Dissertations
List of Completed M. D. Dissertations

Sr. No

Topic

PG student Name

Guide Name

1

Nosocomial pneumonia in (ICU) intensive care unit patients

Dr. S.A.Kazmi

Dr.MRS. V.Y.Sharma

2

Bacteriological study in suspected neonatal septicaemia

Dr.priyaDhumal

Dr. R.P.Nagdawne

3

Role of fine needle aspiration oytology in the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis and the utility of ziehlneelsen staining

Dr. VandanaVerma

Dr.S.S.Chandanwale

4

Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamases from various clinical samples

Dr. ShitalKambale

Dr. R. P. Nagdawane

5

Study of bacterial vaginosis in women of reproductive age by pH determination, direct gram stain and giemsa stain of vaginal discharge.

Dr. AmitRangari

Dr. R.P. Chandanwale

6

An assessment of the carcinogenicity of various infant milk formulare by microbiological and biochemical methods

Dr.Shweta Dixit

Dr.Asha Singh

7

Bacterial profile and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in clinically diagnosed urinary tract infections

Dr.Dharmesh Singh

Dr. R.P.Nagdawne

8

Microbial profile of aural discharges (Otorrhoea) & antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the common isolates

Dr. PallaviTatte

Dr. Nageshwari Gandham

9

Study of susceptibility pattern of mycobacterial isolates from patients of pulmonary tuberculosis

Dr.ShilpaLagali

Dr.MRS.V.Y.Sharma

10

Study of detection of human rotavirus in stool specimen by ELISA technique & association of enteric pathogens in childhood diarrhea

Dr.DipaliChavan

Dr. R.P.Nagdawne

11

A comparative antimicrobial analysis of various root canal irrigating solutions on endodontic pathogens: IN – Vitro Study

Dr.AbhinavMisuriya

Dr.ShaliniAggarwal

12

Microbial etiological agents in chronic periodontitis

Dr.ManpreetKaur

Dr. R.P.Nagdawne

13

Identification of fungal infections in suspected clinical samples of superficial fungal infection and anti-fungal susceptibility testing

Dr. ArnobMandol

Dr. G.B.Matnani

14

Serodiagnosis of dengue antibodies in suspected cases of dengue fever by Elisa technique

Dr. Suruchi Sharma

Dr..V.Y.Sharma

15

Comparative study of the prevalence of intestinal parasites in HIV-reactive and NON-reactive individuals

Dr.SaikatBhawal

Dr. R.P.Nagdawne

16

Incidence of heal thcare associated infection and antibiotic resistance of isolates in critical care patients of a tertiary care hospital

Dr.Ajay Kumar

Dr. R N Misra

17

Isolation and identification of Acinetobacter species with special reference to antibiotic resistance

Dr.Neetu Gupta

Dr. N R Gandham

18

“Isolation and identification of mycobacterium tuberculosis from suspected cases of pulmonary truberculosis and detection of multi-drug resistance tuberculosis”

Dr.Mukesh Sharma

Dr. R.N. Misra

19

Incidence of sepsis in the neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates

Dr.PurbashaGhosh

Dr.R N Misra

20

“To compare the microbial colonization and patient’s comfort with absorbable and non-absorbable suture material in extraction socket suturing”.

Dr.S. S. Dusane

Dr.KalyaniBhate

21

“To Evaluate efficacy of manuka honey dressing in the treatment of infected socket”.

Dr.SurajPradipJabde

Dr.PushkarWaknis

22

“Documentation of the spectrum of microbiological flora and their antibiotic sensitivity in oral infections in local population in Pimpri- Chinchwad, Maharashtra”.

Dr. AsmitaMarutiPhirange

Dr. PushkarWaknis

23

“Prospective study of Anaerobic isolates from deep-seated wound infections encountered in a tertiary care hospital”

Dr. Retina Paul

Dr. R. N Misra

24

“Spectrum and prevalence of fungi in soft tissue infections in a tertiary care hospital”

Dr. MoumitaSardar

Dr. N. R Gandham

25

“Isolation of Bacteria in Acute diarrheal diseases in pediatric age group of patients attending to a tertiary care hospital and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates”

Dr. Indranath Roy

Dr. Dakshayani P Pandit

26

“Comparision of Efeicacies of 5% Povidoneiodinesolution and 0.2% Chlorhexidine Solution in Controlling Bactermia in patients Undergoing Surgical Removal of Mandibular third molar.”

