Screening and Confirmatory methods. Surveillance of pathogens & their resistance patterns in urinary tract infection in HIV infected persons. Bacterial bloodstream infections in HIV infected individuals. Association of HLA with HIV 1 transmission in serodiscordant couples. The prevalence of parasitic infections among school children. Diagnosis of pediatric tuberculosis with special reference to Polymerase Chain Reaction and Urinary Lipoarabinomannan assay. Carbapenem resistance mechanisms in clinical isolates of enterobacteriaceae in a tertiary care hospital. Concurrent evaluation of two diagnostic methods: Polymerase chain reaction and conventional techniques for extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Clinical correlation and laboratory diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. Comparison of serological and molecular methods for diagnosis of Dengue fever and correlation with clinical course of illness. Comparison of different sputum processing methods for smear microscopy to detect pulmonary tuberculosis. A Case - Control study of fungal flora in stools of HIV Positive and HIV Negative subjects with and without diarrhoea. Study of surgical site infection amongst orthopedic patients in tertiary care hospital. Comparison of culture and antigen detection methods from cerebrospinal fluid for the diagnosis of acute pyogenic meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae type b. Study of diagnostic utility of serology in the diagnosis of Typhoid fever. Detection of carbapenemases in isolates of Enterobacteriaceae by phenotypic methods. In vitro activities of various antimicrobials alone and in combination with colistin against Carbapenem - intermediate or - resistant Acinetobacter baumanii. To study the hepatitis B virus genotype distribution and prevalence of cancerpredicting precore and basal core promoter mutations in hepatitis B infected patients. A comparative Study Between Conventional Drug Susceptibility Testing And Line Probe Assay For The Detection Of Isoniazid And Rifampicin Resistance In Isolates Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis At A tertiary Health Care Centre.

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M.D. Microbiology 21

A study of metallo-beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from a tertiary care centre.

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To study the incidence of dengue and chickungunya coinfection.

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Opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients.

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Phenotypic characterization and biofilm detection of staphylococci isolated from clinical specimens.

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Rapid drug susceplibility testing of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: Utility of 2, 3, 5 Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride. Profile of aerobic bacteria causing wound infection & their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. Prevalence of HIV-Tuberculosis co-infection in rural set up. Study of mycological species and their sensitivity pattern in onychomycosis. Study of metallo beta lactamases (MBLs) at a tertiary care hospital. Clinico-Microbiological study of keratitis in patients attending Ophthalmology OPD. Clinicomycological Study of Dermatophytosis. Characterization of clinical isolates of Candida albicans. Comparative study of community and nosocomial uropathogens with special reference to virulence factors in E.Coli. Study of Organisms causing Surgical Site Infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility. Studies on Aeromonas responsible for the cause of diarrhea. Comparison of various in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing methods in Candida isolated from clinical specimens. Prevalence of β-lactamases & their co-expression in gram negative bacilli isolated from invasive sites of patients admitted in tertiary care hospital of Central India. Use of blood agar for isolation of Mycobacteria from pulmonary and extrapulmonary samples & its comparison with Lowenstein Jensen medium. Laboratory diagnosis of helicobacter pylori infection in endoscopic biopsy samples of dyspeptic patients: A hospital-based diagnostic accuracy study. Study ESBL resistance pattern in tertiary care hospital.

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M.D. Pharmacology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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A drug utilization study of Psychotropic drugs prescribed in the Psychiatry Outpatient Department of a tertiary care hospital. A study to Evaluate the effect of Clarithromycin alone and in combination with Glibenclamide on Blood sugar level in New Zealand Albino Rabbits. Evaluation of the Antiseizure Activity of Omeprazole in Albino Rats. An evaluation of drug utilization and awareness about anti diabetic medication in diabetic patients attending the endocrinology OPD at a tertiary care hospital. A prospective observational study to evaluate prescription patterns and factors affecting drug use in geriatric hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospital. Assessment of effectiveness & impact on quality of life of different treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Fixed Dose Combinations-Determination of their usage by prescription audit & a critical appraisal of their rationality. Evaluation of the protective effects of Indian Medicinal Plants against Doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity. Evaluation of effects of Mandurabhasma on structural and functional integrity of small intestine in comparison with ferrous sulphate using an experimental model of iron deficiency anemia. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory effect of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Angiotensin converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in an experimental model of acute inflammation in rats. Evaluation of Analgesic activity of Allopurinal and Febuxostat in experimental analgesic models in mice. Evaluation of effect of Telmisartan & Olmesartan on depression in mice. To evaluate the anticonvulsant effect of Nebivolol in an experimental model of convulsions in mice. Effect of Tamsulosin on blood glucose level in euglycemic and Alloxan induced diabetic rats and its interaction with Glibenclamide. A prospective observational study to evaluate the pattern of adverse drug events in cancer patients receiving anti-cancer agents in a tertiary care hospital. Experimental study to evaluate the antinociceptive activity of Fluoxetine and its interaction with Naloxone and Ondansetron in mice. Prospective study of prescription pattern of antibacterial agents in medical intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. A comparative study of the effects of losartan, amlodipine and atenolol on metabolic parameters in non-diabetic hypertensive patients. Prospective analysis of drug estimations in patients of epilepsy. Comparative wound healing potential of Milk, Phenynoin, Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Growth Factor: An Animal study.

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M.D. Pharmacology 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory effects of extract of Holoptelea integrifolia and / or Argyreia speciosa in animal models. Evaluation of adaptogenic property of Terminalia chebula, Ocimum sanctum and Eclipta alba in comparison with Melatonin: An animal study. Evaluation of role of Vitamin D supplementation in pre-diabetics and recently diagnosed patients of type-2 diabetes mellitus. Evaluation of Lipid lowering ability of Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe combination as compared with Atorvastatin Monotherapy. Comparison between Nebulized ‘Salbutamol and Ipratropium’ versus ‘Salbutamol Alone’ in the treatment of acute Bronchial Asthma. Effect of Torsemide and Frusemide on Quality of Life In Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. To compare and evaluate the efficacy and safety of Thiocolchicoside + Paracetamol and Tolperisone + Paracetamol in patients suffering from painful muscle spasms. – A prospective study. A prospective, randomized, open, comparative, parallel, 2-arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Zofenopril Vs. Enalapril in patients suffering from essential hypertensions. A prospective controlled, randomized, double blind, comparative, parallel, 2-arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of epalrestat SR (150 mg) in patients suffering from (peripheral) diabetic neuropathy. Study of antiulcer and antioxidant activity of Telmisartan and Candesartan in experimentally induced gastric ulcers in rats. “Evaluation Of Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory Activity And Antioxidant Potential Of Peroxisome Proliferator – Activated Receptor γ (PPAR γ) Agonists.” An Experimental study. Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory activity of Aegle Marmelos (Bael) in rats: an experimental study. Effect of Lagenaria siceraria fruit extract (bottle gourd) on hepatotoxicity induced by antitubercular drugs in albino rats: An experimental study. The irrational fixed dose combinations in the indian drug market - An evaluation of prescribing pattern using WHO guidelines. Effect of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin on psychomotor performance tests and blood sugar level in healthy volunteers. Comparison of efficacy and safety of telmisartan and losartan and their effect on lipid profile and cardiovascular parameters in patients of mild to moderate hypertension. Evaluation and Comparative study of hypoglycemic activity of aloe barbadensis miller with oral hypoglycemic drugs (Glibenclamide, Metformin) in rats. Study of clinical profile in patients with adverse cutaneous drug reaction.

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M.D. Pharmacology 39

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A prospective, randomized, double-blind, comparative study of efficiency, tolerability & adherence of once-monthly regimen of oral lbandronate & Residronate in post menopausal osteoporosis of old & new leprosy patients at a rural leprosy centre. Comparitive study on the effects of antihistaminics on psychomotor performance & quality of life in patients & healthy human volunteers – A double blind placebo controlled study. Pharmacovigilance of antiepileptic drugs in pediatric patient receiving antiepileptic drug therapy in rural population visiting tertiary care hospital. Evaluation of antiplatelet aggregation activity of aspirin and clopidogrel in patients of acute coronary syndrome: in the scenario of antiplatelet drug resistance.

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M.D. Forensic Medicine

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Study of Cranial sutures and its correlation for age estimation in age group of 25-70 years. Estimation of age from roentgenographic study of root development of mandibular third molars in comparison with radiological age of wrist joint. Medico-legal study of deaths in industrial area: Retrospective and prospective.

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Medicolegal Aspects Of Head Injuries In Vehicular Accidents.

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Study of Unnatural Death in Female: With Special Emphasis on Dowry Death. Estimation of age-at-death by macroscopic examination of Spheno-Occipital Sutures. Pattern of fatal injuries in vehicular accidents.

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A study of violent asphyxia deaths resulting due to constricting force around neck with special reference to internal injuries to neck structures.

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Patterns of Mechanical injuries in Clinical Forensic Medicine Practice: A Two Year Prospective study.

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Exploration & application of cheiloscopy among the inhabitants of Central India in view of establishment of different aspects of identification with forensic ideology.

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Estimation of age from knee joint & ankle joint by radiographic assessment of epiphyseal fusion of related bones in population of Central India.

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A prospective autopsy based study of sudden natural nontraumatic deaths in a rural district set-up.

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M.D. General Medicine 1

An Epidemiological and Socioeconomic investigation of HIV.

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Clinical profile and outcome of Geriatric Patients in critical care

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Evaluating new risk factors and prognosis in young patients with myocardial infarction. Clinical corelation of high sensitive C - Reactive Protein (HsCRP) with acute Myocardial Infarction. A study of Clinical profile of Chikunguniya Fever. Study of Incidence of Heart Failure due to coronary artery disease in Diabetics against Non-Diabetics. Clinical profile and emergency management of patients presenting with atrial fibrillation. To study clinical profile of patients with systemic sclerosis and mixed connective tissue disease with predominant systemic sclerosis and their response to drugs including immunomodulators with a follow up one year. Association of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) with first line and second line anti – retroviral therapy (ART). Effect of Anticonvulsant drugs on lipid profile. Comparison of clinical profiles of patients with acute coronary syndrome of the age above and below 40 years. To study the effects of desmopressin and Prednisolone on thrombocytopenia in adult patients with malaria and leptospirosis. Study of Organ dysfunctions in patients of adult Thalassemia. Study of detection of spondyloarthropathies in young patients with chronic back pain. Study of clinical and biochemical profile of diabetes mellitus in young adults. To study investigation profile & outcome of febrile patients with cardiac dysfunction in ICU. Aetiological, clinical and metabolic profile of hypocalcaemia in adults. Outcome of patients admitted for acute myocardial infraction with hyperglycemia at presentation in intensive care unit. Evaluation of cardiac dysfunction in patients with HIV / AIDS. Clinical profile of critically ill obstetric patients admitted in MICU. Autonomic, cognitive and olfactory dysfunction in parkinson's disease. Prospective observational study of aetiopathogenesis, clinical profile and Metabolic parameters in women with epilepsy.

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Prospective observational study of etiopathogenesis, clinical profile and in hospital outcome in patients with seizures in medicine intensive care unit. The study of rheumatic manifestation of Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C infection. Observational study of clinical profile and short term outcome in cases with Aortoarterities. Study of CNS infections in HIV patients and its co-relation with CD4 count. Study of clinical profile of metabolic syndrome and association of plasma procalcitonin with its components. Clinical profile of organ dysfunction in severe sepsis. Assessment of Nutritional status in patients with ESRD on dialysis. Assessment of acute dyspnea in patients with renal dysfunction and validation by NT PRO BNP levels to differentiate left ventricular dysfunction from renal causes. Study of cardiovascular profile in ESRD patients. Sleep study and clinical profile of patients with coronary artery disease. Analysis of value of positron emission tomography-computed tomography scanning in patients with undiagnosed prolonged pyrexias. Clinical profile of cognitive disorders in HIV I patients on HAART. Clinical, Immunological and Virological profile of HIV patients on second line antiretroviral therapy. To study the ultrasound features of hand joints among rheumatoid arthritis patiens in clinical remission To determine the correlation of capillary blood glucose with venous blood glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients admitted in ICU of a large tertiary care hospital. Comparison of carotid intimal thickening in patients with HIV infection on art and not on art. Statin use and its association with myopathy: A cross sectional studies at tertiary care centre. To study the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in stroke and association of chronic kidney disease in relation to discharge outcome among stroke patients. To study the prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis of liver and its correlation with blood ammonia levels. To compare the efficacy toxicity profile of methotrexate – leflunomide combination with that of methotrexate – sulfasalazine – hydroxychloroquine in 50 patients of rheumatoid arthritis. Neurological manifestation in malignancy.

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Profile of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients of chronic kidney disease and renal transplant recepients. Relationship of Vitamin D and Parathyroid hormone with body composition in 100 postmenopausal women. To study spectrum of CSF changes in febrile Encephalopathy. Study of the profile of infections in post renal transplant patients in a tertiary care centre. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and its corelation with vitamin B12 and homocysteine levels. Clinical profile of diabetic foot and its relation with microbiological spectrum and diabetic control. Clinical and Therapeutic Profile of patients with Atrial Fibrillation in valvular heart disease with special reference to treatment modalities with HIFU and Radiofrequency Ablation. Study of Cardiac autonomic neuropathy and its correlation with retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical profile of acute ischemic stroke with special reference to transcranial doppler. Study of Cardiac Abnormalities in HIV patients. Study of upper Git Symptoms in case of chronic renal failure and its endoscopic correlation and study of incidence of H.Pylori infection in CRF. An application of transcranial doppler in symptomatic and asymptomatic elderlys. Clinical profile and outcome of leptospirosis. A Clinical study of functional dyspepsia and upper gastro intestinal endoscopy. Study of Clinical Profile of Refractory Epilepsy. Predictive validity of cardiac biomarkers (LDH, SGOT, CRP, CPK-MB, Troponine – T, MPO, Carbonyl Protecin Level) in acute myocardial infraction. Tuberculosis in Elderly. Study of clinical profile of chikungunya patients with special reference to arthritis. Study of prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients undergoing the coronary angiography by the ATP – III & IDF criteria. Study of clinical profile of dilated cardiomyopathy & corelationship with ECG & 2D ECHO findings. Evaluation of serum Uric Acid in essential hypertension. Ventilator associated pneumonia a prospective study. Clinical study of thrombolysis in acute Myocardial Infarction with special reference to ECG and ECHO.

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Prevalence of coronary artery disease and different risk factors in different communities.

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Clinical profile of Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke.

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Clinical profile of Nutritional Anaemia with special reference to Cardiovascular effects.

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Clinical profile of Thyroid Disorders.

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Role of early 2 D echocardiography in patient with acute myocardial infraction in correlation with electrocardiography and clinical presentation. Presentation and outcome of patients requiring short term Haemodialysis in intensive care unit. A study to evaluate correlation of blood sugar level and glycosylated haemoglobin at the time of admission with severity of acute coronary syndrome in diabetic patients.

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To study the Hepatopathy in Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

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Diagnostic role of adenosine deaminase in ascites.

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To study the prevalence of bundle branch blocks as a prognostic indicator in patients of acute myocardial infarction.

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Role of C-reactive protein estimation in acute ischemic stroke.

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Clinico-microbiological assessment of patients of community acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients.

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Assessment of Clinical profile and acute renal failure associated with snake bite.

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Study of clinical profile of swineflu (H1N1) patient in teaching and tertiary care hospital.

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Follow up of HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) under “ART centre”

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Study of complications of severe neuroparalytic snake bite and role of ventilatory management in severe neuroparaytic snake bite.

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Clinical profile of Venous Thrombosis at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Latur.

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Study of Serum Cholinesterase level in Organophosphorus poisoning patients on Ventilatory Support.

