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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, 2019-04)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, 2018-11)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 ... -
Histomorphometric effects of an antiretroviral treatment and obesity on the pancreas, liver, kidney and perivascular adipose tissue in a rat model
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Congenital anomalies in the vertebral column associated with thoracolumbar transitional vertebrae
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-11-08)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : According to Byrd & Comiskey (2016), disrupted ossification during development results in abnormal skeletal development. A study conducted on congenital anomalies by Masnicová & Beňuš (2003), stipulated ... -
An in vitro study of mesenchyme–islet cell interactions in islet neogenesis: A model for tissue replacement therapy in diabetes mellitus
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Shortages of donor islets, immune rejection, and the need for life-long immuno-suppressors remain the clinical challenges of islet transplantation in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. An alternative ... -
Morphological assessment of disease and metabolic disorders in a Western Cape skeletal population
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Amongst others, disease, pathology, metabolic disorders and other traits, can be investigated after death by examination of skeletal remains. The evaluation of lesions resulting from disease and metabolic ... -
Prevalence and trends of staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in hospitalized patients in South Africa, 2010 to 2012 : laboratory- based surveillance mapping of antimicrobial resistance and molecular epidemiology
(Public Library of Science, 2015-12)Introduction: We aimed to obtain an in-depth understanding on recent antimicrobial resistance trends and molecular epidemiology trends of S. aureus bacteraemia (SAB). Methods: Thirteen academic centres in South ... -
Description of the cerebral vasculature in a southern African cadaver cohort
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Few studies give a complete description on the origin, absence, duplication and triplication of the cerebral cortical branches. The anterior cerebral artery (ACA) varies considerably and this complicates ... -
Islet composition and architecture in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat following pancreatic duct ligation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by the loss of beta cells from the islets, thereby disrupting islet composition and architecture which are important components that influence islet ...
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