MIHI currently supervisors Masters' and PhD students across multiple areas of interest.
MIHI also host summer studentships to support the development of responsive Māori health research and researchers.
PhD and Masters' students
| Student's Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | Other Supervisor(s) | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Thomas | PhD | Wheeler, J | Pitama, S | Expected Dec 2024 |
| Amanda Landers | PhD | Beckett, L | Pitama, S and Palmer, S | Expected Dec 2023 |
| Karen Keelan | PhD | Lacey, C | Pitama, S and Wilkinson, T | Expected Dec 2022 |
| Tracy Haitana | PhD | Lacey, C | Pitama, S | Expected Dec 2021 |
| Christina McKercher | PhD | Signal, L | Able, G and Lacey, C | Expected Dec 2021 |
| Jennifer Woolett | PhD | Wilkinson, T | Abel, G and Pitama, S | Expected Dec 2021 |
| Tania Huria | PhD | Beckert, L | Palmer, S and Pitama, S | Expected Dec 2021 |
| Cassandra Staps | MHsc | Crowe, M | Lacey, C | December 2018 |
| Andre McLachan | PhD | Adamson, S | Schroder, R.& Pitama, S | December 2019 |
| Lynere Wilson | PhD | Crowe, M | Lacey, C | April 2016 |
| Jarom Armstrong | MHSc | Lacey, C | Huria, T | June 2015 |
| Karen Keelan | MHSc | Lacey, C | Dec 2012 | |
| Naomi Gough | MPH | Thompson, L | Huria, T (advisory capacity only) | Dec 2012 |
| Allamanda Faatoese | PhD | Cameron, V | Pitama, S (advisory capacity only) | Dec 2011 |
| Jennifer Reid | PhD | Barnett, P | Pitama, S (advisory capacity only) | Dec 2011 |
| Tania Huria | MPH | Pitama, S | Robertson, P | July 2009 |
| Michelle McMillian | MPH | Pitama, S | Robertson, P | Dec 2008 |
| Laura Aielone | MPH | Abel, G | Pitama, S | Dec 2008 |
| Tracy Haitana | MSC | Rutledge, J | Pitama, S | Dec 2006 |
| Ramon Pink | MPH | Pitama, S | Baxter, J | Dec 2004 |
| Jessica Brady | MPH | Brunton, C | Pitama, S | Dec 2003 |
| Melanie Sargent | MPH | Pitama, S | Baxter, J | Dec 2002 |
| Barbara Bee | MPH | Gower, S | Pitama, S | Dec 2002 |
Summer studentships
2019/2020
Student: Chloe Fuge
Title: A snapshot of the use of aids in smoking cessation in different populations
Supervisor: Jonathon Amos and A/Prof Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: MIHI
Student: Braydan Martin
Title: An investigation of the oral health of Canterbury patients with rheumatic fever
Supervisor: Dr Melissa Kerdemelidis and A/Prof Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: MIHI
Student: Courtney O'Sullivan
Title: Enabling Hauora Māori responsiveness through Te Reo Māori
Supervisor: Dr Maia Melbourne-Wilcox and A/Prof Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: Poutama Ara Rau, University of Otago Research Theme
Student: Toriana Murray
Title: Vape to quit – one year on
Supervisor: Professor Lutz Beckert and A/Prof Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: Pegasus Health
2018/2019
Student: Reuben Katene
Title: Māori experience of Anesthesia in the perioperative setting: A pilot study of research methodology.
Supervisor: Dr Courtney Thomas, Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: MIHI
Student: Braydan Martin and Reuben Katene
Title: The UOC Hauora Māori curriculum: it's pedagogy and application to other disciplines.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: Poutama Ara Rau, University of Otago Research Theme
Student: Josie Nicholas-McAnergney
Title: Kidney transplantation assessment in Canterbury
Supervisor: Professor Suetonia Palmer, Dr Nick Cross and Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama,
Sponsor: MIHI, CDHB
Student: Jimi McMillan
Title: Evaluation of a postgraduate online learning forum
Supervisor: Christina McKerchar
Sponsor: MIHI
2017/2018
Student: Miriarangi Kapa
Title: Understanding the modifiable factors contributing to acute hospital admissions for Nurse Maude's Maori Clients
Supervisor: Tania Huria and Dr Marianne Stone
Sponsor: Pegasus Health
Student: Samantha Jackson
Title: Exploring palliative care experiences and options for Maori patients and their whanau Aortic
Supervisor: Dr Amanda Landers and A/Prof Suzanne Pitama
Sponsor: MIHI
2016/2017
Student: Shona Naera
Topic: Hauora Maori Praxis - Role of video scenarios as an appropriate learning method of the Hauora Maori curriculum for health professional students.
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama
Sponsored by: MIHI, UOC
2015/2016
Student: Sophie McKellar
Topic: iHikoi: Development of a historical walking tour of the UOC campus
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama and Eru Tarena
Sponsored by: Te Tapuae o Rehua
Student: Harriet Grey
Topic: Systematic Review of how Maori patient experiences are presented in Qualitative literature
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama and Suetonia Palmer
Sponsored by: MIHI, UOC
Student: Cheyenne Heka
Topic: Development of te reo Maori tools for an undergraduate indigenous health curriculum.
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama
Sponsored by: MIHI, UOC
2014/2015
Student: Kennedy Sarich
Topic: Burden of MRSA on Far North Communities
Supervised by: Dr Lance O'Sullivan, Tracey O'Sullivan and Suzanne Pitama.
Sponsored by: HRC
2013/2014
Student: Ben Wilkinson
Topic: The role of video scenarios as a learning tool for an undergraduate indigenous health medical curriculum.
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama
Sponsored by: HRC
2011/2012
Student: Sophie Stevenson
Topic: Alcohol use and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk: Results from the Hauora Manawa Study
Supervised by: James Fould, Vicky Cameron and Cameron Lacey.
2010/2011
Student: Alex Yun Lee
Topic: Hauora Maori Day – Evaluation of A Student Led Health Clinic at a Marae.
Supervised by: Cameron Lacey, Tania Huria and Suzanne Pitama.
Sponsored by: Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust
2009/2010
Student: John Armstrong
Topic: Exploring the experiences of Maori patients and whanau living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) within the Canterbury District Health Board region (CDHB).
Supervised by: Tania Huria & Professor Kelvin Lynn
Sponsored by: Rapaki Branch of Maori Women's Welfare League.
2007-2008
Student: Courteney Hore
Topic:Comparison of electrocardiography and echocardiography to detect the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy in a Maori community
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama, Vicky Cameron, John Irvine
Sponsored by: Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust
Student: Te Kiriwera Wicksteed
Topic:An exploration of the preliminary echo findings in the Hauoroa Manawa/Community Heart Study
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama, Vicky Cameron
Sponsored by: HRC
2005-2006
Student: Kasey Tawhara
Topic:Attitudes of Maori towards genetic research
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama
Sponsored by: Canterbury Cardioendocrine Research Group
2004-2005
Student: Courtney Hore
Topic:Impact of patient flow project on successful discharge outcomes and patient perceptions of care.
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama, Kay Poulson
Sponsored by: Canterbury District Health Board
2003-2004
Student: Tracy Haitana
Topic:From hospital waiting list to GP managed care
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama
Sponsored by: The Health Care of the Elderly Education Trust
Student: Monique Scott
Topic:From hospital waiting list to active review
Supervised by: Suzanne Pitama, Kay Poulson
Sponsored by: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation