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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
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A complicated grief intervention programme (CGIP) for social workers
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Components of a tool for early detection of developmental delays in preterm infants: an integrative literature review
(Elsevier, 2016)This study aimed to contribute to the knowledge about the early detection of developmental delays. Such early detection can influence early interventions, contributing to improved short and long-term developmental outcomes ... -
A comprehensive HIV stigma-reduction and wellness-enhancement community intervention: a case study
(Elsevier, 2015)We describe the implementation of a comprehensive HIV stigma–reduction and wellness–enhancement community intervention that focused on people living with HIV (PLWH), as well as people living close to them (PLC) from six ... -
Compromised bioavailable IGF-1 of black men relates favourably to ambulatory blood pressure: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2014)Objectives Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) has potent endothelial-protective, anti-platelet and anti-thrombotic activities, and also exerts mitogenic and proliferatory actions on vascular smooth muscle cells. Conflicting ... -
A conceptual framework of Biokinetic procedures and referral system : An integrated protocol for the various health paradigms
(AFAHPER-SD, 2009)Physical activity as a therapeutic modality has been prescribed by health professionals for various ailments since ancient times. Research has proved this positive relationship and recent initiatives suggest that exercise ...