CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. ARUNACHALAM KUMAR M.B.BS., M.S., F.I.M.S.A., F.N.F.C.F.M., F.A.G.E.
Vice Chairman, Kanachur Academy of General Education, Mangalore
Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Kanachur Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore 575018
Date of birth: 27th. APR 1949
Email: [email protected] Mob: 7259489123
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Testimonials
‘I am proud of you….keep it up’ Dr. C.N.R. Rao, Bharat Ratna
‘My most outstanding student’ Prof. B.M. Hegde, Padma Bhushan
‘Remarkable achievements’ Dr. M. S Valiathan, Padma Vibhushan
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Teaching & Research Experience
36 years 140 papers published & 100 plus papers presented 12 books (4 medical) as author / co-author
Examiner
Ph.D., M.D., M.S., M.Sc., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.P.T., B.N.Y.S.
Formerly
Dean, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nitte University
Head, Department of Anatomy, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore 1
Head of Dept. of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Deputy Registrar, Manipal University
Chairman, Board of Studies, Manipal University
Chairman, Malpractices Committee, Manipal University
Chairman, Malpractices & Lapses Committee, Rajiv Gandhi University
Member, Examination Reforms Committee, RGUHS
Member, Board of Studies, Mangalore University
Visiting Professor, Kuwait University (2002, 2003)
Director (R&D) Nitte University
Chairman Board of Studies, Nitte University
Chairman, PhD Committee, Nitte University
Editor, Nitte University Journal of Health Science
PRESENTLY
Editor-in-chief, International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical and Medical Science
Dy. Editor, Journal of Science of Healing Outcomes
Editorial Board, Cases Journal (U.K)
Editorial Board, Dental Hypotheses (USA)
Editorial Board, Biological Segment
Reviewer, British Medical Journal (U.K)
Reviewer, Journal of the I M A
Editorial Board, Journal of Oral Medicine Cases
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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01.Roll of Honor, KMC Students’ Association, Manipal
02.1969 Best Public Speaker Award from Indian Jaycees
03. 1977 Jaycees ‘Outstanding Young Person Award’
04. 1983 Professional Competence Award, Rotary Club, Mangalore (N)
05. 1984 Dr. T M. A Pai Gold Medal for Medical Research
06. 1984 Rotary Foundation GSE Award’ for study tour of U.S.A
07. 1984 Rotary Foundation ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ recognition
08. 1985 Best Paper, State Conference of Community Medicine
09. 1989 Commendable Service Award from D.K. District Scouts & Guides
10. 1990 Distinguished Alumnus Award, K.M.C
11. 1992 Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy
12. 1996 Best Paper, National Biomedical Engineering Conf., Manipal
13. 1998 Intel Award ‘Best Computer Science Project’ at Zonal & National
14. 2001 Karnataka District Rajyotsava Award, for Medical Service
15. 2002 Air India-Deccan Herald B.O.L.T. State 1st Prize for Innovative Teaching
16. 2003 Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to medical literature, K.M.C . 17. 2004 Best Paper, International Conference on Diabetes, Jaipur
18. 2005 Best Paper, National Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya
19. 2006 2nd Prize, Conference of Medicine PGs, Annamalai University
20. 2007 Top-Blogger in India Award from Sulekha.com
21. 2009 Intel Neo Sports Inventor Award
22. 2010 S A Husain Memorial Conservationist Award
23. 2010 Fellow National Foundation of Clinical Forensic Medicine
24. 2011 Best Poster Award, Malaysian Association of Anatomists, Penang
25. 2012 Member, International Advisory Panel, Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy
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26. 2012 Scholar-Member, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
27. 2015 D.K. Dt. Jilla Parishad Senior Citizens Award (Medical services)
BOOKS
1.Textbook of Histology, Emmess Publications, ISBN 2nd ed., 2011
2. ABC Handbook of Embryology, ISBN Jaypee Publications, 4th. ed., 2003
3. Cryptic Crossword Decoder, ISBN Sri Durga Agency, 1996
4. Footnotes, ISBN Sri Durga Agencies, 1995
5. Americana, Sharada Publishers, 1984
6. Fathers, rebels & dreamers, ISBN Invisible Man Press, 2005
7. Blogprint, ISBN Penguin Publications (co-author) 2007
8. Philosophy of evolution, ISBN Yash Publications, Bikaner (co-author) 2010
9. Biomedical Writing, ISBN Gayathri Printers, 2011
10. Biped stance & stride, LAP, ISBN 978-3-659-44121-9, 2013
12. Birds of Nitte University Campus, ISBN 978-81-908028-8-8, 2014
13. Love Affairs, Partridge Book (UK) in press, 2015
14. Nature, Naturally, Valmeeki Publishers, 2015 15. Her India, Valmeeki Publishers, 2015
RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATIONS
140. Arunachalam Kumar Intra-oral and peri-stomal changes engendered by evolution of orthograde posture and bipedal gait, Oral Health Case Reports, Vol.1; No.1, 2015
139. Arunachalam Kumar & Shivarama CH, The squatting facet on femora of South Indians, International Journal of Science Research & Education Vol.3, No.7, p 3995-3997; 2015
138. Arunachalam Kumar, 4
An overview of locomotion & propulsive bio-mechanisms in vertebrates, International Journal of Social Science & Humanities, Vol.3 No.7, pp 1-23, 2015
137. Arunachalam Kumar, Observations on bipedal stance and stride in birds, International Journal of Science Research & Education, Vol.3; No.7 p 3991-3994, 2015
136. Rekhalatha & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 The pelvic arterial supply; classification of the main branches of the internal iliac artery, International Journal of Scientific Research & Education, 3: 3; 2099-3005
135. Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Evolution of bipedal gait: adaptation in skull osteology, International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences, 1; 2
134. Shivarama C & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report, International Journal of Life Scie188, 2015, International Journal of Life Science Research, 3; 1; 186- 187
133. Jagadeesh T & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Dissipation of heat in the heart & the biophysics of coronary outflow, International Journal of Life Science Research, 3; 1; 154-158
132. Jagadeesh T & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Nonlinear interpretations of ECG, International Journal of Scientific Research & Education, 3; 2; 2912-2916
131. Bangera Y, Ahmed NA & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Transvaginal sacrospinous ligament colpopexy, International Journal of Health Care Sciences, 2; 2; 301-304
130. Rekhalatha & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Study of Intravaginal Tablet Misoprostol (25μg) for Induction of Labour in Primigravida with Term Gestation, International Journal of Healthcare Sciences .Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp: 325-330
129. Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Non-linear systems in medicine, International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical & Medical Science, Vol. 1, No.1, 48-69
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128. Shivarama CH & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 Spatular extension of left lobe of liver, International Journal of Scientific Education & Research, 3: 1
127. Shivarama CH, Shishirkumar & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015 The Wormian os ptericum (epipteric bone) International Journal of Scientific Education & Research, 3: 1
126. Arunachalam Kumar, Ethology: Observations on animal behavior, ZOOsPrint, Vol XX1X, 9: 11, 2014
125. Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 Cerebral hemisphere and shredding direction, International Journal of Health Scientific Education & Research
124. Shishirkumar, Nambiar S & Arunachalam Kuma, 2014 Study of squatting facets of tibia & talus in south Indian population, International Journal of Science and Research, 3; 6;
123. Bhat PS & Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 Observations on the feet of south Indian tree-climbing communities, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 4; 4
122. Shishirkumar, Nambiar S, Arunachalam Kumar, GV Patil Morphometric analysis of the superior articulating surface of the talus, International Journal of Scientific Education & Research
121. Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 Accelerated nail growth in diabetics, International Journal of Healthcare Sciences, ISSN 2348-5728 Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp: 163- 166
120. R. Avadhani & Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 Vincristine sulphate induced sperm shape abnormalities in mice, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 6, Issue, 09, pp.8829-8833
119.Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 Cysts, sinuses and fistulae of branchial origin Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 4, 4
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118. Arunachalam Kumar, 2014 The ulnar nerve in the tunnel of Guyon International Journal of Scientific Research & Research, 2: 8: 1781-1784
117. Arunachalam Kumar The Functional Anatomy of the Male Gonadal Vessels: A Re-Appraisal International Journal of Scientific Research and Education 2: 8, 1728-1740, 2014
116. EA Kumar, B V Marla, C J Kumar, G Chitkara, N Mishra, Arunachalam Kumar Spectral analysis of resonant sounds of chest percussion Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 4, No.3, 97-98, 2014
115. Arunachalam Kumar Rotation of upper limbs in the overweight Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 4, No. 3, 43-44, 2014
114. Arunachalam Kumar, Kumari SN, Kavitha K. & Rojin T.S Evaluation of Radio-protective Effect of Averrhoa carambola Leaves Extract in Wistar Rats, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.4, No. 2, 70-80, 2014
113. Arunachalam Kumar Unipedal stance in birds: some observations ZOO’s Print, Vol. XXVIII, No. 11, p 35, 2013
112.Arunachalam Kumar Chaos: applications in medicine, monograph published on Scrib.D, 2013
111. Arunachalam Kumar Biped stance & stride: Origins of orthograde posture and gait ISBN 978-3-659-44121-9; 1st. ed. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013
110. Raghavendra AY, Kavitha, Arunachalam Kumar, Tarvadi P & Harsha CR, 2013, Anatomical study of the moderator band Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.3; No.4
109. Arunachalam Kumar, Kumari NS, D’Souza P & Bhargava D, 2013; Evaluation of renal protective activity of Adhatoda zeylanica (medic) leaves extract in Wistar rats, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.3, No.4
108. George BM, Muddanna SR, Arunachalam Kumar, 2013
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Biomechanics of climbing coconut trees and its implications in ankle-foot morphology, Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, .7, 5, 789-793
107. Arunachalam Kumar, 2013 Thermoregulation in the heart and the biophysics of coronary arterial flow Nitte University Journal of Health Science, .3, 2, 58 - 62
106. Arunachalam Kumar, 2013 Cranio-caudal displacement of propulsive accruements: evolutionary markers? Journal of Biological Sciences, 6 (1) 30-31
105. George BM, Arunachalam Kumar, Muddanna SR, 2013 Foot Deformations in Coconut Tree Climbers of South India Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 3 (1) 45 – 51
104. Arunachalam Kumar, 2013 Hopping in Birds: Is choice of gait influenced by cervical mobility and field of vision? Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 3 (1) 56 - 58
