Dr. Nitika C Panakkal
Associate Professor
Department of Medical Imaging Technology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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)
Dr. Nitika C Panakkal is Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging Technology at MCHP, Manipal.
She is:
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 | Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | 2012 |
| Master of Science | Medical Imaging Technology | Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | 2015 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Medical Imaging Technology | Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Manipal | 2024 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Associate Professor | Academic Teaching & Clinical | May 2024 - till date |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Assistant Professor Selection Grade | Academic Teaching & Clinical | August 2021 - May 2024 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Assistant Professor Senior Scale | Academic Teaching & Clinical | August 2018 - August 2021 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | 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
International journal of pharma and biosciences. 2015; October; 6(4): 37-42 Research 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 Research 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 Research 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
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QUESTIONNAIRE (EAR-Q)- Ergonomic Assessment for Radiographers
Ms. Nitika C Panakkal, Ms. Sidhiprada Mohapatra Mr. Shivanath Shanbhag
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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 Research
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
International 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 Research & 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 South 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