Department of anaessthesia

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Postal Address: Department of Human Biology, Health Sciences Faculty, Observatory, 7925, South Africa

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Research Output

ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
Abdul-Rasool, S., Kidson, S.H., Panieri, E., Dent, D., Pillay, K. and Hanekom, G. 2006. An evaluation of molecular markers for improved detection of breast cancer metastases in sentinel nodes. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 59: 289-297.
Armstrong, M.E., Lambert, M.I., Sharwood, K.A. and Lambert, E.V. 2006. Obesity and overweight in South African primary school children - the Health of the Nation Study. South African Medical Journal, 96(5): 439-444.
Borresen, J. and Lambert, M.I. 2006. Validity of self-reported training duration. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1(4): 353-359.
Bosch, A.N. 2006. Exercise science and coaching: Correcting common misunderstandings about endurance exercise. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1(1): 77-87.
Douglas, T. and Viljoen, D.L. 2006. Eye measurements in 7-year-old black South African children. Annals of Human Biology, 33(2): 241-254.
Draper, C.E., Grobler, L.A., Kilian, A., Micklesfield, L., Lambert, E.V. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. An inventory of the South African fitness industry. South African Journal of Sports Medicine 18(3): 93-104.
Durandt, J.R., Du Toit, S., Borresen, J., Hew, T., Masimla, H., Jakoet, I. and Lambert, M.I. 2006. Fitness and body composition profiling of elite junior South African rugby players. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 18(2): 2006.
Goedecke, J.H., Wakes, D.J., Levitt, N.S., Lambert, E.V., Collins, M., Morton, N.M., Andrew, R., Seckl, J.R. and Walker, B.R. 2006. Glucocorticoid metabolism within superficial subcutaneous rather than visceral adipose tissue is associated with features of the metabolic syndrome in South African women. Clinical Endocrinology, 65: 81-87.
Govender, D., Davids, L.M. and Kidson, S.H. 2006. Immunofluorescent identification of melanocytes in murine hair follicles. Journal of Molecular Histology, 37: 1-3.
Hassan, M.Y., Noakes, T.D., Berlyn, P., Shave, R. and George, K. 2006. Preload maintenance protects against a depression in left ventricular systolic, but not diastolic, function immediately after ultraendurance exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(6): 536-540.
Havemann, L., West, S.J., Goedecke, J.H., Macdonald, I.A., St Clair Gibson, A., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert, E.V. 2006. Fat adaptation followed by carbohydrate loading compromises high-intensity sprint performance. Journal of Applied Physiology, 100: 194-202.
Hew, T., Sharwood, K.A., Collins, M., Speedy, D.B. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. Sodium supplementation is not required to maintain serum sodium concentrations during an Ironman triathlon. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(3): 255-259.
Hew, T., Verbalis, J. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. Updated fluid recommendation: Position Statement from the International Marathon Medical Directors Association (IMMDA). Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 16(4): 283-292.
Koning, L., Douglas, T., Pitcher, R. and Van As, A.B. 2006. Short emergency department length of stay attributed to full-body digital radiography - a review of 3 paediatric cases. South African Medical Journal, 96(7): 613 - 614.
Kotze, S., Van der Merwe, E.L. and O'Riain, M.J. 2006. The topography and gross anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract of the Cape Dune mole-rat (Bathyergus suillus). Anatomic Histologia Embryologia – Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C, 35(4): 259-264.
Lambert, M.I. 2006. Physiological testing for the athlete: Hype or help? International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1(2): 199-208.
Lambert, M.I. and Borresen, J. 2006. A theoretical basis of monitoring fatigue: A practical approach for coaches. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1(4): 371-388.
Lambert, M.I., Durandt, J.R., Tee, C. and Prim, K. 2006. Physical fitness components associated with performance in a multiple-sprint test. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1: 150-160.
Lecour, S., Van der Merwe, E.L., Opie, L.H. and Sack, M.N. 2006. Ceramide attenuates hypoxic cell death via reactive oxygen species signaling. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 47(1): 158-163.
Louw, Q., Grimmer, K. and Vaughan, C.L. 2006. Biomechanical outcomes of a knee neuromuscular exercise programme among adolescent basketball players: A pilot study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 7(2): 65-73.
Louw, Q., Grimmer, K. and Vaughan, C.L. 2006. Knee movement patterns of injured and uninjured adolescent basketball players when landing from a jump: A case-control study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 7(22). [Online] http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/7/22.
Mattiske, D., Sommer, P., Kidson, S.H. and Hogan, B.L.M. 2006. The role of the forkhead transcription factor, Foxc1, in the development of the mouse lacrimal gland. Developmental Dynamics, 235(4): 1074-80.
Micklesfield, L., Levitt, N.S., Dhansay, M.A., Norris, S., Van der Merwe, L. and Lambert, E.V. 2006. Maternal and early life influences on calcaneal ultrasound parameters and metacarpal morphometry in 7- to 9-year-old children. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 24(3): 235-242.
Mokone, G.G., Schwellnus, M.P., Noakes, T.D. and Collins, M. 2006. The COL5A1 gene and Achilles tendon pathology. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 16(1): 19-26.
Morgan, B.E. 2006. Behavioral Inhibition: A neurobiological perspective. Current Psychiatry Reports, 8: 270-278.
Morris, A.G. and Ribot, I. 2006. Morphometric cranial identity of prehistoric Malawians in the light of sub-Saharan African diversity. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 130(1): 10-25.
Morris, A.G., Dlamini, N., Joseph, V., Parker, A., Powrie, C.M., Ribot, I. and Stynder, D.D. 2005. Later stone age burials from the Western Cape Province, South Africa Part 1: Voklvlei. Southern African Field Archaeology, 13 & 14: 19-26.
Noakes, T.D. 2006. Exercise in the heat: Old ideas, new dogmas. International SportMed Journal, 7(1): 58-74.
Noakes, T.D. 2006. The limits of endurance exercise. Basic Research in Cardiology, 101(5): 408-417.
Noakes, T.D. and Speedy, D.B. 2006. Case proven: Exercise associated hyponatremia is due to overdrinking. So why did it take 20 years before the original evidence was accepted? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(7): 567-572.
Nummela, A.T., Paavolainen, L.M., Sharwood, K.A., Lambert, M.I., Noakes, T.D. and Rusko, H.K. 2006. Neuromuscular factors determining 5 km running performance and running economy in well-trained athletes. European Journal of Appled Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 97(1): 1-8.
Oosthuyse, T. and Bosch, A.N. 2006. Influence of menstrual phase on ventilatory responses to submaximal exercise. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 18(2): 31-37.
Russell, V.A., Oades, R.D., Tannock, R., Killeen, P.R., Auerbach, J.G., Johansen, E.B. and Sagvolden, T. 2006. Response variability in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A neuronal and glial energetics hypothesis. Behavioral and Brain Functions. BioMed Central Ltd. Aug 23(2:30). [Online]. http://creativecommens.org/licenses.
Saunders, J., De Milander, L., Hew, T., Xenophontos, S.L., Cariolou, M.A., Anastasiades, L., Noakes, T.D. and Collins, M. 2006. Dipsogenic genes associated with weight changes during Ironman Triathlons. Human Molecular Genetics, 15(20): 2980-2987.
Saunders, J., Xenophontos, S.L., Cariolou, M.A., Anastasiades, L., Noakes, T.D. and Collins, M. 2006. The bradykinin β₂ receptor (BDKRB2) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3) genes and endurance performance during Ironman Triathlons. Human Molecular Genetics, 15(6): 979-987.
September, A.V., Mokone, G.G., Schwellnus, M.P. and Collins, M. 2006. Genetic risk factors for Achilles tendon injuries. International SportMed Journal, 7(3): 201-215.
Siboto, G., Von Bormann, R. and Alexander, R.L. 2006. Diagnosis of simple posterior hip dislocation: Obturator oblique X-ray views pre-and post reduction obviate the need for computerised tomography scan (CT Scan). South African Orthopaedic Journal, 5(3): 64-70.
Sommer, P., Napier, H.R., Hogan, B.L.M. and Kidson, S.H. 2006. Identification of Tgfß1i4 as a downstream target of Foxc1. Development, Growth and Differentiation, 48(5): 297-308.
St Clair Gibson, A., Grobler, L., Collins, M., Lambert, M.I., Sharwood, K.A., Derman, E.W. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. Evaluation of maximal exercise performance, fatigue, and depression in athletes with aquired chronic training intolerance. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 16(1): 39-45.
St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, E.V., Rauch, L., Tucker, R., Baden, D.A., Foster, C. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. The role of information processing between the brain and peripheral physiological systems in pacing and perception of effort. Sports Medicine, 36(8): 705-722.
Stein, D.J., Daniels, W., Emsley, R., Harvey, B., Blackburn, J., Carey, P., Ellis, G.F.R., Illing, N., Flisher, A.J., Moolman-Smook, H., Mwaba, K., Ramesar, R., Russell, V.A., Seedat, S., Tredoux, C.G., Vaughan, C.L., Vythilingum, B.V. and Warwick, J. 2006. A brain-behaviour initiative for South Africa: The time is right. Metabolic Brain Disease, 21(2-3): 266-271.
Tucker, R., Bester, A., Lambert, E.V., Noakes, T.D., Vaughan, C.L. and St Clair Gibson, A. 2006. Non-random fluctuations in power output during self-paced exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(11): 912-917.
Tucker, R., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. An analysis of pacing strategies during men's world-record performances in track athletics. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1: 233-245.
Tucker, R., Marle, T., Lambert, E.V. and Noakes, T.D. 2006. The rate of heat storage mediates an anticipatory reduction in exercise intensity during cycling at a fixed rating of perceived exertion. Journal of Physiology - London, 574(3): 905-915.
Van As, A.B., Douglas, T., Kilborn, T., Pitcher, R. and Rode, H. 2006. Multiple injuries diagnosed using full-body digital x-ray. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 41(7): 25-28.
Van As, A.B., Van Loghem, A.J., Biermans, B.F.J., Douglas, T., Wieselthaler, N. and Naidoo, S. 2006. Causes and distribution of facial fractures in a group of South African children and the value of computed tomography in their assessment. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 35: 903-906.
Van Kooten Niekerk, N.K., Knies, M.M., Howard, J., Rabie, H., Zeier, M., Van Rensburg, A., Frans, N., Schaaf, H.S., Fatti, G.L., Little, F. and Cotton, M.F. 2006. The first 5 years of the family clinic for HIV at Tygerberg Hospital: Family demographics, survival of children and early impact of antiretroviral therapy. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 52(1): 3-11.
Vaughan, C.L. 2006. Digital X-rays come of age. South African Medical Journal, 96(7): 610, 612.
Voller, B., St Clair Gibson, A., Dambrosia, J., Richardson, S.P., Lomarev, M., Dang, N. and Hallett, M. 2006. Short-latency afferent inhibition during selective finger movement. Experimental Brain Research, 169: 2006.
Walpole, B., Noakes, T.D. and Collins, M. 2006. Growth hormone 1 (GH1) gene and performance and post-race rectal temperature during the South African Ironman triathlon. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(2): 145-150.
West, S.J., Goedecke, J.H., Van Niekerk, L., Collins, M., St Clair Gibson, A., MacDonald, I.A., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert, E.V. 2006. Effects of elevated plasma adrenaline levels on substrate metabolism, effort perception and muscle activation during low-to-moderate intensity exercise. Pflugers Archiv – European Journal of Physiology, 451: 727-737.
Wharam, P., Speedy, D.B., Noakes, T.D., Thompson, J.M., Reid, S. and Holtzhausen, L. 2006. NSAID use increases the risk of developing hyponatremia during an Ironman Triathlon. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(4): 618-622.
Woodman, Z.L., Schwager, S.L.U., Redelinghuys, P., Chubb, A., Van der Merwe, E.L., Ehlers, M.R.W. and Sturrock, E.D. 2006. Homologous substitution of ACE C-domain regions with N-domain sequences: Effect on processing, shedding, and catalytic properties. Biological Chemistry, 387: 1043-1051.
Yoon, D.Y., Scott, K., Hill, M.N., Levitt, N.S. and Lambert, E.V. 2006. Review of three tests of motor proficiency in children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 102(2): 543-551.
Zhong, X., Spottiswoode, B.S., Cowart, E.A., Gilson, W.D. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Selective suppression of artifact-generating echoes in cine DENSE using through-plane dephasing. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 56(5): 1126-1131.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Levitt, N.S., Lambert, E.V. and Norris, S. 2006. Early life origins of adult chronic diseases: a South African perspective. In J.M. Fourie, N. Temple and K. Steyn (eds), Chronic diseases of lifestyle in South Africa 1995-2005: 58-64. Cape Town: SA Medical Research Council.

Encyclopaedia entries
Blomkamp, Y. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 3: 1316 – 1317. New York, USA: Routledge.
Blomkamp, Y. and Lambert, M.I. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 497 – 499. New York, USA: Routledge.
Bosch, A. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 222 – 223, 261 – 262; Vol.2: 980 – 981; Vol.3: 1380 – 1381, 1381 – 1387. New York, USA: Routledge.
Gray, A. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 261 – 262; Vol.2: 689 – 690, 692 – 692, 875 – 878; Vol.3: 1044 – 1045, 1142 – 1144, 1313 – 1315, 1320 – 1321. New York, USA: Routledge.
Lambert, E.V. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 2: 629 – 631; Vol. 3: 1440 – 1443. New York, USA: Routledge.
Lambert, M.I. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 164 – 177; Vol.2: 871 – 872, 874 – 875; Vol.3: 1034 – 1036, 1067 – 1069. New York, USA: Routledge.
Lambert, M.I. and Blomkamp, Y. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol.1: 497 – 499. New York, USA: Routledge.
Noakes, T.D. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 238 – 241, 419 – 424, 445 – 446, 484 – 485, 489 – 490; Vol.2: 533 – 534, 620 – 621, 632 – 633, 640 – 641, 674 – 676, 805 – 807; Vol. 3: 1028 – 1034, 1353 – 1358. New York, USA: Routledge.
Schwellnus, M.P. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 9 – 11, 43 – 44, 80 – 81, 218 – 220, 247 – 250, 260 – 261, 276 – 278, 350 – 353, 426 – 427, 449 – 451, 453 – 464, 466 – 473, 475 – 484, 486 – 489, 492 – 497; Vol. 2: 510 – 513, 516 – 520, 525 – 527, 608 – 609, 636 – 640, 783 – 784, 971 – 973, 977 – 980; Vol. 3: 1010 – 1011, 1026 – 1034, 1094 – 1095, 1111 – 1113, 1156 – 1157, 1336 – 1338, 1366 – 1368, 1405 – 1406. New York, USA: Routledge.
St Clair Gibson, A. 2006. Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. In R. Bartlett, C. Gratton and C.G. Rolf (eds). Vol. 1: 236 – 238; Vol. 2: 915 – 921; Vol. 3: 1008 – 1010. New York, USA: Routledge.

Peer-Reviewed Published Conference Proceedings
Bennett, E., Spottiswoode, B.S., Lorenz, C.H. and Wen, H. 2006. Optimal combination of phase cycling and gradient spoiling in DENSE displacement mapping. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 1649. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Bosanquet, D.R. and John, L. 2006. A method for investigating alpha band phase synchronization in the cortex during a fatiguing muscle contraction using EEG. In H.R. Arabnia (ed.), Proceedings of the 2006 International Conference on Scientific Computing (CSC'06), 26-29 June 2006, Las Vegas, USA, 258-264. ISBN 1-60132-005-1.
Hess, T., Zhong, X., Spottiswoode, B.S., Epstein, F.H. and Meintjes, E.M. 2006. Combining 2D DENSE and SENC to calculate the 3D strain tensor. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 1650. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Lin, T.-H.A. and John, L. 2006. Quantifying mental relaxation with EEG for use in computer games. In H.R. Arabnia (ed.), Proceedings of the ICOMP'06 + CGD'06 International Conference on Internet Computing and Conference on Computer Games Development, 26-29 June 2006, Las Vegas, USA, 409-416. ISBN 1-60132-005-1.
Lin, T.-H.A., John, L. and Tapson, J.C. 2006. Classifying mental states using pre-frontal EEG and SVM for use in Brain-Computer interface systems. In A. Louw, N. Kleynhans and N. Zulu (eds), Proceedings of the 17th Annual Symposium of the Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa, 29 November – 1 December 2006, Parys, South Africa, 226-230. ISBN 0-620-37384-9.
Patel, R.A., Zhong, X., Spottiswoode, B.S., Helm, P.A., Ferguson, J.D., Hummel, J.P., Kramer, C.M. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Cine DENSE MRI of left ventricular dyssynchrony: Development and initial clinical experience. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 3600. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Spottiswoode, B.S., Zhong, X., Lorenz, C.H., Mayosi, B.M., Meintjes, E.M. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Motion-guided segmentation of the left ventricle for cine DENSE MRI. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 794. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Spottiswoode, B.S., Zhong, X., Patel, R.A., Helm, P.A., Mayosi, B.M., Kramer, C.M., Meintjes, E.M. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Measuring LV-RV interventricular dyssynchrony using cine DENSE MRI. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 148. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Zhong, X., Blemker, S.S., Spottiswoode, B.S., Helm, P.A., Hess, T. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Application of cine DENSE MRI to studying skeletal muscle mechanics during joint motion. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 256. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].
Zhong, X., Spottiswoode, B.S. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Improved efficiency in cine DENSE using low resolution phase reference images. Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 6-12 May 2006, Seattle, Washington, USA, 3583. ISSN 1545-4428. [CD-ROM].

