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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 ... -
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. ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
The outsourcing of dental prostheses in Gauteng
(2013-01-18)This study examined the perceptions of South African dental laboratory owners, dental technicians and dentists so as to understand their opinions and experiences regarding the outsourcing of dental prostheses in ... -
Patient perception survey : Durban University of Technology Homoeopathic Day Clinic
(2008)Within healthcare, patient satisfaction is a combination of need, expectation and the experience of care being provided. Patient satisfaction is an intermediate outcome, and is an important measure of the quality of the ... -
Patient satisfaction at the Durban Institute of Technology chiropractic day clinic
(2006)Patient satisfaction is an important, desired measure of quality of care and has a significant influence on the perceived quality of care and outcome of treatment, and for this reason, it holds great value to the treating ... -
Patients at Marburg Haven Clinic : a demographic and disease profile
(2014-05-20)Aim: A paucity of information on chiropractic patients presenting in public community clinics in South Africa (SA) exists. The purpose of this study was to carry out a demographic and disease survey of the patients that ... -
The pending loss of advanced life support paramedics in South Africa
(African Federation for Emergency Medicinewww.afjem.com, 2012)Background: In 2008 South Africa (SA) had 1631 registered advanced life support (ALS) paramedics to provide pre-hospital advanced life support care to a population of approxi-mately 50 million. Compared to globally accepted ... -
The perception of homoeopathy amongst African adults resident in Mnambithi Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
(2010)Introduction All the studies on the perception of homoeopathy in South Africa conducted so far have found that the group least knowledgeable about homoeopathy is the African group. However, no study yet has focused on ... -
The perception of homoeopathy amongst grade 12 learners in Durban, South Africa
(2004)A perception amongst homoeopaths in South Africa that there is a great deal of ignorance and misunderstanding about homoeopathy required empirical evidence to ascertain its validity. -
The perception of selected chiropractors, medical doctors, health maintenance organisation representatives and chiropractic patients regarding the integration of the chiropractic profession in the Israeli health care system
(2009)Chiropractic in Israel has become a more integrated part of many aspects of health care policies, in that it is practised in multidisciplinary medical teams, is now included in HMOs and hospitals services, and has contributed ... -
The perception of veterinarians towards chiropractic and the chiropractic treatment of animals in South Africa
(2011)Introduction: The chiropractic treatment of animals has been integrated into the veterinary health care systems of various countries outside of South Africa. While South Africa has seen the integration of the chiropractic ... -
The perception, knowledge and utilization of the chiropractic profession amongst Durban University of Technology students
(2010)Objectives: To investigate the perception, knowledge and utilization of chiropractic profession by Durban University of Technology students. Methods: One thousand quantitative questionnaires were handed to students during ... -
A perceptional study to investigate subject failure as an academic reason for delayed qualification in Masters Degree in Technology : Homoeopathy at Durban Institute of Technology
(2006)Technikon Natal introduced the first formal South African Homoeopathic education programme in 1989. Since its addition to the higher education degree choices offered by Technikon Natal, the course has produced some 10 years ...