Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Paediatrics and Child Health) by Title
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Lipoatrophy in HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Lipoatrophy is a common adverse effect of stavudine and this effect is strongly dose-dependent. Stavudine remains the most commonly used paediatric antiretroviral drug in sub-Saharan Africa, ... -
Mathematical modelling to project the impact of interventions targeted to previously treated individuals on the trajectory of the tuberculosis epidemic in high tuberculosis prevalence settings
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Better strategies are needed to reduce Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) transmission in tuberculosis (TB) high-incidence settings. Targeting additional control interventions towards groups at highest TB ... -
Neurodevelopmental and behavioural outcome of the HIV-exposed uninfected infant and child
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The first 1000 days of life represents a crucial phase for cognitive, language and emotional development. Indeed, early childhood development provides a foundation for educational and vocational success. ... -
Pharmacokinetics and safety of first -- and second--line anti-- tuberculosis drugs in children
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The global burden of tuberculosis (TB) in children is high with a high morbidity and mortality, especially amongst young and HIV-‐infected children. The emerging epidemic of multidrug-‐resistant ... -
Prevention and treatment of perinatal and infant tuberculosis in the HIV era
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-11-18)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Infants (<12 months) born to women with tuberculosis are at high risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) exposure, infection and disease early in life. In settings with high prevalence of ... -
Social and contextual factors affecting HIV-infected women’s feeding practices for their infants in normal practice settings : effects on growth and morbidity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: the significant reduction in HIV transmission through breastfeeding by antiretroviral treatment guided the current recommendations favouring breastfeeding which has to be continued until 12 months of ...