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Clinical profile of Malaria with special reference to Thrombocytopenia. Epidemiological study of cardiovascular system diseases with special reference to tobacco use. Study of Pattern of Dyslipidemia in Chronic Renal Failure.

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Evaluation of treatment failure (Ist line drugs) in Patients on ART.

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A study of 2D-Echocardiography and Doppler Parameters in Type – 2 Diabetic subjects without Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities.

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Clinical and Echocardiographic evaluation of Right ventricular function in patients of first acute inferior wall Myocardial infarction with or without right ventricular myocardial infarction.

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A study of Hematological Manifestations in patient with HIV infection and it's corelation with CD4 count.

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Study of Mitral valve disease with special reference to left atrial clot.

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The study of Hematological profile in Malaria.

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Study of acute renal failure in intensive care unit.

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Study of impact of renal dysfunction on outcome of acute myocardial infarction.

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In-Hospital outcome of acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) in correlation with 'Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infraction' risk score.

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Study of C – Reactive Protein in Patients of C.O.P.D.

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Study of gall bladder disorders in sickle cell disease.

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Clinical study of Acute Renal Failure in Malaria.

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Risk factors, clinical presentation, practice patterns and outcomes of stroke in women as compared with men.

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Thyroid dysfunction in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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Thrombocytopenia in Acute Febrile illness.

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Study of hs CRP values and CIMT in acute coronary syndrome.

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Treadmill test in type 2 diabetics asymptomatic for ischemic heart disease.

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Accuracy of history & physical examination for detecting acute myocardial infarction: A hospital-based diagnostic accuracy study.

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Prevalence of hypertension in a rural community of Central India.

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in students of medical college-An observational study.

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M.D. Paediatrics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Changing trends in plasmodium vivax infection in children. Thrombocytopenia in paediatrics age group - A clinico etiological study. The study of Anthropometric measurements of new born in relation to their gestational ages. Attribution of meconium stained amniotic fluid in Antenatal, Intranatal and Postnatal Period. Study of incidence and clinical profile of Gastroesophageal reflux in children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Study of bilirubin rebound after phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice. Clinical spectrum, microbial profile and drug sensitivity of urinary tract infection in children below 12 years. Hearing Assessment in children below 1 year of age with bacterial meningitis admitted in tertiary care hospital. A study of clinical profile and outcome of patients presenting with acute respiratory illness admitted to pediatric intensive care unit of tertiary care teaching hospital. A study of comparison between conservative management / blood transfusion among severe anemia patients with malaria at a tertiary care centre. A study of clinical profile of childhood asthma in a tertiary care hospital. A study of parental perceptions of their child’s asthma: management and medication use. Factors influencing the prognosis of epilepsy in children. Thrombocytopenia in children – A study of clinical and biochemical profile, risk of bleeding and therapeutic outcome. Evaluation of Pharmacokinetics of Antimalarial Drugs in Children. Quality of life in HIV infected children. Optimal breastfeeding practices – are they a myth of reality (An observational survey). Diverse clinical presentations of plasmodium vivax malaria and clinical and laboratory correlates of the severity of clinical presentation. Clinical and laboratory correlates of the severity for Dengue fever in children. A comparison of scoring systems for prediction of mortality in a Pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary care centre. Clinico-Etiological profile of neonatal seizures in teritary care centre.

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Current status of clinical and pasitological response to chloroquine in vivax malaria in children. Correlation of stavudine based fixed drug combination (FDC) and CD4 counts in HIV infected pediatric age group. Assessment of non-traumatic Coma in Pediatric patients using Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Four Score. Open labeled randomized controlled study to assess clinical efficacy of levosalbutamol in non asthmatic children with prolonged acute cough (cough > 7 days). Use of Anthropometric measurements to differentiate between babies of low birth weight and normal birth weight. A study of vitamin C status in children with transfusion dependent beta thalassemia major. A study of clinical spectrum of tuberculosis in HIV infected children and its correlation with who clinical and immunological staging. Study of seasonal variation in onset and relapse of steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children. Study of visual – perception Problems in children with learning difficulty. Study of myocardial function in post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis. A study of antenatal screening for beta thalassemia trait for the prevention of birth of children with Thalassemia Major. “Postnatal Outcome of Antenatally Detected Renal Malformations” Use of T-piece resuscitator in neonatal resuscitation. A study of the use of central venous access devices and their complications in paediatric age group. The use of early babble CPAP as the initial mode of management of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates. Incidence of Rota virus infection among children upto 2 years presenting with diarrhea. To study the lipid and glucose abnormalities in HIV infected children and effect of antiretroviral therapy. To study the Spectrum of Organisms Causing Nosocomial Infections in Children Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Predictive ability of predischarge serum bilirubin level for risk of significant hyperbilirubinemia in the first postnatal week in healthy term & near term neonates. Study of predictors of short term outcomes in neonates with respiratory distress.

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To study and evaluate the impact of antenatal advice and counselling on breast feeding followed by early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of delivery and sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months.

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A study on clinical profile of malaria in children.

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Prevalence of Vitamin ‘D’ deficiency in children diagnosed to have active tuberculosis.

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Clinical study of Dysmorphism syndromes and Congenital Anomalies in Second Trimester Pregnancy Losses, Pregnancies Terminated after sonographic diagnosis of congenital anomalies and still births.

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A Cross Sectional Study (CHILD DEATH AUDIT) to analyze the cause of deaths in children below 5 years admitted under the discipline of Pediatric medicine and to identify the preventable and avoidable factors contributing to the death.

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Clinical profile of childhood tuberculosis and outcome of DOTS therapy under revised national tuberculosis control programme at Government Medical College & Hospital.

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Iron Unresponsive – Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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To study the comparative efficacy and safety profile of paracetamol and ibuprofen in paediatric age group (6 months – 18 years)

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Study of outcome of primary drugs started as paediatric DOTS at city tuberculosis centre Solapur.

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Clinical study of scorpion sting envenomation in relation to treatment and complication in paediatric age group. To study Nutritional status of Anganwadi Children in Solapur City.

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Role of Synbiotics in N.I.C.U.

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To study the role of Zinc supplementation in low birth weight infants.

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Clinical and etiological profile of acute febrile encephalopathy in children. Role of phenobarbitone in the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in LBW neonates.

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Effect of oral zinc supplementation on the growth of preterm and IUGR infants.

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Study of Intrauterine Growth Restricted Newborns (I.U.G.R.): Its Incidences, causes & effects.

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Study of long term effects of Hydroxyurea Therapy in Children with Sickle Cell Disease.

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Prevalence and risk factors of wasting in Children aged 6 months – 5 years in urban slums.

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Assessment of Accuracy of Simplified Score for Assessing Gestational Age in NewBorns At a Tertiary Care Hospital.

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Randomized Control Trial of Efficacy of Diclofenac Suppository Vs Paracetamol suppository in Management of Acute Febrile encephalopathy’s in Children.

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Study of clinicopathological changes in Neonates BORN to mothers with P.I.H. (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension) in a rural set up Hospital.

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A Study of Etiology, onset, clinical manifestations, outcome on Neonatal Seizures & its relation with EEG & Neurosonographic findings.

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Study of risk factors for congenital heart diseases in children at rural hospital of central india. Clinical profile of Malaria in Children.

