DEPARTMENT PROFILE
The Institute of Community Medicine at Madurai Medical College is a premier academic and research center dedicated to advancing public health and preventive medicine. Originally functioning as a department since 1953, it was elevated to the status of an institute in 1998, marking a significant milestone in its growth and academic excellence. The institute has been shaped by pioneering contributions from distinguished faculty such as Dr. Ayyadurai, Dr. C.N. Navaneetha Krishnan, Dr. Selvakumari, and Dr. Chitra, whose vision and leadership laid a strong foundation for community-oriented medical education.
With a focus on epidemiology, biostatistics, health management, and preventive care, the institute plays a vital role in training medical students and engaging in impactful field-based research and national health programs. The introduction of postgraduate training from 2019 further strengthened its academic profile, fostering advanced learning and research in community medicine. The establishment of the Clinical Epidemiology Unit in 2025 represents a recent advancement, enhancing the institute’s capacity for high-quality research, data analysis, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
In addition, the institute actively implements the Family Adoption Programme, an innovative teaching–learning initiative that enables undergraduate
INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
MADURAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
students to engage directly with families in the community. This program fosters a deeper understanding of social determinants of health, continuity of care, and preventive strategies at the household level. Through its urban and rural health training centers, the institute continues to bridge clinical practice with community health needs, promoting holistic and evidence-based healthcare delivery.
INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE MADURAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
Facilities available in the department
✓ Public Health Research Lab
✓ Library
✓ Clinical Epidemiology Unit
✓ Museum
✓ Demo Halls for Students
✓ Rural Health Training Centre: Samayanallur UPHC ✓ Urban Health Training Centre: Devasagayam UPHC
Dr.G.Arunkumar Yogaraj MD Community Medicine
ICMR PROJECTS
| S.No | Name & Designation | Title | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. E. Muthurajesh | Risk factors for foot ulcer among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a community health centre in rural south Tamil Nadu- a case control study | Completed (ICMR STS) |
| 2 | Dr. E. Muthurajesh | Incidence of adverse outcomes and risk factors for mortality among Mucormycosis patients in India: A multi-centric ambispective cohort study, 2021-2022 | Completed (ICMR) |
| 3 | Dr. R. Thirukumaran | Knowledge,AttitudeAnd Practice On Cervical Cancer And Its Screening Among Adult Women Visiting Primary Health CentresIn Madurai, India | Completed (ICMR STS) |
| 4 | Dr. A. Ra. Boornema | Comparison of respiratory function and smoking status among treatment completed pulmonary TB patients at tertiary care centre | Completed (ICMR STS) |
INTERCOLLEGIATE QUIZ COMPETITION-2022 :
MTM CLINIC -IEC ACTIVITIES :
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP FOR CRMIS- DECEMBER 2022 :
MONSOON MEDICAL CAMP-2022 :
MTM EVALUATION SURVEY- MARCH 2023 :
Publications (Past 3 Years)
| Faculty Name(s) | Journal Topic | Indexed Journal | Date |
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| Dr.E.Muthurajesh | Burden And Risk Factors Of Domestic Accidents In A Semi-Urban Area Of Tamil Nadu. | Journal Of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery | 2023 |
| Dr.Arunkumar Yogaraj, Dr.E.Muthurajesh | Risk Factors For Foot Ulcer Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients... | Journal Of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery | 2023 |
| Dr.A.Ra.Boornema, Dr.M.Aarthy | Risk Assessment For Non-Communicable Diseases Among Adults... | Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research | May 2024 |
| Dr.R.Thirukumaran, Dr M Gowrilakshmi [PG], Dr.Essakiraja.K [PG], Dr.M S Madhumitha [PG] | Factors Influencing The Acquisition Of Covid Infection... | Journal Of Family Medicine And Primary Care | Jan 2022 |
| Dr.A.Ra.Boornema, Dr.Anila Charles [PG] | Risk Assessment Of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Using IDRS... | International Journal Of Academic Medicine And Pharmacy | May 2024 |
| Dr.Kannan Muthuraman, Dr.Sridevi.P.N, Dr.Thirukumaran | Prevalence Of Low Bone Mineral Density Among Narikuravar Women... | International Journal Of Community Medicine | April 2024 |
| Dr.Sridevi.P.N, Dr.Arunkumar Yogaraj, Dr.Thirukumaran | Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Young Adults... | Health Line Journal | October 2024 |
| Dr.A.Ra.Boornema | Assessment of Nutritional Status and Its Associated Factors Among the Elderly... | Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research | — |
| Dr.R.Keerthana [PG] | Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Towards Consumption Of Caffeine... | International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health | December 2023 |
Research Projects (Past 3 Years)
| Faculty | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Sugumaran R [PG] | A Cross Sectional Study On Risk Factors Of Road Traffic Accident Cases... | Completed |
| Epidemiological Trend Analysis Of Lab Confirmed Dengue Cases... | Completed | |
| Dr.Thendralan.V [PG] | Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Study On Organ Donation... | Completed |
