Melissa Kioh Sheng Hui



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Department
Chiropractic Medicine

Position
Lecturer




Education

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Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine), 2021 University of Malaya
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MSc in Public Health (First Class Honours) (Public Health), 2017 University College Dublin
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Bachelor of Chiropractic (First Class Honours) (Chiropractic), 2016 International Medical University

Memberships

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Ministry of Health Subject Expert Matter 2023 - Present
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International Federation of Sports Chiropractic Member 2022 - 2022
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World of Federation of Chiropractic Committee 2020 - Present
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Association of Chiropractic Malaysia Member 2020 - Present

Research Funding
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BACK to the basics: An Inter professional education Program on dental ergonomics Between Dental and Chiropractic Learners IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
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Utilization, Willingness to pay and Integration of chiropractic treatment among Malaysian adults IMU Internal Research Grant | 21 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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Burnout and Resilience among Academics in Chiropractic Training Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 16 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
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The Perceived Barriers and Facilitators for Chiropractic Care in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain: A Cross-sectional Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 26 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2025
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists and Dental Students IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Aug 2023
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Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions on the Role of Chiropractor in Temporomandibular Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2023
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals towards Chiropractic in Klang Valley IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2023
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders among Malaysians in Klang Valley, Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2023
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Effects of technology exercise prescription compared to usual exercise prescription on outcomes for people with low back pain : A randomized controlled trial IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2023
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Unravelling the Secrets Behind the Links Between Obesity, Sarcopaenia and Falls in Older Persons (OSFOP) FRGS 2019-1 | 01 Sep 2019 - 31 May 2023

Publications

Research Articles

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Association between Weight and Body Composition Changes with Falls Risk in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study BMJ OPEN 2024
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A Survey on Variables Influencing a Patient's Preferences in Choosing Their Chiropractor in Klang Valley, Malaysia JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC HUMANITIES 2024
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Psychosocial Determinants of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression: Results from the Promoting Independence in Our Seniors with Arthritis Study ANNALS OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE AND RESEARCH 2023
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Physical and psychosocial characteristics differ between individuals with knee pain and different knee osteoarthritis diagnostic criteria POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL 2023
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Differences in physical and mental health of older adults over the Covid-19 pandemic from face-to-face versus hybrid methods AGING MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE 2022
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Cognitive frailty and 5-year adverse health-related outcomes for the Malaysian elders longitudinal research (MELoR) study EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE 2022
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A five-year prospective evaluation of anticholinergic cognitive burden and falls in the Malaysian elders longitudinal research (MELoR) study ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS 2022
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Body Fat Percentage and Long-Term Risk of Fractures. The EPIC-Norfolk Prospective Population Cohort Study MATURITAS 2022
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Mental Health among Undergraduate Students. MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES/JURNAL SAINS KESIHATAN MALAYSIA 2022
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Mental Health among Undergraduate Students (Impak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Akibat COVID-19 terhadap Aktiviti Fizikal dan Kesihatan Mental dalam Kalangan Pelajar Sarjana Muda) MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 2022
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Increased Body Mass Index is Associated with Sarcopenia and Related Outcomes EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION 2022
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Positive and negative inflammatory markers for falls and sarcopaenia in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research study-A five-year prospective study AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING 2021
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Gender differences in association between measures of central obesity and falls in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia AGING MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE 2021
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Use of Radiography for New Patients Presenting to a Chiropractic Teaching Clinic: A Cross-sectional Analysis JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC HUMANITIES 2021
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The Value of Interprofessional Learning Through Patient Simulation in Developing Interprofessional Relationships: Medical Students’ Perspectives JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC HUMANITIES 2021
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Demographics and Clinical Profiles of Patients Visiting a Chiropractic Teaching Clinic in Malaysia JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE 2021
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The Influence of Body Mass Index on Characteristics of Falls in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2020
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Body shape, fear of falling, physical performance, and falls among individuals aged 55 years and above EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE 2019
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Could obesity be linked to falls in older adults? BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RESEARCH 2019
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Does lower lean body mass mediate the relationship between falls and higher body mass index in Asian older persons? JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2019
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The prevalence and the risk of falls among institutionalised elderly in Penang, Malaysia MED J MALAYSIA 2018

