GRADUANDS PUBLISHED THESIS TITLES
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION | |||
| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Constance Chifamba | A comparative study of the influence of formal and non-formal career guidance on career realisation | DPhil 2015 |
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Cleophas Chidhakwa | Quality management practices in rural schools in the mashonaland provinces of Zimbabwe: Implications for policy | DPhil 2017 |
| 3. | Joyce Tafirenyika | A Study of immigrant caregivers` childrearing practices from birth to three years at Tongogara camp in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 4. | Zakaria Ndemo | Undergraduate student teachers’ conceptualisations of Mathematical Proof | DPhil 2018 |
| 5. | Beatrice Taringa | Gender Representation in Zimbabwe ordinary level 2010-2015 prescribed Chishona literature texts | DPhil 2019 |
| 6. | Oliver Mavundutse | A Critical Examination of the role of action rsearch in improving teacher education in Zimbabwe: The case of three Masvingo Teachers colleges` | DPhil 2019 |
| 7. | William Deng Tap | Relative Effects of a Humour–Supported Instructional Approach on Interest in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in South Sudan Re-Settled Communities | DPhil 2021 |
| 8. | Majok Mabor Matoc Apadier | An examination of Strategies for Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language at the University of Juba, South Sudan: Toward a Framework for English Pedagogy | DPhil 2021 |
| 10. | Spiwe Joyce Maphosa | A Comparative Study of the Educational Internal and External Instructional Supervision in Primary Schools: A Strategy for Enhancing Quality Education Service Delivery in Mashonaland East Province of Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 11. | Hardy Chitate | The Ordinary Level History Curriculum of Zimbabwe from 1990 to 2015: A Critical Analysis | DPhil 2022 |
| 12. | Kuir Jok Aleer Atem | The Transformation of a School Curriculum for Development and National Consciousness in the New State of South Sudan | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Alick Mhizha | Strategic management challenges to small and medium scale enterprises : A case study of small and medium scale enterprises in Harare | DPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Joyce Mujuru | A strategic exploratory entrepreneurship study of sustainable agricultural business: case studies of Mitchell in mashonaland , east province and Dotito irrigation scheme in mashonaland central province | DPhil 2014 |
| 3. | Samuel Gumbe | An analysis of the magnitude of corporate entrepreneurship in the Harare and Bulawayo manufacturing sector | DPhil 2014 |
| 4. | Edmund Marunda | The enhancement of sustainable tourism education and training in primary school level and rural communities in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2014 |
| 5. | Freddie Mupambireyi | An analysis of the challenges and survival strategies of the informal retail clothing sector in Zimbabwe: The case of Mupedzanhamo in Mbare and Avondale Flea markets | DPhil 2015 |
| 6. | Wilson Matamande | A critical assessment of Zimbabwe’s public sector financial management system | DPhil 2015 |
| 7. | Dorothy Zengeni | Tourism Infrastructure and destination competitiveness : A Comparative analysis of Victoria Falls and Nyanga, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 8. | Michael Kamoyo | Linking Agricultural Market Access to Agricultural Sector Poverty and Development in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 9. | Clainos Chidoko | The Impact of Economic Integration and Intra-Industry Trade: The Case of Cereal Crops in Southern African Development Community (SADC) | DPhil 2021 |
| 10. | Ithiel Munyaradzi Mavesere | Impact of Zimbabwe-China Trade Relations on Zimbabwe`s Manufacturing Sector Performance | D.Phil 2022 |
| 11 | Fanuel Hazvina | Impact of Zimbabwe-China Trade Relations on Zimbabwe`s Manufacturing Sector Performance | D.Phil 2022 |
| 12. | Solomon Samuel
Chinhanga |
The Drivers, Barriers, Enablers and Consequences of Innovation and Creativity in the Telecommunications Industry in Zimbabwe. A Conceptual Model | D.Phil 2022 |
| 13. | Moses Chundu | Determinants of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Growth in Zimbabwe | D.Phil 2022 |
| 14. | Desmond Ndedzu | Poverty, Land Reform and Productivity Among Resettled Farmers in Zimbabwe (Case of Goromonzi and Zvimba Districts) | D.Phil 2022 |
| FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | David Sibanda | Risk of side effects associated with the use of nevirapine in treatment patients commencing on nevirapine containing cart in a Zimbabwean setting | MPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Milcah Dhoro | Pharmacogenetics biomarkers for drug safety and efficacy in HIV/AIDS and TB treatment in Zimbabwe- A focus on Efavirenz Pharmacokinetics | DPhil 2014 |
| 3. | Alltalents Murahwa | Prevalence of cutaneous human papillomavirus infections in Zimbabwe: Association with Non-melanoma skin cancers in patients with co-existing HIV Infection | MPhil 2015 |
| 4. | Benjamin Chimukanga | HIV-1 subtype C Drug resistance mutations in patients on ARV Drugs at Wilkins and Chitungwiza Hospital OI clinics in ZimbabweIV-1 subtype C Drug resistance mutations in patients on ARV Drugs at Wilkins and Chitungwiza Hospital OI clinics in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2015 |
| 6. | Sharon Nonhlanhla Mkumbuzi | Dosage parameters for optimal loading during rehabilitation of Achilles tendon tears | MPhil 2015 |
| 7. | Jephat Chifamba | Role of the sympathetic nervous system in the development of hypertension and metabolic syndrome in low birth weight offspring | DPhil 2015 |
