Vision - up.ac.za SPRING PROGRAMME… · Vision To be a leading research-intensive university in...

Spring Graduation Ceremony

Lentepromosieplegtigheid

Moletlo wa Dialoga wa Seruthwana

Part 8 | Deel 8 | Karolo ya 8

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

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

1

GGROUPING 229 September 2020 | 10:00

PPart 1

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

School of Engineering

All postgraduate and undergraduate fields of study

229 September 2020 | 15:00

PPart 2

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES


GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE

All postgraduate fields of study

330 September 2020 | 10:00

PPart 3

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Departments: Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development; Animal Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology; Consumer and Food Sciences; Plant and Soil Sciences; Zoology and Entomology


330 September 2020 | 15:00

PPart 4

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES


FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE


001 OOctober 2020 | 10:00

PPart 5

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Departments: Actuarial Science; Chemistry; Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology; Geology; Mathematics and Applied Mathematics; Physics; Statistics


2

001 October 2020 | 15:00

PPart 6

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION


FACULTY OF LAW


002 October 2020 | 10:00

PPart 77

FACULTY OF EDUCATION


Distance Education: BEdHons(Teacher Education and Professional Development)

002 October 2020 | 15:00

PPart 8

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES



School for the Built Environment; School of Information Technology and Graduate School of Technology Management


3

CHANCELLOR Prof LW Nkuhlu BCom(UFH) MBA(New York) CA(SA) DCom(hc)(UFS) DCom(hc)(US) DCom(hc)(UCT) DCom(hc)(UP) DAccSci(hc)(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(hc)(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(hc)(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(hc)(North Carolina State University, United States of America) DSc(hc)(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 MTh(UDW) PhD(UCT) DD (hc)(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 Morris Mthombeni B.Juris B.Proc (Unisa) L.L.B(Unisa) MBA(Manchester, United Kingdom) PhD(UP)

DEAN: MAMELODI CAMPUS Prof NA Ogude BSc(NUL) MSc(Nairobi) DTE(UNISA) PhD(Wits)

4

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

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)(Canada)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Anatomy

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

Anatomical Pathology

Prof NM Bida MBChB MMED(MEDUNSA) FCPath(SA) MSc MRCPath(United Kingdom) MPH(UP)

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(Cambridge) FRCPath(United Kingdom) FCPath(SA)

5

Surgery

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

Pharmacology

Dr W Cordier (acting) BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCHE(UP)

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) MBChB(UKZN) MSc(KU) FCPath(SA) MMed(UKZN)

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 JFM Hugo MBChB MFamMed(UFS)

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(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)

Neurosurgery

Prof M Kakaza (acting) BSc(Rhodes) MBChB(WSU) MMed(Neurol)(UP) DTE(Unisa)

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)

Orthopaedics

Prof MV Ngcelwane MBChB(UKZN) FCS(SA) Orth MSc(London)

Psychiatry

Prof PM Joubert (acting) MBChB(US) FCPsych(SA) MMed(Psych) 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)

6

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) FCFS(Bangalore)

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 JG White BChD BChD(Hons) MBA(US) DTO PhD(UP)

7

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Deputy dean

Prof AJ van der Merwe BSc(RAU) BSc(Hons) MSc(NWU) PhD(UNISA)

Deputy dean Prof JHP Eloff BSc BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(UJ)

CHAIRPERSONS OF SCHOOLS, DIRECTORS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Chairperson Prof WJVDM Steyn PrEng MEng PhD(UP) Chemical Engineering Prof MO Daramola CEng MIChemE BSc(Hons)

MSc(ChemEng) (Nigeria) MSc(Biotech)(The Netherlands) PGDipE(HE)(Wits) PhD(ChemEng)(Stellenbosch)

Civil Engineering Prof WJVDM Steyn PrEng MEng PhD(UP)

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Prof RM Naidoo PrEng BScEng(Natal) MScEng(Wits) PhDEng(UCT)

Industrial and Systems Engineering Prof VSS Yadavalli BSc(Andhra) MSc(Osmania) PhD(IIT, Madras)

Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

Prof RJ Mostert PrEng BSc BSc Hons MSc PhD(UP)

Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Prof JP Meyer PrEng BEng MEng PhD(UP)

Mining Engineering Prof RCW Webber-Youngman PrEng MEng(UP) PhD(NWU) Director: Institute for Technological Innovation Vacant

SCHOOL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Chairperson

Prof C du Plessis BArch MArch(UP) PhD(Salford) DTech (hc)(Chalmers)

Architecture

Prof C du Plessis BArch MArch(UP) PhD(Salford)DTech (hc)(Chalmers)

Construction Economics Prof BG Zulch BEconHons BEd MProp PhD(UFS)

Town and Regional Planning Prof MC Oranje B TRP M TRP PhD(UP)

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chairperson

Prof C de Villiers BSc(NWU) BSc(Hons) DCom(UP) MEd DTO HOD(UNISA)

Computer Science Prof N Pillay BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(UKZN)

Informatics

Prof C de Villiers BSc(NWU) BSc(Hons) DCom(UP) MEd DTO HOD(UNISA)

Information Science Prof I Fourie BBibl BBiblHons MBib(UFS) DLitt et Phil(RAU)

8

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Chairperson

Prof E van der Lingen BSc(UFS) BSc(Hons) MSc(NWU) PhD(UP)

Engineering and Technology Management Prof E van der Lingen BSc(UFS) BSc(Hons) MSc(NWU) PhD(UP)

9

PPROGRAMME | PART 88

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES


Friday, 2 October 2020 | 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.

