A secondary analysis of anthropometric data from the 1999 National Food Consumption Survey, using different growth reference standards by Bosman, Lise

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Leadership initiatives and structure by the Church of Norway, within Norway, pertaining to HIV/AIDS by Elvik, Sasha-Monique

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An evaluation of a selected component of a primary health care service : a nursing perspective by Letsoalo, Ngokwana Jacqueline

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Optimising a clinical whole exome sequencing pipeline: diagnosing South African patients with osteogenesis imperfecta by Coetzer, Kimberly Christine

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Home at last : the re-entry adaptation of returned South African exiles by Majodina, Zonke

“…Chapter 2 looks at the historical, international context of voluntary repatriation, focusing on the evolution of international refugee policy. …”
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The struggles to deracialise South African sport : a historical overview

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Effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccine in preventing hospital admissions for pneumonia among the elderly

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Roads infrastructure funding and financing for Namibia : a case study of the national road network by Petrus, Helvi Ndilimeke

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Identifying temperature breaches and breaks in the export cold chain of fresh hake from Namibia (Walvis Bay) to Europe (Spain) by Neethling, Chelna

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Prevalence and determinants of childhood obesity among school-age children in the Sunyani municipality by Braimah, Rosemary

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The use of corporate structures and tax avoidance by Theron, Lee

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The concept and development of the Yepes ten-string guitar : a preliminary investigation by Kazandjian, Fred

“…Aspects pertaining to the early guitar's physical features, performance practices, music, tuning and stringing methods are discussed. Several multi-string vihuelas and guitars are also mentioned. …”
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The impact of unwashed aggregate on water quality emanating from permeable pavements by Biggs, Benjamin

“…Further research is needed to: determine suitable flushing methods when PPS are constructed with unwashed aggregate; and conduct additional laboratory testing using pre-washed stone to assess treatment efficacy of design variations. …”
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Five-year review of breast-conserving therapy (BCT) for breast carcinoma: Surgical margins, re-excision and local recurrence in a single tertiary center by Nashidengo, Pueya Mekondjo

“…Conclusion: Positive and close margin re-excision and local recurrence rates in our unit are acceptable and comparable to other units in South Africa and internationally.…”
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An audit of endocrine dysfunction in children with craniopharyngiomas at Red Cross Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital from 1976 to 2004 by Omarjee, Zakiyya

“…Aim: To analyse the data of children with craniopharyngiomas at Red Cross Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital from 1976 to 2004 with respect to age at presentation, presenting symptoms and preoperative and post-operative endocrine dysfunction. Patients and methods: The records of 45 children aged between 9 months and 13 years were reviewed. …”
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The role of gender in patient-provider trust for tuberculosis treatment by Govender, Veloshnee

“…This study sought to explore and deepen insight into how trust is built and experienced between patients and healthcare providers for TB treatment in primary care settings from a gender perspective. Methods: The research was located in three local government-managed clinics in the City of Cape Town's Metropole health district, similar in TB patient load and performance indicators, but differing in level of TB-HIV integrated services. …”
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Accuracy of estimated fetal weight using ultrasound at term in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational and pre-gestational diabetes at Groote Schuur Hospital by Venter, Mareli

“…Conclusion The accuracy of ultrasound fetal weight estimation performed in diabetic patients at GSH appears similar to that of other international studies. Ultrasound estimations become increasingly inaccurate in extremes of fetal weight. …”
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Epidemiology of substance use among service users admitted to hospital following a medically serious act of deliberate self-harm: a feasibility study by Stanbridge, Jessica A

“…Background: Suicidal behaviour is increasing internationally and in South Africa and is considered a national public health problem (1). …”
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The role of perioperative critical care support in a regional hospital: a prospective survey at new Somerset Hospital by Delport, Kathleen Georgia

“…This survey should help as baseline data, especially for studies to better assess quality and outcomes against national and international metrics.…”
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Paediatric brain tumours: The University of Cape Town experience from 1996 - 2017 by Arnold-Day, Christel

“…In addition, we know very little about the resources available across the country to treat these children. In international centres of excellence the best outcomes are achieved by combining good epidemiological data, strong multidisciplinary teams, centralization or regionalization of services, available resources, and a research foundation. …”
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