| 8. | Winnie Y Mozirandi | Evaluation of herbal medicines commonly used in Southern Africa for risk of enzyme inhibition based herb-drug interactions | MPhil 2015 |
| 9. | Monalisa T Manhanzva | Prevalence of lamivudine resistance mutations of HIV-1 in sub-type C infected infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program in Zimbabwe using the oligonucleotide ligation assay | MPhil 2016 |
| 10. | Doreen Duri Mhandire | Pharmacogenetics of nevirapine responses: Role of CYP2B6 and CYP1A2 genetic variation in adult HIV-infected Zimbabweans | MPhil 2016 |
| 11. | Martha Chipinduro | Diagnosis evaluation of urinary Lipoarabinomannam and genexpert for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis in children | MPhil 2017 |
| 12. | Tinei Shamu | Incidence of nephropathies in HIV patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy at newlands clinic | MPhil 2017 |
| 13. | Tecla Mlambo | The impact of HIV on the neuro-cognitive performance of children 6-13 years in Harare province, Zimbabwe as assessed by a locally validated and normrd neuropsychological instrument: an analytical cross sectional study | DPhil 2017 |
| 14. | Junior Mutsvangwa | Evaluation , optimization and application of oligonucleotide ligation assay OLA in the Detection of Nevirapine Resistance Mutations of HIV-1 Subtype C in prevention of Mother-to –Child Transmission ( PMTCT) in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2017 |
| 15. | Tariro Dianah Chawana | Aetiology of Treatment Failure in Hiv positive Adolescents on boosted protease inhibitor-based 2nd line regards | DPhil 2018 |
| 16. | Tsitsi Grace Monera | Effects of Moringa Oleifera on the Pharmacokinetics of Efavirenz and Nevirapine | DPhil 2018 |
| 17. | Kudakwashe Mhandire | Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptor (KIR) and Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Gene Variants as Determinants of HIV Infection Control and Imm | DPhil 2018 |
| 18. | Tapiwa Manyarara | Formulation of a generic nevirapine oral paediatric nanoemulsion with an alginate in situ forming gel for sustained drug delivery in HIV positive children | MPhil 2018 |
| 19. | Faithful Chingombe | Fabrication of antiretroviral drug-loaded nanoparticles and investigation of their pharmaceutical properties | MPhil 2018 |
| 20. | Racheal S Dube Mandishora | Molecular Diversity and characterization of human papillomavirus in women reporting for routine cervical cancer screening | DPhil 2018 |
| 21. | Tutsirai V Musingwini-Hwati | Determination of pol gene pomorphism in human immunodeficiency virus type 1c infection | MPhil 2018 |
| 22. | Doreen Mukona | Development of an adherence promotion framework for women with diabetes in pregnancy to improvr adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and perinatal outcomes | DPhil 2018 |
| 23. | Elizabeth Gori | Cytokine gene polymorphisms in HIV and Cardiovascular diseases | DPhil 2018 |
| 24. | Helen Vupenyu Gundani | Lived experiences of young women of the quality of obstetric care services provided by mildwives at Mabvuku birthing centre and its satellites in Harare, Zimbawe | DPhil 2019 |
| 25. | Augustine Ndaimani | A chronic care-based approach to retain women in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV cascade : Evidence from a mixed methods inquiry | DPhil 2019 |
| 26. | Farayi Kaseke | A randomized controlled study comparing effects of standardized care versus conventional care on outcomes of stroke survivors (HIV + and HIV – and caregivers in Harare and Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 27. | Maxwell Mhlanga | Effectiveness of a modified care group model in reducing child morbidity in mashonaland east, Zimbabwe: A Cluster randomised controlled trial | DPhil 2019 |
| 28. | Cuthbert Musarurwa | Host serum vitamin D levels and related gene polymorphisms in resistance and susceptibility to mycobacterial tuberculosis | DPhil 2019 |
| 29. | Judith Musona | Effect of antenatal intermittent screening and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in reducing preterm birth: A randomised controlled pragmatic trial in Harare, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 30. | Gladys Mugadza | Early breastfeeding initiation and neonatal outcomes: An evidence based model addressing knowledge, attitudes and practices, Chipinge district, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 31. | Farayi Kaseke | A randomized controlled study comparing the effects of standardised care versus conventional care on the outcomes of stroke survivors and family caregivers in Harare and Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2020 |
| 32. | Leolin Katsidzira | Epidemiology, genetic and phenotypic correlates of colorectal cancer in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2020 |
| 33. | Admire Hlupeni | Cellular and humoural mediators of cryptococcal disease reactivation in HIV infection | MPhil 2020 |
| 34. | Farayi Kaseke | Development, implementation and preliminary evaluation of the effects of standardised care versus conventional care on the outcomes of stroke patients and their family caregivers in Harare and Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 35. | Tommy Mlambo | Investigation of Correlation of Pro and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Levels with Traditional Markers of HIV Disease Progression among Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Naïve Adult Patients. A Cross Sectional Study | MPhil 2021 |
| 36. | Admire Hlupeni | Cellular and Humoral Immune Mediators of Cryptococcal Disease Reactivation in HIV Infection | MPhil 2021 |
| 37. | Leolin Katsidzira | Epidemiology, Genetic and Phenotypic Correlates of Colorectal | DPhil 2021 |
| 38. | Masceline Jenipher Makuvaza | Characterisation of Host-Schistosome Parasite Interaction: Disease Burden among Paediatrics, Mothers and Compliance During A One-Year Schistosomiasis Control Program in a Highly Endemic District in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 39. | Shingirayi Zengeni | Nano-optimised Polyherbal Formulation with Potential for Use in the Management of Skin Malignancy | MPhil 2022 |
| 40. | Vinie Marwa Kwoyang Kouamou | Analysis and Application of Novel Molecular Diagnostic Tools for HIV-1 Drug Resistance in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 41. | Lovejoy Mbusi Nleya | Bioavailability and Variability of Praziquantel Pharmacokinetics Due to Drug-Drug Interactions | MPhil 2022 |
| 42. | Taguma Allen Matubu | Effect Expression of PD-1 of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Cell Mediated Immune Response and Cell Surface and CTLA-4 Markers | DPhil 2022 |
| 43. | Abigail Kapfunde | Scope of Practice and Clinical Competences of Midwives Working in Maternity and their Association with Maternal Neonatal Outcomes in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 44. | Tsitsi Lina Apollo | The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Implementing the “Minimum Package” of HIV Care and Treatment Services for People Living with HIV along the HIV Testing, Care and Treatment Cascade in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 45. | Bernard Ngara | Population Pharmacokinetic- Pharmacodynamics Modelling Approach to assess the Utility of Antiretroviral Concentrations in Hair in Predicting Treatment outcome | DPhil 2022 |
| 46. | Primrose Chikomborero Nyamayaro | Validation of Screening Tool for HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) in Adults in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 47. | Lucy Hazvineyi Mabaya | Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Profiles of HIV Infected and Uninfected Lactating Mothers During Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Bright Chisadza | Development of a sustainable drought early warning and forecasting system for the Limpopo River Basin in Zimbabwe to enhance food and water security | MPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Simon Takawira Muserere |
Modelling Biological Nutrient Removal at Firle Sewage Treatment works , Harare |
MPhil 2018 |
| 3. | Muchaneta Munamati | An investigation into the determinants of sustainable provision of safe and adequate sanitation | DPhil 2020 |
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SYSTEMS |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | George Nyamadzwo | Greenhouse gas emissions from cultivated dambos from central Zimbabwe | DPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Tariro Gwandu | Translating integrated soil fertility management information and knowledge into crop productivity benefits through farmer learning and participatory action in eastern Zimbabwe | MPhil 2014 |
| 3. | Grace Kanonge | A fertiliser management strategy for enhanced legume-cereal productivity in smallholder farming systems of zimbabwe | MPhil 2014 |
| 4. | Tinashe Charles Mashavave | Evaluating potential benefits of co-learning processes in promoting use of soil fertility management technologies by smallholder farmers | MPhil 2014 |
| 5. | Johnson Masaka | The effect of wetland cropping amended with mineral nitrogen fertilizer and cattle manure on gaseous emission of nitrogen and nitrate leaching | DPhil 2014 |
| 6. | David Icishahayo | Management of common Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) Angular leaf spot (phaeoisariopsis griseola) using cultural practices and development of disease- weather models for prediction of the disease and host characteristics | DPhil 2014 |
| 7. | Johnson Masaka | The effect of wetland cropping amended with mineral nitrogen fertilizer and cattle manure on gaseous emission of nitrogen and nitrate leaching | DPhil 2015 |
| 8. | Christopher Chagumaira | Perceived local evidence of climate change and variability impacts on natural resources in smallholder communities of Eastern Zimbabwe | MPhil 2015 |
| 9. | Ezekia Svotwa | Development of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabaccum) yield estimation models using agronomic and remote sensing techniques |
DPhil 2015 |
| 10. | Rhoda Masukwedza | The biology and management of the red morph of the tobacco aphid (Myzus persicae nicotianae) in Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2015 |
| 11. | Armwell Shumba | Intergration of urban farmer soil fertility and water management practices for improved soil quality and maize (zea mays L) production in Harare and Chitungwiza |
MPhil 2015 |
| 12. | Akinson Tumbure | Evaluation of soil fertility benefits of hairy vetch (Vicia villona Roth) in smallholder maize-based cropping systems of central Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2015 |
| 13. | Tarirai Muoni | An Evaluation of the Effectiveness and profitability of weed control strategies and residual effects of atrazine on rotational crops under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2015 |
| 14. | Paidamoyo Musingarabwi | Monitoring and evaluation of Goat Production intervention in Chipinge | Mphil 2015 |
| 15. | Natasha Kurwakumire | Managing macro- and micronutrient interactions for improved agromic efficiency under contrasting soil carbon levels in smallholder farms |
Mphil 2015 |
| 16. | Hatirarami Nezomba | Exploring mechanisms to restore fertility of degraded lixisols for enhanced crop productivity under smallholder farmer management systems | DPhil 2015 |
| 17. | Colleta Mantsebo | The Impact of irrigation methods, calcium levels and other nutrients on soft rot (Pectobacterium carotovora subspecies) infection of potato (Solanum tuberosum) | Mphil 2015 |
| 18. | Blessing Mhlanga | Evaluation of the effects of relay cropping and rotation on supplementary biomass production and its retention in maize-based systems under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2016 |
