Development of a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Registry in South Africa to optimise care

Background: The most prevalent, most lethal of the inherited dystrophies is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and globally, the incidence is 1 in 3500 live male births. Currently, DMD has no cure, the latest care guidelines, especially on corticosteroids, cardiac interventions, and non-invasive vent...

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Main Author: Jalloh, Alhaji Alusine
Other Authors: Wilmshurst, Jo M
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27452