Browsing Theses and dissertations (Health Sciences) by Title
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The acceptance of westernised health care into the ulwaluko (traditional circumcision) custom by amaXhosa in a rural Eastern Cape village
(2002)The Ulwaluko (traditional circumcision) custom among the AmaXhosa is a traditional rite of passage. Traditionally all young men are required to undergo the custom. Its modern manifestation, however, has become problematic, ... -
Access and utilisation of antenatal care services in a rural community of eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal
(2016)Introduction Although the South African Government adopted a primary health care approach to health care service provision in order to ensure equitable access to and utilization of health care services to all communities, ... -
An analysis of injury profiles and management strategies utilised by chiropractic students at the 2015 Durban 'Rugby Rush Tournament'
(2015-07-28)Background Rugby union is one of South Africa’s most popular sports; it requires high levels of skill and fitness and is played at a high intensity and speed which allows for a greater risk of injury. The high risk of ... -
An analysis of inter-healthcare facility transfer of neonates within the eThekwini Health District of KwaZulu-Natal
(2013-01-18)Introduction The safe transfer of neonates from one healthcare facility to another is an integral component in the process of neonatal care. Neonates, a term applying specifically to infants during the first 28 days of ... -
An analysis of patients transported by a private helicopter emergency service within South Africa
(2015)Introduction: A Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is a specialist flying emergency service where on-board medical personnel have both the knowledge and equipment to perform complicated medical procedures. There ... -
An analysis of the Somatology programme offered at South African Universities of Technology to determine whether it meets the needs of industry
(2015-03-11)The beginning of the 20th century presented the Somatology profession with unprecedented challenges of acquiring a scientific base and achieving professionalisation. It is in this milieu that a few research studies were ... -
An appraisal of homoeopathic proving methodology as a bridge between the indigenous and rationalist-scientific understandings of medicinal plants : the case of Strychnos henningsii
(2011)Aim This study sought to appraise homoeopathic proving methodology as a bridge between the indigenous and rationalist-scientific understandings of medicinal plants through a detailed exploration of the relationships ... -
The approaches of frequent and infrequent application of chiropractic treatment : a study of their relative efficacy in the management of mechanical low back pain
(1995)Variations in prescribed treatment frequencies have resulted from an absence of tested theory. In response to this, the objecti ve of this study was to compare the efficacy of once and three times weekly treatment ... -
An assessment of ambulance infection control in an emergency medical service in the Ilembe District of KwaZulu-Natal
(2008)The purpose of the study was to assess ambulance infection control in an emergency medical service in the Ilembe District of KwaZulu-Natal, by determining the prevalence of bacteria and fungi in ambulances, including those ... -
An assessment of chiropractic adjustment beds as reservoirs for normal flora and infectious bacterial pathogens at a chiropractic teaching clinic
(2009)Background: Research has indicated the majority of bacteria on chiropractic adjustment beds (beds), can persist on dry inanimate surfaces for months. Thus, insufficient disinfection procedures create continuous sources of ... -
An assessment of coronary artery calcification, using the calcium scoring technique, in an asymptomatic Indian population in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
(2008)The main aim of this study, was to assess the prevalence of coronary artery calcification in asymptomatic risk and non risk individuals in the South African Indian population, within the age group of 20-70 years. -
An assessment of dietary diversity and nutrition knowledge of student nurses at the KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
(2015-03-03)South Africa has a high prevalence of obesity, and many people live with diseases where dietary adaptations are part of the management of the disease. Nurses are important in the facilitation of people obtaining dietary ... -
Assessment of respiratory risks associated with exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) in informal waste pickers in a landfill site in KwaZulu-Natal
(2015)Introduction Informal waste picking has both economic and environmental benefits, however there are many health risks associated with this activity. This cross sectional descriptive study assessed the respiratory health ... -
Assessment of the antibacterial activity of Artemisia afra, Erythrina lysistemon and Psidium guajava
(2013-11-13)Introduction Medicinal plants have been used for centuries as remedies for human diseases because they contain components of therapeutic value. Recently, the acceptance of traditional medicine as an alternative form of ... -
An assessment of the Bhambayi community with the view to planning an improved home-based care program for people living with AIDS
(2005)The study was a cross sectional descriptive approach using individual interviews and a focus group. The study took place in Inanda, KwaZulu Natal. The purpose of the study was to assess the Bhambayi community at the ... -
Assessment of the experiences of users of the fast queue in selected primary health care facilities in the eThekwini Municipality
(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 ... -
An assessment of the extent of mercury pollution of the Mngceweni stream, the Umgeni River and the Inanda Dam in Kwa Zulu-Natal
(2001)The debate surrounding mercury pollution of the river system below Thor Chemicals in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa has been of concern to the people of the region for several years. No scientific assessment of Mercury ... -
The assessment of the facilitation of the clinical training component of an undergraduate nursing programme at a University of Technology
(2015)Background All nursing students need to undergo clinical training for them to be competent practitioners when they qualify. According to the South African Nursing Council (SANC) training facilities are accredited only if ... -
An assessment of the implementation of the provincial cervical screening programme in selected primary health care clinics in the Ilembe region, KwaZulu-Natal
(2002)Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, yet it is the second most prevalent cancer amongst women in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in particular has a high mortality rate of cervical cancer and 1:40 women ...