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Browsing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by Type "Dissertation"
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Smit, Andriana
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have become more prevalent throughout the world. The widespread availability of antiretrovirals (ARV’s) has now shifted the mindset from ...
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Palmer, Jessica Laura
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in worldwide lockdown regulations impacting individuals’ access to, and participation in everyday activities. Individuals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) face additional barriers to ...
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Bellini, Ashley
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-19)
Caregiver access to relevant developmental milestone resources is critical in ECD. In this iterative design study, six members of an expert panel (n=6; female; 5 White, 1 Black) reviewed and adapted the CDC developmental ...
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Van der Aerschot, Mathieu
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
It is estimated that approximately 360 Million people have a permanent disabling hearing loss (WHO, 2015). The majority of these people live in lower to middle income countries, where screening and follow-up treatment is ...
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Van der Aerschot, Marc Katty
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
It is estimated that approximately 360 Million people have a permanent disabling hearing loss (WHO, 2015). The majority of these people live in lower to middle income countries, where screening and follow-up treatment is ...
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Bredenkamp, Corné-Louise
(University of Pretoria, 2007-11-12)
People with presbyacusis commonly report difficulties in conversation in everyday settings. Although previous research has focused on self-report inventories concerning conversation difficulties in age related hearing ...
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Moepeng, Meshack
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Background: Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) are a promising screening technique for the early detection of subtle noise induced cochlear function changes.
Objectives: To determine the applicability of ...
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Frisby, Caitlin
(University of Pretoria, 2019-08)
In both clinical practice and the literature, parent reports and poor speech recognition in noise performance are commonly associated with listening difficulty (LiD). However, the relationship between these reports and ...
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Mahomed, Waseema
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Despite HIV being a global challenge, sub-Saharan Africa continues to sustain the maximum share of the global burden of HIV. Auditory and otological manifestations is a common occurrence in individuals affected with HIV/AIDS ...
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Van der Westhuizen, Yolande
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence and nature of auditory and otological manifestations in adults with HIV/AIDS according to clinical examinations and self-reported symptoms. Auditory profiles ...
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Bezuidenhoudt, Deidré
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
Background: In future, the South African Department of Health aims to purchase
services from accredited private service providers. Successful private audiology
practices can assist to address issues of access, equity and ...
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Minnaar, Danielle
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Diabetes is one of the most prominent health emergencies of the 21st century affecting millions worldwide. Approximately 415 million individuals had diabetes in 2015, more than 10% living in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. ...
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Kruger, Lucresia
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is growing worldwide. Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can lead to damage to various organs by affecting the intricate nerve and blood vessel systems in the body caused by ...
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Khan, Farhana
(University of Pretoria, 2005)
This study examined the nature of the undergraduate curricula for Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) for communication pathologists (speech-language therapists and audiologists) within the South African context. An ...
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Potgieter, Jenni-Marí
(University of Pretoria, 2013)
Sclerosteosis is a rare genetic bone dysplasia disorder characterised by generalised
craniotubular bone modelling. Alongside many clinical appearances marked in
sclerosteosis, the auditory system is considerably compromised ...
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Anderssen, Kate-Lyn
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Background: Studies indicate that difficulties English second language (ESL) learners experience in the classroom may not only be attributed to listening comprehension of the language of learning and teaching (LoLT). Limited ...
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Heystek, Andriëtte
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a universal health problem. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 425 million people world-wide are affected by DM. With such high incidence of DM, health professionals aim to ...
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Van Tonder, Jessica Jacqueline
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Automated smartphone-based threshold audiometry has the potential to provide affordable audiometric services in underserved contexts where adequate resources and infrastructure are lacking. This study investigated the ...
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Oosthuizen, Ilze
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
Bilateral cochlear implantation is accepted medical practice since 2008 in clinically suitable adults and children to enhance bilateral processing benefits. Bilateral implantation may lead to the restoration of some bilateral ...
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Pike, Melissa
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Objective: To describe the breastfeeding characteristics of late-preterm infants (LPIs) in a kangaroo mother care unit (KMC).
Materials and methods: In a 20-bed KMC unit, the breastfeeding of 73 purposively-selected LPIs’ ...