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  • Infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. Comparison of neonatal and adult anatomy 
    Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Bosenberg, A.T.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    The infraclavicular (IC) block has been designed to effectively block all the cords and branches of the (BP). However, the majority of paediatric research available uses techniques designed employing adult samples. Although ...
  • A comparison of the palmaris longus and plantaris muscles employed as flaps in reconstructive surgery 
    Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Venter, G.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    Tendon grafts are often needed in reconstructive surgery. A donor tendon is usually selected for transfer because it is thought to be nonessential in its original location. This is the case with the palmaris longus (PL) ...
  • A cadaver study on the anatomical variation and branching of the anterior cerebral artery 
    Briers, Nanette; Odendaal, C.W.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    The cortical branches of the distal anterior cerebral artery (ACA) are responsible for the primary blood supply of the corpus callosum. Anatomical variation in these arteries leads to difficulty in defining a standard ...
  • A bioarchaeological investigation into the human remains discovered in the chloorkop area 
    Meyer, Anja; Nienaber, Willem C.; Keough, Natalie; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    In November 2008 human skeletal remains were discovered during construction works undertaken by Carlop Properties in the Chloorkop industrial area, Kempton Park, Gauteng. The University of Pretoria’s Forensic Anthropology ...
  • The skeletal remains of Du Preezhoek, Pretoria, South Africa: a bioarchaeological investigation of a 19th-century pioneer family 
    Meyer, Anja; Steyn, Maryna; Steyn, Maryna; Ouzman, Sven; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    The assessment of human skeletal remains can provide valuable insight into health and lifestyle of past populations. Skeletal remains of 11 individuals were exhumed, as part of a Heritage Impact Assessment, from the Du ...
  • Neonatal anatomy relevant for lumbar and caudal epidural blocks 
    Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Bosenberg, A.T.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    Many anaesthesiologists not used to working with paediatric patients may lack the knowledge of relative depths or position of key anatomical structures, as it is known that the anatomy of children differ to some degree ...
  • Sexing accuracies using proximal and middle phalanges of the hand in a modern south african sample 
    Steyn, Maryna; Navsa, Nadia; Iscan, M.Y.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    Forensic anthropologists include sex determination as part of their analyses. Hand bones were previously excluded from such studies due to their relatively small size and poor preservation. Scheuer and Elkington (1993) ...
  • A possible phylogenetic degeneration of the palmaris longus muscle 
    Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Venter, G.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    Variations in the human muscular system are common and may vary with the side of the body or sex of the subject. The palmaris longus muscle (PL) is subject to variability. PL is frequently found to be missing without any ...
  • Femoral nerve blocks : a comparison of neonatal and adult anatomy 
    Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Bosenberg, A.T.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    The femoral nerve (FN) block is regarded as the quickest and most effective method of pain relief for femoral shaft fractures when general anaesthesia is contra-indicated. Correct placement of the needle relies heavily on ...
  • The size, branching pattern and anatomical relationships of the dorsal pedal aretery on the dorsum of the foot: a cadaver study 
    Briers, Nanette; Bosman, Marius C.; Van der Merwe, L.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-12-09)
    Surgical techniques such as ankle arthroscopy and reconstructive flap surgery have made detailed knowledge of the dorsal pedal artery (DPA) and the deep fibular nerve (DFN) on the foot dorsum essential. The aims of this ...
  • Exercise, performance and sports-vision testing under more realistic testing conditions 
    Du Toit, Peet J.; Fowler, K.F.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-10-29)
    Sport is becoming increasingly competitive and this places enormous pressure on sportsmen to perform at their absolute best. For athletes to achieve their greatest potentials, aspects of sport such as reaction time and ...
  • Imaging of neuromyelitis optica (Devic's syndrome/disease) 
    Ismail, Farzanah; Lockhat, Zarina I.; Roux, M.J. (2009-04-07)
    Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is also known as Devic’s disease. It is a demyelinating disease affecting the spinal cord and the optic nerves resulting in paraplegia and blindness. The disease is characterized by acute, severe ...
  • Development of a criterion-based assessment form for clinical radiographic practice 
    Kekana, R.M. (Mable); Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-04-07)
    The presentation focuses on the pros and cons of engaging relevant stakeholders in the development of the assessment form. The assessment form was used in assessing learners’ competency in clinical radiographic practice. ...
  • HIV exposure incidents: real behaviour should inform the design of learning opportunities 
    Van Rooyen, Marietjie; Cameron, David A.; Blitz, J.J.; Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-04-03)
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  • Prof, I'm tired and stressed!!! 
    Van Rooyen, Marietjie; Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-04-03)
    No abstract available
  • Action learning for curriculum development 
    Van Rooyen, Marietjie; Cameron, David A.; Wolvaardt, Jacqueline Elizabeth (Liz); Blitz, J.J.; Hugo, Jannie; Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2009-04-03)
  • Modelling clay as portion size estimation aid 
    Wenhold, Friedeburg Anna Maria; Pohorski, A.; Schlenther, C.; Spalovsky, L.; Van Huysteen, A.; Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008)
    Modelling clay, in contrast to measuring cups, appears to be a valid portion size estimation aid.
  • Prevalence of ESBL and MBL antibiotic resistance genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae in Pretoria Academic Hospital 
    Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen; Hoosen, Anwar Ahmed; Omar, Shaheed Vally; Maningi, Nontuthuko Excellent; Makgothlo, E.; Kock, Marleen M.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-12-09)
    Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamases (ESBL) have been recovered from medical centres in South Africa since the late 1980’s but little is known about the various types of ESBLs present and their prevalence. Metallo-beta-lactamase ...
  • Trends in the dental caries prevalence and severity in South Africa 
    Van Wyk, Philippus J.; Van Wyk, Candice (2008-12-05)
    OBJECTIVES: Purpose of this study was to determine trends in dental caries prevalence and severity amongst South African children in terms of dimensions of time, person and place. METHODOLOGY: During the past 25 years, 3 ...
  • Adolescents' sense of coherence and smoking predicts self-reported gingivitis 
    Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan Abdulwahab; Reddy, Priscilla S.; Van den Borne, Bart W.; Pixart Dynamics (2008-11-13)
    CONTEXT: Smoking, which may be initiated as a response to stress during adolescence, is a risk for periodontal disease among adults. Only limited information is available on the effect of smoking on South African adolescents’ ...