Towards understanding the metabolism of in vitro Sutherlandia frutescens (L.)R.Br. cultures by Colling, Janine

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A retrospective review of outcomes in patients with node-negative stage IB cervical cancer treated with adjuvant standard pelvic field radiation versus small field pelvic field rad... by Ralefala, Tlotlo

“…Study design: A retrospective observational study of patients with stage IB cervical cancer treated with radical surgery between 1984 and 2010 at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. …”
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Determinants of maternal colonization with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria by Bulabula, Andre Nyandwe Hamama

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South African consumer knowledge of the current paediatric food-based dietary guidelines

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Phenotypic and functional characterization of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in HIV-1 infected South African adults by Pillay, Santhoshan Thiagaraj

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The efficacy and safety of diode laser cycloablation in the treatment of refractory glaucoma in a South African population by Thomas, Jason Peter

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Perinatal psychological distress in the South African context: The road to task shifting evidence based interventions by Spedding, Maxine F

“…However, little is known about how pregnant women perceive and understand mental illness during this time, particularly in South Africa. A convenience sample of 262 pregnant women attending routine antenatal appointments at a Midwife and Obstetrics Unit (MOU) were recruited to participate in the study. …”
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Health technology assessment for levetiracetam in the treatment of newly diagnosed epilepsy in the South African Public Health Sector by Chanakira, Esther Z

“…Causes in South Africa are likely to be infectious due to the high HIV and tuberculosis prevalence. …”
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Participant profiles and symptom responses in the initial stages of a South African Mental health managed care programme by Hattingh, Leandri

“…Introduction Continuously rising health care and workplace costs associated with mental illness is demanding attention from health care funders in South Africa’s private health care sector. The majority of mental health care costs are generated by in-hospital care, whilst funded access to ambulatory care is limited in this sector. …”
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Automated sputum screening using the BD FocalPointTM Slide Profiler : correlation with transbronchial and transthoracic needle aspirates in a high risk population by Neethling, Greta Sophie

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Cost utility and budget impact analysis of bortezomib and lenalidomide for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in the South African public health sector by Matsela, Lineo Marie

“…Thus, the disease could possibly be an issue of greater concern in South Africa than current statistics indicate. The nature of the MM tumour makes patients prone to resistance of chemotherapy and multiple relapses leading to the development of relapse/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). …”
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The impact of antiretroviral therapy on tuberculosis incidence by Zinyakatira, Nesbert

“…This study aims to determine the impact of ART on TB incidence in people living with HIV in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study using routinely collected data of HIV infected individuals aged 15 years and above from public health facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, between 2007 and 2016. …”
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An evaluation of the effectiveness of a hospital clinical adverse event prevention programme

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The clinical characteristics, presentation, and treatment outcomes of prolactinomas at Groote Schuur Hospital by Abdalla, Mohamed Abdalla Mansour

“…Although there is ample epidemiologic and clinic data from Industrialised countries there remains sparse data from Africa. Specifically, the clinical presentation, and hormonal deficiencies and treatment outcomes in the South Africa have not been described. …”
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Hypertension in Cape Town clothing industry clinics: Does treatment match risk? by Sephton_E_A

“…In South Africa blood pressure is traditionally managed according to the patient's level of blood pressure. …”
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Molecular genetic analysis of abruptio placentae by Bosman, Marika

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An investigation of the rehabilitation needs, development, and preliminary outcomes of an education and exercise self-management intervention for breast cancer survivors by Beutel, Anita

“…Further, the findings demonstrated that a resource-efficient SMI was feasible, safe, and potentially effective to improve patient-reported outcomes in South African BC survivors.…”
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Achievement of secondary prevention goals 6 to 9 months after Acute Coronary Syndrome : a retrospective, cross-sectional analysis by Griffiths, Bradley Paul

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Development of a psychoeducational program for family members caring for mental health care users in Vhembe district in Limpopo province

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Hygiena Study: audit of women managed with Cone Biopsy at Groote Schuur Hospital from 1st April 2013 to 31st October 2015 by Kadwa, Khatija

“…INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer in South Africa and the commonest amongst Black females with a Lifetime Risk (LR) of 1:35. …”
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