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M.D. Community Medicine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A cross sectional study on air pollution related morbidities among exposed population in high polluted area in an urban area. Domestic Violence against women : An assessment of female patients admitted due to domestic violence, Hospital based study A longitudinal study to assess magnitude: Ergunomical aspects and preventable factors for musculoskeletal disorders in computer users. Comparative study of 'Z' Score and composite index of anthropometric failure with IAP classification in measuring malnutrition among under five children in urban community. Assessment of Malnutrition among adolescents with BMI and MUAC. A study of determinants of alcohol dependence and successful deaddiction in patients attending deaddiction clinic of tertiary care centre. Longitudinal study to determine correlates of ante natal care activities compared with pregnancy outcomes amongst women registered in ante natal clinic in an Urban Health Centre. To study epidemiological factors in gender violence against women in reproductive age group reporting to gender resource centre and perceptions of health providers regarding gender violence in a tertiary care centre. A study of epidemiological determinants influencing health and health care amongst women domestic workers in the city of Mumbai. Study of epidemiological determinants influencing health and health care amongst the construction workers in the city of Mumbai. A longitudinal study to assess cost incurred by the patients undergoing treatment for TB at DOTS centre located in an urban slum community. A longitudinal study to assess the effect of nutritional intervention on undernourished adolescent girls from municipal schools in a metropolitan city. Role, responsibilities,scope and work facilitations – perspectives of Asha workers at PHC. A study to assess the effectiveness of the training intervention on diagnostic, management and referral practices of private practitioners for tuberculosis and their involvement in DOTS programme in an urban slum area. A epidemiological study to assess the sexual health knowledge, misconceptions, practices and prevalence of STI/HIV among young unmarried men attending an urban health centre, in Urban slum of Mumbai. An epidemiological study of Hypertension in young population of age 20 to 40 years in an Urban slum of Mumbai. An interventional epidemiological study of iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls in an Urban slum of Mumbai.

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An epidemiological study for assessment of risk factors of HIV/AIDS amongst out of school/college adolescents and young adult males (15-25 years) in slum areas of Mumbai. A cross Sectional study to Asses level of awareness and utilization of Reproductive and child health services in mothers and children in Urban slum population of Mumbai. Study on impact of different IEC packages on awareness about HIV/AIDS among the adolescent males (14-19yr) in schools of an Urban slum of Mumbai. Impact of behavior change communication intervention on reducing the risk factors of type 2 diabetes among adults in a tribal field practice area of community medicine department of teaching hospitals. A comparative study of assess the efficacy of rapid malarial antigen test versus peripheral blood smear for diagnosis of malaria. A longitudinal study of compare growth and morbidity pattern between infants exclusively breastfed with those who were not, in early infancy (0-6 months) To study the impact of shift duties to health problems, work performance and social problems in staff nurses at tertiary care hospital. Outcome of early diagnosis and prompt treatment on the incidence of malaria. A Case Control Study on Body Composition of Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. A logitudinal study of domestic accidents in an urban field practice area of a medical college. An epidemiological study of depression in older adults of an urban field practice area of a medical college. A study of morbidity profile among industrial workers in an Ammunition Factory. Medico social profile of inmates of orphanages in an urban settings. An epidemiological study of disability status among geriatric population in rural field practice area of a medical college. Treatment compliance among newly diagnosed tuberculosis cases in continuation phase of an urban tuberculosis unit. Utilization of Reproductive and Child Health Care Services in rural and urban area of Shirur – A comparative study. Comparative study of various treatment modalities of Tuberculosis (with special reference to TB with HIV): dose response and duration response analysis and appraisal of diagnostic algorithm. Study of Health Profile of all cadres involved in judicial work, in a Municipal Corporation Area of Western Maharashtra, with special reference to Mental Stress Score and Job Satisfaction Scale. Evaluation of Vaccination coverage of infants and pregnant women by thirty cluster sampling technique – a comparative study.

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Study of health and Morbidity Profile of traffic policemen – A Comparative study. High risk pregnancy – assessment, interventions and outcome in rural area. Study of Overweight and Obese School Children. Study of Health Status of Adolescent girls in areas covered under Urban Health Centre. An epidemiological study of burn cases admitted in medical college and hospital, Aurangabad. An epidemiological study of factors influencing child sex ratio of an urban area. Study of factors affecting institutional and home deliveries with emphasis on role of accredited social health activist (ASHA) in maternal health services under National Rural Health Mission. Some Epidemiological factors related to fluorosis – a community based cross – sectional study. To study some aspects of national filaria control programme in a district of Maharashtra. Some aspects of reproductive morbidities among married women: A community based study. Cross – sectional study to assess the health and morbidity profile of Employees of a Thermal Power Plant. The profile of Anemia in Adolescent girls of rural community. Prevalence and Epidemiology of Overweight and Obesity Among Upper Primary School Children: A Cross Sectional Study. Epidemiology of Road Traffic Accidents: A Descriptive Study. Study of Health status of school going Adolescent Girls of District, Latur Epidemiological study of protein energy malnutrition among rural children less than six year of age in field practice area of rural health training centre-Murud. Prevalence of Childhood asthma in school children and assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of teachers regarding it. Study of prevalence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Adults above 30 years.

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Study of Prevalence of morbidities amongst inmates of Home for Aged.

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A Case Control Study of Risk Factors For Pulmonary Tuberculosis With Hospital Controls and Community Controls.

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A Study of some epidemiological factors for endemicity of malaria in Rural Block.

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To study prevalence of diabetes mellitus among school teachers of urban area.

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To study the prevalence of ‘at risk’ under – five children in a rural area.

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Prevalence of noise induced hearing loss in spinning mill workers. Study of prevalence of ARI and associated risk factors among under – five in an urban slum. Contraceptive practices in married females of reproductive age group in an urban slum. A study on quality monitoring of emergency obstetrics care and life saving anesthetic skills training for medical officers in selected states.

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A study on health profile of youth in rural Wardha. An epidemiological study of chronic respiratory morbidity among women (> 40yrs) in rural Wardha. An epidemiological study of acute respiratory illnesses & diarrheal diseases among under 5 year children in rural Wardha. A Study on treatment seeking practices of families for illness of under five children in rural Wardha.

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M.D. Psychiatry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Study of Cognitive impairment in patients with major depressive disorder. Psychiatric comorbidity in patients of Bronchial Asthma. Phenomenology of Depression in HIV Patients. A comparative study of factors associated with treatment resistant depression. Psychiatric aspects of refractory temporal lobe epilepsy before & after epilepsy surgery. Study of spirituality and satisfaction with life in elderly individuals with subjective memory complaints. Psychopathology, quality of life, coping mechanisms and burden of disease in patients of rheumatoid arthritis. Awareness and understanding of own disorder in children suffering from attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder and specific learning disabilities and their relation to various factors including locus of control and self-esteem-an exploratory study. Comparison of quality of life, Psychopathology, Perceived stress and perceived social support in patients of diabetes treated with insulin versus oral hypoglycemic. Efficacy of bi-temporal, right unilateral and bi-frontal ECTs and memory changes associated with these treatments in patients of DSM-IV-TR diagnosed schizophrenia: A comparative study. Study of patients indulging in self injurious and suicidal behavior attending general hospital psychiatric outpatient department. Study of effect of co-administration of metformin along with olanzapine on changes in body weight, waist circumference, fasting blood sugar and lipid profile in patients suffering from schizophrenia. Memory changes post Electroconvulsive therapy. A cross-sectional study of relationship of personality profile of medical students with their academic performance in preclinical and clinical years of medical education. To evaluate Amygdala and Hippocampus volume changes in cases of alcohol use disorders with abstinence. A Study of insight in patients of Schizophrenia. A study of the psychiatric referrals for fitness for work. A study of psychiatric morbidity in cases of deliberate Self Harm. A study of the quality of life in patients of Schizophrenia. Study of Psychiatric Morbidity in Perimenopausal Women Effect of marriage on persons with schizophrenia: A case control study.

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M.D. Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Prospective randomized comparative study of efficacy and safety of Oral prednisolone and narrow band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy in Generalized Cutaneous Lichen Planus. Clinicalpathological correlation of periorbital hyperpigmentation A randomized, prospective, comparative study to assess the safety and efficacy of diphencyprone in stable localized (>40% scalp area) alopecia areata and compare it with intralesional steroids. Comparison of narrow band UVB and azathioprine with narrow band UVB in treatment of vitiligo. Comparison of narrow band UVB monotherapy and combination of acitretin with narrow band UVB in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. Randomised controlled trial to compare the efficacy of cultured versus non cultured melanocyte transfer in the management of stable vitiligo. A study of Epidemiology, Etiological factors and clinical profile of periocular hyperpigmentation. Randomised control trial of comparision between efficacy of azathioprine and methotrexate, in Psoriasis. Study of homologous auto implantation therapy for treatment of multiple warts in patients attending the dermatology out patients department. Study of Co-morbidities associated with the Psoriasis. Study of clinical features and investigations in patients with connective tissue disorders with special reference to cutaneous manifestations. Clinico-Pathological & Direct Immunofluorecsence study of Immunobullous Disorders. Pattern of Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in patients attending the STI clinic in a tertiary care hospital. Safety and efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) in mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis in agricultural workers of central part of India by Patch test.

