• Anterior and coracoid base tunnel location combined with single -or double clavicular tunnel techniques using double-button fixation for coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction both restore horizontal stability. A biomechanical cadaver study 

  Molepo, Maketo; Keough, Natalie; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Hohmann, Erik (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  BACKGROUND : The placement of clavicle tunnels in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is well established, but the optimal position of the coracoid tunnel remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how the ...
• Shape analysis of the nasal complex among South African groups from CBCT scans 

  Ridel, Alison F.; Demeter, Fabrice; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Vandermeulen, Dirk; Oettle, Anna Catherina (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2024-05-28)

  Three-dimensional (3D) anatomical extraction techniques could help the forensic anthropologist in a precise and inclusive assessment of biological phenotypes for the development of facial reconstruction methods. In this ...
• The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach 

  Naicker, Jade; Tshabalala, Zithulele Nkosinathi; Masenge, Andries; Modisane, Obakeng; Matshidza, Steven; Mogale, Nkhensani (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  BACKGROUND : The Modified Stoppa approach is a minimally invasive method of accessing the pelvis when treating pelvic ring and acetabular fractures. Although this approach is reported to be effective in exposing pelvic ...
• In vitro effects of L-kynurenine and quinolinic acid on adhesion, migration and apoptosis in B16 F10 melanoma cells 

  Basson, Charlise; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bipath, Priyesh; Hlophe, Y. (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  INTRODUCTION : The inhibition of melanoma adhesion through adhesion molecules, such as integrins and E-cadherin, may represent a promising strategy for managing melanoma metastasis. Compounds, namely l-kynurenine (L-kyn) ...
• The taphonomic effects of long-term burial in the South African Highveld 

  Landsman, Claudia; Myburgh, Jolandie; Meyer, Anja (Springer, 2024-09)

  Taphonomy studies the environmental effects on remains from the time of deposition to the time of recovery and has been integrated into the field of forensic anthropology. The changes to skeletal remains are dependent on ...
• Exploring cranial macromorphoscopic variation and classification accuracy in a South African sample 

  Liebenberg, Leandi; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Stull, Kyra Elizabeth (Springer, 2024-09)

  To date South African forensic anthropologists are only able to successfully apply a metric approach to estimate population affinity when constructing a biological profile from skeletal remains. While a non-metric, or ...
• A morphoscopic exploration of cranial sexual dimorphism among modern South Africans using computed tomography scans 

  Krüger, Gabriele Christa; Jantz, Richard L.; Van der Walt, Elizabeth; Lockhat, Zarina I.; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle (Springer, 2024-11)

  Continual re-evaluation of standards for forensic anthropological analyses are necessary, particularly as new methods are explored or as populations change. Indian South Africans are not a new addition to the South African ...
• Investigating the effects of the heavy metals mercury, nickel and manganese, alone and in combination, on human erythrocytes and components of the coagulation system 

  Maseko, Precious Busisiwe (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Heavy metals are major pollutants across the globe. Heavy metals are used in various industries and the waste matter is discarded in a manner that allows them to enter the soil, rivers and other parts of the environment. ...
• Anatomical studies evaluating pediatric regional anesthesia : a scoping review 

  Pereira, Lucas Ferreira Gomes; Carlos, Ricardo Vieira; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosenberg, Adrian; Luna, Natalia Mariana Silva; Da Costa Silva, Rebeca; Bertanha, Bianca de Fatima; Carmona, Maria Jose Carvalho; Quintao, Vinicius Caldeira (MDPI, 2024-06)

  BACKGROUND : Pediatric regional anesthesia has been driven by the gradual rise in the adoption of opioid-sparing strategies and the growing concern over the possible adverse effects of general anesthetics on neurodevelopment. ...
• L-kynurenine and quinolinic acid inhibited markers of cell survival in B16 F10 melanoma cells in vitro 

  Basson, Charlise; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bipath, Priyesh; Hlophe, Yvette Nkondo (Wiley, 2024-07)

  Melanoma is an aggressive malignancy and remains a major cause of skin cancer mortality, highlighting the need for new treatment strategies. Recent findings revealed that L-kynurenine and quinolinic acid induce cytotoxicity ...
• An exploratory study on the effect of kynurenine metabolites on sEnd-2 endothelioma cells 

