Gender differences in aspects of psychological well-being

B Roothman, DK Kirsten, MP Wissing - South African journal of …, 2003 - journals.co.za
The aim of this study was to determine whether men and women differ with regard to aspects
of psychological well-being. For the purposes of this study, a meta-analysis was performed …

Assessment of lymph node tuberculosis in northern Germany: a clinical review

…, C Taube, C Kroeger, H Magnussen, DK Kirsten - Chest, 2002 - Elsevier
Aim of study To evaluate patient profiles, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies in
patients with lymph node tuberculosis. Methods Demographic data, diagnostic findings, and …

Exercise training improves recovery in patients with COPD after an acute exacerbation

DK Kirsten, C Taube, B Lehnigk, RA Jörres… - Respiratory …, 1998 - Elsevier
Clinical experience suggests that exercise is beneficial for recovery after an acute exacerbation
in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this …

Factor analysis of exercise capacity, dyspnoea ratings and lung function in patients with severe COPD

RE Wegner, RA Jorres, DK Kirsten… - European Respiratory …, 1994 - Eur Respiratory Soc
In this study we aimed to determine the relationship between exercise capacity, clinical
ratings of dyspnoea and lung function parameters in patients with severe chronic obstructive …

Susceptibility to tuberculosis is associated with TLR1 polymorphisms resulting in a lack of TLR1 cell surface expression

…, CG Meyer, EN Browne, DK Kirsten… - Journal of leukocyte …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Human TLR1 plays an important role in host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Our aim was to analyze the association of the loss of TLR1 surface expression and TLR1 …

Factor analysis of changes in dyspnea and lung function parameters after bronchodilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

…, B Lehnigk, K Paasch, DK KIRSTEN… - American journal of …, 2000 - atsjournals.org
Expiratory airway collapse is a characteristic feature in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). We hypothesized that this collapse might mask the effects of …

Effects of theophylline withdrawal in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

DK Kirsten, RE Wegner, RA Jorres, H Magnussen - Chest, 1993 - Elsevier
To determine the value of theophylline in the maintenance therapy of patients with severe
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we conducted a trial of theophylline therapy …

Nearly fatal complications of cervical lymphadenitis following BCG immunotherapy for superficial bladder cancer

H Geldmacher, C Taube, U Markert, DK Kirsten - Respiration, 2001 - karger.com
This report describes the case of a 68-year-old man with bilateral cervical lymphadenitis and
chorioretinitis due to bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), originating from BCG immunotherapy …

Exploring mindfulness in self-injuring adolescents in a psychiatric setting

R Kok, DK Kirsten, KFH Botha - Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
This study explored mindfulness amongst eight self-injuring psychiatric adolescents. A
mixed-method design was used. Interviews and clinical records comprised the qualitative data, …

Perceptions that patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder have of their families

DK Kirsten, V Van Lellyveld, CA Venter - South African Journal of …, 2006 - journals.co.za
This study aimed to determine how patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
(BPD) perceive their families. Qualitative research in the form of a multiple case study …