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Browsing Research Articles (Anatomy) by Title
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Stull, Kyra Elizabeth; Tise, Meredith L.; Ali, Zabiullah; Fowler, David R.
(Elsevier, 2014-05)
Forensic pathologists commonly use computed tomography (CT) images to assist in determining the
cause and manner of death as well as for mass disaster operations. Even though the design of the CT
machine does not inherently ...
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Colman, Kerri L.; Van der Merwe, Alie Emily; Stull, Kyra Elizabeth; Dobbe, Johannes G.G.; Streekstra, Geert J.; Van Rijn, Rick R.; Oostra, Roelof-Jan; De Boer, Hans H.
(Springer, 2019-11)
It is currently unknown whether morphological sex estimation traits are accurately portrayed on virtual bone models, and this hampers the use of virtual bone models as an alternative source of contemporary skeletal reference ...
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Ridel, A.F. (Alison); Bothma, Nomshado Pearl; Liebenberg, Leandi; Oettle, Anna Catherina; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle
(Elsevier, 2023-09)
The high number of unidentified bodies recorded in South Africa annually, combined with substantial heterogeneity within the population, necessitates that innovative forensic analysis methods be developed that incorporate ...
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Pereira, Andreia S.P.; Bester, Megan Jean; Soundy, Puffy; Apostolides, Zeno
(Springer, 2015-11)
Extracts prepared from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides (DC) are commercially available
for the treatment of respiratory related conditions. Recently, a commercial radix mother
tincture of this plant was shown to have ...
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Arbi, Sandra; Bester, Megan Jean; Pretorius, Liselle; Oberholzer, Hester Magdalena
(Taylor and Francis, 2021)
The aim of this study was to identify cardiovascular effects of relevant concentrations of Cd and Hg alone and in combination as a mixture in water. This was achieved by administering to male Sprague–Dawley rats via gavage ...
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Janse van Rensburg, Maxine; Bester, Megan; Van Rooy, Mia-Jeanne; Oberholzer, Hester Magdalena
(Sage, 2023-08)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a common global cause of death and are therefore a major health concern. Inhaled or ingested environmental heavy metals contribute to the development of CVD. The aim of this study was to ...
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Draper, Maxine; Bester, Megan; Van Rooy, Mia-Jeanne; Oberholzer, Hester Magdalena
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)
Exposure to environmental metal pollutants is linked to oxidative stress and the subsequent development of neurological disease. In this study, the effects of copper, manganese, and mercury, were evaluated at X100 the World ...
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Draper, Maxine; Bester, Megan Jean; Van Rooy, Mia-Jeanne; Oberholzer, H.M.
(Routledge, 2023)
The rise in respiratory disease has been attributed to an increase in environmental pollution. Heavy metals contribute to environmental contamination via air, water, soil and food. The effects of atmospheric exposure to ...
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Botha, Deona; Pretorius, Samantha; Myburgh, Jolandie; Steyn, M.
(Springer, 2016-05)
Anthropologists are constantly seeking to improve methods for age estimation in the human skeleton. A new method was introduced about a decade ago that assesses the morphological changes that take place in the acetabulum ...
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Pretorius, Etheresia; Oberholzer, Hester Magdalena; Van der Spuy, Wendy Jeannette; Meiring, Johannes H.
(Springer, 2010-01)
During aging, changes in vasculature, haemostasis
and endothelium, including alterations of platelets,
coagulation and fibrinolytic factors, occur. Research has also
reported that healthy, aged individuals have heightened ...
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Nienaber, Willem C.; Steyn, Maryna; Boshoff, Willem Sterrenberg
(South African Society of Cultural History, 2015-12)
The South African or Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) Orange River Concentration
Camp on the farm Doornbult, close to Hopetown in the Northern Cape Province,
is one of the best preserved Camps from this War. The history of the ...
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Chu, Elaine Y.; Stull, Kyra Elizabeth; Sylvester, Adam D.
(Wiley, 2022-11)
OBJECTIVES : Effective allometry research relies on appropriate size variables; however, two of the largest obstacles in subadult (ontogenetic) allometry research is small sample sizes and unknown dimensions. This study ...
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Steyn, Maryna; Iscan, M.Y.; De Kock, M.; Kranioti, E.F.; Michalodimitrakis, M.; L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle
(Wiley, 2010-09)
When archaeological skeletons are assessed, the prevalence (and patterns of bone involvement)
of trauma is important. The number and pattern of fractures can be used to gain insight
into the occurrence of interpersonal ...
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Braun, Sandra; Ridel, A.F. (Alison); L'Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Oettle, Anna C.
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE : In forensic anthropology, the biological profile is based on human variation and can help in the process of personal identification. In order to better understand shape variation of the mental region, ...
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Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Lessing, Dries; Rosemann, Gertruida Magdalena; Van Wilpe, Erna; Williams, June Heather
(Sage, 2014-07-10)
Xanthium strumarium, commonly referred to as “cocklebur,” rarely causes poisoning in cattle. When mature, this
robust, annual weed bears numerous oval, brownish, spiny burs. Only the seeds in the burs and young seedlings ...
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Mbonani, Thandolwethu Mbali; L’Abbe, Ericka Noelle; Ridel, Alison F.
(Elsevier, 2024-12)
Please read abstract in article.
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Van Tonder, Daniel Johannes; Al Safadi, Layla; Samaha, Paula; Suleman, Farhana Ebrahim; Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Van Schoor, Albert; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels
(Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2024-07)
Intraosseous access is a safe and efficient method to administer medications to patients that require advanced life support when intravenous
access is not easily available. This study aims to
narrow down the ideal insertion ...
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Ayres, Amelia; Van Tonder, Daniel J.; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels
(Elsevier, 2023-11)
INTRODUCTION : Surgeons employ central venous catheterization as a therapeutic or preventive measure in the pediatric
population. These catheters are introduced into the internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins ...
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Van Tonder, Jacob John; Boon, J.M. (Johannes Marinus); Becker, J.H.R. (Hennie); Van Schoor, Albert-Neels
(Wiley, 2007-05)
Sudeck's critical point at the rectosigmoid junction is described as the point of origin of the last sigmoid arterial branch, originating from the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA). There is controversy on the importance ...
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Acar, Adrienne Ann; Bosenberg, Adrian T.; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels
(Wiley, 2017-06)
INTRODUCTION : Sciatic nerve blocks provide intraoperative and prolonged postoperative pain management after lower limb surgery (posterior knee, foot, skin graft surgery). Accurate needle placement requires sound anatomical ...