10

FFaculty of Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy

Chepkorir Edith (in Medical Virology) Thesis : Assessing the risk of transmission of Yellow Fever and Dengue viruses by

Aedes ((Stegomyia)) mmosquito populations in Northern Kenya Supervisor : Prof M Venter External co-supervisor : Prof R Sang (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya) External co-supervisor : Dr DP Tchouassi (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya) Internal examiner : Prof AD Bastos External examiner : Prof AP Gouveia de Almeida (NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal) External examiner : Dr N Johnson (Animal and Plant Health Agency, United Kingdom)

Janse van Nieuwenhuizen Juan Lodiwicus (Human Physiology) Thesis : Oxygen deprivation state as a marker for the severity of obstructive sleep apnea Supervisor : Prof PJ du Toit Co-supervisor : Prof A van Schoor Co-supervisor : Dr J Bester Internal examiner : Prof P Soma External examiner : Prof B Loos (Stellenbosch University) External examiner : Prof A St Clair Gibson (University of Hull, United Kingdom) External examiner : Dr A Mirjalili (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Jurgens Tamarin (in Human Physiology) Thesis : Development of a breast cancer spheroid model for use iin drug discovery and

cancer biology research Supervisor : Dr JI van den Bout Co-supervisor : Prof AM Joubert Internal examiner : Prof RP Millar External examiner : Prof R Hegde (University of Cincinnati, United States of America) External examiner : Dr D Mavri-Damelin (University of the Witwatersrand)

Khathide Bongai (in Pharmacology) Thesis : Assessing modified chitosan wound dressings to enhance wound healing in the

porcine model Supervisor : Prof AD Cromarty External co-supervisor : Dr MO Balogun (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) Internal examiner : Dr BA Stander External examiner : Prof M Gerber (North-West University) External examiner : Prof GS Schultz (University of Florida, United States of America)

Nortje Evangeline (in Human Physiology) Thesis : Evaluation of a strategy based on multi--drug targeting of cancer proteins in

breast cancer cell lines Supervisor : Dr BA Stander Co-supervisor : Prof AD Cromarty Co-supervisor : Prof PJ du Toit Internal examiner : Prof A Phulukdaree Internal examiner : Dr TV Mqoco External examiner : Prof S Stephenson (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) External examiner : Dr CM Trinnaman (The University of Auckland, New Zealand) External examiner : Dr AD van Eyk (University of the Witwatersrand)

11

VVan Wyk Candice (Medical Microbiology) Thesis : IIn vitro mmechanistic study of a novel small molecule inhibitor of CCandida albicans

ffrom PPtaeroxylon obliquum Supervisor : Prof MM Ehlers-van der Zel Internal examiner : Prof LJ McGaw External examiner : Prof V Kuete (University of Dschang, Cameroon) External examiner : Prof FM Mahomoodally (University of Mauritius, Mauritius)

VVenter Gerda (Anatomy) Thesis : AA multi--mmethod study to explore perceptions and attitudes towards neuroanatomy

iin an undergraduate medical curriculum Supervisor : Dr JC Lubbe Co-supervisor : Prof MC Bosman Internal examiner : Prof IM Coetzee External examiner : Prof GJ Louw (University of Cape Town) External examiner : Prof SR Mogali (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) External examiner : Dr QB Wessels (University of Namibia, Namibia)

MMaster of Medicine Anaesthesiology

Du Toit Philippus Rudolph Hartmann Tania Edna

Internal Medicine

Laudin Garrick Edouard Marais Sheldon Killian

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Emvula David Ndeshipanda Magagula Ernest Billy Silver Tobeka Antonella

Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology)

De Roubaix Tanja Naude Johanna Maria Catharina Barry Sirrals Wayne Van der Stockt Karen

Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)

Bogopa Zandile Lebogang

Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Mwafongo Albert Austin

Master of Medicine (Neurosurgery)

Mabika Scelo Mpilo Mathonsi Enock Zakhe

12

MMaster of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Manana Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mudau Ranwedzi Ishmael

Master of Medicine (Orthopaedics)

Meijer Johannes Gerard * Naude Jaco Johan Steyn Ian James Colin

Master of Medicine (Paediatrics)

Mwambenu Bilema

Master of Medicine (Pathology) Forensic Pathology

Soul Bathabile

Master of Medicine (Urology)

* Evans Christopher Neal Bruce Mouton Dawid Johannes Jacobus

Master of Philosophy Neonatology

Granga Daouya Douna

Paediatric Nephrology

Ruredzo Daina Siphelani

Reproductive Medicine

* Venter Anneen Bianca

Master of Science Anatomy

Biemond Helene Dissertation : Baseline morphometry of the pterygoid hamulus in a neonatal South African

population Supervisor : Dr GJ Roode Co-supervisor : Prof A van Schoor Internal examiner : Dr J Myburgh Internal examiner : Dr ZN Tshabalala External examiner : Dr N Briers (University of the Witwatersrand)

13

BBraun Sandra Dissertation : VVariations in the shape of the chin in South Africans using cone beam

ccomputed tomography scans Supervisor : Prof AC Oettlé Co-supervisor : Prof EN L' Abbé Co-supervisor : Dr AF Ridel Internal examiner : Ms L Liebenberg External examiner : Dr A Alblas (Stellenbosch University) External examiner : Dr AE van der Merwe (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)

HHuman Physiology

Pather Yuvelia Dissertation : Investigating the iin vitro anti--cancerous actions of cholecalciferol in cervical

adenocarcinoma Supervisor : Dr R Punchoo Co-supervisor : Prof AM Joubert Co-supervisor : Prof AE Mercier Internal examiner : Prof T Pillay External examiner : Prof AA Chuturgoon (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

* Scholtz Wihan Dissertation : Effects of VEGR--VEGFR--1,2 signalling blockade on tumour growth, angiogenesis

and endothelial dysfunction Supervisor : Dr PL Mabeta Co-supervisor : Prof AM Joubert External co-supervisor : Dr A Skepu (Mintek) Internal examiner : Dr MH Visagie External examiner : Prof AN Makanya (University of Nairobi, Kenya)

* Schwulst Alexis Coralean Dissertation : Investigation into the potential biased signalling of the neurokinin 3 receptor Supervisor : Dr RC Anderson Co-supervisor : Dr ZB Mohamed Moosa Co-supervisor : Dr CL Newton Internal examiner : Dr CW Grobbelaar Internal examiner : Dr AE Kasonga External examiner : Dr MT Madziva (University of the Witwatersrand)

Medical Immunology

* Mashele Sizeka Aubrey Dissertation : Optimising the efficacy of clofazimine against biofilm--encased MMycobaterium

tuberculosis Supervisor : Dr MC Cholo Co-supervisor : Prof HC Steel Internal examiner : Dr JG Nel External examiner : Dr IA Achilonu (University of the Witwatersrand)

