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Theses and Dissertations (Anatomy): Recent submissions
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Evaluating external and internal root and canal morphology of first molars in Black South Africans (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-12)Introduction The aims and objectives of this project were to: 1) to standardise the determination of the orifice location of root canals using micro-CT and the pulp floor, 2) describe main root canal configurations using ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-14)Introduction: A critical gap exists in population-specific data for facial morphology of black South Africans which are essential for the accurate reconstruction of facial features in fields such as aesthetic and reconstructive ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Background: Mental health is an increasing global crisis. It has large social, economic, and health costs, with stress and anxiety disorders accounting for a large portion of the impact. Biomarkers may help to improve the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Due to the lack of literature investigating the function of the interthalamic adhesion (IA), uncertainty surrounds its significance and clinical importance within the brain. However, existing literature has been able to ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)The Bridging Infix was proposed as a novel minimally invasive technique for anterior pelvic fixation. The novel method was proposed with the objective of reducing known complications of the established INFIX or Pelvic ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-12)The eleventh cranial nerve, known as the accessory nerve (CN XI), consists of a cranial and a spinal component. The spinal root is responsible for the motor innervation of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle and the ...
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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, 2020)Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a pathological condition that primarily affects the spine. The focus of this study was to investigate the possible link between a diet rich in animal proteins and DISH ...
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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, 2020)Skeletal remains exposed to an outdoor context are prone to post-mortem damage and fragmentation, making skeletal analysis difficult for the anthropologist. Research on ancestry and sex from isolated fragments of the cranium ...
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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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