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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 ... -
The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of rapid point-of-care testing for CD4+ T cell count enumeration and TB diagnosis.
(2014)Objectives: The PIMA CD4+ T cell count analyser has been favourably evaluated for use in point-of-care (POC) situations in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, has also been recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), however, ... -
Acute pancreatitis in a high HIV prevalence environment: analysis of prevalence, demographics, prognosticators and outcomes.
(2019)Background It is unclear what is the true prevalence of HIV related acute pancreatitis and whether diagnostic and prognostic markers used in patients without HIV infection are as effective in HIV related pancreatitis and ... -
Adherence to iron prophylactic therapy during pregnancy in an urban regional hospital in Durban, South Africa.
(2017)Iron and folic acid supplementation plays a major role in prevention and control of iron deficiency anaemia in antenatal care. In South Africa, although all pregnant women receive iron, folate and calcium supplementation ... -
Admissions for pulmonary embolism at a tertiary South African hospital.
(2017)Background: Published descriptions of pulmonary embolism (PE) from South African (SA) settings are rare. We sought to address this gap in the literature. Methods: This was a case series involving 61 adult patients admitted ... -
An aetiological study of white vulval skin lesions amongst patients attending the gynaecological clinic at R.K. Khan Hospital, Durban.
(1998)BACKGROUND White vulva! skin lesions may be due to various conditions, including benign and non-benign causes. The dilemma faced by the clinician with such a patient is the aetiology of the lesion, as well as the approach ... -
Aids for the early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM)
(1985)Mortality and morbidity rates associated with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) are substantial. The average duration of the untreated disease from onset to death is about 17 days. The prognosis of TBM is known to correlate ... -
An anatomical exploration into the variable patterns of the venous vasculature of the human kidney.
(1993)In clinical anatomy, the renal venous system is relatively understudied compared to the arterial system. This investigation aims to clarify and update the variable patterns of the renal venous vasculature using cadaveric ... -
The antibody response to different measles vaccine strains given by the aerosol and subcutaneous routes to schoolchildren.
(2003)Abstract available in PDF. -
Anxiety and depressive symptoms amongst caregivers of children with mental illness.
(2016)Abstract not available. -
Aortobifemoral bypass for aorto-iliac occlusive disease in the population of KwaZulu-Natal: an in-depth assessment.
(1995)Abstract available in PDF. -
Aphakic iris-claw (Artisan®/Verisyse) lens implantation in low-income African population.
(2007)Purpose: To test the viability of implanting the Artisan®/VerisyseTM lens in a low-income monocular aphakic African population with insufficient capsular support where contact lens wear is expensive and spectacle correction ... -
Apoptosis - a comparative study of its role on the trophoblast cell in normotensive and hypertensive placental bed.
(2006)Abstract available in PDF. -
Application of communication skills in an authentic clinical setting: assessing the communication competency of sixth year medical students during history taking.
(2017)The Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine (NRMSM) launched a new 6 year MBChB programme in 2010. This curriculum includes a clinical communication course which emphasises the patient centred approach in line with the Health ... -
Aspects of gastrointestinal tuberculosis at King Edward VIII Hospital.
(1987)Abstract available in PDF. -
Assessing reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy using the method of verbal recall in children from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
(2017)Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest number of children living with HIV. HIV is one of the major causes of under-five mortality in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy in the paediatric population has improved mortality, led to a ... -
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.