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Functional assessment and activities of daily living. Uses of various hearing devices such as hearing aids. Assistive devices. Bone-anchored hearing aids. Cochlea and Brain-stem implants. Physiotherapy. Occupational therapy. Audiology. Medical Social Work. Vocational and Community-Based Rehabilitation.

Structure of matter, property of matter, energy and its transformation. Energy and its definitions, mechanical energy, conductor-insulator. Static electricity, condensers, current electricity, conduction of electricity through electrolytes. Conduction in semi-conductors. Magnetic energy. Production of electricity. Principles and application of E.M.F. to Choke coil, transformer Regulation of induced currents. Physics of sound, perceptual and productive processes of speech, basic instrumentation, and the interrelationships of these areas to communication. Fundamentals, concepts and theories of acoustics, speech signal and perception. Rectification of A/C; Thermal energy; Transmission of heat; Conduction, Convection and Radiation Electromagnetic waves, Radiant energy; Grothus law; Cosine law; Inverse square law; Sonic energy; nature and properties of sound wave. Nature, effects and principles of production of direct current, muscle stimulating currents; modification of currents; Reverse, interrupt, surge mechanical, manual electronic multi vibration circuit. High frequency current basic circuit. The physics of quantum medicine.

Examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric and geriatric patients exhibiting various forms of low vision and visual challenges/impairments.

Structure of matter, property of matter, energy and its transformation. Energy and its definitions, mechanical energy, conductor-insulator. Static electricity, condensers, current electricity, conduction of electricity through electrolytes. Conduction in semi-conductors. Magnetic energy. Production of electricity. Principles and application of E.M.F. to Choke coil, transformer Regulation of induced currents. Physics of sound, perceptual and productive processes of speech, basic instrumentation, and the interrelationships of these areas to communication. Fundamentals, concepts and theories of acoustics, speech signal and perception. Rectification of A/C; Thermal energy; Transmission of heat; Conduction, Convection and Radiation Electromagnetic waves, Radiant energy; Grothus law; Cosine law; Inverse square law; Sonic energy; nature and properties of sound wave. Nature, effects and principles of production of direct current, muscle stimulating currents; modification of currents; Reverse, interrupt, surge mechanical, manual electronic multi vibration circuit. High frequency current basic circuit. The physics of quantum medicine.

Introduction to types of partial dentures fabricated using acrylic resin and other polymers. Aspects of complete denture prosthodontics from the fabrication of special trays. Bite blocks mounting of casts on the articulators. Types of articulators, advantages and disadvantages of each type of articulators. Face bow and face bow transfer techniques. Setting up of teeth. Processing and finishing of acrylic-based dentures. Different materials used in fabrication of flexible dentures, advantages and disadvantages of each material. The process of fabrication of partial denture in flexible denture materials and finishing. Process of fabrication of overdentures in acrylic resin materials. Relining and rebasing of dentures. Acrylic denture repairs.

Anatomy, physiology, design as well as safety of metal-based removable appliances. Theoretical knowledge and principles of fabrication of removable metal-based dental appliances, such as metal-based partial dentures, complete dentures, overdentures. Design of metallic prosthodontic appliance with emphasis on rests, rest seats, clasp position and approach, metallic mainframe. Combination of metallic and non-metallic denture base materials. Principles of supporting units for partial dentures – on lays, rests, hook, continuous clasps, plates, bars. The general pattern of investment procedures, wax elimination, and heat soaking, casting in various types of casting machines, trimming, polishing, and finishing.

Macroscopic, microscopic and ultra-structure of the kidney. Elements of renal functions. Glomerular filtration. Concept of clearance. Tubular reabsorption and secretion. Renal blood flow. Body fluid and electrolyte balance. Buffer mechanism and pH regulation. Counter-current system. Micturition. Abnormalities of renal functions. Composition and estimation of body fluid compartments. Concept of water and electrolyte balance. Role of the kidney in body fluid homeostasis. 300 Level

Macroscopic, microscopic and ultra-structure of the kidney. Elements of renal functions. Glomerular filtration. Concept of clearance. Tubular reabsorption and secretion. Renal blood flow. Body fluid and electrolyte balance. Buffer mechanism and pH regulation. Counter-current system. Micturition. Abnormalities of renal functions. Composition and estimation of body fluid compartments. Concept of water and electrolyte balance. Role of the kidney in body fluid homeostasis.

Renal pharmacology: Anatomy, physiology and principles of diuresis, comprehensive pharmacology of diuretics (Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics, Loop diuretics (high celling diuretic), Potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone antagonists. Mechanism of action of action, therapeutic uses, examples, adverse effects, contraindications and clinical status of inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase, water and osmotic diuretics, acid forming salt, mercurial diuretics, xanthines, pyrimidines and triazines. GIT pharmacology: Introduction to gastrointestinal diseases. Pathophysiology and causes of peptic ulcer disease (roles of Ach, Histamine, HCl, Gastrin, Prostaglandins and Helicobacter pylori). Mechanisms of action, dosage forms, pharmacokinetics, clinical uses, side effects, contraindications, caution and drug interaction of drugs (Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor blockers, CCK receptor blockers, Antimuscarinic, Antibiotics, Prostaglandins and Cytoprotectives) used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Purgatives, treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and Cohn’s disease. Antiemetics and antidiarrheal and treatment of flatulence. 400 Level

Types and Nature of Research. Writing Research Proposal. Format for Seminars Presentation Research Problems, & Research Design, Data Collection & Storage, Referencing Styles. Population and Samples. Hypothesis & Hypotheses testing. Reporting Results of Clinical Research. Presentation & Interpretation of Clinical Research.