Dr. Nitika C Panakkal

Assistant Professor Selection grade

Department of Medical Imaging Technology

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Dr. Nitika C Panakkal is Assistant Professor Selection grade in the Department of Medical Imaging Technology at MCHP, 沙巴体育.

    She is:

    • ISO coordinator for the department
    • Committee member of the institutional health professional education unit
    • Guide for PG dissertations
    • Coordinator BSc 5th semester
    • Clinical teaching?
      • Conventional X-ray, Computed and Digital Radiography
      • Fluoroscopic X-ray Procedures
      • Mammography
      • Computed Tomography (16-slice and 128-slice Philips)
      • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1.5T and 3T Phillips)

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SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Radiographic Special procedures III Semester/ II Year BSc MIT
Radiation Safety in Radiodiagnosis IV Semester/ II Year BSc MIT
Radiographic equipment and techniques I Semester/ I Year MSc. MIT
Advanced instrumentation and techniques in MRI-I II Semester/ II Year MSc. MIT
Ethics and Pedagogy II Semester/ II Year MSc. MIT
Imaging Division of Ayurveda/ Siddha- PG

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Bachelor of Science Medical Imaging technology 沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, 沙巴体育 2012
Master of Science Medical Imaging Technology 沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, 沙巴体育 2015
Doctor of Philosophy Medical Imaging Technology 沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, MAHE, 沙巴体育 2024

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, 沙巴体育 Assistant Professor Selection Grade Academic Teaching & Clinical August 2021 - till date
沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, 沙巴体育 Assistant Professor Senior Scale Academic Teaching & Clinical August 2018 - August 2021
沙巴体育 College of Health Professions, 沙巴体育 Assistant Professor Academic Teaching & Clinical August 2015 - August 2018
Apollo Hospitals Radiographer Technical 2012-2013

Comparison of effective dose between adult and pediatric CT brain using dose length product.

Ms Nitika C. Panakkal Mr. Sushil Yadav Ms. Winniecia Dkhar

沙巴体育 journal of pharma and biosciences. 2015; October; 6(4): 37-42 沙巴体育 period: 2013-2015

Influence of low kilovoltage protocol on image quality, radiation and iodine dose for abdominopelvic computed tomography.

Nitika C. Panakkal Dr. Rajagopal KV Dr. Suresh Sukumar Dr. Ravishankar N

Publications:?

Panakkal N. C, Kadavigere R, Sukumar S, Ravishankar N. Influence of Body Mass Index and Abdominal Circumference on Radiation Dose During Abdominopelvic Computed Tomography. Biomed Pharmacol J 2023;16(3).

?NC Panakkal, R Kadavigere, S Sukumar, N Ravishankar. A phantom based investigation into the influence of low tube potential and matrix size on radiation dose and image quality for 128 slice abdominopelvic CT protocol. Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences.2022.18(2):14-19 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2022031418324703_MJMHS_0322.pdf

Conference proceedings. NC Panakkal, R Kadavigere, S Sukumar, N Ravishankar. Low Kilovoltage protocol based on body mass index: Feasibiltiy and influence on radiation dose and image quality. Journal of? Medical imaging and radiation sciences.2023;54(3):s23

Role: Principle Investigator 沙巴体育 Period: 2019- 2024

Effects of a resistance training program on the bone mineral density in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema – a preliminary quasi experimental study

Nivedita S. Prabhu Nitika C. Panakkal Dr. Stanley Mathew Dr. Sahana Shetty

Role: Co-investigator 沙巴体育 Period: 2021- ongoing

Knowledge, Awareness and Practice Towards Screening mammography

Ms. Priyanka Dr. Winniecia Dkhar Ms. Nitika C Panakkal Dr. Rajagopal K V Dr. Suresh S

Copyright

QUESTIONNAIRE (EAR-Q)- Ergonomic Assessment for Radiographers

Ms. Nitika C Panakkal, Ms. Sidhiprada Mohapatra Mr. Shivanath Shanbhag

Copyright

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Computed Tomography, Radiation Protection

Area of Expertise

Computed Tomography, Radiation Protection, Digital Imaging, MRI

Area of 沙巴体育

Radiation dose in CT, Forensic Radiology, Digital Imaging

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Life member of Society of Indian Radiographers

Member of the European Society of Radiology.

