Research Topics – B.Sc (Hons) Medical Laboratory Sciences

2014/2015 Batch (9th Batch) – Research Project

Topic Supervisors Investigators
Evaluation of bactericidal activity of antiseptics and disinfectants commonly used in healthcare settings in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

 

Dr.J.Kottahachchi K.C.Perera

S.K.Ekanayaka

The effect of storage time and temperature on stability of Aspartate Transaminase in whole blood

 

Dr.G.U.S.Wijesekara

Mr.E.M.S.Bandara

Dr.S.Samaranayake

G.R.D.M.Abewickrama

A.P.K.M.Amali

Prevalence and known risk factors associated with renal dysfunction in people residing in selected tea estates in Balangoda area, Sri Lanka

 

Prof.P.P.R.Perera V.U.D.Amarasinghe

H.M.K.S.Rathnayaka

Identification of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms in acute and chronic Pericoronitis in mandibular third molar among patients attending to Oro- Maxillo Facial Clinic at Colombo South Teaching Hospital

 

Dr.M.M.Weerasekara

Dr.T.D.C.P.Gunasekara

Dr.K.A. A. Dilhari

Dr. A.H.T.S. Karunathilleke

Dr. M.Mahitharan

Dr. S. Withanage

N.M.C.Nissanka

S.P.H.P.Somarathna

Role of microorganisms and selected host factors in chronic wounds in patients’ attending the surgical ward at Colombo South Teaching Hospital

 

Dr.T.D.C.P.Gunasekara

Dr.M.M.Weerasekara

Dr.K.A. A. Dilhari

Dr. D.D. Weerasekara

R.D.G.S.Wijesinghe

W.P.D.K.Jayasuriya

Determination of Direct Antiglobulin Test positivity in diagnosed patients with  Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura attending Heamatology clinics at a tertiary care Teaching Hospital

 

Dr.C.S.Moonesinghe U.A.R.Kavmini

G.D.D.Chathuranga

D.W.T.D.Kulasekara

The correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and serum uric acid level of 20-25 aged healthy individuals Dr.A.M.B.Priyadarshani R.A.R.P.Pemarathne

M.W.A.N.Karunarathna

 

Evaluation of the acute-inflammatory effect of the novel herbal ointment, “Jivadah” using carrageenan induced oedema model in Wistar rats

 

Prof.S.Suresh W.H.N.Weerasuriya

H.W.D.L.Hewawasam

Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cervical cancer among school teachers in Elpitiya Education Zone

 

Dr.K.L.M.D.Seneviwickrama M.M.Madhumika

M.N.F.Zimla

Modification of Sulfosalicylic acid method for quantification of urine protein analysis

 

Prof.I.Uluwaduge

Mr.E.M.S.Bandara

D.H.P.Ekanayake

U.T.Maheshika

In-vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Garcinia cambogia, Curcuma longa and Sesame oil

 

Mr.M.A.Siriwardhene L.H.V.Chamikara

M.L.F.Sajitha

Serum Interleukin-6, high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein levels and related risk factors in patients undergoing discectomy following cervical/lumbar disc herniation

 

Prof.L.V.Athiththan

Dr.N.D.Withanage

H.G.R.Priyankara

M.F.Imrana

 

 

2015/2016 Batch (10th Batch)- Research projects

 Research Topic

 

Investigators Supervisor/s
Investigation of in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of hexane extract of Costus speciosus leaves

 

 

T.M. Kandage

K.K.D.S.A. Kannangara

R.D.M.C. Wijesinghe

Dr. M.A. Siriwardene

 

 

 

The correlation between body mass index and levels of serum liver enzymes of 18-32 aged healthy individuals

 

 

E.L.A.N.N. Dilhara

K.D.C.P. Kumara

Dr. A.M.B. Priyadarshani

Dr.P. Dias

 

Microbiological analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients undergoing bronchoscopy at two tertiary care hospitals in Colombo

 

D.D.A.A. Hansamali

W.S. Wasana

Dr. D.M.B.T. Dissanayake

 

 

Association of serum gamma glutamyl transferase with ransom plasma glucose and body mass index in selected diabetic and non- diabetic subjects

 

G.P.D. Bandara

S.M. Thennakoon

Dr. N.D.Withange

 

 

 

Hepatoprotective activity of Osbeckia octandra capsule against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats

 

K.H.S. Kesharika

K.A.K.P. Perera

Prof. S. Sugandhika

 

 

Prevalence of caffeinated beverage intake and its association with serum uric acid, body mass index and gastritis among undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 

 

M.A.G.S. Mdhuwanthi

M.S.F. Fahma

Dr. A.M.A.D.K. Alagiyawanna

 

 

 

Assessment of full blood count parameters in patient with End Stage Renal Diseases (ESRD) on regular hemodialysis

 

 

A.M.A.T.R. Alagiyawanna

S.L.W. Ranawaka

Dr. H.W.C.K. Kulathilaka

 

 

Determination of nutritional status of patients with diabetic mellitus attending the family practice center of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 

 

D.O.W Rathnayake

M.F. Mafadha

Dr. Shyamalee Samaranayake

 

 

 

Expression of pro Inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α in dyspeptic patients and its association with Helicobacter pylori infection M.H.N. Perera

C. Jayasinghe

Dr. T.D.C.P. Gunasekara

Prof. S.S.N. Fernando

 

 

A comparative analysis of enzymatic and Jaffe methods for serum creatinine in diabetic patients attending to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

 

 

T.C. Hettiarachchi

Y.M. Gunarathna

Prof. D.I. Uluwaduge

Mr. E.M.S. Bandara

Dr. N. Vithanage

 

A modified technique of hematoxylin and eosin stain in cytology by replacing the descending gradient of alcohol with 1% acetic acid

 

 

A.G.Y.C. Karunathilaka

P.M. Udagearachchi

Dr. Dulani Benaragama

 

 

Correlation between salivary and serum amylase levels and gestational diabetics in selected Sri Lankan women attending De Soysa Maternity Hospital, Colombo

 

 

J.P.D. Sampath

P.M.D.M. Paliskara

Prof. P.P. Rasika perera