Dr Stacy Maddocks-Lawler enjoying time with her family during the COVID-19 national lockdown.At the age of 14, Dr Stacy Maddocks-Lawler decided to pursue a career in Physiotherapy after being inspired by her late mum the night before she passed away, to consider this health profession.
PhD in Physiology graduate, Dr Adu Temitope Samson.
Pioneering study leads to a PhD for Dr Buyisile Chibi.Dr Buyisile Chibi, a Research Associate at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), graduated with a doctoral degree in Public Health within two-and-a-half years whilst also publishing six papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and one scientific report.
Ethiopian national, Dr Getachew Basha.Dr Getachew Basha’s research study on Physical Activity Participation among People with Disability in Ethiopia revealed poor understanding and participation in adapted physical activity among Ethiopians with limb and vision impairment.
Ms Jaynitha Gangiah received a Master’s degree in Dentistry.Ms Jaynitha Gangiah, an academic in the Discipline of Dentistry, graduated with a Master’s degree in Dentistry for her study that was motivated by the fact that in South Africa prescribing antimicrobials for dental use by dental practitioners (including dental therapists) is not standardised.
Dr Terisha Ghazi received a PhD in Medical Biochemistry. 
Dr Alese Oluwole Ojo received a PhD in Health Sciences (Physiology).
Top Bachelor of Sport Science Honours (Biokinetics) graduate, Mrs Casey van den Berg.
Dr Nirupa Misra received a PhD in Pharmacy.
Dr Olayemi Ijomone received a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences.Dr Olayemi Ijomone’s research study found that a history of pre-eclampsia predisposes the mother and her offspring to a higher risk of long-term neurological complications/deficits later in life through neuroinflammation.
PhD in Nursing graduate, Dr Adenike Adebola Olaniyi.
PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry recipient, Dr Othman Al Musaimi.Dr Othman Al Musaimi’s PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry presents various new strategies to synthesise solid-phase peptides (SPPs) through greener, more carbon-friendly methods. It was supervised by Professors Beatriz G de la Torre and Fernando Albericio.
Miss Karishma Naidoo, Best Overall B Med Science (Physiology) student.‘I am proud of myself because of the hard work and dedication I put into my studies,’ said Miss Karishma Naidoo who was awarded her degree summa cum laude and was named Best Overall B Med Science (Physiology) student in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences.
Mr Livashin Naidu, B Med Science Honours summa cum laude graduate.‘I feel incredibly proud and elated that all the hard work, sacrifice and perseverance paid off in the end,’ said Mr Livashin Naidu after being awarded his B Med Science Honours degree summa cum laude and earning the titles of overall best B Med Science Honours Student, best overall achiever in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and best research project in these subjects.
Human Physiology lecturer, Dr Hlengiwe Prosperity Mbongwa received an MBA.Lecturer in Human Physiology in the School of Laboratory Medicine at UKZN, Dr Hlengiwe Mbongwa was awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) for her study on the reasons for using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat or manage an existing condition such as diabetes; or to promote health in general by taking supplements such as vitamins and minerals or going to gym.
Nigerian national, Dr Okenwa-Vincent Emmanuel received a PhD in Optometry.
Mr Nkosinathi Mncwabe received his Master’s in Medical Sciences in Public Health.Mr Nkosinathi Mncwabe graduated with a Master’s in Medical Sciences in Public Health. Supervised by Drs Themba Ginindza and Khumbulani Hlongwane, his ethnographic study explored cancer patients’ experiences of living with cancer in palliative care and support group settings in KwaZulu-Natal.