A pilot study to compare surface radiation dose to gonads by radiographic examination of the lumbar spine using computed radiography and direct digital radiography

Priyanka Rahul Kotian Nitika C. Panakkal

沙巴体育 journal of pharma and biosciences; 2016; July, 7(3): 499-502.

Evaluation of effective dose and associated radiation risks in common computed tomography procedures

Abdul Kayyum Nitika C.Panakkal Arathy Mary John

Indian Journal of Public Health 沙巴体育 & Development . Mar2020, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p460-465. 6p

Correlation of bone mineral density measured in quantitative computed tomography with Hounsfield unit.

R Lalruatfela Rahul P Kotian Nitika C Panakkal

EuropePMC.2020. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-34551/v1

Occupational stress among radiographers working in tertiary care hospital in Udupi and Mangalore

Kaushik Nayak Navish Kumar Nitika C Panakkal

Medico-legal update.2020: 20(4)

A prospective study to determine the timing of complete fusion of spheno-occipital synchondrosis using computed tomography

Hariprasad T Nambiar Aysha Mehanaz Nitika C. Panakkal Visakh T

Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology.2021:15(4)

Knowledge of magnetic resonance safety measures among nursing and housekeeping staff in a tertiary care hospital

Disha R K Sushil Yadav Nitika C. Panakkal

Turkish online journal of qualitative inquiry.2021: 12(7)

Optimization of pediatric CT brain protocol to achieve reduced patient dose

2017-01-06 Julnar KP Dr. Prakashini K Dr. Suresh Sukumar Nitika C. Panakkal

Co-guide

Evaluating the feasibility of CT guided interventional thoracic procedure using a low radiation dose.

2017-01-06 Zosangliani Sushil Yadav Nitika C. Panakkal

Co-guide

Comparison of Entrance Surface Radiation dose to gonads by radiographic examination of LS Spine with Computed Radiography and Direct Digital Radiography

2017-01-06 Priyanka Rahul P Kotian Nitika C Panakkal

Role: Co guide

Evaluation of effective dose and associated radiation risks in common computer tomography procedures.

2017-01-08 Abdul Kayyum Arathy Mary John Nitika C. Panakkal

Guide

Correlation of Bone Mineral Density Measured in Quantitative Computed Tomography with Hounsfield unit.

2018-01-08 R. Lalruatfela Rahul Kotian Nitika C. Panakkal

Co- Guide

Assessment of occupational stress among radiographers in tertiary care hospital in Udupi and Mangalore

2019-01-02 Kaushik Nayak Navish Kumar Nitika C. Panakkal

Guide

Knowledge of MR safety measures among nursing and housekeeping staff in tertiary care hospital.

2019-01-06 Disha Faujdar Sushil Yadav Nitika C. Panakkal

Co-guide

Development and validation of a tool to access the knowledge, attitude and perception of women towards screening mammography.

2019-01-06 Priyanka Chandrasekhar Winniecia Dkhar Nitika C. Panakkal

Role: Co-guide

Age determination by spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion in south Indian population using computed tomography

2019-01-06 Hariprasad T Nambiar Ayesha Mehnaz Nitika C. Panakkal

Role: Guide

Age Estimation by Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis Fusion In 沙巴体育 Indian Population Using Computed Tomography

2021-01-06 Rajesh Nitika C. Panakkal Visakh T

Role: Guide

Prevalance and distribution of work related musculoskeletal stress among the radiographers in Udupi and Mangalore

2022-01-05 Shivanath Nitika C. Panakkal Sidhiprada Mohapratra

Role: Guide

Correlation of patient characteristics with aortic enhancement in abdominal CT

Neethu Acha Varughese Nitika C. Panakkal Visakh T Dr. Rajagopal K V

Role: Guide

Estimation of effective dose and lifetime attributable risk from head CT Scans in adults

Rowina Zeena Nitika C. Panakkal Kaushik Nayak

Role: Guide