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Vision

To be a leading research-intensive

university in Africa, recognised

internationally for its quality,

relevance and impact, and

also for developing people,

creating knowledge and making

a difference locally and globally.

Mission

In pursuing recognition and excellence

in its core functions of research,

teaching and learning, and integrating

engagement with society and

communities into these, the

University of Pretoria will use quality,

relevance, diversity and sustainability

as its navigational markers.

Make today matter

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GROUPING

13 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 1

GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma(Business Administration, Business Studies, General Management)

14 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 2

GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE

Doctor of Business Administration; Doctor of Philosophy; Master of Business Administration

14 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 3

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION

All postgraduate and undergraduate fields of study

Honorary Doctorate: Prof IJ Mosala

15 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 5

FACULTY OF LAW


Honorary Doctorate: Prof KRSD Boele-Woelki

Honorary Doctorate: Prof YP Ghai

16 April 2021 | 10:00

PART 6

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE


Chancellor’s Medal: Prof GF Bath

Chancellor’s Medal: Prof SS van den Berg

16 April 2021 | 15:00

PART 7

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

School of Medicine

All postgraduate fields of study, Excluding: Honours

Undergraduate, Only: MBChB

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19 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 8

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Graduate School of Technology Management

All postgraduate fields of study

School of Engineering


Departments:

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering; Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering

Chancellor’s Medal: Mr MA Mthethwa

20 April 2021 | 10:00

PART 9




Departments:

Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering

20 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 10


School of Information Technology


21 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 11




Departments:

Industrial and Systems Engineering; Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Honorary Doctorate: Prof JR Thome

21 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 12


School for the Built Environment


Honorary Doctorate: Ms SS Nation

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22 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 13

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

PhD(Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training; Education Management, Law and

Policy; Education Policy Studies); MEd; MEd(Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training);

BEdHons(Computer-integrated Education; Education Management, Law and Policy; Life Sciences

Education; Mathematics Education; Physical Sciences Education; Technology Education); BEd(Further

Education and Training: [Economic and Management Sciences]; [Human Movement Science and Sport

Management]; [Natural Sciences]); BEd(Intermediate Phase; Intermediate Phase Teaching); Postgraduate

Diploma(Technical and Vocational Education and Training); Postgraduate Certificate in Education(Further

Education and Training Teaching; Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching)

Honorary Doctorate: Prof RO Mabokela

23 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 14


PhD(Adult and Community Education and Training; Educational Psychology; Learning Support, Guidance and

Counselling); MEd(Educational Psychology; Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling); BEdHons(Educational

Psychology; Learning Support; Teacher Education and Professional Development); BEd(Early Childhood

Development and Foundation Phase; Foundation Phase Teaching; Further Education and Training: General)

23 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 15

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom(Accounting Sciences)

26 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 16


DCom(Auditing); PhD(Business Management; Communication Management; Economics; Entrepreneurship;

Financial Management Sciences; Leadership; Organisational Behaviour; Public Administration and Management;

Taxation; Tourism Management); MCom(Advanced Data Analytics; Agricultural Economics; Econometrics;

Economics; Human Resource Management; Industrial Psychology); MPhil(Agricultural Economics; Economics;

Human Resource Management; Taxation); BComHons(Agricultural Economics; Econometrics; Economics;

Human Resource Management and Labour Relations; Industrial Psychology; Statistics and Data Science);

BCom(Agribusiness Management; Econometrics; Economics; Human Resource Management; Statistics)

Honorary Doctorate: Prof PB Dixon

26 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 17


MCom(Business Management); MPhil(Business Management[Responsible Leadership]; [Strategic

Management]; [Supply Chain Management]; MPhil(Development Practice; Entrepreneurship; Strategic

Communication Management); BComHons(Business Management; Communication Management;

Supply Chain Management); Postgraduate Diploma(Communication Management; Entrepreneurship);

BCom; BCom(Business Management; Entrepreneurship; Supply Chain Management)

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28 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 18


MCom(Accounting Sciences; Auditing; Financial Management Sciences; Taxation); MPhil(Internal Auditing;

Fraud Risk Management); BComHons(Internal Auditing; Investment Management; Financial Management

Sciences; Taxation); Postgraduate Diploma(Accounting Sciences; Investigative and Forensic Accounting);

Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy)

28 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 19


BCom(Investment Management; Financial Management Sciences; Financial Sciences)

29 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 20


MAdmin(Public Management and Policy); MCom(Industrial Psychology; Informatics; Marketing Management;

Tourism Management; MPhil(Tourism Management); Master of Public Administration; BAdminHons(Public

Administration and Management); BComHons(Informatics; Marketing Management; Tourism Management);

BAdmin(International Relations; Public Administration; Public Management and International Relations;

Public Management; Public Management[Public Administration]); Postgraduate Diploma(Digital Innovation;

Tourism Management); BCom(Informatics; Informatics[Information Systems]; Law; Marketing Management;

Tourism Management)

29 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 21

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Applied Social Sciences:


Departments:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Social Work and Criminology; Psychology; Speech-

Language Pathology and Audiology; Sport and Leisure Studies

30 April 2021 | 10:00

Part 22


Core Social Science and Languages


Excluding: BA and BA Law

Departments:

Afrikaans; African Languages; Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures; Anthropology and

Archaeology; English; Geography; Geo-informatics and Meteorology; Historical- and Heritage Studies;

Philosophy; Political Sciences; Sociology

Honorary Doctorate: Dr AH de Vries

Honorary Doctorate: Mr AH Fugard

Honorary Doctorate Mr AGH Pahad

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30 April 2021 | 15:00

Part 23


School of Healthcare Sciences


03 May 2021 | 15:00

Part 24


The Arts and BA Law:


Departments/Schools:

School of the Arts: Drama; Music, Visual Arts and all departments within the BA Law programme

Honorary Doctorate: Mr A Ibrahim

Honorary Doctorate: Mr MSM Vundla

04 May 2021 | 10:00

Part 25


Bachelor of Arts

All undergraduate fields of study

Departments:

All departments within the BA degree programme

04 May 2021 | 15:00

Part 26

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES


Departments:

Animal Science; Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development; Consumer and Food

Sciences; Plant and Soil Sciences, Zoology and Entomology (including Wildlife Management)

05 May 2021 | 10:00

Part 27



Departments:

Actuarial Science; Mathematics and Applied Mathematics; Statistics

Honorary Doctorate: Prof C Castillo-Chavez

05 May 2021 | 15:00

Part 28



Departments:

Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology. Including: Undergraduate (Medical Sciences and Human Physiology)

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06 May 2021 | 10:00

Part 29



Departments:

Chemistry; Geology; Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology; Physics

06 May 2021 | 15:00

Part 30


Distance Education:

BEdHons(Education Management, Law and Policy; Teacher Education and Professional Development)

Higher Certificate(Sport Sciences)

07 May 2021 | 10:00

Part 31

FACUTY OF EDUCATION

PhD(Computer-integrated Education; Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development; General);

MEd(Adult and Community Education and Training; Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development;

Education Management, Law and Policy; Educational Leadership); BEdHons(Assessment and Quality

Assurance in Education and Training); BEd(Senior Phase; Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

Teaching)

Honorary Doctorate: Prof AT Moja

07 May 2021 | 15:00

Part 32


School of Medicine

Undergraduate

Only: BCMP; BSportSci;

Postgraduate

Only: Honours degrees

School of Health Systems and Public Health

All postgraduate fields of study

School of Dentistry


Honorary Doctorate: Prof C Feldman

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CHANCELLOR

Prof LW Nkuhlu BCom(UFH) MBA(New York) CA(SA) DCom(honoris causa)(UFS) DCom(honoris causa)(US) DCom(honoris

causa)(UCT) DCom(honoris causa)(UP) DAccSci(honoris causa)(UNISA)

CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL

Ms NT Mtoba BA(Arts) (University of Botswana and Swaziland) BA(Econ)(Hons)(UNISA) HDip Banking Law(RAU)

BCompt(Hons)(UNISA) CA(SA) DCom(honoris causa)(University of Limpopo)

VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL AND CHAIRPERSON OF SENATE

Prof T Kupe BA(Hons) MA(University of Zimbabwe) DPhil(University of Oslo, Norway) DHum(honoris causa)(Michigan

State University, United States of America)

PRESIDENT OF THE CONVOCATION

Dr HH Köster BSc(Hons) MSc(UP) PhD(Kansas State University, United States of America)

VICE-PRINCIPALS

Prof NTF Duncan BA(Hons)(UWC) MA(Paul Valéry University, France) DPhil(UWC)

Prof NT Mosia BA(Hons) UED(University of the North) MA(Portland State University, United States of America) PhD(UP)

Prof A Ströh BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(UP)

REGISTRAR

Prof CMA Nicholson BProc LLB(Wits) LLM LLD(UNISA) PGDip(ADR) Attorney & Notary Public

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Prof C Koornhof BCom(Hons)(UP) MCom(Wits) DCom(UP) CA(SA)

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mr SF Mthiyane BSc(UKZN) MBA(US) MSc(UCT)

ADVISOR TO THE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE

Prof M Wingfield BSc(Hons)(Natal) MSc(Stellenbosch) PhD(University of Minnesota, United States of America)

DSc(honoris causa)(North Carolina State University, United States of America) DSc(honoris causa)(University of British

Columbia, Canada)

DEANS OF FACULTIES

HUMANITIES Prof V Reddy BA(Hons) HDE(Natal) MA(Wits) PhD(UKZN)

NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Prof BFN Erasmus BSc(Hons) PhD(UP)

LAW Prof E Schoeman BLC(UP) LLB LLD(UNISA)

THEOLOGY AND RELIGION Prof J Pillay BTh(Hons) MTh(UDW) PhD(UCT)

DD(honoris causa)(University of Debrecen, Hungary)

VETERINARY SCIENCE Prof V Naidoo BVMCh(Medunsa) MSc PhD(UP)

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Prof E Loots BCom(UOVS) BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(RAU)

EDUCATION Prof CT Sehoole BAPaed(University of the North) BEd MEd

PhD(Wits)

HEALTH SCIENCES Prof C de Jager BSc BSc(Hons) MSc(UFS) PhD(UP)

ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Prof BTJ Maharaj PrEng MScEng(Natal)

MSc(Operat.Telecom) (Coventry, United Kingdom) PhD(UP)

DEAN: GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE

Dr M Mthombeni (Interim)

B.Juris B.Proc L.L.B(Unisa) MBA(Manchester, United Kingdom) PhD(UP)

DEAN: MAMELODI CAMPUS

Prof NA Ogude BSc(NUL) MSc(Nairobi) DTE(UNISA) PhD(Wits)

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Faculty of Health Sciences

Deputy dean: Health Stakeholder Relations

Prof JLA Rantloane MBChB MMed(MEDUNSA)

Deputy dean: Teaching and Learning

Prof V Steenkamp BSc BScHons MSc(UP) PhD(Wits)

HED(UNISA) Pr Sci Nat

Deputy dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies Prof TP Mashamba-Thompson FD(Surrey) BScHons(University

of Surrey, United Kingdom) PGDip(University of Greenwich,

London, United Kingdom) MPharmSci PhD(UKZN) GCert(Harvard

University, United States of America)

CHAIRPERSONS OF SCHOOLS

Chairperson: School of Medicine

Prof RJ Green MBBCh DCH(SA) FCP(SA) MMed(Paed) FCCP

PhD(Wits) Dip Allerg(SA) FAAAAI FRCP DSc(UP)

Chairperson: School of Healthcare Sciences

Dr RM Kekana (acting)

BRad Diagn(MEDUNSA) BAdmin(UNISA) DTE

BRad(Hons)(Diag)(UP) MTech(Education) PhD(UJ)

Chairperson: School of Health Systems and

Public Health

Prof KVV Voyi BSc(UFH) BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(UCT)

Chairperson: School of Dentistry Prof SL Shangase BChD MDent(Oral Medicine and

Periodontics)(MEDUNSA)

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SCIENCES

Occupational Therapy

Prof CJE Uys BOccTher(UP) BOccTherHons(MEDUNSA)

MAAC(UP) PhD(UP)

Physiotherapy Prof DJ Mothabeng BScPhysio(MEDUNSA) MPhysT PhD(UP)

Human Nutrition

Dr MH Sedibe BScDiet(MEDUNSA) MScNutrition(AAMU)

PhD(Wits)

Radiography

Dr RM Kekana (acting)

BRad Diagn(MEDUNSA) BAdmin(UNISA) DTE BRad(Hons)(Diag)(UP)

MTech(Education) PhD(UJ)

Nursing Science Prof RS Mogale BCurIetA BCur(Hons) MCur(UP)

PhD(UoA)(University of Alberta, Canada)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Anatomy

Prof P Soma MBChB(MEDUNSA) MSc PhD(UP)

Anatomical Pathology

Prof NM Bida MBChB MMED(MEDUNSA) FCPath(SA) MSc

MPH(UP)

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Anaesthesiology

Prof S Spijkerman MBChB(UP) DA(SA) MMed(Anaes)(UP)

FCA(SA)PGD in HSE(Wits)

Chemical Pathology

Prof TS Pillay MBChB(UKZN) PhD(University of Cambridge,

United Kingdom) FRCPath(Royal College of Pathologists,

London, United Kingdom) FCPath(SA)

Surgery

Prof TV Mulaudzi MBChB MMed(UKZN) FCS(SA) Cert Vascular

Surgery(SA)

Pharmacology

Prof N Schellack BCur(UP) BPharm PhD(UL) Cert.Strategy

Execution(Wits)

Physiology

Prof AM Joubert BSc BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(UP)

Medical Immunology

Prof PWA Meyer NHD(MedTech) Immunology, MTech Biomedical

Technology(TUT) PhD Medical Immunology(UP)

Medical Microbiology

Prof AA Hoosen (acting)

MSc(University of Karachi, Pakistan) MBChB MMed(UKZN)

FCPath(SA)

Medical Virology

Prof S Mayaphi MBChB(MEDUNSA) MMed(Path) MedVirol

FCPath(SA)Viro PhD(UP)

Forensic Medicine Prof G Saayman MBChB MMed(MedForens)(UP) FCForPath(SA)

Haematology

Dr JJC Potgieter MBChB MMed(FamMed) MMed(Haemat)(UP)

Family Medicine

Prof I Govender (acting)

MBBCH(Wits) AUDOH(UFS) DipHIV/AIDS(School of Venereal

Diseases,London) MBA(oxford Brookes University, United

Kingdom) MMed(MEDUNSA) FCFP(SA) MPhil in HPE(SU)

Internal Medicine Prof GR Tintinger MBBCh(Wits) MMed(Int) PhD(UP)

Nuclear Medicine

Prof MM Sathekge MBChB MMed(Nucl Medicine)(MEDUNSA)

PhD(Ghent, Belgium) FAMS(Academy of Medicine, Singapore)

Paediatrics

Prof RJ Green MBBCh DCH(SA) FCP(SA) MMed(Paed) FCCP

PhD(Wits) Dip Allerg(SA) FAAAAI FRCP DSc(UP)

Medical Oncology

Dr R Khanyile MBChB MMed(Int)(MEDUNSA) Med(Onc)(cert)(CMSA)

Neurosurgery

Prof LC Padayachy MBChB(UP) FCS(Neurosurg)(SA)

MMed(Neurosurg) PhD(UCT)

Neurology

Prof M Kakaza (acting)

BSc(Rhodes) MBChB(WSU) MMed(Neurol)(UP) DTE(Unisa)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Prof P Soma-Pillay MBChB Dip Obstet(SA) FCOG(SA)

MMed(O&G) Cert(Maternal and Fetal Med)(SA) PhD(UP)

Ophthalmology Prof PMS Makunyane MBChB(UKZN) FCS(Ophth)(Wits)

Otorhinolaryngology

Prof M Tshifularo MBChB(UKZN) FRCH(Orl) FCS(Orl)(SA)

MMed(Orl)(MEDUNSA)

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Orthopaedics Prof MV Ngcelwane MBChB(UKZN) FCS(SA) Orth MSc(University

of London, United Kingdom)

Psychiatry

Prof FB Sokudela MBChB(Wits) ALI Fellowship(AGLN)

MMed(Psych) PDHSM Fellow PhD(UP)

Radiology

Prof ZI Lockhat MBChB(UKZN) FFRad(D)(SA)

Radiation Oncology Dr S Bassa MBChB(UKZN) FCP RadOnc(SA)

Urology Dr KM Mathabe (acting)

MBChB FCUROL(SA)

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Public Health Medicine Prof D Basu MSc(Med) MPH MBA MMed PhD(Wits)

FCPHM(SA)

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Community Dentistry Prof A Bhayat BDS(MEDUNSA) MScDent MPH MDent(ComDent)(Wits)

Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery

Prof M Mabongo STD(UNITRA) BDent(MEDUNSA) BDS(Wits)

MChD(UWC) Cert. Orofacial Pain(Rutgers University, United

states of America) FCFS(Bangalore University, India)

Oral Pathology and Oral Biology

Prof WFP van Heerden BChD MChD(Oral Path)(UP)

PhD(MEDUNSA) DSc(Odont)(UP) FC Path(SA) Oral Path

Odontology

Prof Z Ismail-Vally BDS MDent(Prosthodontics)(Wits)

Orthodontics

Dr MF Suliman (acting)

BChD(UWC) PDD(UP) MScDent(UP)

Periodontics and Oral Medicine

Prof RAG Khammissa BChD(UP) MSc(Wits) PDD(UWC)

MDent(UL) PGDip Edu(Wits)

Prosthodontics

Prof LM Sykes BSc BDS MDent(Prosthodontics)(Wits)

Dental Management Sciences

Prof S van der Berg-Cloete (acting)

BChD(UWC) MBA(SU) PhD(UP)

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PROGRAMME | PART 7


Friday, 16 April 2021 | 15:00

Academic procession

Constitution of the ceremony

Chancellor | Vice-Chancellor and Principal | Vice-Principal

Moment of silence

Welcome

Address

Conferment of degrees and awarding of diplomas

Singing of national anthem

Dissolution of the ceremony

Academic procession leaves the hall

NB (1) You are requested to stand when the academic procession enters the hall and also when it leaves at the

conclusion of the proceedings.

(2) * Next to name:

Certificate or diploma with distinction: SRC Certificate of Merit.

Degree with distinction: SRC Academic Honorary Colours and Certificate of Merit.

(3) Specified field of study appears in parentheses.

(4) You are requested to switch off your cellphone and to refrain from moving about in the hall to take photos or

make video recordings while the ceremony is in session.

(5) The words of the national anthem are printed on the inside back cover of the programme.

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Faculty of Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy

Goolam Mahomed Tanweer (Medical Microbiology)

Thesis : Lung microbiome of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with

and without HIV infection in Pretoria, South Africa

Supervisor : Prof MM Ehlers-van der Zel

Co-supervisor : Prof RPH Peters

Internal examiner : Prof TM Rossouw

External examiner : Prof E Monsó Molas (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain)

External examiner : Prof M Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Govender Sabashnee (Anatomy)

Thesis : The anatomical description of the erector spinae, paravertebral and epidural

block for post-operative pain management in paediatric care

Supervisor : Prof A van Schoor

External co-supervisor : Prof AT Bosenberg (Seattle University, United States of America)

Internal examiner : Prof PJ du Toit

Internal examiner : Dr N Keough

External examiner : Prof R Tunstall (University of Warwick, United Kingdom)

External examiner : Dr DM Brits (University of the Witwatersrand)

Guarido Milehna Mara (in Medical Virology)

Thesis : Identification and phylogenetic analysis of Aedes species (Diptera: Culicidae)

and arboviruses associated with them across tropical and temperate regions

of South Africa (2015-2018)

