Vhuthuhawe Madzinge-Thomas, Ph.D.
Biography
Vhuthuhawe Madzinge, born and raised in South Africa, pursued her studies in Biomedical Sciences with a heavy interest in conducting research. Her research interest led her to discover her gift and desire to teach. While pursuing her graduate studies she eagerly pursued both research and teaching, with the sole purpose of developing effective ways of teaching. She has experience teaching genetics, nursing microbiology, anatomy, and physiology labs. She currently teaches anatomy, physiology, and general biology labs. Her strong desire to be where God wants her to be and please Him in everything she does has led her to pursue this career with zeal and confidence in His sustenance.
Courses Taught
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BIOL 301L – Genetics Lab
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BIOL 204 – Nursing Microbiology Lab
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BIOL 213 – Anatomy and Physiology Lab and Lecture
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Graduate Physiology Lab
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Graduate Anatomy Lab
Research Interests
- Insulin Resistance
- Heart Rate Variability
- The effects of caffeine on muscles
Presentations
The possible sequential modification of IRS1
Awarded 1st Place in Basic Research
Awarded 1st Place in People’s Choice
Liberty University’s Research Week
Presented April 2022
Low dose caffeine consumption improves power output, reduces fatigability and cardiovascular strain during anaerobic exercise
Awarded 1st Place in Applied Research
Liberty University’s Research Week
Presented April 2019
Understanding the mechanisms of the protective effects of caffeine in cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
Award 2nd Place in Applied Research
Liberty University’s Research Week
Presented April 2019
Caffeine consumption attenuates the cardioprotective events of the dive reflex.
Awarded 2nd Place in Applied Research
Virginia Academy of Science
Presented May 2019
Effects of caffeine on heart rate variability (HRV) at high altitude
Awarded 1st Place in Applied Research
Liberty University’s Research Week
Presented April 2018
The study of the colonization of Escherichia Coli in the gastrointestinal tract
Virginia Academy of Science
Presented November 2015