College of Medicine and Health Sciences
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
RESEARCH REPORT 2013
Postgraduate Studies:
The Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research (ADPSR) office is responsible
for the coordination of postgraduate admission and registration processes with the
Deanship of Admission and Registration and the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies. The
ADPSR office together with the College Postgraduate Studies Committee (PGST) have
the responsibility of coording the running and reviewing of current postgraduate
programs, introducing new programs and facilitating the funding of postgraduate
students in COMHS.
The current MSc programs in the COMHS are two-years full time programs. Eight
departments have been granted the option of offering M.Sc degrees. Of these, five
departments in our college have started MSc Programs within the last three years.
The PhD programs are research-based programs aimed at developing research expertise
in different specializations and equipping students with relevant specialized skills.
Coursework is only prescribed if deficiencies are identified. In addition to the
participation and oral defense of the thesis, the programs also require presentation of
detailed research plan, at least two departmental seminars and acceptance of at least one
paper for publication in an international journal.
The following is the number of the MSc and PhD students in different departments:
Name of Program
2012-2013
MSc
2013-2014
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Clinical Biochmistry
5
Graduates
MSc
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
Pharmacology & Clinical
Pharmacy
Family Medicine & Public
Health
Medical Microbiology
2
2
0
3
0
0
2
1
0
0
5
0
5
2
1
1
3
0
Physiology
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
PhD
MSc
PhD
3
Graduates
MSc
1
1
3
Research:
The ADPSR Office is responsible for coordinating the funding processes pertaining to
research and consultancy in the COMHS in association with the Research and
Innovation Department of the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate
Studies & Research and the Deanship of Research. The Office, together with the
College Medical Research Committee, administers the funding processes of research
projects.
Published research is now recognized as the main aspect by which Universities are
ranked. The higher administration of SQU is fully aware of this fact, and important steps
have been taken, at different levels, to increase awareness among all the faculty and staff
of the university.
Research Funding for the year 2013
Research Area
SR
Biochemistry
2
1
1
1
0
332,200
Child Health
1
0
1
0
1
52,824.500
Family Medicine and
Public Health
2
0
0
0
0
19,736
Human and Clinical
Anatomy
1
0
0
0
Medicine
3
0
1
0
Microbiology &
Immunology
2
0
0
0
Pharmacology & Clinical
Pharmacy
1
0
1
0
Behaviour Medicine
0
0
0
0
1
4,231.332
Surgery
0
1
0
0
0
125,000
12
2
4
1
2
904,105.832
2013
TRC SQU-UAE
Total Fund
OR
IG
RC
0
0
0
0
IG: internal grant, SR: His Majesty's trust Fund, TRC: the Research Council
SQU/UAE: SQU/UAE collaborative research, RC: research consultancy
2
14,000
188,714
25,000
142,400
Publications of COMHS from September 2012 to August 2013
Journals
Books and
Book
chapter
Conference
paper
No.
No.
No.
COMHS-SQUH DEPARTMENTS
1
Behavioral Medical
19
0
42
2
Biochemistry
25
0
5
3
Child Health
47
0
0
4
Family Med. & Public Health
15
1
0
5
Genetic
29
3
7
6
Haematology
23
0
4
7
Human & Clinical Anatomy
11
0
0
Medical Education Unit
4
1
0
9
Medicine
25
3
6
10
Microbiology & Immunology
47
0
4
11
Obstetrics & Gynecology
18
2
9
12
Ophthalmology
15
2
9
13
Pathology
31
0
2
Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacy
54
1
26
15
Physiology
11
0
4
16
Surgery
37
1
7
411
14
125
8
14
TOTAL
3
1. Research Projects (2013)
1.1 Internally Funded Research Projects (IG)
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The suppressor of cytokine singnaling 2(SOCS2):role in the
development of inflammatory bowel disease
IG/MED/BIOC/13/01
OR 15,800
SQU
Dr. Fahad Al Zadjali, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr
Ibrahim Al Haddabi, Department of Pathology, SQU; Dr Amira Al
Kharusi, Department of Physiology, SQU; Dr Suliman Al Hashmi,
Department of Genetics, SQU. Prof. Riad Bayoumi, Department od
Biochemistry, SQU. prof. Gunnar Norstedt, Department of Molecular
Medicine & Surgery, Karolinska Institute.
Rapamycin derivatives differential inhibition of the mTOR
signaling pathway in colorectal cancer
IG/MED/BIOC/13/02
OR 9000
SQU
Dr. Yahya Tamimi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Prof
Mansour Al Mandhri, Department of Medicine, SQU.
Genetic Causes of Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders in Omani
Patients
IG/MED/CHLD/13/01
OR 14,500
SQU
Dr. Salem Al Tamemi, Department of Child Health, SQU; Dr David
Dennison, Department of Hematology, SQU; Dr Mostafa Wali,
Department of Food Sciences and nutrition, College of Agricultural
and Marine Sciences, SQU; Mr Isehaq Al Hsseini, Department of
Physiology, SQU.
