Alie E Van Der Merwe
Biographic Data
| ID | 3778824 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alie E Van Der Merwe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alie E |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Der Merwe |
| SIGNATURE | VAN DER MERWE A E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Leiden University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Microcephaly as observed in the late 19th century cemetery of the Meerenberg psychiatric hospital
Microcephaly, characterized by crania with an abnormally small occipitofrontal circumference (OFC), is only sporadically described in paleopathological literature. Accurate identification of individuals suffering from microcephaly is challenging when performed in an archeological context, especially in mild cases, as appropriate reference data are often not available. This study aimed to describe the craniometric characteristics of the Meerenberg…
Infectious disease and nutritional deficiencies in early industrialized South Africa
An Investigation of Micro-CT Analysis of Bone as a New Diagnostic Method for Paleopathological Cases of Osteomalacia
Gender-related vitamin D deficiency in a Dutch 19th century farming community
Four possible cases of osteomalacia
Assessing Post-traumatic Time Interval in Human Dry Bone
The post-traumatic status of antemortem fractures in human dry bone remains is currently defined as being either 'healing' or 'healed'. However, detailed 'dating' of the related post-traumatic time interval would be desirable, since it would aid in assessing individual medical status and care at the time of death. Within forensic pathology practice, fresh tissue healing phases are routinely used as an intrinsic parameter for the length of the pos…
A review of the embryological development and associated developmental abnormalities of the sternum in the light of a rare palaeopathological case of sternal clefting
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Dental health of 19th century migrant mineworkers from Kimberley, South Africa
Dental health may deteriorate in populations exposed to economic growth as a result of easier access to refined carbohydrates and sugars. Such changes affected migrant labourers working in Kimberley, South Africa, during the late 19th century. A rescue excavation salvaged several skeletons from pauper's graves dating from this period, and the purpose of the study was to assess their dental health to determine whether it concurs with historical st…
Ossified haematomas and infectious bone changes on the anterior tibia
Examination of the histological structure of bone not only helps investigators to estimate age at death but can also aid in the diagnosis of palaeopathological lesions. The purpose of this paper is to assess whether histological features as described in the literature can confirm the macroscopic diagnoses of ossified subperiosteal haematomas associated with healed scurvy and syphilitic bone changes observed on the anterior tibiae of individuals f…
Trauma and amputations in 19th century miners from Kimberley, South Africa
Trauma is the result of violent accidental or therapeutic events that cause physical or psychological injury. The frequencies and types of trauma within a population can give important information regarding their lifestyle as well as the quantity and quality of medical care available to them. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of trauma in the Gladstone sample population with regards to the presence of interpersonal violence a …
Adult scurvy in skeletal remains of late 19th century mineworkers in Kimberley, South Africa
Throughout history, scurvy has been a well-known disease which develops due to restricted resources of fresh fruit and vegetables. The condition results from an extended limited intake of vitamin C. Although skeletal lesions associated with infantile scurvy have been well described by many authors, very little literature is available on adult scurvy and the resulting skeletal lesions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the skeletal rema…
The pattern of vertebral osteophyte development in a South African population
Vertebral osteophytosis is recognised by outgrowths of bone on the margins of the vertebral body. These spurs have been shown to increase with age and are usually caused by increased spinal pressure. The purpose of this paper is to describe the pattern and severity of osteophyte development in the vertebral columns of male and female South Africans. A total of 101 male and 117 female morphologically normal vertebral columns were investigated. Ost…
The pattern of vertebral osteophyte development in a South African population
Vertebral osteophytosis is recognised by outgrowths of bone on the margins of the vertebral body. These spurs have been shown to increase with age and are usually caused by increased spinal pressure. The purpose of this paper is to describe the pattern and severity of osteophyte development in the vertebral columns of male and female South Africans. A total of 101 male and 117 female morphologically normal vertebral columns were investigated. Ost…
Adult scurvy in skeletal remains of late 19th century mineworkers in Kimberley, South Africa
Throughout history, scurvy has been a well-known disease which develops due to restricted resources of fresh fruit and vegetables. The condition results from an extended limited intake of vitamin C. Although skeletal lesions associated with infantile scurvy have been well described by many authors, very little literature is available on adult scurvy and the resulting skeletal lesions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the skeletal rema…
Ossified haematomas and infectious bone changes on the anterior tibia
Examination of the histological structure of bone not only helps investigators to estimate age at death but can also aid in the diagnosis of palaeopathological lesions. The purpose of this paper is to assess whether histological features as described in the literature can confirm the macroscopic diagnoses of ossified subperiosteal haematomas associated with healed scurvy and syphilitic bone changes observed on the anterior tibiae of individuals f…