Medical Microbiology

Matodzi Unarine Dissertation : Evaluation of single nucleotide polymorphisms in virulence genes of MMycobacterium

tuberculosis aas markers of lineages and sub-llineages in the Tshwane region Supervisor : Dr NE Maningi Co-supervisor : Dr J Osei Sekyere External co-supervisor : Dr AM Mutshembele (Medical Research Council) Internal examiner : Prof O Reva External examiner : Dr BG Gordhan (University of the Witwatersrand)

14

* NNyazema Kudzai Bridgette Dissertation : BBinding effects of novel IIgG monoclonal antibodies to MMycobacterium

ttuberculosis aannd other mycobacterial species: AAn iin vitro aassessment Supervisor : Prof PB Fourie Co-supervisor : Dr NE Maningi Internal examiner : Prof RPH Peters External examiner : Dr H Mahomed (University of Stellenbosch)

SSinthumule Ndivhudzannyi Peace Dissertation : PPhenotypic and genotypic characterization of isoniazid resistance mutations

iin MMycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from new and previously treated patients in the Tshwane region

Supervisor : Dr NE Maningi Co-supervisor : Dr J Osei Sekyere Internal examiner : Dr MC Cholo External examiner : Prof M Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Medical Oncology

* Dyer Greg Bryan Dissertation : Possible effects of HIV infection on overall survival of patients diagnosed with

acute myeloid leukaemia Supervisor : Prof LM Dreosti Internal examiner : Prof GR Tintinger External examiner : Prof VJ Louw (University of Cape Town) External examiner : Dr GS Demetriou (University of the Witwatersrand)

Medical Virology

Kuca Adam Dissertation : Determination of the prevalence and diversity of viral gastroenteritis infections

and secretor status in the elderly population of the Tshwane region in South Africa Supervisor : Dr J Mans Co-supervisor : Dr WB van Zyl Internal examiner : Prof NA Page External examiner : Dr DJ Allen (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)

* Macdonald Jaime Claire Dissertation : Investigation of secretor status, rotavirus VP4 genotypes, and gastrointestinal

microbiomes in cases of diarrhoea in South Africa Supervisor : Prof NA Page Co-supervisor : Dr MJ Groome Co-supervisor : Dr J Mans External examiner : Prof M Iturriza-Gomara (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom) External examiner : Prof LM Seheri (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

* McMahon William Charles Dissertation : Surveillance of the rabies--related lyssavirus, Mokola, in small non--volant mammals

in South Africa and Mozambique Supervisor : Prof W Markotter Co-supervisor : Dr J Coertse Internal examiner : Dr J Weyer External examiner : Prof FJ Burt (University of the Free State)

15

MMotlou Thopisang Pebetsi Dissertation : IInvestigation of Shuni virus strains iidentified in neurological cases humans,

hhorses and mosquito vectors in South Africa Supervisor : Prof M Venter Internal examiner : Prof M Quan External examiner : Prof II Hitzeroth (University of Cape Town)

* RRossouw Esmari Dissertation : TThe molecular epidemiology and diversity of gastroenteritis viruses in human

iimmunodeficiency virus infected, --exposed and –unexposed children under the age of five years in Pretoria, South Africa

Supervisor : Dr J Mans External co-supervisor : Dr M Brauer (Ampath) Internal examiner : Dr C van Niekerk External examiner : Prof M de Graaff (Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Netherlands)

iin Pharmacology

Kok Elandré Dissertation : Erythropoietin ttreatment in anaemic patients at the Nephrology Unit of the

Steve Biko Academic Hospital –– aa retrospective, cross-ssectional study Supervisor : Dr A Marais Co-supervisor : Prof V Steenkamp Internal examiner : Prof K Outhoff External examiner : Prof WJ du Plooy (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Pharmacology

Masso Zelie Flavienne Dissertation : Assessing cardiotonic steroids involvement in hypertensive rat models with

Helicobacter pylori infections Supervisor : Prof AD Cromarty External co-supervisor : Prof GP Candy (University of the Witwatersrand) Internal examiner : Dr JI van den Bout External examiner : Prof K Rumbold (University of the Witwatersrand)

Ncube Musawenkosi Genius Dissertation : Prescription patterns and drug duplication in specialist out--patient clinics at

a tertiary hospital in the greater Tshwane metropolitan area Supervisor : Dr A Marais Co-supervisor : Dr GP Grobler Internal examiner : Prof K Outhoff External examiner : Prof MS Lubbe (North-West University)

Sports Medicine

* Pieterse Lizanne

Bachelor of Science Honours Medical Immunology

Heyman Liezl

16

BBachelor of Medicine and Surgery

Aboo Hafsa Betshu Olwethu Molao Ditiragalo Mopai Kgaugelo Lydia Ntuli Nosipho Maria Tsanis Maria

School of Healthcare Sciences


Balfour Liezl (in Nursing Science) Thesis : Implementation and evaluation of a clinical pathway for non--invasive ventilation

in critical care: a person--centred practice development approach Supervisor : Prof IM Coetzee Co-supervisor : Prof T Heyns Internal examiner : Prof CM Maree External examiner : Prof SJ Goldsworthy (Nipissing University, Canada) External examiner : Prof WE Nel (University of Johannesburg)

Master of Nursing Science in Clinical Fields of Study

Tsebe Mologadi Petunia

Clinical Fields of Study

De Klerk Yolande Dissertation : A clinical pathway for the nursing management of patients on extra corporeal

membrane oxygenation support in critical care units in Gauteng Supervisor : Prof IM Coetzee Co-supervisor : Prof T Heyns Internal examiner : Mrs SC Rossouw External examiner : Prof WE Nel (University of Johannesburg)

Kaonga Kettie Dissertation : Perceptions of health care providers of ethical guidelines rregarding social

media in a children’s ward in Malawi Supervisor : Prof CM Maree Co-supervisor : Dr MM Moagi Internal examiner : Dr R Leech External examiner : Prof MLM Sengane (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Moeti Cecilia Dissertation : Cultural beliefs influencing the uptake of cervical cancer screening in a

community healthcare centre Supervisor : Dr VM Bhana-Pema Co-supervisor : Prof NC van Wyk Internal examiner : Dr MLS Mataboge External examiner : Prof T Rabie (North-West University)

