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Motor proficiency profile of grade 1 learners In the North West Province of South Africa: NW-child study
(University of Stellenbosch Department of Sport Science, 2014)This study aimed to establish a comprehensive profile of the motor proficiency of Grade 1 learners in the North West Province of South Africa, taking into account gender and racial differences and strengths and weaknesses. ... -
Moulded cross-linked chitosan matrix systems for controlled drug release
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)Matrix-type drug delivery systems were prepared by moulding and drying cross-linked chitosan gels in 24-well plates and they were evaluated in terms of their physical properties, drug content, surface morphology and swelling. ... -
Multi-media for flipped classrooms: engaged nutrition learning in a multi-media enhanced flipped classroom
(Unisa, 2015)This article focuses on the experiences of Health Science students changing from a traditional lecturer–centred, face–to–face teaching scenario to a multi–modal learning experience in a flipped classroom. Getting students ... -
Multi-mycotoxin exposure of children (0-24 months) in rural maize-subsistence farming areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2020)In South Africa, child malnutrition is highly prevalent among children from in rural areas mostly at risk. In the Eastern Cape (EC) Province, maize is commonly used as complementary and weaning food. Previous studies ... -
Multi-mycotoxin exposure of children (0-24 months) in rural maize-subsistence farming areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2020)In South Africa, child malnutrition is highly prevalent among children from in rural areas mostly at risk. In the Eastern Cape (EC) Province, maize is commonly used as complementary and weaning food. Previous studies ... -
Multi-targeted directed ligands for Alzheimer’s disease: design of novel lead coumarin conjugates
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by central nervous system insults with progressive cognitive (memory, attention) and non-cognitive (anxiety, depression) impairments. Pathophysiological ... -
Multidissiplinêre vennootskappe in gemeenskapseie woordkunsprojekte – ’n Gevallestudie
(OASIS, 2013)Multidisciplinary partnerships in community-specific writing or storytelling projects – A case study. Partnerships are used as strategy in various sectors of society, especially in order to reach goals which are unattainable ... -
Multifunctional enzyme inhibition for neuroprotection: a focus on MAO, NOS, and AChE inhibitors
(Elsevier, 2015)Neurodegenerative disorders are known to be multifactorial in nature and current research focus has moved from a ‘one-drug-one-target approach’ to that of drugs which are able to act at various relevant biological targets. ... -
Muscle mass measures and incident osteoporosis in a large cohort of postmenopausal women
(Wiley, 2019)Background Despite several muscle mass measures being used in the current definitions of sarcopenia, their usefulness is uncertain because of limited data on their association with health outcomes. The aim of the study ... -
Mycotoxin exposure and infant and young child growth in Africa: what do we know?
(Karger, 2014)Introduction: Infant and young child (IYC) growth impairment remains a public health ... -
’n Lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders: aanwending van die lewenskaartetegniek in maatskaplike groepwerkverband
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2019)The focus of this article is to indicate how the life map technique was applied in the development of a life skills program for street children in order to promote the psychosocial functioning of street children. A literature ... -
’n Lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders: aanwending van die lewenskaartetegniek in maatskaplike groepwerkverband
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2019)Die artikel dui aan hoe die lewenskaartetegniek as terapeutiese hulpmiddel in maatskaplike groepwerkverband gebruik is om ’n lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders te ontwikkel. Hierdie program beoog om die psigo-sosiale ... -
'n Ondersoek na Opleidingsgeleenthede vir Spesialisasie in Forensiese Maatskaplike Werk
(Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2009)Forensic social work is a new field in South Africa. Forensic social work is regarded as a speciality, but has not been registered as such by the South African Council for Social Service Professions. There is a growing ... -
'n Oorsigartikel oor tipes gesinsrituele en die simboliese betekenis daarvan vir jong vowassenes
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'n Prakties-teologiese ondersoek na die uitwerking van afwesige vaders: 'n Verkennende kwalitatiewe ondersoek in die Promosa-gemeenskap
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'n Praktykbenadering tot geloofsvorming vanuit die benadering van Thomas Groome en die Gestaltteorie: 'n prakties-teologiese dialoog
(AOSIS, 2016)The article describes the dialogue between Thomas Groome’s approach to faith formation and Gestalt theory in order to develop a practice approach to faith formation. The transversal model of cross-disciplinary dialogue, ... -
N, N-Bis (trifluoromethylquinoline-4-yl)diamino alkanes: synthesis and antimalarial activity
(Bentham Science, 2008)A series of N,N-bis(trifluoromethylquinolin-4-yl)- and N,N-bis[2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-4-yl] diamino alkane and piperazine derivatives were synthesised by employing a simple and rapid displacement reaction of the ... -
n-3 Long-chain PUFAs reduce respiratory morbidity caused by iron supplementation in iron-deficient South African schoolchildren: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention
(American Society for Nutrition, 2015)ABSTRACT Background: Although iron supplementation in malaria–free areas "mostly reduces infectious morbidity, it can sometimes increase morbidity" from infections as a result of the dependence of pathogenic ... -
N-acetyl cysteine as therapeutic intervention in a “two-hit” model of maternal inflammation and post-natal methamphetamine exposure
(Elsevier, 2016)Schizophrenia is a severe neurodegenerative, pro- gressive degenerative illness, prevalent in 0.5−1% of the world population. It is causally associated with a genetic aspect as well as early-life environmental stress. ... -
N-acetyl cysteine reverses bio-behavioural changes induced by prenatal inflammation, adolescent methamphetamine exposure and combined challenges
(Springer, 2018)Rationale Schizophrenia is associated with prenatal inflammation and/or postnatal stressors such as drug abuse, resulting in immune-redox dysfunction. Antioxidants may offer therapeutic benefits. Objectives The objective ...