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Theses and Dissertations (Anatomy): Recent submissions
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(University of Pretoria, 2021)Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a common fungus that can cause oral candidiasis; especially in immune-compromised patients. Honey has previously shown anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities which may ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Rotator cuff (RC) muscle insertion was previously thought to consist of singular, individual tendons inserting onto predefined areas on the greater and lesser tuberosities. However, more recent publications describe the ...
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Exploring an innovative method for the automatic recognition of cortical sulci in cranial endocasts (University of Pretoria, 2019)Knowledge of human brain evolution primarily relies on the interpretation of palaeoneurological evidence. In the absence of any direct evidence of the fossil neural condition, an endocast (i.e., replica of the internal ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)South Africa is experiencing a speedy epidemiologic transition with an alarming increase in obesity and associated disease. The appeal of over-the-counter dietary supplements as a “magic bullet” for weight loss entices ...
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(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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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Having detailed anatomical knowledge when performing surgeries, is crucial to ensure a successful outcome. This is especially true when undertaking relatively new procedures. Even though nerve transfers and nerve grafts ...
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The effects of the trapping of methylglyoxal by flavonoids on antioxidant and antibacterial activity (University of Pretoria, 2019)Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a highly reactive dicarbonyl compound, formed as a metabolite from nonenzymatic and enzymatic reactions and is the leading precursor of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs contribute to ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)In his thesis, Correlation between invasive abdominopelvic and lower limb procedures and the detailed anatomical description of the lumbar plexus in a South African population, the promovendus conducted an in-depth examination ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020-07-15)Human anatomy is a core module of the medical curriculum. Anatomy lecturers are expected to teach clinically-relevant content, while utilising interactive and student- centred teaching methods and approaches. This teaching ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish a baseline database consisting of the morphometry of the South African neonatal pterygoid hamulus. Methods: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans were conducted ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)In order to support identification of crime victims in South Africa, new methods need to be sought. If victim identification involving fingerprints, DNA or dental records are not possible, facial approximation is often the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020-01)The study investigated the blood supply of the rotator cuff complex and related pathology in the cadaver sample. Rotator cuff open surgery is still utilised in third world countries due to its ease and cost-effective nature, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Heavy metals are widely used in numerous applications and enviromental exposure has increased. The prevalence of respiratory disease worldwide has also increased dramatically and research has linked heavy metal exposure ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018-11-05)Each year in the Gauteng province of South Africa, approximately 1300 bodies are incinerated without a known identity (Bloom, 2015; Krüger et al., 2018). Because of various socio-economic reasons, identification is not ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)The raised prevalence of lumbar spine pathologies and injuries, has lead to the investigation into more efficient and less invasive treatments for these diseases. In order to establish more specialised techniques, various ...
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(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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(University of Pretoria, 2018)A forensic anthropologist’s primary role involves establishing a biological profile from unknown skeletal remains. Extensive research has been conducted on methodology to construct the biological profile from adult remains. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Studies have shown that the rotator cuff (RC) complex is not simply comprised out of four separate tendons inserting onto the tubercles of the humerus, but rather a far more complex, integrated and interconnected system. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Abstract Morphological traits pertaining to the humerus and scapula have previously been linked to the occurrence and perhaps development of certain shoulder pathologies such as, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff impingement ...
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(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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