Theses and dissertations (Health Sciences)
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Item The efficacy of strain counterstrain mobilization in patients with painful hallux abducto valgus bunions(2000) Broodryk, Marie; Mathews, RobertThe purpose of this prospective, randomised, placebo controlled study was to determine the efficacy of strain counterstrain mobilization in patients suffering with painful Hallux Abducto Valgus Bunions (HAVB). The mobilization group received strain counterstrain mobilization while the placebo group received placebo laser. The study involved sixty patients; thirty in each group, which were selected from the general population. Each patient was treated five times within a three week period.Item The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation versus spinal manipulation in conjunction with low back strapping in the treatment of mechanical low back pain, in the dysfunctional phase(2000) Broughton, Amanda Lynne; Kretzmann, HeidiThe absence of tested theory has resulted in a continued variation in protocols for the treatment of mechanical low back pain. This study was designed in order to determine the relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation versus spinal manipulation in conjunction with a low back strapping in the treatment of mechanical low back pain in the phase of dysfunction.Item The efficacy of certain Labiatiae species herbal extracts (Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis and Thymus vulgaris) as compared to nystatin, in the inhibition of in vitro growth of Candidia albicans(2002) Reid, Kim Louise; Steele, RichardThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of herbal extracts of certain Labiatiae species (Rosmannus officinalis, Salvia officinalis and Thymus vulgaris) in the inhibition of in vitro growth of Candida albicans as compared to ethanol as a control and nystatin in terms of the disc diffusion test.Item The efficacy of detuned ultrasound compared to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of the gluteal musculature both used in conjunction with manipulation in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome(2001) Paton, Jaqueline; Myburgh, CorneliusThe purpose of this study was to determine the relative efficacy of chiropractic manipulation used in conjunction with detuned ultrasound over the gluteal muscles compared to manipulation used in conjunction with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of the gluteal muscle group in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome. It was hypothesised that both treatment groups would be effective in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome but that manipulation used in conjunction with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of the gluteal musculature would be more effective than manipulation used in conjunction with detuned ultrasound, in terms of subjective and objective clinical findings.Item The effect of camphor, naphthalene (moth balls), and electromagnetic radiation on 4cH and 200cH homoeopathic potencies of gibberellic acid and their subsequent ability to promote germination of barley seed (Hordeum Vulgare), as measured by a germination index(2002) Stubbs, Claire; Steele, RichardThis study investigated the effect of camphor, naphthalene (mothballs), cellular phones and televisions on 4cH and 200cH homoeopathic dilutions of gibberellic acid (GA3).The ability of treated dilutions to promote germination of barley seed, (Hordeum vulgare cv. Stirling, ex Sensako, Western Cape, South Africa, 2000 harvest) was measured by a germination index.Item The efficacy of different methods of preparation of ultra high dilutions of gibberellic acid on the synthesis of alpha-amylase in de- embryonated endosperm halves of barley seed(2002) Balding, Tamara Jane; Steele, RichardThe mode of action of homoeopathic remedies is not well understood and is questioned by the scientific community due to the high degree of dilution of such remedies. The method by which remedies are produced is thought to instill the efficacy into these remedies. This research examines whether effective homoeopathic remedies may be prepared by electromagnetic induction, by serial dilution alone, or by conventional Hahnemannian production, which includes succussion. These methods were investigated in terms of the ability of dilutions of gibberellic acid, prepared by the above methods, to induce production of a-amylase by de-embryonated endosperm halves of barley seed.Item The effectiveness of manipulation combined with static stretching of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex compared to manipulation alone in the treatment of subacute and chronic grades I and II ankle inversion sprains(2001) Needham, Kim Jane; White, Horace LindsayThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation alone compared to chiropractic manipulation in conjunction with gastrocnemius and soleus stretching in the treatment of subacute and chronic grade I and II ankle inversion sprainsItem The relative effectiveness of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (meloxicam) versus manipulation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee(2001) Tucker, Mark L.; Myburgh, CorneliusThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative effectiveness of manipulation versus meloxicam (a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) to determine which is more beneficial in treating osteoarthritis of the knee. This was a prospective, randomized clinical trial consisting of a population of sixty voluntary subjects, diagnosed as suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. The patients were divided equally into two groups of thirty, with Group A receiving chiropractic manipulative therapy on eight consultations over three weeks, and Group B receiving meloxicam 7,5mg tablets once daily for three weeks. Capturing of the subjective and objective data for both groups took place on the first, fourth and eighth consultations. Subjective data was captured using the Numerical Pain Rating scale-l 01, the Visual Analogue scale, as well as the Patient -Specific functional scale. Objective data was gathered from goniometric and pressure algometer measurements.Item The perceptions and attitudes of South African physiotherapists about the chiropractic profession(2004) Hunter, John Samuel; Korporaal, Charmaine MariaChiropractors and physiotherapists treat a common pool of patients, often using similar modalities to treat them, yet there has always been an apparent antagonism towards each other as recorded in the literature. This is therefore assumed to be true in the South African context; however there has never been any quantifiable evidence as to what the interprofessional ties are between these two professions in this contextItem Managed healthcare in South Africa : impact on patient care and ethical pharmaceutical sales in Kwa-Zulu-Natal(2003) Naidoo, Krishnavelli Marla; Raap, Peter JohnManaged care is defined by Chetty (1999: 1) as "the practice of evidence based medicine with an approach to managing both the quality and cost of medical care". Managed care was introduced into South Africa in the last decade due to increasing cost of healthcare. All forms of managed care represent attempts to control costs by modifying the behaviour of general practitioners.