An Evaluation of Risk Factors for Stoke in an Omani Community
IG/MED/FMCO/13/01
OR 5100
SQU
Dr. Shyam Ganguly, Department of Family Medicine and Public
Health, SQU; Dr Arunodaya R. Gujjar, Department of Medicine,
SQU; Dr ABDULLAH R AL-ASMI, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr
P. CHACKO JACOB, Department of Medicine, SQU. Dr Jaber Al
Khabouri,Consultant Neurologist, Royal Hospital, Dr R.
NANDAGOPAL, Department of Medicine, SQU. Dr Mohammed AlShafaee, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU.
Dr Santosh, Consultant Neurologist, Royal Hospital.
4
Title:
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Transmission dynamics and spread of drug resistance of
Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Oman
IG/MED/FMCO/13/02
OR 14,636
SQU
Dr. Abdullah AL Maniri, Department of Family Medicine and
Public Health, SQU; Dr Hamza Babiker, Department of
Biochemistry, SQU; Dr Saleh AlAzri, Public Health
Laboratories, Ministry of Health; Ms Sara Hamed Al-Mahruqi,
Public Health Laboratories, Ministry of Health; Ms Laila AlBulushi, Public Health Laboratories, Ministry of Health.
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Effect of Sleep- Deprivation on the Immue Response
IG/MED/ANAT/13/01
OR 14,000
SQU
Dr. Omar Habbal, Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy,
SQU; Dr Mohammed Al-Abri, Department of Clinical Physiology,
SQU; Prof Ali Al-Jabri, Department of Microbiology &
Immunology, SQU; Dr. Elias Said, Department of Microbiology
& Immunology, SQU.
Title:
A study of candidate biomarkers in epithelial ovarian cancers, and
correlation with treatment outcomes
IG/MED/MEDE/13/01
OR 3000
SQU
Dr. Ikram A Burney, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr Moza Al
Kalbani, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, SQU; Dr Ritu
Lakhtakia, Department of Pathology, SQU; Dr Asma Al Balushi,
Emergency Department, SQU. Dr Ikhlas Ali, Department of
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, SQU, Dr Yahya Tamimi,
Department of Biochemistry, SQU.
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The Serological Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori) in
Oman
IG/MED/MEDE/13/02
OR 15,664
SQU
Dr. Jamal Sallam, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr Mohammed Al
Bulushi, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SQU; Dr
Mohammed Al-Hunaini, Department of Hematology, SQU; Dr.
Masoud Kashoob, Department of Medicine, SQU.
Clinical and Electrophysiogical Profile of Patients with Primary
Generalized Epilepsy Referred to SQUH
IG/MED/MEDE/13/03
OR 13,400
SQU
Dr. Abdullah Al Asmi, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr
Nandagopal Ramachandiran, Department of Medicine, SQU;
Dr Amna Al-Futaisi, Department of Child Health, SQU; Dr
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Ibrahim Al-Zakwni, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical
Pharmacy, SQU. Dr Mohammed Al Abri, Department of
Clinical Physiology, SQU. Mr Poothrikovil Rajesh P.,
Department of Clinical Physiology, SQU. Dr Fathiya AlMurshedi, Department of Genetics, SQU.
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Factors Leading to CD4 T-cell Depletion in omani HIV- infected
Patients who are Immunologiaclly Non-Responding to treatment
IG/MED/MICR/13/01
OR 11,000
SQU
Dr. Elias Said, Department of Microbiology, SQU; Prof Al-
Jabri, Department of Microbiology, SQU; Dr Abdullah
Balkhair, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr Sidgi Hasson,
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SQU. Dr.
Crystal Koh, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
SQU. Dr Mohammad Al-Buloshi, Department of Microbiology
and Immunology, SQU.
Title:
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The Role of Antiphospholipid and other relevant auto-antibodies in
the current abortion of Omani pregnant women
IG/MED/MICR/13/02
OR 14,000
SQU
Dr Mohammed Al-Balushi, Department of Microbiology, SQU;
Prof Ali Al Jabri, Department of Microbiology and
Immunology, SQU; Dr Sidgi Hasson, Department of
Microbiology and Immunology, SQU; Dr. Elias Said,
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SQU. Dr.
Crystal Koh, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
SQU. Dr. Moza Al-Kilbani, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, SQU. Dr. Wadha Al-Ghafri, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU.
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Study of the effect of statins and some vasoactive drugs on the
development and progression of diabetic nephropathy in the rat
model
IG/MED/PHAR/13/01
OR 10,000
SQU
Dr Abdel-Hamid M. ElHawary, Department of Pharmacology
and Clinical Pharamcy, SQU; Prof Badreldin Ali, Department
of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharamcy, SQU; Dr Khalid AlBalushi, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharamcy,
SQU; Dr Yousuf Al-Suleimani, Department of Pharmacology
and Clinical Pharamcy, SQU. Dr Mostafa Waly, Department of
Food and Nutrition, College of agriculture Sciences, SQU.
6
1.2
His majesty's Trust Fund Research Project (SR)
Title:
Identification of Novel therapeutic targets for inflammatoryassociated human disorders
Project Code:
SR/MED/BIOC /13 /01
Value:
OR 91,200
Investigators:
Dr Fahad Al-Zadjali, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr.