| Determinants For Overweight & Obesity Among Adolescents... | Completed | |
| Pesticide Exposure And Diabetes Mellitus... | Completed | |
| Dr.Prabhakaran S [PG] | Assessment Of CKD Risk Among Diabetic Patients... | Completed |
| Burden Among Caregivers Of Hemodialysis Patients... | Completed | |
| Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Organ Donation... | Completed | |
| Dr.T.Kiruba Shankar | BP Profile Among Government Town Bus Drivers... | Completed |
| KAP Toward Antibiotic Resistance Among Med Students... | Completed | |
| Tobacco Use and Diabetes Mellitus – Case Control Study | Completed | |
| Dr.R.Akashnath | Risk Factors For NCDs Among Small Scale Industry Workers... | Ongoing |
| Treatment Adherence Among T2DM Patients... | Completed | |
| Dr.M.Harini | Workplace-Based Breast Cancer Screening... | Ongoing |
| NCD Programme – Awareness & Utilization... | Completed | |
| Dr.Anila Charles | Risk Assessment Of Type II Diabetes Mellitus... | Completed |
| Risk Factors Of Primary Infertility Among Married Women... | Ongoing | |
| Dr.S.Kasthuri | Follow-Up Of Delivered GDM Mothers... | Ongoing |
| Progression Of GDM Mothers To T2DM... | Completed | |
| Mortality Pattern Among Adults... | Completed | |
| Dr.R.Keerthana | 10-Year CVD Risk Profiling & Lifestyle Association... | Got IEC Approval |
| KAP Regarding Blood Donation Among Med Students... | Completed | |
| Health Education Impact On Lifestyle Among UG Med Students... | Ongoing | |
| Dr.Saravanapriyan | Incidence Of Hypertension Among Women With HDP... | Got IEC Approval |
| Dr.Sruthy.S.Babu | Prevalence Of Hypertension Among Govt School Teachers... | Got IEC Approval |
| Dr.IjinJinitha | Utilisation Of ICDS Among Children (6mo–6yrs)... | Got IEC Approval |
Other Research Activities by UG/PG/Faculty
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Dr.Boornema (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with psoriasis attending a tertiary care hospital in TamilNadu - a hospital based cross-sectional study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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2. |
Improved case detection of type 2 diabetes mellitus among delivered gestational diabetes mothers by newer follow-up strategy- an implementation research in rural areas of Madurai district |
Ongoing MRHRU project |
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3. |
Effectiveness of targeted nutritional intervention on malnutrition among elderly individuals in rural areas of Madurai district- community based RCT |
Submitted to MRHRU for approval |
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Dr.Thirukumaran (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Awareness about Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana among rural population in SOUTH TAMILNADU - A KAP study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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Dr. Saravanan (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Patient Satisfaction and Utilization of Pay Wards at a Government Tertiary Care centre in South-India – A Cross Sectional Study |
Ongoing |
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Dr.Ilangovan (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Prenatal stress as a risk factor for preterm delivery - a case control study in a Tertiary Care Hospital |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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Dr.Esakki Raja (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Assessment of Pandemic/Epidemic Readiness of Primary Health Care System in Madurai Distict- A mixed method study design |
Multicentric study in collobaration with NCDC. |
Other Research Activities by UG/PG/Faculty
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Dr. Keerthana (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
Effect of health education on imparting healthy lifestyle among undergraduate medical students in Madurai medical college, Tamil Nadu- A Randomized control study |
Ongoing |
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2. |
Effectiveness of Gamification in Enhancing Academic Performance Among Phase III MBBS Students in Community Medicine: A Quasi-Experimental Study in a Medical College in Madurai |
Ongoing |
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Dr. Saravanapriyan (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
Comparing Flipped classroom approach and traditional teaching methods using OSPE evaluation in vector-borne Diseases among MBBS Phase 3 Students in a Medical College in Madurai”. |
Ongoing |
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Dr. Gayathri (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
A study on Food label literacy among medical undergraduates of Madurai district- A cross sectional study |
Ongoing |
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Dr. Sharmila Shree (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
KAP study on solid waste management among homemakers of Sathamangalam, Madurai district |
Ongoing |
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Dr. Shreashta (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
KAP Study on HPV vaccination among female students of medical/paramedical courses - attending Madurai Medical College - a cross sectional study |
Ongoing |
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Dr. Abinaya D (Postgraduate) |
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1. |