103. Vishal K., Vinay K.V., Remya K., Arunachalam Kumar & Shishir K, 2012 High Sacral Hiatus with Non Fusion of Lamina of First Sacral Vertebrae: A Case Report, Nitte University Journal of Health Science,.2 (4)
102. Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM, 2012 Chaos theory: Impact on and implications in medicine Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 2; 4
101. Remya K, Arunachalam Kumar & Vishal K, 2012 The unco-vertebral joints of Luschka, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, .2, 4
100. Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 The pollex-index complex and the kinetics of opposition, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 2, No.4
99. Steinhauser G, Arunachalam Kumar et al, 2012 The role of peer review in innovative science Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, Vol. 33, October, 359-376
98. Arunachalam Kumar, Suchetha Kumari N & Divya Bhargavan, 2012 Evaluation of in vitro anti-oxidant property of ethanolic extract from leaves of Achryanthes aspera , Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research, 5; 3
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97. Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 Knuckle-walking: prelude to hominin bipedality or acquired mechanism to protect fingertips? Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.2, No.2
96.Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 Research: where we are and where we hope to be Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.2, No.1
95.Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 Fibonacci sequence in flexion-extension complex of index digit Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.2, No.1
Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 The range of pollex-index approximations in opposition Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.2, No.1
Bincy M. George, Muddanna SR, Arunachalam Kumar, Niveditha S, JS D’Souza , 2012 Health of coconut tree climbers of rural south India - Medical emergencies, body mass index and occupational marks- a quantitative and survey study; Journal of Diagnostic and Clinical Research Vol. 6 (1) pp 57- 60
Bidarikotimath S. Avadhani R. & Arunachalam Kumar, 2011 Primary pattern of arteries of upper limb with relevance to their variations. International Journal of Morphology, 29 (4):1422-1428, 2011.
Arunachalam Kumar, 2011 Chaos & electrocardiography Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No. 4
90.Avadhani RK, Dhanesh, Arunachalam Kumar et al 2011 Radio-ulnar synostosis: a case report Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No. 4
Arunachalam Kumar, 2011 Editorial: Exercise your write Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No. 4
Arunachalam Kumar Editorial: Why write? Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No.1-3
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Arunachalam Kumar, Shetty A, Shetty U, KumarS & Harsha C, 2011 Temperomandibular joint: kinetics Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No.1-3
Arunachalam Kumar, 2011 Fingerprint analysis of ethnic Arab Kuwaiti women Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.1, No.1-3
85.Kumar S, Kumar JC, Bhat S & Arunachalam Kumar An anatomic study of unusual origin of nerve to mylohyoid and its clinical significance, British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 49: 5; 2011
Paval J, Srinivasan KK, Arunachalam Kumar et al Anti-arthritic activity of the plant Tinospora cordifolia willd. Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, 5 (1) 11-16, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar Red toenails Canadian Medical Association Journal, 183 (5) 589, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar An overview on evolution of human erect posture, bipedal mobility and gait RGUHS Journal of Medical Sciences 1: 3: 35-41, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar, Remya N & Kavitha K Palatal Index and osteometry: a parameter for sex identification Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol. 5, No. 2, 9-10, 2011
80.Arunachalam Kumar Sports injuries: a new perspective on causation Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Vol. 5, No. 3, 134, 2011
Bidarikotimath S, Ramakrishna A & Arunachalam Kumar Reverse sexual dimorphism in digit ratios detected in Down Syndrome Indian Journal of Forensic Research, 1: 1: 2011
Bincy G, Mudanna RS & Arunachalam Kumar Foot deformities in coconut tree climbers Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health (in press) 2010
Kumar JC, Vivek Y, Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM Oral candidiasis in chikungunya viral fever: a case report Cases Journal, 3 (6) 2010
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Arunachalam Kumar, Risus sardonicus Hektoen International: Journal of Medical Humanities, 2 :1; 2010
75.Arunachalam Kumar, The Gondwanaland crescent as home to hominid gene pool, Philosophy of evolution, Transcience Transactions Vol.1 Yash Publications, Bikaner, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC, The face as an index in health and disease Med. Hypotheses, 74 (2): 389-90, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Dental caries: Cola, calor or calories Med. Hypotheses, 74 (3):613, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar Musings on time, space & brevity Scientific Medicine 1 (2) 2009
Bhat PS & Arunachalam Kumar The medial longitudinal arch in tree climbing communities Scientific Medicine 1 (2) 2009
70.Prabhu LV, Ranade AV, Rai R, Pai MM, Arunachalam Kumar et al, The nasal septum: An osteometric study of 16 cadaver specimens, Ear Nose Throat J.; 88 (8):1052-1056, 2009
Ganesh KC, Arunachalam Kumar et al Morphology of lacrimal sac and lacrimal duct in cadaver Bratislava Medical Journal, 110 (11) 740-743, 2009
Vivek Y, Bhoppi R, Arunachalam Kumar et al The femoral neck-shaft angle in squatters, Ind. J. Forensic Med. Toxic., 3; 1: 2009
