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Theses and Dissertations (Radiography)
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(University of Pretoria, 2019-04)Introduction The use of x-rays for medical imaging has benefited the medical field tremendously. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) advises that all radiography departments have some sort of radiation protection ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-07-24)Introduction: Ionising radiation has the potential to have harmful effects on cells. The risk of these effects increases in a fetus whose tissues are still developing. The effects of radiation, which depend on the amount ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-07-15)Background: Collaboration in healthcare is essential as it cultivates excellence. Due to the overlap of the responsibilities of the RTT and the RO, the interdisciplinary collaboration between the two disciplines is critical ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-03)Introduction: Neonates receive frequent diagnostic imaging due to pathological conditions. Their sensitivity to radiation and frequency of imaging validate the application of the diagnostic radiation protection principle ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)Abstract Introduction: Breast cancer is listed among the diseases that affect women around the world and have the potential to impact the quality of life. Communication is essential in management and treatment of breast ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022-07-12)The Lodox (Lodox® Systems (Pty) Ltd, South Africa) digital x-ray system was initially developed to assist in the detection of diamonds smuggled by employees in mines but was later adopted as a screening tool at hospital ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)Introduction Forensic radiography is both a vital tool and a subspecialty in forensic medicine. It can be used to complement autopsy findings and reveal minor injuries overlooked during autopsy. It is also an important ...
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Healthcare educators’ awareness, attitudes and practices of breast health : a mixed methods study. (University of Pretoria, 2020)Background Breast cancer is a great health concern globally. According to the cancer registry of South Africa, it is the leading cause of death amongst females. The World Health Organisation (WHO) focuses on early detection ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction Teleradiology, a subcategory of eHealth, was aimed at providing specialised radiological services to such communities, by means of telephone lines and internet connectivity. The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (RSM) ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)The public health care system is at the core of transforming health services in South Africa. The effectiveness of patient service delivery in hospitals is highly dependent upon the ability to provide timeous, adequate ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2013)The aim of this study was to get an understanding of the various decision-making processes involved in referral for and the choice of the most appropriate diagnostic imaging investigation and how they had a bearing on ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2013-04-22)The aim: To compare mean inactivation doses between the triangular and the V-shaped; the triangular and conventional; and V-shaped and conventional patterns of dose delivery on prostate tumour cells, with α/ß ratios of 1 ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-11-30)The aim: The main aim of this study is to determine the effect of occupational stress and organizational commitment on diagnostic imaging radiographers in rendering quality service. Background: In the past two years ...