Knowledge Attitude and practice on climate change and its health impacts among medical undergraduate students of Madurai district |
Ongoing |
Other Research Activities by UG/PG/Faculty
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Gopika (III Year MBBS) |
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1. |
Effect of Oral iron supplements on elderly anemic patients living in old age homes of a Southern districts in TamilNadu interventional study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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Balaji (III Year MBBS) |
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1. |
Cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with psoriasis attending a tertiary care hospital in TamilNadu - a hospital based cross-sectional study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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Daya (III Year MBBS) |
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1. |
Awareness about Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana among rural population in SOUTH TAMILNADU - A KAP study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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Fida Hameed (III Year MBBS) |
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1. |
Prenatal stress as a risk factor for preterm delivery - a case control study in a Tertiary Care Hospital |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
Academic Activities
CEPs conducted in the Institute of Community Medicine
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 10.04.2023 | “Yes! We can end TB!” |
| 14.11.2023 | “Decoding Diabetes” |
| 28.04.2024 | “How to write and publish a scientific paper” |
| 17.10.2024 | COMMED EXPRESS |
CME/Conference conducted by the department:
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Date |
Title |
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10.04.2023 |
“Yes! We can end TB!” |
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14.11.2023 |
“Decoding Diabetes” |
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28.04.2024 |
“How to write and publish a scientific paper” |
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17.10.2024 |
COMMED EXPRESS |
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29.07.2025 |
COMMED EXPRESS 2.0 |
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04.09.2025 |
Epidemi Q 25 Undergraduate Quiz |
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27.03.2026 |
World TB Day Symposium |
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10.04.2026 |
Epidemi Q 26 Post Graduate Quiz |
Department medals (Alumni) UG\PG Winners:
PG Gold medal
1.Dr.Meenachi S 2021
2.Dr.Vijay Anand V 2022
3.Dr.M.Gowrilakshmi 2023
4.DrT.Kirubha Shankar 2024
Other awards won by PG\UG IN Other colleges and universities:
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1. |
IAPSM National Conference Quiz Competition 2025 |
Dr.Shreashta Third Place |
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2. |
Sangamam Meducon 2026 Short Film Compettition |
Dr.Keerthana Third Place |
List of previous Directors
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S No |
Name |
Period |
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1 |
Dr.C. Selvakumari |
March 2010 to Decmber 2013 |
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2 |
Dr.N.Chithra |
July 2015 to January 2017 |
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3 |
Dr.K.Vanaja |
Februray 2014 to June 2015 |
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4 |
Dr. S.Saravanan |
January 2022 to May 2023 |
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5 |
Dr.R.Meera |
December 2023 to May 2024 |
Student List:
| MD 2022-2023 | View |
| MD 2023-2024 | View |
| MD 2024-2025 | View |
Post Graduate List:
2023 batch
1.Dr.S.Ijinjinitha
2.Dr.H.Saravanapriyan
3.Dr.R.Keerthana
4.Dr.Sruthy.S.Babu
2024 batch
1.Dr.M.Gayathri
2.Dr.D.Abinaya
3.Dr.M.Sharmila shree
4.Dr.V.Shreashta
2025 batch
1.Dr.Prakash.R
2.Dr.Pravin kumar.C
3.Dr.Bismi.S.Maheen
4.Dr.Sathya.M
Dissertation topics of Current Post Graduates:
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III Year Postgraduates |
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Dr. Ijin Jinitha |
Utilisation of Integrated Child Development Services Among Children Aged 6 Months – 6 Years in a Rural Area of Madurai – A Cross Sectional Study |
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Dr. Keerthana |
A Cross-Sectional Study On 10 Year Cardiovascular Risk Profiling And Its Association With Lifestyle Factors Among 40-50years Age Group Attending Government Tertiary Care Hospital, Madurai |
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Dr. Saravanapriyan |
Incidence of Hypertension among women with history of Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy from rural areas of Madurai district – A Cohort study. |
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Dr.Sruthy S Babu |
Prevalence of hypertension among government school teachers-A cross sectional study |
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II Year Postgraduates |
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Dr. Abinaya D |
Prevalence of functional disability among elderly people in a rural area of Madurai district - A Community based Cross sectional study |
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Dr.M.Gayathri |
Impact of health education on Minimum Dietary Diversity and hemoglobin status among anemic pregnant women in rural area of madurai district - a before and after study |
