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Theses and Dissertations (Anatomy)
Recent Submissions
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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. ...
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van der Walt, Soné
(University of Pretoria, 2024-05-31)
Introduction: South Africa is experiencing a rise in unidentified remains yearly, and due to poor access to healthcare and illegal immigration, standard identification methods often fail. The foundational data used to ...
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Mbonani, Thandolwethu Mbali
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The increasing number of unidentified and unclaimed bodies at state mortuaries in Gauteng, the smallest yet most densely populated province in South Africa, has become a cause for concern for the Health Department (Sobuwa, ...
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Jonker, Casper Hendrik
(University of Pretoria, 2023-12-12)
Introduction
The aims and objectives of this project were to: 1) to standardise the determination of the orifice location of root canals using micro-CT and the pulp floor, 2) describe main root canal configurations using ...
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Houston, Sarah-Kelly
(University of Pretoria, 2024)
Forensic anthropologists are often required to establish a biological profile from skeletal remains, which includes the estimation of biological sex. The Walker and Phenice traits are morphoscopic methods frequently utilised ...
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Swanepoel, Heléne Francia
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-14)
Introduction: A critical gap exists in population-specific data for facial morphology of black South Africans which are essential for the accurate reconstruction of facial features in fields such as aesthetic and reconstructive ...
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Krüger, Gabriele Christa
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-13)
Constant re-evaluation of standards used in forensic anthropological analyses are necessary,
particularly as new methods are explored or populations change. Even though Indian South
Africans are not a new addition to the ...
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Liebenberg, Leandi
(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-20)
Ancestry is a fundamental parameter of the biological profile. To date South African forensic anthropologists are only able to successfully apply a metric approach to estimate ancestry from skeletal remains. While a ...
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Modisane, Obakeng
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Variations of the dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) are quite common, and may result in complications and misdiagnosis. A variation that results in a deviated DPA from the anterior ankle or one with an abnormal origin may lead ...
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Palm, Pierre Jean-Moné
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The increased prevalence of antimicrobial resistance has led to the need for new antimicrobial drugs with novel modes of action. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are cationic peptides that, in contrast to traditional ...
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Cronje, Rouxzan
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Background: Mental health is an increasing global crisis. It has large social, economic, and health costs, with stress and anxiety disorders accounting for a large portion of the impact. Biomarkers may help to improve the ...
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Van Heerden, Nicole
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Due to the lack of literature investigating the function of the interthalamic adhesion (IA), uncertainty surrounds its significance and clinical importance within the brain. However, existing literature has been able to ...
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Greenwood, Kelsi
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
The posterior compartments of the knee are currently accessed arthroscopically through anterior, posteromedial or posterolateral portals. A direct posterior portal to access the posterior compartments has been overlooked ...
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Theye, Charlotte E.G.
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
The mandible plays a crucial role in many biological functions (especially mastication, swallowing and speech) and its efficiency to perform these functions depends on its intactness. Aging and tooth loss are biological ...
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Van Schalkwyk, Jerolize
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
The Bridging Infix was proposed as a novel minimally invasive technique for anterior pelvic fixation. The novel method was proposed with the objective of reducing known complications of the established INFIX or Pelvic ...
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Harangee, Jayshree
(University of Pretoria, 2021-12)
The eleventh cranial nerve, known as the accessory nerve (CN XI), consists of a cranial and a spinal component. The spinal root is responsible for the motor innervation of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle and the ...
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Erasmus, Meg-Kyla
(University of Pretoria, 2021)
The ear is a complex structure that has been mostly ignored in facial approximation. Thus, information is limited on how to reliably estimate its shape for craniofacial approximations. Current manual facial approximation ...
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Naude, Marelize
(University of Pretoria, 2020)
Knowledge of the normal arterial diameter at a given anatomical point is the first step towards quantifying the severity of cardiovascular diseases. According to several studies, parameters such as age, weight, height, ...
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Holgate, Rachel Lucy Victoria
(University of Pretoria, 2020)
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a pathological condition that primarily affects the spine. The focus of this study was to investigate the possible link between a diet rich in animal proteins and DISH ...
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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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