Suliman Al Hashmi, Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr. MohamedRachid, Department of Haematology, SQU.
Title:
Design and Development of biologically active artificial bone with
precise anatomical shapes and sizes
Project Code:
SR/MED/SURG /13 /01
Value:
OR 125,000
Principal Investigator: Dr Mohammed Khalid, Department of Surgery, SQU
1.3 The Resarch Council Research Projects (TRC)
Title:
A Comprehensive study of CNS demyelinating disorders in Omani
Patients: Clinical Profile, Serological Profile of Neuromyelitis
Optica Autoantibody, Optical Coherence Tomographic
abnormalities and Alterations in Bone Mineral Density and
Metabolism.
Project Code:
RC/MED/MEDI/13/01
Value:
OR 156,650
Funder:
TRC
Principal Investigator: Dr. Poovathoor Jacob, Department of Medicine , SQU
Title:
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Theilera in Oman: Molecular Epidemiology and Disease
RC/MED/BIOC/13/01
OR 193,200
TRC
Dr Hamza Babiker, Department of Biochemistry, SQU.
Title:
Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of HBS_Oman: A severe
Unrevealed from of Sickle Cell Disease
RC/MED/CHLD/13/01
OR 35,700
TRC
Prof. Yasser Wali, Department of Child Health, SQU.
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Title:
Use of Natural Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory agents in
Experimental Chronic kidney Disease : Possible Benefits
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RC/MED/PHAR/13/01
2013
OR 70,300
TRC
Prof Badreldin El Hashmi, Department of Pharmacology and
Clinical Pharmacy, SQU.
1.4
Collaborative Projects (SQU-UAE)
Title:
Analysis of molecular epigenetic programming of Diabetes
mellitus
Project code:
CL/ SQU-UAE/13 /01
Departments:
Biochemistry/Pharmacology
Value:
OR 20,000 - SQU
Project Funder:
SQU and UAE Universities
SQU Investigators:
Dr Fahad Al Zedjali, Department of Biochemistry; Dr Khalid Al
Balushi, department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
1.5
Research Consultancy (CR)
Title:
Novice Driver Safety Research
Project code:
CR/MED/BEHV/13/01
Department:
Bahaviour Medicine
Value:
OR 4,231.332
Project Funder:
SQU
Investigator:
Prof Samir Al Adawi, Department of Bahaviour Medicine.
Title:
Descriptive study of sickle cell disease risk factors and
magnitude in the Gulf Region Based on TCD values
Project code:
CR/MED/CHLD/13/01
Department:
Child Health
Value:
OR 2,624.500
Project Funder:
SQU
Investigators:
Prof Yasser Wali, Department of Child Health.
8
1.6 College Research Projects (MREC)
College Research Projects Approved by the Medical Research Committee and the Ethics
Committee (MREC)
MREC
662
663
664
665
666
667
668
669
670
671
672
673
674
675
676
677
678
679
680
681
682
683
Project Title
PI
Prehospital cardiac arrest survival rate
Dr Abdullah Al Risi
A etiology and Outcome of patients presented to SQUH
with Acute Pancreatitis from Jan 2008- Dec 2012
Impact of CYP2C19 and ABCB1 Polymorphisms on the
Antiplatelet Effect of Clopidogrel in Omanis
Parenting a child with metabolic: Impact on health related
quality of life of parents
Comparison of ultrafast Pap stain with the conventional
method of various body cavity fluids in cytology
Evaluation of a Multiparameter flow cytometry panel to
detect minimal residual disease (MRD) in B-precursor
ALL
Attitude, Knowledge and Perception (KAP) towards
obtaining sexual history among medical practioners in
Oman
Establishing a maximum surgical blood ordering schedule
for elective surgeries in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Chemoresistance breast cancer: The role of E2Fl
activation and its modulation by Akt Pathway
Assessment of systolic and diastolic in children with
propionic academia using conventional and newer
echocardiographic techniques
Cardiac assessment of children with osteogenesis
imperfect using conventional, tissue Doppler, strain and
strain rate echocardiographic techniques
Regional versus general anaesthesia for emergency
caesarean section- procedural impact on maternal and
neonatal outcome. Single Centre retrospective study at
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Vitamin D status and rickets in an Omani age group 6-14
years
Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy and Rigid Spine
Syndrome: report of seven children
Retrospective Cohort study of the prevalence and outcome
of Urinary tract infection during pregnancy in SQUH
A peer review audit on caesarean section- morbidity and
indications
impact of Myeloid Antigen Expression on Treatment and
Outcome of Adult Patients with T-cell Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Multation Status of EGFR, Kras, Braf, FAT4 and
ARID1A Genes in an Omani Gastric Cancer Cohort
Assessment of platelet counts using cell Dyn Sapphire in
patients with low platelets
Prescribing patterns of NSAIDs at SQUH
Knowledge and health beliefs toward sickle cell disease
among Sultan Qaboos University students