| 19. | Vongai Paradza | Identification of pectobacterium and dickey species found in Zimbabwe and an evaluation of the resistance of selected potato cultivars to the pathogen | Mphil 2016 |
| 20. | Sharon ncube | Growth Performance and Physiological Responses of Broilers Fed Incremental Levels of Acacia Angustissima Leaf Meal | DPhil 2017 |
| 21. | Tongai Mutangadura | Long-term organic resource management effects on soil carbon and nutrient dynamics under contionous maize cropping | MPhil 2017 |
| 22. | Ronald Marumbi | An evaluation of the impacts of conversation agriculture interventions on soil and crop productivity and farmer perceptions along an agro-ecological gradient in southeast Zimbabwe | MPhil 2018 |
| 23. | Nelson Munyaka | Feasibility of quality seed production in cereal-legume intercrops by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2018 |
| 24. | Nyasha Marble Kafesu |
Maize fertilization under conservation agriculture systems on heterogeneous smallholder farms in Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2018 |
| 25. | MacDonald Mubayiwa | Smallholder postharvest technologies to manage climate-related risks in selected sorghum production systems | MPhil 2018 |
| 26. | Jacob Gusha | Invasive species of savannah rangelands: Are they a threat or an opportunity? | DPhil 2018 |
| 27. | Shaw Mlambo | Grain postharvest pest management in maize smallholder systems in a changing climate | MPhil 2018 |
| 28. | Alex Chigoverah | Effect of pesticide free hermetic storage on maize insect infestation and grain quality | MPhil 2018 |
| 29. | Cacious Stanford Nyakurwa | Adaptability and suitability of quality protein maize in the food and farming systems in Gokwe South District | MPhil 2018 |
| 30. | Eness Paidamoyo Mutsvangwa-Sammie | Pathways of agricultural innovations and their impact on rural livelihoods in South West Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 31. | Kingstone Mujeyi | Enterpreneurial innovations for agricultural mechanisation and competitiveness of informal industry clusters in the context of fast track land reform in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 32. | Chekani Vongai | Response of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) to rhizobia inoculation, nitrogen and phosphorus application and residual benefits to maize on smallholder farms in Eastern Zimbabwe | MPhil 2019 |
| 33. | Tsungai Reid | Isolation and characterisation of extracts from wild edible and non-edible mushroom in zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 34. | Tafireyi Chamboko | Milk production and marketing in organised smallholder dairy value chains: A case study of dairy development programme schemes in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 35. | Tafadzwa Rose Masekesa | The development of sweet potato (Brondal) that is resistant to sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) using the coat protein method and the RNA interference method | DPhil 2019 |
| 36. | Tinashe Nyabako | Development of a smartphone-based decision support system for grain postharvest management in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2020 |
| 37. | Ronald Marumbi | An evaluation of the impacts of planting basins on soil and crop productivity along an agro-ecological gradient in Southeast Zimbabwe | MPhil 2020 |
| 38. | Muneta Grace Manzeke | Geospatial variation of available micronutrients in tropical soils and its effects on crop productivity and human nutrition | DPhil 2020 |
| 39. | Charles Diverson Singano | Investigation of grain postharvest technologies and systems for managing climate-related risks in smallholder farms of farms of shire Valley, Southern Malawi | DPhil 2020 |
| 40. | Justify Gotami Shava | Genetic characterization and analysis for yield and quality related traits in Zimbabwean flue-cured tobacco germplasm | DPhil 2020 |
| 41. | Chapman Koga | Genetic characterization of striga gesnerioides and its control strategies in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) | DPhil 2020 |
| 42. | Pomerayi Mutete | Genetic Diversity, Conservation status and Propagation of African Ivory Nut Palm (Hyphaenepetersiana Klotzsch Ex Mart) tree in South Eastern Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 43. | Ronald Marumbi |
An evaluation of the effects of planting basins on soil and crop productivity along an agro-ecological gradient in southeast Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2021 |
| 44. | Tinashe Nyabako | Development of a Smartphone-Based Decision Support System for Grain Postharvest Management in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 45. | Justin Chipomho | Maize and Weed Response to Fertiliser Management Across a Soil Fertility Gradient in Sub-Humid Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 46. | Toga Mapangisana | Evaluating the Farmer Learning Centre Approach as a Transformative Extension Model to Improve Smallholder Crop-Livestock Production Systems in Semi-Arid Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 47. | Gaudencia Kujeke | Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus N.E.Br) Genetic Diversity, Agronomic, Nutritional and PostHarvest Evaluation in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 48. | Fortunate Makore | Molecular and Genetic Analysis of New and Elite Maize Inbred Lines Under Abiotic Stress Environments | DPhil 2022 |
| 49. | Douglas Gumbo | Evaluating the Performance of Dead Level Contours under Three Soil Types in Semi-Arid Areas of Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 50. |
Tatenda Thelma Kainga |
Soyabean-Rhizobia Characterization in Selected Soils of Zimbabwean Smallholder Farming Sector | MPhil 2022 |
| 51. |
Vengai Mbanyele |
