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Academic Qualification
- Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Doctor of Medicine - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Zalina Nusee (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
drzalina@iium.edu.my
4618
Expert Profile
Dr Zalina started her housemanship training at Hospital University Malaya (UM), in Jan 1990 after completing her undergraduate study at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She was a medical officer in the Surgery,Orthopedic and Anaesthesia unit at Hospital T. A. Afzan (HTAA) from 1990 to 1993. In June 1993, she continued her studies in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at UKM. Dr Zalina returned to HTAA in 1998 as a clinical specialis, then transferred to Hospital Mentakab to lead the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department.
She joined private practice in 2000 and after three years serving the Kuantan Medical Centre for three years, Dr Zalina decided to gain more experience outside the country. She received overwhelming support and recognition from the Omani people as well as other expatriates during her service at the Muscat Private Hospital, Oman (MPH). She was a consultant obstetrician gynecologist for three years at MPH. Five years later (2013), she went back to Oman and worked as a senior consultant at the Royal Hospital for a year.
Because of family commitment and desire to share and expand her knowledge, she returned to Malaysia and joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on 2nd July 2007. Urogynaecology is the field that she wanted to venture since her undergraduate days. She was given the opportunity to do subspecialty training in year 2009 and the training involved both local (Hospital Sultanah Zahirah, Ipoh) as well as oversea hospital (Chang Gung Memorial University, Linkou, Taiwan). She had done the attachment in management of vasico-vaginal fistula at Kasturba Govt Hospital, Chennai India. She had an exposure to Urogyn laparoscopic procedures at Chinese Medical Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
She completed her subspecialty training in 2010 and started the Urogynaecology unit at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She became an active member of Urogynaecology society locally (MUG) as well as international level (PAUGA and IUGA). She was appointed as Urogynaecology subspecialty committee in 2011 by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to represent the university in Malaysia. She is also one of the committee members of the Malaysian Urogyn Association. She is active in organizing national urogyn workshops and conferences and is an active speaker for local conferences and has received invitations as international speaker.
Since the establishment of post graduate programme at IIUM, she is actively involved in clinical and research supervision of the students. Currently, she is the post graduate clinical co- coordinator for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She is also supervising the fellowship trainees in Urogynaecology from MOH. Research is part of her duties and she had published articles in various journals.
Dr. Zalina is also active in community service. She has conducted several health talks for the public as well done community services with MERCY Malaysia and IMAM.
She joined private practice in 2000 and after three years serving the Kuantan Medical Centre for three years, Dr Zalina decided to gain more experience outside the country. She received overwhelming support and recognition from the Omani people as well as other expatriates during her service at the Muscat Private Hospital, Oman (MPH). She was a consultant obstetrician gynecologist for three years at MPH. Five years later (2013), she went back to Oman and worked as a senior consultant at the Royal Hospital for a year.
Because of family commitment and desire to share and expand her knowledge, she returned to Malaysia and joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on 2nd July 2007. Urogynaecology is the field that she wanted to venture since her undergraduate days. She was given the opportunity to do subspecialty training in year 2009 and the training involved both local (Hospital Sultanah Zahirah, Ipoh) as well as oversea hospital (Chang Gung Memorial University, Linkou, Taiwan). She had done the attachment in management of vasico-vaginal fistula at Kasturba Govt Hospital, Chennai India. She had an exposure to Urogyn laparoscopic procedures at Chinese Medical Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
She completed her subspecialty training in 2010 and started the Urogynaecology unit at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She became an active member of Urogynaecology society locally (MUG) as well as international level (PAUGA and IUGA). She was appointed as Urogynaecology subspecialty committee in 2011 by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to represent the university in Malaysia. She is also one of the committee members of the Malaysian Urogyn Association. She is active in organizing national urogyn workshops and conferences and is an active speaker for local conferences and has received invitations as international speaker.
Since the establishment of post graduate programme at IIUM, she is actively involved in clinical and research supervision of the students. Currently, she is the post graduate clinical co- coordinator for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She is also supervising the fellowship trainees in Urogynaecology from MOH. Research is part of her duties and she had published articles in various journals.
Dr. Zalina is also active in community service. She has conducted several health talks for the public as well done community services with MERCY Malaysia and IMAM.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacology ~ Medical Pharmacology - General Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Teaching Responsibilities
Clinical Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynaecology II | 2021/2022 |
Clinical Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynaecology III | 2021/2022 |
Clinical Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynaecology IV | 2021/2022 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY I | 2021/2022 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY I | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY III | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY IV | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
ELEMENTARY CLINIC | 2021/2022 |
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
Supervision
Determining Fatrat Al-Ṭuhr (The State Of Purity) And Its Juristic Effects From Maqasidic And Medical Perspective.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Prevalence And Perinatal Outcomes Of Group B Streptococcus Positive Mother
In A University Hospital In Pahang, Malaysia
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Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Prevalence Of Anal Incontinence And Its Association With Sonographic Residual Defects And Severity Of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (Oasis): A Retrospective Data Analysis.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Prevalence Of Anal Incontinence And Its Association With Sonographic Residual Defects And Severity Of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (Oasis): A Retrospective Data Analysis.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Knowledge, Attitude And Practices On Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Towards Reducing Urinary Incontinence Among Childbearing Women.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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A 5 Year Review Of Levator Ani Trauma And Hiatal Ballooning And Its Effect On Quality Of Life Following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (Oasis).