Supervisor : Prof M Venter

Co-supervisor : Prof AP Gouveia de Almeida

Internal examiner : Prof AJ Cornel

External examiner : Prof RMS Parreira (NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal)

External examiner : Dr R Sang (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya)

Holgate Rachel Lucy Victoria (in Anatomy)

Thesis : A multidisciplinary approach to investigate the manifestations of Diffuse

Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in modern South African skeletal

remains

External supervisor : Prof M Blignaut-Steyn (University of the Witwatersrand)

Co-supervisor : Prof EN L'Abbé


External examiner : Dr VE Gibbon (University of Cape Town)

External examiner : Dr SG Villotte (Bordeaux University, France)

Lawal Ismaheel Opeyemi (Medical Nuclear Science)

Thesis : Ga-68 pentixafor PET/CT imaging of vascular expression of chemokine

receptor 4 (CXCR4) as a marker of arterial inflammation in patients with

human immunodeficiency virus infection and its comparison with F-18 FDG

PET/CT imaging

Supervisor : Prof MM Sathekge

Co-supervisor : Prof AC Stoltz

Internal examiner : Prof R Anderson

External examiner : Prof OSF Gheysens (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium)

External examiner : Prof AWJ Glaudemans (University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands)

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Lengana Thabo (Medical Nuclear Science)

Thesis : 18F-PSMA-1007 in recurrent prostate cancer, a new frontier in prostate

cancer PET imaging

Supervisor : Prof MM Sathekge

Co-supervisor : Prof M Vorster

Internal examiner : Prof Z Dlamini

External examiner : Prof KJA Kairemo (Docrates Cancer Center, Helsinki, Finland)

External examiner : Prof EC Sá de Camargo Etchebehere (University of Campinas, Brazil)

Naudé Marelize (Anatomy)

Thesis : A comparison of arterial measurements between a South African cadaver

and living sample as affected by age, sex, height and weight

Supervisor : Prof A van Schoor

Co-supervisor : Prof PJ du Toit

Internal examiner : Prof A Phulukdaree

Internal examiner : Dr J Myburgh

External examiner : Prof PH Abrahams (Warwick University, United Kingdom)

External examiner : Prof SH Kotzé (Stellenbosch University)

External examiner : Prof RL Pratt (Oakland University, Michigan, United States of America)

External examiner : Dr QB Wessels (University of Namibia, Namibia)

Shey Akee-Bong (Medical Microbiology)

Thesis : Assessment of macrophage and granulocyte cell-enhanced phagocytosis of

Mycobacterium tuberculosis by novel monoclonal antibodies

Supervisor : Prof PB Fourie

Co-supervisor : Prof TM Rossouw

Internal examiner : Prof RPH Peters

External examiner : Prof P Muttil (University of New Mexico, United States of America)

External examiner : Dr HM Said (National Institute for Communicable Diseases)

Van Coller Riaan (Neurology)

Thesis : A clinical, neurophysiological and genetic study of South African familial

combined myoclonic syndromes

Supervisor : Prof C Schutte

Internal examiner : Prof P Rheeder

External examiner : Prof JA Carr (Stellenbosch University)

External examiner : Prof E Moro (Université Grenoble Alpes, France)

Van Rooyen Marietjie (in Family Medicine)

Thesis : The application of two capability models to support 4th year medical

students' learning

Supervisor : Prof R Delport

External co-supervisor : Prof J Bezuidenhout (Stellenbosch University)

Internal examiner : Prof DM Manning

Internal examiner : Prof TC Postma

External examiner : Prof AGM Derese (Ghent University, Belgium)

External examiner : Prof LS Jenkins (Stellenbosch University)

External examiner : Prof KB von Pressentin (University of Cape Town)

Master of Medicine

Dermatology

Molala Tebogo Jeremiah

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Family Medicine

Erhabor Ehima Agbonifo

Internal Medicine

* Van der Watt Johan Jacobus

Medical Virology

Morobadi Molefi Daniel

Neurology

* Kisten Ravendran

Ophthalmology

Meyer Charl

Otorhinolaryngology

Cezula Sibulele

Ramatabana Mahlatse Nel

Paediatrics

Hlambelo Abigail

Nchabeleng Reneilwe Martha

Thomas Jithin George

Verster Magda

Psychiatry

Baker Nadia

Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology)

Cilliers Louisa Jacoba

Master of Medicine (Emergency Medicine)

Human Rulé

Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Makumbi Barbara Bukirwa

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Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Mini Ayanda Nqabakazi Ntselekazi

Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)

Sebogodi Kabelo

Master of Medicine (Orthopaedics)

Mnisi Nicholus Senzeni

Master of Medicine (Pathology)

Anatomical Pathology

Mosoane Benny

Chemical Pathology

Satekge Tumelo Matebeta


Skosana Lebogang Busisiwe

Master of Medicine (Plastic Surgery)

Kotzé Jaco

Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)

Banda Matthews

Mohangi Yashna

Morwe Monica Nthabiseng Metolong

Raphalalani Shonisani

Tsolekile de Wet Zukiswa

Master of Medicine (Surgery)

Pratt Tiffany Leigh

Master of Philosophy

Gynaecological Oncology

* Makhathini Bongumusa Steven

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Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

* Karsas Maria

Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health

* Colin Ashleigh

Jacobs Stephane

Malete Debra Mantsimane

Mokwena Palesa Lehlohonolo

Master of Science

Anatomy

* Liebenberg Maritza

Dissertation : The effects of bone condition and fire duration of standard anthropological

measurements using pigs as an animal model

Supervisor : Ms L Liebenberg


Co-supervisor : Miss GC Krüger

Internal examiner : Dr J Myburgh


Muller Samantha

Dissertation : Shape analysis of the zygoma to assess ancestry and sex variation in modern

South Africans

Supervisor : Miss GC Krüger


Co-supervisor : Ms L Liebenberg

Internal examiner : Dr KE Stull

External examiner : Dr J Hemingway (University of the Witwatersrand)

External examiner : Dr C Small (University of the Witwatersrand)

* Nekhumbe Anwani Wendy

Dissertation : The bioactivity of Fynbos honey compared with Manuka honey in a salt- and

enzyme-based synthetic saliva

Supervisor : Prof MJ Bester

Co-supervisor : Dr JC Serem

Internal examiner : Dr YN Hlophe

Internal examiner : Dr H Taute

External examiner : Dr MA Ibrahim (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria)

Chemical Pathology

* Bhoora Sachin

Dissertation : Potential anticancer actions of cholecalciferol on a cervical squamous

carcinoma cell line

Supervisor : Dr R Punchoo

Co-supervisor : Prof T Pillay

Internal examiner : Prof P Soma

External examiner : Dr S Nagiah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