Strategic Agronomic Options for Managing Intra-seasonal Dry Spells in Rainfed Smallholder Cropping Systems in Eastern Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 52. |
Patrick Ngwenyama |
A Predictive Model for Postharvest Nutrient and Economic Losses of Maize (Zea mays L.) and African Peas ( syn .Cowpeas) (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF LAW |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL &YEAR |
| 1. | Rodgers Matsikidze | The civil procedure in the magistrate court of Zimbabwe: a denial of justice of self-actors? | MPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Rosalie Kumbirai Katsande | Interrogating marriage as an organising framework in land based business: A case study of women horticulture farmers in ward 25, Nyadire District, Mutoko, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2015 |
| 3. | Renifa Madenga | Using women’s voices and experiences to interrogate the efficacy of the International Criminal Justice System (ICJS): The case of the Rwanda 1994 Genocide | DPhil 2018 |
| 4. | Annette Mudola Mbogoh | Beyond Law: A critique of the participation of women in the truth, justice and reconciliation commission’s processes using Mombasa, Kenya as a case study | DPhil 2018 |
| 5. | Chiedza Simbo | A Legal analysis of the constitutional right to basic education in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 6. | Janita Corina Mesu | INFANTICIDE ON TRIAL: An Examination of the Interpretation, Misinterpretation, Misclassification and Application of Section 48 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] at the Investigative, Prosecutorial and Adjudication Levels | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL &YEAR |
| 1. | Silvester Chikerema | Ecological niche modelling , isolation and molecular characterisation of bacillus anthracis and risk factors of human anthrax transmission in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2014 |
| 2. | William Pote | A critical investigation into then neuropharmacological effects of boophone disticha extract in animal models | DPhil 2018 |
| 3. | Anesu Marume | Pharmacological and phytochemical studies of some Zimbabwean ethnoveterinary medicinal plants used for animal wound management | DPhil 2018 |
| 4. | Biko Masimba Gadaga |
A survey of Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis at a human-domestic animal-wildlife interface in Zimbabwe |
MPhil 2021 |
| 5. | Solomon Bhandi | Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Brucellosis, Chlamydiosis and Ehrlichiosis in Goats at Different Wildlife/Livestock Interface Areas in the South-Eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 6. |
Masimba Ndengu |
Epidemiological Survey and Socioeconomic Impact of Zoonotic Causes of Infertility in Cattle with Special Emphasis on Brucellosis, Chlamydiosis and Rift Valley Fever in Selected Human/Livestock/Wildlife Areas of Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 7. |
Norman Leo Mukarati |
The Epidemiology and Ecology of Bacillus Anthracis Infections in Wildlife Livestock Interface Areas in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Kudakwashe Chitundigu | Nutritional composition, anti-oxidant activity and bio accessibility of phenolic compounds in selected wild cereal grains | DPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Steady Mushayabasa | Modelling the transmission dynamics of hepatitis c virus among intravenous drug misusers | DPhil 2014 |
| 3. | Elaine Chirisa | Exploring the effects of comb rectum platypetalum and parinari curatelliofolia on enzymes and processes involved in inflammation | MPhil 2014 |
| 4. | Fadzai Zengeya | Understanding the distribution of cattle and the African buffalo at the wildlife-livestock interface using real-time Global positioning systems and satellite remotely sensed data | DPhil 2014 |
| 5. | Theresa Chimponda | An investigation into the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects of parinari curatelolifolia (planch. Exbenth) as mediated through glutathione transferases | MPhil 2014 |
| 6. | Caleb Maguranyanga | Geospatial model for monitoring land utilization in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2014 |
| 7. | Tariro Chitemerere | In Vitro Antibacterial activity of selected plant extracts from Zimbabwe | MPhil 2014 |
| 8. | Alois Chiromo | Zimbabwean rural day secondary school students’ management of conflicts arising from studying the human reproductive system |
DPhil 2015 |
| 9. | Sheunesu Munyira | Bounds on distance-based graph parameters | DPhil 2015 |
| 10. | Charles Chimedza | A generalised multilevel linear model for likert responses | DPhil 2015 |
| 11. | Rumbidzai Mangoyi | Antifungal screening and phytochemical analysis of some medicinal plants used in Zimbabwe: A focus on combretum zeyheri |
DPhil 2016 |
| 12. | Tafadzwa Munodawafa Taderera | Hypoglycaemic effects of a potential antidiabetic traditional medicinal plant, Annona Stenophylla |
DPhil 2016 |
| 13. | Sungai Mazando | Investigating the contribution of Efflux pump expression and activity to mycobacterium tuberculosis tolerance and clinical persistence |
DPhil 2016 |
| 14. | Leoba Chigwenhese | Movement of large herbivores across a wildlife livestock interface: Testing the effect of resource gradient on large herbivore movement in the south east lowveld of Zimbabwe | MPhil 2017 |
| 15. | Josiah Mushanyu | Mathematical modelling of drug abuse epidemiology and the related psychosocial interventions | DPhil 2017 |
| 16. | David Tinashe Maringe | The effect of storage time on the levels of Aflatoxins in Legumes produced by small holder farmers in Makoni and Shamva Districts , Zimbabwe | MPhil 2017 |
| 17. | Stembile Msiteli Shumba | Pans ,Dams and Boreholes typology as a function of human and ungulate activities in Hwange national Park and peripheral areas, Zimbabwe | MPhil 2017 |
