20 September 2024
Volume: 12
Issue: 29
UKZN’s expert on medicines policies, Dr Andrew Gray, graduated with a PhD.

Study on SA Medicines Policy Earns UKZN Senior Lecturer a PhD

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UKZN lecturer and doctoral graduate, Dr Andrew Gray, says his doctoral research offers the first comprehensive analysis of South Africa’s national drug policy development and implementation.

Dr Aganze Gloire-Aime Mushebenge.

COVID-19 Study Hailed as Major Achievement in Global Health

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Dr Aganze Gloire-Aime Mushebenge, an independent research consultant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has graduated from UKZN with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences for a study titled: Exploring the Structural Dynamics of SARS Coronavirus-2 and Identifying Potential 3-Chymotrypsin-Like Protease/Main Protease Inhibitors Using Computational Chemistry Methods.

Dr Kayla Padayachee graduated with a PhD in Medicine.

PhD Lobbies for STI Prevention Among Pregnant Women

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A study, understood to be the first of its kind in South Africa, investigated the virulence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnant women - a condition in which bacterial imbalance in the vagina puts the study population at higher risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Dr Gabriel Bondo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Study on Community Acquired Pneumonia Secures Master’s Degree

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The Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Adults at a Rural Regional Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, was the title of a study by Dr Gabriel Bondo, a Family Medicine specialist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who graduated with a Masters of Medicine degree in Family Medicine.

Dr Sean Broomhead is ecstatic as he graduated with a PhD in Telehealth.

Evaluating the eHealth Impact in Africa

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Dr Sean Broomhead celebrated a major milestone in his career when he was awarded a PhD in Telehealth for his pioneering study titled: A Framework for Evaluating eHealth Impact in Africa.

Dr Margaret Selohilwe graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

Comorbid Depression Takes Centre Stage in Research

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Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Task-Shared Counselling Intervention for Comorbid Depression in South Africa, was the title of a thesis by Dr Margaret Selohilwe who graduated with a PhD in Public Health.

Dr Libuseng Rathobei celebrated graduating with a PhD in Nursing with her supervisor, Dr Sipho Mkhize.

PhD in Nursing Delves into Management of Aggressive Behaviour in Psychiatric Patients

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A Model for the Management Strategies of Aggressive Behaviour of Psychiatric Patients in General and Psychiatric Clinical Facilities in Lesotho was the title of a thesis which secured Lesotho national Dr Libuseng Rathobei a PhD in Nursing.
Dr Raserogole Fiona Segooa.

Determination for Success Fuels Optometrist’s Drive to Secure PhD

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An optometrist at Mokopane Hospital in Limpopo, Dr Raserogole Segooa, graduated with a PhD in Optometry for her study titled: A Quality Standards Model for Optometric Clinical Training and Practice within the Public Sector in South Africa.

Beaming with pride is Dr Shreyal Maikoo.

Graduation and Wedding Bells for HIV Researcher

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Dr Shreyal Maikoo (28) is thrilled after graduating with a PhD from the HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP), with more joy in store as she and Mr Preveshen Naidoo, the Standard Bank group’s Senior Product Manager, are soon to wed.

Dr Mpoi Makhetha graduated with a PhD in Medicine.

PhD Research Highlights Important Trends in KZN Breast Cancer Patients

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Dr Mpoi Makhetha was awarded a PhD after completing what is believed to be the first study in South Africa reporting on demographic and genetic trends over 11 years in breast cancer patients from KwaZulu-Natal.

Dr Lisa Naidoo with her parents, Mr Vasuthevan and Mrs Kanaga Naidoo, and (right) Dr Theolan Adimulam.

PhDs for Two Students Investigating COVID-19 Severity Among SA Ethnic Groups

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Newly-minted PhDs in Virology, Dr Theolan Adimulam and Dr Lisa Naidoo, have embarked on a journey delving deep into the complexities of COVID-19, revealing critical insights into why the disease’s severity varies across different ethnicities in South Africa.

Dr Pirindhavellie Govender-Poonsamy graduated with a PhD in Optometry.

Doctoral Study Puts Vision Impairment in Children under the Microscope

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The impact of spectacle correction in the well-being of children with vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error, featured in a study by Dr Pirindhavellie Govender-Poonsamy, who is an honorary lecturer at UKZN and the Executive Director of the Global Ophthalmic Institute.

Dr Chantal Christopher graduated with a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Coloured Women’s Experiences in KZN Township a Focus of PhD Research

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Lecturer Dr Chantal Christopher was awarded a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy during UKZN’s Spring Graduation ceremony.