Browsing Masters Degrees (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 27
-
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 ... -
Leptin levels in the hypertensive black African parturient.
(2001)Background: Leptin is a new adipose-derived hormone discovered in 1994. It is vital in energy balance and weight regulation in humans. During pregnancy the placenta is an extra source of leptin. The role of leptin in ... -
The impact of pneumonia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infected pregnant women on perinatal and early infant mortality.
(2007)Background: Although the prevalence of pneumonia in pregnancy is reported to be less than 1%, the pregnant state and risk factors associated with the development of pneumonia adversely influence the outcome of pregnancy. ... -
Evaluation of haematological parameters and immune markers in HIV-infected and non-infected pre-eclamptic Black women.
(2007)This study focuses on women with both pre-eclampsia and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-specific syndrome that occurs after 20 weeks gestation. Thrombocytopenia is the most common haematological ... -
Spot urine protein to creatinine ratio testing : new techniques for detecting proteinurra in pre-eclampsia.
(2008)Background: The most commonly employed screening method for proteinuria is a semi- quantitative dipstick urinalysis, but it has been shown to be inaccurate in pregnancy. New developments in the assessment of proteinuria ... -
Profile of mortality amongst women with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in relation to HIV non-infected women.
(2008)OBJECTIVES: To determine if women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection with severe degrees of immunosuppression are more predisposed to mortality from Gestational Trophoblastic Disease compared with HIV-infected ... -
A retrospective review of uterine malignancies amongst women presenting to the gynaecology oncology clinic, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH).
(2009)Abstract can be viewed in PDF document. -
The frequency of insulin resistance and hyperlipidaemia in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) attending Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital .
(2010)BACKGROUND. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the commonest endocrinopathies in women of reproductive age. The prevalence of the disease is estimated to be around 5 % in general population (Azziz, 2004). Literature on ... -
A descriptive analysis of patients presenting with ectopic pregnancies at King Edward VIII hospital, Durban.
(2011)OBJECTIVE: To describe the patient profile, clinical features, risk factors, management options and complications in women with ectopic pregnancy. DESIGN: Descriptive study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: King Edward ... -
An audit of couples attending the infertility unit at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Durban.
(2011)An audit of Couples attending the Infertility Unit at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Durban Objectives To determine the patient profile, causes of infertility and the success rates of medical and surgical ... -
To identify the changes in the haemodynamics in patients with pre-eclampsia using brain natriuretic peptide and doppler studies.
(2011)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Views and attitudes of pregnant women on decision making for LTOP for severe fetal abnormalities.
(2011)Aim: To study the views and attitudes of pregnant women with a severe fetal anomaly towards late termination of pregnancy (LTOP). Methods: Data was collected over a 3 month period using a pen and paper semi-structured ... -
An audit of peripartum hysterectomy at the Pietermaritzburg complex of hospitals.
(2012)RATIONALE OF THE STUDY. To carry out a retrospective chart review of all patients who had a peripartum hysterectomy in hospitals at different levels of health care in the Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex to examine the ... -
A clinical audit of laparoscopic surgery for recto-vaginal endometriosis at a tertiary referral centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the operative and post-operative complications, and outcomes of laparoscopic surgery using the Harmonic scalpel in patients with recto-vaginal endometriosis (RVE). Furthermore, ... -
Awareness, knowledge and utilization of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
(2012)OBJECTIVES To determine if health care workers are aware of the HPV vaccine and its availability, uptake of the vaccine and prescribing practices and reasons for non – uptake of the vaccine . METHODS Health care providers ... -
The cardio-metabolic profile and bone mineral density in African and Indian postmenopausal women.
(2013)AIMS. To determine the cardio-metabolic risk profile and incidence of low bone mineral density in African and Indian postmenopausal women attending the IALCH menopause clinic and to determine whether there is a correlation ... -
Challenges facing refugee women while accessing antenatal care in public health institutions in Durban, South Africa.
(2014)Background Findings from international studies claim that pregnant refugee women are at increased risk of obstetric complications due to preexisting health conditions, nutritional deficiencies and increased vulnerability ... -
Pregnancy outcome in HIV positive women on antiretroviral therapy delivering in Durban, South Africa.
(2014)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Prophylactic oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease: current practice and need for guidelines.
(2015)Abstract available in PDF file.