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Short Term Outcome Of Modified Extraperitoneal Uterosacral Ligament Fixation (Meusl) Versus Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation (Ssf) In Apical Support.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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New Design Of Self-Insertion Vaginal Ring Pessary For Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Uterine Fibroid In Pregnancy, A Case Series And Literature Review.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Factors Influencing Compliance To Vte Prophylaxis Among Post Caesarean Patient In Maternity Unit Hrpb.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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The Association Of Anthropometric Characteristics, Hormonal Alteration And Ovarian Volume In Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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A Review Of Haematological Malignancy In Pregnancy.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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A Prospective Observational Study To Assess The Efficacy Of Oral Progestogen In Patients With First Trimester Threatened Miscarriage.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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The Association Of Ghrelin And Leptin In Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Sexual Dysfunction Among Postpartum Women In Relation To Different Modes Of Delivery In Kuantan.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Postpartum Depressive Disorders In Different Modes Of Delivery In Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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A Prospective Randomised Control Study On Labour Performance With Dates Consumption.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Induction Of Labour Using Foley Catheter: Traction Versus No Traction, A Randomised Controlled Trial At Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan
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Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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The Efficacy Of Modified Viennese Manual Perineal Protection (Vmpp) Versus Conventional Technique In Perineal Protection At Second Stage Of Labour: A Randomize Case Control Study..
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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The Efficacy Of Modified Viennese Manual Perineal Protection (Vmpp) Versus Conventional Technique In Perineal Protection At Second Stage Of Labour: A Randomize Case Control Study..
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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The Outcome Of Prostaglandin Induction Of Labour In Women With Previous Scar : A Prospective Cross Sectional Study At Tertiary Hospital.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts) : Prevalence, Severity And Its Associated Factors Among Women Attending Gynaecology Clinic At Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Duration Of Precious Caesarean Section And Delivery : Does It Make Any Difference?..
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Malay Validation Of Urogenital Distress Inventory (Udi-6) And Incontinence Impact Quality Of Life Questionnaires (Iiq-7), A Multicentre Cross Sectional.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Cervical Cerclage In Hsnz: 5 Years Review.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Retrospective Study On The Successful Rate Of Induction Of Labour With Foley Catheter In Relation To Cervical Profile In Tertiary Centre.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Instrumental Delivery - Maternal & Fetal Outcomes (Follow Up 6 Months Postpartum).
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Novel Labour Induction Device Using Natural Rubber Latex: Phase 2 Studv.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Birthing Pant: Patients Satisfaction And Medical Safety At Tertiary Hospital..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Prevalence Of Occult Oasis In Women Post Instrumental Deliveries In Pahang..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Long Term Outcome Of Vaginal Pessary In Pelvic Organ Prolapse; An Ambispective Study..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes On Dual Trigger(Combination Of
Gnrha+Hcg) Vs Single (Gnrha) Trigger In Ivf-Icsi Cvcle Amonq Normal Responders.
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Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Outcome Of Children Born With Micronutrients Deficiency.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2023 | Group B Streptococcus Screning; Prevalence, Perinatal Outcomes, Tests Agreement And Patient Acceptance |
2021 - 2023 | Maternal Nad New Born Serum Level Of Micronutrients At Birth: A Cross Sectional Study |
2019 - 2022 | THE ASSOCIATION OF ANTROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS, HORMONAL ALTERATION AND OVARIAN VOLUME IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME |
2019 - 2023 | A new screening scale for developing Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Package in Optimizing Women?s Health in the Community: The Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence. |
2011 - 2015 | RU 2011 -Maternal Body Mass Index (BMI) and Pregnancy Outcome among primigravidan at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan. |
2011 - 2016 | Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tear, Outcome and Correlation Between Clinical Manifestation With Manometry and Endo-Anal Scan Result |
2010 - 2013 | Covert And Overt Post Partum Urinary Retention, Risk Factors And Outcome |
2010 - 2012 | Bladder Scan VS Urethral Cathertization in Measurement of Immediate Post Partum Bladder Volume |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Nari Balloon: Latex Innovation in Uterine Tamponade for Postpartum Haemorrhage |
2021 - Present | Group B Streptococcus Screening : Prevalence, Perinatal Outcomes, Tests Agreement and Patient Acceptance |
2021 - Present | Maternal and New Born Serum Level of Micronutrient at Birth : A Cross Sectional Study |
2021 - Present | Clitoral Hood Anatomical, Variation and Its Relation to Clitoral Hood Adhesion, Clitoral Discharge, Sexual Satisfan and Female Circumcision |
Award & Recognition
15 Sep, 2019 | Gold Medal - invention,innovation & design Exposition 2019 | National |
07 Jul, 2018 | Ten best Obstetrics Oral Presentation - Obstetrics & Gynecology Society Malaysia | National |
16 Jun, 2018 | Best Poster Award - Others | National |
18 Jun, 2017 | Best Paper Award - Others | National |
19 Jul, 2014 | Silver Medal - Obstetrics &Gynecology Society Malaysia | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2021 | Handbook of vaginal pessary for pelvic organ prolapse.. Zalina Nusee, ISBN: |
2020 | Guide for young and future doctors; pelvic organ prolapse. Aisya Medic Book Store, ISBN: |
2017 | Induction of labour with Prostaglandin in previous scar. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-728-6 |
2017 | Interdelivery intervals for a vaginal birth after caesarean delivery. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-736-1 |
2017 | Interdelivery intervals for a vaginal birth after delivery. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674187361 |
2017 | Modified Viennese (VMPP) technique for perineal protection during labour. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-729-3 |
Book Section
2023 | The association of anthropometric characteristics, hormonal alterations and ovarian volume with polycystic ovarian syndrome. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: , pp. 109-121 |