Prescribing Pattern of Antifungal Medications at Sultan
Qaboos University Hospital (a retrospective study)
Dr Aftab Siddiqiui
Dr Khalid Al Balushi
Ms Deepa Shaji
Thomas
Dr Nasar Al Wahibi
Department
EM consultant/EM/SQUH
Medicine
Pharmacology and Clinical
Pharmacy
College of Nursing
Pathology
Dr Anil Pathare
Haematology
Dr Ali Al Shidi
Internal Medicine
Dr Arwa AL Riyami
Haematology
Dr Shadia Al Bahlani
Pathology
Dr Khalfan Al Senaidi
Child Health
Dr Khalfan Al Senaidi
Child Health
Dr Devaraj Nidagatte
Dyamanna
Anaesthesia
Dr Clifford Abiaka
Biochemistry
Dr Roshan Lal Koul
Child Health
Dr Maryam Al Shukri
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. V. Gowri
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Murtadha Al
Khabori
Haematology
Prof. Mansour Al
Moundhri
Medicine
Dr. Salam Al Kindi
Dr. Khalid Al Balushi
Dr. Mohammed Al Azri
Dr. Khalid Al Balushi
Haematology
Pharmacology & clinical
Pharmacy
Family Medicine & Public
Health
Pharmacology & clinical
Pharmacy
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685
686
687
688
689
690
691
692
693
694
695
696
697
698
699
700
701
702
703
704
Antithrombotic Efficacy, Safety and Cost Effectiveness of
Fondaparinux versus Enoxaparine in Treating Patients
with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clinical and Anti-Xa
Assay Study
Assessment of systolic, diastolic function and
development of pulmonary hypertension in children with
Beta-thalassemia intermedia using conventional and tissue
Doppler echocardiography
Prospective, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Phase III Clinical
Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Human
Factor VWF/VIII Concentrate (Wilate) In Subjects with
Inherited Type 3 Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) who
Undergo Major Surgical Procedures
The effect of temperature and duration of sample storage
on the measurement of lymphocyte sub populations for
HIV positive and control subjects
Practice and complications of central venous cannulation
in the intensive care unit and operation theatre- A
retrospective audit
Assessment of systolic, diastolic function and
development for pulmonary hypertension in children with
B- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) using
conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiology
Aortic root dimensions in Omani patients as measured by
cardiac computed tomography
Hepatic steatosis and chronic hepatitis B infection in
Oman patients: Prevalence, risk factors & disease severity
association
General Quality of life in children and adolescents with
type 1 diabetes mellitus in SQUH
Characteristics of Children with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Experience
Comprehensive health assessment of elderly people in Al
Dakhliyah Governorate
Incidence of Factor VIII Inhibitors in Haemophilia a
patients following a Product Switch
Manifestations of B12 deficiency at SQUH
Epidemiolonal tends of Retinopathy of Prematurity in
Neonates with gestational age <_32 week in a single
tertiary Center in Oman
The hemodynamics in normotensive and essential
hypertensive individuals: A cross-sectional study through
the Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance
Can the new SIEMENS INNOVANCE VWF AC test kit
replace the ristocetin Co- factor assay in the investigation
of von Willebrands disease? A preliminary assessment
Molecular analysis of S CN5A as a candidate gene for heat
pacemaker control in Oman Family Study
Effectiveness Childbirth Education Intervention on
Anxiety and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Omani
Pregnant Women
Incidence of Du phenotype and Bombay blood group in
Omani population
Comparative analysis of the sysmex XE-5000 and Cell
DYN Saphire
Hepatitis B incidence, risk factors and sequelae in Oman
1
Dr Mansour
Mohammed Sallam
Medicine
Prof. Yasser Wali
Child Health
Dr. Salam Al Kindi
Haematology
Dr. Salam Al Kindi
Haematology
Dr. Rajini Kausalya
Anaethesia(SQUH)
Prof. Yasser Wali
Dr. Hatem Al Farhan
Child Health
Medicine
Dr. Said Al Busafi
Gastroenterology(SQUH)
Dr. Saif Al Yaarubi
Child health
Dr. Saif Alyarrubi
Child health
Dr. Randa M. Youssef
FAMCO
Dr. Anil Pathare
Haematology
Dr. Khalil Al Farsi
Haematology
Dr. Zenaida S. Reyes
Child Health
Dr. Arunodaya Gujjar
Medicine
Dr. Anil Pathare
Haematology
Dr. Marit P. Delghandi
Biochemistry
Dr. Girija Madhavan
Prabhakaran
Nursing
Dr. Shakila Ashraf
Haematology
Dr. Shakila Ashraf
Haematology
Dr. Said Al Busafi
Gastroenterology (SQUH
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706
707
708
709
710
711
712
713
714
715
716
717
718
719
720
721
722
723
724
725
The Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Oman
Barriers in initiating insulin treatment in Type 2 DM
among physicians in Willyat Bowsher
AssessMent of heart rAte reduction, antianGinal efficacy
and quality of life improvemeNt with the If inhibitor
Ivabradine in Coronary artery disease patieNTs