Dr. FazaSiddqui

Dr. KalyaniBhate

27

The isolation and identification of Nonfermenting organisms and their antibiogram from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital 

Dr.NabamitaChaudhury

Dr. R.N Misra

28

To isolate and identify the B- lactamases in enterobacteriaceae among community acquired infections in a tertiary care hospital.

Dr. Shahzad Beg. Mirza

Dr. R.N Misra

29

Antibiotic resistance pattern of bacteria, isolated from cases of ventilator associated pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Sopia Mukherjee

Dr. R. N Misra

30

A Study of Risk Factors, Occurrence and Etiology of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in criteria care unit of Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center

Dr. Izna

Dr. N.R. Gandham

31

Role of Nitric Oxide in Pathogenesis of Dengue Fever

Dr. PrachiBhide

Dr. D.P. Pandit

32

Study of Colistin susceptibility and clinical profile of CRAB and CRE isolates from tertiary care hospital

 Dr.Shalini Bhaumik

Dr.N.R.Gandham

33

Evaluation of rapid diagnostic method for molecular characterization of MDR Genes from mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from western part of India

Dr.Sahjid Saddrudin Mukhida

Dr.Chanda vyawahare

34

Correlation between clinical features and immunological parameters with viral load in covid positive patients

Dr.Sriram Kannuri

Dr.Rajashri Patil

35

A Study On Culture Based Screening Of Aerobic Microbial Flora In Chronic Leg Ulcers.

Dr. Lekshmi R

Dr. N. R. Gandham

36

A Study Of Microbial Profile Of Bloodstream Infections In Critical Care Units In A Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Algule Shital Sopan

Dr. Chanda Vyawahare

37

Prevalence and Molecular Characterisation of Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa In The Critical Areas Of A Tertiary Care Centre In Western Maharashtra.

Dr. Shah Heer Anil

Dr. Rajashri Patil

PhD Thesis
S.No Guide Topic PhD Student Year of Completion
1

Dr. D.P.Pandit

Cross Sectional Study to determine Sero prevalence of Brucellosis and pattern of Haematological ,Biochemical and Immunological parameters in patients with Febrile Illness

Dr. Shraddha Gunjal

2022

2

Dr.R.N.Misra

Molecular characterization of extended spectrum of β lactamases producing hospital and community acquired Klebsiellapneumoniae infections.

Dr. Deepali Desai

2023

Completed Dissertation Topic with Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College, Akurdi, Pune
Completed Dissertation Topics with Biotechnology Institution
Sr. No Year Topic Student Name Guide Name
1

2022

An assessment of minocycline sensitivity in multidrug-resistant Gram Negative isolates in a tertiary care canter of western Maharashtra

Ms. Janhavi Waje

Dr.N.K. Das

2

2022

A Study Based on Catheter-Related Bloodstream
Infections In Intensive Care Units (ICU) In a Tertiary
Care Hospital

Ms. Akanksha Dhanraj Patil

Dr.Shahzad Mirza

Ongoing PG Students Dissertation
Sr. No. Topic Guide PG student Year

1

A Study Of Epidemiology And Virulence Factors Of Candida Species In Candidemia With Special Reference To Candida auris”

Dr. Sundip Mukherjee

Dr. N. R. Gandham

2022-2025

2

Phenotypic Characterisation, Virulence Determination and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Enterococci from patients with Urinary Tract Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Dr. Shazia Khan

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

2023 – 2026

3

Clinicomycological Profile of Dermatomycosis In A Tertiary Care Centre

Dr. Diganta Banerjee

Dr. Rajashri Patil

2023 – 2026

4

Clinico-Microbiological Characterisation of Patients Diagnosed With Mycobacterium leprae Infection In A Tertiary Care Setup

Dr. Vandna Kumari

Dr. Shahzad Mirza

2023 – 2026

5

Prevalence and Speciation of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Clinical Suspected Cases of Tuberculosis in Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Rutuja Rasal

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

2025-2028

6

Study of Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile in Carbapenem Resistant Non-Fermenting Bacteria With Special Emphasis on Colistin in A Tertiary Care Setting

Dr. Ankit Arora

Dr. Rajashri Patil

2025-2028

7

Microbiological Survelliance of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscope Post-Reprocessing in Tertiary Care Centre.

