Mpofana, Nomakhosi
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| 1 | 2025 | Anti-tyrosinase and radical scavenging activities of selected cassipourea plants and isolated 7-methoxygeranin a: traditional use as skin lighteners | Mpofana, Nomakhosi ; Paulse, Michael ; Yalo, Masande ; Dlova, Ncoza ; Hussein, Ahmed ; Lanrewaju, Adedayo Ayodeji ; LUKMAN, HALIMAT YUSUF ; Aribisala, Jamiu ; Rautenbach, Fanie ; Marnewick, Jeanine L ; Sabiu, Saheed |
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Full Name
Mpofana, Nomakhosi
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Khosi
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Biography
Dr Nomakhosi (Khosi) Mpofana is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Somatology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa. She holds a Master's from the University of Johannesburg and a PhD in Medicine (Dermatology) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Public Health.
Her expertise spans Somatology, Clinical Dermatology, Public Health, and African Traditional Medicine. Her research focuses on medicinal plants, dermatological conditions, wound healing, healthy ageing, skin rejuvenation, and evidence-based wellness interventions, with a particular emphasis on improving health outcomes for African populations. By integrating indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary scientific approaches, her work aims to develop safe, effective, and culturally responsive skincare and wellness solutions, particularly for individuals with darker skin tones. Supported by funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP), she has advanced research on indigenous medicinal plants and their applications in skin health and well-being.
Dr Mpofana is also a strong advocate for equitable and inclusive health sciences education. Through translingual initiatives, she promotes multilingual communication in teaching and learning to enhance culturally competent healthcare practices and improve student engagement across diverse linguistic contexts. Her scholarly work is characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, postgraduate research development, and a commitment to ethical, innovative, and impactful research. She has published extensively in leading international peer-reviewed journals, has successfully supervised and mentored Master's and PhD students, and collaborates across disciplines to advance skin health, public health, indigenous knowledge systems, and biodiversity conservation. She actively contributes to professional organisations that promote African medicinal plants and supports the scientific validation, ethical application, and sustainable innovation of traditional knowledge.
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