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  Diffusion of e-health innovations in 'post-conflict' settings: A qualitative study on the personal experiences of health workers

  Woodward, A., Fyfe, M., Handuleh, J., Patel, P., Godman, B., Leather, A. & Finlayson, A., 23 Apr 2014, In: Human Resources for Health. 12, 1, 22.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Diversity of HPV types in cancerous and pre-cancerous penile lesions of South African men: Implications for future HPV vaccination strategies

  Lebelo, R. L., Boulet, G., Nkosi, C. M., Bida, M. N., Bogers, J. P. & Mphahlele, M. J., Feb 2014, In: Journal of Medical Virology. 86, 2, p. 257-265 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Early warning indicators for HIV drug resistance in adults in South Africa at 2 pilot sites, 2008-2010

  Dube, N. M., Tint, K. S. & Summers, R. S., 1 Jun 2014, In: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 58, 11, p. 1607-1614 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Eating behaviour, Eating attitude and body mass index of dietetic students versus non-dietetic majors: A South African perspective: A South African perspective

  Kassier, S. M. & Veldman, F. J., 1 Jan 2014, In: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 27, 3, p. 109-113 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Effectiveness of monovalent human rotavirus vaccine against admission to hospital for acute rotavirus diarrhoea in South African children: A case-control study

  Groome, M. J., Page, N., Cortese, M. M., Moyes, J., Zar, H. J., Kapongo, C. N., Mulligan, C., Diedericks, R., Cohen, C., Fleming, J. A., Seheri, M., Mphahlele, J., Walaza, S., Kahn, K., Chhagan, M., Steele, A. D., Parashar, U. D., Zell, E. R. & Madhi, S. A., 1 Nov 2014, In: The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 14, 11, p. 1096-1104 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  97 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of HIV-1 exposure and antiretroviral treatment strategies in HIV-infected children on immunogenicity of vaccines during infancy

  Simani, O. E., Izu, A., Violari, A., Cotton, M. F., Van Niekerk, N., Adrian, P. V. & Madhi, S. A., 20 Feb 2014, In: AIDS. 28, 4, p. 531-541 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  45 Citations (Scopus)

• Effects of introducing Xpert MTB/RIF test on multi-drug resistant tuberculosis diagnosis in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa

  Dlamini-Mvelase, N. R., Werner, L., Phili, R., Cele, L. P. & Mlisana, K. P., 16 Aug 2014, In: BMC Infectious Diseases. 14, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., 442.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Effects of Pb²⁺ ions concentration on the structure and PL intensity of Pb-doped ZnAl₂O₄ nanocrystals synthesized using sol-gel process

  Motloung, S. V., Dejene, F. B., Swart, H. C. & Ntwaeaborwa, O. M., Jun 2014, In: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. 70, 3, p. 422-427 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Efficacy of brief motivational interviewing on smoking cessation at tuberculosis clinics in Tshwane, South Africa: A randomized controlled trial

  Louwagie, G. M. C., Okuyemi, K. S. & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A., 1 Nov 2014, In: Addiction. 109, 11, p. 1942-1952 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  45 Citations (Scopus)

• Epidemiological association between osteoporosis and combined smoking and use of snuff among South African women

  Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. & Olutola, B. G., Mar 2014, In: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 17, 2, p. 174-177 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Epidemiologic and genotypic characteristics of rotavirus strains detected in children less than 5 years of age with gastroenteritis treated at 3 pediatric hospitals in Zimbabwe during 2008-2011

  Mukaratirwa, A., Berejena, C., Nziramasanga, P., Shonhai, A., Mamvura, T. S., Chibukira, P., Mucheuki, I., Mangwanya, D., Kamupota, M., Manangazira, P., Tapfumaneyi, C., Gerede, R., Munyoro, M., Mwenda, J. M., Mphahlele, J. M., Seheri, M. L., Peenze, I., Gonah, A. N., Maruta, A. & Tengende, M. B., 2014, In: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 33, SUPPL. 1, p. S45-S48

