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'n Verheldering van die kognitiewe komponent van psigologiese welsyn
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)The aim of this study was to clarify the cognitive component of psychological well-being. From the relevant literature it was clear that a cognitive component of psychological well-being may be distinguished. Constructive ... -
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) and sigma receptor antagonism as neuroprotective strategy for polycyclic amines
(North-West University, 2008)Polycyclic cage compounds and their effects on different receptors and receptor channels have been studied extensively. It is evident that these compounds may prove to be of great value in future treatment of neurodegenerative ... -
Narcissism through a self-regulation lens : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Recent approaches to narcissism focus on the ability to regulate one’s own selfesteem. The DSM-5 links the typical features of narcissistic personality disorder to selfregulation by explaining how narcissism, due to a ... -
The narratives of people who suffer from depression
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the narratives of depressed and non-depressed people in the light of the principles of a narrative approach to therapy which were provided by a supposition matrix. A ... -
Nasal delivery of insulin with Pheroid technology
(North-West University, 2006)Approximately 350 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes mellitus (DM) and this number increases yearly. Since the discovery and clinical application of insulin in 1921, subcutaneous injections have been the standard ... -
Nasal delivery of recombinant human growth hormone with pheroid technology
(North-West University, 2006)Over the past couple of years there has been rapid progress in the development and design of safe and effective delivery systems for the administration of protein and peptide drugs. The effective delivery of these type of ... -
Nasal drug delivery of calcitonin with pheroid technology
(North-West University, 2005)Advances in biotechnology and recombinant technologies have lead to the production of several classes of new drugs such as peptide and protein drugs. These compounds are mostly indicated for chronic use but their ... -
Natural oil nano-emulsion dispersions for the topical delivery of clofazimine, artemisone and decoquinate
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) (Godreuil et al., 2007:1), manifests as an extra-pulmonary disease in 3.7 to 8.4% of cases, whereas cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB), which is uncommon, ... -
The nature and dynamics of coping with induced abortion in young adult women
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)This study was motivated by a strong appeal that more than two decades after the implementation of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (South Africa, 1996), the promise of access regarding pre- and post-abortion ... -
The nature and extent of child care problems at the Department of Defence : Area Military Health Unit North West
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Military Social Work (MilSW) is occupational in nature and is aimed at providing social work services for soldiers and their families to help them deal with their psychosocial problems effectively. According to the statistics ... -
The nature of a drama-based program for young first offenders in South Africa
(North-West University, 2004)The increasing tendency of youth getting involved in crime, globally as well as in South Africa is an indication of the comprehensive problem and the duty that is resting upon professionals dealing with the youth. It is ... -
The nature of self-determination and regulatory styles in high-risk sport contexts : a rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)High-risk behaviour, for example indulgent eating, risky sexual behaviour, excessive substance use, reckless driving and poor financial decisions, is often perceived to imply a failure in self-regulation (Fletcher, Paker, ... -
The nature of transmission in intergenerational relations : older persons' perspectives
(2014)This is a secondary research study and is part of a broader project on the relational experiences between older persons and younger people. The focus of this study is on the nature of intergenerational transmission from ... -
The nature of Vhavenda and Vatsonga relational identity : a social identity theory perspective
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)This research project investigated the nature of intergroup relational identity of Vhavenda and Vatsonga, who are South African tribal groups located in the Limpopo Province. Intergroup relational identity has long since ... -
The need for educational supervision as experienced by child protection social workers in the Department of Social Development, North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: Supervision forms an integral part of social work and is ultimately intended to ensure that the profession and employer’s mandates are achieved through effective service delivery. It aims to empower social ... -
The need for social work intervention in a rural community regarding unemployment and HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2008)South Africa is characterized by large-scale unemployment and it has been severe among women, especially those in rural areas. Unemployment has increased the vulnerability of many households therefore most rural ... -
The needs of community service nurses with regard to supervision and clinical accompaniment
(2014)A new category of community-service nursing practitioner who was the equivalent of a newly qualified nurse emerged in the years 1998–2007. Community service was introduced by the national Department of Health in an attempt ... -
Nest building and marble burying: Dopaminergic phenotyping of the deer mouse model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD1) is a chronic, debilitating psychiatric condition that affects 3% of the global population and is characterized by obsessions, and compulsions. 40 – 60% of patients remain treatment-resistant ... -
Neural control, cardiac stress and retinal vascular dynamics: the SABPA study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Motivation: Structural and functional similarities exist between the retinal, cerebral and the coronary vasculature. Specifically, the retinal and cerebral vasculature show striking anatomical, functional and autoregulatory ... -
Neuro-endocrine coping responses in African and Caucasian teachers from the North-West Province : the SABPA study
(2015)MOTIVATION - Myocardial infarction, stroke and hypertension (HT) prevalence have escalated in urban Africans. Psychosocial stress and behavioural defensive coping (DefS) have been depicted as important contributory factors ...