Arunachalam Kumar Way to go: Editorial Scientific Medicine, 1; 1; 2009
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Arunachalam Kumar A hypothesis on factors influencing preferences of scalp hair-parting line, Medical Hypotheses, 72 (4) 480, 2009
65.Arunachalam Kumar Burn the bra: compromised chaotic cooling as cause for testicular and breast carcinomas Medical Hypotheses, 73 (6) 1079-80, 2009
Pai MM, Prabhu LV, Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar The palmaris longus muscle: its anatomic variations and functional morphology Romanian Journal of Morphology & Embryology, 49 (2) 215-217, 2008
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC, Swinging high and low: why do testes hang at different levels? Medical Hypotheses 69 (3) 2008
Kumar CJ, Baboo CA, Arunachalam Kumar et al The socioeconomic impact of the chikungunya viral epidemic in India Open Medicine 1(2) e92-94 2007
60.Oberoi V, Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar et al Does non-chaotic weight - bearing foci cause foot ulcerations in diabetics? Medical Hypotheses 68 (2) 468-469, 2007
Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar Adolescent smoking, Canadian Medical Association Journal 176 (5) 657-658, 2007
Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar et al Unusual lengthy styloid process Singapore Medical Journal 48 (2) 2007
Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar et al The mendosal suture of the occipital bone Surgical & Radiological Anatomy, 29 (4) 329-332, 2007
55.Prabhu LV & Arunachalam Kumar et al Laparoscopy as an educational and recruiting tool American Journal of Surgery, 194 (1) 142, 2007
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Arunachalam Kumar Snake bite: Sociocultural Anthropological Bias PLoS Medicine, 3 (9) e412, 2007
Arunachalam Kumar, Mallya K.B. & Kumar J C Does stopping smoking trigger lung cancers Medical Hypotheses, 68 (5) 1176-1177, 2007
Kumar CJ, Arunachalam Kumar, Deokar A, Kumar A, Hegde BM Awareness & attitude about disease mongering among medical and pharmaceutical students, PLoS Medicine 3 (4) e213, 2006
Ranade A, Prabhu LV & Arunachalam Kumar Morphometric study of the tibial collateral ligament International Journal of Morphology, 24 (4) 677-678, 2006
50.Arunachalam Kumar Snake bite: sociocultural anthropological bias PLoS Medicine 3 (9) e412, 2006
Prabhu LV, Pai M & Arunachalam Kumar The nasal septum: osteometry E.N.T. Journal USA (in press), 2006
Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar Suckling and micturition reflex in cows Dairy Science Journal November, 2006
Arunachalam Kumar, Witness to a birth Canadian Medical Association Journal, 11, 2006
Kumar JC, Sharma VK & Arunachalam Kumar Jetlag & malaria susceptibility Medical Hypotheses, 66 (3) 67, 2006
45.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Moringa oleifera: for non-chemical water purification BMJ 331 (7519) 781, 2005
Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 Anatomy for the bird brained British Medical Journal, 331: 1471, 2005
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Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 Very patient me, British Medical Journal, 331 (7528): 1309
Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 Crying wolf, British Medical Journal 331:484
Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 Aspirin for everyone over 50? The buck stops in the consulting room BMJ 16; 331 (7509): 161
40.Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 Gag reflex for arrest of intractable hiccups Medical Hypotheses, 65(6):1206
Kumar AE, Vyas BV, Kumar JC, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar, 2005 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, Manipal
Kumar JC, Kumar AE, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar, 2005, Abdomino-electrography, Proceedings of the National Conference on Devices, Intelligent Systems & Communications, Manipal
Kumar JC, Arunachalam Kumar, Ashwini Kumar E & Ashoka B, 2005 Sudomotor Dysfunction: A New Bedside Diagnostic Aid BMJ (S. Asia) 21 2005
Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar Magnetic Forces for Bone Lengthening Medical Hypotheses, 65 (3) 630, 2005
35.Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar Magnetic Attraction as Maintenance Force in Fractures Medical Hypothesis, 65: 2: 418, 2005
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Atavistic Orofacial Response to Manually Dexterous Activity Medical Hypotheses, Vol. 65: 161, 2005
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Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Placebo medicine: physician, cure thyself PLoS Medicine, 2 (11) e388, 2005
Vasudha S, Arunachalam Kumar & Prabhu L V Morphometry of Middle Ear Ossicles Indian Journal of Otology, Vol. 10 2004 (in press)
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar View Point: The Physiodynamics and Biomechanics of the Cardiac Apex BMJ (Asian Ed.), Vol. 20: No.3: 19-20, 2004
30.Arunachalam Kumar The Thumb Sign in the Overweight British Medical Journal (Asian Ed.) Vol.19: No.3: 16-17: 2003
Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar Ellis van Creveld Syndrome in Adult Female Journal of the Indian Association of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vol.15: No.1: 2003
Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar The Functional Anatomy of the lacrimal sac Karnataka Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.20, No.2, 26-27, 2003
Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar Mayer Rokintansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome: Palmar dermatoglyphics Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 69: 2: 95- 96, 2003
Latha VP & Arunachalam Kumar The Classification of Branches of the Internal Iliac Artery Anatomica Karnataka, Vol. 2 No. 2, 1-10, 2002