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Epidemiology of rotavirus diarrhea and diversity of rotavirus strains among children less than 5 years of age with acute gastroenteritis in mauritius: June 2008 to december 2010

  Pursem, V. N., Peeroo, B. M. C., Mangar, T. I., Sohawon, F. M. A. L., Seheri, L. M., Mphahlele, M. J., Mwenda, J. M. & Manraj, S. S., 2014, In: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 33, SUPPL. 1, p. S49-S53

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Evidence for a change in the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection after nearly two decades of universal hepatitis B vaccination in South Africa

  Amponsah-Dacosta, E., Lebelo, R. L., Rakgole, J. N., Burnett, R. J., Selabe, S. G. & Mphahlele, M. J., Jun 2014, In: Journal of Medical Virology. 86, 6, p. 918-924 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Exposure to secondhand smoke and voluntary adoption of smoke-free home and car rules among non-smoking South African adults

  Ayo-Yusuf, O. A., Olufajo, O. & Agaku, I. T., 10 Jun 2014, In: BMC Public Health. 14, 1, 580.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Factors that influence contraceptive use amongst women in Vanga health district, Democratic Republic of Congo

  Izale, K., Govender, I., Fina, J. P. L. & Tumbo, J., 2014, In: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine. 6, 1, 599.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Gender and racial differences in smoking of long/ultra-long and king size cigarettes among U.S. adult smokers, NHANES 1999-2012

  Agaku, I. T., Vardavas, C. I., Ayo-Yusuf, O. A., Alpert, H. R. & Connolly, G. N., 1 Mar 2014, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 136, 1, p. 28-35 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Genetic diversity of rotavirus genome segment 6 (encoding VP6) in Pretoria, South Africa

  Nyaga, M. M., Esona, M. D., Jere, K. C., Peenze, I., Seheri, M. L. & Jeffrey Mphahlele, M., 2014, In: SpringerPlus. 3, 1, p. 1-5 5 p., 179.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Haemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumour of the greater omentum

  Becker, J. H. R., Koto, M. Z., Matsevych, O. Y. & Bida, N. M., 1 Nov 2014, In: South African Journal of Surgery. 52, 4, p. 111-113 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Health in fragile states

  Benton, B., Handuleh, J., Harris, K., Maruthappu, M., Patel, P., Godman, B. & Finlayson, A. E., Jan 2014, In: Medicine, Conflict and Survival. 30, 1, p. 19-27 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Hospital-based surveillance for rotavirus gastroenteritis in children younger than 5 years of age in Ethiopia: 2007-2012

  Abebe, A., Teka, T., Kassa, T., Seheri, M., Beyene, B., Teshome, B., Kebede, F., Habtamu, A., Maake, L., Kassahun, A., Getahun, M., Mitiku, K. & Mwenda, J. M., 2014, In: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 33, SUPPL. 1, p. S28-S33

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Implementing tobacco dependence treatment during clinical consultations: A qualitative study of clinicians' experiences, perceptions and behaviours in a South African primary health care setting

  Omole, O. B., Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. & Ngobale, K. N. W., 6 May 2014, In: BMC Family Practice. 15, 1, 85.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Infection prevention and control measures currently applied in South African audiology

  Ehlert, K. & Naude, A. M., 11 Nov 2014, In: The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Insulin glargine in a Brazilian state: Should the government disinvest? An assessment based on a systematic review

  Caires De Souza, A. L., Acurcio, F. D. A., Guerra Júnior, A. A., Rezende Macedo Do Nascimento, R. C., Godman, B. & Diniz, L. M., Feb 2014, In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy. 12, 1, p. 19-32 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
  46 Citations (Scopus)

• Intention to switch to smokeless tobacco use among south african smokers: Results from the 2007 south african social attitudes survey

  Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. & Agaku, I. T., 17 Apr 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 4, e95553.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• In vivo and ex vivo evaluation of a multi-particulate composite construct for sustained transbuccal delivery of carbamazepine

