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Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation
Mini Dissertation (MSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Sciences))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94827 Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation Loubser, Maggi rozellegreyling@gmail.com Naicker, Jade Greyling, Rozelle N. UCTD W.G. De Haas Anatomy Study Resource Pathology Anatomy Fluid-preservation Medicine Science Human-body preservation Visual examination Technical photography X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy Microscopy Wet-specimen conservation Cultural heritage Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Mini Dissertation (MSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Sciences))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Historically, fluid-preserved collections have been recognised as a valuable resource within the discourse of science and medicine. In clinical education and practice, fluid-preserved collections specifically pertaining to pathology have been invaluable in establishing the foundation for understanding disease pathogenesis, prognosis, and treatment. Medical institutions' recent shortage of cadavers necessitates the preservation of cadaveric collections, which include archaeological, anatomical, and pathological wet specimens, for effective teaching and clinical practice. However, as a result of inconsistent cycles of use and dormancy, and the lack of knowledge and preservation skills, many fluid-preserved collections have declined in quality. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relevance, preservation, and long-term conservation of fluid-preserved anatomical collections. As a case study, a technical analysis of selected pathology specimens from the University of Pretoria’s W.G. De Haas Anatomy Study Resource was performed. To better categorise the specimens and understand their materiality, this study examined and documented the specimens through various historical, imaging, and analytical techniques. These techniques included provenance research, observational examination, photography, and analytical techniques such as X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. The results from these non-destructive methods have provided further insight into the educational and historical significance of the selected specimens and the Study Resource as a whole. Furthermore, the results have expanded on the limited knowledge available concerning fluid preservation in Africa and has contributed towards facilitating the continued preservation and conservation of fluid-preserved collections in the disciplines of Medicine, and Zoology within the field of heritage conservation. Tangible Heritage Conservation MSocSci (Tangible Heritage Conservation) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities 2024-02-22T10:29:30Z 2024-02-22T10:29:30Z 2024-05 2023-12 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94827 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25249276.v2 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25249276 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD W.G. De Haas Anatomy Study Resource Pathology Anatomy Fluid-preservation Medicine Science Human-body preservation Visual examination Technical photography X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy Microscopy Wet-specimen conservation Cultural heritage Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title | Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title_full | Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title_fullStr | Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title_short | Treasured bodies : an examination of the W.G. De Haas anatomy study resource's pathology collection, technical aspects, and perspectives for conservation |
| title_sort | treasured bodies an examination of the w g de haas anatomy study resource s pathology collection technical aspects and perspectives for conservation |
| topic | UCTD W.G. De Haas Anatomy Study Resource Pathology Anatomy Fluid-preservation Medicine Science Human-body preservation Visual examination Technical photography X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy Microscopy Wet-specimen conservation Cultural heritage Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94827 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25249276 |