17

iin Nursing Education

Mauwane Virginia Jabulile Dissertation : Readiness of selected public nursing colleges in Gauteng to implement the

new undergraduate nursing qualifications by 2020 Supervisor : Prof IM Coetzee Co-supervisor : Dr R Leech Internal examiner : Prof CM Maree External examiner : Dr IJ Kearns (University of Johannesburg)

Nursing Management

* Mhlongo Eva Otshepeng Dissertation : Perceptions of registered nurses regarding nurse--nurse communication

during bedside clinical handover in a private hospital in Mpumalanga province Supervisor : Dr R Leech Co-supervisor : Prof CM Maree Internal examiner : Dr PM Jiyane External examiner : Prof S Schmollgrüber (University of the Witwatersrand)

Mtshali Ntombizodwa Altar Dissertation : Perceptions of professional nurses about the implementation of the quality

improvement programme in a selected tertiary hospital Supervisor : Ms ET Khumisi Co-supervisor : Dr AE van der Wath Internal examiner : Dr MAR du Plessis External examiner : Prof MC Matlakala (University of South Africa)

Shiviti Mamere Prescilla Dissertation : Work related sstress amongst nurse managers in a rural district hosiptal in

Limpopo Province Supervisor : Dr R Leech Internal examiner : Dr AE van der Wath External examiner : Dr Y Havenga (Tshwane University of Technology)

Master of Radiography Diagnostics

Kruger Ursula Dissertation : Healthcare educators' aawareness, attitudes and practices of breast health: a

mixed methods study Supervisor : Mrs PL Bresser Internal examiner : Dr RM Kekana External examiner : Mrs LJ Hazell (University of Johannesburg)

Sangonuga Kazeem Sola Dissertation : Exploring the eexperiences, attitudes and knowlegde of radiographers and

forensic pathologist regarding forensic radiography services in Lagos state, Nigeria

Supervisor : Dr RM Kekana Co-supervisor : Dr CU Eze Internal examiner : Mr MJ Thambura External examiner : Mr AC Speelman (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

18

BBachelor of Nursing Science

Ngwenya Sipho

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Education and Administration)

Jiyane Linah Kubayi Victoria Tsakani Liyayi Victor Kirumbi Masemola Ronie Stephans Mathenjwa Prisca Nokuthula Skhosana Maria Rinah Tseole Solomon

School of Health Systems and Public Health


Lokotola Christian Lueme (Public Health) Thesis : The interaction effect of ttemperature and air pollution on unintentional injury,

respiratory and cardiovascular disease mortality and hospital admissions in Cape Town, South Africa

Supervisor : Prof J Wichmann Co-supervisor : Dr CY Wright External examiner : Prof M Hashizume (University of Tokyo, Japan) External examiner : Prof WL Junger (State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) External examiner : Prof L Tian (The University of Hong Kong, China)

Moto Tshepo Paulsen (in Public Health) Thesis : Development of a PBPK--based health risk assessment framework for exposure

to cerium, gold, silver and titanium engineered nanoparticles Supervisor : Prof KVV Voyi Internal examiner : Prof HB Rollin Internal examiner : Dr SM Patrick External examiner : Prof PK Chelule (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University) External examiner : Prof Z Lin (Kansas State University, United States of America) External examiner : Dr MH Fourie (Infotox (Pty) Ltd)

Master of Science Environmental Health

Nkosi Siyabonga Sicebile Dissertation : Assessment of thyroid hormone disrupting activity from source water,

sediments and drinking water Supervisor : Dr NH Aneck-Hahn Co-supervisor : Prof C de Jager Internal examiner : Prof MS Bornman External examiner : Dr GM Wolfaardt (Stellenbosch University)

19

EEpidemiology

Rouncivell Laura

Public Health

* Theron Engela Elizabeth

Master of Public Health

Bhuda Mandla Freddy Lekgoro Matobole Doreen Mambodza Memory Matjokotja Mmaborwa Tebogo Modisaotsile Brenda Matshidiso

Mokhethi Maluke Victor Ntshegang Samuel Ramonne Phiri Phumzile Gladys Zuma--Gwala Ntokozo

Bachelor of Science Honours Occupational Hygiene

Lentswe Phemelo Keitumetse Mbuyisa Nomsa Precious

Postgraduate Diploma Occupational Medicine and Health

Thobejane Nkhoreng Mapaseka

Public Health

Sedibe Modiehi Heather

School of Dentistry

Master of Science Dentistry

Makobe Ditsheko Cathrine Dissertation : Development of policy guidelines using an audit of paedodontic dental

treatment carried out under general anaesthesia at the Oral and Dental Hospital

Supervisor : Dr TK Madiba Internal examiner : Dr V Bookhan External examiner : Dr MD Thekiso (University of the Witwatersrand)

20

* TTredoux Sheree Dissertation : RRooot and canal configurations of mmandibular molars using CBCT, with an

eemphasis on middle mesial canals Supervisor : Dr N Warren Co-supervisor : Dr GD Buchanan Internal examiner : Dr GJ Roode External examiner : Dr R Mulder (University of the Western Cape)

MMaster of Dental Surgery in Periodontics and Oral Medicine

Du Toit Jonathan Snyman Christoffel Marthinus

Master of Science Dentistry

Olivier Johannes Petrus Jacobus Dissertation : Histologic healing following tooth extraction with socket grafting using demineralised

freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA), compared to undisturbed normal healing in humans: A randomised controlled clinical trial

Supervisor : Prof JC Marnewick Co-supervisor : Prof TC Postma Internal examiner : Dr J Schaap External examiner : Dr GU Mohangi (University of the Witwatersrand) External examiner : Mr S Padayachee (University of the Witwatersrand)

Maxillo-facial and Oral Radiology

Mavuso Diana Sigcinele

21

FFaculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

School for the Built Environment


Van Reenen Coralie Anne Thesis : Establishing a hheuristic framework for effective attenuation of traffic nnoise

transmission in typical naturally ventilanted classrooms in urban schools in Gauteng, South Africa