  Adeleke, O. A., Choonara, Y. E., Du Toit, L. C. & Pillay, V., Apr 2014, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 103, 4, p. 1157-1169 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Long-term follow-up of study participants from prophylactic HIV vaccine clinical trials in Africa

  Schmidt, C., Jaoko, W., Omosa-Manyonyi, G., Kaleebu, P., Mpendo, J., Nanvubya, A., Karita, E., Bayingana, R., Bekker, L. G., Chomba, E., Kilembe, W., Nchabeleng, M., Nyombayire, J., Stevens, G., Chetty, P., Lehrman, J., Cox, J., Allen, S., Dally, L., Smith, C., & 1 othersFast, P. E., Mar 2014, In: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics. 10, 3, p. 714-723 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Measures to improve angiotensin receptor blocker prescribing efficiency in the UK: Findings and implications

  Martin, A., Godman, B., Miranda, J., Tilstone, J., Saleem, N., Olsson, E., Acosta, A., Restrepo, L. & Bennie, M., Jan 2014, In: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research. 3, 1, p. 41-51 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Melanin: The biophysiology of oral melanocytes and physiological oral pigmentation

  Feller, L., Masilana, A., Khammissa, R. A. G., Altini, M., Jadwat, Y. & Lemmer, J., 24 Mar 2014, In: Head and Face Medicine. 10, 1, 8.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  68 Citations (Scopus)

• Melanocyte biology and function with reference to oral melanin hyperpigmentation in HIV-seropositive subjects

  Feller, L., Chandran, R., Kramer, B., Khammissa, R. A. G., Altini, M. & Lemmer, J., 1 Sept 2014, In: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 30, 9, p. 837-843 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling and measuring milestones in business process optimization

  MaseTshaba, M. T. & Seeletse, S. M., 2014, In: Problems and Perspectives in Management. 12, 4, p. 221-224 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Molecular surveillance of rotavirus infection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo August 2009 to June 2012

  Pukuta, E. S., Esona, M. D., Nkongolo, A., Seheri, M., Makasi, M., Nyembwe, M., Mondonge, V., Dahl, B. A., Mphahlele, M. J., Cavallaro, K., Gentsch, J., Bowen, M. D., Waku-Kouomou, D. & Muyembe, J. J., Apr 2014, In: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 33, 4, p. 355-359 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular surveillance of rotavirus strains circulating in Yaoundé, Cameroon, September 2007-December 2012

  Boula, A., Waku-Kouomou, D., Njiki Kinkela, M., Esona, M. D., Kemajou, G., Mekontso, D., Seheri, M., Ngum Ndze, V., Emah, I., Ela, S., Dahl, B. A., Kobela, M., Cavallaro, K. F., Etoundi Mballa, G. A., Genstch, J. R., Bowen, M. D. & Koki Ndombo, P., 1 Dec 2014, In: Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 28, p. 470-475 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Multiple policies to enhance prescribing efficiency for established medicines in Europe with a particular focus on demand-side measures: Findings and future implications

  Godman, B., Wettermark, B., van Woerkom, M., Fraeyman, J., Alvarez-Madrazo, S., Berg, C., Bishop, I., Bucsics, A., Campbell, S., Finlayson, A. E., Fürst, J., Garuoliene, K., Herholz, H., Kalaba, M., Laius, O., Piessnegger, J., Sermet, C., Schwabe, U., Vlahovic-Palcevski, V. V., Markovic-Pekovic, V., & 4 othersVoncina, L., Malinowska, K., Zara, C. & Gustafsson, L. L., 2014, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 5 JUN, 106.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  106 Citations (Scopus)

• National guidelines not always followed when diagnosing smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with HIV in Botswana

  Tafuma, T. A., Burnett, R. J. & Huis in 't Veld, D., 14 Feb 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 2, e88654.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Near full-length genome analysis of HCV genotype 5 strains from South Africa

  Gededzha, M. P., Selabe, S. G., Blackard, J. T., Kyaw, T. & Mphahlele, M. J., Jan 2014, In: Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 21, p. 118-123 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Noma (cancrum oris) in the South African context