25.Arunachalam Kumar Combing Techniques Journal of Irreproducible Results, Vol. 45: No. 4: 13: 2000
Thota B, Sonia R, Radhika M, Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Eagle’s Syndrome & Anatomy of the Styloid Process Indian Journal of Dental Research, XI 2: 65-70, 2000
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Opposition Mechanics of the Favored Index-Pollex Complex: A Community Study Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, VIII 19, 1998
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Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. UC Niranjan, VIII 21, 1998
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls National Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Manipal 1998
20.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls in Electrocardiography, Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan 1998
Arunachalam Kumar Non-metric Analysis of Post-cranial Skeleton Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 (2) No 29, 1997
Arunachalam Kumar A & Bose KV Moxibustion Scarring: An Aid to Identity Establishment Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society Vol. 6 (2) No 25, 1997
Arunachalam Kumar Itching & Immunity The Lancet, Vol. 348, No. 9038, 1382, 1996
Arunachalam Kumar Cerebral Dominance, Handedness & Paper Shredding Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society, 4; 1; 15 1995
15.Ramakrishna A & Arunachalam Kumar Vincristine Sulphate Induced Sperm Shape Abnormalities Journal of the International Medical Sciences Academy, Vol. 7 No.1 9 1993
Arunachalam Kumar & Savita S Morphometry of the Bony Palate & its Asymmetry Journal of the Indian Dental Association, Vol. 63, No. 7, 277 1992
Bose K V & Arunachalam Kumar The Physical load on Primary Schoolers in Mangalore City Karnataka Pediatric Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, 19 1991
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Arunachalam Kumar, Vivek Shankar & Savita S, 1990 Paediatric E.N.T. health status and southwest monsoon 1988 Karnataka Journal of Community Health, Vol. 6
Arunachalam Kumar Advantages of Private Professional Education Journal of Maharashtra State Dental Association Vol. 14 No. 2, 39, 1989
Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A Diabetes Mellitus & Nail Growth Rate Bulletin of the Voluntary Health Association, 1988
10.Arunachalam Kumar & Pai ML Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania Anatomical Adjuncts, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1988
9.Arunachalam Kumar Branchial Cysts, Sinuses & Fistulae Karnataka Pediatric Journal, Vol. 2, No.1, 9, 1986
Arunachalam Kumar & Anupam Agarwal, 1986 Karnataka State Dental Journal, Vol.4, No.1, 131-133
8.Ravikumar R & Arunachalam Kumar Broad Toe, Mental Retardation & Unusual Facies: A Report on Five Cases of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, Karnataka Paediatric Journal, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1986
7.Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A Gingivo-labial Sulcus Abrasions & Faulty Toothbrush Anatomy Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 20, 1985
6.Baliga BS, Arunachalam Kumar & Krishnamurthy PN Intra-oral Anomalies in Ellis van Creveld Syndrome Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 3, No. 4, 115, 1985
5.Arunachalam Kumar Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb-Index Opposition
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Proceedings of the International Conference of Biomechanics & Clinical Kinesiology of Hand & Foot, Eds. Patil KM & Srinivasan H, IIT Madras, 1985
4.Arunachalam Kumar Vincristine Sulphate Induced Ectodermal Dysplasias in Chick Embryos Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Vol. 50, No. 1, 42, 1984
3.Arunachalam Kumar Adductor Pollicis Test for Ulnar Nerve Lesions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 78, No. 3, 420, 1983
2.Arunachalam Kumar & Koranne SP Squatting Facet on Femora in the West Coastal Indian Population Forensic Science International, Vol. 21 No. 2, 19, 1983
1.Arunachalam Kumar More Nose Blowing for Foreign Body Removal Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 28, No. 2, 198, 1982
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
35.Arunachalam Kumar Stuttering review: http://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d3742?tab=responsestering review
34.Arunachalam Kumar The ‘Thumb Sign’ in Obesity Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No.10, 2002
34.Arunachalam Kumar An Osteological Clue to Bipedalism Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002
33.Arunachalam Kumar A Tear Shed, Again, for Bipedalism Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002
32.Arunachalam Kumar Shedding a Tear for Bipedalism Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
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31.Arunachalam Kumar The Index digit rotation and opposition evolution Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No.9, 2002
30.Arunachalam Kumar Hominid Fossils in India: Some Predictions Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
29.Arunachalam Kumar Was brachiation ‘one small step’ for mankind? Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
28.Arunachalam Kumar The Kumar Hypothesis on Hominid Fossil Finds in India Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
27.Arunachalam Kumar Fossil Finds in India: Early Hominids Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
26. Arunachalam Kumar Branding & moxibustion: diagnostic aids? http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7489/481.extract/reply#bmj_el_98652
25. Arunachalam Kumar The why of knuckle walking http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5454
24. Arunachalam Kumar Thumbing your way forward http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5455