(MAGNIFICENT trial)
Optical Coherence Tomographic patterns in Diabetic
Mecular Edema: Prediction of visual outcome after
Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) injections
Optical Coherence Tomographic patterns in Diabetic
mecular edema(DME): Prediction of outcome after
Intravitreal Triamcinolone acetonide (Triesnces) injections
prognostic value of Myocardial Perfusion imaging
Experience with Totally implantable central venous
Access Ports In Patients with Cancer A Single Center:
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Experience
Assessment of duodenal biopsies which are performed on
patients of suspected coeliac disease, qualitative
assessment by March classification
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among pediatric
patients (0-15 years)at Sultan Qaboos University: A
retrospective chart review study
Clinical and Molecular characterization of von Willebrand
disease patients in Oman
Medication Re conciliation at Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital: Evaluation, implementation and Outcomes
Descriptive Study of sickle Cell Disease Risk
Factors and Magnitude in the Gulf Region Based
on TCD Values
Structured radiology reporting: A feedback of
Clinicians at university Hospital in Oman
prevalence of depression among adults with sickle
cell disease
A retrospective study of the effect of iodised salt
on thyroid cancer patients presented in SQUH
before and after iodised salt was introduced into
the market
Hereditary platelet function disorders: types and
clinical presentations at SQUH
The diagnostic accuracy of CT scan and US in
SQUH
Adolescent-onset psychosis: L Demographic
variables and clinical characteristics of inpatient
psychotic adolescents at the department of
behavioural medicine at SQUH
Clinical and Molecular Characterization of
Mucolipidosis-IV in patients from Oman
Evolution of Epileptic encephalopathy in an infant
with non-accidental head injury
The effect of rosuvastation therapy on glycemic
status, bone profile and renal function in patient
attending lipid clinic of Sultan Qaboos University
2
Prof. Mansour Al
Mandhari
Medicine
Dr. Thord Theodorsson
FAMCO
Dr. Mansour Sallam
Medicine
Dr. Mohammed Al
Abri
Radiology
Dr. Mohammed Al
Abri
Radiology
Dr. Samir Hussein
Radiology
Dr. Shiyam Kumar
Medicine
Dr. Asim Qureshi
Pathology
Mr. Shadiya Al Harthy
Nutrition & Dietetics
SQUH
Dr. Anil Pathare
Haematology
Ms. Amna Al Hashar
Pharmacology
Prof. Yasser Wali
Pharmacology
Dr Rana Shoaib
Hamid
Dr Hamed AlSinawi
Radiology and
Molecular Imaging
Behavioral Medicine
Dr Samir Hussain
Radiology and
Molecular Imaging
Dr Khalil Al-Farsi
Hematology
Dr Hani Al Qadhi
Surgery
Dr Hassan Mirza
Behavioral Medicine
Dr Anuradha
Ganesh
Ophthalmology
Dr Roshan Koul
Child Health
Dr Abdelhamid
Elhawary
Pharmacology and
Clinical Pharmacy
Hospital
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731
732
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734
735
736
737
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739
740
741
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743
744
Pneumatic tube delivery system for transporting
Dr Arwa al Riyami
patient samples at SQUH, a quality study
exploring the role of circulating invariant natural
Dr Mohamed–
killer T cells in sickle cell disease
Rachid Boulassel
Dr. Anuradha
practice and Teaching of Medical Ethics in a
Ganesh
tertiary hospital in Oman
An observational, multi-center, open, study
assessing the efficacy and safety of Lucent is
(Ranibizumab intravitreal injections) in patients
Dr. Ahmed Al Hinai
with visual impairment due to macular edema
secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Utilizing raNibizumab intraVitrEal Injection in a
Dr. Mohammed Al
real-world setting in Diabetic Macular Edema
Abri
(UNVEIL DME)
Evaluating Trauma Care Capabilities of Primary
Dr. Kamlesh
Care Level in Oman
Bhargava
“Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Using
STOPP in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Mrs. Samiya Al Ajmi
Oman
A comprehensive investigation of the risky
Dr Abdullah Al
behavior of young drivers (17-25) in Oman
Maniri
Identification of a mutation (A268G) in the THRB
Dr. Kawther Elgene in a patient with thyroid hormone resistance
Shafie
in Oman: Case Report
Dr. Hamed AlPublic knowledge of dementia in Oman
Sinawi
Stress and Burden of care among dementia carers
Dr. Hamed Alin Omani
Sinawi
Pregnancy outcome in advance maternal (40 years
Ms. Maryam Al
or older) in a tertiary care center (Sultan Qaboos
Shukri
University Hospital) in Oman
Dr. Hamed Al
Average length of stay of Elderly people in SQUH
Sinawi
Evaluation of Diagnostic ability of Novel
Dr. Maha Al
Techniques in Endometrial Biopsy
Kaduri
Dr. Ahmed Al
Hepatotoxicity of lipid lowering agents among
Mazroui
the Omani patients
Understanding the cross-talk among regulatory
Dr. Mohammedimmune cells in lymphomas: A link to improve the
