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Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders : a systematic review
(Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.04.001, 2013-03)Objective The purpose of this study was to complete a systematic review of manual and manipulative therapy (MMT) for common upper extremity pain and disorders including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Methods A ... -
Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability: a short-term, assessor-blind, parallel-group randomized trial
(Elsevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161475414002048, 2015)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) to determine short-term outcomes. ... -
Menopausal syndrome
(1995)The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the selected Homoeopathic remedy on the menopausal syndrome in terms of the patients perception of the treatment. It was hypothesized that the Homoeopathic ... -
Meta-analyses of the effects of habitual running in indices of health of physically inactive adults
(Springer Verlaghttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-015-0359-y, 2015-07-15)BACKGROUND: In order to implement running to promote physical activity, it is essential to quantify the extent to which running improves health. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to summarise the literature on the effects of ... -
Meta-analyses of the effects of habitual running on indices of health in physically inactive adults
(Springerlink, 2015)Abstract Background In order to implement running to promote physical activity, it is essential to quantify the extent to which running improves health. Objective The aim was to summarise the literature on the effects ... -
Microbiological assessment of water quality and prevalence of waterborne diseases in rural areas of Masaka, Rwanda
(2014-05-28)Waterborne diseases represent substantial global burden of disease and children under the age of five are more susceptible to these diseases compared to adults. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological ... -
Minibus taxi drivers’ sexual beliefs and practices associated with HIV infection and AIDS in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa
(AOSIShttp://dx.doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v36i1.59, 2013-01-08)Risky sexual behaviours in South Africa are a major contributing factor to the spread of HIV infection and AIDS. HIV infection amongst minibus taxi drivers is a concern, because these people belong to an occupational group ... -
A model for the integration of primary health care services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(2009)BACKGROUND In South Africa, Integration of Services Policy was enacted in 1996 with the aim of increasing health service utilization by increasing the accessibility of all services at Primary Health Care (PHC) level. ... -
A model to improve the quality of life for elderly people living in a rural setting of uThungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal
(2016)Background An increase in the world's population of ageing people is occurring not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. In South Africa, the proportion of the population aged 50 and over increased ... -
Modulating effects of Fumonisin B1 and Ochratoxin A on immune cells in human carcinoma
(2005)Fumonisin B1 (FB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) represent examples of mycotoxins of greatest public health and agro-economic significance. They ex¬ert adverse effects on humans, animals and crops that result in illnesses and ... -
A musculoskeletal injury profile of league tennis players in the northern eThekwini region
(2016)Background: Tennis is one of the most popular sports globally with over 75 million players around the world. Most studies have focused on junior or elite level players although the majority of players around the world are ... -
Nano silver particles in biomedical and clinical applications : review
(Oriental Scientific Pub Co, 2015-11)Nanotechnology is most promising arena for generating new applications in medicine and advancing rapidly due to the great progress achieved in various fileds including electronics, machanics, cosmetics, food, etc. In order ... -
A needs analysis of relevant stakeholders on a short course in homoeopathy for pharmacy front shop assistants in the greater Durban area
(2016)INTRODUCTION: Homoeopathy is a medical system that offers a gentle approach to healing. In the Republic of South Africa, homoeopathic medicines are readily available in most retail pharmacies, hyper-stores, supermarkets ... -
A needs assessment for continuous professional development for South African advanced life support providers
(2011)South African Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers follow an autonomous practice model of care. This advanced role profile is characterized by clinical skill competence and autonomous decision making whilst demonstrating ... -
An NMR study of the effect of succussion on parallel potencies of Natrum muriaticum
(2004)The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare the NMR spectra of multiple parallel potencies of the homoeopathic remedy Natrum muriaticum (chosen for its easy solubility and purity) using 0, 10 and 100 succussions. ... -
A nuclear magnetic resonance study of potencies of natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by trituration and succussion versus natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by succussion alone
(2004)The purpose of this investigation was to analyse and compare the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectra of potencies of Natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by trituration and succussion, and Natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared ... -
Occupational stressors in diagnostic radiographers working in public health facilities in the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal
(2015-06)Introduction Occupational stress has negative effects on both the organisation and individuals employed by the organisation. In the organisation it can result in high levels of absenteeism, reduced productivity and ... -
The occurrence of effusive constrictive pericarditis (ECP) of tuberculosis origin in a cohort of patients with large effusions
(2014-07-23)Introduction : Effusive constrictive pericarditis (ECP) is a clinical syndrome characterized by concurrent pericardial effusion and pericardial constriction where constrictive haemodynamics are persistent after the pericardial ... -
An ontological analysis of the visual expression of water based homeopathic remedy, Natrum muriaticum, as droplet glass stain patterns
(2016)INTRODUCTION: The idea of the memory of water arose in the laboratory of immunologist, Jacques Benveniste in the late 1980s where his research into allergies took him deeper intotrying to find out how the smallest amount ... -
The operating room as a clinical learning environment: An exploratory study
(Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2016.03.005, 2016)Students undertake their clinical placement in various clinical settings for the exposure to and acqui-sition of skills related to that particular context. The operating room is a context that offers the oppor-tunity to ...