• The effect of interferential current treatment duration on chronic low back pain 

  Carim, Ahmed Abdul (2017)

  Background to the study: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common musculoskeletal complaint, which results in increased absenteeism from work and other disabilities. Interferential current (IFC) is one of the treatment ...

• Adverse effects of shift work at a biscuits manufacturer 

  Mhlongo, Philisiwe Kenlly (2017)

  Shift work is a necessity for many organizations. Reasons for shift work are mainly to ensure continuous and optimized operations. Many studies on shift workers have concluded that it can lead to adverse physiological, ...

• A double blind placebo controlled proving of Nelumbo nucifera 30CH with subsequent comparison to its cultural significance 

  Pillay, Tharushka (2017)

• Inter- and intra-examiner reliability of lumbar spine radiograph analysis by chiropractors and its impact on clinical management 

  Mdakane, Zandile (2017)

  Radiographs are the most commonly used modalities for the purpose of diagnosing skeletal disorders. Radiographs are important for chiropractors to exclude any contra-indications prior to spinal manipulative therapy. If ...

• The practice of nurses in the prevention of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis at King Cetshwayo district 

  Mahaye, Theodora Thandile (2017)

  Tuberculosis (TB) is South Africa’s greatest community health problem. Nurses have a critical role in supporting patients in the TB treatment process. An estimated 480 000 new cases of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis ...

• Investigation of acute systemic inflammatory response and myocardial injury after cardiac surgery in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus 

  Gojo, Mawande Khayalethu Edson (2016)

  Introduction: The immediate post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) immune responses and organ injuries in immune- compromised patients remain poorly documented. We conducted a prospective clinical study to determine whether or ...

• Impact of HIV/AIDS scale-up on non-HIV priority services in Nyanza Province, Kenya 

  Opollo, Valerie Sarah Atieno (2017)

  Background: The HIV pandemic has attracted unprecedented scale-up in resources to curb its escalation and manage those afflicted. Although evidence from developing countries suggests that public health systems have been ...

• Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of males with regard to medical male circumcision 

  Khumalo, Innocentia Duduzile (2017)

  Introduction Male circumcision refers to the surgical removal of all or parts of the prepuce of the penis. This procedure is undertaken for religious, cultural, social, hygiene or medical reasons (Maibvise and Mavundla ...

• The immediate effect of myofascial trigger point dry needling of four shoulder girdle muscles on the 100m lap- times of asymptomatic competitive swimmers in Bloemfontein 

  Schmidt-Kinsman, Sarah (2017)

  Background Competitive swimming, as with most other sports that are participated in at more than a recreational level, involves a substantial amount of training. Training excessively results in the overuse of muscles. The ...

• Assessment of technical competence of candidates within a clinical pathology discipline 

  Baruth, Melini (2017)

  Background Medical laboratories play a crucial role in patient care and require a competent skilled workforce to deliver this essential service. The current process of Medical Technologist training is a summative assessment ...

• Experiences of community care givers on nutritional assessment of children under 5 years in eThekwini District 

  Ndlovu, Pretty Gabisile (2017)

  Introduction Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem, especially in children under 5 years of age. Nutritional status is one of the indicators of overall well-being and human resources development of ...

• An investigation into Dental Technology lecturers' discourses of academic identity formation within the emergence of Universities of Technology in South Africa 

  Gumbi, Thobani Linton (2017)

  Post-apartheid restructuring of the South African Higher Education system has brought about significant changes. Institutions of Higher Learning have implemented minor and major changes in their objectives, delivery of ...

• Examiner reliability and clinical responsiveness of motion palpation to detect biomechanical dysfunction of the the hip joint 

  Bertolotti, Gina Leigh (2017)

  Background: Hip pain is a common problem. Motion palpation is a manual technique applied by the hands in various degrees of joint motion that specifically evaluates range of motion in relation to specific anatomical ...

• The relative effectiveness of the combination of spinal manipulation and Homoeopathic Simillimum in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain 

  Belling, Kym (2017)

  Background: According to Picavet and Schouten (2003) the incidence of neck pain is increasing at a greater rate than other spine problems (Hoving et al. 2004). Furthermore, chronic neck pain is a substantial burden to ...

• A homoeopathic drug proving of Hoodia gordonii 30CH, with a subsequent comparison of proving symptomatology to its toxicology as a raw substance and to homoeopathic remedies of repertorial similarity 

  Swana-Sikwata, Tembeka Stella (2016)

  Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Hoodia gordonii 30CH on healthy provers, and to record the clearly observable signs and symptoms produced and the subsequent comparison to its toxicology ...

• Colour stability of three modern ceramic materials after repeated firing 

  Naidoo, Ansuya (2017)

  Background Shade matching is a challenging aspect of aesthetic dentistry (Vichi et al., 2011). For a long time, aesthetically pleasing prostheses have been achieved using the porcelain-fused-to-metal crown whereby the ...

• The epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in beauty therapists working within the hotel spa industry in the eThekwini municipality 

  Jacquire, Jolene (2017)

  Background The growing popularity and competitive nature of the beauty industry has resulted in beauty therapists performing an extensive range of treatments to meet the demand, often at the jeopardy of their own well-being. ...

• The effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy compared to core muscle strengthening on club head velocity and ball carry in asymptomatic amateur male golfers 

  Rambrij, Ranen (2017)

  Background Performance of the golf swing is mainly influenced by the strength and power of the torso i.e. the low back and abdominal muscles (Gluck, Bendo and Spivak 2008). As rotary velocities increase, muscle force is ...

• A framework of co-operative practice between radiation oncologists and traditional health practitioners in the management of patients with cancer in KwaZulu-Natal province 

  Nkosi, Pauline Busisiwe (2017)

  Background Cancer is a global concern because it affects and kills millions of people worldwide. In South Africa, patients frequently move between traditional health practitioners and radiation oncologists to seek cure ...

• A comparative analysis of animal chiropractic regulation within seven countries 

  Du Plessis, Christine (2017)

  Introduction: Chiropractic treatment of animals is a young and dynamic field of interest among chiropractors, veterinarians and animal owners. As a young profession, regulation of animal chiropractic is limited to only a ...

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