09 May 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 17
An elated Dr Winifred Ukoha (right) with her mentor, Professor Ntombifikile Mtshali at Graduation.

Novel Doctoral Study Informs Policy to Reduce Unplanned Pregnancies

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Dr Winifred Chinyere Ukoha, a clinical skills facilitator and academic mentor in the Discipline of Nursing, graduated with a doctoral degree in Nursing.

Dr Elliasu Yakubu Salifu graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Cancer Therapy Under the Spotlight

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‘The PhD journey was very challenging, especially being an international student thousands of miles from home,’ said Dr Elliasu Yakubu Salifu who graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Dr Mbara Kingsley Chimaeze was awarded a PhD in Pharmacology.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Receives PhD in Pharmacology

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Postdoctoral research fellow in the Drug Delivery Research Proto-Unit at UKZN, Dr Mbara Kingsley Chimaeze was awarded a PhD in Pharmacology.

An elated first PhD graduate in her family, Dr Rayishnee Pillay celebrates graduating with a PhD in Optometry.

Study Develops Waste Disposal Guidelines for Eye Care Practitioners

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Dr Rayishnee Pillay’s doctoral study in Optometry developed guidelines to assist eye care practitioners with waste disposal and the implementation of sustainable practices in the office space.

Dr Vusi Mazibuko celebrates with his family at his Graduation ceremony.

It’s a Family Affair as Father and Two Daughters Graduate!

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Not only is the Head of the Stadia and Facilities Unit at eThekwini Municipality, Dr Vusi Mazibuko, the first in his family to obtain a PhD, his daughters also received their degrees during UKZN’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies.

Global citizen at heart and a successful entrepreneur, Dr Lynett Erita Masiwa graduated with a PhD degree in Optometry.

Optometrist’s Study on Preventing Blindness Earns PhD

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Zimbabwean-born Dr Lynett Erita Masiwa, a practising optometrist at Specsavers-Ireland and owner of a number of private practices in Zimbabwe graduated with a PhD in Optometry.

Dr Tope Akinbinu’s study to reduce the progression of myopia earned him a PhD in Optometry.

Study Sheds Light on Myopia Progression

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Dr Tope Akinbinu’s study that investigated health promotion tools to reduce the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) earned him a PhD in Optometry.

Nigerian-born Dr Akawa Oluwole Bidemi graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

PhD Study Tackles Prostate Cancer

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Dr Akawa Oluwole Bidemi was awarded a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for his study on the use of combinatorial in silico techniques in the selective targeting of bromodomain and extra-terminal proteins (BETs) to combat castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

Dr Sipho Mkhize congratulates Dr Hafaza Amod (right).

Nursing PhD for UKZN Lecturer

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‘I feel extremely proud to be the first person to achieve a PhD in my family,’ said UKZN lecturer Dr Hafaza (Hafsa) Amod.

Nigerian academic, Dr Olusegun Olatunji Ojedoyin, graduated with a PhD in Physiotherapy.

Promoting Physical Activity to Reduce the Burden of Disease

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Dr Olusegun Olatunji Ojedoyin who graduated with a PhD in Physiotherapy, investigated the use of physical activity to promote health in children and adults and reduce the burden of non-communicable chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Amongst the top 12 Nursing students are Ms Sinoxolo Dolwana and Mr Sabelo Ntenza seen at their Graduation ceremony.

Twelve Nursing Students Graduate cum laude

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‘I feel like it’s a reward from God after all the hard work I put into making this dream come true,’ said Ms Sinoxolo Dolwana who was among the 12 Bachelor of Nursing students who graduated cum laude.

Scientist at the Clear Synth Research Centre in India, Dr Merugu Srinivas Reddy, graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Antimicrobial Resistance Under the Microscope

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Scientist at the Clear Synth Research Centre in India, Dr Merugu Srinivas Reddy, graduated from UKZN with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for his study on modern medicine and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.

Dr Siphamandla Mtambo graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Improving Public Health by Tackling Influenza

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Dr Siphamandla Mtambo was awarded a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for his study on the impact of the H7N9 mutation on anti-influenza drug resistance.

Dr Olunike Olofinbiyi was awarded a PhD in Nursing.

PhD Focuses on Nigeria’s National Health Policy

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Dr Olunike Olofinbiyi hopes that her research on Nigeria’s National Health Policy will benefit society by informing the restructuring of the primary healthcare system.