Diagnostic utility of pericardial fluid pH in diagnosing infectious pericardial effusions among patients with moderate and large effusions undergoing pericardiocentesis at Groote S... by Kiggundu, Brian

“…The prevalence of infectious pericarditis was 27.1% (n/N=34/140) as confirmed by the reference standard. We found the median pH (IQR) was 7.30(7.20-7.30) for definite infection, 7.30(7.30-7.35) for probable infection and 7.50(7.40-7.55) for non-infectious effusions p value <0.01 (test for trend). …”
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Comparing the oral language abilities of children with autism spectrum disorder and specific language impairment using the Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language (CASL)

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Mathematics and science in South Africa :an international achievement study at junior secondary level

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Rarity of kidney stones in South Africa's black population : studies of urinary macromolecules, crystal matrix extract containing osteopontin, and bone turnover markers in urine an... by Deppa, Ntsapokazi

“…In several of the studies, subjects followed a standardized diet and were required to provide 24 hour urine collections. …”
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Effect of a ward-based outreach team and adherence game interventions on retention in care and virological suppression of HIV-infected patients newly initiated on antiretroviral tr...

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Rheological model for paint properties by Moolman, Pieter Lafras

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Pharmacological activity of South African medicinal plants and mechanism of action against Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical bovine mastitis

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An evidence-based algorithm for the rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in HIV positive patients presenting to emergency centres by van Hoving, Daniël J

“…Chest x-rays were reviewed by a single radiologist using a standardized assessment form. The reference standard was a positive tuberculosis culture or Xpert MTB/RIF test on sputum, or appropriate extra-pulmonary samples. …”
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Strain differentiation of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from South Africa by PCR and microarray

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Ergonomic chair design for school computer laboratories in the Cape Metropole, Western Cape, South Africa by Van Niekerk, Sjan-Mari

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Automated analysis of digital medical images in cervical cancer screening: A systematic review by Ledwaba, Leshego

“…In South Africa, the current standard cervical cancer screening protocol begins with cytology examination then a referral for colposcopy follows if the cytology screening test is abnormal. …”
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Polyolefin copolymers as controlled release devices for insecticides and repellents

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The role of seed coating in the establishment and growth of Medicago sativa L. cultivars

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Radiolographic assessment of lower limb alignment in South African children by Foxcroft, William Donnavan

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Isolation of Naphthoquinones from the roots of Euclea Natalensis and their in vitro antimycobacterial activity and toxicity

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Optimal conditions for extraction of potentially therapeutic compounds from Pelargonium sidoides

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