• A radiologic-pathologic study of the histopathologic variants of ameloblastomas and their proliferation indices 

  Smit, Chane; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, M.B. (Marlene); Meyer, Pieter Willem Adriaan; Ogunsakin, Ropo Ebenezer; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Uys, Andre; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Elsevier, 2024-09)

  OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to analyze the clinicoradiologic features and Ki-67 proliferation indices between the histopathologic variants of ameloblastomas (ABs) for possible associations. STUDY DESIGN: The diagnosis ...
• A morphometric study of posterior tibial slope differences by sex and ethnicity in a South African population 

  Hohmann, Erik; Nel, Adri; Van Zyl, Reinette; Natalie, Natalie; Mogale, Nkhensani (Springer, 2025-01)

  PURPOSE : Posterior tibial slope (PTS) influences knee kinetics and kinematics. The purpose of this study was to investigate morphology and variation within a sample of the black and white male and female population. METHOD ...
• Radiologic specific growth rate of ameloblastomas : a clinicopathological correlation 

  Smit, Chane; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, Marlene B.; Meyer, Pieter Willem Adriaan; Fonseca, Felipe P.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Uys, Andre (Wiley, 2025-01)

  BACKGROUND : The study aimed to assess the radiologic-specific growth rate of ameloblastomas, evaluating potential associations with demographics, radiologic features, histopathologic variants and proliferation indices. ...
• Carboxy-amidated AamAP1-lys has superior conformational flexibility and accelerated killing of gram-negative bacteria 

  Van Wyk, Rosalind Jeanette; Serem, June Cheptoo; Oosthuizen, Carel B.; Semenya, Dorothy; Serian, Miruna; Lorenz, Christian D.; Mason, A. James; Bester, Megan Jean; Gaspar, Anabella Regina Marques (American Chemical Society, 2025-02)

  Please read abstract in the article.
• Extruded wholegrain sorghum porridges fortified with baobab fruit and moringa leaves display bioactive phenolics-related health-promoting properties 

  Lubaale, John; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bester, Megan Jean; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi (Elsevier, 2024-07-20)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Food-to-food fortification (FtFF) is gaining traction as a strategy to enhance nutritional value of cereal-based foods. Sorghum, a major food crop for millions in the semi-arid tropics lends ...
• A study of the incidence of the corona mortis within a South African patient sample using computerized tomographic angiography 

  Naicker, Jade; Tshabalala, Zithulele Nkosinathi; Janse van Rensburg, Jacques; Masenge, Andries; Modisane, Obakeng; Matshidza, Steven; Mogale, Nkhensani (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  INTRODUCTION: Retropubic hematomas are a common development in cases of pelvic ring trauma and post-operative repair of fractures to the anterior column of the pelvis. Early detection and diagnosis of such events using computed ...
• The knee anterolateral ligament is present in 82% of North Americans and 65% of Europeans but only in 46% of Asian studies : a systematic review of frequency and anatomy 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Molepo, Maketo; Arciero, Robert; Imhoff, Andreas (Elsevier, 2025)

  PURPOSE : To perform an updated systematic review on the prevalence and morphological characteristics of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) in human cadaveric specimens. METHODS : Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar ...
• Micro-fragmented adipose tissue has no advantage over platelet-rich plasma and Bone Marrow aspirate injections for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis : a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Frank, Rachel M.; Rodeo, Scott A. (Sage, 2025)

  BACKGROUND : Micro-fragmented adipose tissue has been proposed for intra-articular treatment of knee osteoarthritis. There are little data comparing the outcomes of treatment between micro-fragmented adipose tissue and ...
• The anatomical location of the great saphenous vein at the thigh and ankle : a neonatal cadaver study 

  Van Tonder, Daniel Johannes; Kathrada, Ahmad; Lokhandwala, Adnan; Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels (Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2024-03)

  No abstract available.
• Anatomical analysis of proximal tibia : selecting ideal sites for pediatric intraosseous infusion 

