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Browsing Radiography - Master's Degree by Title
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Radiation doses for barium meals and barium enemas in the Western Cape South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009)Since their discovery in 1895, the use of x-rays is continuously evolving in medicine making the diagnosis of injuries and diseases more practicable. It is therefore not surprising that x-rays contribute 90% of the radiation ... -
Reference values for thyroid uptake of technetium-99m pertechnetate for the Namibian population
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012)Thyroid physiology and structure can be evaluated by scintigraphic imaging. Iodine-131, discovered in the late thirties was the first radioisotope to be used for thyroid uptake assessment, since then thyroid uptake and ... -
The role of obstetric ultrasound in primary health care at a secondary hospital in South Africa
(Peninsula Technikon, 2000)Ultrasound has, until recently, been regarded as a sophisticated diagnostic modality, reserved for tertiary health care. In reality, it is a cost-effective, reliable and safe modality that is highly suited to primary ... -
Three-dimensional thinking in radiography
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2008)Introduction Research to date has not been able to agree whether spatial abilities can be developed by practice. According to some researchers spatial ability is an inherited cognitive ability, compared to spatial skills ... -
Ultrasound evaluation of the carotid artery in a population at high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)BACKGROUND: Diabetic patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular events and stroke, and its prevention is therefore the desired goal. In the arsenal of available techniques, ultrasound plays a vital role in primary ... -
Ultrasound evaluation of the extracranial cerebrospinal venous system and carotid arteries in patients with multiple sclerosis
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is characterised by demyelination within the central nervous system (CNS), which may result in neurological disabilities over time, causing considerable hardship to patients and their families, in ... -
Ultrasound features of the deep infrapatellar Bursa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)The knee is one of the most complicated joints in the body. The deep infrapatellar bursa being only a small water-pocket and forming a small part of the knee. The deep infrapatellar bursa can get inflamed and cause ... -
Ultrasound features of the deep infrapatellar bursa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)The knee is one of the most complicated joints in the body. The deep infrapatellar bursa being only a small water-pocket and forming a small part of the knee. The deep infrapatellar bursa can get inflamed and cause ... -
Ultrasound features of the deep infrapatellar bursa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)The knee is one ofthe most complicated joints in the body. The deep infrapatellar bursa being only a small water-pocket and forming a small part of the knee. The deep infrapatellar bursa can get inflamed and cause great ... -
Using the Delphi technique to define the clinical competencies required by newly qualified diagnostic radiographers in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)This research was performed to obtain consensus of opinion on the clinical competencies required of newly qualified diagnostic radiographers in South Africa in an attempt to improve alignment between educational ...
