• The usage of antibiotics in paediatric patients while admitted to the intensive care unit at a public tertiary hospital 

  Sinyela, Nkhumiseni (2018)

  Background: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics decreases their effectiveness and results in increasing bacterial resistance which is considered an international public health crisis. Antibiotics are one of the most ...
• Investigating a BIR-containing plasmodium falciparum protein and identifying its binding partners 

  Liebenberg, Dale (2018)

  The majority of the worldwide malaria deaths are caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite and unfortunately parasite strains are emerging that are resistant to not only artemisinin, but also the partner drugs used in ...
• The attitudes and opinions of intensive care nurses on the use of physical restraints 

  Maleho, Mabona Ednah (2018)

  Background: Despite the uncertainty over the ability of physical restraints to maintain patient safety, as well as the potential for undesirable psychological and physical patient outcomes and ethical concerns, physical ...
• Characterisation of mycobacterial amidases and their role in bacterial growth and physiology 

  Senzani, Sibusiso (2018)

  The genus Mycobacterium represents a complex family containing a number of clinically significant pathogens such as Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the latter known to be ...
• Delirium assessment in adult intensive care units: do nursing practices hinder or help? 

  Kandindi, Kamanda (2018)

  Background: Delirium is a well-recognised and severe problem in adult intensive care units. With a reported incidence as high as 80%, it has been associated with increased length of stay, higher costs of care, on-going ...

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