Browsing by UP Author "Van Schoor, Mirinda"

Browsing by UP Author "Van Schoor, Mirinda"

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  • Abdominal hernia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-5: External abdominal hernias are defects in the abdominal wall allowing protrusion of the abdominal contents. External abdominal hernias involve any part of the abdominal wall other than the umbilicus, inguinal ...
  • Activated charcoal 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odourless and tasteless powder that is often used for emergency treatment of certain types of poisonings. It is not absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract but has a local effect by ...
  • Alopecia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Alopecia is abnormal hair loss or failure of hair to grow and occurs in a variety of conditions. Alopecia areata causes patchy alopecia. Alopecia areata is the result of cellular and humoral immune response ...
  • Ameroid constrictor ring for the attenuation of portosystemic shunts 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    Ameroid Constrictor rings are used in the treatment of portosystemic shunts. Portosystemic shunts are vascular communications between the portal venous system and the systemic circulation. Portosystemic shunts divert ...
  • Atopy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-7: Atopy is a hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled or cutaneously absorbed allergens in genetically predisposed animals. Atopy causes animals to become sensitised to environmental allergens by producing allergen ...
  • Blood sampling 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Blood sampling can be done using a syringe and needle or a vacutainer kit. Blood collection is usually done from the jugular vein, but the cephalic vein may also be used. Blood sampling from the jugular can be done with ...
  • Bone biopsy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: Bone biopsies and histopathological evaluation are the only ways to establish a definite diagnosis of a bone tumour. Bone biopsies are also used to evaluate bone tissue abnormalities characteristic of certain ...
  • Bone marrow aspiration 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: The bone marrow biopsy needle is used to perform biopsies of bone marrow but not the bone. It has a large handle facilitating introduction of the needle into bone and a stylet to prevent tissue coring. PHOTOS ...
  • C-reactive protein in canine babesiosis caused by Babesia rossi and its association with outcome 
    Koster, Liza Sally; Van Schoor, Mirinda; Goddard, Amelia; Thompson, P.N. (Peter N.); Matjila, Paul Tshepo; Kjelgaard-Hansen, Mads (South African Veterinary Association, 2009-06)
    C-reactive protein (CRP) is a positive major acute-phase protein in dogs and can be used as a predictive marker for risk of disease and to monitor the response to treatment. Increased concentrations in certain diseases are ...
  • Cachexia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Cachexia is the marked state of general ill health and malnutrition of a patient, and is usually associated with a serious disease. The syndrome is characterized by depletion of muscle tissue and fat stores. As opposed to ...
  • Cages for hospitalized patients and intensive care unit cages 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-4: Hospitalized animals must be housed in cages that are secure and comfortable. There should be no sharp edges so the patient cannot hurt itself. The cage should be large enough so the animal can move and turn ...
  • Canine parvoviral enteritis 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Two types of parvoviruses may infect dogs: canine parvovirus type 1 (CPV-1) and type 2 (CPV-2). CPV-1 is relatively non-pathogenic but may infect young puppies (>3 weeks old) causing gastroenteritis, pneumonitis ...
  • A case-based, small-group cooperative learning course in preclinical veterinary science aimed at bridging basic science and clinical literacy 
    Schoeman, Johan P.; Van Schoor, Mirinda; Van der Merwe, Liesel Laura; Meintjes, R.A. (South African Veterinary Association, 2009)
    In 1999 a dedicated problem-based learning course was introduced into the lecture-based preclinical veterinary curriculum of the University of Pretoria. The Introduction to Clinical Studies Course combines traditional ...
  • Cerebrospinal fluid tap 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1,2: A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap test is done to collect CSF for the diagnosis of inflammatory central nervous system disorders, encephalopathies and myelopathies. The collection is done under general anaesthesia. ...
  • Chemotherapy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: Chemotherapeutic drugs kill cells in rapidly dividing tissues. Two or three drugs are commonly combined to treat malignancy. The drugs need to have the following characteristics: each drug should be active ...
  • Chyle accumulation due to chylothorax 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle from the thoracic duct in the thoracic cavity. The fluid contains triglycerides, lymphocytes, protein and fat soluble vitamins. The accumulation of chyle is due to abnormal ...
  • Common skin disorders 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Ulcers are normally a consequence of a serious underlying pathological condition. The epidermis and basement membrane is lost with ulcer formation. There are various potential underlying causes: it may be a ...
  • Critical care drugs 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Ampoules are small, hermetically sealed glass or plastic containers which may contain medication for parenteral administration or semen for insemination. Pramalon and Ondansetron are antiemetics that are available ...
  • Cushing’s disease 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-8: Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is classified as pituitary dependent, adrenocorticol dependent or iatrogenic. Pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism is usually caused by a functional adrenocorticotropic ...
  • Diaphragmatic hernia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1,2: Diaphragmatic hernia is the protrusion of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. Diaphragmatic hernia may be congenital or acquired as a result of blunt trauma ...