Rachid Boulassel
efficacy of immunotherapeutic
Role of Antigen Presenting Cells in Liver Damage
and Progression of Liver Disease due to Hepatitis
Dr. Elias Said
B and C Infections
Effect of Sitagliptin; DPP4 inhibitor as a second
or third line oral agent to control blood glucose in Dr. Ali Al Mamary
type 2 diabetes
Determining the diagnostic accuracy of uHearTM
Dr. Rashid Al Abri
and its potential use as a screening tool for hearing
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Haematology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
FMCO
Pharmacy(SQUH)
FMCO
FMCO
Behavior Medicine
Behavior Medicine
Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Behavior Medicine
Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Internal Medicine
Haematology
Microbiology
Medicine
Surgery
loss
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Evaluation of eXforge hCt Efficacy and safety in a
real world setting (EXCEED)
Time based Emergency Department Performance
Measures, involving children in a University
Hospital
Major etiological factors of infertility and
treatment outcomes in infertile couples attending
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Oman
Aetiology, modality of treatment & out came of pt
presented to SQUH with thyroid disease &
underwent iodine thyroid scan from Jan 2010 to
Dec 2012
Effect of Adennotonsillectomy (A&T) on
neurocognitive function in children with
obstructive sleep apnea
Prevalence of side effects associated with
methlphenidate treatment in children with ADHD
symptoms attending SQUH
Genetic Studies of Intellctual Developmental
Disabilites (IDD) in affected Omani Families
Evaluation of the clinical features of children with
an Autisum Spectrum Disorder at the first
Developmental paediatrics Clinic in Oman
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of
Childhood Hereditary Spastic paraplegia in Oman
Celiac Disease Prevelence in Omanies with Type 1
Diabetes Mellitus
Descriptive Study of sickle Cell Disease Risk
Factors and Magnitude in the Gulf Region Based
on TCD Values
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Efficacy
and Safety Comparison of Prasugrel and placebo
in Patients with sickle Cell Disease
Candidate gene studies for ADHD in the Omani
population
Safety of Peripheral Stem Cell Mobilization in
Donors with Sickle Cell Trait
Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia in Oman
Prevalence of depression among stroke patients
and relation with demographic and stroke
characteristics
Impact of RSV prophlaxis on respiratory illness
and hospitalization of preterm neonates in SQUH
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of NonAlcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Omani
Patients
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) among
Omani Children attending tertiary hospital:
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Hashmi
Physiology
Dr. Alexander PC
Child Health
Dr. Vaidyanathan
Gowri
Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Prof. Woodhouse
Medicine
Dr. Rashid Al Abri
Surgery
Dr. Ameera Al
Obeidani
Psychiatry
Dr. Watfa Al
Mamari
Child Health
Dr. Watfa Al
Mamari
Child Health
Dr. Amna Al Futaisi child Health
Dr. Siham Al Sinani
Child Health
Prof. Yasser Wali
Child Health
Dr. Salam Al Kindi
Haematology
Dr. Marit P.
Delghandi
Dr. Murtadha Al
Khabori
Dr. Hamad Al
Sinawi
Biochemistry
Haematology
Behavior Medicine
Dr. Nawal Al
Zadjali
Behavior Medicine
Dr. Asad Ur
Rahman
Child Health
Dr. Said Al Busafi
Dr. Muna AlSaadoon
SQUH
Child Health
reasons and outcome
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Comparison of nasal endoscopy and CT scan in
Dr. Rashid Al- Abri
chronic rhinosinusitis
The outcomes of Omani Patients with chronic
Dr. Dawood Al
kidney disease (CKD) in stage five who refused
Ryami
dialysis
KAAPA (Key Aspects of medical Practice in
Dr. Yasser Wali
Patients with Haemophilia A)
An Open-Label Study to Evaluate Prophylaxis
Treatment, and to Characterize the Efficacy,
Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of b-Domain
Dr. Yasser Wali
Deleted Recombinant Factor VIII Albumin Free
(Moroctocog Alfa [AF-CC]) in Children With
Hemophilia A
Serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and
Dr. Jayakrishnan
Asthma Severity
Nair
Long term glycemic control between Insulin
Dr Saif Abdullah Al
Glargine and NPH in children and Adolescents
Yarrubi
with Type 1 Diabetes- Single Centre experience
Endometrial cancer: Clinicopathological features
Dr. Ikram Burney
and outcomes in Oman
Compassion Fatigue among resident physicians in
Ms Zena Al Sharbati
the Oman Medical Specialty Board
Variation and association of smoking habit in
Dr Upender
pterygium amongst Omani population
Krishen Wali
Comparison between obstructive and nonDr Pradeep Chopra
obstructive appendicitis among SQUH patients
Extracorporeal Shock-wave lithotripsy success rate
Dr. Mohammed S.
