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Assessment of the experiences of users of the fast queue in selected primary health care facilities in the eThekwini Municipality

Sokhela, Dudu Gloria (2011)

Background The South African health care system is guided by the primary health care approach (PHC), which is based on the principles of accessibility, availability, affordability, equity and acceptability which are the ...
A survey of the opinions and interventions of registered South African homoeopaths, regarding childhood vaccinations

Couchman, Kate (2011)

Introduction This descriptive, quantitative perception survey aimed to determine the opinions and treatment regimes of registered South African homoeopaths, regarding childhood vaccinations. Purpose / Aim The purpose ...
Achieving prehospital analgesia

Castle, Nick; Naidoo, Raveen (BMJhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.2010.095935, 2010-10-23)
The inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation in chronic lateral epicondylalgia and asymptomatic elbows

Manley, Charlene Anne (2010)

Motion palpation is an examination technique commonly used by chiropractors to identify a manipulable subluxation prior to manipulation. In order for its continued use, it must be validated. Many studies conducted on motion ...
An investigation into performance related musculoskeletal disorders of professional orchestral string musicians in South Africa

Hohls, Quinton Rolf (2010)

Background: Professional orchestral string musicians are exposed to many physical and psychological stressors due to demands placed on them from playing their instruments. The prevalence of performance-related musculoskeletal ...
An investigation into the risk factors and management of rugby injuries in the greater Durban area

Tuck, Andrew Murray (2010)

Objective: Majority of studies to date have focused on injury profiles and types of injuries in rugby, without looking at the risk factors associated and the management of these injuries. It was thus the aim of this study ...
The development of a framework to retain migrating South African undergraduate Advanced Life Support paramedics

Govender, Pregalathan (2010)

South Africa currently has 1631 registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics to tend to the pre-hospital advanced life support needs of just under 50 million people. Compared to the globally accepted ratio of 1:10 ...
A clinical audit of the Durban University of Technology homoeopathic satellite clinic established at Ukuba Nesibindi

Smillie, Tracey (2010)

In collaboration with Lifeline, Durban University of Technology (DUT) established its first satellite homoeopathic community clinic; Ukuba Nesibindi Homoeopathic Clinic (UNHC). UNHC provides a free homoeopathic primary ...
An in-vitro assessment of the effects of Arsenicum album (30CH and 200CH) on leukocytes previously antagonised by arsenic trioxide

Ive, Elaine Catherine (2010)

The therapeutic effects of homoeopathic Arsenicum album potencies were investigated in-vitro, using human cell cultures which were previously antagonised by arsenic trioxide (As2O3). Primary cell culture (peripheral blood ...
The perceptions of selected stakeholders on the integration of chiropractic into the KwaZulu-Natal healthcare system

Wise, Ivan Robin (2010)

Background: Chiropractic in South Africa seems to be gaining acceptance by medicine with increased recognition from the private healthcare sector. This trend is reflected by the recognition of private healthcare providers ...
A comparison between the traditional use of Strychnos henningsii and the homoeopathic indications of Strychnos henningsii 30CH

Maharaj, Poonam (2010)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the homoeopathic indications of the bark of the Strychnos henningsii tree, through a homoeopathic proving, and to subsequently compare these results to the documented traditional ...
A comparison of the results of a triple-blind homoeopathic drug proving of Strychnos henningsii 30CH with the toxicology of the crude substance

Lockhat, Irfana (2010)

The homoeopathic drug proving of Strychnos henningsii 30CH took the form of a mixed-method triple-blind, placebo-controlled study. The purpose of the study was to compare the results of the triple-blind homoeopathic drug ...
A comparative study of Hahnemannian and radionically prepared potencies of Natrum muriaticum using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Allsopp, Clare (2010)

The aim of this study was to compare the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectra of homoeopathic potencies prepared according to the orthodox Hahnemannian method with those produced with Radionic instrumentation. Metho ...
The attitudes of chiropractic students towards research at Durban University of Technology

Rieder, Ryan (2010)

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the attitudes of Chiropractic students towards research at Durban University of Technology (DUT). The Chiropractic profession has made significant progress with regard ...
The effectiveness of three treatment protocols in the treatment of iliotibial band friction syndrome

Turnbull, Grant S. D. (2010)

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) is an overuse injury induced by friction of the iliotibial band (ITB) over the lateral epicondyle of the femur (LFE) with secondary inflammation. ITBFS is a prevalent condition ...
Flexibility of experimental alumina/feldspar and SR ADORO dental composites

Le Roux, Andre Rayne (South African Dental Association, 2010)

Introduction: Flexure of a dental composite can be detrimental to the success of a restoration. Flexibility considerations are thus important when comparing dental materials to optimize the success of resin restorations. Aims ...
The effectiveness of an ice pack, a menthol based cooling gel, a menthol based cooling gel with extracts and a placebo gel in the treatment of acute ankle sprain

Harper, Shaun Michael (2010)

Cryotherapy is commonly used to decrease pain, swelling and disability in acute injury. The most common form traditionally used is ice packs, with menthol based cooling gels being increasingly used by physicians in place ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation alone, dry needling alone and cervical spine manipulation combined with dry needling for the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches

Trollope, Leslie John Watts (2010)

Episodic Tension–type headache (ETTH), which has a high prevalence, is the most common headache. Manual therapeutic approaches towards Episodic Tension-Type Headaches (ETTHs) have not been fully explored. However, cervical ...
Radiographic and clinical analyses of scoliosis of adult subjects in the greater Durban area

Gajeerajee, Shethal (2010)

Aim: To determine a radiographic and clinical profile of adult subjects with scoliosis and to determine an association between selected radiographic and clinical parameters. Subjects: Sixty subjects between 18 and 45 ...
A group analysis evaluation of the class Arachnida in terms of known materia medica

Weston, Marion (2010)

Two centuries ago it was possible to practice with only 100 remedies. Today with the constantly expanding materia medica, complexity itself tempts the homeopath to remain inside this range of remedies. It is due to ...

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