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M.D. Pulmonary Medicine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Study of association of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus with sleep disorders. Study of Bronchial Hyperreactivity in Chronic Asthma. Study of Atypical Mycobacterial infections among HIV Seropositive Patients. Retrospective and prospective analysis of fluro deoxy glucose positron emision tomography (FDG PET) scan in benign and malignant Pulmonary conditions. Prevalence of hypothyroidism in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Clinical profile of pulmonary hypertension in a tertiary care centre. Study to compare the role of ventilator graphics (Waveforms and Loops) in relation to clinical parameters in management of patients with acute respiratory failure on mechanical ventilator. To study the effect of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery on lung functions. Misdiagnosis of COPD as Bronchial Asthma and vice versa in patients more than 40 yrs of age. Correlation of bode index with extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among patients attending tertiary care centre. To study clinical profile of lung cancer at tertiary care centre. Study of sleep Apnea by Polysomnography in obese patients attending tertiary care centre. Evaluation of sleep pattern in various respiratory diseases. Arterial blood gas analysis in various respiratory diseases. Prothrombotic biomarkers in patients with Obstructive sleep apnea.

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Comparative study of efficacy of INJ. Phenol & INJ. Botulinum toxin type a in cerebral palsy spastic diplegia.

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Study of plantar foot pressure distribution & measurement in diabetic foot.

M.D. Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion Sr. No.

Approved Title of Dissertation Detection & identification of platelet-associated allo-antibodies by a solid-phase modified antigen capture Elisa test (MACE) in patients transfused with multiple units of platelet concentrate. Analysis of maternal and neonatal factors that influence the nucleated and CD34+ Cell yield in umbilical cord blood.

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M.D. Hospital Administration Sr. No. 1 2 3 4

Approved Title of Dissertation A study of costing of In-Vitro fertilzation procedure at assisted reproductive treatment centre of a tertiary care hospital at pune. A study of satisfaction survey of patients attending the service OPD of a tertiary care hospital located at pune with a view to recommend measures to enhance patient satisfaction. A study on hospital acquired infection in intensive care unit of tertiary care hospital. A Study of Infection Control Practices of Workers in a Teaching Hospital at Pune.

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M.S. General Surgery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Role of PET scan in carcinoma breast. Comparative study of Laparoscopic total extra peritoneal inguinal hernia repair versus open Inguinal Hernia. Study of Surgical disease patterns in HIV Patients. Role of serum CEA in carcinoma breast. A prospective study of Blunt abdominal trauma. A prospective study of benign breast diseases in Indian females. A comparative study of laparoscopic Vs open appendicectomy. Significant value and therapeutic implications of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy for upper abdominal pain before cholecystectomy. Management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease: A review of medical and surgical management. Implementing fast track protocol in gastrointestinal surgeries for early ambulation and discharge from hospital. Epidemology and outcome of geriatric trauma at LTMGH trauma centre. Study of outcome of surgical treatment of trans-sphincteric fistula in ano by ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (lift) procedure (active comparator) as compared to Fistulectomy (Control). A prospective randomised comparative study of the efficacy and safety of percutaneous drainage by 20 Fr PVC catheter versus percutaneous drainage by pigtailing of a large amoebic liver abscess. A comparison between vessel sealing technique with conventional {MilliganMorgan} excisional haemmorhoidectomy. Prospective observational study of incidence of abdominal compartment syndrome in trauma and it’s causative factors. Epidemology and outcome of paediatric burn at LTMGH Burn care centre. Comparitive study of lateral internal sphincterotomy (Open technique), lateral internal sphincterotomy (Closed technique) and anal dilatation for fissure in ano. Choledochal cyst and its clinical presentation, investigations, modes of management complications and long term follow-up. A study of pattern of prevalence of hand injuries and their outcome in our patient population. Critical evaluation of efficacy of treatment of chronic anal fissure by botulinum toxin as compared to LSIS (Lateral Subcutaneous Internal Sphincterotomy). Clinical study of effectiveness and complications of T.U.R.P. in management of B.P.H. in present day scenario.

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M.S. General Surgery 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

A study of the correlation of preoperative MR fistulogram to per operative findings in cases of fistula-in-ano. A clinicopathological and radiological evaluation of neck swellings. Study of clinical presentation of pilonidal sinus and surgical treatment. Clinical study of Carcinoma Rectum. Study and comparision of the outcome of Diathermy versus Scalpel skin incision. A prospective study on recovery of tactile sensibility in split skin grafts. Evaluation of Oral Gastrografin as a decision making modality for sub acute small intestine obstruction. Critical analysis of outcome after hypospadias repair with or with out intermediate vascular cover of external spermatic facial layer. A comparative analysis of Holmium: YAG laser and swiss lithoclast in the clearance of ureteric stones at ureteroscopy. Clinicopathological study of benign disorders of extrahepatic biliary system. A critical analysis to evaluate outcomes in acute Limb Ischemia. Prospective complications following thyroid surgery. Clinical study of choledochal cyst. A clinical study of spectrum and management of exocrine pancreatic diseases. To compare outcome of fistulectomy and fistulotomy in treatment of low fistula in ANO. A clinical profile of Unilateral Hydronephrosis. A comparative study between open and laparoscopic appendectomy. Clinical profile and management of Diabetic Foot. Clinical profile and management of fissure in ANO. Surgical Management of Ulcer. Clinical profile and management of primary Vaginal Hydrocoele. Clinical study and management of Acute Intestinal Obstruction. A prospective comparative study of stoppa’s repair v/s Lichtenstein’s Meshplasty in Bilateral Inguinal Hernia. A study of modified triple test for Palpable Breast Mass in Females. Surgical Intervention in patient of Meningomyelocele with hydrocephalus, comparison of single and two stage intervention. A Comparative Study Of Open (Milligan-Morgan) Versus Closed (Ferguson) Hemorrhoidectomy.

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M.S. General Surgery 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

A Clinical Study of Lower Limb Ulcers and their Management. A prospective observational study of surgical management in patients with prostatomegaly. Incidence of staphylococcus aureus in elective surgery patients and its correlation with carrier state – a study in rural set up. An analytical study of clinicopathology & management of cervical Lymphadenopathy. Clinical Evaluation and Management of Cholecystitis. Management of Multi Nodular Thyroid Goiter. Clinicopathological study of carcinoma of buccal mucosa. Assessment of efficacy of topical steroids in management of phimosis in paediatric age group. Comparision of efficacy of tamsulosin, nifedipine, progesterone use in medical expulsion theory for management of mid and lower ureteric calulil a clinical study. Minimal incision thyroid surgery a comparitive prospective study with conventional thyroid surgery. Comparision of different treatment modalities for hemorrhoids in rural setup. A clinicopathological study of Lower Limb Ulcers in rural setup. Study of Volvulus of Sigmoid Colon. The role of Laparoscopy in management of Obstructive Jaundice. Study of Diagnostic and Therapeutic utility of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Necrotizing Fasciitis: Predisposing factors, presentations, management and prognosis. A study of single incision laproscopic appendectomy. A clinico pathological study and management of Breast Cancer. Study of Laparoscopic repair of Abdominal Incisional Hernia. Study of Intestinal Stomas. Comparative study of chest tube drainage with intrapleural urokinase versus thoracoscopic drainage for fibropurulent empyema in pediatric age group. Role of Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the management of morbid obesity. Study of Large Bowel Obstruction. A study of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy vs conventional four ports laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Near total thyroidectomy in nodular goitre.

