• Prevalence and associations of anaemia among patients on chronic haemodialysis at a tertiary hospital in Limpopo Province 

  Muponda, Blessing Kudakwashe (2023)

  Background: Anaemia is a very common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on chronic haemodialysis7. The main aetiology of anaemia in CKD among patients on chronic haemodialysis ...
• Serum lipid levels and lipoprotein subclasses in obese women residing in a rural area, Limpopo Province 

  Mampeule, Nakampe Stanley (2017)

  Obesity has been associated with dyslipidaemia (increased levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and low levels of HDL-C together with small dense lipoprotein particles) in the absence of metabolic disorders such ...
• Determination of in vitro effects of aqueous extract of camellia sinensis on human sperm functions 

  Setumo, Mmaphulane Abigail (2021)

  Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive following one year of unprotected sexual intercourse, respectively affects 25% of couples globally. Oxidative stress (OS) has been greatly related to the idiopathic cause ...
• Aetiology and outcome of pleural empyema in children admitted to Pietersburg Hospital Limpopo, South Africa 

  Tshamiswe, Mbilaelo (2022)

  Introduction: Pleural empyema in children is associated with high morbidity and high mortality. Staphylococcus aureus has been shown to be the most common causative organism in developing countries. Study design: ...
• Causative infections in childhood cancer patients with febrile neutropenia in Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mothiba, Nomsa Edith (2022)

  BACKGROUND Febrile neutropenia is a medical emergency that complicates the clinical course and treatment of both hematological and solid malignancies, potentially worsening the overall outcome and increasing the financial ...
• An investigation of the antimicrobial patterns and associated demographic determinants in bacteria isolated from patients with non-healing wounds at the Pietersburg and Mankweng Hospitals, Limpopo Province 

  Kaapu, Kabelo Gabriel (2022)

  Background: Wound infections continue to be problematic in clinical practice where empiric treatment of infections is a routine, with non-healing wounds being a burden to the health care system. A gap has been noted ...
• Post radiation therapy hypothyroidism in patients with head and neck cancer at Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Manavalan, Tijo Jospaul Davis (2022)

  Background Hypothyroidism in head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy is known to occur, yet thyroid function tests are not routinely monitored in all patients post radiation therapy. Routine post radiation ...
• Breast cancer classification according to immunohistochemical markers : clinicopathologic features in women treated at Pietersburg hospital, Limpopo 

  Mphahlele, Ramadimetje Joyce (2022)

  Background Breast cancer is known to be a heterogeneous disease that demands patient centered care. Establishing the clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients is a vital step in an effort to individualize ...
• A profile of hanging deaths admitted to Polokwane and Lebowakgomo forensic pathology service laboratories, Limpopo Province 

  Matlala, Malekgopo Mologadi (2022)

  Introduction and background: Hanging deaths contribute to premature mortality locally and globally. Aim: The study aimed to provide a profile of hanging deaths in Polokwane and Lebowakgomo Forensic Pathology Service ...
• Profile of pedestrian road traffic crash fatalities on the R71 road admitted at Polokwane forensic pathology 

  Mphatja, Tebogo Wilhemina (2022)

  Introduction and background: Road traffic fatalities remain a worldwide burden with more than half of those fatalities comprising of vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists). This prompted the World ...
• Adherence to isoniazide prevention therapy in HIV positive patients at Rethabile Community Health Centre Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Khan, Mohammad Ishtiaq Hassan (2017)

  Objectives: To assess adherence to Isoniazide Prevention Therapy (IPT) among HIV positive patients in Rethabile Community Health Centre in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study ...
• Knowledge of radiation safety amongst paediatric doctors in Pietersburg and Mankweng Hospitals 

  Bendlela, Takalani Masala (2022)

  BACKGROUND: Ionizing radiation is detrimental to growing cells. The potential risk of any dose of radiation in growing cells can lead to permanent damage of basic cellular structure resulting in a high risk of developing ...
• Rehabilitation programme to enhance community reintegration for people living with spinal cord injuries in rural areas of Limpopo Province - South Africa 

  Mohamed, Ehab Elsayed (2022)

  Rehabilitation programmes for PLWSCI aim to give them as much independence as possible and perfect integration at a later stage. Proper rehabilitation involves effective community integration of a person with the SCI. ...
• Immunohistochemical subtypes of breast cancer and their association with demographic and clinico-pathological characteristics in the Limpopo Province 

  Peka, Lebogang Nomthimba Josephine (2021)

  Background: This study was designed to determine the relationship of immunohistochemical subtypes of breast cancer and clinicopathological features and demographic information in Limpopo since there has been no data ...
• In vitro effects of aqueous extract of aspalathus linearis (rooibos) on human sperm cells 

  Takalani, Ndivhuho Beauty (2020)

  This study investigated the effect of rooibos tea on human sperm in vitro. Semen samples from 50 healthy men and 50 patients were treated with aqueous extracts of fermented rooibos (0 µg/ml, 0.10 µg/ml, 1.0 µg/ml, 10 ...
• Characteristics of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province 

  Dibakoane, Palesa (2021)

  Diabetes is a rising problem globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified diabetes as an epidemic. The major impact of the disease is felt in low- and middle-income countries. The literature has emphasised ...
• Attitudes of men towards birth control measures practiced by women in Mamitwa Area Tzaneen Limpopo Province 

  Radzuma, Ndifelani Daphney (2021)

  Background: This study sought to understand men's attitudes towards birth control measures practised by their partners in the Mamitwa area located in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, which falls under the Mopani District ...
• Prevalance of nosocomial infection in paediatric intensive care unit at Pietersburg Hospital in Limpopo, South Africa 

  Makhwanya, Tshimangadzo Mildred (2021)

  Nosocomial infection constitutes a major health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of nosocomial infections in paediatric intensive care unit of ...
• In vitro effects of aqueous leaf extracts of moringa oleifera on human sperm 

  Moichela, Faith Tebatso (2021)

  Infertility affects nearly 186 million couples globally, with male factors contributing to half of the cases. Oxidative stress is an established cause of declining semen quality. Moringa oleifera has proven antioxidants. ...
• The profile of human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with invasive cervical cancer in the Polokwane/Mankweng Complex Hospital 

  Dzivhani, Ndivhuwo (2020)

  Introduction Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) constitutes almost 50% of all cancer conditions diagnosed and treated at the Polokwane/Mankweng Hospital Complex (PMHC). HIV infection is also a very common condition. There is ...

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