Dr. ARUNACHALAM KUMAR














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AWARDS

 

19. 1969 Roll of Honor, KMC Students’ Association, Manipal

18. 1969 Best Public Speaker Award from Indian Jaycees

17. 1977 Jaycees ‘Outstanding Young Person Award’

16. 1983 Professional Competence Award, Rotary Club, Mangalore (N) 

15. 1984 Dr. T. M. A. Pai Gold Medal for Medical Research

14. 1984 Rotary Foundation GSE Award’ for study tour of U.S.A

13. 1984 Rotary Foundation ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ recognition

12. 1985 Best Paper, State Conference of Community Medicine

11. 1989 Commendable Service Award from D.K. District Scouts & Guides

10. 1990 Distinguished Alumnus Award, K.M.C

09. 1992 Elected Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy

08. 1996 Best Paper, National Biomedical Engineering Conf., Manipal

07. 1998 Intel Award ‘Best Computer Science Project’ at Zonal & National

06. 2001 Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award, for Medical Service

05. 2002 Air India-Deccan Herald B.O.L.T. 1st Prize- Innovative Teaching

04. 2003 Certificate of Appreciation, for Medical Literature, K.M.C.

03. 2004 Best Paper, International Conference on Diabetes, Jaipur

02. 2005 Best Paper, National Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya

01. 2006 2nd Prize, Conference of Medicine PGs, Annamalai University

 

 

CAREER


Administrative

 

Member, Board of Studies, Mangalore University, 1991-1993

Deputy Registrar, MAHE, Mangalore Campus, 1994-1997

Deputy Registrar, MAHE, Manipal 1997-1998

Chairman, Board of Studies, MAHE, 2002-2006

Chairman, Malpractices Committee, MAHE, 1994-2005

Chairman Malpractices & Lapses Committee, RGUHS

Member, Examination Reforms Committee, RGUHS

Vice Dean (Academics) KSHEMA, 2006-2008

Member, Academic Council, RGUHS

Chairman, Board of Studies, Nitte University

Member, Academic Council, Nitte University

 

Departmental

 

Tutor, 1979-1983, KMC Mangalore

Lecturer, 1983-1985, KMC Mangalore

Assistant Professor, 1985-1988, KMC Mangalore

Associate Professor, 1988-1992, KMC Mangalore

Professor, 1992-1997, KMC Mangalore

Professor, 1997-1998, KMC Manipal

Professor & HoD, 2003-2006, KMC Mangalore

Professor & HoD, 2006 KSHEMA  Mangalore

Professor & Dean, 2008, KSHEMA Mangalore

 

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PROFESSIONAL

Dean, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Nithyanandanagar P.O. Mangalore - 575018, India

Professor, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy & Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

Visiting Professor, Kuwait Univeristy Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait

Deputy Editor, Journal of Science of Healing Outcomes

Editorial Board, Cases Journal

Reviewer, British Medical Journal

Editor / Consultant, Medinews.com

Ex- Editorial Board, Karnataka Pediatric Journal

Ex- Editorial Board, Indian Journal of Orofacial Genetics

Ex- Editorial Board, Karnataka State Medicolegal Journal

Research Consultant, Meditimes.com

Editor in Chief , Scientific Medicine  www.scientificmedicineonline.org

 

 

RESEARCH PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

 

 

162.Arunachalam Kumar

Research & observation science, 2nd. Asian Medical Students Conference, MEDICON, Mangalore, 2009

 

161.Arunachalam Kumar

Sports injuries and biomechanics: KST / Mangalore University Symposium, Mangalore, 2009

 

160.Arunachalam Kumar

Cerebration & evolution: Indian Brain Research Organisation / DST National Seminar, Mangalore, 2009

 

159.Ganesh KC, Arunachalam Kumar et al

Morphology of lacrimal sac and lacrimal duct in cadaver

Bratislava Medical Journal (in press) 2009

 

158.Vivek Y, Bhoppi R, Arunachalam Kumar et al

The femoral neck-shaft angle in squatters,

Ind. J. Forensic Med. Toxic., 2009

 

157.Arunachalam Kumar

The medial longidutinal arch in tree climbing professionals,

Scientific Medicine (in press) 2009

 

156.Arunachalam Kumar

Way to go: Editorial,

Scientific Medicine, 1; 1; 2009

 