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M.S. General Surgery 73 74 75 76

A Clinical study & management of inguino scrotal swelling in children. Critical evaluation of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), its clinical profile & comparative study of transurethral resection of prostate with freyers open prostatectomy. Single dose antibiotic prophylaxis in control of surgical site infection in clean surgeries.

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M.S. Orthopaedics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

To compare the results of operative and non-operative management of rotator cuff injury. To study the efficacy of philos plate for fixation of proximal humerus fracture compared to closed K-wire fixation for proximal humerus fracture. Comparative study of efficacy of local infiltration of platelet rich plasma vs steroid for treatment of plantar fascitis. The results of proximal femoral nailing in management of trochanteric fracture in adults. The effect of femoral component rotation and joint line displacement in clinical and functional outcome following total knee arthroplasty. Medial Tibial Bone Defects in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty : A case control study. Study of surgical management of Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis. Correlation between pre operative and post operative alignment of ankle on outcome of total knee replacement. Growth modulation for angulation deformity correction around knee joint in children using eight plate. A prospective cohort study of femoral Non-Union for Analysis of Etiological factors and success of different treatment modalities in terms of radiological, clinical and functional outcome. Study of outcomes of Thoracolumbar spine fracture treated with pedicular screws and rods. Distal third femur fractures treated by sirus nail. Evaluation of Result of Dynamic Hip Screw in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fractures. Cemented Bipolar Fixation in Sub capsular Neck of Femur Fracture. Evaluation of Result of Juxta-Articular Fractures fixed by Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis. Prospective study of distal femoral fractures treated with locking compression plates. Outcome of anterior decompression in patients with cervial disc lesions. Comparative study of locking plate versus interlocking nail in distal tibial fractures. Comparison of Two Fixation Techniques for Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures (Extramedullary versus Intramedullary)

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M.S. Orthopaedics 20 21 22 23

Prospective study of One Stage Anterolateral Decompression with Grafting and Posterior Instrumentation with Fusion for Tuberculosis of Thoracolumbar spine in Adults. Cauda Equina Syndrome-Comprehensive Review. To evaluate results of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis in the treatment of distal tibial fractures. To study management of displaced diaphyseal fractures of humerus in adults by open reduction and internal fixation using plate osteosynthesis techniques.

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M.D. Radiodiagnosis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Multidetector CT Evaluation of Congenital Heart Diseases with ECG Gated Biphasic Protocol In Paediatric Age Group. Role of CT Brain Perfusion study in evaluation of Traumatic Brain injury patients. Role of MR Perfusion in the assessment of intra-axial brain tumours. Role of MRI perfusion and spectroscopy in ring enhancing lesions in brain. Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. A study of the Spectrum of Imaging Findings of 3.0 Tesla Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Systemic Sclerosis. Study of role of MRI in evaluation of perianal fistulas. Study of utility of 3.0 Tesla Diffusion tensor imaging and fibre tractography in Neurological disorders. Study of role of 3 Tesla MRI & MDCT scan in abdominal tuberculosis. Study of role of 3 T MRI in evaluation of orbital pathologies. Multimodality imaging for characterisation of adnexal masses. Role of diffusion weighted MR imaging in differential diagnosis of focal hepatic lesions. MRI of the brain and optic pathway in primary open angle glaucoma to detect structural changes of optic pathway and to evaluate the occurrence of white matter hyperintensities. Triple phase CT Scan of Liver: Scan protocol modification to obtain optimal vascular and lesional contrast. Assessment of correlation between endometrial thicknes, time since menopause and histopathological diagnosis and an attempt to establish predictive value of ultrasonographic findings for endometrial malignancy. Doppler assessment of the forearm and hand pre and post radial artery harvesting in CABG. Transvaginal sonographic assessment of endometrium in post menopausal bleeding and its correlation with histopathology. The assessment of Magnetic Resonance Angiography versus Transcranial Doppeler in stroke patients.

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Role of diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging in focal liver lesions.

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Correlation of Hepatobiliary ultrasound findings with CD4 count and liver function tests in HIV positive patients.

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Evaluation of brain in HIV patients with magnetic resonance imaging.

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M.D. Radiodiagnosis 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

Evaluation of acute and chronic interstitial and diffuse lung diseases by high resolution computed Tomography. Descriptive study of different presentations of neck lesions using multislice computed Tomoragphy. Descriptive study of different presentations of HRCT Lungs. Comparative study of conventional sonography, Color Doppler and Spectral Doppler in Ovarian Tumors. Echo and MR correlation of congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. Angio-Embolisation of vascular Malformations and Haemangiomas. USG and Mamographic correlation in Breast Masses. Comparative study of Antenatal Ultrasound and MRI in congenital fetal Abnormalities. Multi Detector Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Mediastinal Masses. Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Neck Masses. Role of B scan in evaluation of posterior segment pathologies of Eye. Evaluation of intracranial tumors by computed tomography with histopathological correlation.

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M.S. Otorhinolaringology 1 2 3

The study of Double Breasting Technique in Tympanoplasty. Comparison between dissection method and coblation technique in Tonsillectomy. A clinical study of Fungal infection in Nasal Polyposis.

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Study of 30 cases of revision tympanomastoid surgeries. Neck abscesses a study of 30 cases. Role of MRI in endoscopic sinus surgery - A study of 30 cases. A study of factors affecting the surgical outcome and prognosis of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Efficacy of T-tube in treatment of perichondrial heamatoma (Heamatoma Auris) in comparison to simple incision and drainage. A study of the effects of anterior nasal packing on middle ear ventilation. Study of the structural and functional outcome of tympanoplasty. To study the effectiveness of DPOAE in early detection of Haemodialysis induced fresh hearing loss or worsening of previously existing hearing loss. Evaluation of Laryngotracheal alterations associated with intubation. Comparative study of outcomes of myringoplasty using fascia lata graft and other graft materials like temporalis fascia and targal cartilage - perichondrium graft. Comparative study of myringoplasty with temporalis fascia using underlay and overlay Technique. A comparative study of effectiveness of tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy over plain tympanplasty in cases of safe chronic suppurative otitis media.

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Clinical study of Nasal masses.

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A clinical study of deviated nasal septum and its association with maxillary sinusitis.

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A clinical study of Oral Premalignant Lesions. A Prospective Observational Study of Endoscopic Septoplasty and Surgical Outcome form 2010-12. Estimation of thiocyanate levels in Tobacco chewers and non chewers. The study of nasal cytogram in allergic rhinopathy. Study of correlation of clinical, radiological and operative findings in cases of cholesteatoma auris in rural area. Clinicopathological study of Deep Neck space Infection. Clinicopathological study of Oral Malignancy. Study of effect of Deviated Nasal Septum and its correction on Eustachian Tube Function and Middle ear Disease.

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M.S. Otorhinolaringology 26 27 28

A Comparative Study of Conventional Septoplasty versus Endoscopic Septoplasty. To study medical and surgical treatment in chronic Rhino sinusitis. Prospective study of sensory neural hearing loss in patients of head and neck cancers receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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M.S. Opthalmology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Correlation of visual field changes in relation to optic nerve head changes in patients with glaucoma. Ocular manifestation in closed head injury. Correlation of diabetic Maculopathy with Nephropathy, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and IHD. Analysis of neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (ND: YAG) laser procedure and its complications in managing posterior capsular opacification in patients with PMMA intraocular lenses. Treatment outcomes in the management of ocular chemical burns. Study of clinical features and management of fungal corneal ulcer. Comparative study of intraviteal injection triamcinolone acetonide versus intravitreal injection bevacizumab in diabetic macular EDEMA. Efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab in management of recalcitrant diabetic macular EDEMA. Optical coherence tomographic assessment of macula following uncomplicated cases of cataract surgery. A study of association of helicobacter pylori in primary open angle glaucoma. Determination of macular thickness by optical coherence tomography in patients on long term hydroxychloroquine. Retinal thickness by optical coherence tomography in patients with cognitive impairment. Efficacy of Limbal Relaxing Incision in the Correction of Preexisting Astigmatism in Clear Corneal Phacoemulsification Surgery. Study of visual outcome and complications of scleral fixated (Sutured) posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. A Comparative study of visual outcome in diabetic macular oedema treated with LASER and intravitreal triamcinolone injection. A Clinical Study On Primary Pterygium And Its Surgical Management. A clinical study of diabetic retinopathy and it's co-relation of findings with fundus fluorescein angiography. Evaluation & Comparison between two therapeutic methods for management of Pterygium. A Descriptive Clinical Study of Macular Oedema In Patients Of Diabetes Mellitus And Its Association With Diabetic Nephropathy. A Randomized study to Evaluate Surgically induced Astigmatism after small incision cataract surgery with chevron (Inverted V) and Frown Incision.

