Professor Yahya E. Choonara (BPharm; MPharm; PhD; FAAS; MASSAf; TWAS; MPS)
Director and Principal Researcher: WADDP
Head: Pharmaceutics and Contract Research
South African DSI/NRF Research Chair: Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Polymer-Engineered Drug Delivery Technologies
Host: African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI) Center of Excellence in Nanomedicine and Advanced Drug Delivery
Professor Pradeep Kumar (BPharm; MPharm; PhD)
Senior Researcher: WADDP
WADDP Graduate Participation and Operations Lead
Pharmaceutics
Professor Lisa C. du Toit (BPharm; MPharm; PhD)
Senior Researcher: WADDP
WADDP Graduate Outputs and Careers Lead
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Associate Professor Thashree Marimuthu (BSc. Chem; MSc; PhD)
Senior Researcher: WADDP
WADDP Graduate Teaching and Learning Lead
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
E: thashree.marimuthu@wits.ac.za
Dr. Gillian Mahumane (BPharm; MPharm; PhD)
Researcher: WADDP
WADDP Graduate Communications and Marketing Lead
Pharmaceutics
E: gillian.mahumane@wits.ac.za
Dr. Mershen Govender (BPharm; MPharm; PhD)
Researcher: WADDP
Graduate Lab and Special Tasks Lead
Pharmaceutics
E: mershen.govender@wits.ac.za
Dr. Poornima Ramburrn (BPharm; MPharm; PhD)
Researcher: WADDP
Graduate Training and Skills Lead
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
E: poornima.ramburrun@wits.ac.za
Dr. Hillary Mndlovu (BSc; MSc; PhD)
Researcher: WADDP
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Postdoctoral Fellow |
Research Area |
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Dr. S. Adeyemi |
Intracellular Drug Transport, Precision Nanoparticles |
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Dr. P. Walvekar |
Protein-Charged Nanosystems, Gene Therapy |
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Dr. H. Onohuean |
Infectious Diseases in the Brain |
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Dr. K. Somandi |
Extracellular Vesicles, Nanosomes, Nanomedicine |
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Dr. N. Okafor |
Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles |
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Dr. N. Singh |
Secrotome Therapeutics |
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Dr. N. Ngqinayo |
Peptide and Protein Therapeutics |
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PhD Candidate |
PhD Project Keywords |
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L. Mapela |
Polymer-Conjugates, Microbial Polysaccharides, Ocular Nanosystems |
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M. Nyoka |
3D-Bioprinting, Neural Tissue, Biomimetism, Inorganic Nanostructures |
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O. Uwaezuoke |
Protein Resistant Biomaterials, Ocular Intervention, Biomaterials |
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F. Takalani |
Nanoparticles, Virus Eradication, Female Reproductive Tract, ARVs |
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S. Mavuso |
Geo-Implants, Anti-Thrombotic Agents, Site-Specific Delivery |
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C. Kibungu |
Electroresponsive Hydrogels, Targeted Bioactive Delivery |
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M. Mphaphuli |
3D-Bioprinting, Bone Tuberculosis, Osteomimetism, Bioactive Targeting |
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Y. Mahjoub |
Ocular Cancer, Surface Active Biopolymers, Nanolipids |
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A. Abdelgarder |
Genitourinanry Syndrome, IUD, Targeted Bioactives |
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M. Ali |
Skin Cancer, Precision Nanomedicine, Magnetic Hyperthermia |
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N. Sikhosana |
Ocular Gene Therapy, Blindness, Nano-Targeting |
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B. Karithi |
Glioblastoma Muliforme, 3D Bioprinting, Neuromaterials |
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F. Peer |
Dental Biomaterials, Root Canal, Dental Pulp |
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L. Khoza |
Nanomedicine, TB , Targeted Lung Delivery, Host Directed Therapy |
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K. da Silva |
NeuroTrauma, Artificial ECM, 3D Bioprinting, Nanofibers |
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D. Essa |
Injectable Nanoparticles, Prostate Cancer, Targeting |
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L. Leratholi |
CNS Drug Delivery, Network Pharmacology, Modelling |
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Masters Candidate |
Keywords |
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Z. Cassim |
Probiotics, Localised Action, Intravaginal |
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D. Brouwer |
3D-Printed, Electroconductivity, Bioscaffold |
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H. Cassimjee |
Proteosaccharide, 3D Scaffold, Tissue Engineering |
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T. Sarwan |
Thermo-Responsiveness, Injectable, Wound Healing |
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F. Mutingwende |
Nanogel Carrier, Antidepressants, Oral Therapeutics |
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V. Chivere |
Biopolymers, Oral Drug Delivery, Anti-Cancer Molecule |
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C. Lynch |
Nanoparticles, Anti-Virals, Ocular Drug Delivery |
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K. de la Harpe |
3D Monofilaments, Biosutures, Microvascular Surgery |
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T. Moqejwa |
Rectal Colloids, Nanoliposomes, Cannabis, Pain Management |
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J. Lekoloane |
Bioresponsive, Injectable Ocugel, Cataract |
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A. Nana |
Magnetic Nanowires, Site Specific, Testicular Cancer |
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E. Cohen |
Copolymers, NanoDots, Parkinson's disease |
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K. Naik |
