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Dr. Tarig Hakim Merghani Hakim

Associate Dean – Basic Sciences & Professor - Physiology

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Education Qualifications
  • PhD (Physiology) 2010, University of Khartoum, Sudan
  • FCCP (Respiratory Medicine), 2010, American College of Chest Physicians, USA
  • MD (Respiratory Medicine)  2005, Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Sudan
  • MSc (Physiology) 2002, University of Khartoum, Sudan
  • MBBS 1996, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Experience
  • Associate Dean of Basic Sciences, RAKCOMS, RAKMHSU, UAE. 2019 till date.
  • Professor of Physiology, RAK COMS, RAKMHSU, UAE. 2017 till date.
  • Associate Professor, University of Tabuk, KSA. 2012 -2017
  • Assistant Professor, University of Khartoum, Sudan. 2005 - 2012
  • Lecturer, University of Khartoum, Sudan. 2002 - 2005
Courses Taught
  • Physiology (DPH 126)
  • Human Physiology (PHP 204)
  • Foundation (MFM118)
  • Hematology and Immnunology (MHI 119)
  • Gastrintestinal system (MGN 218) 
  • Cardiovascular system (MCV 118)
  • Cell Biology (MCB 103)
  • Clinical skills (211)
  • Clinical skills (222)
  • Health and Nutrition (203)
  • Human Biology (1111)
  • Respiratory system (215)
  • Neurology and Behavioral Sciences (MNB 219)
Publications
  • Description of Medical Students' Behavioral, Cognitive, and Psychological Engagement with Faculty Online Teaching Styles. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2024;15:121-132. 
  • Nutritional status and patterns of anemia in Sudanese adult patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis: A cross sectional study. Int J Mycobacteriol 2023;12:73-6
  • Real-life scenario blended teaching approach for nurturing inquisitive learning of central nervous system in medical students. Adv Physiol Educ 2023; 47: 124–138
  • Faculty and Students’ Perceptions About Online Teaching Styles of Faculty in Large Group Lectures. Advances in Medical Education and Practice 2022; :13 1261–1266
  • The Prevalence and Pathophysiology of Chemical Sense Disorder Caused by the Novel Coronavirus. Front. Public Health 10:839182. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.839182
  • Appraisal of a novel pedagogical approach to demonstrating neuromuscular transmission to medical students. Adv Physiol Educ 2021;45:580–588.
  • The predictive values of bronchodilator reversibility indicators in asthmatic patients with non-obstructive patterns of spirometry. European Respiratory Journal 2019; 54 (suppl 63) PA1126.DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2019.PA1126
  • Evaluation of CD38 expression in Sudanese patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. BMC research notes 2018; 11:815. DOI:10.1186/s13104-018-3926-0 
  • ZAP-70 Expression in B-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Sudanese Patients. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences 2018; 13(4): 230–239. DOI: 10.18502/sjms.v13i4.3593 
  • Evaluation of the Metabolic Indicators in Obese Diabetic Patients: A Case-Control Study. Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal 2017; 2(3):1-5.  DOI: 10.19080/APBIJ.2017.02.555587
  • Mild respiratory symptoms in asthmatic patients might not be due to bronchoconstriction. J Fam Community Med 2017;24:102-5
  • The quality of the educational environment in a medical college in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medical Education 2017; 8:128-132. DOI: 10.5116/ijme.58ce.55d2
  • Histopathological Features of Methotrexate Induced Pulmonary Lesions in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2017; 15; 5(2):266-270. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.049 
  • The influence of demographic and psychosocial factors on the intensity of pain among chronic patients receiving home-based nursing care. Indian J Palliat Care 2016; 22(3):362-5.
  • Prediction of basal metabolic rate in overweight/obese and non-obese subjects and its relation to pulmonary function tests. BMC Research Notes 2015;8:353. DOI 10.1186/s13104-015-1320-8.
  • A preliminary plan for developing a summer course on practical research engagement for medical students at Tabuk University. Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences 2015;10(1):79-81.
  • Premature discharge of asthmatic patients from hospital: a prompt action is needed. SMJ 2014;50(1):20-25.
  • Pattern of Endoscopic Findings of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Omdurman Teaching Hospital, Sudan. Sudan JMS 2014;9(2):71-74.37
  • The spectra of selected functional gastrointestinal disorders in Sudanese university students according to the Rome III criteria. SJMS 2014; 9(1):21-26.
  • Plasma TNF-α in obese patients with diabetes and its relation to resting metabolic rate. Diabetology J 2014;1:3.
  • Resting metabolic rate in obese diabetic and obese non-diabetic subjects and its relation to glycaemic control. BMC Research Notes 2013; 6:382.
  • The relationship between regular second-hand smoke exposure at home and indicators of lung function in healthy school boys in Khartoum. Tobacco Control 2013;22:315-318.
  • Effects of gum Arabic ingestion on body mass index and body fat percentage in healthy adult females: two-arm randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind trial. Nutr J. 2012 Dec 15;11(1):111.
  • Non obstructive patterns of spirometry among obese patients presenting with symptoms and signs of mild to moderate asthma. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences 2012; 7(3):141-146.
  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Tobacco consumption among Khartoum University Medical Students in the Year 2010. Sudan Med Journal 2012; 48(1):37-43.
  • Changes in plasma IL4, TNFα and CRP in response to regular passive smoking at home among healthy school children in Khartoum, Sudan. African Health Sciences 2012; 12(1):41-47.
Books
  • Author of: The Core of Medical Physiology- Volume 1 - Khartoum University printing press, (ISBN: 99942-840-8-8)- 1st edition 2006, 2nd edition 2008, 3rd edition 2010, 4th edition 2013, 5th edition 2021
  • Author of: The Core of Medical Physiology- Volume 2 - Khartoum University printing press, (ISBN: 978-99942-880-6-5)- 1st edition 2008, 2nd edition 2011, 3rd edition 2013, 4th edition 2021
  • First Author of: Physiology Key Concepts- Middle East for Publishing and Distribution, (ISBN: 978-977-86894-3-3)- 1st edition 2024 
  • Author of: Basic Human Physiology for students of Allied Medical Sciences- Khartoum University printing press, (ISBN: 978-99942-842-9-0)- 1st edition 2007 
  • First Author of: أساسيات علم وظائف الأعضاء- Khartoum University printing press, (ISBN:978-99942-904-0-6 )- 1st edition 2008 
  • First Author of: Adverse Health Effects of Passive Smoking - LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)(ISBN: 978-3-659-15723-3), - 1st edition 2012