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M.S. Opthalmology

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A comparative study of surgical outcome & visual prognosis in patients with acquired cataract treated with Phaco & Non-Phaco Techniques. Comparison of post-operative visual acuity, astigmatism and complications in patients undergoing small incision cataract surgeries (SICS) verses phacoemulsification surgeries. Clinical study of Infectious Keratitis. A Clinical Study of Post - Operative Complications of Cataract Surgery at a Rural Hospital. Comparison between clinical and ultrasound findings in patients with vitreous hemorrhage. Comparison of single dose intravitreal bevacizumab versus single dose intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of cystoid macular edema due to diabetic retinopathy and vascular occlusion. Outcome of penetrating keratoplasty in invasive fungal keratitis. Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy with a digital fundus camera following pupillary dilation in a tertiary care centre. Prevalence and Evaluation of primary open angle glaucomas In diabetic patients.

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Critical Analysis of Non Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery with Implant.

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Clinical profile of primary glaucoma in a rural based hospital. Prevalence of corneal disorders and corneal blindness in rural population and assessment of need and outcome of penetrating Keratoplasty. To study prevalence of major eye diseases among adults and their risk factors attending ophthalmology OPD in rural district setup. To study visual outcome in cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with bevel up and bevel down tip in grade III and grade IV cataract.

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M.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

REPEATED SPONTANEOUS ABORTIONS: Case analysis and management in tertiary care centre for better outcome. Study of maternal and fetal outcome in Heart Disease in Pregnancy. A prospective study of Antepartum Haemorrhage and its impact on Maternal and Foetal outcome. Pregnancy associated with platelet disorders. Use of modified POPQ (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification) classification for quantifying and staging of pelvic organ prolapse. Effect of head low position on incidence of post spinal headache in low risk cesarean section patients. To determine the efficacy of oral vs vaginal misoprostol for induction of second trimester abortions (14 - 20 weeks) Evaluation of site specific repair of vaginal wall prolapse. Efficacy of use of gravidity specific partogram. Study of meconium stained amniotic fluid and the baby outcome. Prospective study of various causes, incidence and influence on maternal morbidity and mortality of Near Miss Cases in obstetrics. A prospective study of innovative incision "multilayered intersecting incision" for lower segment cesarean section. Mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for second trimester, termination of pregnancy (A randomized controlled trial) Maternal and foetal outcome in premature rupture of amniotic membranes. A comparative study of human chorionic gonadotropin and depot progesterone in threatened abortion. Study of adnexal masses in pregnancy in tertiary institute. Prospective evaluation of obstretic outcome in cases of previous caesarean section. A prospective study of weight pattern in hysterectomized patients. Comparative study of oral misoprostol (400mcg) versus intramuscular oxytocin (10 IU) in the active management of third stage of labour. To study the effect of intravenous injection of drotavarine hydrochloride in augmentation of labour. To study pregnancy outcome following hysteroscopic septum resection. PCOS in unmarried girls. To compare the effectiveness of density gradient and swim-up semen preparation technique on clinical outcome in subfertile couples undergoing intrauterine insemination.

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M.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology 24

Study the factors that influence the risk of emergency cesarean delivery in pregnancy when labour is induced at term.

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Evaluation of conception rate in infertile polycystic ovarian syndrome patients by artificial reproductive techniques.

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To study the pregnancy outcome after the diagnosis of oligohydramnios at term.

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To study the safety and efficacy of Anterior and Posterior Mesh repair systems in vaginal wall prolapse.

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Second and third trimester vaginal bleeding in pregnancy and final outcome of pregnancy.

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Outcome of routine vs restrictive episiotomy in primigravida women at term undergoing vaginal birth.

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Study the fetal and neonatal outcome of gestational diabetes in pregnancy managed in AFMC, Pune.

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Study of urinary disorders in menopausal women.

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Comparison study of neonatal outcome between first baby and second baby of Twin, Delivered by Vaginal Route.

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Study of clinical profile and Outcome in oligohydramnios.

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To Study Effect Of Squatting Position In Second Stage Of Labor as compared to supine position.

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To study outcome of pregnancy in patients with threatened abortion at Sassoon General Hospital Pune.

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Study of POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE in tertiary care hospital.

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Study of Abruptio Placentae.

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Study the association of placental laterality with preeclampsia and/or intrauterine growth retardation in pregnancy.

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Study of Early perinatal outcome in lower segment caesarean section in severe foetal distress.

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Admission test in full term pregnancy and it's correlation with perinatal outcome.

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Study of Cervical Cytology.

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Clinical study of Eclampsia cases.

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Colposcopic evaluation of cervix with inflammatory PAP Smear.

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M.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology 44

A prospective case control study of maternal & perinatal outcomes after diagnosis of oligohydramnios by Ultra Sonography (USG) at term.

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Clinical and Etiological factors of Leucorrhoea in women of reproductive age group.

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The Colposcopic findings of clinically abnormal cervices and its histopathological corelation.

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Role of visual inspection with acetic acid & colposcopy in screening of cervical cancer.

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Clinico-Bacteriological Correlation of vaginal discharge in reproductive age group.

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Assessment of efficacy and safety of oral versus vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour. A clinical profile of cases with post dated pregnancy. Study of clinical profile of cases of caesarean section. Clinical Study in morbid cases of Eclampsia. Factors contributing for Severe anaemia in obstetrics patient at Dr. S.C. Govt. Medical College, Nanded. Post operative outcome in caesarean section patients operated at S.C.G.M.C. Nanded. Role of Colposcopy as a screening method in the community based study in rural area. Study of Abdominal Hysterectomy and Its Related Complications. Clinical Study of Anemia in Obstetric Cases. Study Of Outcome Of Postdated Pregnancy versus Full term Pregnancy In Primigravida In Government Medical College Latur. Epidemiology of Premature Rupture of Membranes in Semi Urban Area. Pregnancy outcome in pregnant HIV positive women on ART. Study of Chorioamnionitis and Fetal Response. Comparison of Labetalol and Methyldopa in control of Blood Pressure in preeclampsia. To study the prevalence, causes, risk factors, outcome of severe obstetric haemorrhage. Pregnancy outcome in HELLP and Partical HELLP Syndrome. Induction of Labour by Vaginal Misoprost 25 VS 50 in Post dated Pregnancy. Role of Transvaginal Sonography in Prenatal Screening for Structural abnormalities at 11-14 weeks.

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M.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology 67 68 69 70

Comparison of single loading dose of magnesium sulphate with low dose of magnesium sulphate in treatment of eclampsia. A retrospective analysis and prospective study of women with fibroid uterus presenting as abnormal uterine bleeding with special reference to the medical management. Cause and effect study of intrapartum foetal distress in woman with no risk factors. Pregnancy and its outcome in sickle cell Haemoglobinopathies.