Supervisor : Prof C du Plessis Co-supervisor : Dr BG van Rooyen External examiner : Prof PJ Lee (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom) External examiner : Prof LM Wang (University of Nebraska, United State of America) External examiner : Dr DCU Conradie (Polygon Software Development)

Master of Science (Real Estate)

Govender Prandesha

Master of Science Real Estate

* Nakene Kgomotso Godfrey

Sekhu Madimetja Solomon Dissertation : An investigation of the early involvement of facilities--management specialists

into the ttraditional design--development process: TThe causes of conflict Supervisor : Prof JHH Cruywagen Internal examiner : Prof BG Zulch External examiner : Dr HF Prinsloo (HPM Consultants, Inc., United States of America)

Real Estate Retail Property

Schoeman Dirk

Master of Town and Regional Planning

George Jongikaya Aubrey Immanuel Laina Nelago Mangundu Sakaria Angombe Marape Mowele Violet

Mgulwa Zamuxolo Mokgaphane Salome Sibeko Njabulo Mawande Sitei McDonald Gregory

Bachelor of Science Honours Construction Management

Baloyi Fortunate Tsakane Fourie Erick Masemola Komane Terrance

Nethengwe Thilivhali Thelma Pienaar Albrecht Francois

22

QQuantity Surveying

Booth Brian Lawrence Crawford Pierre-Jean Janse van Rensburg Jeandri Maduna Lucia Tsebo

Bachelor of Science Architecture

Van Breemen Cody Gary

Bachelor of Science Interior Architecture

Madonsela Ntombikayise Emmah

Bachelor of Science

Interior Architecture

Filipe Wendylee Anastasha

Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture

Chileshe Mwamba August

Bachelor of Science

Landscape Architecture

Meij Ryan Dylan

Bachelor of Science Construction Management

Kamonani Benie Muana

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning

Botha Ruan

23

SSchool of Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science

Van der Stockt Stefan Aloysius Gert Thesis : Selection hyper--heuristics for population--based meta--heuristics in

continuous dynamic eenvironments Supervisor : Dr CW Cleghorn Co-supervisor : Prof AP Engelbrecht External examiner : Prof E Ozcan (University of Nottingham, United Kingdom) External examiner : Prof HR Topcuoglu (Marmara University, Turkey) External examiner : Prof D Zaharie (West University of Timisoara, Romania)

in Information Systems

Barrett Ayodele Thesis : A critical analysis of public discoveries on context--awole technologies and of

their informed use: The case of users in a developing country Supervisor : Prof MC Matthee Internal examiner : Prof SM Turpin External examiner : Prof HH Lotriet (University of South Africa) External examiner : Dr JAJ Buskens (Research For the Future CC)

Botha Adriana Johanna Maria Thesis : A learning managment system based framework for higher education quality

programme review Supervisor : Prof C de Villiers Internal examiner : Prof P Callaghan External examiner : Prof MJ Granger (George Washington University, United States of America) External examiner : Dr HO Topi (Bentley University, United States of America)

Master of Information Technology Big Data Science

Maloma Louwane Patrick Mkwananzi Nomandla * Moodley Avashlin

Rust Dirk Jakobus Sewpaul Trishen

ICT Management

Dube Tsakani Abigail Gwavava Patience Kunda Syson Nalukwago Malebo Matlhonolofatso Pontso Maregere George

Mogano Pitsi Cliffton Sakasa Thabo Sibeko Nomsa Mary Somagaca Unathi Antoinette

Information Systems

* Mhonderwa Blessed Sue Dissertation : Knowledge management as an organisational tool: The case of the eelectricity

supply industry in Zimbabwe Supervisor : Prof JL Smuts Internal examiner : Dr JP van Deventer External examiner : Prof M Loock (University of South Africa)

24

MMsweli Nkosikhona Theoren Dissertation : FFactors iinfluencing the adoption of mobile banking technology by the elderly

iin South Africa Supervisor : Dr T Mawela Internal examiner : Prof MC Matthee External examiner : Prof WMG Chigona (University of Cape Town)

MMaster of Science in Computer Science

* Ellis Mathys Dissertation : Regularised feed forward neural networks for streamed data classification

problems Supervisor : Dr AS Bosman Co-supervisor : Prof AP Engelbrecht Internal examiner : Dr CW Cleghorn External examiner : Prof RE Hendtlass (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)

Computer Science

* Atiah Frederick Ditliac Dissertation : Dynamic multi--objective optimization for financial markets Supervisor : Dr AS Bosman External examiner : Prof CA Coello Coello (Center for Research and Advancement Studies of the

National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico) External examiner : Prof S Yang (De Montfort University, United Kingdom)

* Mweshi George Dissertation : A generation perturbative hyper--heuristic for combinatorial optimisation

problems Supervisor : Prof N Pillay External examiner : Prof H Terashima-Marin (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico) External examiner : Dr JR Woodward (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom)

Bachelor of Information Science Honours Information Science

* Geyser Carmen Ledwaba Mosa Fortune Maponyane Keamogetsoe Mataranyika Rukudzo Albetinah * Smith Kirsten Jean

Multimedia

Leong Ray Chan Oleastro Monica a GracaDaniela D

Bachelor of Information Technology Honours Information Systems

Tshabalala Sibusiso John

25

BBachelor of Science Honours Computer Science

Bouwer Monté Cheriyan Midhun John Munkhondya Howard Ngobale Nathan Mpiana Ntiranyibagira Lionel

Songazizi Masembo Orly Thokoa Neo Joseph Gavin Van Graan Danielle Yates Shaun Patrick

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Dlamini Bandile Phiwayinkhosi Kirsten Eric Matthew Letsoalo Joseph Phutjane Orrie Orisha

