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biomedical sciences :: Medical Physiology
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Medical Physiology is the systematic study of the normal functions of the various systems of the body, as well as to how these systems interact with one another. Because of this, the subject remains the cornerstone of medicine.
The discipline of Medical Physiology contributes substantially to the teaching of medical students and students in the professions allied to medicine. Because of its vibrant research activities, the discipline is a major source of postgraduate qualifications every year. The chief research themes are Cardiovascular Physiology, Diabetes, Reproductive Physiology and Neurophysiology.
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Head:
Dr Stefan du Plessis
Qualifications: B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D.(Stell.)
Tel: +27 21 938 9388
Fax: +27 21 938 9476
E-mail: ssdp@sun.ac.za
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» Dr Stefan du Plessis biographical description
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Contact details:
- For postgraduate positions contact Dr Hans Strijdom (jgstr@sun.ac.za)
- For physiology marks relating to the MBChB, Professions Allied to Medicine and MMed courses, departmental finances and department administration contact:
Admin Officer - Ms Sonja Alberts
Tel: +27 21 938 9384
Fax: +27 21 938 9476
E-mail: sa@sun.ac.za
- For the Department's research administration and research finances contact:
Chief Technical Officer - Ms Monica Piek
Tel: +27 21 938 9072
Fax: +27 21 938 9476
E-mail: mp2@sun.ac.za
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