  Nkandeu, D.S. (Danielle Sandra); Joubert, Anna Margaretha; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bipath, Priyesh; Hlophe, Yvette Nkondo (Wiley, 2024-06)

  Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. The development of anticancer therapy plays a crucial role in mitigating tumour progression and metastasis. Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a very rare cancer, ...
• A statistical shape model for estimating missing soft tissues of the face in a black South African population 

  Swanepoel, Helene Francia; Matthews, Harold S.; Claes, Peter; Vandermeulen, Dirk; Oettle, Anna Catherina (Wiley, 2024-07)

  PURPOSE : Facial disfigurement may affect the quality of life of many patients. Facial prostheses are often used as an adjuvant to surgical intervention and may sometimes be the only viable treatment option. Traditional ...
• Cadaveric biomechanical laboratory research can be quantitatively scored for quality with the biomechanics objective basic science quality assessment tool: the BOBQAT score 

  Hohmann, Erik; Paschos, Nikolaos; Keough, Natalie; Erbulut, Deniz; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Glatt, Vaida; Molepo, Maketo; Tetsworth, Kevin (Elsevier, 2024)

  PURPOSE : To develop a quality appraisal tool for the assessment of cadaveric biomechanical laboratory and other basic science biomechanical studies. METHODS : For item identification and development, a systematic ...
• Micro-fragmented adipose tissue demonstrates comparable clinical efficacy to other orthobiologic injections in treating symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of Level I to IV clinical studies 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Frank, Rachel M.; Rodeo, Scott (Elsevier, 2024)

  PURPOSE : To perform a systematic review of clinical outcomes in patients who underwent treatment with micro-fragmented aspirated tissue for symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. METHODS : Medline, Embase, Scopus, and ...
• A posteromedial portal allows access to the posteromedial knee, while a posterolateral portal risks common fibular nerve injury : a cadaveric analysis 

  Greenwood, Kelsi; Mogale, Nkhensani; Van Zyl, Reinette; Keough, Natalie; Hohmann, Erik (Elsevier, 2024-02)

  PURPOSE: To investigate the safety and accessibility of direct posterior medial and lateral portals into the knee. METHODS: This study was a controlled laboratory study that comprised a sample of 95 formalin-embalmed ...
• Identification of functionally related adaptations in the trabecular network of the proximal femur and tibia of a bipedally trained Japanese macaque 

  Cazenave, Marine; Nakatsukasa, Masato; Mazurier, Arnaud; Skinner, Matthew M. (Anthropological Society of Nippon, 2024)

  The axial and appendicular skeleton of Japanese macaques (Macacca fuscata) trained to adopt bipedal posture and locomotion display a number of functionally related external and internal macro- and micromorphological changes, ...
• Unpacking the terminology used in human cochlear dimension methodologies 

  Human-Baron, Rene; Hanekom, Tania (Elsevier, 2024)

  Many definitions of the dimensions of cochlear measurements are described in the literature. However, these terminologies are typically not standardised or vary among disciplines. Confusion of the defined parameters may ...
• Isthmus of the corpus callosum – an anatomical investigation 

  Maharajh, Yukta; Human-Baron, Rene; Venter, Gerda (Elsevier, 2024-09)

  INTRODUCTION : The corpus callosum, a principal commissural fibre-bundle of the brain, connects the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating interhemispheric communication, cognitive and emotional processes. The anatomical ...
• An anatomical study on the variations and clinical significance of the corona mortis within a South African sample 

  Naicker, Jade; Tshabalala, Zithulele Nkosinathi; Masenge, Andries; Modisane, Obakeng; Matshidza, Steven; Mogale, Nkhensani (Elsevier, 2024-06)

  INTRODUCTION : Anterior orthopaedic approaches, much like the Modified Stoppa approach, target fractures of the anterior column of the pelvis and acetabulum. The approach is described as a minimally invasive technique ...
• Cranial fluctuating asymmetry and its relationship with non-specific physiological stress indicators in a contemporary South African cadaveric skeletal sample 

  Harripershad, Miksha; Theye, Charlotte E.G.; Ridel, Alison Fany; Liebenberg, Leandi (Elsevier, 2024-09)

  OBJECTIVES : Biological anthropologists frequently explore skeletal asymmetry, together with population health and disease. Given the conflicting findings in existing literature, this study aimed to clarify whether an ...

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