Computer Science

Ross Justin Tabul Gilad Van Biljoen Brendon Brian

Bachelor of Information Science in Information Science

Mokwele Lesego

Information Science

Lekhoro Hlompho Jeanett Ramoloko Gift Mabjale Zikhali Lethukuthula Fanelesibonge

Multimedia

Njozela Sonelisiwe Zizonke Smal Hendrik Cornelius

in Publishing

Harvey Joshua Neale

Publishing

Mataka Zikhona Van Aswegen Jamie Michelle

26

BBachelor of Science Information Technology in Information and Knowledge Systems

Dandashe Xolo Kagiso Jonker Dail Nathan Mokoena Teboho Frekky Vincent

Mulder Alicia Tshisimba Munyadziwa Khodani

Graduate School of Technology Management


Liu Huaqiong Thesis : A ssystematic design of e-ccommerce logistics from collaborative management

theory perspective Supervisor : Prof L Pretorius Co-supervisor : Dr D Jiang External examiner : Prof C Li (Hefei University of Technology, China) External examiner : Prof JHC Pretorius (University of Johannesburg) External examiner : Prof T Sun (Shandong University, China)

Roux Rina Nicolene Thesis : A roadmap for the titanium metal industry of South Africa Supervisor : Prof E van der Lingen Co-supervisor : Dr AP Botha Internal examiner : Prof DS van Vuuren External examiner : Prof TU Daim (Portland State University, United States of America) External examiner : Dr R Phaal (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)

Xu Dafeng Thesis : A critical evaluation of reisk on large scale logistics projects Supervisor : Prof L Pretorius Co-supervisor : Dr D Jiang External examiner : Prof KS Chin (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) External examiner : Prof M Tvaronaviciene (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania) External examiner : Prof X Wang (Guangzhou University, China)

Master of Science in Project Management

Greyvenstein Jacolene

Project Management

Ailonga Chris Elungi Gatdet Gabriel Matut Maliah Koadibane Tsholofelo Idah

Magaya Edgar Ntlangula Babalwa

Master of Engineering Engineering Management

Bartlett Cara Maxine Botlholo George Mogola Louw Bryan

Smit Serina Tshikhudo Gusta Philisile

27

BBachelor of Engineering Honours Engineering and Technology Management

Harrison Alyssa Geneveve Mahegu Peter Tshepiso Malatse Katleho Thabiso Masia Refilwe Hope Masilane Lebogang Ntsebisheng Mnisi Khomotso Violet Motake Phati Johannes

Mthembu Sphamandla Ngcobo Nomfundo Fortunate Sarjoo Dimitri Charles Sheunye Pendapala Vanhila Sukhdeo Taryn * Van Niekerk Johanna Christina

Bachelor of Science Honours Engineering and Technology Management

Hassan Muhammad Nadeem Mahumane Nsovo Marble Mapaila Thabo Erf Mashinini Wezi Mekgoe Ikitse Petronella Mfeka Muzi

Mfenqa Ntombizinzi Maureen Nemakhavhani Pfananani Thelma * Pietersen Catherine Kgaogelo Teane Tshegofatso Odirile * Theron Jano

in Technology Management

Govender Dashin

28

FFaculty of Health Sciences Citations

School of Medicine The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Edith Chepkorir In her thesis, Assessing the risk of transmission of Yellow Fever and Dengue viruses by Aedes (Stegomyia) mosquito populations in Northern Kenya, the promovenda employed cross-sectional field surveys and laboratory experiments to assess the risk of Flavivirus disease transmission. The researcher described the occurrence, diversity and blood feeding patterns of potential vectors of dengue and yellow fever, as well as the vector competence and genetic variability of Aedes aegypti populations. She further identified serological evidence for circulation of the Zika, dengue, and yellow fever virus in human populations in 2016 to 2017. Her study provides critical insights into entomologic risk factors and evidence of human exposure to these Flaviviruses in Kenya. The findings contribute to understanding of the potential for the re-emergence of these viruses, their circulation and the populations at risk, highlighting the need for improved disease surveillance incorporating a ‘One Health’ paradigm and measures to inform policy on arbovirus disease control in Kenya. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Juan Lodiwicus Janse van Nieuwenhuizen In his thesis, Oxygen deprivation state as a marker for the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, the promovendus developed a new parameter to aid in the diagnoses of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Many patients are mis- or underdiagnosed as a result of some of the current methods of diagnosis and due to conventional parameters omitting important physiological variables. Using a full polysomnography to test subjects for a single night, the researcher was able to create a new parameter known as the oxygen deprivation state. This new parameter was compared with the major descriptors of sleep apnea and proved to correlate more strongly with most of them as compared to currently used parameters. The promovendus also developed a new grading scale for the severity of the disorder based on his findings. The newly developed parameter may prove to describe the severity of the disorder known as sleep apnea more accurately. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Tamarin Jurgens

In her thesis, Development of a breast cancer spheroid model for use in drug discovery and cancer biology research, the promovenda established a 3D in vitro breast cancer cell culture system that allows us to mimic the microtumour architecture of breast cancers. She developed efficient methods to assess spheroid survival and used these to determine the efficacy of a number of developmental anti-cancer compounds. This has allowed for the rapid screening of compounds saving money and time in drug development. Furthermore, she investigated the biology of this system to show that the adhesive mechanisms of cells differ substantially in 2D vs 3D and these changes can have dramatic effects on drug efficacy. In conclusion, the promovenda has established the first 3D breast cancer culture system in South Africa to be used as a high throughput screening platform for anticancer drugs and a tool to study breast cancer biology within a in vivo-like environment.

29

The degree Doctor of Philosophy Bongai KKhathide

In her thesis, Assessing modified chitosan wound dressings to enhance wound healing in the porcine model, the promovenda synthesised a hydrophobically modified chitosan and combined it with collagen and platelet-rich plasma to produce a filler type wound dressing that promoted growth of new cells and reduced healing times in wounds involving large areas. In vitro assays were utilised to characterise the product and to prove the material’s biocompatibility and sustained release of platelet-derived growth factor. Observations from in vivo full-thickness porcine skin wounds demonstrated enhanced initial haemostatic properties and increased collagen density with stimulated growth of new epithelial cells in the wound bed of the modified dressing when compared to the control treated wounds. Overall, reduced healing times and less scarring was observed using the modified chitosan dressing. These findings provide evidence that chitosan-based wound dressings could reduce the requirement for autologous skin grafts for extensive wounds. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Evangeline Nortje