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Mabugana Matamela Charles

Dissertation : Analysis of the role of nuclear factor-kappa B in insulin resistance caused by

antiretroviral drugs

Supervisor : Prof T Pillay

Internal examiner : Dr R Punchoo

External examiner : Prof AA Chuturgoon (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Human Physiology

* Azubuike Udochi Felicia

Dissertation : The role of kisspeptin receptor, KISS1R, in breast cancer cell proliferation,

migration and invasion

Supervisor : Dr JI van den Bout

Co-supervisor : Dr RC Anderson

Internal examiner : Prof A Phulukdaree

Internal examiner : Dr AE Kasonga

External examiner : Prof AL Edkins (Rhodes University)

Groenewald Liechka

Dissertation : The prevalence of sleep apnea in patients with Cushing's syndrome

Supervisor : Prof PJ du Toit

Co-supervisor : Prof A van Schoor

Co-supervisor : Dr E Nortje

Internal examiner : Dr J Bester

Internal examiner : Dr GJ Roode

External examiner : Prof L Hay (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Matutule Lebogang Johanna

Dissertation : Effects of gold nanoparticles on vascular endothelial growth factor-A -Induced

melanoma cell growth and angiogenesis

Supervisor : Prof PL Mabeta

Co-supervisor : Prof NM Bida

Co-supervisor : Dr A Skepu

Internal examiner : Dr JC Serem

External examiner : Prof VG Mbazima (University of Limpopo)

Nxumalo Mikateko

Dissertation : The association of methylglyoxal-adducts with kinetics and ultrastructure of

fibrin clots in coronary artery disease patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Supervisor : Prof A Phulukdaree

Co-supervisor : Prof P Soma

Co-supervisor : Dr S Alummoottil

Internal examiner : Dr JC Serem

External examiner : Dr S Nagiah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

in Medical Criminalistics

De Villiers Katherine Anne Denton

Dissertation : Assessing the functionality and value of introducing Death Investigators into

forensic pathology services in South Africa

Supervisor : Prof G Saayman

Internal examiner : Dr SH Rossouw

External examiner : Dr L du Toit-Prinsloo (NSW Health Pathology, Australia)

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* Bogoshi Dineo

Dissertation : Molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of colistin and carbapenem resistance

in Enterobacteriaceae from clinical isolates, the environment and porcine samples

in Pretoria, South Africa

Supervisor : Prof NM Mbelle

Co-supervisor : Prof N Naidoo

Co-supervisor : Dr J Osei Sekyere

Internal examiner : Dr WB van Zyl

External examiner : Dr MC le Roux (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Medical Virology

Davids Michaela

Dissertation : Molecular characterisation of human adenoviruses from environmental

samples in Tshwane, Gauteng

Supervisor : Dr WB van Zyl

Co-supervisor : Prof J Mans

Internal examiner : Prof MM Kock

External examiner : Prof HG O'Neill (University of the Free State)

* Grobler Colyn Stefan

Dissertation : Surveillance of the rabies-related lyssaviruses in South African insectivorous

bat species

Supervisor : Prof W Markotter

Co-supervisor : Dr J Coertse

Internal examiner : Dr CT Sabeta

External examiner : Dr IV Kuzmin (Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service, United States of America)

Smit Odette

Dissertation : Early infant HIV diagnosis of characterization of HIV drug resistance in Gauteng,

South Africa

Supervisor : Dr A Lukhwareni

Co-supervisor : Prof TM Rossouw

Internal examiner : Dr WB van Zyl

External examiner : Dr HM Ahmad (National Institute for Communicable Diseases)

External examiner : Dr K Steegen (National Health Laboratory Service)

Pharmacology

* De Beer Renè

Dissertation : Prevalence of SLCO1B1 single nucleotide variations, and their association with

statin intolerance in hypercholesterolaemic patients in Gauteng, South Africa

Supervisor : Prof P Soma

Co-supervisor : Prof K Outhoff

Co-supervisor : Prof A Phulukdaree

Internal examiner : Dr BA Stander

External examiner : Prof N Schellack (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Tshabalala Malvin Thabani

Dissertation : Investigation of non-prostatic in vitro prostate-specific membrane antigen

expression in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast tumour cells

Supervisor : Prof AD Cromarty

Co-supervisor : Prof T Ebenhan

Co-supervisor : Dr JC Serem

Internal examiner : Prof MJ Bester

External examiner : Prof JR Zeevaart (Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa)

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Sports Medicine

* Hamuy Blanco Jessica Ann

* Jooste Marcel

Pillay Sanushka

Plaatjies Clement George

Van Staden Mari-Lize

Sports Science

* De Jager Izaan

Dissertation : The association of risk markers and the prevalence of exercise associated

muscle cramps in distance runners

Supervisor : Prof MP Schwellnus

Co-supervisor : Dr FE Korkie

Internal examiner : Prof PS Wood

External examiner : Prof FF Coetzee (University of the Free State)

Swan Justin Brett

Dissertation : Training load and athlete well-being in university female hockey players

during a congested tournament

Supervisor : Dr F Rossouw

Co-supervisor : Mr JR Clark


External examiner : Prof FF Coetzee (University of the Free State)

Sports Science Biokinetics

* Young Jonah Dylan

Dissertation : The epidemiology and associated risk factors for Achilles tendon overuse

running injuries in the Two Oceans marathon

Supervisor : Prof PS Wood

Co-supervisor : Prof MP Schwellnus

Co-supervisor : Dr K Nolte


External examiner : Prof JM Grace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Master of Early Childhood Intervention