| 18. | Tatenda Clive Murashiki | Effectiveness of Hermetic storage vessels in reducing aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 in maize grain | MPhil 2017 |
| 19. | Chakare Benhura | Development and characteristics of food products from Parinari curatellifolia fruit | DPhil 2017 |
| 20. | Batsirai Chipurura | Formulation and the physicochemical microbilogical and sensory properties of yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp | DPhil 2017 |
| 21. | Nyasha Grace Mushonga | Nutrition status of Preschool Children aged 36-60 months in selected districts of Mashonaland East and Harare Provinces focusing on overweight and its presdisposition to non-communicable diseases. | DPhil 2018 |
| 22. | Charon Chikuruwo | Functional Traits of Native and Alien Species along A Gradient of Human-Livestock Disturbance | MPhil 2018 |
| 23. | Phillip Mafuta | Aspects of bounds on the leaf number of a graph | DPhil 2018 |
| 24. | Edson Magoya | Quality and yield of milk from exotic and cross-bred cows fedon high protein subtropical legumes in selected small holder diary schemes in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 25. | Charon Chikuruwo | MPhil 2018 | |
| 26. | Kumbirai Makosera | Artificial intelligence in soil moisture based microcomputer controlled automatic irrigation system | MPhil 2018 |
| 27. | Mavis Precious Dembedza | An assessment of women and children exposure to aflatoxins, nutrition status and dietary diversity: A case of Shamva and Makoni districts in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2018 |
| 28. | Paride Oresto Lolika | Modelling the transmission dynamics of brucellosis | DPhil 2019 |
| 29. | Munyaradzi Shekede | Effects of increased nitrogen deposition and precipitation decline on tree-grass interactions in southern African savanas | DPhil 2019 |
| 30. | Losio Anthony | Modelling the transmission of Guinea Worm Disease | MPhil 2019 |
| 31. | Zorodzai Dzinotizei | Effects of elephant densities and anthropogenic interference on habitat heterogeneity in relation to surface water availability | MPhil 2019 |
| 32. | Ruvimbo Vicki Mautsa | Evaluation of the ant mycobacterial properties of plant extracts from Vernonia adoensis | MPhil 2019 |
| 33. | Henry Ndaimani | GIS and remote sensing applications for understanding the impact of African elephants on vegetation in African savannahs. | DPhil 2019 |
| 34. | Trymore Muderere | Understanding Urban landscape pattern and its effects on primary productivity and wildlife habitats. | MPhil 2020 |
| 35. | Pioneer Taashwa Musindo | Impact of climate change and biotic factors on avifauna diversity and spatial distribution in the mid-Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 36. | Kudzai Collette Muzarabani | The Taxonomy and Ecology of Gastropod Snails and their Role in Disease Transmission in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 37. | Mandipa Shonhai | Genetic Analysis of 27 Y-Chromosome Short Tandem Repeat (Y-STR) Loci of the Zimbabwean Shona Ethnic Group | MPhil 2021 |
| 38. | Pamela Sibanda | Sediment characteristics, nutrient fluxes and aspects of the ecology of benthic invertebrates of Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 39. | Clarice Princess Mudzengi | Characterising key browse species at the livestock-wildlife interface | DPhil 2021 |
| 40 | Blessings Takudzwa Fundikwa | Aspects of bounds on distance measures for graphs with forbidden subgraphs | MPhil 2021 |
| 41. | Farai Kuri | Remote Sensing Derived Phenology Metrics for Predicting Impact of Drought on Maize Production | DPhil 2021 |
| 42. | Tatenda Duncan Kavu | Adaptive User-Centric Recommendations: A Holistic User Context-Aware Recommendation Algorithm | DPhil 2021 |
| 43. | Winnie Yevai Mozirandi | Isolation Purification Antibacterial and Biochemical Evaluation of Phytochemicals from Vernonia Adoensis | DPhil 2021 |
| 44. | Albert Wakandigara | Chemistry of Phorbol Ester Toxicity: A Computer Modelling Approach | DPhil 2021 |
| 45. | Theresa Netsai Chimponda | Markers of Inflammation, Morbidity and Mechanisms Mediating Resistance against Schistosoma Haematobium Infection in Preschool Age Children (Children Aged Five Years and below) | DPhil 2021 |
| 46. | Vimbai Hamandishe | Ecological Factors and their Effects on the Quality of Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Impoundments with Different Trophic Status in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 47. | Clement Shonhiwa | Comparison of Synthetic and Natural Anti-oxidant Additives to Enhance Oxidative Stability and Shelf Life of Biodiesel from Jathropha Curcas | MPhil 2022 |
| 48. | Lawrence Dhliwayo | Statistical Modelling of Seasonal Fractionally Integrated Times Series | DPhil 2022 |
| 49. | Brighton Staff Mpofu | Parametric Investigation of Palladium Thin Film Produced by Electroless Plating | MPhil 2022 |
| 50. | Ngoni Ishe Kunonga | An Evaluation of Pharmacological Properties, Genetic Diversity and Conservation Status of Aloe Ortholopha | DPhil 2022 |
| 51. | Vivian Mukungunugwa | Aspects of distance Based Topological Indices in Graphs | DPhil 2022 |
| 52. | Evelyn Ngarakana | Population Structure, Reproduction and Distribution of Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk.ex Endl. in Zimbabwe | MPhil 2022 |
| 53. |
Terence Magqina |
Age Estimation, Growth Rate and Reproductive Biology of Tiger Fish, Hydrocynus Vittatus (Castelnau 1861) in Lake Kariba: Assessing the Impact of Decades of Fishery Exploitation | MPhil 2022 |
| 54. | Juliet Gwenzi | Improving Agro-Climatic Decision Support in Zimbabwe Under A Changing Climate. | DPhil 2022 |
| 55. | Daina Mudimbu | Potentially Harmful Elements from Geogenic Sources and their Link to Local and Regional Distribution of Non-communicable Diseases: The Case Study of Sanyati Catchment, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