Trauma and amputations in 19th century miners from Kimberley, South Africa
Trauma is the result of violent accidental or therapeutic events that cause physical or psychological injury. The frequencies and types of trauma within a population can give important information regarding their lifestyle as well as the quantity and quality of medical care available to them. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of trauma in the Gladstone sample population with regards to the presence of interpersonal violence a …
Assessing Post-traumatic Time Interval in Human Dry Bone
The post-traumatic status of antemortem fractures in human dry bone remains is currently defined as being either 'healing' or 'healed'. However, detailed 'dating' of the related post-traumatic time interval would be desirable, since it would aid in assessing individual medical status and care at the time of death. Within forensic pathology practice, fresh tissue healing phases are routinely used as an intrinsic parameter for the length of the pos…
Dental health of 19th century migrant mineworkers from Kimberley, South Africa
Dental health may deteriorate in populations exposed to economic growth as a result of easier access to refined carbohydrates and sugars. Such changes affected migrant labourers working in Kimberley, South Africa, during the late 19th century. A rescue excavation salvaged several skeletons from pauper's graves dating from this period, and the purpose of the study was to assess their dental health to determine whether it concurs with historical st…
The pattern of vertebral osteophyte development in a South African population
Vertebral osteophytosis is recognised by outgrowths of bone on the margins of the vertebral body. These spurs have been shown to increase with age and are usually caused by increased spinal pressure. The purpose of this paper is to describe the pattern and severity of osteophyte development in the vertebral columns of male and female South Africans. A total of 101 male and 117 female morphologically normal vertebral columns were investigated. Ost…
Ossified haematomas and infectious bone changes on the anterior tibia
Examination of the histological structure of bone not only helps investigators to estimate age at death but can also aid in the diagnosis of palaeopathological lesions. The purpose of this paper is to assess whether histological features as described in the literature can confirm the macroscopic diagnoses of ossified subperiosteal haematomas associated with healed scurvy and syphilitic bone changes observed on the anterior tibiae of individuals f…
Trauma and amputations in 19th century miners from Kimberley, South Africa
Trauma is the result of violent accidental or therapeutic events that cause physical or psychological injury. The frequencies and types of trauma within a population can give important information regarding their lifestyle as well as the quantity and quality of medical care available to them. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of trauma in the Gladstone sample population with regards to the presence of interpersonal violence a …
Adult scurvy in skeletal remains of late 19th century mineworkers in Kimberley, South Africa
Throughout history, scurvy has been a well-known disease which develops due to restricted resources of fresh fruit and vegetables. The condition results from an extended limited intake of vitamin C. Although skeletal lesions associated with infantile scurvy have been well described by many authors, very little literature is available on adult scurvy and the resulting skeletal lesions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the skeletal rema…
Dental health of 19th century migrant mineworkers from Kimberley, South Africa
Dental health may deteriorate in populations exposed to economic growth as a result of easier access to refined carbohydrates and sugars. Such changes affected migrant labourers working in Kimberley, South Africa, during the late 19th century. A rescue excavation salvaged several skeletons from pauper's graves dating from this period, and the purpose of the study was to assess their dental health to determine whether it concurs with historical st…
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
A review of the embryological development and associated developmental abnormalities of the sternum in the light of a rare palaeopathological case of sternal clefting
Assessing Post-traumatic Time Interval in Human Dry Bone
The post-traumatic status of antemortem fractures in human dry bone remains is currently defined as being either 'healing' or 'healed'. However, detailed 'dating' of the related post-traumatic time interval would be desirable, since it would aid in assessing individual medical status and care at the time of death. Within forensic pathology practice, fresh tissue healing phases are routinely used as an intrinsic parameter for the length of the pos…
Gender-related vitamin D deficiency in a Dutch 19th century farming community
Four possible cases of osteomalacia
An Investigation of Micro-CT Analysis of Bone as a New Diagnostic Method for Paleopathological Cases of Osteomalacia
Infectious disease and nutritional deficiencies in early industrialized South Africa
Microcephaly as observed in the late 19th century cemetery of the Meerenberg psychiatric hospital
Microcephaly, characterized by crania with an abnormally small occipitofrontal circumference (OFC), is only sporadically described in paleopathological literature. Accurate identification of individuals suffering from microcephaly is challenging when performed in an archeological context, especially in mild cases, as appropriate reference data are often not available. This study aimed to describe the craniometric characteristics of the Meerenberg…
Medicine (12 works) · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (10 works) · Pathology (7 works) · Population (6 works) · Anatomy (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Paleopathology and ancient diseases (3 works) · Anatomy (2 works)