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Treatment plan quality for stereotactic treatment of multiple cranial metastases: Comparison of C-arm and O-ring treatment platforms by Shiba, S., Trauernicht, C., Robar, J.L.

“…C-arm linacs have been used widely to treat multiple cranial metastases using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). A new generation of O-ring linacs offer several…”
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P15. Update on the occupational exposure database at Groote Schuur Hospital by Trauernicht, C, Kotze, T

“…Introduction The aim of this study is to look at the occupational exposure histories of all radiation workers at Groote Schuur Hospital since November 2011,…”
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P1. A survey of initial patient diagnostic reference levels from selected fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures at Groote Schuur hospital by Jonas, V, Trauernicht, C, Kotze, T

“…Introduction Fluoroscopy units must comply with the minimum requirements set up by the Department of Health: Radiation Control, which require a license holder…”
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O18. An interactive tool to improve patient throughput in radiotherapy by Botha, J, Burger, H, Trauernicht, C

“…Introduction In 2015 the Departments of Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology tried to find a way to increase the patient numbers on the treatment units. Game…”
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P20. Reduction of post-implant planning time of temporary I-125 LDR implants by Trauernicht, C, Bruwer, J, Maree, G, Tovey, S

“…Introduction Groote Schuur Hospital has a well-established low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy programme using I-125 seeds. Temporary implants in and around the…”
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P17. Dose map variations over time of a blood irradiator by Trauernicht, C, Johnson, C, Mason, B

“…Introduction The Mølsgaard Gammacell 2000 blood irradiator contains a Cs-137 source encapsulated in a stainless steel tube. The beaker containing the blood bag…”
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P14. Local diagnostic reference levels for barium enemas, swallows and meals by Behardien-Peters, N, Davidson, F, Kotze, T, Trauernicht, C

“…Introduction Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are dose levels for typical examinations of groups of standard-sized patients. Patient doses can only be…”
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P13. Correlation between DAP meter readings and skin doses for barium swallows by Behardien-Peters, N, Davidson, F, Kotze, T, Trauernicht, C

“…Introduction Barium swallow examinations are done to evaluate the oesophagus of patients who are having difficulties in swallowing. The study involves the…”
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Proposed national diagnostic reference levels for coronary angiography, left ventriculography and pacemaker placement by De Vos, H.J, Trauernicht, C, Kotze, T.C

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Scripting a Varian IGRT couch on Pinnacle for treatment planning purposes by Botha, J.J, Burger, H, Trauernicht, C

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Filtration to reduce paediatric dose for a linear slot-scanning digital X-ray machine by Perks, T D, Dendere, R, Irving, B, Hartley, T, Scholtz, P, Lawson, A, Trauernicht, C, Steiner, S, Douglas, T S

“…This paper describes modelling, application and validation of a filtration technique for a linear slot-scanning digital X-ray system to reduce radiation dose…”
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P12. Comparison between impact echo test results and radiation survey of the primary barrier of a radiotherapy bunker by Moosa, F, Burger, H, Fourie, H, Trauernicht, C, Blassoples, G, Okwori, E, Nyoni, B, Moyo, P

“…Introduction Groote Schuur Hospital constructed a new radiotherapy bunker for a high-energy linear accelerator. During construction areas of honeycombing…”
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Concrete density estimation of Groote Schuur Hospital linear accelerator bunker walls using impact echo testing by Moosa, F, Burger, H, Trauernicht, C, Blassoplesc, G, Okwori, E, Nyoni, B, Moyo, P

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PO-0226 3-D Printed modified S-Tube for treatment of cervical cancer with high dose rate brachytherapy by Du Toit, M., van Reenen, R., Simonds, H., Trauernicht, C.

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O.10 - Proposed national diagnostic reference levels for coronary angiography, left ventriculography and pacemaker placement by De Vos, H.J., Trauernicht, C., Kotze, T.C.

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O.6 - Scripting a Varian IGRT couch on Pinnacle for treatment planning purposes by Botha, J.J., Burger, H., Trauernicht, C.

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Effect of aluminium filtration on dose and image quality in paediatric slot-scanning radiography by Perks, T. D., Trauernicht, C., Hartley, T., Hobson, C., Lawson, A., Scholtz, P., Dendere, R., Steiner, S., Douglas, T. S.

“…This paper examines the effect that a 1.8 mm aluminium filter has on paediatric patient dose and image quality for linear slot scanning radiography (LSSR). A…”
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P.9 - Concrete density estimation of Groote Schuur Hospital linear accelerator bunker walls using impact echo testing by Moosa, F., Burger, H., Trauernicht, C., Blassoplesc, G., Okwori, E., Nyoni, B., Moyo, P.

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The effects of non-timber forest product cultivation on the plant community structure and composition of a humid tropical forest in southern Mexico by Trauernicht, Clay, Ticktin, Tamara

“…The planting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in the understory of tropical forests is promoted in many parts of the world as a strategy to conserve…”
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Cultivation of Non-timber Forest Products Alters Understory Light Availability in a Humid Tropical Forest in Mexico by Trauernicht, Clay, Ticktin, Tamara, López Herrera, German

“…The planting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in the understory of tropical forests is promoted in many regions as a strategy to conserve forested lands…”
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