and complications: initial experience of Sultan
Al Marhoon
Qaboos University Hospital
Clinico-pathological features and outcomes of
Dr. Ikram Burney
cancer of Cervix in Oman
Utilization pattern of antipsychotics among adult Dr. Moahmmed Alpatients a Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Zaabi
Clinical presentation, cerebrospinal fluid analysis
Dr. Ahmed Babiker
and pattern of antibiotic sensitivity among
Idris
children with bacterial meningitis
Rates of Nonadherence, Discontinuation, Relapse
Dr. Ahmed Al
and Readmission in Patients with Schizophrenia
Harrasi
Prevalence of hepatitis B core antibodies in
Dr. Wasif Rasool
volunteer blood donors
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Efficacy
and Safety Comparison of Prasugrel and placebo
Dr. Salam Al Kindi
in Patients with sickle Cell Disease
Non-dipping blood pressure and metabolic
Prof M. O Hassan
disorder in SQUH patients
Attitudes towards oocyte cryopreservation among
Dr. Maha Alwomen of reproductive age in Oman
Khaduri
The patterns of acute abdominal pain seen in
Dr. Norman
patients at SQU
Macahado
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Medicine
Child Health
Child Health
Medicine
Child Health
Medicine
Behavior Medicine
Ophthalmology
Surgery
Surgery
Medicine
Pharmacology
Child Health
Behavior Medicine
Medicine
Haematology
Physiology
obstetrics & Gynecology
Surgery
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Assessment Process in COMHS: Students
Perception
The Quality of Life among Parents of Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Oman
Reproducibility of Manual Platelet Estimation
Dr. Muna Al
Saadoon
Dr. Yahya Al Farsi
Dr. Murtadha Al
Khabori
Detection and characterization of extended
spectrum beta lactamases in clinical isolates of
Prof Sharanjit Singh
Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia at
Thukral
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
The Impact of Bronchial Asthma on School
Attendance Among Omani Children Aged 6-16
Dr. Muna Al Saadon
Years in Muscat Governorate in 2013
Identification of metallo-beta-lactamases in clinical
isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia Prof Sharanjit Singh
coli and Klebsiella pneumonia at Sultan Qaboos
Thukral
University Hospital (SQUH)
Door-to-needle time for administration of
fibrinolytics in acute myocardial infarction at two
Dr. Abdullah Al
tertiary Hospital in Oman and whether this meet
Reesi
the international standard
An investigation of incident management in New
Ms. Yasmina Salim
South Wales, Australia and its applicability to the
Al Hatimy
Sultanate in Oman
Characterization of circulating microparticles in
Omani sickle cell anemia patients: Comparison in
Dr. Anil Pathare
steady state and painful crisis
Public Awareness of Cancer Among Omani
Dr. Mohammed Al
Population
Azri
Pathological findings of crescentic
Dr. Marwa Al
glomerulonephritis in Omani patients 2006-2012
Riyami
Clinical features of crescentic glomerulonephritis
Dr. Marwa Al
in Omani patients during the period from 2006 to
Riyami
2012
Rates and correlates of bullying and agrressive
Dr. Muna Al
behavior among Omani youth in Muscat
Saadoon
Governorate, Sultanate of Oman
Optimizing care pathways using routinely collected Dr. Abduallah Alpatient data
Asmi
Evaluation of sampling time and indications for
Dr. Mohammed Al
therapeutic drug monitoring requests at Sultan
Za’abi
Qaboos University Hospital
Frequency of stool bacterial and viral pathogens
and their clinical characteristics in children
Dr. Sharef
admitted with acute diarrheal illness at a tertiary
Waadallah Sharef
care centre
Paracetamol poisoning in Sultan Qaboos
Prof. Musbah Tanira
University Hospital (SQUH)
Utilization patern of antidepressants at Sultan
Dr. Mohammed AL
Qaboos University Hospital
Zaabi
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Family Medicine &
Public Health
Haematology
Microbiology &
Immunology
Child Health
Microbiology &
Immunology
Emergency
Quality &
Development
Directorate
Hematology
Family Medicine &
Public Health
Pathology
Pathology
Child Health
Medicine
Pharmacology &
Clinical Pharmacy
Child Health
Pharmacology &
Clinical Pharmacy
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Clinical Pharmacy
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Association of young maternal age with adresse
reproduction outcomes
Prevalence and outcomes of teenage in Pregnancy
in Oman
Nurses’ perception about the EPR and Nurses’
documentation at SQUH
Malaria-Related Deferral of blood donors at SQU
blood bank
Pattern and Clinical outcome of 1upus nephritis in
Omani patients
Prevalence and Clinicohistological features of
helicobacter pylori in patients undergoing
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy at SQUH
Physical co-morbidities among patients with
Dementia seen at in Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital
Contrast induced nephropathy in patients with
chronic kidney disease undergoing invasive
coronary procedure: clinical and procedural risk
factors
Retrospective analysis of the demographic
maternal characteristics and perinatal/neonatal
outcomes of all RH negative pregnant women
with alloimmunization who managed at SQUH
from Jan 2008 to Dec 2012
Doctors as content creators: teaching medical
students to develop mHealth apps
Sleep Deprivation and the Immune Response
Evaluation of purified poloxamer 188 in children
in crisis (EPIC): A phase 3 randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial
of MST-188 (purified poloxamer 188) injection in
children with sickle cell disease experiencing vasoocclusive crisis
Evaluation of purified poloxamer 188 in children
