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Outcome of two cohorts with nephroblastoma treated with consecutive International Society of Paediatric Oncology protocols in a South African paediatric oncology unit by Reddy, K, van Zyl, A, Uys, R, Kruger, M

“…\r\nBackground\r\nNephroblastoma is a common childhood solid tumour in South Africa.\r\n\r\nObjective\r\nThe aim was to determine outcomes of patients…”
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Trends in childhood cancers at Tygerberg Hospital from 1994 to 2014 by Ndlovu, S, Esterhuizen, T M, Uys, R, van Zyl, A, Kruger, M

“…Background There is a paucity of data regarding childhood cancer incidence in low- and middle-income countries owing to a lack of disease-specific, hospital-…”
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The Association between Tumour Markers and Meta-iodobenzylguanidine Scans in South African Children with High-risk Neuroblastoma by Van Heerden, J., Kruger, M., Esterhuizen, T.M., Hendricks, M., Du Plessis, J., Engelbrecht, G., Janse van Vuuren, M., van Emmenes, B., Uys, R., Burger, C., Nyakale, N., More, S., Brink, A.

“…Diagnostic and post-induction 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (123I-mIBG) scans have prognostic significance in the treatment of neuroblastoma, but data from…”
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HIV stigma and missed medications in HIV-positive people in five African countries by Dlamini, Priscilla S, Wantland, Dean, Makoae, Lucy N, Chirwa, Maureen, Kohi, Thecla W, Greeff, Minrie, Naidoo, Joanne, Mullan, Joseph, Uys, Leana R, Holzemer, William L

“…The availability of antiretroviral medications has transformed living with HIV infection into a manageable chronic illness, and high levels of adherence are…”
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Validation of the HIV/AIDS Stigma Instrument-PLWA (HASI-P) by Holzemer, William L., Uys, Leana R., Chirwa, Maureen L., Greeff, Minrie, Makoae, Lucia N., Kohi, Thecla W., Dlamini, Priscilla S., Stewart, Anita L., Mullan, Joseph, Phetlhu, René D., Wantland, Dean, Durrheim, Kevin

“…This article describes the development and testing of a quantitative measure of HIV/AIDS stigma as experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS. This instrument…”
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What is the ideal ratio of categories of nurses for the South African public health system? by Uys, Leana R, Klopper, Hester C

“…In South Africa, they have four categories of nurses according to the qualifications framework currently in use: enrolled nursing auxiliaries (ENA) who are…”
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Primary health care nurses' management practices of common mental health conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Dube, Faith N, Uys, Leana R

“…Psychiatric conditions contribute to 13%of the global burden of diseases and account for one third of years lost because of disability (YLD). Despite the high…”
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Measuring HIV stigma for PLHAs and nurses over time in five African countries by Holzemer, William L, Makoae, Lucy N, Greeff, Minrie, Dlamini, Priscilla S, Kohi, Thecla W, Chirwa, Maureen L, Naidoo, Joanne R, Durrheim, Kevin, Cuca, Yvette, Uys, Leana R

“…The aim of this article is to document the levels of HIV stigma reported by persons living with HIV infections and nurses in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa,…”
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Managing AIDS stigma by Holzemer, William L., Uys, Leana R.

“…According to anecdotal reports, AIDS stigma and discrimination continue to influence people living with and affected by HIV disease as well as their health…”
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The practice of community caregivers in a home-based HIV/AIDS project in South Africa by UYS, L. R

“…• The aim of this study was to describe the practice of community caregivers in a home‐based AIDS care project at seven sites in South Africa. • The community…”
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Nephroblastoma--a 25-year review of a South African unit by Visser, Y T, Uys, R, van Zyl, A, Stefan, D C

“…To determine the outcome of patients with nephroblastoma in a South African hospital. To determine if there is a difference in the outcome of patients with…”
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The effect of different fire regimes on plant diversity in southern African grasslands by Uys, Roger G, Bond, William J, Everson, Theresa M

“…South African grasslands support a rich flora that is attracting growing conservation interest. Fire has long been used to manage grasslands for livestock…”
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Descriptive survey of the contextual support for nursing research in 15 countries by Uys, Leana R, Newhouse, Robin P, Oweis, Arwa, Liang, Xiaokun

“…Global research productivity depends on the presence of contextual factors, such as a doctorally prepared faculty, graduate programmes, publication options,…”
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The cost of nephroblastoma treatment in South Africa: A very cost-effective investment with guidelines for the rest of Africa by Stefan, D.C, Stones, D.K, van Zyl, A, Uys, R

“…Background. Nephroblastoma is one of the most common childhood malignancies in Africa, but with a survival rate significantly lower than in developed…”
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HEMOPURE TRANSFUSION IN A CHILD WITH SEVERE ANEMIA by Stefan, D. C., Uys, R., Wessels, G.

“…A 23-month-old girl presented with heart failure from extremely severe sickle cell anemia. The family refused blood transfusion on religious grounds (Jehovah's…”
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Aspects of the Care of People with HIV/AIDS in South Africa by Uys, Leana R.

“…The study was aimed at exploring the realization of counseling, palliative care, and terminal care in the care of people with HIV/AIDS in seven settings in…”
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Social support and health behaviour in women living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal by Gaede, Bernhard, Majeke, Sisana, Modeste, Rugira Regis Marie, Naidoo, Joanne Rachel, Titus, Mokete Joseph, Uys, Leana R

“…The article explores the relationship between social support and health behaviour of rural and urban women who are living with HIV in South Africa. Our study…”
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Relationship of nurses’ intrapersonal characteristics with work performance and caring behaviors: A cross‐sectional study by Geyer, Nelouise‐Marié, Coetzee, Siedine K., Ellis, Suria M., Uys, Leana R.

“…This study aimed to describe intrapersonal characteristics (professional values, personality, empathy, and job involvement), work performance as perceived by…”
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Perceived HIV stigma and life satisfaction among persons living with HIV infection in five African countries: A longitudinal study by Greeff, Minrie, Uys, Leana R., Wantland, Dean, Makoae, Lucy, Chirwa, Maureen, Dlamini, Priscilla, Kohi, Thecla W., Mullan, Joseph, Naidoo, Joanne Rachel, Cuca, Yvette, Holzemer, William L.

“…Descriptive literature exists on the effects of HIV-related stigma on the lives of people living with HIV infection but few empirical studies have measured…”
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Disclosure of HIV Status: Experiences and Perceptions of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS and Nurses Involved in Their Care in Africa by Greeff, Minrie, Phetlhu, Rene, Makoae, Lucia N., Dlamini, Priscilla S., Holzemer, William L., Naidoo, Joanne R., Kohi, Thecla W., Uys, Leana R., Chirwa, Maureen L.

“…Most people with HIV have disclosed their status to someone, often with mixed results. Most health literature seems to favor disclosure by persons living with…”
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