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Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Medicine
Department
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Appointment
Deputy Head, Pathology & Pharmacology
Position
Senior Lecturer
Email
Education
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PGCertHPE (Post graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education), 2019
International Medical University
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MMedSc (Pharmacology) (Master of Medical Science in Pharmacology), 2013
University of Medicine 1 Yangon
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Diploma (English Language Proficiency), 2004
SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition (Myanmar)
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), 2002
University of Medicine 1 Yangon
Memberships
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British Pharmacological Society
Fellow
2022 - Present
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Cochrane (Membership by recognition)
Member
2022 - Present
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Association of Medical Education of Europe
Member
2022 - Present
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Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology
Member
2016 - Present
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British Pharmacological Society
Full Member
2013 - 2022
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Myanmar Medical Council
Member
2004 - Present
Research Funding
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Immersive technology for Faculty Development: Exploring usefulness for improving lecture delivery skills among early career academicians
IMU Internal Research Grant | 10 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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Overcoming Educational Barriers: Tailored Science Teaching for Grade 8 Refugee Students (IMU University & British Pharmacological Society initiative)
IMU Internal Research Grant | 20 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2025
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Effectiveness and safety of intra-operative ketamine during emergence from anaesthesia and pain after nasal surgeries: systematic review and meta-analysis
CSc-Sem6(05)2024 | 09 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025
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Effectiveness and safety of intra-operative ketamine during emergence from anaesthesia and pain after nasal surgeries: systematic review and meta-analysis
CSc-Sem6(05)2024 | 09 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025
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Educational and Socio-emotional Outcomes in Autistic Learners: A Systematic Review Comparing Effectiveness of Inclusive and Specialized Education Approaches
IMU Internal Research Grant | 04 Mar 2024 - 03 Mar 2026
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Vaccine-based immunotherapy in the management of human papillomavirus–associated squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
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Analysis of perception about basic concepts, pedagogy and construction of microlearning contents among the faculty and students in medical and health sciences
IMU Internal Research Grant | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2024
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Efficacy and safety of molecular-targeted therapies in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A network meta-analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 06 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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Efficacy and safety of immunotherapies for Alzheimer’s disease: a network meta-analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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Efficacy and safety of antidepressant therapies for Alzheimer’s disease with depression: a network meta-analysis
Bachelor in Medical Science (undergraduate grant) | 02 Jan 2023 - 29 Dec 2023
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events of WHO approved COVID-19 treatment regimens
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2024
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Long-term clinical outcomes among survivors of ICU admitted Covid-19 patients 3 months and beyond: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CSc-Sem6(05)2022 | 08 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
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Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine in post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
International Medical University | 01 Feb 2022 - 20 Jun 2022
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in excitotoxic retinal damage in rats
Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 03 Jan 2022 - 01 Jul 2021
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Efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696) on cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes mellitus with heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Staff project | 07 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in ischemic retinal damage in rats
Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 01 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022
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A systematic review of good practices used to engage communitiesin health services research in neglected tropical diseases in low and middle income countries of South-East Asia and the Pacific
WHO/TDR | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of disposal of unused or expired medicines: A cross-sectional study among medical, dental and pharmacy students in a Malaysian University
IMU | 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022
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The comparative efficacy of anti-amyloid and non-antiamyloid drugs for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: A network meta-analysis
Undergraduate student research | 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
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Point-of-care rapid diagnostic test (Leptocheck-WB) for detection of acute leptospirosis: A meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Undergraduate student research | 01 Jun 2020 - 22 Dec 2020
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Development and evaluation of an innovative mobile application on antibiotics for pharmacology teaching and learning
ICE research excellent grant | 02 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2021
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Neodjuvant Therapies for Gastric Cancer Patients: A Network Meta-Analysis with GRADE approach and Trial Sequential Analysis
IMU | 01 Feb 2020 - 01 Nov 2020
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Meta-analysis of chiropractic care for management of non-specific low back pain
IMU | 01 Nov 2019 - 01 Mar 2020
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Drug utilization pattern using WHO indicators in IMU Oral Health Centre, Malaysia
IMU Bpharm student grant | 01 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2019
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Comparative effectiveness of antimalarial drugs for chemoprevention of malaria in pregnancy: A network meta-analysis
Master in Pharmacy Practice | 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Oct 2019
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Comparative effectiveness of drugs for conscious sedation in dental procedures: A network meta-analysis
IMU | 19 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2020
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Comparative effectiveness of drugs for conscious sedation in dental procedures: A net-work meta-analysis
Undergraduate student research | 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020
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The role of cytokines (interleukins and tumour necrosis factor) and the gene-gene interaction in Helicobacter pylori infected gastric cancer: A hospital based case-control study
FRGS | 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
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Efficacy of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine for Treatment of Uncomplicated Plasmodium Vivax Malaria in Endemic Countries: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis
IMU | 01 Jul 2018 - 01 Dec 2018
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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Test for Diagnosis of Uncomplicated Malaria in Endemic Areas: A Metal-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy
IMU | 01 Mar 2018 - 01 Dec 2018
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Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test for diagnosis of uncomplicated malaria in endemic areas: A meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Undergraduate student research | 02 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
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Study of Emotional Intelligence with Age and Experience in First and Second Year Medical and Dentistry Students from SEGi University, Malaysia.