Vitreous Substitutes, Intracocular Drug Resevoir |
| K. Moodley |
Decalcified Blood Vessels, Site-Specific Gels |
| A. Suleman |
Osteosarcoma, Osteomimetic Biomaterials, Scaffolds |
| M. Lategan |
Neural Tissue Engineering, Traumatic Brain Injury |
| S. Ayodele |
TB Pericarditis, Tissue Targeted Nanocontainers |
| V. Singh |
Metal-Complexation, Drug Bioavailability |
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Postdoctoral Fellow |
Research Area |
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Dr. Pavan Walvekar |
Protein-Charged Nanosystems and Gene Therapy |
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Dr. P. Ubanako |
Cell-Nanoparticle Communication |
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Dr. M. Ogunrombi |
Pharmaceutical Biomaterials |
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Dr. N. Chirwa |
Cancer Treatment using Ligand-Based Nanotechnology |
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Dr. V. Ndesendo |
Nanostructures for Neuro-Nanopharmaceuticals |
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Dr. O. Adeleke |
Cytotoxicity and Biocompatibility of Polyamides |
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Dr. L. Tomar |
Oral Delivery of Cytokines |
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Dr. C. Tyagi |
Electrospinning and 3D Drug Delivery Constructs |
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Dr. D. Bijukumar |
Chronotherapeutic Technologies |
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Dr. J. Mulla |
Drug Delivery Systems for Genetic Disorders |
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Dr. D. Chejara |
Microfluidics in Drug Delivery |
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Dr. M. Mabrouk |
Polymer Signaling for Switchable Drug Delivery |
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Dr. R. Badhe |
Polypeptide Synthesis |
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Dr. A. Chakraborty |
Mechanical Deformation of Biomedical Systems |
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Dr. P. Pradeep |
Synthesis of Neuroactive Molecules |
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Dr. P. Ramburrun |
Vascular Tissue Engineering |
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Dr. O. Akilo |
Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery |
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Dr. S. Mdanda |
Transdermal Peptide Delivery |
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Dr. S. Indermun |
Electroactive Smart Biomaterials |
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Dr. M. Govender |
Probiotic Drug Delivery, Microbiome Interactions |
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PhD Candidate |
PhD Project Keywords |
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Dr. S. Mufamadi |
Alzheimer's, Biopolymers, Site-Specific Drug Delivery |
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Dr. G. Cornelia |
Enzyme Replacement Therapy |
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Dr. G. Mahumane |
Nano-Reinforcement, Hydrogel, Neural Tissue Regeneration |
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Dr. M. Sithole |
Soft Tissue Engineering, 3D Bioprinting, Wound Healing |
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Dr. L. Freidus |
Theranostics, Cancer Therapy, 3D Bioprinting |
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Dr. Y. Hoosen |
Nanoliposomes, Ovarian Cancer, Targeting |
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Dr. H. Mndlovu |
Nanotechnology, Hydrogels, Wound Healing |
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Dr. P. Komane |
Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes, Stroke |
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Dr. P. Kumar |
Spinal Cord Injury, Nanofibers, Neural Tissue Repair |
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Dr. J. Pantshwa |
Antibody Functionalized Nanomicelles, Ovarian Cancer |
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Dr. P. Ramburrun |
Intercalated-Pristine Composites, Bioactive Release |
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Dr. B. Choonara |
Oral Core-Melt Tablet, Gastro-Sensitive Molecules |
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Dr. S. Adeyemi |
Drug Delivery, Oseaphageal Cancer |
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Dr. K. Murugan |
Neogeometrical Nanoparticles, Psoriasis |
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Dr. M. Siyawamwaya |
Extrusion-Spheronization, Drug Solubility and Permability |
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Dr. O. Akilo |
Ferroelectric and Dielectric Polymers, Intranasal Drug Delivery |
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Dr. F.G Hoosein |
Nanogel, Cervical Cancer |
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Dr. N. Mayet |
Wound Healing, Responsive Biomaterials |
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Dr. M. Govender |
Oral Delivery, Probiotics |
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Dr. S. Indermun |
Modified Food Grade Starch, Drug Delivery |
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Dr. P. Kondiah |
Intracellular Drug Delivery, Motor Neuron Disease |
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Dr. M. Braithwaite |
Interactive Gel, Vitamins and Co-Factor Delivery |
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Dr. S. Mufamadi |
Nano-Lipobubbles, Intracranial Drug Delivery |
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Dr. A. Hibbins |
Oral Ghost Matrix, Peptide Delivery |
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Dr. L.C. du Toit |
Bioresponsive Implant, Depot Drug Delivery |
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Dr. N. Ngwuluka |
Nanocomposite, Oral Levodopa Delivery, Neuroavailability |
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Dr. O.A. Kolawole |
Pore-Regulated Matrices, Transmucosal Drug Delivery |
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Dr. V. Ndesendo |
Controlled Release, Intravaginal Device |
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Dr. M. Sithole |