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FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES |
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| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE | LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Esther Mafunda | An analysis of the regression hypothesis from a Shona Broca `s aphasic perspective | MPhil 2014 |
| 2. | Doricah Mhako | Identities of women in Zimbabwe protest theatre | MPhil 2014 |
| 3. | Nhamo Ancilia | Characterizing hunter-gatherer rock art: An analysis of spatial variation of motifs in the prehistoric rock art of zimbabwe | DPhil 2014 |
| 4. | Lazarous Dokora | ‘Pungwe and the margins” The political economy of communication during zimbabwe`s liberation 1972-1979 | DPhil 2014 |
| 5. | Orbert Mlambo | The dialectics of land redistribution in the late roman republic and contemporary Zimbabwe (2000-2008) | DPhil 2014 |
| 6. | Richard Maphosa | “Christianity and Development” :History of the United church of Christ in zimbabwe and the emergence of a theology of liberation 1965-2005 | DPhil 2014 |
| 7. | Darlington Mutanda | An analysis of the Rhodesian air force’s military impact on the second Chimurenga. | MPhil 2014 |
| 8. | Agness Chiwara | Islam and social activism in post-colonial Zimbabwe: A study with specific reference to Muslim communities in Harare | DPhil 2014 |
| 9. | Takesure Taringana | The development of the Coffee Industry in Colonial Zimbabwe, 1900-1980 | MPhil 2015 |
| 10. | Fortune Sibanda | Quest for identity: Ras-Tafari cultural identities as expression of liberation in postcolonial Zimbabwe | DPhil2015 |
| 11. | Ushehwedu Kufakurinani | White women and domesticity in Zimbabwe, 1980 to 1980 | DPhil 2015 |
| 12. | Ngoni Makuvaza | Philosophical reflections on the provision of primary education in Zimbabwe: An investigation into whether or not hunhu/Ubuntu can be included in the philosophy of education | DPhil 2015 |
| 13. | Lovemore Mutonga | The segmental phonology of Ndau: A multidimensional approach | DPhil 2015 |
| 14. | Tafadzwa B Mlenga | Perfomance implications of found objects in contemporary Zimbabwean Theatre | MPhil 2016 |
| 15. | Rosemary Chikafa | Representations of Black Womanhood in Tyler Perry`s and Ousman Sembene`s Films | DPhil 2017 |
| 16. | Patience Manzira Maforo | The politics of malculturalism in contemporary arts festivals in Zimbabwe: exploring the Harare International festival of the arts | MPhil 2017 |
| 17. | Ngonidzashe Muwonwa | Youth Participation in HIV and AIDS Educational and Entertainment(Edutainment) Intervention Programming in Zimbabwe: A Multi Media Action Research Project | DPhil 2018 |
| 18. | Pauline Mateveke | Emerging Zimbabwean Female identities in selected post 2000 works by female writers and musicians | DPhil 2018 |
| 19. | Russell Kapumha | The cultural identity and spatial organisation of stone structures in Eastern Zimbabwe: A case study of Chipinge and Chimanimani Districts | DPhil 2018 |
| 20. | Phillemon Chamburuka | The role and centrality of new testament pneumatologies in the apostolic faith mission in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 21. | Alois Rutsviga | A philosophical analysis of the concept of violence in post-colonial Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 22. | Godfrey Museka | African traditional religio-cultural rituals in the era of HIV and AIDS: Assets or liabilities? | DPhil 2018 |
| 23. | Cyril Kudzai Mudzinganyama | Dynamics of viewership in a television reality show: an ethnographic study on selected University of Zimbabwe Spectators | MPhil 2019 |
| 24. | Sheunesu Mandizvidza | “An Interrogating of the relationship between literature and history in the depiction of the fast track land reform programme in selected black Zimbabwean authors` fictional narratives” | DPhil 2019 |
| 25. | Chipo Jean Marunda | Drama as an alternative language in an infant classroom: Integration of process drama in the learning of English language | MPhil 2020 |
| 26. | Takawira Chatambudza | The Zimbabwe people’s revolutionary army operations during the second Chimurenga: an examination of its strategies and tactics in Makonde District, 1965-1979 | MPhil 2020 |
| 27. | Clemenciana Mukenge | A sociolinguistic analysis of HIV and AIDS information, education and communication (IEC) materials in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 28 | Chipo Jean Muranda | Drama as an alternative Language in an infant classroom: Integration of process drama in the learning of English language | MPhil 2021 |
| 29. | Misheck Mudyiwa | The impact and implications of Eucharistic Inter communion in Zimbabwe: A case study of the light of life Christian group in the Midlands Province | DPhil 2021 |
| 30. | Titus Mpemba | Interpreting a transcendental language of the Bhasukuma spirit mediums | DPhil 2021 |
| 31. | Chipo Mable Hatendi |
The Advertising and Reception of Contraceptives: Gender and Moral Implications for Women in the Johane Marange Apostolic Church |
DPhil 2021 |
| 32. |
Ezekiel Mojwok Aba Awol |
The Problematics of Creating a New Identity: The Introduction of English as a Medium of Instruction in Primary Schools in South Sudan | DPhil 2022 |
| 33. |
Elton Munyaradzi Sagiya |
An Investigation into Archaeological Heritage Governance with Special Reference to Hwange District, North-Western Zimbabwe | DPhil 2022 |
| 34. |
Leonard Herman Bakize |
Literature and Nation Building: The Case of Kiswahili Children`s Historical Fiction in Tanzania | DPhil 2022 |
| FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SYSTEMS | |||
| No. | AUTHOR | TITLE |
LEVEL & YEAR |
| 1. | Owen Nyamwanza | Institutional dynamics of innovation platforms: a case study of conservation agriculture in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe | MPhil 2015 |
