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Continue reading →: Variation in draining patterns of right pulmonary veins at the hilum and ananatomical classification
by Mandisa Mabaso Introduction The Pulmonary veins transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. They are mainly located in the interlobular septa and drain each bronchopulmonary segment on the anterior surface of the bronchus. In addition, veins run between the segments, mediastinal, and fissural…
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Continue reading →: My journey as a biomedical forensic science student
by Pebetse Maimela My journey through my honours Biomedical Forensic Science degree has been nothing short of eye- opening and fascinating. From the moment I first walked into the laboratory, I knew that I was embarking on a path that would challenge me both intellectually and emotionally. One of the…
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Continue reading →: Conquering Self-Doubt: A Journey of Strength and Unity
by Brittany Carstens When I recall the start of my honour’s week, a rush of emotions sweeps over me – the smell of intimidation, the touch of fear and anxiety, the sound of keyboards clicking, and the sight of peers who seemed to have it all together. I felt like…
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Continue reading →: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
by Dineo Madikgetla I vividly recall the day I received the acceptance letter from this institution. It was a crucial moment, one that forced me to make a difficult choice between this institution and the one I was currently attending. The decision weighed heavily on my mind until I recalled…
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Continue reading →: Charting My Course: A Year of Contemplation, Coffee and Craziness
by Waheed Amanjee As I reflect on the journey of 2023, I find myself standing at a crossroads of immense proportions, a junction where my passion for clinical medicine and research converges. This year was not just about academic pursuits; it was a year of introspection, of confronting fears, and…