155.Arunachalam Kumar

Burn the bra: compromized chaotic cooling as cause for testicular and breast carcinoms

Medical Hypotheses, (in press) 2009

 

154.Arunachalam Kumar,

A hypothesis on factors influencing hair parting preferences in scalp hair parting line:

Med. Hypotheses, 72: 4: 480, 2008

 

153.Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar

Newer perspectives in HIV control, Collaborative Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy & Wake Forest Universty USA, 2008

 

152.Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar

Oral candidiasis in Chinkungunya infection, PLoS Medicine (in press) 2008

 

151.Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar

Could nanosilver help in HIV? The Lancet (in press) 2008

 

150.Bincy G, Arunachalam Kumar & Muddanna S, 

Health hazards in coconut tree climbing professionals,

International Conference on Occupational Health, Singapore, 2008

 

149.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC,

Swinging high and low: why do testes hang at different levels?

Medical Hypotheses 69 (3) 2008

 

147.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC,

Nanomedicine and virology: National Conference on

nanomaterials & nanotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, 2007

 

146.Prakash, Prabhu LV, Arunachalam Kumar et al

Laparoscopy as an educational and recruiting too, 194 (1) 142, 2007

 

145.Kumar CJ, Baboo CA, Arunachalam Kumar et al

The socioeconomic impact of the chikungunya viral epidemic in India

Open Medicine 1(2) e92-942007

 

144.Oberoi D V, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Does nonchaotic weight-bearing foci cause foot ulcerations in diabetics? Medical Hypotheses 68 (2) 468-469, 2007

 

143.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Adolescent smoking, Canadian Medical Association Journal 176 (5) 657-658, 2007

 

142.Oberoi D V, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar et al,

Does nonchaotic weight foci cause foot ulceration in diabetics? International Conference on Diabetes, Jaipur, 2007

 

141.Nayak S R & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Unusual lengthy styloid process

Singapore Medical Journal 48 (2) 2007

 

140.Nayak S R & Arunachalam Kumar et al

The mendosal suture of the occipital bone

Surgical & Radiological Anatomy, 29 (4) 329-332, 2007

 

139.Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Laparoscopy as an educational and recruiting tool

American Journal of Surgery, 194 (1) 142, 2007

 

138.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Orofacial response to manually dexterous activities in healthy

and Down’s syndrome (Submitted to Indian Journal of Medical Sciences) 2007

 

137.Arunachalam Kumar

Snake bite: Sociocultural Anthropological Bias

PLoS Medicine, 3 (9) e412, 2006.

 

136.Arunachalam Kumar, Mallya K.B. & Kumar J C

Does stopping smoking trigger lung cancers

Medical Hypotheses, 68 (5) 1176-1177, 2007

 

135.Ranade A, Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar

Morphometric study of the tibial collateral ligament

International Journal of Morphology, 24 (4) 677-678, 2006

 

134.Arunachalam Kumar

By George

BMJ British Medical Journal, 2006 (in press)

 

133.Prabhu L.V, Pai M & Arunachalam Kumar  

The nasal septum: osteometry

E.N.T. Journal USA (in press), 2006

 

132.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Suckling and micturition reflex in cows

Dairy Science Journal November, 2006

 

131.Ashwin K & Arunachalam Kumar

Sports Injuries: newer perspectives on muscle action

National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005

 

130.Ashwin K & Arunachalm Kumar

Pronation, supination and biomechanics of spin bowling

National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005

 

129.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Nanotechnology in Medicine Virology

National Workshop on Nanomaterials & devices, Nitte, 2007

 

128.Kumar A

An overview of Sports Medicine

Regional Workshop on Sports Medicine

Mangalore, 2006

 

127.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Are prescriptions necessary to buy drugs in India?

Regional Conferences on Medical ethics, Tirupati, 2006

 

126.Chitkara G, Mohanan P, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Orofacial reflex response reaction intensity among mentally

challenged children,

National Conference of Community Medicine, Tirupati, 2006

 

125.Kumar A, Kumar J C, Deokar A & Arunachalam Kumar

Awareness of disease mongering among pharmaceutical and medical students, National Conference of Community Medicine, Tirupati, 2006

 

124.Deokar A, Kumar A, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Evaluation mosquito biorhythms and malaria endemicity in rural & urban locales,

National Conference of Community Medicine, Tirupati, 2006

 

123.Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar

Analysis of chronobiological factors influencing ODI cricket performances,

International Conference on Sports Science, Manipal, 2006

 

122.Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar

H-reflex and sports performance levels

International Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya, 2005

 

121.Abhishek M  & Arunachalam Kumar

Performance levels in ODI and biochronological factors

Internal Conference of Sports Medcine, Gaya, 2005

 

120.Kumar Arunachalam,

Witness to a birth (Right Atrium)

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 11 2005

 

119.Kumar J C, Sharma V K & Kumar A

Jetlag & malaria susceptibility

Medical Hypotheses 65, 2005.

