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Zalina Nusee

Academic Qualifications

  • 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
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Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacology ~ Medical Pharmacology - General Obstetrics & Gynaecology


Teaching Responsibilities


CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY I 2025/2026
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY II 2025/2026
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY III 2025/2026
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY IV 2025/2026
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES II 2025/2026


Supervision


Exploring The Alignment Of Medical (Figo 2018) Criteria And Islamic Rulings In Defining Menstruation Among Reproductive-Aged Women In Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Temerloh.
Master Completed 2026 Main Supervisor
Comparison Of Fetal Biacromial Idameter In Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Pregnancies At Similar Gestational Age In Hospital Ampang.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Tbd.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
A Study Of Lochia Pattern And Its Associated Factors.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Integration Of Mental Health Screening As Standard Care Within 24 Hours Postpartum: Impact On Maternal Satisfaction And Quality Of Life..
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
To Be Determined.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
To Be Determined.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Effect Of Male Vaping On Embryo Morphokinetics And Kidscore Outcomes In Ivf/Icsi Cycles.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
No data
On-Going
2025 - Present OUTCOME OF Er:YAG LASER THERAPY AND PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE THERAPY IN MILD AND MODERATE STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE


Awards & 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


Articles

2025 Comparison of short-term outcome between modified extraperitoneal uterosacral ligament fixation (MEUSL) and sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSF) for apical vaginal support. European Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 7 (2) pp. 14-18
2025 Prevalence and perinatal outcomes of group B streptococcus positive mothers in a University Hospital in Pahang, Malaysia. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 24 (01) pp. 128-134
2023 A scoping review of female genital mutilation and its effects on sexual function and sexual satisfaction. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 22 (4) pp. 3-15
2023 Knowledge, attitude and practice towards pelvic floor muscle training among childbearing women. Archivio Italiano de Urologia & Andrologia, 95 (2) pp. 108-111
2022 The bleeding umbilicus: An uncommon presentation of endometriosis. Medical Journal Malaysia, 77 (1) pp. 132-134
2021 A review: understanding urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle training among childbearing women. International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled, 12 () pp. 26-29
2021 Perineal injury and its association with postpartum sexual dysfunction among first delivery women. European Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2 (3) pp. 34-39
2020 Overt and covert postpartum urinary retention, risk factors and complications. EJMED, European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2 (4) pp. 1-5
2020 Validation of the Malay version of the p-QOL questionnaire. International Urogynecology Journal, Online First () pp. 1-6
2019 Non-descent vaginal hysterectomy: should all hysterectomies for benign conditions be performed vaginally?. CONNECT, 2018/2019 (Council Issue 6) pp. 16-17
2018 Induction of labour using foley catheter: traction versus non traction technique, a randomized prospective study.. The Journal of Medical Research, () pp. 258-262
2016 A retrospective review of 25 cases of lethal fetal anomalies. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 15 (1) pp. 19-23
2016 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) among women attending gynaecology clinic and its effect on their social life. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 15 (1) pp. 97-102
2016 Translation and validation of Bahasa Malaysia version of Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) and Incontinence Impact Quality of Life Questionnaires (IIQ-7), a cross sectional study . Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , 23 (3 (May-June)) pp. 57-63
2015 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) among women attending gynaecology clinic and its effect on their social life . The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 14 (Supp.) pp. 4-5
2015 Predictors for de novo stress urinary incontinence following extensive pelvic reconstructive surgery. International Urogynaecology Journal, 26 (9) pp. 1313-1319
2015 The effects of maternal serum lipid on maternal blood pressure and fetal birth weight: a prospective cohort study. Gynecology & Obstetrics, 5 (2) pp. 1000276-1
2014 Is portable three-dimensional ultrasound a valid technique for measurement of postpartum urinary bladder volume?. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 53 () pp. 12-16
2014 Second-trimester uterine rupture: lessons learnt. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , 21 (4) pp. 61-65
2014 Third/ fourth degree perineal tear: does anorectal symptoms correlate with manometry and endo-anal scan result?. An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 121 () pp. 227-227
2013 Knowledge, perception and attitude among pregnant mothers towards ibadah. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 12 (2) pp.
2013 Patient-reported outcomes of retropubic versus trans-obturator mid-urethral slings for urinary stress incontinence: the Malaysian experience. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 12 (2) pp. 33-38
2012 Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix in monochorionic twin: is it significant?. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 19 (3) pp. 69-73
2012 Maternal outcome of prenatally diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies: a year review. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 119 (3) pp. S713-S713
2012 Overt and covert postpartum urinary retention, risk factors and complications - a cohort study at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119 (SuppS1) pp. 109-110
2012 The effects of maternal body mass index (BMI) on the pregnancy outcome among primigravida who delivered at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 119 (Oct.) pp. 37
2011 Bladder scan vs urethral catheterization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (21) pp. 41-42
2011 Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)among young age medical population. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 10 (1) pp. 7-15
2011 Second trimester uterine rupture: lesson learned. Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (21) pp. 78-79
2011 Transobsturator tape (TOT) procedure: the Ipoh experience . Journal of University of Malaya Medical Center, 14 (1) pp. 10-20
2011 Uterine inversion with massive uterovaginal prolapse multiple bladder stones . Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 37 (6) pp. 633-635
2010 Repeated endoscopic excision of an eroding calcified mesh sling-continued follow-up is required. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 17 (3) pp. 383-385
Conference or Workshop Items

