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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (University of Pretoria) by Supervisor "Van Schoor, Albert-Neels"
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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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(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 ...
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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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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Background Lower back pain (LBP) remains a common ailment among adult populations and a superior cluneal nerve (SCN) entrapment accounts for 10% of reported LBP cases. The diagnostic criteria of SCN entrapment include ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)The obturator nerve sends both motor and sensory fibres to the medial compartment of the thigh. This study aimed to provide a clear description of the anatomy and course of the obturator nerve and its branches to assist ...
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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)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, ...
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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, 2015)Arterial pathology is one of the main contributors to cardiovascular diseases and mortality. Several studies have been done to investigate the association between changes in arterial dimensions and cardiovascular risk ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Various institutions and government hospitals in South Africa, still perform nerve blocks using anatomical landmarks to approximate the precise position of the targeted nerve(s). Although this technique has been reported ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-08)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among women. Due to its high incidence, technology that improves detection rates needs to be developed. While routine mammography ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014-01-28)Advancements in the medical field with regard to the development of new techniques, reassessment and analyses of the old and unsatisfactory techniques and the expansion and improvement of acceptable techniques have led to ...
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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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Morphology of the palmaris longus and plantaris muscles employed as flaps in reconstructive surgery (University of Pretoria, 2011)Tendons are frequently used for reconstructive surgery. This includes palmaris longus, plantaris, the long extensors of the toes and fingers as well as the flexors of the fingers. The surgeon must base his or her selection ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)Introduction Sleep apnea is classified as a sleep disorder characterized by a complete cessation, known as apneas, or impairment (partial cessation) of breathing, known as hypopneas. During obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Purpose: Accurate knowledge of the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is crucial for successful ACL reconstruction. Incorrect graft lengths and/or tunnel misplacement have to be avoided. If the graft length ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)Patients with Cushing’s syndrome often complain about sleep disruption and excessive day time sleepiness, which could contribute to worsening quality of life and metabolic comorbidities (obesity, hypertension, diabetes ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION: Transitional vertebrae result from overlapping developmental fields in the spine and can be located at any regional junction in the vertebral column. Consequently, transitional vertebrae retain features from ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)The retromolar foramen represents a little known anatomical variation in the posterior mandible of uncertain clinical importance. It has been the subject of limited study. Findings and conclusions of these studies have ...
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