Biliary atresia at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital: A retrospective descriptive study reviewing the age of presentation, clinical course and outcome of infants presentin... by Levin, Lindsey Nicola

“…Conclusions: Jaundice clearance post KP and SNL compared favourably with international figures, however, lower overall survival rates reflected lack of access to transplantation. …”
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Monthly expenditure category fluctuations and trade-off in South Africa bottom of the pyramid households by Lappeman, James

“…No study of this nature has been published in either South African or international journals.…”
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A silent sin?: An investigation into the provision of community based non-governmental support services for male victims of sexual violence in South Africa by Petrovic, Vanja

“…In the discussion I explore the issues at stake, assess the status of male victims and investigate the kinds of services available to sexually violated men in the country. The research methods utilised include the following: a review of the international and national academic literature regarding male sexual victimisation; a review of relevant legislation and policies in South Africa; a review of media coverage on male rape and male sexual victimisation; content analysis of community based service providers' web sites and interviews with service providers. …”
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Are the relevant provisions of the Rotterdam Rules dealing with the identification of the carrier an improvement over the Hamburg and Hague-Visby Rules? by Samkange, Ruvarashe Kudzai

“…The carrier identity problem can stem from the way in which these methods of identifying the carrier are executed in practice. …”
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Creating an effective and equitable legal carbon taxing regime for South Africa by Delport, Erik

“…It is a problem that requires international as well as local solutions. Human accelerated climate change is induced by the release of so called greenhouse gasses (GHG's) as a result of human activity, most notably by converting fossil fuels into energy. …”
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Outcomes after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with traumatic thoracic aortic injuries (TTAI) - a single center retrospective review by Chinyepi, Nkhabe

“…The 30 day and overall mortality after TEVAR in our unit is comparable to international standards. Even though there is a paucity of literature on PTAI, TEVAR has low peri-procedural adverse events and is safe in selected patients.…”
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Developing call out criteria for South African helicopter services: A delphi study by Laatz, Diane Inge

“…Purposive, snowball sampling was employed to identify a sample of 118 participants locally and internationally, of which 42 participated for all three rounds. …”
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Examining the reliability of discharge ICD coding in the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital administrative database by Daniels, Adriaan

“…Formulate recommendations for improvement to the current system. Methods: This study was a retrospective folder review of 450 patient admissions to the short stay and general paediatric wards at the RCWMCH between 1 August 2013 and 1 September 2014. …”
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Post-mortem organ weights at a South African mortuary by Peddle, Laura

“…Secondary aims were analysing factors influencing organ weights, and comparison of data to those from international populations. Methods A retrospective study was conducted using autopsy reports from the Salt River medico-legal mortuary in Cape Town, South Africa between 2013 and 2016. …”
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Assessing the accuracy of the zygoma for estimating ancestry using geometric morphometrics in a South African sample by Tawha, Tafadzwa Primrose Rudo

“…The large number of unidentified, decomposed and skeletonised remains found in South Africa (SA) necessitates relevant and reliable methods to assist in victim identification. Ancestry estimation from unknown skeletal remains is essential when reconstructing a demographic profile of a missing person. …”
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The development of leading indicators for the South African building industry using qualitative and quantitative data by Snyman, Gideon Johan Justus

“…Improved forecasting methods can assist in economic planning within the industry and formulation of public policy. …”
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Living heritage in the historic urban landscape: a case study of the Grand Parade Market by Wilson, Wendy M

“…This is interpreted through the most recent theoretical thinking regarding living heritage, together with the international charters, national laws and local policies that apply to the real world of Cape Town today. …”
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A retrospective description of a 12 month caseload at four private emergency centres in South Africa by King, Jonathan

“…Such complaints are similar to international data. In contrast, trauma related to assault is ranked 20th in private as opposed to 1st in the public sector. …”
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An analytic framework to advance understanding of power sector reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa by Hampton, Brent

“…The research has implications for international development funding and the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (access to clean energy) and may be extended to other sectors.…”
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Understanding the relationships between tourism, and heritage conservation at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront by Mokobane, Mack Michael

“…This thesis employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative interviews with heritage managers responsible for the preservation of Jetty 1 Museum, as well as an analysis of relevant secondary sources. …”
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A Retrospective Audit Of Biojet® Prostate Fusion Biopsies Amongst Patients Seen In A High-Volume Private Referral Centre In Cape Town Between January 2017 And April 2020 by Patel, Bhavinkumar

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the performance of Biojet® prostate fusion biopsy system in a high-volume private referral centre. Methods: Retrospective observational audit of men who presented to a private urology practice in Cape Town for Biojet® prostate fusion biopsy based on clinical suspicion for prostate cancer. …”
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Luxury Tourism in South Africa: navigating opportunities and barriers to address sustainability challenges by Chasenski, Daniella

“…Future research should adopt a mixed-methods approach to quantify long-term sustainability impacts, guest perceptions, and policy effectiveness, strengthening the evidence base for a more equitable and resilient luxury tourism sector.…”
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The use of tramadol at the Groote Schuur chronic pain management clinic (CPMC): a medicine usage evaluation by Muissa, Mbombo Marie Astrid

“…Methods: A cross sectional retrospective descriptive chart review of the use of tramadol for the year 2021 was conducted at the Groote Schuur Chronic Pain Management Clinic (CPMC). …”
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Cut-off values and thresholds of allergic reaction during oral food challenge: a retrospective study by Levina, Daria

“…Diagnostic test performance varied by allergen, with internationally derived cut-offs often demonstrating suboptimal sensitivity. …”
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