UKZN student obtains Masters degree with flying colours By Vernon Mchunu Share Despite the challenges in his life, Mikyle David places no limits on what he can achieve. The Pietermaritzburg resident will graduate on Wednesday with a Masterâs degree in Medical Sciences summa cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. David said his journey had not been easy. He was diagnosed with a deformation of the tibula and fibula bones 23 years ago. He was also born with a cleft hand â without two fingers on his right hand. Due to the deformities with the bones in his legs, his parents were faced with the choice of amputating both his legs or placing him in a wheelchair for life.