 

118.Kumar A & Kumar J C

Moringa oleifera: for non-chemical water prifiucation

BMJ 2005 (letters)

 

117.Kumar J C, Kumar E A & Kumar A

The functional anatomy of coronary arteries

Annual State Conference of the Cardiological Society of India, 2005, Mangalore

 

116.Kumar A

Career Focus: Why is this lifeless girl killing me?

BMJ 2005 (in press)

 

115.Kumar A

Anatomy for the bird brained

BMJ 2005 Filler (in press)

 

114.Kumar A

Very patient me

BMJ 2005 Filler (in press)

 

113.Kumar A

Crying wolf

BMJ 2005 July 2005

 

112.Kumar A

Aspirin for everyone over 50? The buck stops in the consulting room

BMJ 2005, 5 JUL 16; 331 (7509): 161

 

111.Deokar A, Kumar J C & Kumar A

Why does the contracting heart produce an impact on the chest wall?

Student-BMJ, 2005 (in press)

 

110.Kumar A

Gag reflex for arrest of intractable hiccups

Medical Hypotheses, 65; 2005 (in press)

 

109.Kumar AE, Vyas BV, Kumar JC, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Kumar A 

The spectral analysis of resonant sounds of chest percussion

as a non-invasive diagnostic- prognostic tool. Proceedings of the

National Conference on Devices, Intelligent Systems & Communication, 2005, Manipal

 

108.Kumar J C, Ashwini Kumar E, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Kumar A

Abdomino-electrography.

Proceedings, National Conference on Devices, Intelligent Systems & Communications, 2005, Manipal

 

107.Kumar J C & Kumar A

Atavistic facial grimace in pain

Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 2005, (in press)

 

106.Kumar J C, Kumar A, Ashwini Kumar E & Ashoka B

Sudomotor Dysfunction: A New Bedside Diagnostic Aid

BMJ (S. Asia) 21 June 2005

 

105.Kumar J C & Kumar A

Magnetic Forces for Bone Lengthening

Medical Hypotheses, 65: 2005, (in press)

 

104.Kumar J C & Kumar A

Magnetic Attraction as Maintenance Force in Fractures

Medical Hypothesis, 65: 2: 418, 2005

 

103.Kumar A & Kumar J C

Atavistic Orofacial Response to Manually Dexterous Activity

Medical Hypotheses, Vol. 65: 161, 2005

 

102.Ashwin K & Kumar A

Sports Injuries: Newer Perspectives on Muscle Action

National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005

 

101.Ashwin K & Kumar A

Pronation, Supination and Biomechanics of Spin Bowling

National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005

 

100.Kumar J C & Kumar A

Coronary Arterial Array Geometry & Haemodynamics:

A New Biophysical Perspective

Indo-Australian Seminar on Biotechnology, Manipal, 2005

 

99. Kumar J C & Kumar A

Nail Growth in Diabetes Mellitus

International Colloquium on Diabetes, Chennai, 2004

 

98. Vasudha S, Kumar A & Prabhu L V

Morphometry of Middle Ear Ossicles

Indian Journal of Otology, Vol. 10 2004 (in press)

 

97. Nayak S, Bhat S & Kumar A

Analysis of Plantar Prints in Tree-climbing Communities

National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004

 

96. Nayak S, Narayana K, Walid R & Kumar A

Styloid Process Elongation: Case Report & Discussion

National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004

 

95. Kumar J C & Kumar A

Chaotic Plantar Weight Distribution in Bipeds

National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004

 

94. Kumar J C & Kumar A

The Biophysical Mechanisms of Phonation

National Conference, A.S.I, Hyderabad, 2004

 

93. Kumar J C & Kumar A

View Point: The Physiodynamics and Biomechanics of the

Cardiac Apex

BMJ (Asian Ed.), Vol. 20: No.3: 19-20, 2004

 

92. Kumar J C & Kumar A

The Biophysics & Physiology of Phonation

Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004

 

91. Kumar J C & Kumar A

The Physiological Dynamics of Cardiac Apex Beat

Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004

 

90. Kumar A

The Fibula as Graft, Workshop on Cadaveric Dissection of Facial Nerve

Dept of Maxillofacial Surgery, C.O.D.S, Mangalore, 2003

 

89. Kumar A

Paleopathology & the World of Medical Art

Workshop on Medical Art & Photography, Mangalore 2003

 

88. Kumar A

The Thumb Sign in the Overweight

British Medical Journal, (Asian Ed.) Vol.19:  No.3: 16-17: 2003

 

87. Manou J & Kumar A

Ellis van Creveld Syndrome in Adult Female

Journal of the Indian Association of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vol.15: No.1: 2003

 

86. Kumar A

ABC Pocketbook of Human Embryology

JP Brothers, ISBN 81-8061-165-5, New Delhi, 2003

 

85. Bhat S & Kumar A

The Medial Longitudinal Arch in Professional Tree Climbers

Indian Journal of Public Health (in press)

 

84. Prabhu L V & Kumar A

The Functional Anatomy of the Lacrimal Sac

Karnataka Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.20, No.2, 26-27, 2003

 

83. Kumar A

Unilateral Anophthalmia in Chick Embryos due to Vincristine Sulphate Toxicity

Karnataka Journal of Ophthalmology 2003, (in press)

 

82. Manou J & Kumar A

Mayer Rokintansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome: Palmar

Dermatoglyphics

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (in press)

 

81. Feroz K & Kumar A

Fingerprint Profile in Female Arabs of Kuwait

49th A.S.I. National Conference, Gulbarga, 2002

 

80. Latha V P & Kumar A

The Classification of Branches of the Internal Iliac Artery

Acta Karnataka, Vol. 2 No. 2, 2002

 

79. Feroz K & Kumar A

Palmar Dermatoglyhics in Kuwaiti Female Medical Students

Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists, Hubli, 2002

 

78. Kumar A

The ‘Thumb Sign’ in Obesity

Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No.10, 2002

 

77. Kumar A

An Osteological Clue to Bipedalism

Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002

 

76. Kumar A

A Tear Shed, Again, for Bipedalism

Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002

 

75. Kumar A

Shedding a Tear for Bipedalism

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002

 

74. Kumar A

The Index digit rotation and opposition evolution

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No.9, 2002

 

73. Kumar A

Hominid Fossils in India: Some Predictions

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002

 

72. Kumar A

Was Brachiation ‘One Small Step’ for Mankind?

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002

 

71. Kumar A

The Kumar Hypothesis on Hominid Fossil Finds in India

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002

 

70. Kumar A

Fossil Finds in India: Early Hominids

Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002

 

69. Manou J & Kumar A

Palmar Dermatoglyphics as a Diagnostic Tool in MRKH Syndrome

State Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Bangalore, 2002

 

68. Manou J & Kumar A

Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Finger

48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001

 

67. Manou J & Kumar A

The Rotational Kinetics of Index-Pollex in Opposition Exercise

48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001

 

66. Vasudha S & Kumar A

Morphometrical Analysis of Middle Ear Ossicles

48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001

 

65. Prabhu L V & Kumar A

The Functional Anatomy of the Lacrimal Sac: A Reassessment

48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001

 

64. Anuradha, Jaijesh & Kumar A

The Brachial Artery: Anomalies & Applied Anatomy

47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001

 

63. Prabhu L V & Kumar A

Osteometry of the Nasal Septum

47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001

 

62. Prabhu L V, Minnie P & Kumar A

Branching Pattern of the Internal Iliac Artery: Classification

47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001

 

61. Kumar A

Combing Techniques

Journal of Irreproducible Results, Vol. 45: No. 4: 13: 2000

 

60. Thota B, Sonia R, Radhika M, Rao A & Kumar A

Eagle’s Syndrome & Anatomy of the Styloid Process

Indian Journal of Dental Research, XI 2: 65-70, 2000

 

59. Mehboob S & Kumar A

The Kinetics of Spin Bowling; Off-spin, Supination & Pronation

National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999

 

58. Mehboob S & Kumar A

Biomechanically Produced Sports Injuries

National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999

 