2022 Micronutrient levels in healthy term pregnant mothers and their newborns during the Covid-19 pandemic era. In: The 15th Putrajaya International Conference on Children, Women, Elderly and Persons with Disabilities 2022,
2021 A cohort study on obstetric outcome of obese primigravida with spontaneous onset of labour at term. In: Medical Research Symposium 2021,
2021 A six years review of placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder in a tertiary referral Hospital. In: Virtual Medical Research Symposium 2021,
2019 Non descend vaginal hysterectomy (NDVH) for benign gynecological conditions. In: 2019 Frontier in Gynaecological Minimal Invasive Treatment,
2019 Non descent vaginal hysterectomy (NDVH)for benign gyneacological conditions. In: 12th National Urogynaecology Symposium 2019,
2019 Pelvic organ prolapse vaginal or cesarean childbirth. Does it matter?. In: 12th National Urogynaecology Symposium 2019,
2019 Recurrent vault prolapse. In: IUGA 44th Annual Meeting and AUGS PFD Week 2019,
2019 The new design of the mechanical individual labour kit' "Clover Set". In: Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (IIDEX) 2019,
2018 Cerebroplacental Ratio (CPR) as predictor of perinatal outcome in induction of labour. In: 25th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia,
2018 Extraperitoneal high uterosacral ligament fixation for apical support.. In: Where Technology,Evidence & Skills Meet,
2018 Pelvic organ prolapse with LUTS.. In: IUGA 43rd Annual Meeting 2018,
2018 Pessary treatment; pelvic organ prolapse. In: APUGA-MUGS Precongress Workshop & Joint Conference 2018,
2018 The efficacy of modified Viennese manual perineal protection (VMPP) at second stage of labour. In: IUGA 43rd Annual Meeting 2018,
2018 Treating women with urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. In: Medical Research Symposium 2018,
2017 Development of a model to predict chance of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: a prospective cross sectional study. In: 24th Regional Congress of Perinatal Society of Malaysia,
2017 Induction of labour using foley catheter: traction versus no traction a randomized prospective study.. In: 25th Congress of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia,
2017 The outcome of transpelvic magnetic stimulation (TPMS) in treating women with urinary incontinence and overactive bladder : a prospective observational study. In: 25th Congress of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia,
2016 A prospective study of caesarean section for foetal distress: Relation with umbilical cord arterial blood gases and neonatal outcome. In: 12th Asia Pasific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine 2016,
2016 Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In: IUGA Regional Symposium,
2016 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. In: 12th Asia Pasific Congress in Maternal Fetal Medicine 2016,
2015 Pelvic floor muscle training; a robust evidence base. In: Female Urology: Pelvic Floor Conference and ICS Joint Meeting,
2014 The effect of maternal serum lipid on maternal blood pressure and fetal birth weight. A prospective Cohort Study at maternal child health centre. In: 20th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI) 2014,
2014 Third/fourth degree perineal tear: does anorectal symptoms correlate with manometry and endo-anal scan result? . In: The 20th World Congress in Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI),
2012 Maternal outcome of prenatally diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies: a year review. In: XXth World Wide International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
2012 Pregnancy and pelvic organ prolapse: ‘Is requested caesarean section to prevent pelvic organ prolapse justified?. In: 4th Pan-Asian Urogynecologic Association (PAUGA) Meeting,
2012 Stress urinary incontinence & conservative management. In: IUGA Exchange Program,
2011 Bladder scan vs urethral cathetarization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume. In: 21st congress of the Obstetrician and Gynaecological society of Malaysia In collaboration with the Institute of O& G. Royal College Ireland,
2011 Second trimester uterine rupture: lesson learned. In: 21st Congress of the Obstetrical and Gyeaecological Society of Malaysia,
Books

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 Sections

2023 The association of anthropometric characteristics, hormonal alterations and ovarian volume with polycystic ovarian syndrome. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: , pp. 109-121