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Adolescents' sense of coherence and smoking predicts self-reported gingivitis

Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan A.; Reddy, Priscilla S.; Van den Borne, Bart W. (2008-11-13)

CONTEXT: Smoking, which may be initiated as a response to stress during adolescence, is a risk for periodontal disease among adults. Only limited information is available on the effect of smoking on South African adolescents’ ...
Analysis of skeletal trauma in modern skeletal collections

Steyn, Maryna; De Kock, M.; Iscan, M.Y.; Michalodimitrakis, M. (2008-09-29)

When archaeological skeletons are assessed, the incidence of trauma forms an integral part of the investigation. The number of fractures observed is interpreted in order to gain insight into the occurrence of interpersonal ...
An anatomical assessment of brain infarcts : a MRI study

Potgieter, J.; Briers, N.; Bosman, M.C.; Becker, Piet J. (2008-09-29)

An infarct is an area which has lost its blood supply due to obstruction, thrombosis or embolism. It is the third leading cause of death in the Western world, following non-cerebral cardiovascular disease and cancer. This ...
The anatomical basis of the submandibular gland and its clinical importance. a cadaver study

Basson, N.; Bosman, M.C. (2009-12-09)

The submandibular gland can be involved in a variety of different diseases. Although tumours of the gland are rare, it is difficult to distinguish whether it is malignant or benign and a final diagnosis is often only ...
The anatomical basis of venographic filling defects of the transverse sinus

Strydom, M.A.; Briers, N.; Bosman, M.C.; Steyn, S. (2008-09-29)

Obstruction of the intracranial dural venous sinuses would result in an increase in intracranial dural venous pressure. This intracranial hypertension is not only the result of poor cerebral venous drainage, but is also ...
Anatomical considerations of the neonatal ilio-inguinal/ iliohypogastric nerve block

Van Schoor, A.; Bosman, M.C.; Bosenberg, A.T. (2009-12-09)

The ilioinguinal/ iliohypogastric nerve block is an effective technique that provides analgesia for a variety of inguinal surgical procedures in children. However, a relatively high failure rate of between 20-30% has been ...
The application of fordisc 3.0 to South African crania

L'Abbe, Ericka N.; Nawrocki, S.J.; Keough, Natalie (2008-09-29)

FORDISC 3.0 (FD3) is an analytical program distributed by the University of Tennessee that employs discriminant analysis to assist in assessing sex, ancestry, and stature from unidentified skeletal remains. While American ...
A bioarchaeological investigation into the human remains discovered in the chloorkop area

Meyer, Anja; Nienaber, Willem C.; Keough, Natalie (2009-12-09)

In November 2008 human skeletal remains were discovered during construction works undertaken by Carlop Properties in the Chloorkop industrial area, Kempton Park, Gauteng. The University of Pretoria’s Forensic Anthropology ...
A cadaver study on the anatomical variation and branching of the anterior cerebral artery

Odendaal, C.W.; Briers, N. (2009-12-09)

The cortical branches of the distal anterior cerebral artery (ACA) are responsible for the primary blood supply of the corpus callosum. Anatomical variation in these arteries leads to difficulty in defining a standard ...
Can depression influence bone density?

Govender, Catherine; Viljoen, Margaretha; Bipath, Priyesh; Du Plessis, A.M.E. (2008-09-29)

The study’s aim was to investigate the association between depression and low bone mineral density (BMD) in premenopausal females. Depression is often characterized by cortisol hypersecretion. Cortisol supports osteoclastogenesis ...
Chemical analysis : a tool for differentiation between human and nonhuman bones

Brits, D.M.; Steyn, Maryna; L'Abbe, Ericka N. (2008-09-29)

Forensic anthropologists play an important role in the identification or exclusion of human remains recovered amongst animal remains and environmental ruins. Accurate separation techniques are needed as small animal bone ...
A comparison of the palmaris longus and plantaris muscles employed as flaps in reconstructive surgery

Venter, G.; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, M.C. (2009-12-09)

Tendon grafts are often needed in reconstructive surgery. A donor tendon is usually selected for transfer because it is thought to be nonessential in its original location. This is the case with the palmaris longus (PL) ...
Computer-based testing (CBT) for assessment of medical and dental students on the higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.

De Bruyn, E.; Meiring, J.H.; Van Schoor, A. (2009-12-09)

This study reflects on a new Computer-based testing (CBT) system implemented at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa. This CBT model was used in different ...
Development of a criterion-based assessment form for clinical radiographic practice

Kekana, R.M. (2009-04-07)

The presentation focuses on the pros and cons of engaging relevant stakeholders in the development of the assessment form. The assessment form was used in assessing learners’ competency in clinical radiographic practice. ...
Dimensions of the cervical spinal canal in the South African negroid population

Bosman, M.C.; Tossel, G.; Pretorius, Etheresia; Becker, Piet J.; Boon, J.M.; Pretorius, Resia (2008-09-29)

The dimensions of the cervical spinal canal (C3 – C7) of the South African black population were measured on skeletal remains of 179 individuals (90 males and 89 females divided into age categories of 30-45; 46-60 and 61-75 ...
The effects of various n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the secretion of insulin like growth factor-I (IGF-I) by MC3T3-E1 osteoblast-like cells

Moseley, Emma J.; Steynberg, Tenille; Coetzee, Magdalena (2008-10-21)

Previous research has shown that some PUFAs have a positive effect on bone, although the cellular mechanism for this is unclear. One such hypothesis is that PUFAs may increase the secretion of IGF-I by osteoblasts. IGFs ...
Evaluating standard non-metric cranial traits used to determine ancestry on a South African sample

Van Rooyen, C.; L'Abbe, Ericka N. (2008-09-29)

The identification of human skeletal remains begins with the construction of a biological profile of an unknown individual, and includes an assessment of the age, sex, ancestry, and stature. This biological profile originated ...
Evaluation of the possible genotoxic effects of a carbohydrate derived fulvic acid (CHD-FA) using a micronucleaus assay and Ames test

Gandy, Justin John; Joone, Gisela; Van Rensburg, C.E.J.; Gelderblom, W.C.A.; Van Rensburg, Connie E.J. (2008-11-12)

CHD-FA is a safe, heavy metal free carbohydrate derived fulvic acid. For registration purposes, pharmaceuticals require a comprehensive assessment of their genotoxic potential. A standard battery of tests usually includes ...
Femoral nerve blocks : a comparison of neonatal and adult anatomy

Van Schoor, A.; Bosman, M.C.; Bosenberg, A.T. (2009-12-09)

The femoral nerve (FN) block is regarded as the quickest and most effective method of pain relief for femoral shaft fractures when general anaesthesia is contra-indicated. Correct placement of the needle relies heavily on ...
Imaging of neuromyelitis optica (Devic's syndrome/disease)

Ismail, F.; Lockhat, Z.; Roux, M.J. (2009-04-07)

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is also known as Devic’s disease. It is a demyelinating disease affecting the spinal cord and the optic nerves resulting in paraplegia and blindness. The disease is characterized by acute, severe ...

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