Sivalingam A/L Nalliah



Salutation
Professor Dato'

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position
Professor


Professional Network


Education

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Certificate of Appreciation (Bioethics and Humanity), 2023 International Medical University
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Master in Instructional Design and Technology (Instructional Design), 2020 Open University Malaysia
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Master in Education 2010 (Education), 2010 Open University Malaysia
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MCGP Diplomate (Family Medicine), 1981 College of General Practitioners Malaysia ( AFM)
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MRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynecology), 1980 Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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MBBS (Medicine), 1974 University of Malaya

Memberships

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International Medical University Member 2022 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 2020 - Present
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International Medical University Awrrdee 2018 - Present
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International Medical University TEA 2016 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 2010 - Present
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Medical Council of Malaysia Consultant O&G 2007 - Present
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Academy of Medicine Malaysia Fellow 2001 - Present
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Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Fellow 1993 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 1990 - Present
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Academy of Medicine Malaysia Member 1984 - Present
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College of General Practitioners Malaysia ( Academy of Family Physicians) Member 1981 - Present
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Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Member 1980 - 2023
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University of Malaya Graduate of University of Malaya 1974 - Present

Research Funding
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Quality appraisal of clinical guidelines for selected vulvar disorders and systematic analysis of the level of evidence for recommendation for clinical practice using the AGREE II tool IMU Internal Research Grant | 09 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
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Quality Appraisal of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Guidelines in ASEAN Countries Using AGREE II IMU Internal Grant | 23 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2025
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Quality Appraisal of Clinical Guidelines for Vulvar Disorders Using the AGREE II Instrument (CSc-Sem6(04)2024). | 01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jan 2024
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User Experience (UX) and Usability in Completing a MOOC on Emergency Medicine Core Content Course (iEM/Lecturio) : A Case Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 29 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023

Publications

Research Articles

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Victor Lim, Sivalingam Nalliah, Nilesh Kumar, Hla Yee Yee EDITORS: JOON-WAH MAK, PATRICIA KIM-CHOOI LIM & IVAN KOK-SENG YAP 2022
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Joon-Wah Mak, Michael Thomas Haneline, Sivalingam Nalliah EDITORS: JOON-WAH MAK, PATRICIA KIM-CHOOI LIM & IVAN KOK-SENG YAP 2022
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: Review of classification and current developments in diagnosis and management INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2022
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Evaluation of empathy among clinical students at the International Medical University using the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy EDITORIAL BOARD 2022
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Impact factor and other citation metrics: The impact on scholarly writing INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2022
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Efficacy and safety of prostaglandins vs double balloon catheter in inducing labor: a meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION, CONTRACEPTION, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020
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P280 Concomitant use of ivabradine and cyp3a4 inhibitors in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL 2020
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Prevalence of drug to drug interactions in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL 2020
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Prevalence of PCOS with associated symptoms and complications at tertiary care hospital of Karachi J ADV MED MED RES 2019
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The use of chemotherapeutic agents as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy nonpregnant women: A network meta-analysis INDIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2019
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An association between IL-10 promoter polymorphisms and diabetic nephropathy: A meta-analysis of case-control studies JOURNAL OF DIABETES & METABOLIC DISORDERS 2018
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Cervical pessary in the prevention of preterm births in multiple pregnancies with a short cervix: PRISMA compliant systematic review and meta-analysis THE JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE 2018
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Online formative assessments: exploring their educational value JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONALISM 2018
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Revisiting Cerebral Palsy: Pathogenesis and Management JOURNAL OF SOUTH ASIAN FEDERATION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 2016
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The Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises in Treating Genuine Stress Incontinence in Women: A Systematic Review INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 2016
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of depression, anxiety and stress in pregnancy INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION, CONTRACEPTION, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2016
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Multifaceted usage of HPV related tests and products in the management of cervical cancer-a review ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION 2015
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Is Google search a useful medical diagnostic tool for third year medical students? INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2015
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Uncomplicated hyperemesis gravidarum does not alter the course of cardiovascular changes during pregnancy INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2014
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A pilot study to explore if reading fictional works of medical writers can be used as a formative assessment tool in the learning of Humanism and Bioethics: A narrative report INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2014
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Decision making in hyperglycaemia seen in pregnancy INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2014
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Applying the learning theories to medical education: A commentary EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2014
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Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α as a predictive marker in pre-eclampsia BIOMEDICAL REPORTS 2013
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Fundus changes in pregnancy induced hypertension INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2012
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Mentoring in the clinical setting: Process, issues and challenges INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2012
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Learning professionalism by role‐modelling MEDICAL EDUCATION 2010
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Association between polymorphisms in human tumor necrosis factor-alpha (− 308) and-beta (252) genes and development of gestational diabetes mellitus DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE 2010
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Is there a genetic variation association in the IL‐10 and TNF α promoter gene with gestational diabetes mellitus? HEREDITAS 2010
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Information-seeking practices of senior medical students: the impact of an evidence-based medicine training programme EDUCATION FOR HEALTH 2010
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The educational environment and selfperceived clinical competence of senior medical students in a Malaysian medical school EDUCATION FOR HEALTH 2009
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The Senior Clerkship Program of the International Medical University is Effective in Facilitating the Transition from Student to Doctor **-(TM), 2008
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Clinical Research In The International Medical University STRATEGIES 2008
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Urinary tract infections in pregnancy MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Understanding the decision-delivery interval in Cesarean births IEJSME 2007
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The Concept and Implementation of``Distributed Learning''-Our Early Experience ANNALS-ACADEMY OF MEDICINE SINGAPORE 2007
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MJM MED J MALAYSIA 2004
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Teaching and learning of professionalism in medical schools ANN ACAD MED SINGAPORE 2004
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Delayed diagnosis of cervical pregnancy: management options SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL 2000
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Transient blindness in pregnancy induced hypertension INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS 1989

