Dr Sarita Singh

Research - Dr Sarita Singh

MD Thesis

Human Endogenous Retrovirus K (HERV-K) Gene Expression in Malignant Melanoma, Imperial College. MD awarded 2012

Publications:

Singh M, Farquharson N, Owen C, Howat A, Singh S, Francis N, Calonje E. Two cases of morphoea with prominent plasma cell endoneuritis. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2016; in press.

Scott A, Francis N, Singh S. Unilateral eruption of painful papules: a quiz. Type 1 segmental cutaneous leiomyomatosis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2014. 94:619-22.

Merika E, Bunker C and Singh S. A segmental rash in a young male: a quiz. Naevoid urticaria pigmentosa. Acta Dermatol Venerol. 2014. 94:253-4.

Scott A, Francis N and Singh S. Urticarial vasculitis associated with essential thrombocythaemia. Acta Dermatol Venerol. 2014. 94:244-5

Singh S, Kaye S, Francis N, Peston D, Gore M, McClure M, Bunker C. Human endogenous retrovirus K (HERV-K) rec mRNA is expressed in primary melanoma but not in benign naevi or normal skin. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2013. 26:426-8

Cho SY, Singh S, Carton J, Wakelin SH. Bullous pemphigoid associated with the use of topical diclofenac. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2012. 37:436-7.

Singh S, Tailor A, Carton J and Hewitt C. Premature wrinkling of the skin in a 31-year-old female. Clin Exp Dermatol 2011. 37:318-9.

Zokaie S., Singh S. and Wakelin SH. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by dihydroxyacetone – optimal concentration and vehicle for patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 2011. 64: 291–292. Singh S, Kaye S, Gore ME, McClure MO and Bunker CB. The role of human endogenous retroviruses in melanoma. Review. Br J Dermatol 2009. 161:1225–1231.

Singh S, Kaye S, Francis ND, Peston D, Gore ME, McClure MO and Bunker CB. Re-visiting the past - utilising archival tissue for the detection and quantification of gene expression. Br J Dermatol 2009. 160: 881–882.

Schmulewitz L, Singh S and Staughton RCD. Superficial pyoderma gangrenosum responding to treatment with isotretinoin. Br J Dermatol 2008. 159:1377–1378.

Singh S and Bunker C. Male genital dermatoses in old age. Review. Age Ageing 2008; 37(5):500-4.

Singh S and Bunker CB. Squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp following treatment with 5% imiquimod cream. Clin Exp Dermatol 2007. 32:594-5.

Singh S and Bunker CB. Common penile dermatoses in old age. Review. The Age of Skin 2007. 8: 6-9.

Singh S. Part 4 Examination skills: Dermatological examination. In: Get Through Clinical Finals: A Toolkit for OSCEs. London: Papanikitas A, Bahal N, Chan M. 2006. RSM Press, London.

Published abstracts:

Zokaie S, Singh S and Wakelin S. Allergic contact dermatitis to dihydroxyacetone – optimal concentration and vehicle for patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 2010, 63: 58–107

Singh S, Bunker CB, Kaye S, Tristem M, Gore ME and McClure MO. Expression of Human Endogenous Retrovirus K (HERV-K) mRNA and production of putative viral particles by melanoma cell lines. J Invest Dermatol 2009.129: S137.

Singh S, Kaye S, Francis ND, Peston D, Gore ME, McClure MO and Bunker CB. Quantification of Human Endogenous Retrovirus K (HERV-K) expression in primary melanoma, normal skin and benign naevi. J Invest Dermatol 2009. 129: S137.

Singh S, Kaye S, Francis ND, McClure MO, Bunker CB. Expression of Human Endogenous Retrovirus K in melanoma. J Invest Dermatol 2008. 128:S212.

Bunker CB, Singh S, Kaye S; Francis ND; McClure MO. Detection and quantification of gene expression in archival formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded skin tissue. J Invest Dermatol 2008. 128:S188.

Singh S, Marks DJB, Rahman FZ, Segal AW, Yu R. “Experimentally” induced pyoderma gangrenosum. Br J Dermatol 2006. 155 (s1), 4-132.

Singh S, Russell-Jones R. Pemphigus Vegetans of the Scalp. JEADV 2005. 19 (s2), 1-4.