| 2. | Elsie Esteri Magaisa | Impact of land reform migration on rural livelihoods and forest resources management in Nyabamba A1 resettlement area, Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | MPhil 2015 |
| 3. | Egide Rwamatwara | Survival strategies among refugees in Africa: A comparative study of access to education among Rwanda refugees living in Zimbabwe and Congo | DPhil 2015 |
| 4. | Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo | Socio-cultural realities of following through with prevention of mother-to child transmission of HIV programme in Chiota district, Zimbabwe: Implications for elimination of paediatric infection | DPhil 2016 |
| 5. | Stanzia Moyo | Reproductive Health: Men’s knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices: A case study of Rural Mhondoro-Ngezi, Kadoma | DPhil 2016 |
| 6. | Tawanda Zinyama | Contacting out public services In Local Authorities in Zimbabwe: The Case of Harare City Council | DPhil 2016 |
| 7. | Gwatirera Javangwe | Perspectives on Child Participation and Custody decision making and children`s reported experiences with custody decision making in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2017 |
| 8. | Charles Mutasa | “Civil Society and the African Union: A critical analysis of the policy contributions of civil society and its interactions with the African Union Commission since 2002” | DPhil 2017 |
| 9. | Witness Chikoko | Substance abuse among street children of Harare: The case of Harare Central Business District, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2017 |
| 10. | Thokozani Khupe | The informal Sector and Empowerment of women: A Case study of Women retail Traders in Flea Markets in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2017 |
| 11. | Enock Mandizadza | Indigenous Knowledge and Social Experiences on Cancer in Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Harare | DPhil 2017 |
| 12. | Edmore Mtetwa | Participating of Persons with Disabilities in the Formulation of Economic Empowerment Policies in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare | DPhil 2017 |
| 13. | Ezra Madzvivanyika | A Diagnosis of the nature and effects of tax incentives in Zimbabwe`s mining sector | DPhil 2017 |
| 14. | Lucky Bangidza | Security Sector Reforms: An examination of the relationship between state security and human security in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2017 |
| 15. | Kenneth Munyaradzi Dodzo | Patterns and Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Zimbabwe, 1999-2008 | DPhil 2018 |
| 16. | John Bowora | Collective Planning and Management of Rural Water Infrastructure in Developing Countries: A Case of Community Boreholes in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 17. | Lindiwe Mangwanya | Lives at risk: A study of Tsetse fly effects in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 18. | Carren Pindiriri | Technical efficiency, poverty, technology adaptation and farmer’s vulnerability to drought risk: Evidence from smallholder farmers in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2018 |
| 19. | Belamino Kurauone Chikwaiwa | Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence Among the Economically Active Age group 15-64 years Patients in Zimbabwe: A Study of Wilkins Hospital and its Catchment area. | DPhil 2019 |
| 20. | Smart Dumba | Modelling signalised intersections` capacity under the impact of minibus public transport in Harare, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 21. | Simbarashe Show Mazongonda | Urban informal manufacturing through the lens of planning law in Zimbabwe: city of Harare | MPhil 2019 |
| 22. | Emelder Muchadzoka Tagutanazvo | Women’s participation in water resources management institutions: The case of Guyu-Chelesa Irrigation Scheme, Gwanda, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 23. | Olga Bungu | The contributions of women in farming to the political economy of Zimbabwe: A focus on women in A1 and A2 farming models (2000-2016) | DPhil 2019 |
| 24. | Nyasha Takawira Mutsindikwa | Low income homeownership in the post-colonial city: a case study of Harare, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2019 |
| 25. | Samson Mhizha | Lived experiences and resilience pathways among street children who have gone through family reunification in Harare | DPhil 2020 |
| 26. | Andrew Chigudu | Differentiations in post-colonial urban spatial planning in Zimbabwe and Zambia | DPhil 2020 |
| 27. | Fulton Upenyu Mangwanya | Strategies of redressing colonial land imbalances in Southern Africa: Lessons | DPhil 2020 |
| 28. | Mushonga Rufaro Hamish | Integration and wealth accumulation among Nigerian migrants in Harare, Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 29. | Johannes I. Bhanye | The dynamics of migration and land entitlement among migrants in Zimbabwe’s Norton peri-urban area | DPhil 2021 |
| 30 | Owen T. Nyamwanza | Surviving rough neighbourhoods: A phenomenological study of Zimbabwean migrants in plastic view informal settlement, Pretoria, South Africa | DPhil 2021 |
| 31. | Tendai Eden Nyambiya | ‘Every Drop Counts’: An Integrated Behavioural Model-Based Study of Socio-Cognitive Factors Affecting Adults’ Motivation to Donate Blood in Harare, Zimbabwe | MPhil 2021 |
| 32. | Byron Zamasiya | Adapting to climate variability and change: farmers’ perceptions and farming practices in Hwedza district in Zimbabwe | DPhil 2021 |
| 33. | Conillious Gwatirisa | An Analysis of Policy Implementation Dynamics in Zimbabwe`s Urban Areas: A Case Study of Public Sanitary Facilities in Harare | DPhil 2021 |
| 34. | Andrew Chigudu | Differentiations in Post-Colonial Urban Spatial Planning in Zimbabwe and Zambia | DPhil 2021 |