Dr. Anjali Sharma

Dr. Shahzad Mirza

2025-2028

Ongoing PhD Students Thesis

Sr. No.

Topic

PhD Students

Guide

Date of Enrollment

1

Phenotypic and Molecular characterization of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus -Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ACB Complex) isolated from samples in a tertiary care centre in Western India.

Mr. Amitesh Datta

Dr. N. R. Gandham

07/05/2021

2

AMSP in India-Status quo and the way forward –A Delphi consensus approach

Dr. Shahzad Mirza

Dr. N. R. Gandham

26/12/2023

3

The role of Microbiota and HPV in cervical oncogenesis

Ms. Bhagyashri Patl-Takbhate

Dr. N. R. Gandham

26/12/2023

4

Study on Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) genotyping and mutation analysis in HBV positive patients in tertiary care

Ms.Manisha Mukesh Ratnparkhi

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

26/12/2023

5

Phenotypic and molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors among Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Western part of Maharashtra

Ms. Snehal M. Deshmukhe

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

26/12/2023

6

Pre-extensively drug-resistant and extensively drug- resistant tuberculosis detection among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients using line probe assay method along with risk factor analysis

Dr. Mukhida Sahjid Sadrudin

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

04/07/2025

7

Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles and its synergistic potential with Colistin against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Biofilm Producers

Ms. Shamala H. Kadam

Dr. Chanda. R. Vyawahare

04/07/2025

8

Assessment of aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus in milk and its derivatives from various sources in Western Maharashtra

Ms. Samira B.Inamdar

Dr. Rajashri Patil

04/07/2025

9

Clinical and molecular characterization of biofilm producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from clinical samples.

Ms. Meghana R

Dr. Rajashri Patil

04/07/2025

10

Molecular Diagnosis of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Enterococcus faecalis associated endodontic-periodontic lesions with special reference to comorbid conditions

Mrs. Sanjivani Mane

Dr. Rajashri Patil

04/07/2025

11

Profile of Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herps I and II Infection and Its perinatal Outcome in Antenatal Care Patients in Tertiary Care Center

Ms. Aishwarya Subhash Mohite

Dr. Rajashri Patil

04/07/2025

12

Comparison of Nanobiotechnology -Based Diagnostic technique with conventional & Molecular Methods for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Mr. Vishal Dattatray Pawar

Dr. Rajashri Patil

04/07/2025

13

Molecular Characterization and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Aspergillus Species From Respiratory Specimens of Intensive Care Unit Patients in A Tertiary Care Hospital

Ms. Chaitrali S Marulkar

Dr. N. R. Gandham

04/07/2025

14

Comparison of the biofilm-forming ability of clinical Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates and its correlation with the presence of biofilm-related virulence genes and antibiotic resistance patterns

Miss. Snehal Wagh

Dr. N. R. Gandham

04/07/2025

Dissertation with Pulmonary Department
Sr. No. Year Project Title PG Student Guide
1 2019-2022 Assessing Effectiveness of Cheap and Practical Ways of Sputum Disinfection for Pulmonary  Tuberculosis Patients in Home Scenario Dr. Kiran  Ashok Balani Dr. Tushar Sahasrabudhe
Ongoing M. Sc. Dissertations

Sr. No.

Topic

PG student Name

Guide Name

1

A Cross-Sectional Study on Isolation Speciation And Antifungal Susceptibility Testing Of Candida Isolates From Respiratory Specimens At A Tertiary Care”

Ms. Jinal

Pramod

Jadhav

Dr. Jyoti N.

Ajagunde

2023-2026

2

Study of Pathogenicity and Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanism in Proteus spp

Ms.

Rutuja

Rajmane

Dr. Prachi

Athavale

2025-2028

Completed M. Sc. Dissertations

Sr. No.

Topic

PG student Name

Guide Name

1

Bacteriological Profile And Antibiogram Of Postoperative Surgical Site Wound Infections In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Western Maharashtra.

Mr. Vishal Pawar

Dr. Sameena Khan

2

Prevalence Of Klebseilla Species From All Clinical Samples And Its Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern

Miss. Anshika Ahuja

Dr. Rajashri Patil

3

Prevalence Of Carbapenemase Producing Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli In Tertiary Care

Miss. Isha Dilip Sangtani

Dr. Shahzad Mirza