Research Papers
Over his long-standing career, Professor Hendricks has published various research papers, particularly focused on the field of Maxillofacial Surgery. His research capabilities are extensive, having served on UWC’s Faculty Research Committee, and coordinating Coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate research at UWC’S MFOS (Maxillofacial Oral Surgery) Department.
His Master’s Dissertation focused on the Extraction and retention of teeth in the line of mandibular fracture. His PhD project was on the Evaluation of the clinical outcome of curvilinear transport distraction osteogenesis and revascularized fibula free flaps in the reconstruction of large post-maxillectomy defects.
Professor Rushdi Hendricks also has a keen interest in Obstructive Sleep Apnea research, having completed a study on the Surgical management of severe obstructive sleep apnoea by means of tongue suspension at Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Pinelands.
More details on his research projects
| Title of project/ award | Project Number | Grant source | Amount of Funding | Own Role | Collaborators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s project: Extraction and retention of teeth in the line of mandibular fracture: A study in a Western Cape sample. Accepted in partial fulfillment towards an MChD degree in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at the University of the Western Cape (1987) | #1 | N/A | N/A | Principal Investigator | Dr V Garach UWC (supervisor) |
| PhD project: Evaluation of the clinical outcome of curvilinear transport distraction osteogenesis and revascularized fibula free flaps in the reconstruction of large post-maxillectomy defects at the University of Cape Town (2012-2016) | #2 | Medical Research Council (Prof A Bunn) | R300 000.00 | Principal Investigator | 1) Assoc. Prof. Dr George Vicatos Dept. Engineering UCT. (Supervisor) 2) Dr Zaheed Patel Prosthodontist Private Practise |
| Engineering design and development of the armamentarium for the creation of bone and soft tissue using the concept of curvilinear transport distraction osteogenesis in post-maxillectomy patients. Department of Mech. Engineering at UCT (2012-2016) | #3 | Medical Research Council (Prof A Bunn) | R300 000.00 | Principal Investigator | 1)Titamed Engineering, Paarden Island, Cape Town (Mr Kevin Katz) 2) Mr J Boonzaier (UCT Engineering student) |
| Surgical management of severe obstructive sleep apnoea by means of tongue suspension. A clinical study performed in private practice and completed in 2012. Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Pinelands. | #4 | Private Medical Aid funders | Fee for service | Principal Investigator | 1) Dr Hoosain Khalfey 2) Dr Eug. Engela 3) Dr Hilda Landman 4) Dr Anne Theron 5) Dr Malika Davids 6) Prof. K Dheda |