in crisis (EPIC): A phase 3 randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial
of MST-188 (purified poloxamer 188) injection in
children with sickle cell disease experiencing vasoocclusive crisis
Validation of liver MRI T2*- comparison with
Liver iron load by R2 MRI (FERRISCAN)
Point of Care Devices (P.O.C) awareness, usage
and training: Targeting Residents and Trainers in
Oman
Wrist drop in muscular atrophy (Werding
Hoffman Disease)
Using Hydroxyurea (HU) in paediatric patients
with Sickle cell disease (SCD) in Oman,
Challenges of compliance and impact on clinical
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Haddabi
Dr. Rahma Al
Haddabi
Dr. Huda Al-Awaisi
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Department of
Nursing/ SQUH
Dr. Arwa Al Riyami
Haematology
Dr. Juma Al Kaabi
Medicine
Dr. Said Al Busafi
Medicine
Dr. Azza Al Hinai
Behavior Medicine
Dr. Mansour Sallam
Dr. Tamima Al
Dughaishi
Dr. Ken Masters
Dr. Omar Habbal
Medicine
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Medical Education
Unit
Human & Clinical
Anatomy
Prof Yasser Wali
Child Health
Dr. Murtadha Al
Khabori
Haematology
Dr. Shahina Daar
Haematology
Dr. Mohammed Al
Shafaee
Dr. Roshan Koul
Mrs. Shireen Al
Zadjali
Family Medicine &
Public Health
Child Health
Clinical Pharmacy
outcome
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The Incidence, Risk Factors, Clinical Course and
Outcomes of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Dr Asad Ur Rahman
in Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU) in SQUH
Sleep apnea and hemodynamic and autonomic
profile in patients undergoing CABG- a
Dr. Deepali Jaju
longitudinal study
Retrospective analysis of mortality among Omani
patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus over
Dr. Juma Al Kaabi
17 years period admitted to SQUH
Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome of
Dr. Abdullah A
Nosocomial Candidemia
Balkhair
Prevalence and demographic maternal
characteristics of minor RBC alloimmunization in
Dr. Tamima Al
Omani pregnant women at SQUH )5 year
Dughaishi
retrospective study)
The pattern and causes of neonatal mortality at a
Dr. Mohammed
tertiary Hospital in Oman
Abdellatif
Tympanoplasty/Mastoidectomy in SQUH:
Dr. Rashid Al-Abri
Retrospective Analysis
Dysbiosis of Gut Microbiota (DOMA) and Risk
Factors of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome in the
Dr. Yahya Al Farsi
Sultanate of Oman
Gastrostomy feeding tube insertion, indication and
Dr. Issa Al
outcome- a comparison between radiological and
Qarshoubi
endoscopic insertion
Clinico-epidemiological Features of Wilsons
Dr. Said Al Busafi
disease in Oman: Single Centre experience
Evaluation of Antibiotic prescribing for adults in
Pharmacist Ghada
ambulatory and inpatient care in Sultan Qaboos
Al Maliky
University Hospital/Sultanate of Oman
Correlation of proliferation marker Ki67 with
hormone receptor status and Her-2 neu
Dr. Ritu Lakhtakia
expression in Omani Women with breast cancer
A study of the prevalence of Postnatal depression
Dr. Gowri
(PND) in the Sultanate of Oman and the
Vaidyanathan
validation of appropriate screening
Obstacles of conducting clinical and basic science
Dr. Murtadha Al
research faced by the staff of College of Medicine
Khabori
and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Effectiveness of contact-based education in
changing negative Perceptions and attitudes
Dr. Amaal
towards mental illness among medical students at
Ambusaidi
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
Child Health
Clinical Physiology
Medicine
of Infection Control
Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Child Health
Surgery (ENT)
Family medicine &
Public Health
Medicine
Medicine
Pharmacy (SQUH)
Pathology
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Haematology
Behavioral Medicine
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Schizophrenia profile
Dr. Amira Al Hosni
Behavioral Medivine
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Clinical and laboratory correlations of antistreptolysin O antibodies: rheumatological
prospect
Dr. Reem Abdwani
Child Health
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836
Sleep Deprivation and the Immune Response
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Genetic basis of variable phenotypic expression in
sickle cell disease: The Sickle cell Sibling Study
A prospective, single arm study to assess the
efficacy and safety of deferasirox 20 mg/kg BID
in transfusion dependent beta< 35 mg/kg OD
Disclosure of medical errors among patients at
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Safety and complications of tunneled cuffed
double lumen dialysis catheters in Omani patients:
Clinical and radiological perspective
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Dr. Salam Al Kindi
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Haematology
Child Health
Prof Yasser Wali
Dr. Murtadha Al
Khabori
Haematology
Dr. Rana Shoaib
Hamid
Dr. Charles Saki
Bakheit
Dr. Mohammed Al
Shafaee
Radiology
Dr. Said Al Busafi
Medicine
Dr. Mariam Mathew
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Lung Cancer Risk Factors in Omani Patients
The prevalence of bullying among school students
and its effect on mental health
Inhibition of receptor tyrosine kinase via Pgrmc1 a
potential therapeutic target in gastric cancer
Dr. Ikhlas S. Ahmed
Characteristics of Hepatitis C patients in Oman
Cord blood C-peptide level and neonatal outcome
in relation to maternal Haemoglobin A1c in last
trimester of pregnancy
Human and Clinical
Anatomy
Mathematics and
Statistics
Family Medicine and
Public Health
Pharmacology and
Clinical Pharmacy