57. Kumar A

Medical Research in Third World Scenarios

45th Annual Conference,

International College of Surgeons, Mysore, 1999

 

56. Rao A & Kumar A

Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome

S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999

 

55. Rao A & Kumar A

Osteometry of the Nasal Septum

S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999

 

54. Rao K P S & Kumar A

A Biomechanical Study of Sachin Tendulkar’s On-drive

46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998

 

53. D’Souza A & Kumar A

Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome

46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998

 

52. Minnie P, Prabhu L V & Kumar A

The Branching Pattern of Ulnar Nerve in the Tunnel of Guyon

46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998

 

51. Anuradha & Kumar A

Observations on the Tibial Collateral Ligament

46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, MH 1998

 

50. Prabhu L V & Kumar A

The Functional Morphology of Palmaris Longus Muscle

19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998

 

49. Rao A & Kumar A

Flexion-Extension of the Index Digit: A Kinesiological Analysis

19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998

 

48. Rao A & Kumar A

Linearity or Chaos? An electro-cardiographic perspective

19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998

 

47. Ahmad K, Susheel Chandra S & Kumar A

The Kinetics of Pace Bowling

19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998

 

46. Rao A & Kumar A

Opposition Mechanics of the Favoured Index-Pollex Complex: A Community Study

Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, VIII 19, 1998

 

45. Rao A & Kumar A

Opposition Biomechanics: A Community Study

National Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Manipal, 1998

 

43. Rao A & Kumar A

Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit

Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, VIII 21, 1998

 

42. Rao A & Kumar A

Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit

Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, 1998

 

41. Rao A & Kumar A

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls

National Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Manipal 1998

 

40. Rao A & Kumar A

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls in

Electrocardiography

Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan 1998

 

39. Kumar A

Non-metric Analysis of Post-cranial Skeleton

Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 (2) No 29 1997

 

38. Kumar A & Bose K V

Moxibustion Scarring: An Aid to Identity Establishment

Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society Vol. 6 (2) No 25 1997

 

37. Kumar A

State of the Union: Health & Medicine

IV S. Zone Conference, Urological Society of India, Mangalore 1997

 

36. Kumar A

Despite a Busy Medical Practice

Merck Oration, IX State Conference, Indian Medical Association, Goa 1997

 

35. Bhat P & Kumar A

A Simple Technique for Malaria Control

Ross Centenary Conference on Malaria & Tropical Diseases,

Bangalore, 1997

 

34. Kumar A

Itching & Immunity

The Lancet, Vol. 348, No. 9038, 1382, 1996

 

33. Prabhu S P, Kumar A & Hegde B M

Electrocardiography & Chaos: A Closer Look

National Seminar on Chaos Theory, Haridas Foundation,

Bangalore, 1996

 

32. Kumar A

Cerebral Dominance, Handedness & Paper Shredding

Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society, 4;1; 15 1995

 

31. Ramakrishna A & Kumar A

Vincristine Sulphate Induced Sperm Shape Abnormalities

Journal of the International Medical Sciences Academy,

Vol. 7 No.1 9 1993

 

30. Savita S & Kumar A

The Unco-vertebral Joints of Luschka

XVI State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association,

Belgaum 1993

 

29. Kumar A

Embryology & Anomalies in the Development of Heart

Seminar on Paediatrics & Neonatology, Mangalore 1993

 

28. Kumar A & Savita S

Morphometry of the Bony Palate & its Asymmetry

Journal of the Indian Dental Association, Vol. 63, No. 7, 277 1992

 

27. Bose K V & Kumar A

The Physical load on Primary Schoolers in Mangalore City

Karnataka Paediatric Journal.  Vol. 6, No. 4, 19 1991

 

26. Sanyal A K & Kumar A

Comparative Analysis of Evaluation Methodologies Under Three Universities

Annual Conference of the A.S.I., Imphal 1991

 

25. Kumar A

Ethical Considerations in Medical Research

IV State Conference, Kerala State Urological Society,

Mangalore, 1990

 

24. Savita S & Kumar A

The Ulnar Nerve & the Tunnel of Guyon

XIV Conference of Indian Society of Hand Surgeons,

Manipal, 1990

 

23. Savita S & Kumar A

The Thumb-Index Complex Biomechanics in Opposition

XIV Conference of Indian Society of Hand Surgeons,

Manipal, 1990

 

