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Between August 1st and 22nd, 2024, Zarqa University held several master's thesis defenses in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Saba Abu Qiyas presented her thesis titled "The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Interleukin 8 in Rheumatoid Patients," supervised by Dr. Ammar Deeb.
- Anas Abu Ali discussed his thesis "Genetic Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Methicillin-Sensitive and Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Jordanian Patients," supervised by Dr. Ayman Al-Sheikh.
- Wadd Bani Salama defended her thesis "Expression of p53 and Caspase in the Hearts of Rats with Type 1 Diabetes," supervised by Dr. Kawthar Amawi.
- Amer Zaarir presented his thesis "The Relationship Between Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection and the Presence of Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) in Jordanian Patients," supervised by Dr. Khaled Al-Qaaoud.
- Aseel Al-Hussein titled her thesis "Detection of the BP 30 Mutation in the LMP1 Oncogene as a Potential Diagnostic Biomarker and Prognostic Indicator in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Patients in Jordan," supervised by Dr. Khaled Al-Qaaoud.
- Yaqeen Al-Rujoub discussed her thesis "Molecular Detection of the LMP1 Xhol Genetic Biomarker in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Among Jordanian Patients as a Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Indicator," supervised by Dr. Khaled Al-Qaaoud.
- Abdullah Abu Awwad defended his thesis "Epidemiological Distribution and Molecular Characterization of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli and Their Antibiotic Resistance Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections in Jordanian Hospitals," supervised by Dr. Ayman Al-Sheikh.
- Abdullah Al-Omleh presented his thesis "Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Strains Isolated from Patients with and without Sepsis in Jordanian Hospitals," supervised by Dr. Ayman Al-Sheikh.
- Hussein Al-Maaytah discussed his thesis "The Role of Genetic Mutations in the Glutathione Peroxidase-1 (1050450) and Myeloperoxidase (2333227) Genes in the Risk of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," supervised by Dr. Tareq Al-Ramadneh.
- Taqwa Al-Zayoud titled her thesis "The Relationship Between Mutations in the Catalase Gene (1001179 and 7943316) and the Risk of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," supervised by Dr. Kawthar Amawi.
- Raghad Al-Shanabla presented her thesis "Epidemiological Distribution, Molecular Characteristics, and Antibiotic Resistance of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Urinary Tract Infections in Jordanian Hospitals," supervised by Dr. Ayman Al-Sheikh.
- Iman Abu Shoura discussed her thesis "Exploring the Relationship Between Magnesium Supplements, Blood Glucose Levels, and Insulin Resistance in Diabetic and At-Risk Rats and the Immunohistochemical Analysis of Infiltrated Immune Proteins in Liver Tissues," supervised by Dr. Kawthar Amawi.
- Seif Al-Awaysha defended his thesis "The Relationship Between Genetic Diversity in Glutathione S-Transferase M1, B1, T1 Genes, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," supervised by Dr. Hashem Abu Huraira.
- Mona Al-Khuzam presented her thesis "Evaluation of the Effect of Ephedra Combined with Piperacillin Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using a Molecular Biology Approach," supervised by Dr. Hashem Abu Huraira.
- Rama Al-Heshash titled her thesis "The Role of Vitamin D and Interleukin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome," supervised by Dr. Ammar Deeb.
- Ghina Al-Saraira discussed her thesis "Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Against Commonly Used Antimicrobial Agents Across Private Sector Laboratories," supervised by Dr. Rania Al-Qaroum.
- Alaa Adel presented her thesis "Enhancing Antibiotic Efficacy: A Study on the Synergistic Effect of Ciprofloxacin and Salvadora Persica Extract Against Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Its Impact on Gene Expression," supervised by Dr. Hashem Abu Huraira.