Current research students:
PhD:
Kasozi, N. Aquaponics and the effect of probiotics: A Microbial and Biochemical analysis of an aquaponics ecosystem
Ibrahim, L. Evaluation of the Nutritional, Microbial and Physicochemical properties of Aquaponics
Graduated Rhodes research students:
PhD:
Mkabayi, L. (PhD, 2017 - 2021) Purification and biochemical characterization of cold-active esterase from Sphingomonas aerolata isolated from Antarctica
Usman, A. (PhD, 2013-2017) MAO-B and COMT: Synergism and effect of silver/gold nanoparticles
Mack, C-L. (PhD, 2005-2007) Bio-hydrometallurgy (co-supervisor)
Mutanda, T. (PhD, 2005-2007) Environmental Enzymology (co-supervisor)
MSc:
Abraham, B.I. (MSc, 2018 - 2021) Exploring “Omics technologies” for characterising aquaponics bacterial ecology and phytochemistry
Mbatha, E.I. (Masters 2015-2017) Standard protocols for forensic entomo-toxicology
Dube, C.S. (Masters 2015-2017) Triclosan analysis from sewage sludge matrices from South Africa and Algeria
Dingle, L. (Masters 2015-2016) Cytochrome P450 SNPs in CYP2A6 in triple negative breast cancer cells
Mkabayi, L. (Masters 2014-2016) Molecular cloning and expression of an equine CYP1A2
Ncube, M. (Masters, 2014-2016) Composition and fate of triclosan in the sludge from wastewater treatment in Grahamstown, South Africa and Tiaret, Algeria
Laurence, J-A. (Masters 2013-2014) Sequence variation of autosomal short tandem repeats in specific South African sub populations, characterised using next generation sequencing
Parsons, M. (Masters 2013-2014) Development of genetic techniques to enable identification of individuals from the species Diceros bicornis in the Eastern Cape
Mnkandhla, D. (Masters 2012-2014) Biological and chemical synthesis of silver/gold nanoparticles and their role against leucine aminopeptidase from Plasmodium falciparum
Mlozen, M.M. (Masters, 2012-2014) Comparative study of the effect of silver and gold nanoparticles on the hexokinase activity from human and Trypanosoma brucei
Bulcao, C. (Masters, 2011-2012) Affects and mechanism of action of AA, EPA, DHA and their CYP450 metabolites on colon carcinoma
Dhanani, K. (Masters, 2010-2011) The development of turnkey commercially viable cider production bioprocess with continuous fermentation and maturation
Mathiba, K. (Masters, 2009-2011) Immobilisation of epoxide hydrolases, nitrile hydratases and nitrilases: Application to biocatalysis
Morrison, R. (Masters, 2009-2010) The role of liver enzyme cytochrome P450 in the metabolism of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Kgopa, A. (Masters, 2007-2008) Determination of the dietary preferences of the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
Bulani, S.I. (Masters, 2005-2006) Determination of the dietary preferences of the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
Honours:
Chilundo, T. (Honours, 2021) Hydroponic systems for nitrate and phosphate recovery from compost tea: nutritional analysis of Cos lettuce and analysis of associated microbial community
Mbunge, M. (Honours, 2019) Optimization of an aquaponics system: Investigating the effect of dissolved oxygen in deep water culture on bacterial populations and plant growth.
Forster, S. (Honours, 2019) Assessment of the change in bacterial populations in a maturing aquaponics system.
Mncinci, Z. (Honours, 2019) Investigation of nutrient input into an aquaponics system.
