Student-Initiated Research Projects

If you’re interested in initiating or joining any research project below, please contact us hello@sigmum.org

Project Title	Researchers	Current Status
Surgical Site Infections in General Surgery: Emergency vs Elective Surgery, A Prospective Study	Foong Shiang Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Published Completed
Surgical Intervention in Sub-Arachnoid Cyst with Severe Neurological Manifestations	Johnson D Supervised by: Dr Theophilus SC, Dr Anil Gandhi	Published Completed
Density of Breast; An Independent Risk Factor for Developing Breast Cancer; A prospective study at two premium breast centres	Chia Hwee Lo, Xin Ying Chai Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Published Completed
A Cross-sectional Study on Breast Cancer Presentation, Risk and Protective Factors in Patients with a Positive Family History	Ying Yi, Foong Shiang, Evelyn, Sze Yun Suzanne Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Published Completed
SMS as an Innovative Strategy for Diabetic Follow-up Visits	Foong Shiang, Albert Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Published Completed
Bachelor of Medical Science Emerging Therapies in the management of diabetic foot ulcer; A survey of patients’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour and perceptions of diabetes, diabetic foot ulcer and their consequences (Questionnaire based)	Xi Jin Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Completed
Polymyxin- B & Amniotic membrane in the treatment of Diabetic foot ulcer; A randomised controlled trial	Xi Jin Foong Shiang Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Completed
A study of accuracy of breast lump fine needle aspiration cytology performed in Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Malaysia	Lee DJI Neo SYI Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Completed
An Audit on Handwashing Practices in the Orthopaedics Female Ward at HSAJB	DYL Ng, M Shamim, P Muruhaya, S Hishamuddin Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Completed
A retrospective study of Breast cancer presentation in the state of Johor, Malaysia	Linda, Qian Ying Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Completed
Relationship between anastomotic leakage & cancer recurrence; A retrospective study on Colo-rectal cancer at HSA, Johor, Malaysia	Sarah Goh, Kevin Chow Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Obesity, chronic diseases & bariatric surgery; A survey of patients’ knowledge, attitude and behavior of Various diets, exercise regimes & Metabolic surgery	Linda, Qian Ying Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Does BMI reflect recurrence & survival in Colo-rectal malignancy: A retrospective study of patients at HSA, Johor, Malaysia	Sarah Goh, Kevin Chow Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
A retrospective study on the association between new onset Type II Diabetes & post-appendectomy	Beh Y F, Jaspreet, Wong Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Introduction of Basic Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery in Undergraduate Medical Curriculum	Foong Shiang, Albert, Shin Yii, Eva Teo Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Learning methods among medical students across Malaysian and Australian campuses	Foong Shiang, Albert Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Role of Gut Microbiota in the Development of Colo-rectal malignancy; A Prospective Study of Patients Presenting to the Surgical Clinic at Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor, Malaysia	Rebekah, Dhanyiaa, Natasha, Rebecca, Kaveenesh Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Role of Microbiota in Breast Cancer and association of Breast Tissue/Oral & Skin Microflora; A population based case control study	Asha, Renu, Siva, Yao, Grace Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Recurrence Rates for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer after Adjuvant Tamoxifen – 5 years versus 10 years	Melanie Liew, Samantha, Xinlin Chin Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Ongoing
Conservative versus Surgical Management of Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review	X.Lin Chin, Jane Orbell-Smith, Daniela Valentina, Sachini Mallika Supervised by: Dr Anil Gandhi	Under Review Publication