Other Publications

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The toll on health care provision as a result of climate related stressors Webinar: Climate Change and Global Warming : What is the effect on human health? and its effect on health | 11 Feb 2023
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Research Proposal Writing SOMRAC: Research Proposal Writing Talk/workshop | 25 Aug 2022
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Fetal Growth Restriction CPD O&G WEBINAR 2022 | 20 Aug 2022
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Borderline Ovarian Tumour in Young Patient OVARIAN CANCER HYBRID SYMPOSIUM 2022: ADAPTING TO NEW PARADIGM IN OVARIAN CANCER MANAGEMENT’ pada 17 – 18 Mac 2022. | 17 Mar 2022
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Ethnicity Aging and Gender Issues in Clinical Practice Talk Reducing Bias and Building Equity for Sustainability in HPE 2022 | 19 Feb 2022
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Prophylactic chemotherapeutic agents for recurrent UTI in nonpregnant women: a network meta-analysis BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | 01 Jan 2021
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Prevalence of drug to drug interactions in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL | 01 Jan 2020
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Factors affecting choice of delivery of breech presentation amongst patients and doctors in two large hospitals in Malaysia BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | 01 Jan 2012
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Variations in the Human IL-10 Promoter Gene and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus DIABETES | 01 Jan 2009
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Periodic Assessment of Plasma Sflt-1 and Plgf Concentrations and It's Association with Structural and Vascular Changes of the Placenta in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY | 01 Jan 2008
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Predicting and Preparing for Preterm delivery 2th Annual Perinatal Congress (Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 19 Mar 2005
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Effect of Maternal Nutrition on Fetal and Neonatal outcomes 13th Congress of the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies | 11 Apr 2004
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Enhancing the Teaching of Professionalism in Medicine Medical Education Colloquim | 15 Mar 2004
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Postpartum Collapse Obstetric Emergency Course General Hospital Kuala Lumpur | 06 Oct 2003
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Maternal Health and Mortality in Malaysia Lecture to Part 2 MOG Preparatory Course UKM | 26 Sep 2003
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Role of Misoprostol In Current Obstetrics MOG Preparatory Course Part 2 UKM | 26 Sep 2003
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Request for Cesarean Section is a woman’s right 8th World Congress of the International Maternal and Neonatal Associations | 23 Aug 2003
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Heart Disease in Pregnancy-the Malaysian experience 8th World Congress of the International Maternal And Neonatal Associations | 23 Aug 2003
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Surgical Management of Female Stress Incontinence 35th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine | 24 Aug 2001
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Maintaining Women’s Health : Progress in Reproductive Health 2nd Asean Conference on Primary Health Care | 18 Mar 2001
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Heart Disease in Pregnancy : Local Experience 8th National Perinatal Congress | 24 Feb 2001
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Hypertension in Pregnancy: Prediction, Prevention and Prescription 8th National Perinatal Congress | 23 Feb 2001
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism- are the concepts correct Department of O&G Invitation | 07 Nov 2000
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Perioperative Mortality Review in Malaysia –Lessons to Learn Update Seminar in O&G | 05 Nov 2000
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Clinical implications of substance abuse affecting fetal growth 10th Malaysian Congress of O&G | 03 Jun 2000
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Beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection-implications in pregnancy 3rd Conference on Infection and Infection Ccontrol | 03 Mar 2000
