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Carotid cross-sectional wall area is significantly associated with serum leptin levels, independent of body mass index: the SABPA studyent of body mass index: the SABPA study
(Japanese Society of HypertensionNature Publishing Group, 2012)Hypertension and obesity are serious health burdens in sub-Saharan Africa. Urbanized Africans seem to be more susceptible to the development of these diseases than Caucasians. Current research suggests that leptin may be ... -
The case for development of 11-aza-artemisinins for malaria
(Bentham Science, 2015)The current treatment regimens for uncomplicated malaria comprise an artemisinin in combination with another drug (ACT). However, the recent emergence of resistance to ACTs in South East Asia dramatically emphasizes the ... -
Case study: Apparel industry waste management: A focus on recycling in South Africa
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Cell based assays for anti-Plasmodium activity evaluation
(Elsevier, 2016)Malaria remains one of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide. The severity of this global public health challenge is reflected by the approximately 198 million people, who were reportedly infected in ... -
The centrality of the research question forlocating PhD studies in the global knowledge society
(University of Stellenbosch, 2014)Although classified as a developing country, South Africa lags far behind other BRICS member countries. A cause for concern is that the number of PhD studies rather than what they contribute is often used to measure their ... -
Centre‐based and expedition‐based (wilderness) adventure experiential learning regarding personal effectiveness: an explorative enquiry
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)The purpose of this study is to compare a centre‐based adventure programme (CBAP) with an expedition‐based wilderness programme (EBWP) with regard to personal effectiveness. In comparing these two programmes, this study ... -
Centripetal fat patterning in Nigeria children
(AFAHPER-SD, 2009)The purpose of this study was to examine age and gender differences in waist-stature ratio (WSR) as a measure of centripetal fat patterning in Nigerian children. A cross-sectional study of 2015 children, aged 9-12 years ... -
The challenges and perceptions of community caregivers with regard to antiretroviral treatment adherence of patients: a phenomenological study
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)Although there is no cure for HIV and AIDS, antiretroviral treatment has transformed this disease into a manageable chronic illness. Relatively little is known about the experiences and psychosocial challenges that community ... -
Challenges faced by grandparents caring for AIDS orphans in Koster, North West Province of South Africa
(Sabinet, 2014)Caring for orphans who have lost their parents due to AIDS, and some of whom are infected, is an enormous challenge. This immense responsibility often resides with the grandparents, who are in most cases sickly and not ... -
The challenges of underweight and overweight in South African children: are we winning or losing the battle? A systematic review
(University of Tehran (Graduate Faculty of Environment), 2015)Underweight and overweight are adverse effects of malnutrition and both are associated with negative health consequences in children and adolescents. In South Africa, the burden of economic and social disparity coexists ... -
Change in renin, cardiovascular and inflammatory markers over three years in a black and white population: the SABPA study
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: To investigate if percentage change (%Δ) in renin over a 3 year follow-up is associated with %Δ in cardiovascular and inflammatory markers in a low renin bi-ethnic group. Methods: Blood pressure, active renin, ... -
Change over three years in adolescents’ physical activity levels and patterns after a physical activity intervention: play study
(Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2012)AIM: This study aimed to determine over a three-year period what the PA levels and patterns of adolescents will be after participating in a physical activity (PA) intervention. METHODS: African adolescents (158 boys, 211 ... -
Changeover-time in psychosocial wellbeing of people living with HIV and people living close to them after an HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement community intervention
(Taylor & Francis + NISC, 2015)HIV stigma continues to affect the psychosocial wellbeing of people living with HIV (PLWH) and people living close to them (PLC). Literature unequivocally holds the view that HIV stigma and psychosocial wellbeing interact ... -
Changes in coronary heart disease risk profile of adults with intellectual disabilities following a physical activity intervention
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2009)Background Regular physical activity is one of the modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). With an increasing age profile and similar patterns of morbidity to the general population, persons with ... -
Changes in selected physical, motor performance and anthropometric components of university-level rugby players after one microcycle of a combined rugby conditioning and plyometric training program
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2013)Pienaar, C and Coetzee, B. Changes in selected physical, motor performance and anthropometric components of university-level rugby players after one microcycle of a combined rugby conditioning and plyometric training ... -
Changing the habits of Namibian community social workers: an experiment in training
(Unisa Press, 2011)Two recent studies have shown that highly effective community practitioners exhibit eight habits that set them apart from the rest. The question arose whether these habits could also be instilled in other, less effective ... -
Channel inclusion of primary alcohols in isostructural solvates of the antiretroviral nevirapine: An X-ray and thermal analysis study
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Characterisation of and exposure of workers to tailings dust at South African platinum mines
(Mine Ventiliation Society of South Africa, 2009)The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has conducted research to improve the ventilation of large-opening mines whose entries are at least 93m2 (1,000 ft2). The ventilation of large-opening mines ... -
Characterization of the cell-free DNA released by cultured cancer cells
(Elsevier, 2016)The most prominent factor that delays the translation of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) analyses to clinical practice is the lack of knowledge regarding its origin and composition. The elucidation of the former is complicated by ...