Soft Tissue Engineering, 3D Bioprinting, Healing |
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Masters Candidate |
Masters Project Keywords |
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M. Anwary |
Ocular, Biostimulus, Polymer-Drug Conjugate, Inflammation |
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P. Mahlumba |
Minimally Invasive, Intravitreal Implant, Avastin |
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L. Mokolobate |
Topical Drug Delivery, Posterior Segment, Targeted Delivery |
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P. Kondiah |
Stimuli-Responsive, Osteogel, Bone Tissue Engineering |
| A. Parak |
Nanovector, Cervical Cancer |
| S. Kola |
Platelet Inspired, Drug Delivery |
| M. Sumaila |
Liposaccharide, Iinfectious Diseases, Bioavailability |
| K. da Silva |
3D-Printed, Artificial ECM Scaffold |
| R. Khan |
Topical Delivery, Gas Gangrene |
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A. Zardad |
Shape-Memory Nanoparticles |
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F. Mia |
Controlled Release Depot |
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Z. Hayiyana |
Eluting-Supramolecular Contact Lens-Like Device |
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N. Masina |
Modified Food Grade Materials in Drug Delivery |
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S. Mavuso |
Stimuli-Reponsive Topical Formulation |
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M. Sithole |
Semi-synthetic Biopolymers for Nano-Enabled Drug Delivery |
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Z. Mazibuko |
Nanostructures for Intracellular Drug Delivery |
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L. Singh |
Virus-Like Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery |
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T. Kgesa |
Nanocomposite Waxes for Drug Delivery |
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M. Manyikana |
Multi-Layered Cryogels for Transmucosal Bioactive Delivery |
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F. Mashingaidze |
Microbicide-Loaded Intravaginal Device |
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M. Ngoepe |
Nanosensors for Disease Prevention |
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D. Frank |
Long-Circulating Nano-Lipobubbles for Cancer Targeting |
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Y. Dawood |
Novel Food-Grade Delivery Vehicles |
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R. Moosa |
Porous Dissolvable Solid Eye Drops |
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T. Govender |
Nano-enabled Scaffold for Schizophrenic Drugs |
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A. Wadee |
Prolonged Release Implant to target Solid Tumors |
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R. Shaikh |
Multi-Layered Composite Membrane for Oral Drug Delivery |
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K. Moodley |
Nano-Enabled Oral Tablet for Low Bioavailable Drugs |
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B. Sibeko |
Thin Membranes for Modulated Chemotherapeutic Agents |
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D. Hazle |
Prolonged Drug Delivery from Multi-Spheres in Periodontal Disease |
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T. Tsai |
Electroactive Device for Chronic Pain Management |
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Z. Khan |
Multi-Layered Multi-Disc Tablet for Specialized Drug Delivery |
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C. Phillips |
Carbon Nanotube Toxicity Assessment |
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S. Cooppan |
Once Daily Multi-Units for Site-Specific Drug Delivery |
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C. Murphy |
Gastroretentive Systems for Narrow Absorption Window Drugs |
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D. Reddy |
Rapid Release Wafers |
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P. Bawa |
Stimuli-Responsive In Situ Crosslinked Gastro-Floatable System |
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C. Dott |
Spongy Nano-Fibre Matrices as Solid Hydrogels |
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S. Harilall |
Neuro-Implant for AIDS Dementia Complex |
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N. Usai |
Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Targeted Biomolecular Delivery |
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F. Ismail |
Polyethylene Oxide as a Tool for Adjustable Drug Delivery |
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P. Fasinu |
Improved Oral Bioavailability via Computationally Modeled Biomodulators |
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K. Hobbs |
Rate-Modulated FDC for Mild to Moderate Pain |
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S. Sewlall |
Triple-Layer Double-Disk Device for Phase-Controlled Drug Delivery |
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S. Pillay |
Implantable Scaffold for Parkinson’s disease |
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S. Moonisami |
Gastroretentive Device for NAW Drugs |
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S. Sibambo |
Modification of Polyesters for Prolonged Drug Delivery Applications |
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L. du Toit |
Formulation of an Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Delivery System |
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O.A. Kolawole |
Modifying the 3D Network of Polyamides for Drug Delivery |
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N. Singh |
Crosslinked Polyspheres for Site-Specific Drug Delivery of Neuroprotectants |
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R. Patel |
Wafer Technology for Rate-Modulated Oramucosal Drug Delivery |
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W. Sibanda |
Polymeric Complexes via Innovative Crosslinking for Drug Delivery |
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F. Agbotse |
Stress-Strain Properties of Hydrophilic Polymeric Matrices |