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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
Intrapartum Ultrasound During Assisted Vaginal Delivery: The Impact On Maternal And Neonatal Delivery Outcomes In Htaa .
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Prevalence Of Sga Neonates Among Women With Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Or Preeclampsia With Abnormal Third Trimester Uterine Artery Doppler In A Malaysian Tertiary Centre.
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