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Marinobufagenin and markers of early cardiovascular risk in a young black and white population: The African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)There have been many arguments about the harmful effect of increased or low salt intake and its concurrent role in cardiovascular health. While an overwhelming amount of research has focused on the relationship between ... -
Married couples’ perceptions of relational strengths in the context of a high-risk community
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Couples who enjoy a loving and faithful marriage are more likely to experience a happy and healthy life. Although considerable research has been done on marriages in need of therapy, few studies have been carried out on ... -
Masked hypertension and left ventricular structure and function in young black and white adults: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, 2018)Motivation: Masked hypertension, a condition coined by Thomas Pickering, reflects a normal office and elevated out-of-office 24-h ambulatory blood pressure in untreated individuals. There are currently conflicting findings ... -
Match analysis of the 2006 and 2008 Super 14 rugby union tournaments
(North-West University, 2010)Video analysis and more specifically, computer notational analyses (CNA), are considered by many scientists to be of great value for research purposes. It has also provided proof of the ability and contribution of CNA to ... -
Maternal and neonatal factors associated with perinatal deaths in a district hospital in the Free State
(North-West University, 2018)Perinatal mortality refers to the stillbirth of baby and a baby's death up to one week after birth. The purpose of the current study was to identify maternal and neonatal factors associated with perinatal deaths in one ... -
Meaning in life and psychological well-being of parents of children living with diabetes
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)The figures regarding children living with type 1 diabetes show that the condition is increasing at an alarming rate – approximately 1 in 400 children are diagnosed with the condition (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015). ... -
Meaning in life in relation to healthy eating, weight status and physical activity among South African National Defence Force members at Lenz Military Base
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Good health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating are central to both the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. However, even with nutrition knowledge, practice and maintenance of good ... -
Measuring DNA damage and repair as possible biological markers for long-term, low-dose chemical exposure in hairdressers
(North-West University, 2008)Hairdressers are exposed to combinations of chemicals, some of which are known or suspected allergens, carcinogens or organic solvents. The objective of this study was firstly to compare DNA damage and repair capacity ... -
Mechanism of in vitro cytotoxicity of antimicrobial peptides in combination with stabilizing excipients
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Emerging antibiotic resistance poses a critical public health threat, particularly the alarming increase of resistant bacteria commonly associated with gastrointestinal (GI) infections. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a ... -
Mechanisms of self-regulation failure in pornography addiction during adulthood : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)A worldwide increase in pornography addiction (Allen, et al., 2017; Grubbs, Exline, Pargament, Volk & Lindberg, 2017; Harper & Hodgins, 2016; Peter & Valkenburg, 2016; Steelman, 2011) is a mental health concern as it is ... -
Mechanisms responsible for the second meal response to maize porridge
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1992)The short-term effect of a food on the carbohydrate metabolism is reflected in post-prandial variations of blood glucose levels, expressed as the glycaemic index (GI) of the food, as well as the effect of the food on ... -
A mediation model analyses of employment discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in south western Nigeria
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A medical–sociological perspective on doctor–patient contact and pre–perceived pain of surgery
(North-West University, 2012)As a therapist within the multi-disciplinary setting, one is confronted with a wide array of pathology and diagnoses. Care is taken to optimize treatment outcomes and overall return of function to every patient admitted ... -
Medication administration safety in medical and surgical units of the Gauteng Province
(2015)Background: Several international studies have been published on the incidence of medication administration, as well as causes and solutions thereof. However, no similar research has been conducted in Africa, and nothing ... -
Medicinal properties of triple-combination plants used by the Khoisan community for common cold and influenza-like illness
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2016)The KhoiSan society in the last 2000 years depended on nature for their basic needs, such food, clothing and shelter, and of the most significant for the research study, the management and the treatment of ailments by the ... -
Medicine claims in South Africa : an analysis of the prescription patterns of providers in the private health care sector
(North-West University, 2010)Due to the fact that the function of dispensing is not the exclusive practice of a single profession, there is much conflict surrounding the issue: it forms the crux of the pharmacy profession but it also forms part of ... -
Medicine cost of chronic disease list (CDL) conditions in the South African private health sector
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The general research objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and direct medicine cost of the 27 chronic disease list conditions in a section of the private health sector in South Africa from 2008 until ... -
Medicine prescribing patterns in HIV/AIDS and non HIV/AIDS children : a comparative study in the private health care sector of South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)Background: According to the United Nations AIDS Reference Group (2010) and World Health Organization (2010:2), approximately 33 million people in the world had HIV/AIDS in 2009 of which 2.6 million were children. More ... -
Medicine treatment patterns of HIV/AIDS patients at a rural district hospital in the North West province
(2013)Globally an estimated 33.4 million people were living with HIV/AIDS by 2008 (UNAIDS, 2009a:7). One of the main challenges facing the Republic of South Africa (RSA) today is the HIV/AIDS epidemic (NSP, 2007:17). By mid-year ... -
Medicine usage patterns in a district hospital : a therapeutic budget model approach
(North-West University, 2008)