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The role of voluntary counselling and testing in modifying risky sexual behaviour for HIV infection : cross-sectional study from the ‘Wellness Clinic’ of a District Hospital in rural Limpopo, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VCT) is considered one of the key strategies in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. However its role in modifying risky sexual behaviour ...
The biomechanical risk factors associated with preventing and managing iliotibial band syndrome in runners : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), an overuse injury, is the second most common running injury and the main cause of lateral knee pain in runners. Due to the increasing number of runners ...
Quality improvement cycle in Opuwo district hospital HIV/AIDS clinic, Kunene region, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study aimed to assess and improve the quality of care for Opuwo District Hospital HIV/AIDS clinic in Namibia. Currently, there is no literature available on the quality of care for the HIV/AIDS clinic ...
Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices amongst adult HIV positive females in the John Talo Gaetsewe Health District
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-07)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Adult females recently diagnosed HIV positive fall pregnant soon after diagnosis in John Taolo Gaetsewe Health District. They usually claim ignorant of or say they forgot to take their pills ...
The characterisation and expression of HIV-1 subtype C gag
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The gag gene of HIV-1 encodes for one of the major structural proteins, which
contains several conserved cytotoxic T cell (CTL) epitopes. Gag specific CTL
responses are important in controlling viral ...
Biomarkers of HIV associated malignancies and of drug interaction between anti-retrovirals (ARVs) and chemotherapy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Altered immune mechanisms play a critical role in the pathogenesis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), as evidenced by increased rates of NHL among HIV+ patients [De Roos et al., 2012; Mellgren ...
Dexamethasone as adjuvant treatment in patients with acute severe pharyngitis : a descriptive study at Welcare Hospital emergency unit, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
Background: An increased incidence of acute group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis has been reported anecdotally at the Welcare Hospital in Dubai.
Aim: To describe the outcomes of patients with acute ...
Characterizing the proteomes of selected members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a pathogenic organism that infects a third of the
world’s population and causes approximately 2 million deaths per year. This pathogen is a
member of the Mycobacterium ...
Beliefs and attitudes to obesity, its risk factors and consequences in a Xhosa community : a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
Background:
The issue of obesity is an important one because in some communities obesity is perceived in many ways such that it is not recognised as a problem as typified by the black community of Khayelitsha with high ...
A cross sectional survey investigating the prevalence of preoperative anxiety in children, and if this is associated with cultural and socio-economic background at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT :
Background: A significant number of children appear to experience anxiety in the preoperative period, which may lead to maladaptive postsurgical behaviour. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey ...