09 May 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 16
Zimbabwean-born Dr Sabina Medal Govere graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

Sixth Degree for Public Health Professional

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‘I am extremely proud of this great achievement,’ said Dr Sabina Medal Govere who graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

CAPRISA Principle Investigator, Dr Sharana Mahomed graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

PhD for Study on HIV Prevention

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Principal Investigator and research clinician at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) Dr Sharana Mahomed graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

Bachelor of Medical Science honours students in Medical Biochemistry are cum laude graduates, Ms Aaliyah Mangerah (left) with Ms Avishka Chewpersad.

Two Graduate at the Top of their Class

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The top two Bachelor of Medical Science Honours students in Medical Biochemistry are cum laude graduates, Ms Avishka Chewpersad and Ms Aaliyah Mangerah.

(From left): Ms Cassandra Chunder, Ms Urissa Soobramoney, Ms Tholinhlanhla Zondi, Mr Mohammed Anderson, Miss Kiara Govender, and Ms Shandre Singaram.

Seven Cum Laudes for Medical Microbiology

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Seven Medical Microbiology honours students graduated cum laude.

Ms Nonsikelelo Ndlela obtained her Master of Medical Microbiology degree.

Master’s Research Seeks to Protect Women from HIV and STIs

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It was a cum laude pass for research fellow in the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Ms Nonsikelelo Ndlela who obtained her Master of Medical Microbiology for her study on The Impact of Point-of-Care Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Bacterial Vaginosis on the Genital Epithelial Barrier Integrity.

Proud holder of a PhD in Health Sciences is Dr Iram Osman (left) with her supervisor, Professor Veena Singaram.

PhD Research Develops Mindfulness Intervention for Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

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A Durban clinical psychologist and mental health advocate specialising in stress and trauma-related conditions is now a proud holder of a PhD in Health Sciences from UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine (SCM). Her study developed an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for healthcare professionals (HCPs) working under extreme stress during COVID-19.

Haematology expert, Dr Nadine Rapiti graduated with a PhD.

PhD for KZN Academic Complex Haematology Department Head

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The Head of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Academic Complex Haematology Department, Dr Nadine Rapiti, is the first researcher to highlight missing data on HIV-associated lymphomas (HAL) in the province, which is the epicentre of HIV in South Africa and globally.

Dr Alexander Cheza graduated with a PhD in Public Health Medicine.

PhD Zooms in on Non-Communicable Diseases and HIV

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Public health professional, Dr Alexander Cheza graduated with a PhD in Public Health Medicine. His study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), namely cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension in people living with HIV was supervised by Dr Boikhutso Tlou.

Ms Kelicia Reddy graduated with a Master’s in Medical Science.

Master’s in Medical Science Opens Door to Study for MBChB

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Ms Kelicia Reddy’s study that offers new insight into protein and gene markers as potential candidates to manage hypertensive disorders experienced by women during pregnancy earned her a Master of Medical Science in Physiology summa cum laude.

From left to right: Ms Ntokozo Ntshangase; Ms Kasmira Gopee; Ms Sindiswa Bhengu; Mr John Makhwitine; supervisor, Dr Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi; Mr Bruce Nzimande; and supervisors, Dr Paradise Madlala and Dr Bongiwe Ndlovu.

HIV Pathogenesis Programme Produces Five Master’s Graduates

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UKZN’s HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP), a centre of research excellence under the leadership of world-class scientist Professor Thumbi Ndung’u, supervised five young researchers who graduated with Master of Medical Science degrees on 8 May. 
Dr Rodney Hudson Magwenya was awarded a PhD in Family Medicine.

Medical Officer Awarded PhD in Family Medicine

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Medical Officer in the Department of Health, Dr Rodney Hudson Magwenya was awarded a PhD in Family Medicine for his study that developed a continuing professional education model for medical practitioners.

UKZN’s top Medical student for 2022 is 24-year-old summa cum laude graduate, Dr Mohamed Suhail Saib (left) pictured with Dr Sameera Alli.

Meet UKZN’s Top Medical Student

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UKZN’s top Medical student for 2022 is 24-year-old summa cum laude graduate, Dr Mohamed Suhail Saib, from Asherville in Durban.

Dr Urisha Singh scooped her MBChB summa cum laude.

Summa Cum Laude MBChB for Scientist

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A shining example of female excellence in science and research, 8 May was yet another milestone for College of Health Sciences research clinician, Dr Urisha Singh, who scooped her MBChB summa cum laude.

Recipient of the prestigious Bongani Mayosi Award, Mr Lindani Mkhabela graduated with his MBChB.

Bongani Mayosi Award for Medical Graduate

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Mr Lindani Mkhabela who graduated with his MBChB is the recipient of the prestigious Bongani Mayosi Award.

Master of Medical Science in Medical Microbiology graduates (from left): Ms Dieketseng Maleke, Ms Khumbuzile Canham, and Ms Pumelela Hallom.

Proud Lecturer Produces Three Master’s Graduates

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Lecturer in UKZN’s School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, Dr Sibusiso Senzani supervised three Master of Medical Science in Medical Microbiology students, Ms Khumbuzile Canham, Ms Dieketseng Maleke and Ms Pumelela Hallom, who graduated on 8 May.

An ecstatic Ms Thembelihle Cele graduated cum laude with an Honours in Human Anatomy.

Graduate Survives Tragedy and Earns Cum Laude

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Ms Thembelihle Cele (22) was in the final year of her Bachelor of Medical Science in Clinical Anatomy at UKZN when she lost her father. Her world nearly crumbled as he was the breadwinner back home in the rural community of Oshabani in the Ugu District, where she grew up.

Dr Samuel Olojede graduated with his PhD in Clinical Anatomy.

PhD Research Featured in Top International Journals

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For Dr Samuel Olojede who graduated with his PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the highlight of his studies was seeing data sets from his doctoral research initially resulting in three publications and three citations, which increased by the end of his study to an impressive 25 publications and 286 citations in prestigious high-impact factor journals including Life Sciences; Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology; Scientific Reports and Heliyon.

Dr Ayanda Magwenyane said it was a dream come true to graduate with a PhD.

MUT Lecturer Awarded PhD in Medical Biochemistry

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Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at Mangosuthu University of Technology’s (MUT) Faculty of Natural Sciences, Dr Ayanda Magwenyane, said it was a dream come true to graduate with a PhD from UKZN. His study employed a molecular dynamic simulation approach to explore heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) as an anti-cancer target for drug discovery. 

Dr Sherika Hanley, a specialist family physician and lecturer in Family Medicine, graduated with a PhD in Health Sciences.

PhD Focuses on Cardiovascular Disease Amongst Women Living with HIV

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‘Women of child-bearing age who are living with HIV face an added burden of obesity and hypertension, which heightens their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly in resource-limited settings.’

Ms Prelene Naidoo - the first in her family to attend university - graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Human Anatomy cum laude.

Honours Student Makes her Community Proud

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The Bonela community in Mayville, Durban, is proud of Prelene Naidoo (22) - the first in her family to attend university - who obtained her Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Human Anatomy cum laude.