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Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis presenting as a giant pericardial adhesion and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

SA Journal of Radiology, Sep 27, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder : macrodystrophia lipomatosa : case series

SA Journal of Radiology, Jun 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain

SA Journal of Radiology, Aug 1, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder: macrodystrophia lipomatosa

SA Journal of Radiology, Jun 7, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds

SA Journal of Radiology, Feb 6, 2020

Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds.

Research paper thumbnail of Ultrasound imaging of tongue malignancy

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2017

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor.

Research paper thumbnail of The Risk Factors and Associated Socio-Demographic Profile of Deep Vein Thrombosis (Dvt) Among Patients Referred For Doppler UltrasoundImaging At Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery, 2021

Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular related d... more Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular related deaths and is a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. Early identification and correct management of patients at risk of developing DVT improves their health. Objectives: The study sought to determine the risk factors and socio-demographic profiles of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) of patients referred for Doppler ultrasound imaging at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH). Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was used to determine the risk factors and associated demographic profiles of DVT among patients referred for Doppler ultrasound imaging at DGMAH. The study used quantitative methods. A total of 135 patients participated. Patients completed a structured questionnaire to assess risk factors of DVT. They were then assessed for DVT using an ultrasound scan and results were documented. The information from the questionnaires and results was coded and entered in...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic and focused solutions to challenges faced by medical postgraduate students, in performing research at a South African University

South African Journal of Higher Education, 2020

Background and objectives: Poor research output is a major issue at some South African Universiti... more Background and objectives: Poor research output is a major issue at some South African Universities especially among medical postgraduate students. A number of students struggle to complete the research component, which is a requirement for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Aim: To evaluate and uncover factors hindering research performance at a South African university, with a plan to implementing strategic and focused remedial action. Methods: Postgraduate students in the School of Medicine were enrolled in a crosssectional descriptive study. Using self-administered questionnaires, students were requested to provide information on barriers hindering research performance. Raw data from questionnaires was captured and analysed using STATA software. Results: A total 125 questionnaires were returned however some participants did not answer all the questions. The major reasons for non-performance were cited as; lack of prior research experience with only 14 per cent having had prior research exposure. Regarding association of research methodology (REME) course attendance with students starting research activities, 90 per cent of those that had attended the REME course, had started research activities at the time of this study. Research supervision was cited as inadequate by 48 per cent of respondents, while 61 per cent cited excessive workload as factor another factor hampering research course attendance and research participation. Most students indicated the need to have research taught and incorporated in the Masters curriculum, with time ring-fenced for research activities. Conclusion: Prior research exposure and attendance of a research course were important factors influencing students' participation in research and should be encouraged. The institution should strive to improve supervisory and mentoring support as well as provide bio-statistics support. There is a need to ring-fence time specifically for research activities in order to counter brought to you by CORE View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk provided by Stellenbosch University: SUNJournals Kisansa and Lubinga Challenges faced by medical postgraduate students in performing research 60 the workload issue as a deterrent to research activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Ultrasound imaging of tongue malignancy

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2017

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor.

Research paper thumbnail of Diagnosis of chronic inflammatory bowel disease - a dilemma

South African Journal of Radiology, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis as a giant pericardial adhension and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

South African Medical Journal, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds

South African Journal of Radiology

Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds.

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of anatomical variants of the coeliac trunk and renal arteries on contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography scans at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

South African Journal of Radiology

Results: A normal classical coeliac trunk was present in 82.2% and a non-classical pattern was pr... more Results: A normal classical coeliac trunk was present in 82.2% and a non-classical pattern was present in 9.7%. The most common variation of the coeliac trunk other than the non-classical pattern was a hepatosplenic trunk, which was present in 3% of the study population. A normal right and left renal artery was present in 88.2% and 83.7%, respectively. The most common variations of the renal arteries were bilateral hilar arteries seen in 3.4% on the right and 9.1% on the left. Renal artery variations were more prevalent on the left than on the right. Concurrent variations of both the right and the left renal arteries were present in 2.4% and variations of both the coeliac trunk and renal arteries were present in 5% of the study population. Conclusion: The most common variation of the coeliac trunk in this study is comparable to other studies in non-African populations. Concurrent vascular variations between the renal arteries and between the coeliac trunk and renal arteries may co-exist.

Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis presenting as a giant pericardial adhesion and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

South African Journal of Radiology

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain

South African Journal of Radiology, 2014

Minné C, Kisansa ME, Ebrahim N, Suleman FE, Makhanya NZ. The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalit... more Minné C, Kisansa ME, Ebrahim N, Suleman FE, Makhanya NZ. The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on noncontrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain. S Afr J Rad. 2014;18(1); Art. #598, 7 pages. http://dx.doi.

