Browsing Doctoral Degrees (General Internal Medicine) by Title
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A longitudinal study of the stability of the dentition following orthodontic treatment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1992)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The maintenance of dental alignment following orthodontic treatment has been, and continues to be, a challenge for the orthodontist (McReynolds and Little, 1991). Orthodontists should endeavour to ... -
Refinements and innovations in biopsy and analysis techniques for pleural and lung disease
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)1.1. Background Tumors arising from the lung, pleura, or chest wall are a frequent problem in clinical pulmonary medicine. Most lesions are either infectious, neoplastic or granulomatous in nature, but a variety of other ... -
The role of phosphatase activity and expression in glucocorticoid modulation of preosteoblasts
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increase in the prescription and use of glucocorticoids (GCs) to treat various diseases and resulting decrease in bone density and development of osteoporosis is of growing concern. Glucocorticoid-induced ... -
A study of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in South African patients and analysis of candidate genes in insulin resistance and fatty acid oxidation.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease in Western countries, extending from steatosis (FLD) to steatohepatitis (NASH). Differentiation between NASH and nonprogressive NAFLD ... -
Ultrasound-assisted transthoracic diagnostic techniques
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although transthoracic ultrasonography is a well established modality, it is still underutilised by chest physicians. The aim of this research project was to investigate the feasibility, diagnostic yield ...