Cilliers Tanja

Dalhouzie Shanté

Fourie Kayla

Fredericks Xoliswa Frances

Greyling Tammy Elaine-Louwna

Marincowitz Jana Louise

Mile Nobesuthu Shaylene

Mohangi Uvira

Moonsamy Suganadevi

Mothudi Maria Motlalepule

Mpangase Caleyjade Mosima

Potgieter Bronwyn Michelle

Rawat Fathima

Schutte Chérie

Sonnenberg Leigh-Ami

Steyn Cecile

Trenwith Cherese

Van der Ross Maurese Ellorese

Van Eden Ashleigh Claire

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Postgraduate Diploma

General Ultrasound

Nkoane Meisie Adeline

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

Abhaikumar Desai Chandni

* Aghachi Udu Chelsea Nneamaka

Allybokus Waseem Akram

* Atchia No'man Abdulla

* Badenhorst Anja

Balgobind Yuvna

Bango Babalwa Antoinette

* Basson Dion

* Benade Wesley James

Bence Angelique

Bender Stephanie Vanessa

Beningfield James Paul

Benson Wesley Kegan

* Bester Anna Maria

Bester Madelein

Bester Naithan

* Bester Suelise

* Biggs Lourens Willem

Blanckenberg Daniel John

Blignault Henry Edward

Bonafede Sarrido Paulo

Boshoff Michael Francois

Botha Gertruida Jacoba Elizabeth

* Botha Lana

* Bramdev Ekta

Brink Danie Christi

* Brink Dawid Stephanus

Brown Anne-Sarah

* Buabeng-Baidoo Bettina

* Büchner Nina

Buisman Brendon

Bullock Kyle Mark

* Cabula Jade Monique

* Carstens Ingrid Mary

* Casilli Isabella

Cassimjee Zaahir Moosa

Chambuka Lorraine

* Chandler Victoria Beverley

Cilliers Christelle Marga

Cindi Lindokuhle Siyamthanda

Classen Xhanti

* Coetzee Andrea

* Coetzee Murray Graeme

Coetzee Quan

* Coghlan Rebecca Joy

* Combrinck Talita

* Corlett Sasha Anne

* Cremer Michelle Ashleigh

* Davel Francois Wilhelm

De Aveiro Tatiana

De Villiers Hugo

* De Wet Jessica

* De Wit Hendri Johann

* Delport Jennifer

Demetriou Sophia

Deschamps Celine

* Dezulovic Leigh-Kaye Emma Catherine

Dlamini Thokozile Colleen

Donaldson Ryan Peter

Du Plessis Ethienne Ross

Du Preez Andre

Du Preez Barend Louis

Du Randt Zeanu

* Ebrahim Essa Naweed Essa

* Essack Bilal

* Essop Masiha

* Esterhuizen Markus

Faleye Emmanuel Ayomide

Ferreira Stephanus Jacobus du Toit

* Feun Janet

Fhedzisani Phathutshedzo Hendrick

Fuhri Michelle

Gambushe Thokozisa Mpilo

Gangat Suhail Ahmed

* Gobetz Melissa Sarah

Goto Kimberly Nyasha

* Gouws Sunalda

* Greyling Carla

* Gwebu Ngokwana Bertha

Gyebi Kojo Asi

Hakim Sughra

Hamwi Sarah Francis

Harley Cecil Bornman

Harrar Azahraa-Fatimatu

* Hart Dewald Robert

* Heerah Rukhsaar Fatemah

* Hewu Andiswa

* Hoogenboezem Johannes Biemond

Hughes Lauren

* Hurst Sasha Ann Anselmo

Hussain Laraib

Imrith Pratiksha

Iyer Talya

* Jacobs Francois

Jagot Yaseera Rafiq

Janse van Rensburg Lizanne

Janse van Rensburg Viaan Pieter

* Jansen van Vuuren Nicole

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* John Deepthi Susan

* John Preethi Ann

* Jones Michelle

* Juta Raydon Stephen

Kaereho Kanduuriri Kanduu

* Katzke Werno

Kerry Rachel Louise

* Khalaf May

Khumalo Nonkululeko Lindokuhle

Khumalo Prettygirl Fanelesibonge Lungile

* Kleynhans Marilize

Koortzen Michiel

* Kotze Douw Gerbrandt

* Kotze Mauriëtte Karen Rebecca

Koussa Bibi Shabneez

* Kruger Ané

Kruger Lindi

* Krüger Cornelius Johan

Kurrimboccus Nabihah

Kutame Revonia Ngudo Vhuthuhawe

Kutu Gwendoline Itumeleng

Lahoud Annalie Anré

Lategan Willie Erasmus

Laubscher Imre

Le Roux Maria Magdalena

Lebelo Ramaesela Fortunate

Lecler Jordan Leigh

Lephahamela Makhetha Nephthali

* Letete Nena

Letswalo Maite Shirley

Leuna Mpho

Linde Johanna Francina

Loedolff Kitty Mirike

Lombard Amor

* Louw Nadia

Mabogo Ntiyiso Jessica

Mabusela Keamogetse Pertunia

Machaba Ngwako Edward

* Maharaj Varuna Veschini

* Mahomed Suhail

* Malan Nerika

* Malherbe Adriaan Leliveld

Manaka Molebatsi

Manqele Sanelisiwe Caroline

Maphalu Andani Jocelyn

Maphanga Nomthandazo Mary Faith

Mapholo Paballo Rangoato

Masemola Mashoboke Jessica

Mashampa Mable Thandi

Mashiyi Nwabisa Zanele

Masoleng Isaac Pabalo

Matanhire Michelle

Mathabela Thandolwenkosi Sihle Praiseworth

Mathale Pricilla Abigail

Mathivha Tinashe Mutangwa Esmeralda

* Matjiane Bonolo Claudine

* Matlala Patience Tiisetso

Matshinyatsimbi Mudanalwo

Mazibuko Zinhle Charity Khabonina

Mbana Zanele

Mbangi Songezo Samkelo

Mc Kinnon Vincent Adrian

* McKinnon Arthur Elder

* Meer Fathima

Mendonca Claudia Santos

Mfeya Tokozani

Mhlaba Kutso Government

Mhlophe Ayanda Olive-Peace

Mitton Tané

* Mjwara Gugulethu Sincedile

Mkhwanazi Thabani

Mlangeni Sindisiwe

Mlotshwa Artwell

Mofokeng Palesa

Mohlala Mathibe Sheena

* Moiloa Oratiloe Lufuno

* Mokoena Dipolelo Basetsana Letty

Mokoena Nomathemba Princess

Moloi Dineo Rachel

Molokwane Mamakiri Mamolapi

Moosa Muhammad

Mothipe Zanele Valentia

Motlhasedi Keorapetse Vincent

Mpheteng Tsepiso Portia

Mporetji Thandi Portia

Msumba Winniefred Modiegi

Mthembu Dumisani Sakhile

Mtsweni Sibusiso Njabulo

Mtwa Palesa

* Muller Natasha

Nagel Astrid Claire

* Naidoo Tiara

* Ngobeni Florence Eilish

Ngwenya Kwanda Gift

Ngwetsheni Anelisa

Nhlapo Zinhle Maki Michelle

Nhlazane Nomasonto

* Ninan Mishal

Nkhumeleni Mulisa

Nkwana Rachel

Nong Malesela Quocious

Ntimane Tebogo Eulenda

* Nunn Joshua Simon

Nxumalo Tenele Makhosazana

* Olivier Rizaan

* Olivier Tarryn

Omar Nawaaz

* Oosthuizen Mateam Cornelis

Papavarnavas Anne

Pegram Stephanie

Pietersen Fazlynn Harriet

Pitse Masego Nthaodi Eneas

* Poggenpoel Chané

* Potgieter Anke

* Potgieter Jacobus Lourens

Prawlall Amir

Pretorius Lohann

* Qangaqa Unathi

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Ramatja Kamogelo

Ramsaroop Ishq Rooplal

* Ramsbottom Gabriella Doreen

Rangasamy Lucretia Loreal

* Rangasamy Shivana

Rapudi Frederick

* Reddy Tammany

* Roberts Licia

* Roux Michelle Nicolette

Rugan Kayleigh Jayde

Sarila Amukelani Nana

Sass Stephen Robin

Schaap Cornelis Christian

* Schultz Nicole Kayla

* Sebastian Harsha Maria

Sebola Kgauwelo Laurancia

* Seedat Nasreen

* Shawe Samantha Leigh

Shilongo Ndapandula Claudia

Sikhondze Philiswa Chantel

* Sims Caitlyn Heather

* Singh Tia

Sipunzi Phumlani

Sithole Stephina Mncani

* Smart Philippa Margaret

Smithers Krysten Kelly

Sobuwa Xoliswa

Sooklal Lee-Sarah

Sotashe Vuyolwethu

Southwick Lauren Frances

* Spoelstra Geertruida Maria

* Stone Jacques Viljoen

Strydom Esteé

Strydom Lizé

* Suen Ji Yue Purcell

* Sutherland Megan

* Swaminathan Dhivyaa

Swart Minke

Taleni Zizipho

* Tatai Tshegofatso

Temlett Emma Paige

Terblanche Wilmur

* Theron Anton-Jan

Thobejane Amilcar

Tlabela Noko Thapedi

Tlhabadira Mantshadi Isabela

Tolo Moleboheng Reginah

Tsay Rebecca

Tshabangu Mbali Benedictor

Tsoeunyane Karabo

Van Biljon Michelle

* Van den Berg Ann-Leigh

Van der Merwe Chris Albertus

Van der Merwe Francois Johann

* Van der Walt Leané

Van der Walt Naomi

* Van der Westhuizen Catherina Henriette

* Van der Westhuizen Eden

* Van der Westhuizen Magdalena Petronella

* Van Heerden Alicia May

Van Niekerk Brenden Leibbrandt

* Van Niekerk Karli

Van Niekerk Oostenwald

Van Rooyen Christelle

* Van Rooyen Michaela Ilse

Van Zyl Leané

* Verster Madri

* Viljoen Clarise

Viviers Brenden Matthew

Vormaurer Konrad Franz

Waddicor Liam

Waja Raheel

* Warnes Kirsty Joan

* Warren-Hansen Erin Kathleen

* Weinberg Leigh Cory

* Wells Michaela

Wermuth Lillian Ruth

* Weyers Jomarie

Wiggan Claire Elizabeth

* Wilson Bridget

Wing Maxine Laura

* Winik Kyle Adam

Winterbach Divan

* Zachariah Johan

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Citations

The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Tanweer Goolam Mahomed

In her thesis, Lung microbiome of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with and without HIV

infection in Pretoria, South Africa, the promovenda identified and determined variations in the lung

microbiome (using targeted metagenomics and the IS-Pro method) and virome in chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. The researcher demonstrated that the sputum microbiome is diverse

and that there were no significant differences between the stable and exacerbated COPD states. Although

the two methods provided similar results, the IS-Pro method showed differential abundance with key genera

of clinical importance. The virome in this study was unique with a high prevalence of BeAn 58058, a relative

of the smallpox virus. As one of the first studies on the lung microbiome and virome in Africa, this study

showed that the microbiome of COPD patients in Africa has similarities to the microbiome of COPD patients

in Europe and the USA and identified possible treatment areas for COPD exacerbations.


Sabashnee Govender

In her thesis, The anatomical description of the erector spinae, paravertebral and epidural block for post-

operative pain management in paediatric care, the promovenda aimed to evaluate the anatomical

differences between existing neuraxial techniques, the paravertebral- and epidural block, as well as the

novel interfascial erector spinae plane block in a paediatric population. Using fresh cadavers, ultrasound

images and computed tomography scanning, she demonstrated the extensive craniocaudal spread of the

erector spinae plane block, covering multiple dermatomal segments, while targeting nerves that are

involved in both the paravertebral- and epidural blocks. The study further substantiated using the erector

spinae plane block as an alternative for neuraxial techniques due to its safety profile. This paediatric study

is at the forefront of paediatric anaesthesia research, contributing substantially to the literature.


Milehna Mara Guarido

In her thesis, Identification and phylogenetic analysis of Aedes species (Diptera: Culicidae) and arboviruses

associated with them across tropical and temperate regions of South Africa (2015-2018), the promovenda

conducted a mosquito-based surveillance in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.

The study provided a new look of the Aedes species as potential vectors for arboviruses and screening using

PCR assays for the genera Alphavirus, Orthobunyavirus, and Flavivirus. Aedes species composition and

diversity were determined and the impact of the trap types and climatic conditions on Aedes species further

investigated. Additionally, blood meal sources of the engorged female were analysed for host specificity

determination. Finally, the research also used DNA barcoding as a confirmatory tool of the morphological

identification of the aedine mosquitoes found in South Africa and to assess the phylogenetic relationship

among these species. The study highlights the importance of a continued mosquito-based surveillance for

arboviruses in South Africa, and the role that Aedes species might play in the circulation of these arboviruses.

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Rachel Holgate Lucy Victoria

In her thesis, A multidisciplinary approach to investigate the manifestations of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal

Hyperostosis (DISH) in modern South African skeletal remains, the promovenda utilised both macroscopic

and biochemical analysis to evaluate the presence of this disease in human skeletal remains. Variations in

the δ¹3C and δ15N values found between the DISH and control groups most likely reflected different dietary

patterns, associated with temporal changes, cultural practices, and religious and economic factors,

independent of DISH. While the findings from the stable light isotope analysis yielded no tangible evidence

for a dietary aetiology for DISH, observations from the micro-CT scans corroborate some new clinical

interpretations from the literature, exposing a possible erosive or inflammatory process preceding new

bone formation in the spine. This study has implications for the direction of future research in human

skeletal remains in South Africa and the way DISH and disease in general are assessed.


Ismaheel Opeyemi Lawal

In his thesis, Ga-68 pentixafor PET/CT imaging of vascular expression of chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) as

a marker of arterial inflammation in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection and its

comparison with F-18 FDG PET/CT imaging, the promovendus showed the presence of arterial inflammation

in HIV-infected patients without known cardiovascular risk factors. These results showed that arterial

inflammation, the precursor lesion of atherosclerosis, is present at a young age in HIV-infected patients,

indicating that they may benefit from an early institution of preventive therapy. The researcher further

validated FDG-PET/CT imaging criteria for arterial inflammation. The results showed that unique imaging

characteristics were needed when applying FDG-PET for arterial inflammation imaging. The candidate found

an adequate level of agreement in the quantification parameters obtained in a head-to-head comparison

of FDG-PET and 68Ga-pentixafor-PET/CT for arterial inflammation imaging indicating that 68Ga-pentixafor-

PET/CT can be used in place of FDG-PET with reasonable accuracy while avoiding the challenges associated

with FDG-PET.