Undergraduate student research | 01 Mar 2014 - 21 Dec 2015
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Prevalence and Knowledge of Primary Dysmenorrhoea among Female University Students
Undergraduate student research | 01 Jan 2010 - 12 Dec 2012
Publications
Research Articles
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Efficacy of dexmedetomidine in postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2024
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Gene therapy for people with hepatocellular carcinoma
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2024
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Adverse Events Associated with Monoclonal Antibodies Used for Treatment of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
AUTHOREA PREPRINTS 2024
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Facilitators and barriers to engaging communities in health service research on dengue control in Indo-Pacific region: a systematic review
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Clinicopathological study of gastric cancer in a Malaysian tertiary public health care centre.
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2023
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Community engagement in health services research on soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Asia Pacific region: Systematic review
PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Community engagement in health services research on elimination of lymphatic filariasis: A systematic review
PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Human stem cells for decompensated cirrhosis in adults
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022
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A comparison of neoadjuvant therapies for gastroesophageal and gastric cancer on tumour resection rate: A network meta-analysis
PLOS ONE 2022
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Sphincterotomy for people with biliary sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test in the detection of uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy
MALARIA JOURNAL 2022
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Thymosin‐ɑ1 for people with chronic hepatitis B
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022
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Rapid diagnostic test (Leptocheck-WB) for detection of acute leptospirosis: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2022
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Detection of asymptomatic malaria in Asian countries: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy
MALARIA JOURNAL 2022
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Utilizing computer assisted laboratory procedures in pharmacology remotely: teaching & learning at times of uncertainty background Computer Assisted Learning (CAL)
SOUTH-EAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Pharmacology made easy workshops: a new approach to facilitating pharmacology learning in small group
SOUTH-EAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test for diagnosis of uncomplicated malaria in endemic areas: a meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Malaria journal 2020
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Risk factors for human leptospirosis following flooding: A meta-analysis of observational studies
PLOS ONE 2019
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Efficacy of antimalarial drugs for treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Asian region: A network meta-analysis
Plos one 2019
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Association of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) gene polymorphisms (-308 G> A and-238 G> A) and the risk of severe dengue: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
PLOS ONE 2018
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An association between IL-10 promoter polymorphisms and diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis of case-control studies
JOURNAL OF DIABETES & METABOLIC DISORDERS 2018
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Anatomical knowledge among Medical, Dental and Health Science Professionals
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2017
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Pharmacokinetic changes in congestive heart failure
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2017
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Aedes larval indices and the occurrence of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever in urban community of Thanlyin Township
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH 2016
Other Publications
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How can we kick start patient safety teaching? Practical tools generated from successful experiences. (In person symposium)
Association of Medical Education Europe 2024 Conference | 24 Aug 2024
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Role of Interleukin (IL) -6, -8, -10 and Tumour Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-) Expression in Gastric Cancer: A Hospital-based Case-control study
National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2024 | 21 Jun 2024
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Efficacy and Safety of Anti-epidermal Growth Factor (anti-EGFR) and Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VEGF) Therapies in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Network Meta-analysis
National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2024 | 21 Jun 2024
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From Education to Empowerment: Medication Safety related Health Outreach in Underprivileged Community Homes in Malaysia through the Engagement Grant by the British Pharmacological Society
Mercy Malaysia International Humanitarian Conference 2024 | 27 May 2024
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Effects of NMDA-induced excitotoxicity on renin-angiotensin system in rat retina
36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP 2023) | 07 Aug 2023
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Virtual Medical Clinic on Rational and Safe Prescribing: An andragogical approach to Nurturing Safe Prescribers
World Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2023 | 03 Jul 2023
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Current Trends in Pharmacology & Physiology Education
35TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING FOR MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (MSPP 2022) | 26 Jul 2022