23. Arunachalam Kumar Are squatting facets more than osteological oddities? http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5450
22. Arunachalam Kumar Cranio-caudal shift in locomotor biomechanisms during evolution http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5395
21. Arunachalam Kumar Kumar’s gene saturation theory Part I
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20. Arunachalam Kumar Kumar’s gene saturation theory: chaos: Part II http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5365
19. Arunachalam Kumar A look at mass extinction http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/54981
8. Arunachalam Kumar Shedding a tear for bipedalism Parts I & II http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5451
17. Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Medical Ethics & Prenatal Sex Determination http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7494/745.1/reply
16. Arunachalam Kumar Bursitis: cramming canines CMAJ http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/eletters/173/12/1445#3330
15. Arunachalam Kumar Not as alarming: http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7511/255.1.extract/reply#bmj_el_113782
14. Arunachalam Kumar Why not go the whole hog? http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7517/591.2/reply
13. Arunachalam Kumar Research fraud: difficulties in getting at the truth http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7511/281.full?ijkey=06681d7bdc78bcd4e710b1e3 321dd6863cadab30&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
12. Arunachalam Kumar Don’t call it a comeback http://blogs.nature.com/thescepticalchymist/2006/07/dont_call_it_a_comeback.htm l 11. Arunachalam Kumar Are we skipping more important Nobel criteria?
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10. Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Simpler self diagnostic aid to breast cancer http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7481/26.extract/reply09. Arunachalam Kumar More left handed relatives too? http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7521/882.short/reply
08. Arunachalam Kumar Doctors complicity with torture http://archive.student.bmj.com/issues/08/10/editorials/344.php
07.Arunachalam Kumar Mental instability, vitamin C and immunity to common colds http://medicne.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request-read- response&doi=10.1371/journal
06.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Medical Ethics & Prenatal Sex Determination http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7494/745.1.extract/reply#bmj_el_102211
05.Arunachalam Kumar, Kumar JC & Chitkara G Non-manipulative Relief for Chronic Back Pain http://www.bmj.com/content/329/7479/1377.abstract/reply
04.Arunachalam Kumar Does insanity confer immunity to HIV? http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7490/492.extract/reply#bmj_el_98985 03.Arunachalam Kumar Cheating: Prevention, not proving, is the answer http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7499/1064.full/reply#bmj_el_106593
02.Arunachalam Kumar Bell's Palsy: aetiology should include iatrogenic too http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7504/1374.full/reply#bmj_el_109438
01.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC Nit combing makes common sense: if only common sense were so! http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7513/362.extract/reply#bmj_el_114944
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
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99. Arunachalam Kumar The skull and skeleton in infants: CME K.I.M.S., Mangalore, 2015
98. Arunachalam Kumar The biorhythms of systems, DST-UGC National Seminar on Chronobiology, Mangalore University, 2015
97. Arunachalam Kumar ABC of research, International Medical Students Association Conference, Mangalore 2015
96. Arunachalam Kumar 2013 The universality of basic science research; UGC-KSTA National Seminar on Basic Science Courses, Canara College, Mangalore
95. Arunachalam Kumar, 2013 Research paper writing: UGC National Workshop on Qualitative Research, NUINS, Mangalore
94. Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 National Seminar of Science & Spirituality, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
93. Arunachalam Kumar, 2012 Secrets of scientific research National Conference, Indian Association of Endodontics, Mangalore, 2012
92.Arunachalam Kumar Update on infectious disease: Resource Person at ICMR Symposium MCOPS, Manipal University, 2012
Arunachalam Kumar Biomedical writing XXIII National Conference of Pedodontics &Preventive Dentistry, Mangalore, 2011
90.Arunachalam Kumar Forensic science: past, present & future: A. K. S Iyengar Oration XIX National Conference of the Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Mangalore, 2011
89.Arunachalam Kumar How to generate a research idea? Medical Education Department, Fr. Mullers Medical College, Mangalore, 2011
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88.Arunachalam Kumar Lateral thinking in medical research CME, Dept of Anatomy, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar Erect posture: the handicaps of bipedalism CDE, Indian Dental Association, DK Branch, Mangalore, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar The art of scientific writing CDE , ABSMIDS, Mangalore, 2011
85.Bincy MG, Arunachalam Kumar & Muddanna SR, 2011 Occupational adaptations in plantar contact areas of coconut climbers of south India, International Conference on Occupation Health, Bangkok
Bincy MG, Arunachalam Kumar & Mudanna SR, 2010 Quantifiable anatomical changes in professional coconut tree-climbers of South India: Is there atavism. National Conference, ASI, Pune
Arunachalam Kumar, Medicolegal issues and MCI IV National Conference, NFCFM, Virajpet, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar Research & observation science, 2nd. Asian Medical Students Conference, MEDICON, Mangalore, 2009