Thabo Lengana

In his thesis, 18F-PSMA-1007 in recurrent prostate cancer, a new frontier in prostate cancer PET imaging,

the promovendus who used 68Ga-PSMA imaging was not able to determine a significant difference in

imaging findings between black and white patients presenting with biochemical recurrence suggesting that

the tumour burden and growth rate in androgen-dependent prostate cancer may be similar between the

two racial groups. In a comparison between 68Ga-PSMA PET-CT and bone scan, he found that in the initial

staging of high-risk prostate cancer patients, the imaging modality of choice should be 68Ga-PSMA PET-CT

due to its superior specificity and accuracy. Overall, the researcher found no significant difference in the

performance of 18F-PSMA-007 as compared to 68Ga-PSMA PET CT in the detection of recurrence of prostate

cancer. However, 18F-PSMA-1007 outperformed 68Ga-PSMA in the detection of intra-prostatic recurrence

in low PSA settings.

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Marelize Naudé

In her thesis, A comparison of arterial measurements between a South African cadaver and living sample

as affected by age, sex, height and weight, the promovenda took 15,255 measurements on 321 formalin-

fixed cadavers, and 213 retrospective CT scans and the ultrasound investigation of 81 living volunteers.

Measurements were taken at 20 different arterial sites. The goal was to establish whether there was a

statistically significant difference between the three samples and examine the effects of demographic

parameters. This resulted in one of the most comprehensive examinations of arterial morphology in a South

African sample and confirmed age to be a vital parameter when assessing arterial changes - a useful

indicator of the vascular ageing process. As a demographic parameter, age was more influential when

compared to sex or body size. Cadaver measurements compared well to CT and ultrasound measurements

proving the validity and reliability of future cadaveric studies to examine vascular morphology.


Bong-Akee Shey

In her thesis, Assessment of macrophage and granulocyte cell-enhanced phagocytosis of Mycobacterium

tuberculosis by novel monoclonal antibodies, the promovenda demonstrated the ability of a novel IgG1

mouse monoclonal antibody (JG7) to enhance opsonophagocytosis of susceptible M. tuberculosis strains at

different growth phases by human U-937 macrophage and HL-60 granulocyte cell lines. Effects were

concentration-dependent and particularly evident at lower bacterial dilutions. JG7 also induced a pro-

inflammatory effect, driven by IL-8 in neutrophils and a significant anti-inflammatory response in

mononuclear cells, shown by the considerable decrease in IL-12p70 and increase in IL-10 respectively. The

research methodology allowed for assessing the magnitude of M. tuberculosis clearance, thereby offering an

approach for determining the efficacy of potential candidates for host-directed therapies against

tuberculosis.


Riaan van Coller

In his thesis, A clinical, neurophysiological and genetic study of South African familial combined myoclonic

syndromes, the promovendus aimed to demonstrate the clinical features and neurophysiological and

genetic findings in families with rare myoclonic syndromes. The promovendus discovered a South African

pedigree with familial cortical myoclonic tremor with epilepsy. This rare condition showed a non-progressive

course during a 30-year follow-up, with typical neurophysiological findings of cortical origin myoclonus.

Genetic analysis revealed a pentanucleotide repeat mutation in the intron of the STARD7 gene. A novel

mutation in the epsilon-sarcoglycan gene was discovered in a family with myoclonus dystonia syndrome,

possibly with the escape of maternal imprinting and an unusual combination of myoclonus and dystonia in

the same body region. Deep brain stimulation surgery was put forward as a treatment modality in myoclonic

syndromes with long-term sustained improvement shown in patients with myoclonus dystonia syndrome

and paroxysmal non-kinesigenic dyskinesia.

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Marietjie van Rooyen

In her thesis, The application of two capability models to support 4th year medical students' learning, the

promovenda applied the models of capability to define student learning elements within the Longitudinal-

Community Attachment programme for Students (L-CAS). A mixed-method approach was employed in the

analysis. The individual models demonstrate strengths, challenges and potential areas for improvement in

the L-CAS curriculum. A novel model was derived from both the capability models and aspires to facilitate

the learning process before, during, and after L-CAS visits by scaffolding learning and promoting

autonomous learning. When students arrive at the learning site,, they should have a “CHILL” mindset—

Changing cHallenges into Learning Loops. This should ensure best use of available resources and learning

opportunities at the community learning sites.

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Achievement Awards

LJ TE GROEN MEDAL

For the best student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Van Biljon Michelle

SAMA/JOHN STRUTHERS AWARD

For the student who made the largest contribution to the student community

Winik Kyle Adam

BONGANI MAYOSI MEDICAL STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PRIZE

For excellence in leadership in the final year of study

First prize

Letete Nena

Second prize

Thobejane Amilcar

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY PRIZE

For the best student in the final year of General Surgery

Feun Janet

ETHICON PRIZE

For the best student in Clinical Surgery

The prize is shared

Bester Anna Maria

Mjwara Gugulethu Sincedile

EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL PAEDIATRICS PRIZE

To the student who obtained the highest marks for clinical component

of the final examination in Paediatrics

Benade Wesley James

FRIKKIE ENGELS PRIZE

For the best student intern in Urology

Weyers Jomarie

FAMILY MEDICINE PRIZE

For the best MBChB student in a rural district

The prize is shared

Seedat Nasreen

Winik Kyle Adam

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NESTLÉ PRIZE

For the best student in Paediatrics at sixth-year level

Corlett Sasha Anne

PAEDIATRICS ALUMNI PRIZE

For the best student in Paediatrics during the fifth and sixth year of study

Mahomed Suhail

SA ACADEMY FOR FAMILY MEDICINE/PRIMARY CARE PRIZE

For the best student in Family Medicine

The prize is shared

Buabeng-Baidoo Bettina

Casilli Isabella

SA SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY PRIZE

For the best final-year student in Anaesthesiology

Basson Dion

SASOG NORTH GAUTENG PRIZE

For excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The prize is shared

Mahomed Suhail

Wilson Bridget

SASOG PRIZE

For the best student in Community Obstetrics

The prize is shared

Cremer Michelle Ashleigh

Stone Jacques Viljoen

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRIZE

For the best student in the MBChB degree programme

Basson Dion

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRIZE

For the best student in the final year of study

Mahomed Suhail

SMITH AND NEPHEW PRIZE

For the best student in Orthopaedics

Weyers Jomarie

E&OE

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