Browsing Masters Degrees (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by Title
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The accuracy of non-invasive blood pressure monitoring when compared to intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring in patients with severe pre-eclampsia during an acute hypertensive crisis
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of non-invasive blood pressure measurements, using automated and manual devices, against invasive intra-arterial blood pressure measurements ... -
Audit of term elective caesarean section outcomes at Tygerberg Academic Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aim The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of patients intended for elective caesarean section (ELCS) at 39+0 weeks who are converted to emergency caesarean sections (EMCS) or normal ... -
Bone involvement in patients with cervical carcinoma – a single institution cohort study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)Introduction Bony metastases in cervical carcinoma are rare, occurring on average in 4.6% of patients. Autopsy studies indicate that it is underdiagnosed. It is important to recognise bony infiltration as palliative ... -
Breech deliveries in Tygerberg Academic Hospital : maternal and neonatal outcomes of vaginal and abdominal deliveries - a case-controlled study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Objective: To review the difference in short term neonatal and maternal outcomes among singleton infants with breech presentation delivered by vaginal or elective caesarean section route at term, ... -
A comparative review of the outcomes of two different perinatal mortality classification systems at an Obstetric unit in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background The annual burden of stillbirths is estimated to be more than 3 million deaths globally. Depending on the perinatal classification used, up to two thirds of deaths are reported as unknown.Gardosi, ... -
The comparison of non-invasive blood pressure monitoring with brachial intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring in patients with severe pre-eclampsia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of non-invasive brachial blood pressure measurements, using automated and manual devices, to invasive brachial intra-arterial blood pressure ... -
A comparison of the effect of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and SpermSlow on human spermatozoa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), as well as other micromanipulation assisted reproductive technology methods, such as physiologic ICSI (PICSI) and intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm ... -
The context of fetal ventriculomegaly in a developing country : a retrospective review
(2019-12)AIM: The goal of this study is to describe fetal ventriculomegaly (VM) in a developing country population with regards to clinical presentation, associated findings, natural history and outcome. Materials and methods This ... -
A controlled randomised study to compare the IUI biochemical pregnancy outcome between a routine swim-up and the Sep-D Kit semen preparation method
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Male factor infertility is a general term that describes couples in which an inability to conceive is associated with a problem identified in the male partner. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) together ... -
Description of fetal heart rate patterns at 20 to 24 weeks gestation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction - Accurate computerized analysis of the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern has become more feasible and clinically relevant in recent years. Taking into account advances in neonatal care resulting ... -
A Descriptive study of low risk women presenting in suspected preterm labour at Tygerberg hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)Introduction: Preterm birth refers to delivery before 37 completed weeks’ gestation and is often, but not always, preceded by spontaneous preterm labour. Prematurity due to preterm birth is the leading cause of direct ... -
A descriptive study of patients at high risk for mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV at Tygerberg Hospital: a retrospective review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: AIM This is a sub study of a main study with the primary aim of early identification of infants at high risk for HIV transmission, starting them on ARVs to prevent seroconversion and also possibly reverse ... -
The development, implementation and evaluation of a short course in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) skills
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)Introduction: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) examiner training is widely employed to address some of the reliability and validity issues that accompany the use of this assessment tool. An OSCE skills ... -
Double blind, randomised, placebocontrolled trial to evaluate the efficacy of esomeprazole to treat early onset pre-eclampsia (PIE Trial) : a study protocol
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2015)Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a major complication of pregnancy, globally responsible for 60 000 maternal deaths per year, and far greater numbers of fetal losses. There is no definitive treatment other than delivery. A ... -
Early human follicle ultrastructure comparison after slow cryopreservation in two different cryoprotectants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)BACKGROUND: The cryopreservation and transplantation of ovarian tissue have been shown to restore ovarian function temporarily and may also preserve the fertility of young female cancer patients until after their sterilizing ... -
Early onset pre-eclampsia with severe features necessitating fetal delivery: outcome of pregnancies with birthweight 1000-1800g at Tygerberg Hospital 2017
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)Introduction: Expectant management of early onset pre-eclampsia (EOPE) is an established practice at Tygerberg Hospital and some other tertiary institutions in South Africa. Its outcome has been documented in several ... -
Effect of human male patient diagnosis on syngamy timing and blastulation using time-lapse technology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)BACKGROUND: Improving embryo selection for embryo transfer is essential in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), especially in single embryo transfer settings to reduce multiple birth rate. Current selection methods ... -
The effect of incubation time and temperature on sperm motility, human sperm DNA and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) outcome
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In all Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) procedures the semen sample is handled, processed, prepared and manipulated before use in the fertilization process. During these incubation times, the sperm ... -
The effect of misoprostol on fetal heart rate parameters during induction of labour from 38 weeks gestation : a retrospective audit
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Misoprostol is often used for the purpose of induction of labour. However, its effect on fetal heart rate has not been systematically studied. Objective To assess the effect of misoprostol on fetal heart ... -
The effects of co-culturing human embryos in one-step continuous culture media on blastulation and assisted reproductive technology outcomes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The embryo culture system plays a vital role in optimizing human embryos' growth and development in vitro. At present, studies determining these conditions are often limited and contradictory, ...