PUBLISHED CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Beatty, D.W., Davies, M., Nicol, M.P., Pienaar, D., Samodien, S. and Kampmann, B. 2006. Immunity to mycobacteria in health care workers. South African Paediatric Review, 3(3): 13.
Davids, L.M. and Kidson, S.H. 2005. Repigmentation in vitiligo: an organ culture investigation. Pigment Cell Research. 19th International Pigment Cell Conference: A Focus on Human Pigmentary Diseases. Virginia, USA. September 18-22, 2005 18 (Supplement 1) : OP121.
Davids, L.M., Griffiths, M.J., Prag, A., Sommer, P., Mitra, R. and Kidson, S.H. 2005. Skin Deep: The effect of a skin lightener on melanogenesis. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 35.
Davies, M., Nicol, M.P., Wood, K.A., Hawkridge, A.J., Hatherill, M., Hussey, G.D. and Beatty, D.W. 2006. Diagnostic value of T-spot TB test in screening very young children for tuberculosis. South African Paediatric Review, 3(3): 23.
Dlamini, N. 2005. An assessment of the dental health of early farming populations from central and southern Africa. 35th Annual Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 21.
Friedling, L.J. and Morris, A.G. 2005. The politics of skeletons. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 28.
Kotze, S., Van der Merwe, E.L. and O'Riain, M.J. 2005. The gross anatomy of the intestinal tract of the Cape dune mole-rat (Bathyergus siullus). 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 58.
Louw, G.J. and Van Heerden, J.P. 2005. An investigation into the relationship between foot morphometrics and total body height. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 25.
Macheru, P.W. and Kidson, S.H. 2005. The morphogenesis of the iris in the chick: A histological and cell proliferation study. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 37.
Manyaapelo, T. and Morris, A.G. 2005. A preliminary study on the extent of occlusal tooth wear and its association with temporomandibular joint arthritis in South African prehistoric populations. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 22.
Napier, H.R., Hogan, B.L.M. and Kidson, S.H. 2005. Establishment and characterisation of immortal wildtype and Foxc1-/- mouse cell lines of the presumptive cornea. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 36.
Spottiswoode, B.S., Zhong, X., Lorenz, C.H., Meintjes, E.M., Mayosi, B.M. and Epstein, F.H. 2006. Tracking 3D Myocardial motion using slice-followed Cine-DENSE. Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 8 (1) : Page 80. Abstract # 187.
Van der Merwe, E.L. and Kidson, S.H. 2005. Morphometric analysis of the aqueous drainage vessels in the eyes of normal and BMP4 heterozygous mice. 35th Conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. (ASSA) 24-28 April 2005. Buffalo City, Eastern Cape: 38.
Zampoli, M., Davies, M., Apolles, P.C. and Finlayson, H. 2006. Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) at community-based primary health care level in South Africa: Early outcomes and challenges. South African Paediatric Review 3 (3) : 107.

