Rarefaction as a tool to determine variant diversity in monogenetic disorders

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Strategies for sexually transmitted infection partner notification by Mathews, Catherine

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Proteomic investigation of blood-based biomarkers for the diagnosis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders by Murugan, Brandon Dean

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How to improve diabetic care in the Wesbank/ Ilingu Lethu suburb of Malmesbury, Western Cape by Beukes, Daniel Wilhelm

“…Despite clear national guidelines from the Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, an unpublished quality improvement cycle in 2007 has shown poor patient knowledge with associated uncontrolled glycaemic and hypertensive control in diabetic patients in a district health system. …”
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Exploring factors causing the high incidence of sexually transmitted infections in the township of Du Noon by Dookhith, Azhaar Bibi Faatimah

“…Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are of major public health concern in South Africa. STIs contribute largely to the burden of disease in South Africa and are recognized as major contributors to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic. …”
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An analysis of the Afrikaans telephonic descriptors of cardiac arrest in a Western Cape Emergency Control centre by van Rensburg, Louis Chris

“…Identification of such patients remains challenging in South Africa due to multiple languages and widely differing levels of education. …”
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Adults living with stimulant abuse and bipolar disorder : experiences of service users at treatment centres

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Gestational diabetes self-management and remote monitoring mobile platform by Collier, Jason

“…There is a high prevalence of gestational diabetes (GD) in South Africa, which is continually growing. South African women with GD are not effectively managed or educated about selfcare, do not self-monitor frequently enough and, therefore, often succumb to various GD induced complications. …”
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Evaluating point of care testing for glycosylated haemoglobin in primary care facilities in the Western Cape by Ugoagwu, Abimbola A.

“…Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus makes a significant contribution to the burden of disease in South Africa. Monitoring of glycaemic control with HbA1c is imperative in the management of diabetes. …”
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A profile of the speech therapy and audiology clientele at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape by Overett, Wendy

“…It became evident in the light of proposed changes in the healthcare system in South Africa that there was little descriptive client data with regard to Speech Therapy and Audiology Services in South Africa to support proactive service planning. …”
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An investigate of factors that influence intergration of Palliative care in state hospitals by Lazarus, Rebecca

“…In South Africa there has been a growth in legislation and policy frameworks stating the need for and promoting the development of hospital based PC programmes, however, how hospitals implement these policies is still unknown. …”
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Exemption clauses in medical contracts

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Validation of the use of short message service (SMS) as a training tool for anaesthetic nurses by Duys, Rowan Alexander

“…Background: Anaesthetic nurses form a critical part of the team providing peri-operative care to patients, but no accredited training exists for them in South Africa. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions of doctors in a tertiary level hospital in KwaZulu-Natal towards palliative care by Vahed, Junaid Mohamed

“…Background: South Africa (RSA) was a signatory to the 2014 World Health Assembly resolution that highlighted the importance of ongoing palliative care (PC) education amongst disciplines that manage patients with life-limiting illnesses. …”
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Talking about medical talk : exploring experiences regarding communication in HIV by Cilliers, Berna

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Contraceptive continuation among women aged 15-49 utilizing City of Cape Town family planning services by Naidoo, Carron

“…This may point to issues requiring attention at health provider, health system and client levels. Expanding patient- centered counselling and education, ongoing in-service education of health providers, and inventory monitoring systems to address issues such as stockouts are needed.…”
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Contraceptive continuation among women aged 15-49 utilizing City of Cape Town family planning services by Naidoo, Carron

“…This may point to issues requiring attention at health provider, health system and client levels. Expanding patient- centered counselling and education, ongoing in-service education of health providers, and inventory monitoring systems to address issues such as stockouts are needed.…”
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The role of the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner in the Western Cape as perceived by nurses and other health care practitioners by Ndyenga, Nomgcobo Anthia

“…Background information Most dermatologists in South Africa practice in urban areas whereas rural populations have limited access to dermatology services. …”
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Overcoming language barriers using an information video on spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: implementation and impact on maternal anxiety by Purcell-Jones, Jessica M A

“…In South Africa most doctors speak English, and patients Xhosa, with educational and cultural disparities existing in many doctor-patient interactions. …”
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