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder: macrodystrophia lipomatosa

South African Journal of Radiology, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis presenting as a giant pericardial adhesion and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

SA Journal of Radiology, Sep 27, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder : macrodystrophia lipomatosa : case series

SA Journal of Radiology, Jun 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain

SA Journal of Radiology, Aug 1, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder: macrodystrophia lipomatosa

SA Journal of Radiology, Jun 7, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds

SA Journal of Radiology, Feb 6, 2020

Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds.

Research paper thumbnail of Ultrasound imaging of tongue malignancy

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2017

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor.

Research paper thumbnail of The Risk Factors and Associated Socio-Demographic Profile of Deep Vein Thrombosis (Dvt) Among Patients Referred For Doppler UltrasoundImaging At Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery, 2021

Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular related d... more Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular related deaths and is a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. Early identification and correct management of patients at risk of developing DVT improves their health. Objectives: The study sought to determine the risk factors and socio-demographic profiles of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) of patients referred for Doppler ultrasound imaging at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH). Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was used to determine the risk factors and associated demographic profiles of DVT among patients referred for Doppler ultrasound imaging at DGMAH. The study used quantitative methods. A total of 135 patients participated. Patients completed a structured questionnaire to assess risk factors of DVT. They were then assessed for DVT using an ultrasound scan and results were documented. The information from the questionnaires and results was coded and entered in...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic and focused solutions to challenges faced by medical postgraduate students, in performing research at a South African University

South African Journal of Higher Education, 2020

Background and objectives: Poor research output is a major issue at some South African Universiti... more Background and objectives: Poor research output is a major issue at some South African Universities especially among medical postgraduate students. A number of students struggle to complete the research component, which is a requirement for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Aim: To evaluate and uncover factors hindering research performance at a South African university, with a plan to implementing strategic and focused remedial action. Methods: Postgraduate students in the School of Medicine were enrolled in a crosssectional descriptive study. Using self-administered questionnaires, students were requested to provide information on barriers hindering research performance. Raw data from questionnaires was captured and analysed using STATA software. Results: A total 125 questionnaires were returned however some participants did not answer all the questions. The major reasons for non-performance were cited as; lack of prior research experience with only 14 per cent having had prior research exposure. Regarding association of research methodology (REME) course attendance with students starting research activities, 90 per cent of those that had attended the REME course, had started research activities at the time of this study. Research supervision was cited as inadequate by 48 per cent of respondents, while 61 per cent cited excessive workload as factor another factor hampering research course attendance and research participation. Most students indicated the need to have research taught and incorporated in the Masters curriculum, with time ring-fenced for research activities. Conclusion: Prior research exposure and attendance of a research course were important factors influencing students' participation in research and should be encouraged. The institution should strive to improve supervisory and mentoring support as well as provide bio-statistics support. There is a need to ring-fence time specifically for research activities in order to counter brought to you by CORE View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk provided by Stellenbosch University: SUNJournals Kisansa and Lubinga Challenges faced by medical postgraduate students in performing research 60 the workload issue as a deterrent to research activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Ultrasound imaging of tongue malignancy

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2017

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor.

Research paper thumbnail of Diagnosis of chronic inflammatory bowel disease - a dilemma

South African Journal of Radiology, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis as a giant pericardial adhension and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

South African Medical Journal, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds

South African Journal of Radiology

Reporting and Data System standardises reporting of thyroid ultrasounds.

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of anatomical variants of the coeliac trunk and renal arteries on contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography scans at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

South African Journal of Radiology

Results: A normal classical coeliac trunk was present in 82.2% and a non-classical pattern was pr... more Results: A normal classical coeliac trunk was present in 82.2% and a non-classical pattern was present in 9.7%. The most common variation of the coeliac trunk other than the non-classical pattern was a hepatosplenic trunk, which was present in 3% of the study population. A normal right and left renal artery was present in 88.2% and 83.7%, respectively. The most common variations of the renal arteries were bilateral hilar arteries seen in 3.4% on the right and 9.1% on the left. Renal artery variations were more prevalent on the left than on the right. Concurrent variations of both the right and the left renal arteries were present in 2.4% and variations of both the coeliac trunk and renal arteries were present in 5% of the study population. Conclusion: The most common variation of the coeliac trunk in this study is comparable to other studies in non-African populations. Concurrent vascular variations between the renal arteries and between the coeliac trunk and renal arteries may co-exist.

Research paper thumbnail of Case of tuberculous pericarditis presenting as a giant pericardial adhesion and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

South African Journal of Radiology

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain

South African Journal of Radiology, 2014

Minné C, Kisansa ME, Ebrahim N, Suleman FE, Makhanya NZ. The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalit... more Minné C, Kisansa ME, Ebrahim N, Suleman FE, Makhanya NZ. The prevalence of undiagnosed abnormalities on noncontrast-enhanced computed tomography compared to contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the brain. S Afr J Rad. 2014;18(1); Art. #598, 7 pages. http://dx.doi.

Research paper thumbnail of Imaging of a rare disorder: macrodystrophia lipomatosa

South African Journal of Radiology, 2010