Human Sciences 3 Assignment Topics

Assignment Overview

• Group assignment for Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences.
• Focus on Musculo-skeletal pathology with specific topics assigned per discipline.

Topics by Discipline

• Diagnostic Radiography: Osteoarthritis
• Nuclear Medicine: Osteomyelitis
• Radiation Therapy: Osteosarcoma
• Ultrasound: Rotator cuff tear

Assignment Structure

• Introduction: Brief overview of the chosen pathology.

• Detailed Description of Pathology:

  • Include definition, aetiology, and predisposing/risk factors.
  • Highlight signs and symptoms associated with the condition.
  • Identify commonly affected patient groups and typical anatomical sites.
  • Discuss complications linked to the pathology.

• Diagnostic Methods:

  • Include both imaging and non-imaging methods.
  • Present various imaging techniques, identifying the gold standard.
  • Provide a detailed discussion of the gold standard procedure, supported by labelled images.
  • For Radiation Therapy students: focus on treatment details including procedure, duration, and dosage.

• Treatment Options:

  • Compare various treatment methods.
  • Indicate the most effective treatment option.

• Conclusion: Summarize key findings and recommendations.

Assignment Requirements

• Length: Approximately 10 pages.
• Formatting: 12 font size, 1.5 line spacing.
• Referencing: Minimum of 10 references using CPUT Harvard referencing method.

Important Dates

• Due Date: 21 June 2024.

Group Composition

• Diagnostic Radiography: 6 students.
• Nuclear Medicine: 4 + 5 students.
• Ultrasound: 5 students (1 group with 4).
• Radiation Therapy: 5 students (1 group with 4).