PhD Defence Archives - Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Mar

18 2026

Public PhD Defense: Ms. Ritah Kiconco

Candidate’s Name: Ms. Ritah Kiconco (2022/PhD/006/PS), Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences. Title of thesis: “Molecular Characterization of Angiotensin Converting

Aug

29 2025

PhD Defense – Consumption, phytochemical evaluation and hypoglycemic effect of the frequently eaten vegetables in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.

Candidate’s Name: Ms. Caroline Asekenye (2019/PhD/003/PS) Title of thesis: “Consumption, phytochemical evaluation and hypoglycemic effect of the frequently eaten

Aug

28 2025

PhD Defense – Vagus Nerve Stimulation in a Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease: Morphological, Immunohistochemical, Molecular and Behavioral Changes.

Candidate’s Name: Dr. Ronald Kamoga (2021/PhD/041/PS) Title of thesis: “Vagus Nerve Stimulation in a Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease:

Aug

28 2025

PhD Defense – WHO Labour care guide introduction, implementation and use as an effective decision-making tool to monitor labour among obstetric care providers in publicly funded health facilities

Candidate’s Name: Assoc. Prof. Godfrey R. Mugyenyi (2022/PhD/036/PS) Title of thesis: “WHO Labour care guide introduction, implementation and use

Aug

26 2025

PhD Defense – MinION Whole Genome Sequencing of blood for diagnosis of cryptococcus meningitis

Candidate’s Name: Mr Wasswa Fredrickson B. (2021/PhD/047/PS) Title of thesis: “MinION Whole Genome Sequencing of blood for diagnosis of

Aug

26 2025

PhD Defense – Design, Development and Characterization of Herbal Drug Delivery System for Ugandan Antimalarial Plants – Artemisia annua, Vernonia amygdalina and Microglossa pyrifolia.

Candidate’s Name: Mr Angupale Jimmy Ronald (2020/PhD/002/PS) Title of thesis: “ Design, Development and Characterization of Herbal Drug Delivery

Aug

25 2025

PhD Defense – Genetic Diversity, Epidemiology, Treatment Outcomes and Medicinal Plants Used in Hepatitis C Infection – Ms. Yemalin L

Candidate’s Name: Ms. Yemalin Lucrece Judith AHOVEGBE (2017/PhD/082/PS) Title of thesis: “Genetic Diversity, Epidemiology, Treatment Outcomes and Medicinal Plants

Aug

25 2025

PhD Defense – Development of a Mismatch Amlification Mutation Assay … – Mr Kennedy Kassaza

Candidate’s Name: Mr. Kennedy Kassaza (2021/PhD/043/PS) Title of thesis: “Development of a Mismatch Amplification Mutation Assay and Ex-Vivo Cytokines

Aug

05 2025

Public PhD Defense: Mr. Joseph Kirabira

Candidate’s Name: Mr. Joseph Kirabira – 2021/PhD/044/PS Title of thesis: Paediatric HIV Status Disclosure Mental Health Outcomes, Barriers and

Aug

05 2025

Public PhD Defense: Mr Samuel Maling

Candidate’s Name: Mr. Samuel Maling (2016/PhD/025/PS) Title of thesis: “Exploration of medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners in

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