Other Publications

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Utilization of radiographs among chiropractic interns in a chiropractic teaching clinic World Federation Chiropractic Biennial E-Congress 2021 | 23 Sep 2021
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Description of patient’s profile and characteristics presenting to a chiropractic teaching clinic in Malaysia World Federation Chiropractic Biennial E-Congress 2021 | 23 Sep 2021
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Cross-Country Comparison Between Asian And Caucasian Older Adults On Association Between Obesity And Falls European Geriatric Medicine Society E-Congress | 07 Oct 2020
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Prospective Association of Obesity and Falls Among Malaysian Community-Dwelling Older Adults 1st World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability | 04 Dec 2019
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Obesity In Older Adults In The Epic Norfolk Study Is Associated With Reduced 20-Year Falls Hospitalizationq 1st World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability | 04 Dec 2019
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Association of central obesity and falls in community-dwelling older adults in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR). 11th International Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics Asia/Oceania | 23 Oct 2019
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Obesity Indicators and Falls among Older Adults- Results from the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study 11th International Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics Asia/Oceania | 23 Oct 2019
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Is Obesity Associated with Falls Among Older Adults? Evidence from The Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study Australia and New Zealand Geriatric Scientific Meeting | 13 May 2019
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Is obesity associated with falls among older adults? Evidence from The Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING | 01 Jan 2019
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Mild cognitive impairment, risk of falls and fear of falling in older persons: one-year follow up from MELoR study AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING | 01 Jan 2019
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Is abdominal obesity associated with increased risk of fall in community-dwelling older adults? 8th Biennial Australia and New Zealand Fall Prevention Conference | 18 Nov 2018
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Is there an Obesity Paradox for Falls Among Participants of the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study? APRU Global Health Conference | 29 Oct 2018
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Body-Shape and Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study International Congress of European Geriatric Medicine Society | 10 Oct 2018
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The basic demographics of patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis: A comparison between four different methods of diagnosis Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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Healthcare Accessibility for Older Residents in Taman Bukit Maluri- Lost in Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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Association between Physical Performance and Osteoarthritis among community-dwelling older adults Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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What Kind of Patients would attend a Falls and Syncope Service: A Registry Report Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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Urinary incontinence in normal and overweight women aged 55 and over with knee osteoarthritis Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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A Systematic literature search of the effect of dietary interventions for weight reduction on fall-related risk factors in older adults Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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Evaluation of Falls Risks and Its Associated Factors among Institutionalized Older Adults Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine | 02 Aug 2018
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Prevalence and risk factors of falls among institutionalized older adults in Penang, Malaysia MMA Inaugural Conference on Health of the Older Person | 28 Jul 2018
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Association of Sarcopenic Obesity and Falls among community-dwelling older adults Australia and New Zealand Geriatric Scientific Meeting | 28 Jun 2018
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Sarcopenic obesity and falls among community-dwelling older adults Australasian Journal on Ageing | 01 Jan 2018


Supervisions
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Tong Yin Hui | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL HANDOUT VERSUS FACE-TO-FACE EXERCISE DEMONSTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN
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Cheah Mun Hoe | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATING FACTORS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER AMONG PATIENTS VISITING DENTAL CLINIC
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Wong Yu Zhen | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: EFFECTIVENESS OF WEB-BASED VIDEO VERSUS FACE-TO-FACE EXERCISE DEMONSTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN
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Teo Yong Liang | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Knowledge, Atittude and Perception of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) Practitioners Towards Chiropractic in Klang Valley
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Tan Min Yao | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTION ON THE ROLE OF CHIROPRACTOR IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS
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Tan Kai Meng | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Prevalence and associated factors on MSK pain among dentists in Klang valley
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Lim Kee Shan | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Comparing the effectiveness of online synchronous video call versus face-to-face demonstration on prescribing exercises to patients with non-specific low back pain
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Lee Dian Rong | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PERCEPTION OF MEDICAL DOCTORS TOWARD CHIROPRACTIC IN KLANG VALLEY
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Kong Hong Liang | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Prevalence and Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dental Students
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Chua Shi Tian | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Allied Health Professionals Towards Chiropractic in Klang Valley
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Chu Moon Yee | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of dentists towards chiropractic
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Chow Zheng Yang | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: COMPARISON LEVEL OF SATISFACTION AND ADHERENCE IN VARIOUS EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION METHODS AMONG PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN
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Chan Khye Man | Undergraduate | 30 Mar 2022 Thesis: Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions on the Role of Chiropractor in Temporomandibular Disorders among Dentists in Klang Valley, Malaysia
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Darren Chong | Undergraduate | 15 Mar 2022 Thesis: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Malaysia
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LEE JIA WAI | Undergraduate | 25 Sep 2021 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FLAT FOOT AND LOW BACK PAIN AMONG ADULTS IN KLANG VALLEY
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THAM CHUN YAN | Undergraduate | 25 Sep 2021 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY AND LOW BACK PAIN AMONG ADULTS IN KLANG VALLEY
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Ian Ong | Undergraduate | 25 Sep 2021 Thesis: The perception of manikin as an education tool for spinal manipulation among chiropractic students
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TAN KAI EWE | Undergraduate | 25 Sep 2021 Thesis: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENTS’ PREFERENCE IN CHOOSING THEIR CHIROPRACTOR AND CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
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Jayne Sia Lei Sze | Undergraduate | 01 May 2021 - 18 Sep 2021 Thesis: Prevalence of Shoulder Injuries among Volleyball Players in IMU
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Kong Pei Yi | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 20 Sep 2021 Thesis: Difference in pain and disability between participants who have Upper Crossed Syndrome and Forward Head Posture
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Lein Rou Yen | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 20 Sep 2021 Thesis: The inter-examiner reliability of clinical findings used to diagnose upper crossed syndrome among chiropractic patients in International Medical University.
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Lay Wen Bin | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 20 Sep 2021 Thesis: The Proportions of Participants Diagnosed with Upper Crossed Syndrome Using Matthias Treff’s Criteria
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Timothy Chew | Undergraduate | 07 Dec 2020 - 08 May 2022 Thesis: Ergonomics Risk Assessment and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pains Amongst University Students in Klang Valley during Covid-19 Lockdown.
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Samantha Soo Yi | Undergraduate | 07 Dec 2020 - 08 Mar 2022 Thesis: Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries among Chiropractic Students in International Medical University
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Lim Aun Quin | Undergraduate | 07 Dec 2020 - 08 Mar 2022 Thesis: Association of COVID-19 and Mental Health among Malaysian Undergraduate Students
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Christopher Chan | Undergraduate | 07 Dec 2020 - 08 Mar 2022 Thesis: Association of COVID-19 Pandemic and Physical activity level among university students in Malaysia.
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Bryan Chong | Undergraduate | 07 Dec 2020 - 08 Mar 2022 Thesis: The association of COVID-19 lockdown and musculoskeletal disorders in university students in Klang Valley