Chamboko, C. (Honours, 2018) The efficiency and comparison of two aquaponic systems for sustainable plant growth
Mabutyana, L. (Honours, 2017) Development of a multiplex PCR system for identification of species substitution in commercial meat products
Abraham, B. (Honours, 2017) Development of Biochemical and Molecular Assays for use in aquaponics
Hogan, E. (Honours, 2017) Method development for biochemical markers for foods and for the identification of nitrifying bacteria present in an aquaponic system
Nene, L. (Honours, 2016) Monoamine oxidase B as a target for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease and the application of nanoparticles for neuro-therapy
Granger, S. (Honours, 2016) DNA barcoding for animal species identification using the COI gene
Maharaj, S. (Honours, 2015) The expression and characterization of human CYP3A4 in a heterologous expression system
May, A. (Honours, 2015) Identification of black-backed jackal diet using DNA barcoding techniques
Buys, K. (Honours, 2015) The purification and characterization of bovine catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and the investigation of the effect of gold nanoparticles
Mamhende, P (Honours, 2014) DNA analysis of cheetah scat for diet determination using cytochrome c oxidase I gene
Makeleni, N. (Honours, 2014) Activation of superoxide dismutase enzyme with silver nanoparticles: A potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Dingle, L. (Honours, 2014) Cytochrome P450 SNPs in breast cancer cells
Mkabayi, L. (Honours, 2013) The in vitro metabolism of diclofenac by bovine liver microsomes
Moyo, S. (Honours, 2013) Investigation of the interaction of gold nanoparticles with catechol o-methyltransferase and superoxide dismutase in Parkinson’s disease
Musiyandaka, F. (Honours, 2013) Interaction of silver nanoparticles with human Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase: Implications in Alzheimer’s disease
Lesoro, M. (Honours, 2012) The in vitro metabolism of promazine, acepromazine and chloropromazine by bovine liver microsomes
Motha, C. (Honours, 2012) Microbial and biochemical analysis of Slovakian and South African honey
Ryan, C. (Honours, 2011) Analysis of plant DNA extracted from baboon and black rhinoceros fecal samples amplified by DNA barcoding primers
Taylor, C. (Honours, 2010) In vitro metabolism of sargaquinoic acid using a P450 microsomal system and analysis of the toxicity of sargaquinoic acid and its metabolites on THP-1 and U-937 cells
Mlambo, T. (Honours, 2010) A study of the pharmacokinetics and anti-cancer properties of Plocornulide A from the marine algae Plocamium cornutum
De Moor, W. (Honours, 2010) Enzymatic hydrolysis of Agave inulins and continuous fermentation of fructans
Basson, W. (Honours, 2009) Molecular analysis of valley bushveld plants and black rhinoceros dung using GS-FLX pyrosequencing
Dhanani, K. (Honours, 2009) The continuous production of cider using successive fermentations enabled by nanotube and membrane biomass immobilization
Moodley, H. (Honours, 2008) Isolation of yeast strains for optimal fermentation of mead
Morrison, R. (Honours, 2008) Development of analysis techniques for the monitoring of flavour compounds in mead
Rainer, J. (Honours, 2008) Investigation of cellulose degrading enzymes from Bacillus spp isolates (co-supervisor)
Naicker, K. (Honours, 2007) Isolation of cytochrome P450 for the in vitro study of drug metabolism
Broadley, H. (Honours, 2007) Peptidylarginine deiminase II as a novel marker for Alzheimers’s disease
Woods, G. (Honours, 2006) Analysis of the flavour compounds present in honey and their evolution through the fermentation and maturation process of iQhilika mead
Yasvoin, T. (Honours, 2006) Semi-quantitation of plants browsed by preferences of the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
Field, B.P. (Honours, 2005) Analysis of the flavour compounds present in honey and iQhilika mead
Mayende, L. (Honours, 2004) Thermophilic cellulose and lignin degrading enzymes from compost microorganisms for biotechnological application
Maweni, S. (Honours, 2003) Molecular markers for the determination of dietary preferences of herbivores
Graduated TWR research students:
Masters of Technology
Groves, L.R. The efficacy of a modified general hip technique in the treatment of leg length discrepancies.
Nkosi, B.E. The detection of DNA damage using single cell gel electrophoresis and flow cytometry.
Bachelor of Technology
Pereira da Silva, C.M. Detection of pathogens in tuna pasta salads procured at retail stores.
Mashinini, K. Validation of electrophoresis as a technique to ascertain quality of snake venoms.
Last Modified: Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:42:45 SAST