In the thesis, Evaluation of a strategy based on multi-drug targeting of cancer proteins in breast cancer cell lines, the promovenda assessed the in vitro combinatorial effects of several novel compounds for antineoplastic activity in two distinct breast cancer cell lines and a non-cancer cell line. The promovenda discovered that combining a polypharmacological antimitotic estradiol analogue with a novel bromodomain inhibitor resulted in synergistic in vitro antineoplastic activity. Furthermore, the combination was selective towards triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells compared to hormone responsive breast cancer and non-cancer breast cells. By using a series of scientifically sound techniques the study contributes towards an understanding of the mode of action of the combination that leads to downstream pathway activation, which culminates in both apoptotic and autophagy-related cellular demise. The study opens up a new avenue of research for the development of targeted therapies against TNBC to improve the poor outcome of this disease. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Candice van Wyk In her thesis, In vitro mechanistic study of a novel small molecule inhibitor of Candida albicans from Ptaeroxylon obliquum, the promovenda investigated the mechanism of action of a novel antifungal compound, obliquumol, isolated from the South African sneezewood tree in order to develop this compound into a natural product to combat candidiasis. Obliquumol caused structural and morphological damage to the cytoplasm of C. albicans. Obliquumol demonstrated no selectivity for cancerous cell lines compared to non-cancerous cell lines. Therefore, obliquumol is regarded as safe and its preparations have the potential to be used as an oral rinse or gel in the treatment of oral candidiasis. Phenotype MicroArrays identified key microbial enzymes that represented targets for the antifungal compound, obliquumol. Candida albicans treated with obliquumol were unable to utilise various substrates necessary for metabolism and virulence. Obliquumol would therefore be an ideal candidate for therapeutic interventions against C. albicans infection.

30

The degree Doctor of Philosophy Gerda Venter

In her thesis, A multi-method study to explore perceptions and attitudes towards neuroanatomy in an undergraduate medical curriculum, the promovenda utilised qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the attitudes of anatomy lecturers, undergraduate and postgraduate medical students towards the teaching and learning of neuroanatomy in the South African medical curriculum. She further examined the current perceptions of these stakeholders about the relevance of neuroanatomy in the medical curriculum and the current teaching approaches employed. The findings indicate that some medical students have a dislike or fear towards the neurosciences (neurophobia), which could be ascribed to the current teaching approaches used and limited exposure to neuroanatomy. The research emphasises that no single best teaching method for neuroanatomy exists but that teaching should be student-centred. By reflecting on the perceptions, attitudes and teaching approaches to neuroanatomy, and by making the necessary changes, students could be assisted overcoming their fear of the neurosciences.

School of Healthcare Sciences The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Liezl Balfour In her thesis, Implementation and evaluation of a clinical pathway for non-invasive ventilation in critical care: a person-centred practice development approach, the promovenda used a mixed-method design through a person-centred practice development approach utilising emancipatory action research. This study aimed to implement the NIV clinical pathway for critically ill patients collaboratively. Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data indicated that workplace culture directly impacted nurses’ ability and motivation to implement evidence-based practice through innovative strategies. The collaborative utilisation of a person-centred practice development approach aided the implementation of the NIV clinical pathway and the identification of workplace culture and moral injury among critical care nurses as limitations to effective research evidence application. The study highlights the complexity of transferring evidence into practice. It will assist nurse leaders in engaging nurses in critical conversations to collaboratively develop strategies to achieve moral reconciliation and adapting workplace culture to enhance evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

School of Health Systems and Public Health The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Christian Lokotola Lueme In his thesis, The interaction effect of temperature and air pollution on unintentional injury, respiratory and cardiovascular disease mortality and hospital admissions in Cape Town, South Africa, the promovendus observed that apparent temperature and air pollution significantly increased respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease hospital admissions. The study was the first of its kind in South Africa. The risks posed by air pollution differed on cold, normal and warm days. Cold and warm apparent temperatures had different effects on unintentional injuries in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Long-range transported air pollution posed no clear risk to cardiovascular disease mortality, but increased respiratory disease mortality on warm days. The results of this thesis may assist policy makers and public health interventions dealing with climate change and air pollution health risks.

31

The degree Doctor of Philosophy Tshepo MMotoPaulsen

In his thesis, Development of a PBPK-based health risk assessment framework for exposure to cerium, gold, silver and titanium engineered nanoparticles, the promovendus developed and implemented a novel integrated approach for inhaled engineered nanoparticles risk assessment using several health risk assessment frameworks. The study demonstrated that exposure to nanoparticles through inhalation could cause disruption of physiological homeostasis and lead to adverse health effects. The study used physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling to determine biokinetics of nanoparticles and assessed the suitability of PBPK models for use in risk assessments. PBPK modelling demonstrated that biokinetics of nanoparticles depended on the size, dose, concentration, duration of exposure and coating of nanoparticles. A novel health risk assessment framework was constructed using integration of current health risk assessment and a health information integration framework. The novel health risk assessment was applied to inhalation exposure to gold nanoparticles. The findings suggest that nanoparticle toxicity is dose-dependent.

32

FFaculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Citations

School for the Built Environment

The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Coralie Anne van Reenen

In her thesis, Establishing a heuristic framework for effective attenuation of traffic noise transmission in typical naturally ventilanted classrooms in urban schools in Gauteng, South Africa, the promovenda developed a heuristic framework to guide architects and provincial school planners regarding traffic noise attenuation. The framework was developed using acoustic simulation software validated by field measurements. To reduce the background noise level in classrooms adjacent to busy roads, two attenuation interventions were modelled in various scenarios. The interventions proposed were a noise barrier and an increased distance between the classroom and the noise source. The resultant framework presents a selection matrix for scenarios of various barrier heights and classroom distances from the noise source that are predicted to result in a suitable background noise level in the classroom. A reasonable background noise level is essential for effective communication, learning and academic performance of learners. Classrooms exposed to traffic noise and ventilated through open windows, as many in Gauteng are, bear the risk of either poor acoustics or poor ventilation or both, to the detriment of learners and teachers.