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Dawson, P. 2006. Application of 3D imaging technology to anterior cruciate ligament surgery. MSc (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Dlamini, N. 2006. An assessment of the health status by non-specific indicators in early farming populations from central and southern Africa. MSc (Med) in Anatomy.
Drew, V. 2006. Exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) in Ironman triathletes. MPhil (Sports Medicine).
Dugas, J. 2006. Temperature responses to exercise and performance. PhD in Exercise Science.
Gerhold, M. 2006. Musical expectancy evaluated in an urbanized Xhosa context: a pilot using EEG eveant related methodology. Master of Music in Cognitive Musicology.
Hess, T. 2006. Calculating 3D intramyocardial strain tensors in a single slice of myocardium using MRI. MSc (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Khoboko, T. 2006. Effect of age and unilateral dopamine depletion on striatal NMDA receptor function. MSc (Med) in Physiology.
Lichaba, J. 2006. Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes. MPhil (Sports Medicine).
Mokone, G.G. 2006. Risk factors for Achilles tendon injuries: an emphasis on the identification of specific genetic factors. PhD in Physiology.
Mutsvangwa, E.M. 2006. Statistical analysis of facial landmark data for optimization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome diagnosis. MSc (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Nikitina, N.V. 2006. African mole rats as models for regressive evolution of the eye. PhD in Developmental Biology.
Russell, M.J. 2006. Autofocusing and image segmentation in microscopy for automatic detection of tuberculosis in sputum smears. MSc (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Scheelke, M. 2006. System characterization of a full body slit scanning radiography machine: Theory and Experiment. MSc (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Schwabe, K. 2006. Achilles tendon ultrasound findings in triathletes before and after the Ironman Triathlon. MPhil (Sports Medicine).
Spottiswoode, B.S. 2006. Towards automating cine DENSE MRI image analysis: segmentation, tissue tracking and strain computation. PhD (Med) in Biomedical Engineering.
Tucker, R. 2006. The regulation of exercise performance by a complex anticipatory system. PhD in Exercise Physiology.
Waldeck, M.R. 2006. Heart rate as a marker of training status (graduated as Miriam Rosemary Sinclair). PhD in Exercise Science.
West, S.J. 2006. Effects of antecedent exposures and physiological perturbations on perceived exertion, muscle activation and performance during open and closed loop exercise. PhD in Exercise Science.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

Research Report 2006
(Including the UCT Bioethics Centre, MRC/UCT Ischaemic Heart Research Unit, MRC/UCT Liver Research Centre, MRC/UCT/UWC Research Unit for Traditional Medicines and the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Drug Policy, and The Albertina and Walter Sisulu Institute for Aging in Africa)
Head of Department: Professor B Mayosi
Departmental Profile
Department incorporates 7 major Research Units: the UCT Bioethics Centre, the MRC/UCT Liver Research Centre, MRC/UCT/UWC Research Unit for Traditional Medicines, UCT/UCL Hatter Institute for Cardiology Research, the Albertina and Walter Sisulu Institute for Aging in Africa, the UCT Lung Institute and the Desmond Tutu HIV Research Centre.
The Department consists of 16 clinical divisions: Acute General Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Haematology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology and Allergology, Lipidology, Pharmacology, Nephrology and Hypertension, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.
Departmental Statistics
Permanent and Long-term Contract Staff

Professors	11
Associate Professors	18
Senior Lecturers/lecturers Full-time	26
Administrative and clerical staff	34
Total	89

Honorary Staff

Honorary Professors	5
Emeritus Professors	3
Honorary Associate Professors	2
Honorary Senior Lecturers	39
Honorary Research Associates	3
Total	54

Students

Doctoral	35
Masters	134
Undergraduates	1071
Total	1240

Research Fields and Staff

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Contact Details

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

UCT BIOETHICS CENTRE
Director: Professor S.R. Benatar