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The effects of blood lead level in Pregnancy Symposium on Lead Poisoning | 21 Feb 2000
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Management of Severe Preeclampsia Consultant's Coneference | 26 Nov 1999
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Physiological changes in CVS in pregnancy National Seminar in Heart Disease in Pregnancy | 20 Nov 1999
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Menopause and your heart: who can, and who cannot use HRT Malaysian Menopause Society Training Seminar | 14 Nov 1999
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Medical Genetics MRCOG Part 1 Preparation COurse | 13 Aug 1999
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Pelvic congestion syndrome Academy of Medicine (Chapter of Surgeon) | 08 Aug 1999
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Bladder dysfunction following hysterectomy 2nd Asia-Pacific Continence Meeting | 16 Jul 1999
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Evidence based medicine in Gynecology and Obstetrics 9th Malaysian Congress of O&G | 13 Jun 1999
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Options in management: oral vs non-oral HRT 2nd Malaysian Congress on Menopause | 08 May 1999
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease- new treatment options National Update Seminar in Gynecology Oncology | 06 Feb 1999
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The At-Risk Fetus: Limitations in Recognition and Monitoring 5th Annual Congress :Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 06 Mar 1998
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Perinatal Determinants of Growth 5th Annual Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 05 Mar 1998
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Management of the abnormal smear National Consensus on Pap Smear | 04 Sep 1997
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'Perinatal Determinants of Growth Restrictio 'Perinatal Determinants of Growth Restrictio | 03 Jan 1995
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Vaginal Infection -a recurring problem National Conference | 08 Jul 1994

Books

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International Medical University (2018). Living with Empathy in the 21st Century


Supervisions
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Guan Meng Fong, Annie Tay, Sivalingam Nalliah, MBBS, FRCOG | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2021 Thesis: BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF PELVIC ORGANS IN PRE AND POST MENOPAUSAL MALAYSIAN WOMEN *
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Lai Pei Kuan | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2021 Thesis: Impact and Utilization of Biomedical Research Findings In Healthcare Policy of Malaysia 2005-2015
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Mr. Suresh Shanmugam PHD Candidate (IMU) | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2022 Thesis: Controlled delivery of microbicides from intra-vaginal polymer matrices for the treatment and prevention of trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis
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Aminah Mazwin Mohd Arif | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Prospective Observational Study of Clinical Decision Support in Drug Related Adverse Events in Critical Cardiac Critical Care in a selected hospital
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Lim Sin Ling | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2015 Thesis: Diagnostic role of micro vascular density in the evaluation of neoplastic cervical lesions in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban
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Vivekananda Mahalingam | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2012 Thesis: Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α as a predictive marker in pre-eclampsia
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Kamalan Jeevaratnam1 | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2009 Thesis: PERIODIC ASSESSMENT OF PLASMA SFLT-1 AND PLGF CONCENTRATIONS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL AND VASCULAR CHANGES OF THE PLACENTA IN GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION
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Shabnam Montezari | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2010 Thesis: The predictive value of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the human tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) and Interleukin-10 in Human Gestational Diabetes