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Ambassador update (Supporting the next generation of Medical Professionals)
Pharmacology 2021 Conference by the British Pharmacological Society | 07 Sep 2021
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Overcoming the barriers in teaching pharmacology in the medical program: Dancing along with COVID 19
Pharmacology 2021 Conference by the British Pharmacological Society | 07 Sep 2021
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Drug Utilization Pattern Using WHO indicators in an Oral Health Care Centre in Malaysia
Pharmacology 2021 Conference by the British Pharmacological Society | 07 Sep 2021
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A pilot study on the Good Prescribing Course at IMU
International Medical Education Conference. 2021 | 12 Mar 2021
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Pharmacology made easy workshops: A new approach to facilitating pharmacology learning in small groups
International Medical Education Conference. 2021 | 12 Mar 2021
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Active Learning Strategies in pharmacology teaching: Enhancing or diminishing interest
International Medical Education Conference. 2021 | 12 Mar 2021
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Utilizing Computer Assisted Laboratory (CAL) Procedures in Pharmacology Remotely: Teaching & Learning at Times of Uncertainty
International Medical Education Conference. 2021 | 12 Mar 2021
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Neoadjuvant therapy for Gastric Cancer patients
Pharmacology 2020 (British Pharmacological Society) | 13 Dec 2020
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Innovation in Pharmacology Education
Pharmacology 2018 (British Pharmacological Society) | 18 Dec 2018
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Association of Emotional Intelligence with Academic Experience between Medical and Dentistry students from SEGi University Malaysia
International Medical Education Conference 2017 | 01 Jan 2017
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Influence Of Acetylator Phenotypes On Pharmacokinetics Of Gliclazide In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Pharmacology 2014 Conference (British Pharmacological Society), London, United Kingdom | 01 Jan 2014
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Prevalence of Rapid Acetylator Phenotypes in Myanmar (Burmese) Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Pharmacology 2014 Conference (British Pharmacological Society), London, United Kingdom | 01 Jan 2014
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Distribution of Rapid Acetylator Phenotypes in Myanmar (Burma) and Its Distribution Across the World
Pharmacology 2014 Conference (by the British Pharmacological Society) | 01 Jan 2014
Medias
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From Education to Empowerment: Impactful Health Outreach in Underprivileged Community Homes in Malaysia through the Engagement Grant by the British Pharmacological Society
British Pharmacological Society | 13 Dec 2023
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A Comprehensive Workshop on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Interventional Studies: Empowering Diverse Healthcare Participants
IMU University | 06 Jun 2023
Supervisions
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Erwin James Chai Chang Jie | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
Thesis: Efficacy and safety of antidepressant therapies for Alzheimer’s disease with depression: a network meta-analysis
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Ms Rida Rabab Chowdhury | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
Thesis: Efficacy and safety of immunotherapies for Alzheimer’s disease: a network meta-analysis
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Ms Han You Kyung | Undergraduate | 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2024
Thesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events of WHO approved COVID-19 treatment regimens
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Sharon Rebecca Geoffrey | Undergraduate | 03 Jan 2022 - 01 Jul 2021
Thesis: Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in excitotoxic retinal damage in rats
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John Lim Kien Weng | Undergraduate | 01 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2022
Thesis: Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in ischemic retinal damage in rats
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LIEW YUNG JIUN NATHAN | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024
Thesis: The comparative efficacy of anti-amyloid and non-antiamyloid drugs for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: A network meta-analysis
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Siau Ek Hwee | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Aug 2020
Thesis: Point-of-care rapid diagnostic test (Leptocheck-WB) for detection of acute leptospirosis: A meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
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Seow Chee Herng | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024
Thesis: Neoadjuvant therapies for gastric cancer patients: A network meta-analysis with GRADE approach and trial-sequential analysis
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A Yaashini a/p Anamala | Master (Research) | 01 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019
Thesis: Comparative effectiveness of antimalarial drugs for chemoprevention of malaria in pregnancy: A network meta-analysis
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Esther Su Hui Jin, Teoh Win Yuen | Undergraduate | 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020
Thesis: Comparative effectiveness of drugs for conscious sedation in dental procedures: A net-work meta-analysis
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TANG XIAO TING | Undergraduate | 01 Feb 2019 - 18 Nov 2019
Thesis: Drug utilization pattern using WHO indicators in IMU Oral Health Centre, Malaysia
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Denesh Selvarajah | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
Thesis: Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test for diagnosis of uncomplicated malaria in endemic areas: A meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
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SEE AI LING, LIEW FEE YEAN | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 14 Feb 2018
Thesis: Efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium vivax malaria in endemic countries: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis