Dr Kandiah Umapathysivam
Lecturer
School of Medicine
College of Health
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 - ongoing | Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2012 - 2016 | Research Fellow | University of Adelaide |
| 2004 - 2014 | CBL Tutor | University of Adelaide |
| 2003 - 2012 | Forensic Officer | Forensic Sciense SA |
| 1997 - 2002 | Senior Hospital Scientist | Adelaide Women and Childrens' Hospital |
| 1995 - 1997 | Senior Scientific Officer | Healthscope Pathology (Gribbles Pathology) |
| 1991 - 1992 | Research Officer | Flinders Medical Centre |
| 1990 - 1990 | Research officer | Flinders University |
| 1975 - 1989 | Research Officer | Flinders University |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Indonesian | Can speak and understand spoken |
| Tamil | Can speak and understand spoken |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | Australia | PhD | |
| University of South Australia | Australia | Graduate Diploma Health Administration | |
| University of Adelaide | Australia | MSc | |
| University of Adelaide | Australia | BSc(Hons) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Smyth, J., Umapathysivam, K., Hendrix, I., Grantham, H., Arendts, G., & Visvanathan, R. (2022). Review article: Roles of activities of daily living and frailty assessments for residents of residential aged care services in emergency department transfers: A scoping review. EMA Emergency Medicine Australasia, 34(5), 675-686. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC3 |
| 2021 | Wong Wei Kang, N., Tan, W. P. J., Phua, Y. M. C., Min, A. T. G., Naidu, K., Umapathysivam, K., & Smitham, P. J. (2021). Intramedullary nail: the past, present and the future - a review exploring where the future may lead us.. Orthopedic reviews, 13(2), 25546. Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC21 |
| 2017 | De Silva, T., Ahip, S., Theou, O., Tufanaru, C., Visvanathan, R., & Umapathysivam, K. (2017). Frailty in nursing home residents: a scoping review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(8), 2040-2046. Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2017 | Umapathysivam, K., Tufanaru, C., Visvanathan, R., & Yu, S. (2017). Anthropometric prediction equations for estimating body mass composition: a scoping review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2427-2432. Scopus3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2016 | Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2016). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the management of upper airway obstruction in children with micrognathia: A systematic review. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 45(6), 769-782. Scopus100 WoS80 Europe PMC68 |
| 2016 | Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2016). Does the Rate of Distraction or Type of Distractor Affect the Outcome of Mandibular Distraction in Children With Micrognathia?. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Online(7), 1-13. Scopus19 WoS14 Europe PMC15 |
| 2016 | Breik, O., Umapathysivam, K., Tivey, D., & Anderson, P. (2016). Feeding and reflux in children after mandibular distraction osteogenesis for micrognathia: a systematic review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 85, 128-135. Scopus39 WoS38 Europe PMC33 |
| 2016 | Krishnan, S., Umapathysivam, K., Lockwood, C., & Hodge, J. (2016). Oncological and survival outcomes following transoral robotic surgery versus transoral laser microsurgery for the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(8), 90-102. Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Cain, M., Stephenson, M., Umapathysivam, K., Williams, N., & Ianunzio, J. (2016). Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(12), 14-24. Europe PMC4 |
| 2015 | Campbell, J. M., Umapathysivam, K., Xue, Y., & Lockwood, C. S. (2015). Evidence-Based Practice Point-of-Care Resources: A Quantitative Evaluation of Quality, Rigor, and Content. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(6), 313-327. Scopus37 WoS31 Europe PMC25 |
| 2014 | Cundy, W., Umapathysivam, K., Lockwood, C., & Freeman, B. (2014). Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of anterior versus posterior approaches for thoracolumbar fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(7), 47-61. |
| 2014 | Gagolkina, E., Aromataris, E., & Umapathysivam, K. (2014). Cardiopulmonary adverse events during procedural sedation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(1), 45-58. |
| 2014 | Yu, S., Umapathysivam, K., & Visvanathan, R. (2014). Sarcopenia in older people. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12(4), 227-243. Scopus29 WoS24 Europe PMC21 |
| 2014 | Hayes, N., Umapathysivam, K., & Foster, B. (2014). Interventions for treating growth plate fractures of the distal femur: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(11), 92-104. |
| 2013 | Doorenbosch, X., Campbell, J., & Umapathysivam, K. (2013). Risk factors for developing recurrent raised intracranial pressure post cranial vault remodelling in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis in children: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(11), 54-63. |
| 2013 | Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2013). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis in the management of airway obstruction in children: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 11(10), 16-29. |
| 2005 | Umapathysivam, K., Hopwood, J., & Meikle, P. (2005). Correlation of acid a-glucosidase and glycogen content in skin fibroblasts with age of onset in Pompe disease. Clinica Chimica Acta, 361(1-2), 191-198. Scopus29 WoS25 Europe PMC23 |
| 2001 | Raben, N., Lu, N., Nagaraju, K., Rivera, Y., Lee, A., Yan, B., . . . Plotz, P. (2001). Conditional tissue-specific expression of the acid α-glucosidase (GAA) gene in the GAA knockout mice: implications for therapy. Human Molecular Genetics, 10(19), 2039-2047. Scopus67 WoS63 Europe PMC54 |
| 2001 | Umapathysivam, K., Hopwood, J., & Meikle, P. (2001). Determination of acid a-glucosidase activity in blood spots as a diagnostic test for Pompe disease. Clinical Chemistry, 47(8), 1378-1383. Scopus83 WoS62 Europe PMC36 |
| 2000 | Umapathysivam, K., Whittle, A., Ranieri, E., Bindloss, C., Ravenscroft, E., Van Diggelen, O., . . . Meikle, P. (2000). Determination of acid a-glucosidase protein: evaluation as a screening marker for pompe disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Clinical Chemistry, 46(9), 1318-1325. Scopus59 WoS48 Europe PMC30 |
| 1995 | van Wezel, I. L., Umapathysivam, K., Tilley, W. D., & Rodgers, R. J. (1995). Immunohistochemical localization of basic fibroblast growth factor in bovine ovarian follicles. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 115(2), 133-140. Scopus76 WoS81 Europe PMC57 |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Interactions between sleep, circadian rhythm, dysglycaemia and sex steroids | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Alebachew Fasil Ashagre |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2018 | Co-Supervisor | The Effectiveness of Different Minimally Invasive Epiphysiodesis Techniques in the Management of Paediatric Leg Length Discrepancies: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Miss Megan Elizabeth Cain |
| 2015 - 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Oncological and survival outcomes following transoral robotic surgery versus transoral laser microsurgery for the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review of case series | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Part Time | Mr Sabapathy Giridhar Suren Krishnan |
| 2014 - 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment for distal femoral growth plate fractures: a systematic review |
Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Dr Nicholas Lewis Hayes |
| 2013 - 2015 | Co-Supervisor | Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in the Management of Airway Obstruction in Children with Micrognathia: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Dr Omar Breik |
| 2013 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | Cardiopulmonary Adverse Events During Procedural Sedation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Part Time | Ms Ella Gagolkina |