Browsing Health Sciences by Author "10069712 - Lubbe, Martha Susanna (Supervisor)"
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Burden of rheumatoid arthritis in the private health sector : medicine cost and comorbidities
Olivier, N. (North-West University, 2018)The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and associated comorbidities, as well as to investigate antirheumatic prescribing patterns, direct medicine treatment cost and the impact ... -
Epidemiology of childhood cancer in a section of the private health sector of South Africa
Otoo, Marianne Naana (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The study aimed at determining the incidence, prevalence and trends of childhood cancers over time, as well as identifying the common coexisting conditions in children and adolescents on treatment for cancer in the private ... -
Evaluation of factors affecting the implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines in Lesotho
Ramathebane, Maseabata Venus (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Lesotho has the second-highest prevalence of HIV-infection in the world (MOH, 2017).The successful implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines has a potentially optimal impact on HIV/AIDS management (Kripke et al., ... -
Evaluation of the profile and standard of community pharmacy practice in Lesotho
Tlali, R.L. (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The profession of pharmacy is growing fast and like in many countries, Lesotho has seen more growth in community pharmacy practice. The increased number of community pharmacies should be matched with necessary regulations, ... -
Influence of blood culture results on antimicrobial prescribing in a private hospital in North West, South Africa
Du Plessis, Ansuné (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Blood culture laboratory testing and the results thereof can be seen as a cornerstone for optimised antimicrobial treatment and has the power to influence and change how effectively patients are treated with antibiotics, ... -
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
Bopape, Susan Mothekoa (North-West University, 2004)The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ... -
Pharmacists’ perception towards pharmacovigilance and the reporting of adverse drug reactions in South Africa.
Jordaan, Petra Hendrika (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Pharmacovigilance in South Africa is not being utilised in a desired manner. This study highlights pharmacists’ expectations and limitations towards adverse drug reaction reporting in their pharmaceutical sector. Current ... -
Pharmacoepidemiological analysis of chronic conditions and treatment patterns among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the South African private health sector
Mugaba, Takudzwa Munashe (North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)This dissertation aimed at investigating the occurrence and medicine treatment of chronic disease list (CDL) conditions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the South African private health sector. The study ... -
Usage of central nervous system medication in HIV/AIDS patients: Longitudinal analysis (2005-2015) of prevalence and prescribing pattern changes
Wafawanaka, Floidy (North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The treatment of HIV/AIDS and coexisting psychiatric disorders is critical to the wellbeing of patients. There is currently a dearth of information on the scope of prescribing of central nervous system (CNS) medication ...