Arunachalam Kumar Sports injuries and biomechanics: KST / Mangalore University Symposium, 2009
80.Arunachalam Kumar Cerebration & evolution: Indian Brain Research Organization / DST National Seminar, Mangalore, 2009
Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar Newer perspectives in HIV control, Collaborative Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy & Wake Forest University USA, 2008
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC, Nanomedicine and virology: National Conference on nanomaterials & nanotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, 2007
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Oberoi DV, Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar, 2006 Non-chaotic weight bearing foci and diabetic foot ulceration PG Medical Conference, Annamalai University
Arunachalam Kumar An overview of Sports Medicine Regional Workshop on Sports Medicine, Mangalore, 2006
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar Are prescriptions necessary to buy drugs in India? Regional Conferences on Medical ethics, Tirupati, 2006
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
70.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
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
Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar Analysis of chronobiological factors influencing ODI cricket performances, International Conference on Sports Science, Manipal, 2006
Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar H-reflex and sports performance levels International Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya, 2005
Oberoi DV, Arunachalam Kumar, Kumar JC., Non-chaotic weight-bearing foci & diabetic foot ulceration? International Conference on Endocrinology. Jaipur; 2005.
65.Kumar J C, Kumar E A & Arunachalam Kumar The functional anatomy of coronary arteries Annual State Conference of the Cardiological Society of India, 2005, Mangalore
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Kumar AE, Vyas BV, Kumar JC, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar 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
Kumar J C, Ashwini Kumar E, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar Abdomino-electrography. Proceedings, National Conference on Devices, Intelligent Systems & Communications, 2005, Manipal
Ashwin K & Arunachalam Kumar Sports Injuries: Newer Perspectives on Muscle Action National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005
Ashwin K & Arunachalam Kumar Pronation, Supination and Biomechanics of Spin Bowling National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005
60.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar Coronary Arterial Array Geometry & Haemodynamics: A New Biophysical Perspective, Indo-Australian Seminar on Biotechnology, Manipal, 2005
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar Nail Growth in Diabetes Mellitus International Colloquium on Diabetes, Chennai, 2004
Nayak S, Bhat S & Arunachalam Kumar Analysis of Plantar Prints in Tree-climbing Communities National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004
Nayak S, Narayana K, Walid R & Arunachalam Kumar Styloid Process Elongation: Case Report & Discussion National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar Chaotic Plantar Weight Distribution in Bipeds National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004
55.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar The Biophysical Mechanisms of Phonation National Conference, A.S.I, Hyderabad, 2004
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Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar The Biophysics & Physiology of Phonation Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar The Physiological Dynamics of Cardiac Apex Beat Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004
Arunachalam Kumar The Fibula as Graft, Workshop on Cadaveric Dissection of Facial Nerve Dept of Maxillofacial Surgery, C.O.D.S, Mangalore, 2003
Arunachalam Kumar Paleopathology & the World of Medical Art Workshop on Medical Art & Photography, Mangalore 2003
50.Feroz K & Arunachalam Kumar Fingerprint Profile in Female Arabs of Kuwait 49th A.S.I. National Conference, Gulbarga, 2002
Feroz K & Arunachalam Kumar Palmar Dermatoglyhics in Kuwaiti Female Medical Students Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists, Hubli, 2002
Arunachalam Kumar Fossil Finds in India: Early Hominids Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar Palmar Dermatoglyphics as a Diagnostic Tool in MRKH Syndrome State Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Bangalore, 2002
45.Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Finger 48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001
Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar The Rotational Kinetics of Index-Pollex in Opposition Exercise 48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001
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Vasudha S & Arunachalam Kumar Morphometrical Analysis of Middle Ear Ossicles 48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001
Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar The Functional Anatomy of the Lacrimal Sac: A Reassessment 48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001
Anuradha, Jaijesh P & Arunachalam Kumar The Brachial Artery: Anomalies & Applied Anatomy 47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001
40.Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar Osteometry of the Nasal Septum 47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001
Prabhu L V, Minnie P & Arunachalam Kumar Branching Pattern of the Internal Iliac Artery: Classification 47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001