22. Savita S & Kumar A

The Tibial Collateral Ligament: Morphology & Variations

XIC State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedics Society,

Mangalore, 1990

 

21. Savita S, Vivek S R & Kumar A

Paediatric E.N.T Profile & Southwest Monsoons

Journal of Karnataka Association of Community Health,

Vol. 6, 1990

 

20. Savita S, Vivek S R, Ballal R & Kumar A

Paediatric E.N.T Profile & Southwest Monsoons

IV State Conference, Karnataka Association of Community Health, Mangalore, 1989

 

19. Sanyal A K & Kumar A

Syllabus Rationalization & Preclinical Course

46th Conference of Anatomical Society of India, Calcutta, 1989

 

18. Kumar A

Advantages of Private Professional Education

Journal of Maharashtra State Dental Association

Vol. 14 No. 2, 39, 1989

 

17. Kumar A & Agarwal A

Diabetes Mellitus & Nail Growth Rate

Bulletin of the Voluntary Health Association, 1988

 

16. Kumar A & Pai M L

Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania

Anatomical Adjuncts, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1988

 

15. Kumar A

Branchial Cysts, Sinuses & Fistulae

Karnataka Paediatric Journal, Vol. 2, No.1, 9, 1986

 

14. Ravikumar R & Kumar A

Broad Toe, Mental Retardation & Unusual Facies:

A Report on Five Cases of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome,

Karnataka Paediatric Journal, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1986

 

13. Kumar A & Agarwal A

Gingivo-labial Sulcus Abrasions & Faulty Toothbrush Anatomy

Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 20, 1985

 

12. Baliga B S, Kumar A & Krishnamurthy P N

Intra-oral Anomalies in Ellis van Creveld Syndrome

Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 3, No. 4, 115, 1985

 

11. Kumar A

Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb-Index Opposition

Proceedings of the International Conference of Biomechanics &

Clinical Kinesiology of Hand & Foot,

Eds. Patil K M & Srinivasan H, IIT Madras, 1985

 

10. Kumar A

Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb Index Opposition

International Conference on Biomechanics of Hand & Foot, I.I.T.,

Madras, 1985

 

09. Kumar A

Developmental defects of the Skeletal System

South Kanara Homoeopaths Association Seminar,

Mangalore, 1985

 

08. Das R, Pai M L & Kumar A

Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania

1st World Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology,

Bhopal, 1984

 

07. Kumar A

Vincristine Sulphate Induced Ectodermal Dysplasias in Chick Embryos

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology,

Vol. 50, No. 1, 42, 1984

 

06. Kumar A

Adductor Pollicis Test for Ulnar Nerve Lesions

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 78, No. 3, 420, 1983

 

05. Kumar A

Vincristine Sulphate Induced Neural Tube Malformations in

Chick Embryos

IV S. Zone Conference, Association of Physicians of India,

Mangalore, 1983

 

04. Kumar A & Koranne S P

Squatting Facet on Femora in the West Coastal Indian

Population

Forensic Science International, Vol. 21 No. 2, 19, 1983

 

03. Kumar A

Vincristine Sulphate Induced Neuro-ectodermal Dysplasias

in Chick Embryos,Dissertation for award of M.S. (Anat.),

Mysore University, 1982

 

02. Kumar A

More Nose Blowing for Foreign Body Removal

Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 28, No. 2, 198, 1982

 

01. Kumar A & Pai M L

Greater Sciatic Notch Angle: An Additional Parameter for Sexing

Adult Hip Bones, IV National Conference, Indian Academy of

Forensic Sciences, Hyderabad, 1982

 

DOCTORAL THESIS & PG DISSERTATION GUIDE

 

(Manipal University)

 

Ph.D

 

1.Effects of seleted herbal extracts on arthritis: Ph.D

2. The medial longitudinal arch of the foot in professional tree-climbers

 

M.S. & M.D

 

3.Vincristine sulphate induced sperm shape abnormalities

4.The morphometrics of middle ear ossicles

5.The functional anatomy of the lachrymal sac

 

NON - MEDICAL PAPERS & PROJECTS

 

01. Kumar A

Hopping in Birds: Is it Vision Based?

