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Comparison of in vitro and computational experiments on the relation of inter-beat interval and duration of repolarization in a specific type of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
(PLoS, 2019)We compared a published computational model of the action potential of a specific type of human induced pluripotent stem cell -derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CM) with experimental field potential data with regard to their ... -
Comparison of jump-landing protocols with Biodex Balance System as measures of dynamic postural stability in athletes
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the two common methods for assessing postural stability in athletes: the time-to-stabilisation (TTS) via force-plate and the Biodex Balance ... -
Comparison of physiological parameters and anaesthesia specific observations during isoflurane, ketamine-xylazine or medetomidine-midazolam-fentanyl anaesthesia in male guinea pigs
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Guinea pigs (GPs) are difficult to anaesthetize successfully, the choices for anaesthesia are limited and physiological parameters are likely to be influenced substantially under anaesthesia. We implanted blood pressure ... -
Comparison of South African skin and sensitisation notations with those of other countries
(Occupational Health Southern Africa, 2010)South African skin notations listed in the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances (RHCS) and Mine Health and Safety Regulations (MHSR) were compared to those of selected other developed countries in order to ascertain ... -
Comparison of Telomere Length in Black and White Teachers From South Africa: the Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans Study
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015)Objective: Telomere length is a marker of biological aging that has been linked to cardiovascular disease risk. The black South African population is witnessing a tremendous increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular ... -
A comparison of the association between glomerular filtration and L-arginine status in HIV-infected and uninfected African men: the SAfrEIC study
(Nature Publishing Group, 2013)Hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide, is increasing significantly in urbanised South Africans. Impaired glomerular filtration is a potential contributor to hypertension. Although HIV ... -
A comparison of the cardiometabolic profile of black South Africans with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and excessive alcohol use
(Elsevier, 2015)Excessive alcohol use and non–alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are putative cardiovascular disease risk factors. In order to ease the identification of these conditions on primary health care level, we aimed to determine ... -
A comparison of the effect of two intervention regimes on coronary prone executives in the South African colliery industry
(The South African Society of Occupational Medicine, 2012)Corporate environment presently realises the importance of health promotion strategies to ensure health and productivity. In this pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental study, the effect of two intervention strategies ... -
Comparison of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 9-13 year-old children from two countries using CDC and IOTF reference charts
(ANSINET, 2018)Background and Objectives: The epidemic of obesity is frequently prevailing, certainly am ong pediatric inhabitants and could be influenced by environmental and heritable factors. So, the aim of this study was to ... -
Compassion fatigue within nursing practice: A concept analysis
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Compatibility between four anti-TB drugs and tablet excipients determined by microcalorimetry
(Avoxa, 2019)Previous isothermal microcalorimetry studies at 40 °C, with and without humidity (RH 75%), had shown no incompatibility between rifampicin (RIF), isoniazid (INH), pyrazinamide (PZA) and ethambutol HCl (EMB). The purpose ... -
The competency base of social workers with regard to attachment theory in foster care supervision: a pilot study
(Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)Attachment theory has re-emerged in recent years as a critical factor in understanding and determining the quality of relationships between the primary caregiver and the child. Social workers were asked what they know and ... -
The competitive intelligence process in sport: data collection properties of high-level cricket coaches
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The aim of this study was to identify the data collection properties of cricket coaches, using the first stage of the 4Cs Competitive Intelligence (CI) process model of Weiss as framework. Semi-structured interviews were ... -
The competitive intelligence process in sport: data collection properties of high-level cricket coaches
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The aim of this study was to identify the data collection properties of cricket coaches, using the first stage of the 4Cs Competitive Intelligence (CI) process model of Weiss as framework. Semi-structured interviews were ... -
Competitive performance correlates of mental toughness in tennis: a preliminary analysis
(Sage, 2016)This study investigated relationships between mental toughness and measures of competitive performance in tennis. Forty-three male (N = 25) and female (N = 18) players (M age = 13.6 years, SD = 2.4) completed the mental ... -
The complementarity of humility hypothesis: individual, relational, and physiological effects of mutually humble partners
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)We report two studies of romantic couples that examine the interactive effects of actor and partner humility on individual, relational, and physiological well-being. Using both longitudinal (Study 1) and physiological ... -
Complementary feeding: a critical window of opportunity from six months onwards
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)This paper aims to propose evidence-based, paediatric food-based dietary guidelines on the complementary feeding period, from six to 24 months, of South Africa. A growing body of evidence supports the World Health ... -
Complexation studies of 177Lu with ethylenediaminetetramethylene phosphonic acid (EDTMP) as a bone pain palliative therapeutic radiopharmaceutical
(Elsevier, 2016)Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for bone pain palliation play an important role in providing quality of life for cancer patients with metastatic bone cancer. There is currently interest in using 177Lu in many radiopharm ... -
Complicated grief in the South African context: a social work perspective
(Oxford University Press, 2013)Social work in South Africa in the last decade has been shaped by the White Paper for SocialWelfare (Ministry forWelfare and Population Development, 1997) which promotes developmental social services and constitutes both ... -
A complicated grief intervention model
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2010)