Mehboob S & Arunachalam Kumar The Kinetics of Spin Bowling; Off-spin, supination & pronation National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999
Mehboob S & Arunachalam Kumar Biomechanically Produced Sports Injuries National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999
Arunachalam Kumar Medical Research in Third World Scenarios 45th Annual Conference, International College of Surgeons, Mysore, 1999
35.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Osteometry of the Nasal Septum S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999
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Rao K P S & Arunachalam Kumar A Biomechanical Study of Sachin Tendulkar’s On-drive 46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
D’Souza A & Arunachalam Kumar Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome 46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
Minnie P, Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar The Branching Pattern of Ulnar Nerve in the Tunnel of Guyon 46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
30.Anuradha & Arunachalam Kumar Observations on the Tibial Collateral Ligament 46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, MH 1998
Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar The Functional Morphology of Palmaris Longus Muscle 19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Flexion-Extension of the Index Digit: A Kinesiological Analysis 19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Linearity or Chaos? An electro-cardiographic perspective 19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998
Ahmad K, Susheel Chandra S & Arunachalam Kumar A The Kinetics of Pace Bowling 19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998
25.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar 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
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar A Opposition Biomechanics: A Community Study National Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Manipal, 1998
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Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, VIII 21, 1998
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls National Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Manipal 1998
20.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls in Electrocardiography, Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan 1998
Arunachalam Kumar State of the Union: Health & Medicine IV S. Zone Conference, Urological Society of India, Mangalore 1997
Arunachalam Kumar Despite a Busy Medical Practice Merck Oration, IX State Conference, Indian Medical Association, Goa 1997
Bhat P & Arunachalam Kumar A Simple Technique for Malaria Control Ross Centenary Conference on Malaria & Tropical Diseases, Bangalore, 1997
Prabhu P, Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM Electrocardiography & Chaos: A Closer Look National Seminar on Chaos Theory, Haridas Foundation, Bangalore, 1996
15.Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar The Unco-vertebral Joints of Luschka XVI State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Belgaum, 1993
Arunachalam Kumar Embryology & Anomalies in the Development of Heart Seminar on Paediatrics & Neonatology, Mangalore 1993
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Comparative analysis of evaluation methodologies under three Universities Annual Conference of the A.S.I., Imphal 1991
Arunachalam Kumar Ethical Considerations in Medical Research IV State Conference, Kerala State Urological Society, Mangalore, 1990
25.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar 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
10. Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar The Thumb-Index Complex Biomechanics in Opposition XIV Conference of Indian Society of Hand Surgeons, Manipal, 1990
Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar The Tibial Collateral Ligament: Morphology & Variations XIC State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedics Society, Mangalore, 1990
Savita S, Vivek S R, Ballal R & Arunachalam Kumar Paediatric E.N.T Profile & Southwest Monsoons IV State Conference, Karnataka Association of Community Health, Mangalore, 1989
Sanyal A K & Arunachalam Kumar Syllabus Rationalization & Preclinical Course 46th Conference of Anatomical Society of India, Calcutta, 1989
Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A Diabetes Mellitus & Nail Growth Rate Bulletin of the Voluntary Health Association, 1988
5.Arunachalam Kumar Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb Index Opposition International Conference on Biomechanics of Hand & Foot, I.I.T., Madras, 1985
Arunachalam Kumar Developmental defects of the Skeletal System South Kanara Homoeopaths Association Seminar, Mangalore, 1985
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Das R, Pai M L & Arunachalam Kumar Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania 1st World Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Bhopal, 1984
Arunachalam Kumar Vincristine Sulphate Induced Neural Tube Malformations in Chick Embryos IV S. Zone Conference, Association of Physicians of India, Mangalore, 1983
1. Arunachalam Kumar & Pai M L Greater Sciatic Notch Angle: An Additional Parameter for Sexing Adult Hip Bones, IV National Conference, Indian Academy of Forensic Science, Hyderabad, 1981
ORATIONS
Merck Oration, IX State Conference, Indian Medical Association, Ponda, Goa, 1997
A K S Iyengar Oration, XIX National Conference of the Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Mangalore, 2011
GUIDANCE
D. N. B. National Board of Examinations Ph. D., Yenepoya University & Manipal University M.S. / M.D. Dissertations, Mysore, Mangalore, Manipal & Nitte University
NOTE
Dr. Arunachalam Kumar has more than 1,500 write-ups on the net, newspapers and magazines in India and abroad
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