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Dr. Sharmila Shree M |
Maternofetal outcomes of teenage pregnancy in rural areas of madurai district- A Follow-up study |
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Dr.Shreastha |
Evaluation Of Quality Of Life In Post Menopausal Women Residing InRural AreasOf Madurai District – A Cross-Sectional Study |
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Other Research Activities by UG/PG/Faculty
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Faculty |
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Dr.Arunkumar Yogaraj (HoDi/c & Associate Professor) |
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1. |
Assessment of Pandemic/Epidemic Readiness of Primary Health Care System in Madurai Distict- A mixed method study design |
Multicentric study in collobaration with NCDC. |
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2. |
Impact of Mobile Apps usage in Family Adoption Program among phase 2 Medical Students in Madurai - A Before and After Study |
Ongoing |
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3. |
Effect of Oral iron supplements on elderly anemic patients living in old age homes of Southern districts in TamilNadu interventional study |
Ongoing ICMR STS |
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4. |
Population based health survey in MRHR units in India |
In collaboration with ICMR |
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Dr.Muthurajesh (Associate Professor) |
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1. |
Comparing flipped classroom approach and traditional teaching methods using OSPE among MBBS phase 3 students |
Ongoing |
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2. |
Population based health survey in MRHR units in India |
In collaboration with ICMR |
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Dr.Waseem Sha (Assistant Professor) |
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1. |
Population based health survey in MRHR units in India |
In collaboration with ICMR |
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2. |
Evaluating the impact of gamified school health olympiad on preventive health behaviours- cluster RCT |
Submitted to MRHRU for approval |
Post Graduates Completed Projects
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Dr.R.Akashnath (2022) |
Assessment of risk factors for Non-Communicable diseases among workers of small scale industries in Madurai District, Tamilnadu- A Mixed Method Study |
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Awareness regarding Electronic waste (E-waste) management among undergraduate medical students in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Madurai- A cross-sectional study |
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Dr.Anila Charles (2022) |
Risk factors for primary infertility among married women of Madurai district- A case control study |
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Compliance to iron folic acid tablets(IFA) among adolescent school students of madurai district - A cross-sectional study |
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Dr.Harini (2022) |
Workplace based breast cancer screening by clinical breast examination among women aged 30 years and above in madurai district, Tamilnadu-A cross sectional study |
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Exploring the knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hepatitis B prevention among preclinical medical students in Madurai-A Cross sectional study |
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Dr.S.Kasthuri (2022) |
Mortality pattern among adults at a tertiary care centre, Madurai, Tamil Nadu- a retrospective observational study |
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Follow up of delivered Gestational Diabetes Mellitus mothers and their offsprings in rural area of Madurai district - a cohort study |
Post Graduates Completed Projects
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Dr.R.Keerthana (2023) |
Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Blood Donation Among Medical Students InA Tertiary Care Center, Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
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Sustainable behavior and lifestyle choices among medical students in a tertiary care center, Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
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Impact of chronic diabetes status on registered tuberculosis patients in Madurai |
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Dr.Sruthy S Babu (2023) |
Prevalanceof depression among type2 diabetics mellitus patients with complications-A cross sectional study |
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Proportion of different geriatric cancers among patients attending tertiary care hospital in madurai,tamilnadu-A cross sectional study |
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Dr.S.Ijin Jinitha (2023) |
Caffeine Consumption Patterns, Preferences, and Perceptions Among Medical Students |
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A cross sectional study Contributing to Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Attending NCD Clinics in Rural Area of Madurai |
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Dr.Saravanapriyan (2023) |
A cross sectional study on perception about complications in hypertension and adherence to anti hypertensive drugs among hypertensive patients at primary care level in Madurai District |