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  Postgraduates Supervision   

  Research Projects    

PhD (Research)

 

​Graduated
  1. Cynthia Priyadarshini A/P Gopal. An Evaluation on the Effectiveness, Development and Establishment of the Pharmacist-Assisted Heart Failure Management Tools (Main Supervisor), Graduation Date:  April 2016

  2. Rodchares Hanrinth. Development of the Comprehensive Community-Based Model for Managing Dementia Patients with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Thailand. (Main Supervisor), Graduation Date: November 2015 

  3. Sana’ M.H. Al Aqqad. Characteristics Related to Poor Outcomes among Patients Hospitalised for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary. (Main Supervisor), Graduation Date: November 2014

  4. Mustafa Salman Al-Khalaf. One-Year Outcomes and Performance Status in Survivors of Adult Patients with Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock. (Co- Supervisor), Graduation Date: September  2013

In Progress
  1. Nur Izzati Shahabuddin (2022 - ) Determination of Personalised Fall Prevention Model Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with the Community Pharmacy Participation Based on Health Belief Model (1st Supervisor)

  2. Sumera Khan (2017 - ) Development and Validation of risk score that predict recurrent cardiac events among patients with coronary heart disease in a tertiary care hospital (1st Supervisor)

  3. Tajunisah Mohamed Eusoff (2019 - ) Pharmacist Managed Oral Chemotherapy Monitoring Program And Impact On Patient Safety And Adherence  (1st Supervisor)

  4. Aimi Nadira Binti Mat Ruzlin (2016 - ) Psychosocial Behavioural Factors And Intention To Quit Smoking Behaviour Among E-Cigarette Users In Malaysia  (1st Supervisor)

  5. Alsadoun Abdullah Ali A. Evaluating E-commerce Progress in Saudi Arabia in the Past Decade by applying Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) Model: A comparative study (Co-Supervisor), Expected Graduation: 2021

Master (Research)

 

Graduated
  1. Shamila Balasubramanian. Evaluation of Illness Perceptions and their Association with Glycaemic Control, Medication Adherence and Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Hospital Pulau Pinang. (Main Supervisor), Graduation: October 2018.

  2. Lenny Lee Cheann. Evaluation of Psychological Distress, Burnout and Perceived Barriers to Seek Professional Help among Doctors and Pharmacists in Public Healthcare Facilities, Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. (Main Supervisor), Graduation: October 2018.

  3. Ho Siew Ching. A Qualitative Study on Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence with Antidepressants among Outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder (Main Supervisor), Graduation: November 2017.

  4. Leow May Yen. Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practise of Caregivers on medication use process in Penang Nursing homes. (Main Supervisor), Graduation: November 2017.

  5. Liew Ai Ch’i.  Evaluation of Health Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients receiving Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment in Penang. (Main Supervisor), Graduation: November 2014.

  6. Chen Li Li. Potentially Inappropriate Medications use among older residents at Penang Nursing homes and their impact towards Health Related Quality of Life. (Main Supervisor), Graduation: 2013.

  7. Nafees Ahmad. Evaluation of Doctors Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Medication Recommendations of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG 2008) for the Management of Hypertension at Penang General Hospital, (Co-Supervisor), Graduation: September 2012.

In Progress
  1. Thisha Abirami Sivasankar (2021 - ) Effects of Diffused Ylang-Ylang (Cananga Odorata) Essential Oil amongst Persons with Dementia (Co-Supervisor)

  2. Shantasaroopini Sathia Moorthy (2018 - 2021) Prevalence and Factors Associated with Sarcopenia in Outpatient Pre-Dialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Tertiary CareCentre in Johor, (1st Supervisor)

  3. Khaw Chia Phing (2019 - ) Optimising Pain Control Among Cancer Patients In Palliative Care (1st Supervisor)

Master in Clinical Pharmacy (Dissertation - Coursework)

 

  1. Shalini A/ P S. Somasundram Ravendran. Prevalence of Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease Among The Elderly and Its Associated Factors at Penang General Hospital (1st Supervisor) 2021

  2. Janice Wong Yii Ching. Retrospective Evaluation of Beta-Blockers Optimisation among Patients Attending Heart Failure Clinic in Sarawak Heart Centre. 2018

  3. Vijitha Rajendran. A Qualitative Study on Awareness and Perspectives on Deprescribing Medications among Physicians Treating Elderly Patients in Government Health Clinics in Northeast Penang Island District (NPID). 2018

  4. Jivanraj R Nagarajah. Evaluation of Spironolactone Use and the Effects on Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction (LVEF) Among Chronic Heart Failure Patients in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL): A Retrospective Cohort Study. (Co-supervisor). 2018

  5. Choo Shea Jiun. Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Varenicline Use at Primary Care Settings in the State Of Perak. (Co-supervisor). 2018

  6. Chan Pooi Yee. Evaluation on the Appropriateness of Proton Pump Inhibitors Usage among Coronary Artery Disease Patients in Sarawak Heart Center. 2017.  

  7. Daniel Tham Je Wai. An Exploration of Factors Associated with Antibiotic Use among Children in an Emergency Department Setting, at Kuantan General Hospital. 2016.

  8. Jenny Tan Yee Chen. Prevalence of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Resistance Kawasaki Disease and Validation of Egami Risk Scoring among Kedah Paediatric Population. 2016.

  9. Tan Khang Wern. Assessment of pharmacy students’ knowledge on medication distribution system through application of flipped classroom model. 2015.

  10. Yean Yi Lyn. Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Admitted for Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Retrospective Record Review in Hospital Taiping. 2015.

  11. Ku Ming Ying. Evidence-Based Guideline Adherence in the Pharmacological Management of Heart Failure Patients in Sarawak, 2014.

  12. Sherene Tan Su Ann. Translation and Validation Study of Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R): The Malay version in Malaysia, 2014.

  13. Teo Ley Khim. Retrospective Evaluation of Patients Hospitalised For Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: General characteristics, mortality and readmission rate, 2013.

  14. Chan Wai Seong Christopher. A Survey Evaluating the Knowledge and Perceptions of Generic Medicines among Prescribers Practicing in Private Hospitals in Perak, 2013.

  15. Shaikh Faiz Ahmed Mohammed Khalid. Evaluation of Knowledge and Barriers among General Practitioners towards Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting in the state of Penang, Malaysia. Expected Graduation Year: 2012

  16. Mohamed Anwar Hammad Ali Hammad. Uncontrolled Glycaemia Secondary to Drug-Drug Interactions in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. 2012.

  17. Jenny Loh Cheng Hua. Prospective Evaluation on Point Prevalence and Characteristics of Management of Atrial Fibrillation In An Outpatient Cardiac Unit. 2012.

  18. Sarah Abdul Karim. A Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice and Beliefs of Healthcare Providers towards Nutritional Screening and Assessment. A questionnaire based study in Penang General Hospital, 2011.

  19. Teoh Tsyr Fen. Vancomycin Pharmacokinetic in Neonates: A retrospective Evaluation. 2011.

  20. Narges Sharif Askari. Retrospective Study of Drug-Related Problems in Heart Failure Patients at Penang General Hospital, 2011.

  21. Wan Azuati Binti Omar. The Prevalence, Knowledge, Treatment and Control of Hypertension among Healthcare Staff in District of Parit Buntar, 2011.

  22. Fatemeh Sharif Askari. Factor Associated with Drug-Related Problems in Chronic Kidney Disease patient: A Retrospective Study at Penang General Hospital, 2011.

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