  Van Tonder, Daniel Johannes; Al Safadi, Layla; Samaha, Paula; Suleman, Farhana Ebrahim; Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Van Schoor, Albert; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels (Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2024-07)

  Intraosseous access is a safe and efficient method to administer medications to patients that require advanced life support when intravenous access is not easily available. This study aims to narrow down the ideal insertion ...
• Analyzing 3D facial morphology : insights from a comparative European and South African study on population affinity, sex, age, and allometry 

  Mbonani, Thandolwethu Mbali; L’Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Ridel, Alison F. (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  Please read abstract in article.
• QSAR reveals decreased lipophilicity of polar residues determines the selectivity of antimicrobial peptide activity 

  Van der Walt, Mandelie; Moller, Dalton Sharl; Van Wyk, Rosalind Jeanette; Ferguson, Philip M.; Hind, Charlotte K.; Clifford, Melanie; Do Carmo Silva, Phoebe; Sutton, Mark J.; Mason, A. James; Bester, Megan Jean; Gaspar, Anabella Regina Marques (American Chemical Society, 2024-06)

  Antimicrobial resistance has increased rapidly, causing daunting morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional antibiotics due to their broad ...
• Anterior and coracoid base tunnel location combined with single -or double clavicular tunnel techniques using double-button fixation for coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction both restore horizontal stability. A biomechanical cadaver study 

  Molepo, Maketo; Keough, Natalie; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Hohmann, Erik (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  BACKGROUND : The placement of clavicle tunnels in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is well established, but the optimal position of the coracoid tunnel remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how the ...
• Shape analysis of the nasal complex among South African groups from CBCT scans 

  Ridel, Alison F.; Demeter, Fabrice; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Vandermeulen, Dirk; Oettle, Anna Catherina (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2024-05-28)

  Three-dimensional (3D) anatomical extraction techniques could help the forensic anthropologist in a precise and inclusive assessment of biological phenotypes for the development of facial reconstruction methods. In this ...
• The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach 

  Naicker, Jade; Tshabalala, Zithulele Nkosinathi; Masenge, Andries; Modisane, Obakeng; Matshidza, Steven; Mogale, Nkhensani (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  BACKGROUND : The Modified Stoppa approach is a minimally invasive method of accessing the pelvis when treating pelvic ring and acetabular fractures. Although this approach is reported to be effective in exposing pelvic ...
• In vitro effects of L-kynurenine and quinolinic acid on adhesion, migration and apoptosis in B16 F10 melanoma cells 

  Basson, Charlise; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bipath, Priyesh; Hlophe, Y. (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  INTRODUCTION : The inhibition of melanoma adhesion through adhesion molecules, such as integrins and E-cadherin, may represent a promising strategy for managing melanoma metastasis. Compounds, namely l-kynurenine (L-kyn) ...
• The taphonomic effects of long-term burial in the South African Highveld 

  Landsman, Claudia; Myburgh, Jolandie; Meyer, Anja (Springer, 2024-09)

  Taphonomy studies the environmental effects on remains from the time of deposition to the time of recovery and has been integrated into the field of forensic anthropology. The changes to skeletal remains are dependent on ...
• Exploring cranial macromorphoscopic variation and classification accuracy in a South African sample 

  Liebenberg, Leandi; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Stull, Kyra Elizabeth (Springer, 2024-09)

  To date South African forensic anthropologists are only able to successfully apply a metric approach to estimate population affinity when constructing a biological profile from skeletal remains. While a non-metric, or ...
• A morphoscopic exploration of cranial sexual dimorphism among modern South Africans using computed tomography scans 

  Krüger, Gabriele Christa; Jantz, Richard L.; Van der Walt, Elizabeth; Lockhat, Zarina I.; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle (Springer, 2024-11)

  Continual re-evaluation of standards for forensic anthropological analyses are necessary, particularly as new methods are explored or as populations change. Indian South Africans are not a new addition to the South African ...
• 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. ...

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