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A 10-year institutional review of surgery for structural valve dysfunction in the developing world.
(2017)Background Prosthetic heart valves do not fulfil the requirements for an ideal valve, resulting in the development of prosthetic dysfunction or complications over time. Structural valve dysfunction may be influenced by ... -
Abnormal IgA1 O-glycosylation in a multi-ethnic population of IgA nephropathy patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)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 ... -
Aspects of gastrointestinal tuberculosis at King Edward VIII Hospital.
(1987)Abstract available in PDF. -
An assessment of DSP pharmacy medication delivery for HIV treatment in a family practice in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)Abstract available in PDF file. -
An assessment of ENT scope and training perceptions amongst general practitioners and primary care physicians in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)An overview of dissertation is available in a PDF. -
Assessment of the immune response in kidney transplant patients.
(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 ... -
Assessment of the liver in an HIV era: clinical, laboratory and radiological abnormalities.
(2020)Background: Liver – related mortality and morbidity are an increasing burden worldwide. Aim: To outline the pattern of liver abnormalities at a tertiary hospital in KwaZulu Natal (KZN), Durban, South Africa, during the ... -
An assessment of tne successes and shortfalls of the national birth defects databases and an improved data collection method of the databases.
(2018)The Constitution of South Africa (SA) together with the National Health Act (63 of 1977) govern the provision of health services to the residents of the country. With a three-tier system of governance consisting of national, ... -
Association between thyroid dysfunction and conventional risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
(2019)Abstract not available. -
An audit of the infection prevention and control program at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital.
(2019)BACKGROUND Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in South Africa. The treatment of these diseases and their complications consume huge amounts of already limited healthcare resources. Antibiotic resistance ... -
Characterization of CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses in HIV-1 C-Clade infection.
(2011)HIV-1 specific CD4+ T cell activity in clade C infected subjects has not been studied. CD4+ T cells play a vital role in controlling infectious diseases and there is a need to augment our knowledge of HIV immunology to ... -
The clinical manifestations and response to treatment in South Africans with Lupus nephritis.
(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 ... -
The clinical natural history of snakebite victims in Southern Africa.
(2000)The author wrote a dissertation for the Mmed Sc degree entitled The Clinical Natural History of Snakebite in Southern Africa, which dealt with the epidemiology of snakebite and the clinico-pathological events in snakebite ... -
Clinical profile of HIV negative and HIV positive women presenting with cervical cancer in Durban.
(2013)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Conditions associated with levels of allergens and fungal aerosols in selected homes of selected primary school children in Durban.
(2007)This indoor environment study formed part of the South Durban Health Study (SDHS) that investigated the health effects of exposure to ambient air pollution. Homes of children from seven communities corresponding schools ... -
A cross-sectional survey of patients attitude to vaginal examination and chaperone at King Edward V111 hospital.
(2012)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Culturally competent patient-provider communication with Zulu patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
(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 ... -
Deliberate self-harm at RK Khan hospital internal medicine department: the influence of age on the likelihood of admission, triggers, methods used and outcomes.
(2018)A prior suicide attempt is the most important risk factor for complete suicide. For every completed suicide it is estimated that more than 20 suicide attempts are made. From July to December 2016, Deliberate Self-Harm ...