• 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. ...
• Prediction of the soft-tissue facial morphology matrices in a European population, a Geometric Morphometric study using Cone- Beam Computed Tomography. 

  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, ...
• Evaluating external and internal root and canal morphology of first molars in Black South Africans 

  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 ...
• Assessment of the associations of age with the classic skeletal sex indicators 

  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 ...
• Creating a statistical shape model to aid in the estimation of incomplete soft tissue segments of the surface of South African faces 

  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 ...
• An evaluation of the cranial variation of Indian South Africans in comparison to other modern South Africans 

  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 ...
• South African cranial variation : a combined metric-macromorphoscopic method for ancestry estimation 

  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 ...
• Descriptive anatomical study of the dorsalis pedis artery for use in clinical and surgical procedures 

  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 ...
• Evaluation of the bioactivity and stability of gold nanoparticles conjugated with Os-C(W5) against Candida albicans biofilms 

  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 ...
• Neopterin and neurophysiological measurements as markers of anxiety and stress 

  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 ...
• Anatomical investigation of the interthalamic adhesion 

  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 ...
• A cadaveric study to test the viability of pre-determined safe zones for arthroscopic portal placement into the posterior knee 

  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 ...
• The effects of aging and tooth loss to the microstructure of the mandible in South Africans 

  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 ...
• Establishing the safe use of the Bridging Infix method for anterior pelvic fixation in a South African sample 

  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 ...
• Anatomical investigation of the accessory nerve 

  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 ...
• A geometric morphometric study on variations in the hard and soft tissue auditory matrices of South African populations 

  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 ...
• A comparison of arterial measurements between a South African cadaver and living sample as affected by age, sex, height and weight 

  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, ...
• A multidisciplinary approach to investigate the manifestations of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in modern South African skeletal remains 

  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 ...
• The anatomical description of the erector spinae, paravertebral and epidural block for post-operative pain management in paediatric care. 

  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 ...
• Shape analysis of the zygoma to assess ancestry and sex variation in modern South Africans 

  Muller, Samantha (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Skeletal remains exposed to an outdoor context are prone to post-mortem damage and fragmentation, making skeletal analysis difficult for the anthropologist. Research on ancestry and sex from isolated fragments of the cranium ...

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