School of Information Technology

The degree Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science

Stefan van der Stockt Aloysius Gert

In his thesis, Selection hyper-heuristics for population-based meta-heuristics in continuous dynamic environments, the promovendus investigated the ability of selection hyper-heuristics to select the most appropriate optimisation method over time to solve dynamic optimisation problems (DOPs) better than the individual optimisation methods were able to. The heterogeneous meta-hyper-heuristic (HMHH) framework was extended to solve DOPs: criteria were established to identify appropriate meta-heuristics for DOPs, global and island neighbourhoods that govern heuristic visibility of the population were introduced, and various heuristic selection triggering mechanisms were presented. A new performance measure for DOPs, namely the relative error distance, was proposed to improve existing popular performance measures. A new measure for heuristic diversity in population-based meta-heuristics was introduced. Additional measures were proposed that consider the heuristic reassignment frequency and the heuristic reassignment volume over time. Empirical studies examined the performance and behaviour of various hyper-heuristic selection operators using the proposed measures.

33

The degree Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Ayodele Barrett

In her thesis, A critical analysis of public discoveries on context-awole technologies and of their informed use:The case of users in a developing country, the promovenda examined the information asymmetry that occurs between creators and consumers of context-aware technologies such as smartphones. Although ostensibly created to untether the consumer from devices and improve user efficiency, these increasingly autonomous technologies dynamically gather and analyse data about the consumer, often without their knowledge and consent. Much of what one knows results from socialisation, which takes place mostly through communication. Communicative practices of technology providers play a significant role in the production of ideologies. Ideologies, which exemplify the exertion of power, are used to shape perceptions that may be contrary to the interests of those who hold them. Indeed, the needs arising from the unique circumstances of developing countries are shown to make consumers more vulnerable and susceptible to common technological ideologies. Powerful creators are shown to distort the discourse surrounding these technologies and, as a consequence, impair rational decision-making regarding their use. The erosion of information privacy and a diminished understanding of its importance are the result. The degree Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

Adriana Botha Johanna Maria In her thesis, A learning managment system based framework for higher education quality programme review, the promovenda developed the PAIR framework (Programme Outcomes Alignment, Implementation and Reporting) to improve student success at a South African institution of higher education. The goals tool of the Blackboard Learning Management System was incorporated into PAIR. The framework allows universities to contextualise outcomes coverage and achievement reporting to improve programme quality and to inform intervention strategies for the advancement of effective student learning. PAIR offers the possibility of an effective working partnership between academic staff, technical support staff and educational professionals to determine institutional student learning outcomes consistent with the programmatic collection of data on student performance. The comprehensive programme assessment praxis provides departments with a uniquely systematic process for reporting on the assurance of learning during an accreditation cycle. Through international collaboration, the inclusion of a programme design phase elevated PAIR’s delivery processes to an institutional level that can be applied across different university systems.

34

Graduate School of Technology Management The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Huaqiong LLiu In his thesis, A systematic design of e-commerce logistics from collaborative management theory perspective, the promovendus proposes a novel method for the systematic design of e-commerce logistics. A new framework was developed using relevant theories and methods of systems science, systems engineering, project management and collaborative theory. The resulting design of a logistics system also comprised a four-stage radial-spoke logistics network. As part of the design, the sites of e-commerce hubs were selected by applying useful mathematical modelling methods. A comparative analysis and a simulation method were employed to improve supply chain facilities and equipment, optimise transportation processes and integrate information. Through his research, the candidate contributes to bridging the gap between the first- and last-mile delivery in the supply chain, improving logistics efficiency, and reducing risks in the logistics process. His contribution by using a design structure matrix method approach is relevant to the operation, information platform, e-commerce regional distribution centres, e-commerce hub, chain stores and convenience stores. This contributes to the optimisation process of the e-commerce logistics system. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Rina Roux Nicolene In her thesis, A roadmap for the titanium metal industry of South Africa, the promovenda proposes a novel method for producing a roadmap for the fragmented South African titanium metal industry. The roadmapping framework was developed by subjecting each stage of a value chain to the generic industry technology roadmap layout for market, product, technology, research and development, and resources. Roadmaps were first produced for each value chain stage. These roadmaps were then either included or excluded from the overall South African titanium metal industry technology roadmap based on local requirements. Despite South Africa’s large titanium mineral reserves, the country does not have a complete titanium metal value chain. South Africa exports low-value raw materials and then imports high value-added products. This research considered which stages of the titanium metal value chain should be localised in the next decade and suggested a roadmap to advance these stages. The degree Doctor of Philosophy

Dafeng Xu In his thesis, A critical evaluation of reisk on large scale logistics projects, the promovendus proposes a logistic alliance risk identification and analysis system based on the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, combined with the Fuzzy Comprehensive Measurement Method (FCMM) and PSO-Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The adapted method transformed the PSO into the PSO-AHP method, which was then applied and evaluated in the risk assessment of large-scale logistics projects. The candidate not only combined AHP and PSO but also incorporated the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) method to build a novel risk indicator system. With the development of Chinese economics and a special relationship with South Africa, the connection between the two countries relies heavily on the development of logistics projects. An important contribution of the research is that it provides a way of limiting the risk inherent to large-scale logistics projects. The candidate focuses on measuring as well as analysing risks and provides meaningful new results for actual practical logistics project cases by comparing risk results using different novel assessment approaches.

E&OE

Nasionale lied | National anthem | Koša ya Setšhaba

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika

Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,

Yizwa imithandazo yethu,

Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.

Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,

O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,

O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,

Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika.

Uit die blou van onse hemel,

Uit die diepte van ons see,

Oor ons ewige gebergtes,

Waar die kranse antwoord gee,

Sounds the call to come together,

And united we shall stand,

Let us live and strive for freedom,

In South Africa our land.

Director: Department of Enrolment and Student Administration | Direkteur: Departement Toelatingen Studenteadministrasie | Molaodimogolo: Kgoro ya Ngwadišo le Taolo ya Baithuti

University of Pretoria | Universiteit van Pretoria | Yunibesithi ya Pretoria

Tel +27 (0)12 420 4111, Fax/Faks/Fekse +27 (0)12 420 4555, www.up.ac.za/up-graduations

Vision - up.ac.za SPRING PROGRAMME… · Vision To be a leading research-intensive university in...

Documents

Transcript of Vision - up.ac.za SPRING PROGRAMME… · Vision To be a leading research-intensive university in...