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Accuracy of lutetium-177 SPECT activity quantification and patient-specific dosimetry: a Monte Carlo study
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The goal of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) is to deliver the maximum dose to cancerous tumours while sparing healthy tissue. Ideally, the radiopharmaceutical should accumulate in the tumorous tissue and the radiation ... -
SI screw vs locking square plate fixation in sacroiliac joint disruption on composite bone models
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Background: The aim of this study was to compare a locked square plate to a standard sacroiliac screw of the sacroiliac joint on a composite pelvis bone model to assess the ultimate load tolerated before failure of fixation ... -
A retrospective study to evaluate local control and freedom from biochemical failure in Prostate cancer treated with Hypo-fractionated split course 3D conformal radiotherapy at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men and the second most common cause of death for men in South Africa and universally. Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) is a safe and efficacious ... -
Management, morbidity and mortality of Guillain Barré Syndrome patients admitted to ICU at Universitas Academic Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2021-04)Background: Guillain Barré Syndrome is the commonest cause of acute flaccid paralysis. It is an autoimmune post-infectious disorder that is monophasic and has good prognosis. However, a third of hospitalised patients with ... -
Performance indicators in (ATP) tournaments
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Introduction: Key performance indicators (KPI’s) are vitally important in the context of sport. Being able to analyse and adapt accordingly to the KPI’s, would be of great benefit to the athletes as well as the coaches. ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diabetic foot care among nursing staff at primary health care facilities in Sol Plaatje sub-district, Kimberley
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)As essential team members of the healthcare system, nurses have more contact with the patients and are indispensable in patients' education. They can ameliorate diabetic patients' quality of life by aiding in preparing and ... -
The association between serum procalcitonin levels and outcomes of patients admitted to two tertiary paediatric intensive care units in the Bloemfontein academic complex: a retrospective analytical study
(University of the Free State, 2021-01)Background: The risk of mortality should be assessed in all patients admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Procalcitonin (PCT) is a valuable biomarker in the diagnosis of sepsis in the PICU. Its use as a ... -
Six week exercise and education programme for weight-bearing joint pain at primary health care facilities
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background: Joint pain is a common cause of functional limitation and increased health expenditure among older people. The ageing population is increasing the prevalence of joint pain and the demand for care. Joint pain ... -
Feeding practices of mothers with children attending early childhood development centres in the Xhariep District
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background and motivation: The nutritional status and health of under five year olds are considered indicators of social progress, development and access to resources within communities. In developing countries, undernutrition ... -
Fumarate hydratase deficient renal cell carcinoma: a retrospective study performed at NHLS Universitas Academic laboratories, 2001 to 2017
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)Background: Fumarate hydratase deficient renal cell carcinoma (FH deficient RCC) has, in recent years, been described as part of a morphologic spectrum of renal tumours associated with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal ... -
Perceptions and experiences of women in Benoni regarding weight loss strategies
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Obesity is a worldwide disease reaching epidemic proportions and is characterised by abnormal or extreme fat accumulation, affecting all socio-economic groups in both advanced and developing countries irrespective of sex, ... -
The effect of gross motor stimulation on gross motor proficiency of Grade R learners in a low-resourced environment
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Introduction: Motor development has been reported as a crucial part of learners’s overall development and is interweaved into many different fascist of the growing child. In addition, the growth and development of young ... -
Establishing norms for kinesthetic coordination tasks in 6-year-olds in the Mangaung, Motheo District
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background: A well-functioning proprioceptive system and overall kinesthetic coordination is foundational to six-year-old children’s movement coordination abilities. The age of six is a crucial time in children’s developmental ... -
Diagnostic accuracy and reliability of smartphone captured radiologic images communicated via WhatsApp®
(University of the Free State, 2021-02)Background: Sending radiographic images as instant messages have become a common means of communication between physicians, aiding in triaging and transfer decision-making in emergencies. While the use of technology is ... -
Towards the development of a capacity development framework for research ethics administrators: lessons from South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Introduction: Currently, research ethics capacity development is limited to research ethics committee (REC) members, and little research has been done on research ethics administrators, leading to lack of standardised ... -
The incidence, clinical profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii sepsis in premature neonates at Universitas Academic Hospital for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018, a retrospective descriptive study
(University of the Free State, 2021-02)BACKGROUND: Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging and challenging pathogen in neonatal units, due to its ability to develop resistance against antibiotics. Studies on Acinetobacter baumannii infection in premature neonates ... -
Characteristics and outcomes of infants with cytomegalovirus infection in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can be transmitted from mother to child and can be congenital or postnatally acquired. Emerging evidence has shown that CMV and other congenital and neonatal infections, are under-appreciated ... -
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis at Universitas Academic Hospital: a 4-year review
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare but life-threatening dermatologic conditions that are part of the same disease spectrum. Drugs are the main inciting factor of this ... -
Knowledge, attitude, beliefs and practices of South African physiotherapists regarding the management of tension-type headaches
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background: Tension-type headaches (TTH) are primary headaches that have been indicated by the Global Burden of Disease study as the third most common pain condition worldwide and are more prevalent than migraines. People ... -
Food: environment, security and experiences of students at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Background and motivation: The high influx of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds attending universities and their struggle with acquiring nutritious food have been cited as barriers to students' higher learning. ...