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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.
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 ...
Newly developed method for quantification of tryptophan and its metabolites : clinical application

Bipath, Priyesh; Laurens, Johannes B.; Viljoen, Margaretha; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-11-12)

Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, follows important metabolic pathways for protein, niacin and serotonin synthesis. The kynurenine pathway is a major pathway for tryptophan degradation. Indications are that tryptophan ...
A phase 1 acute and sub acute safety clinical trial and proof of concept efficacy Of carbohydrate derived fulvic acid (CHD-FA)

Gandy, Justin John; Jansen van Rensburg, Connie E.; Meeding, Johanna Petronella; Snyman, Jacques Rene; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-11-12)

CHD-FA is a new heavy metal free carbohydrate derived fulvic acid. Preclinical data indicated that CHD-FA is safe. It is also effective in inhibiting carrageenan induced inflammation in rats to an extent similar to ...
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 ...
The prevalence and morphology of the palmaris longus muscle employed as flaps in reconstructive surgery

Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Bosman, Marius C.; Venter, G.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-09-29)

The desire to replace missing tissue in the human body has existed since the beginning of medicine. A donor flap is usually selected for transfer because it is thought to be nonessential in its original location, meaning ...
Prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from clinical specimens from Pretoria Academic Hospital

Bellomo, Alessandro N.; Hoosen, Anwar Ahmed; Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen; Kock, Marleen M.; Makgotlho, Phuti Edward; Creative Studios, Dept. of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria. (2008-10-23)

Acinetobacter baumannii is an important cause of nosocomial infections in hospitals, with most cases occurring in immunocompromised patients. Nosocomial infections are most often associated with medical device related ...
Prevalence of blaSHV, blaTEM and blaCTX-M antibiotic resistance genes in selected bacterial pathogens from the Pretoria Academic Hospital

Hoosen, Anwar Ahmed; Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen; Veldsman, C.; Makgotlho, Phuti Edward; Kock, Marleen M.; Dove, Mike G.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-10-23)

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are considered one of the most important antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Multidrug resistance is emerging in many Gram-negative pathogens and is associated with severe nosocomial ...
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 ...
Prevalence of extended-spectrum-ß-lactamase (ESBL) and metallo-ß-lactamase (MBL) antibiotic resistance genes in Enterobacter species in Pretoria Academic Hospital

Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen; Said, Halima Mohammed; Hoosen, Anwar Ahmed; Bulane, Atang; Makgotlho, Phuti Edward; Kock, Marleen M.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-11-12)

The prevalence of blaCTX-M, blaSHV and blaTEM extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and VIM metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) producing Enterobacter are increasing worldwide. Multidrug resistance due to the presence of ...
Quality of life in haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients

Viljoen, Margaretha; Bipath, Priyesh; Govender, Catherine; Oberholzer, T.G.; Odendaal, E.; Potgieter, C.D.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-11-12)

The quality of life is generally compromised in patients undergoing long term treatment for a chronic condition. Poor quality of life can have a negative impact on the treatment outcome. Decreased quality of life of end-stage ...
The relevance of the GNK288 anatomy dissection study guide from the students’ perspective : a survey conducted amongst MBCHB II and BCHD II students at the University of Pretoria

Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Meiring, J.H.; Louw, F.S. (2008-09-29)

Considering the growing tendency and in often demand of making all Study guides and material electronically available to students, the question arises whether hard copies of the Study component of Study guides should be ...
Repatriation of the Mapungubwe human remains : an overview of the process and procedure

Keough, Natalie; Nienaber, Willem C.; Steyn, Maryna; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-09-29)

Since the mid-1990’s several claims for the return of the Mapungubwe human remains were made by indigenous communities, while some archaeologists felt that a pro-active process for repatriation should be initiated. The ...
Sex determination from the metacarpals in a modern South African male and female sample

Steyn, Maryna; Navsa, Nadia; Iscan, M.Y.; Creative Studios, Dept of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-09-29)

Forensic anthropological studies include the determination of demographic characteristics such as sex. Parts of the human skeleton that are accurate predictors for sex include the skull, pelvis, femur and tibia. Metacarpals ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
A study of the pterygopalatine fossa and it's ganglion in a South African skeletal and cadaver population

Bosman, Marius C.; Du Plessis, M.; Navsa, Nadia (2008-09-29)

It is well known that pain experienced by patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia or facial pain syndrome can be effectively treated by blocking the contents of the pterygopalatine fossa. Such a procedure is not widely ...
Techniques for giving constructive verbal feedback

Van Rooyen, Marietjie; Treadwell, Ina; Pickworth, Glynis Ellen; Binedell, Tarryn; Creative Studios, Dept for Education Innovation, University of Pretoria (2008-08-05)

Background: Being involved in communication teaching and assessment requires constructive verbal feedback skills to make health professionals aware of their behaviour and how it affects the patient. These skills however ...
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 ...

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