  Feller, L., Altini, M., Chandran, R., Khammissa, R. A. G., Masipa, J. N., Mohamed, A. & Lemmer, J., Jan 2014, In: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine. 43, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Novel NSP1 genotype characterised in an African camel G8P[11] rotavirus strain

  Jere, K. C., Esona, M. D., Ali, Y. H., Peenze, I., Roy, S., Bowen, M. D., Saeed, I. K., Khalafalla, A. M. I., Nyaga, M. M., Mphahlele, J., Steele, D. & Seheri, M. L., Jan 2014, In: Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 21, p. 58-66 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  35 Citations (Scopus)

• Nutritional quality of a ready-to-use food, and its acceptability to healthy and HIV-infected children receiving antiretroviral treatment

  Wiles, N. L., Mahlangu, Z. N., Siwela, M. & Veldman, F. J., 1 Jan 2014, In: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 27, 4, p. 222-227 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Ongoing initiatives to improve prescribing efficiency in China; statins as a case history

  Zeng, W., Xi, H., Godman, B., Finlayson, A. E. & Malmstrom, R. E., 2014, In: GaBI Journal. 3, 3, p. 122-132 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• On the solutions and conservation laws of the coupled Drinfeld-Sokolov-Satsuma-Hirota system

  Adem, K. R. & Khalique, C. M., 2014, In: Boundary Value Problems. 2014, 1, 248.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimizing lay counsellor services for chronic care in South Africa: A qualitative systematic review

  Petersen, I., Fairall, L., Egbe, C. O. & Bhana, A., May 2014, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 95, 2, p. 201-210 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Oral candidosis in relation to oral immunity

  Feller, L., Khammissa, R. A. G., Chandran, R., Altini, M. & Lemmer, J., 2014, In: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine. 43, 8, p. 563-569 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Oral medicine case book 63: HIV-associated oral melanin hyperpigmentation

  Chandran, R., Khammissa, R. A. G., Lemmer, J. & Feller, L., 1 Sept 2014, In: SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging. 69, 8, p. 370-371 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Oral medicine case book 64: Some aspects of the pathophysiology of angioedema with special reference to the upper aerodigestive tract

  Bouckaert, M., Wood, N. H., Khammissa, R., Lemmer, J. & Feller, L., 1 Oct 2014, In: SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging. 69, 9, p. 420-423 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Oral sarcoidosis: a case report and review of the literature

  Motswaledi, M. H., Khammissa, R. A. G., Jadwat, Y., Lemmer, J. & Feller, L., 1 Sept 2014, In: Australian Dental Journal. 59, 3, p. 389-394 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Osseointegration: biological events in relation to characteristics of the implant surface.

  Feller, L., Chandran, R., Khammissa, R. A., Meyerov, R., Jadwat, Y., Bouckaert, M., Schechter, I. & Lemmer, J., Apr 2014, In: SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging. 69, 3, p. 112, 114-117

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Overview and management of colds and flu

  Schellack, N. & Labuschagne, Q., 1 Jan 2014, In: SA Pharmaceutical Journal. 81, 6, p. 19-26 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review

  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Patient satisfaction at accredited antiretroviral treatment sites in the Gert Sibande District

  Bezuidenhout, S., Ogunsanwo, D. A. & Helberg, E. A., 2014, In: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine. 6, 1, 627.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Poly-tobacco use among adults in 44 countries during 2008-2012: Evidence for an integrative and comprehensive approach in tobacco control

  Agaku, I. T., Filippidis, F. T., Vardavas, C. I., Odukoya, O. O., Awopegba, A. J., Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. & Connolly, G. N., 2014, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 139, p. 60-70 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  45 Citations (Scopus)

• Poverty and substance use in South African tuberculosis patients

  Louwagie, G. M., Wouters, E. & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A., Jul 2014, In: American Journal of Health Behavior. 38, 4, p. 501-509 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)