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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"Forensic Medicine and Toxicology"”.
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Fatal penetrating injuries of the chest
… at the Salt River Medicolegal Laboratory by Forensic Pathologists and Registrars of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of the University of Cape Town. The Salt River Medicolegal Laboratory serves the greater Cape Town area with a population of approximately 2,5 million, …
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Confirmation of cardiomegaly from the cardiothoracic ratio post-mortem Lodox® imaging
In post-mortem forensic radiology the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is seen as the most reliable and easiest method for the detection of an enlarged heart, where the maximum transverse diameter of the heart is divided by the maximum transverse diameter of the internal thoracic cage and if the result …
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Investigation into DNA recovered from human teeth for forensic applications
… a burden of unidentified deceased individuals in forensic mortuaries. When human remains are severely compromised, hard tissues may provide the only DNA source for identification. The QIAamp® DNA Investigator Kit is used in forensic laboratories worldwide, including in South Africa, to extract DNA …
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Post-mortem toxicological analysis of hair in violent fatalities: an investigation into long-term drug exposure
… an association between violent mortalities and drug use. Furthermore, long-term drug use has been shown to alter behaviour that may lead to violence. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the effect of long-term drug use on violence-related mortalities. Due to the drug retention properties …
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Examining external morphological characteristics of Lucilia sericata pupae for age estimation in medico-legal investigations
… flies, it is vital for their survival to find and inhabit a food source such as a decomposing body. This makes it possible to use these insects as evidence in medico-legal investigations. A crucial part of any medico-legal investigation is estimating the time that has elapsed since death, …
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Constructing a DNA profile frequency database for South Africa using the Qiagen Investigator 24plex GO! Kit
DNA profiling is routinely used in the forensic setting to identify individuals during criminal and medico-legal investigations. Its principle is based on the molecular analysis of DNA to produce a string of alpha-numeric characters which can be matched to a known reference sample. The use of …
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Evaluating the role of DNA evidence in sexual offence cases in Zambia between 2007 and 2014
… high incidences of sexual abuse against women and children in recent years. Zambian law categorises sexual offences into; rape, defilement, incest and others, with defilement constituting the majority of the cases (>89%). Between 2010 and 2012, only <39% of defilement cases were taken to court, …
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The assessment of the utility and impact of sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAECKS) as DNA evidence in suspected cases of rape
… an advantage in improving the system to collect and analyse DNA evidence rather than abandoning it completely. These results taken together suggest that DNA evidence can assist in signifying that sexual act has transpired however it is more likely that convictions will occur if evidence of …
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Investigating the effect of NucleoSpin® Forensic Filters on DNA recovery from swabs
… accepted method for human identification is forensic DNA profiling. Since trace evidence is often retrieved in small amounts, the optimal recovery of DNA from these samples is crucial. Methods for the recovery of touch DNA from swabs typically make use of a spin basket or filter, combined …
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The importance of a protocol in the recovery and handling of burned human remains in a forensic context
… Currently, no protocol for the recovery and handling of fire-related fatalities exists in Cape Town, South Africa. Additionally, the challenges, risk factors, and resources present at forensic scenes in the area have not been documented. From April to December of 2015, fire-related death …
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Firearm-related injuries in Cape Town children and youth 1992-1996
… of firearm-related injuries among children and youth under 19 years of age in Cape Town during the period 1 January 1992 - 31 December 1996. The purpose of the study was to make recommendations for future research, policies, prevention programmes and surveillance.
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Investigating the impact of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) as evidence in rape cases prosecuted in the Western Cape High Court between 2012 and 2016
… Africa (RSA) is facing a rape crisis, with women and children being the most vulnerable. DNA evidence is used to aid in suspect identification and to confirm sexual contact. The collection of biological forensic evidence after a rape incident is routine in RSA, however, its contribution to the …
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Complementary and alternate medicines: a forensic analysis of the potential adulteration of over-the-counter anorectics and "lifestyle" medicines in South Africa
Background: Complementary and Alternate Medicines (CAMs) in South Africa are not yet subjected to the same rigorous testing required for allopathic (prescription) medication, yet they are freely available as over-the-counter medicines. Past research has shown the presence of a banned drug, …
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Investigation of blunt injuries and the force associated with a skull fracture due to impact with a Hopkinson pressure bar : an animal model
… minor dissertation discusses human cranial bones and explores different types of cranial fractures. It further provides an in depth discussion on the different types of experimental tests and specimens used in biomechanical testing. A current review on the literature surrounding head impacts is …
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The influence of Methylphenidate on the development of the forensically significant blow fly Chrysomya chloropyga (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in the Western Cape Province
Forensic entomologists rely on insect development and successional data to estimate the post-mortem interval (PMI). Ante-mortem drug use prior to an individual's death may result in drug transmission to feeding insects and subsequent alteration of their development, thereby altering PMI estimates. …
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Deaths in police custody in the Cape Town Western Metropole 2000-2009
… insight into the complexity of detention and led to the institution of preventative strategies which have seen a reduction in mortality internationally. An improved understanding of the South African detention milieu may similarly assist in reducing the mortality burden in this country. …
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Investigating the effectiveness and efficiency of forensic pathology practice in Western Cape, South Africa
Introduction: In South Africa (SA), the forensic sector faces significant challenges including how to meet increasing public expectations for high quality, reliable and valid scientific and medico legal results, whilst dealing with increasing caseloads and restricted resources in a developing …
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Investigation of wound characteristics and the force associated with skull fracture due to impact by a hammer
… portion of the head is however no less important and is often impacted during homicidal assault. In cases involving cranial blunt force trauma, a common question asked of experts relates to the amount of force involved with a particular trauma. The goal of forensic science in general is to provide …
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Pilot study : Investigating the chemical composition of illegal drugs and the associated prevalence of the different drug types in the Bellville and Athlone police districts in the Western Cape, South Africa
… a criminal offence. Not much research is done, and with the exception of self-reported, rehabilitation institution data, from the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) and the South African Police drug related arrest data, no other data on drugs and drug use, is …
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