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A qualitative and quantitative magnetic resonance diffusion study investigating the pathogenesis of cryptococcal-induced visual loss.
(2013)Background: Cryptococcal induced visual loss is common and increasingly becoming a debilitating consequence in survivors of cryptococcal meningitis (CM). Conflicting reports of the optic neuritis and papilloedema models ... -
A qualitative descriptive exploratory study of teaching methodologies utilised by nurse educators in South West Nigeria.
(2017)Background: Teaching methodologies are indispensable in nursing education. Globally, they are fundamental of teaching and learning in all higher institutions of learning. Nurse educators require competencies in facilitating ... -
A qualitative study into the psychosocial well-being of Durban's homeless youth.
(2015)This study explored the experiences of a sample of six male and four female homeless youth living on the streets of Durban, South Africa. It focused on their concepts of 'home' and their ideas around homelessness, as well ... -
A qualitative study to understand the experiences and coping processes of primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(2014)Aim: The aim of the study is to gain deeper understanding into the lived experiences of parents at a stimulation centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and the coping strategies they employ in caring for their children ... -
A qualitative understanding of the socio-cultural and situational context of substance abuse and sexual risk-taking behaviours in women.
(2008)South Africa is one of the six southern African countries where the HIV levels for childbearing women are 20% or higher. In South Africa, like most countries, behaviours such as multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex ... -
Quality of deep fried chip cooking oil at fast food outlets in the South Central Operational Entity within Ethekwini Municipality.
(2006)The demand for deep fried chips by public and the number of people entering the fast food industry in the form of fast food outlets has increased tremendously. Frying oils are very expensive and are the most important ... -
Quality of paediatric care at King Edward VIII hospital.
(1987)The purpose of health service research is to produce knowledge that will contribute to the improvement in the delivery of health care and it is in this spirit that this study of the quality of paediatric care at King ... -
Quality of tuberculosis microscopy in KwaZulu-Natal as determined by laboratory proficiency testing.
(2009)Introduction Sputum smears stained by the Ziehl-Neelsen method are the least expensive tool for diagnosing patients with infectious tuberculosis. However, false positive and false negative results have serious implications ... -
Quantification of circulating cell free fetal DNA and cell free total DNA in normal pregnancy and in pregnancy-related hypertension in Black South African Women.
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A quantification of heat load as assessed by indicators of tissue damage in rats.
(1984)Heatstroke is an illness that occurs when body temperature is grossly elevated, causing widespread tissue damage. The extent of tissue damage depends on the level of body temperature elevation and the duration. Despite ... -
Quantifying the clinical exposure required to adequately prepare surgeons for deployment to conflict zones and to manage mass casualty situations.
(2018)Introduction: The ongoing state of global geo-political instability means that it is prudent, even in peaceful countries, to prepare civilian surgeons to manage major military-type trauma. However, preparing a modern surgeon ... -
Quantitative determination of fumonisin B1 in biological material.
(1999)The mycotoxin, fumonisin B1 is produced by the mould Fusarium moniliforme, a common contaminant of maize and maize products. Small doses (mg/kg) of ingested fumonisin B1 have been shown to cause diseases and even death in ... -
Quantitative susceptibility testing of chlamydia trachomatis against clinically relevant drugs.
(2017)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Racial differences in willingness to participate in HIV prevention clinical trials amongst university students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)Introduction Willingness to participate in clinical trials is a crucial element in recruitment of suitable participants for intervention trials. Measurement of willingness to participate assists in determining community ... -
Racial integration and dynamics amongst occupational therapy students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)Post democracy lecture venues within the Discipline of Occupational Therapy and campus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal display racial clustering where homogenous racial groups self-segregate and sit amongst those that ... -
Radioactive iodine in the management of thyrotoxicosis.
(2011)Objective : An audit of the use and outcomes of Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy in the definitive management of thyrotoxicosis at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Methods : ... -
Radiologic evaluation of breast disorders related to tuberculosis amongst women in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2016)Women in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, are at high risk of developing breast tuberculosis (BTB) due to the increased incidence of HIV. However, there is a general lack of knowledge regarding the various diseases ... -
A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients.
(2012)Introduction: Balance dysfunction, particularly in standing, is a devastating sequel to stroke since the ability to balance is one of the most critical motor control factors in daily life. Physiotherapists use a variety ... -
Rates and causes of child mortality in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2007)Background Recent gains in child survival are being threatened by the RN epidemic. Monitoring child mortality rates is essential to understanding the impact of the epidemic, but is constrained by a lack of data. A ... -
Recruitment and retention of optometrists in the public sector of KwaZulu-Natal.
Introduction With Africa sharing just under a quarter of the world’s disease burden, there is a limited and disparate distribution of health workers to meet this challenge. In public sector optometry, the situation is no ...