Blackbuck Vol. 14, No 1 (in press) 2004

 

02. Kumar A & Bose K V

Checklist of Birds of Mangalore City

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 1989

 

03. Kumar A & Bose K V

Checklist of Birds of Mangalore

WWF-India Rotary Publication, 1990

 

04. Kumar A

Techniques in Birdwatching

Workshop on Avifauna, WWF-Rotary Club, Mangalore 1990

 

05. Kumar A

Observations in Sholur Valley

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 32: 12: 1992

 

06. Kumar A

The Nilgiris Magpie Robin

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 33:  6:  1993

 

07. Kumar A

Rehabilitation of Birds; Some Experiences

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 34:  6:  1994

 

08. Kumar A

Comments on the NLBW Index

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 33: 2: 1993

 

09. Kumar A

Munia Nest in Mangalore

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 34: 2: 1994

 

10. Kumar A

Scimitar Babbler in Mangalore

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 34: 4: 1994

 

11. Kumar A

Nest Material Foraging in Kites

Newsletter for Birdwatchers,

 

12. Kumar A

Clay as Kite Nest Material

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 41: 3: 2001

 

13. Kumar A

The White-throated Ground Thrush in Mangalore

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 40: 2: 2000

 

14. Kumar A

Koel-Frog Interaction

Newsletter for Birdwatchers,

 

15. Kumar A

Kingfisher Hunting in a Well

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 39: 4: 1999

 

16. Kumar A

The Last call of the Paradise Flycatcher

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 42: 2: 2002

 

17. Kumar A

An All-Black Coucal

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 42: 4: 2002

 

18. Kumar A

Audio Cassette Tape as Avian Deterrent

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 42: 4: 2002

 

19. Kumar A

Evolution of a Birdwatcher

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 40: 1: 2000

 

20. Kumar A

Rehabilitation of Maimed Birds: Experiences

Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 40: 1: 2000

 

21. Kumar A

Philosophy of Scientific Research: A Western Ghats Perspective

Proceedings of the UGC-DST Seminar. Eds. Hussain S A & Achar P K, 1994

 

22. Kumar A

Beehive Architecture & Fullerin Formula

Insect Environment, Vol. 1 No. 4 1997

 

23. Kumar A

Tutorials on Environment Awareness Syllabus

UGC Mangalore University Seminar on Tutorials. Ed. Madhav Rao

 

24. Bucelo L, D’Souza L & Kumar A

A Cost Effective, Re-usable, User-friendly Aid to Windows ’98 PC Operator

Intel International Science Fair, Bangalore & Mumbai, 2002

 

25. Kumar A

Philosophy of Scientific Research & Chick Embryology

BNHS Seminar for Senior Scientists, Bombay, 1991

 

26. Kumar A

Research Philosophy & Social Sciences

National Conference Indian Association of Sociology, Mangalore, 2002

 

27. Kumar A

Cerebration; The Central Nervous System

S. Zone UGC - Mangalore University Zoology Teachers Seminar, Mangalore

 

28. Kumar A

The Ecology & Biodiversity of Western Ghats

Seminar for Bioscience Faculty, Mangalore University

 

29. Kumar A

Research Methodologies & Motivation

S. Zone DST - UGC Mangalore University Seminar for Zoology Faculty,

Mangalore

 

30. Kumar A

IC 816: The Hijacking of Indian Airlines: Perspectives on Terrorism

Karnataka Journal of Politics Vol. 1, No.1, 2000

 

31. Kumar A

Techniques and tips on field-notes

Workshop on Ornithology, Rotary – WWF Project, Mangalore 1988

 

32. Kumar A

Wildlife and the urban scenario

WWF-India Seminar on Environment Day, Karkala,

 

33. Kumar A

Visual representation of wild-life and art

WWF- India Seminar on Environment day, Karkala

 

BOOKS

 

1. Textbook of Histology, Emmess Publications, 2006

2. ABC Handbok of Embryology, Jaypee Publications, 2003

3. Cryptic Crossword Decoder, Sridurga Agency, 1996

4. Footnotes, Sridurga Agencies, 1995

5. Americana, Sharada Publishers, 1984

6. Fathers, rebels & dreamers, Invisibe Man Press, 2005

 

NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES ARTICLES

 

 Articles have appeared in, The Hindu, The Deccan Herald, Times of India, Hindustan Times, DNA-Me, The Observer, The Canara Times, The Coastal Times, Metro News, Souvenirs, Annuals, The Week, Mangalore Today, Tejas (Telugu), Mens World

 

 

 

 

 

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