Master’s Degree Cum Laude for Former UKZN Staffer

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Former UKZN staff member, Mr Livashin Naidu was awarded a cum laude Master’s degree in Medical Sciences (Anatomy) for research using a dual methodology - endoscopic and radiological - to assess the frontal sinus drainage pathway.

Collaborating with the Discipline of Otorhinolaryngology in the School of Clinical Medicine, Naidu documented anatomical variations unique to the South African population - information which is of significant importance for surgical procedures.

Naidu, who was recently appointed as an associate lecturer in Human Anatomy at the Nelson Mandela University’s Medical School in Port Elizabeth, previously worked at UKZN as a demonstrator and teaching assistant in human anatomy, acquiring substantial teaching experience working with first- and third-year Medical students and Nursing students at the University.

Naidu, the recipient of scholarships from the National Research Foundation and UKZN for his master’s degree studies, has presented at four conferences nationally and internationally.

Said Naidu: ‘The last two years of my studies were challenging but I am proud to say I have so far managed to achieve every academic goal I set for myself.’

He thanked his supervisor’s Dr Carmen Rennie and Dr Lindokuhle Sibiya, colleagues and close friends for their support and motivation.

Words: Lihle Sosibo

Photograph: Supplied