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Browsing Health Sciences by Type "Thesis"
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Lengana, Thabo
(University of Pretoria, 2020)
Prostate cancer remains a significant cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in men
worldwide accounting for the second-highest incidence of all cancers in males. A
disproportionate incidence, morbidity and mortality ...
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Ramano, Enos Morankoana
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Background: Occupational therapists, as part of the multi-disciplinary psychiatric team, frequently include activity and or discussion groups in an attempt to reduce the symptoms of the MHCUs with MDD and to improve their ...
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Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Preservation of the original anatomical shape following instrumentation of root canals is essential for endodontic success. Procedural errors created during glide path enlargement might be exacerbated or initiated during ...
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Mashia, Esther Olga
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Introduction and background: Peer pressure and sexual coercion are driving adolescents to engage in early sexual activity. Adolescent risk behaviour that involves unsafe sexual practices remains a major concern for nurses, ...
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du Plessis, Moselane Annelene Rosemary
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Background
Within the next five to ten years, an estimated 84% of nurse educators in South Africa will be exiting
institutions for retirement, leaving a shortage of skilled, competent nurse educators. Succession
planning ...
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Erasmus, Petro
(University of Pretoria, 2006-11-08)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Nel, Corne
(University of Pretoria, 2023-12-14)
Introduction: First-year Clinical Associate (ClinA) students face more challenges than the average first-year student as they are educated in decentralised healthcare facilities predominantly in rural areas, where institutional ...
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Uys, Andre
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Age estimation in living individuals around the legal age of 18 years remains a difficult challenge, with limited options available. In this study third molar development was used, along with the novel method of anterior ...
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Vance, Veronica Liane Wanek
(University of Pretoria, 2009-05-18)
The study of skeletal differences between males and females has rarely taken into account the physical change in hard tissue characteristics with the onset of advanced age. Anatomical change through degenerative modification ...
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Prigge, Lane
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
The father of modern regional anaesthesia, Gaston Labat, made this very important statement: “Anatomy is the foundation upon which the entire concept of regional anaesthesia is built. Anyone who wishes to be an expert in ...
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Sitao, Victor Joao Rota
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Background: In developing countries hunger, poverty and malnutrition are constraint to learning. Unfortunately, the primary school children are the most affected group due to their vulnerability. Implementation of school ...
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Arbi, Sandra
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
South Africans living in mining regions and/or using contaminated water, both for drinking and irrigation, are the most vulnerable to the toxic effects of heavy metals. The effect of acute and chronic metal toxicity is ...
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Venter, Chantelle
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
The growth in the industrial sector has caused some unfavourable environmental effects. Heavy metals have become synonymous with industrial pollution due to their toxicological and physiological effects on the ecosystem. ...
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Govender, Sabashnee
(University of Pretoria, 2020-01)
Summary
The anatomical description of the erector spinae -, paravertebral - and epidural block for post-operative pain management in paediatric care
S Govender
Supervisor: Prof AN van Schoor
Co-supervisor: Prof AT ...
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Van Breda, Shane Vontelin
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Polymyxins have previously been described to have activity against M. tuberculosis (M. tb), but further research was abandoned due to systemic toxicity concerns to achieve the required MIC. Colistin methanesulfonate (CMS), ...
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Mensah, Eric
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Antimicrobial resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae is emerging globally. Due to the limited treatment options, the World Health Organization has designated M. tuberculosis and N. gonorrhoeae ...
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Makgatho, Marema Ephraim
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-05)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Van Rooyen, Marietjie
(University of Pretoria, 2021)
Background:
The Longitudinal Clinic attachment program for students (L-CAS) offers opportunities for students to visit complex and diverse learning sites in primary care settings where they can acquire and practice ...
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Leuschner, Machel
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Introduction: Pharmacokinetic variability in response to pharmacotherapy contribute to adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interaction and therapeutic failure seen in clinical practice. Poor therapeutic response to medication ...
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Khathide, Bongai
(University of Pretoria, 2020-08)
Dressings enhancing wound healing can improve the outcome of wounds where tissue replacement is required, like for burns and ulcers. Treatment of these wounds is complex due to their depth and excessive tissue loss. ...