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M.D. Anaesthesiology 1

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To study and compare effects of intravenous ondensetron and intravenous palanosetron in prevention of post operative nausea and vomiting following abdominal hysterectomies under spinal anaesthesia. Randomized prospective study of comparison of patient controlled epidural analgesia with or without background infusion using fentanyl and bupivacaine for major abdominal surgeries. Effect of priming principle on the induction dose requirement of propofol - A Randomized clinical trial. Comparative study of two techniques (Electrocardiogram Guidance and Landmark guided) for correct depth of the central venous catheter placement in pediatric patients. To compare the efficacy of I.V. Acetaminophen & I.V. lidocaine on propofol injection pain using saline as control. Effect of preoperative multimedia video information on perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing procedures under spinal Anaesthesia. A comparative analysis between desflurane and propofol as single agent anaesthesia. Prediction of difficult intubation in adults patients. Premedication in children: A comparision of oral midazolam and oral clonidine. Randomized prospective study of dose comparison of tranexamic acid in pediatric cardiac surgery. A prospective study observing outcome following posterior fossa craniotomy in patients with sitting position. Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in control of bleeding following total knee replacement surgery: A randomized clinical trial. A study of intra-nasal midazolam atomizer spray for procedural sedation in paediatric patients. A double blind randomized comparative study of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam as premedication in children. A comparative study of two anaesthetic regimes - propofol - fentanyl - nitrous oxide versus propofol - fentanyl using bispectral index monitor. A comparative study between palonosetron and granisetron to prevent post operative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries. A double blind randomised study to assess the effect of adding clonidine to ropivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Double blinded comparative study of oral premedication in children with midazolam alone or in combination with ketamine. A comparative study of intravenous dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for sedation and post - operative analgesia with spinal anaesthesia in lower abdominal surgeries.

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Assessment of lightwand - an intubating device for orotracheal intubation. Comparison of induction characteristics of two anaesthetic agents:- Etomidate lipuro and propofol. To study the effects of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamic changes in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A randomized, comparative study of evaluate the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine vs propofol for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients. Randomised controlled study to compare analgesic effect of intravenous versus rectal paracetamol versus placebo for paediatric circumcision. A comparative evaluation of truview laryngoscope and c-trach intubating LMA for tracheal intubation. A randomized controlled study of tracheal extubation response following nitroglycerine (NTG) sublingual spray in normotensive and hypertensive patients. A comparative evaluation of convetional intubating laryngeal mask airway and ctrach laryngeal mask airway in endotracheal intubation. A study of proseal laryngeal mask airway in urological laparoscopic surgeries in lateral position. A Comparative study of ropivacaine 0.75% & bupivacaine 0.5% for segmental epidural anaesthesia in patients undergoing per cutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). To study the effects of plasma adapted 6% hydroxy ethyl starch solution (HES130/0.4) on blood coagulation after major surgery. To study the effects of oral clonidine premedication on attenuation of haemodynamic response during laproscopic cholecystectomy. Effects of dexmedetomidine on haemodyanamics in patients undergoing laproscopic cholecystectomy - A comparative study. A comparison of efficacy of intraoperative versus postoperative rectal diclofenac as an adjunct for post-tonsillectomy analgesia in children. Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to anaesthetic induction to attenuate hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation. Comparison of wilsons score and the cormack-lehane grading system in predicting the difficult laryngoscopy in Indian population. Microalbuminuria: A Novel Biomarker of Sepsis. A comparison between propofol and sevoflurane in BIS targeted anaesthesia for patients undergoing abdominal surgery under combined epidural and general anaesthesia. "Attenuation of cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy & endotracheal intubation, by the use of intravenous lignocaine and diltiazem separately & combination of both lignocaine & diltiazem" A comparative clinical study.

Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the final Dissertation to the University 2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University

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Ultrasound guided caudal epidural blocks in children - A comparison with clinical loss of resistance technique. A Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol + Midaxolam in Children Undergoing MRI: A Prospective Randomised Trial. Airway Evaluation using Upper Lip Bite test, Atlanto-occipital extension, Thyromental Distance, Inter-incisor gap and Mallampati classification in Indian Surgical population. Comparison between intrathecal Ropivacaine-clonidine with intrathecal bupivacaineclonidine for lower limb surgeries and lower abdominal surgeries. A comparative study between Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine in supraclavicular block. Postoperative analgesia – comparison between caudal Ropivacaine and Caudal Bupivacaine in paediatric surgeries. Study of Dexmedetomedine as an anesthetic adjuvant in surgeries of moderate duration. Comparison of oral clonidine versus oral atenolo premedication for Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) under general anesthesia. Comparison of Intrathecal dexmedetomidine bupivacaine with intrathecal bupivacaine 0.5% Heavy for lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries. Association of preoperative NT-proBNP levels to post operative inotropic support and outcome after cardiac surgery.

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A comparison of the effectiveness of Inj. Dexmedetomidine versus Inj. Propofol in fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation.

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Proseal LMA Vs Endotracheal Intubation For Laparoscopic Surgery.

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Effect of Oral Gabapentine on postoperative epidural analgesic requirement.

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Intrathecal plain ropivacaine for lower abdominal surgeries: A dose-response study.

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Intrathecal buprenorphine as an adjuvant to spinal analgesia.

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To study the optimal time of injection of small dose fentanyl to attenuate symphathetic response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.

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Study of Thoracic paravertebral block for breast surgery.

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Comparison of 0.5% Epidural Bupivacaine VS 0.5% Epidural Ropivacaine for Abdominal Surgery.

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Comparison of supreme laryngeal mask airway and laryngeal mask airway in anaesthetized patients for short elective surgical procedures.

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The comparative study of "Combined lumber plexus block and low dose epidural anaesthesia" with "epidural anaesthesia" for the surgeries involving of upper 1/3 rd of femur.

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Study of Haemodynamic response to oral clonidine as pre medication in Laparoscopic Surgeries.

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Study of Bupivacaine with and without Buprenorphine for brachial plexus block in upper limb orthopedic surgery.

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To study the effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine in attenuation of hemodynamic response of laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation.

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Comparative study of intrathecal fentanyl with hyperbaric bupivacain to improve perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries.

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Comparative study of post-operative analgesia by ropivacaine and ropivacaineclonidine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

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Evaluation of haemodynamic changes of atracurium and rocuronium during intubation.

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Caudal block in children: Comparison between bupivacaine and ropivacaine.

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Study of effect of magnesium sulphate as an adjuvant to epidural bupivacaine in lower limb surgery.

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Comparison of efficacy of intrathecal 0.5% Ropivacaine with 0.75% Ropivacaine in lower limb surgeries.

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Supraclavicular brachial plexus block with bupivacaine and dexamethasone and with bupivacaine and clonidine - a comparative study.

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A comparative study of Midazolam versus propofol for BIS - Guided sedation during regional Anaesthesia.

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A comparison of Supraglottic airway device proseal versus I - Gel in Mechanically Ventilated Patients.

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A comparative study of standard versus lower approach interscalene brachial plexus block for upper extremity surgery.

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Clinical Evaluation of Addition of Clonidine and Dexmedetomidine to Intrathecal Hyperbaric Bupivacaine 0.5% in lower Limb, Subumbilical Surgeries.

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Caudal epidural post operative analgesia in paediatric patients: Comparison between 0.25% ropivacaine and 0.25% bupivacaine.

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Anticipated Difficult Tracheal Intubation: Comparison of direct Laryngoscopy and Video Laryngoscopy. Evaluation of role of pre-operative oral gabapentin on post operative pain in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Comparision of effects of adding dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to intrathecal 0.5% bupivacaine (H) versus fentanyl in gynaecological procedures. A comparative study of Clonidine v/s Fentanyl as adjuvant to Bupivacaine for caudal analgesia in children.

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Comparison of Intrathecal ropivacaine plain 0.5% with or Without fentanyl and bupivacaine heavy 0.5% in elective caesarean section. Comparison of the effect of intrathecal Buprenorphine and Clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in infraumbilical surgeries. Evaluation of dexmedatomidine versus clonidine during anaesthetic management in various surgeries. Comparison of Ropivacaine 0.5% and Bupivacaine 0.5% with and without Fentanyl in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Small dose Propofol or Ketamine as an alternative to Midazolam co-induction to Propofol. Comparison of laryngoscopic view & haemodynamic changes during endotracheal intubation using a Mac-Intosh Laryngoscope & Truview EVO2 Laryngoscope in patients with cervical spine immobilization.

Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the final Dissertation to the University 2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University

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