A review of the use of inhaled nitric oxide in the PICU at Red Cross Children's Hospital, 2011-2015: A retrospective cohort study by Padayachee, Sandhia

“…Secondary observations were deaths, comorbidities of the patients treated, lengths of treatment and admission, and the cost of treatment. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study of all patients treated with iNO in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) from 2011- 2015. …”
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The Fc Orth(SA) final examination. How effective is the written component? by Swanepoel, Stefan

“…Pass rates and component averages were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Spearman's rho test was used to determine the correlation between the components. …”
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Understanding the Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Economic Development of South Africa by Mathlako, Dineo

“…Using the quantitative research methods, and following the descriptive analysis of data gathered from a questionnaire, the study is presented based on the relevant information gathered on the role of FDI on Economic Development of South Africa. …”
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The Management of acute lateral ankle sprains: A survey of South African Surgeons and best evidence available by Wever, Stefan

“…Methods: A two part study. Firstly, a questionnaire was emailed to participating orthopaedic surgeons, consisting of eight treatment options for a grade 3 lateral ankle sprain in a non-professional athlete. …”
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Investigating how South African humanities researchers engage with digital archives by Mtombeni, Khanyisa

“…The thesis utilises basic descriptive statistics in its attempt to study and interpret the responses of participating researchers. …”
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Twelve Month outcome analysis of a South African Intensive Care Unit. by Erwee, Daniel

“…Objectives: To describe patients admitted to an 8-bed ICU unit over one calendar year with regards to demographics and outcomes situated in Groote Schuur Hospital with regard to inICU and 1-year mortality rates. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive review of adult patients (>18 years old) from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. …”
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A retrospective review of CTPA confirmed pulmonary emboli in COVID-19 patients admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town by Ahlers, Petri

“…Objectives: To describe the incidence and characteristics of PE confirmed by Computer Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa. Methods: We performed a retrospective-, descriptive study of all adult patients with COVID-19 pneumonia confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) undergoing CTPA for suspected PE while admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital. …”
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