• Application of communication skills in an authentic clinical setting : assessing the communication competency of sixth year medical students during history taking. 

  Ekanda, Alfred Ntando. (2017)

  Abstract in PDF file.

• The clinical manifestations and response to treatment in South Africans with Lupus nephritis. 

  Mody, Priyesh G. (2016)

  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an uncommon disease which is being recognised with increasing frequency in Africa, including South Africa. It is most common in young women and is associated with a significant morbidity ...

• A retrospective review of the clinical outcomes in patients admitted to a newly established medical High Care Unit at King Edward VIII Hospital. 

  Naidoo, Darrin Ryan. (2016)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• A description of the profile of the patients and outcomes of fiber-optic bronchoscopies, performed at a tertiary care hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, from January to December 2011. 

  Ramkillawan, Yeishna. (2014)

  Background Tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were the three leading causes of natural deaths in South Africa in 2013 and 11.9% of all deaths in KwaZulu Natal were attributed to TB. In ...

• Renal manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus in the era of antiretroviral treatment in South Africa. 

  Assaram, Shirelle. (2016)

  Background: Sub-Saharan Africa carries the global burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Renal disease is a well-recognized and closely associated complication of HIV infection. The burden of kidney disease ...

• Evolution of the CD4 count in the first 12 months following initiation of antiretroviral therapy in a South African public-sector patient population. 

  Mathenjwa, Mfundo Falethu. (2017)

  Abstract not available.

• A retrospective review of the demographic profile, disease activity, co-existent co-morbid disease and treatment in established rheumatoid arthritis at a tertiary center clinic. 

  Singh, Akira. (2016)

  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common forms of chronic inflammatory arthritis and often results in joint damage, physical disability and premature mortality. The incidence of RA is increasing in developing ...

• Warfarin : time in therapeutic range, a single centre study on patients using warfarin for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation and prosthetic heart valves. 

  Sadhabiriss, Dhiren. (2016)

  Background: There are various indications for the use of oral anticoagulants. Two common indications are in patients with atrial fibrillation and prosthetic heart valves. The quality of anticoagulation, determined by the ...

• Culturally competent patient-provider communication with Zulu patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma. 

  Brown, Ottilia. (2016)

  Background: Communicating the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer is widely documented as a challenging task. Furthermore, ensuring that patients understand their treatment options is considered good practice; however ...

• An investigation into the renewed need for the care and prevention of congenital disorders in South Africa. 

  Malherbe, Helen. (2017)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• Genetic basis of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome in Indian and Black South African children. 

  Asharam, Kareshma. (2017)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• Clinical profile of HIV negative and HIV positive women presenting with cervical cancer in Durban. 

  Ghani, Ayesha. (2013)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• An assessment of DSP pharmacy medication delivery for HIV treatment in a family practice in KwaZulu-Natal. 

  Reddy, Vinothan Vadival. (2014)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• A cross-sectional survey of patients attitude to vaginal examination and chaperone at King Edward V111 hospital. 

  Amaechina, Okezie Ubaka. (2012)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in KwaZulu-Natal and its association with the vaginal immune response and shedding of HIV and HSV-2. 

  Naido, Kavitha. (2017)

  Introduction: South Africa has a high burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. The role of Gardnerella vaginalis in the development of BV has been disputed after the recovery of G. vaginalis from healthy ...

• “Sowing the seeds” the use of feedback in postgraduate medical education : a key factor in developing and enhancing clinical competence. 

  Bagwandeen, Chauntelle Ingrid. (2016)

  Background: The importance of feedback in enhancing clinical competency in the postgraduate medical education arena is well documented. Many definitions of, and models and frameworks for delivering feedback exist. Trainee ...

• Quantitative susceptibility testing of chlamydia trachomatis against clinically relevant drugs. 

  Matadin, Riona. (2017)

  Abstract available in PDF file.

• Metabolic complications of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in a South African black population.. 

  Magula, Nombulelo Princess. (2015-06-09)

  Aims To determine the prevalence and incidence of lipodystrophy (fat distribution [lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy] and metabolic complications [insulin resistance-dysglycaemia and dyslipidemia]) in HIV-1 infected adult ...

• Abnormal IgA1 O-glycosylation in a multi-ethnic population of IgA nephropathy patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

  Nansook, Prishani. (2014-11-26)

  Background: The pathogenesis of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) is poorly understood globally and curative therapy currently does not exist. Variable presentation among IgAN patients globally may be indicative of various underlying ...

• Assessment of the immune response in kidney transplant patients. 

  Omarjee, Saleha. (2009)

  Background: Management of a transplant recipient involves the use of multiple immunosuppressant drugs. Currently there is no test that reflects the overall immune status of the patient. This results in under or over ...

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