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The inferior intercavernous sinus : an anatomical study with application to trans-sphenoidal approaches to the pituitary gland
(Elsevier, 2020-06)Objectives: The inferior intercavernous sinus is located below the pituitary gland in the sella turcica. Its presence has been controversial among anatomists because it is not always found on radiological imaging or during ... -
Trace element concentration changes in brain tumors : a review
(American Association for Anatomy, 2020-05)Trace elements have been implicated in cancer, since the levels differ between cancerous and noncancerous tissue, different cancer types, and different malignancy grades. However, few studies have been conducted on trace ... -
Congenital Anomalies of the Tracheobronchial Tree: A Meta-Analysis and Clinical Considerations
(2020-11)Background The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and anatomical features of major tracheobronchial anomalies (mTBAs). Methods Major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible ... -
Defining a method to predict mouth morphology in edentulous skulls
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Forensic facial depiction (FFD) is the process whereby a face is modelled to depict a face from an unknown deceased individual’s skull to assist with human identification. The field of FFD that has not ... -
The anatomy of seismic signalling: morphological adaptations of the hind limb in drumming and non-drumming African mole-rats (Bathyergidae)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021., 2021-03-31)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Hind foot drumming is one of the most common forms of seismic signalling. The family Bathyergidae (African mole-rats) is well known for exhibiting hind foot drumming during courtship and territorial behaviour. ... -
Hyperglycaemia and its implication on the Pancreatic islet microvasculature in diabetic rat models
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Despite the considerable progress made in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, vascular damage remains the leading cause of patient death. The mechanisms underlying vascular abnormalities in ... -
Pelvimetry of Males from the Western Cape with Rectal Cancer: Anatomical and Clinical Implication
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer represents an increasing healthcare burden that affects South African males more commonly than females. Surgical intervention, and specifically total mesorectal excision (TME), remains ... -
Composition of the Kirsten skeletal collection at Stellenbosch University
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2018)The Kirsten Skeletal Collection is curated in the Division of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. It comprises the largest documented cadaver-derived South ... -
The correlation between cranial and post-cranial skeletal elements for resolving and reconstruction of comingled skeletal remains in victim identification
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Upon discovery of comingled disarticulated skeletons, actual matching of different skeletal elements to a particular individual can be extremely difficult. Available literature regarding the matching of ... -
The effect of a high sucrose diet on ovarian morphology : an age-matched generational study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is rapidly becoming an epidemic in society, affecting between 10% and 40% of Western populations. High-fat and refined sugar diets have been implicated in the increased prevalence ... -
Assessment of health status in a 20th century skeletal collection from the Western Cape
(2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Studies on the health status of skeletal remains give insight into the standard of living and survival pattern of historic populations. Analysis of trauma and pathological conditions in human skeletal ... -
The sciatic nerve division in the gluteal region in a South African population: An anatomical study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The sciatic nerve is repeatedly involved in the daily medical practices of anaesthesia, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitative medicine. The sciatic nerve, and its branches, are some of the most ... -
Anatomical variation of the carotid bifurcation in a Stellenbosch University cadaver cohort
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The carotid bifurcation is the point where the common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid artery. A precise anatomical knowledge of the carotid bifurcation is required for ... -
Immunohistomorphology of pancreatic islet microvasculature and the immunophenotypic analysis of CEPC in adult diabetic rats
(Sociedad Chilena de Anatomia, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Hyperglycaemia is one of the main causes for the endothelial cell (EC) damage in diabetic patients. Even though circulating endothelial progenitor cells (CEPC) could be used as a prognosis for microvascular ... -
A histomorphometric study of the effect of Afriplex GRT(TM) on the pancreas, liver and kidney of rats fed a high-fat diet
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Obesity causes a wide range of disorders including insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis as well as renal glomerular and tubular pathology. These disorders are typically associated with oxidative stress ... -
Accurate estimation of large vessel length in growing children and adolescents for the purpose of pulse wave velocity calculation.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)Background Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in adults worldwide. Early detection allows for early intervention to prevent vascular events such as strokes, heart attacks, etc. Although these vascular ... -
Beta secretase regulation and inflammation in pancreatic β-cells: the potential role of Rooibos
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)Introduction Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a hallmark of insulin resistance (IR) and underlies pancreatic β-cell failure and the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a disease characterized by a reduction in β-cell ... -
Clinical implications of the variations of sciatic nerve bifurcation on the popliteal nerve block
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The sciatic nerve (SN) is a major nerve of the lower limb, innervating the posterior thigh, the hip and knee as well as structures below the knee through its branches. The SN division occurs in the ... -
Effects of melatonin on the histomorphometry of the pancreas, liver and kidney of rats on antiretroviral treatment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The administration of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) in HIV positive patients has shown to cause side histologically observable effects in the pancreas, liver and kidneys. These conditions ... -
The effects of Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) supplementation on the pancreas, liver, and kidney of male Wistar rats following antiretroviral treatment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12-05)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The health burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has improved with the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Near perfect adherence to ART is needed to ensure the maximum benefits of the ...
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