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Electrophysiological effects of fractions isolated from the venom of Parabuthus granulatus on calcium channels in cardiac myocytes
(North-West University, 2004)Scorpion toxins specific for Na+ and K+ channels, have been studied extensively but relatively little has been done on Ca2+ channel toxins. Toxins in the venom of only two South African scorpions P. transvaalicus and P. ... -
Elements promoting critical thinking skills in report writing of forensic social workers: a rapid review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)As a social worker having practised statutory social work, foster care, group work, community work and forensic social work, the researcher can safely say that social work in general requires a range of emotional and ... -
Emissions of and exposure to hazardous chemical substances from selected additive manufacturing technologies
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the process of joining feedstock materials one layer at a time in order to produce objects from a three dimensional (3D) computer aided design (CAD). Powder bed fusion (PBF) and ... -
Emosieregulering in reaksie op die blokkering van belangrike lewensdoelwitte by jong volwassenes
(2014)Emotions are integrated psychological, physical and cognitive responses that function as an internal automatic process that provides feedback to the individual regarding the success and quality of achieving goals, relations ... -
Die emosionele welstand van die verpleegkundige binne die multi-vaardighede-opset
(North-West University, 2008)It is a well-known fact that nurses generally work in challenging circumstances. Within the South-African context, a developing country, factors such as shortages of staff, lack of training and crowded hospitals are common ... -
Emotion regulation in women who are psychologically abused by their intimate partners : a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Intimate partner violence refer to those acts that include physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression (including coercive tactics), performed by a current or former intimate partner. One ... -
The emotional experiences of participants in a cardiovascular research study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In recent times, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended health programmes and interventions for the management and control of various risk factors of cardiovascular disease. This gave rise to an increasing ... -
Emotional experiences of professional nurses in a critical care unit of a private hospital in Gauteng : a casestudy
(North-West University, 2012)The focus of this study was on the regulation and management of emotions among professional nurses in a critical care unit in a private hospital in Gauteng. The aim of this project is to explore and describe the level of ... -
Emotional profile index as itcorrelates to bullying victimization among adolescents in Mahikeng, Ngaka Modiri Molema District
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2015)Aim: The aim of the study was to explore Emotional Profile Index (EPI) as it correlates to bullying victimization amongst adolescents in Mahikeng, Ngaka Modiri Molema District. Method: The study was quantitative in nature ... -
Employing developed sewing training material in an intervention for low-literate participants of rural income generating projects
(North-West University (South-Africa)., 2019)The lack of appropriate training materials has been found to be a hindrance in sewing income generating projects (IGPs) in rural communities. While the development of material for these communities has been undertaken and ... -
An empowering programme of HIV/AIDS and life skills for adolescents
(North-West University, 2006)The aim of the research was to investigate the needs of adolescents and to determine their attitude, knowledge and skills regarding HIV/AIDS and life skills. The next step was to develop an empowering program to teach them ... -
Endogenous markers of nitric oxide in the Flinders sensitive line (FSL) rat : a genetic animal model of depression
(North-West University, 2010)The rising number of the population that present with major depressive disorder has intensified the need to identify and elucidate new biological markers for the diagnosis and treatment of depression. Depression presents ... -
Endothelial function and vascular health of black South Africans : the significance of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background and motivation - Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), a serine protease inhibitor known for its classic role in fibrinolysis, has in recent years gained attention for its association with impaired vascular ... -
Energy expenditure, dietary intake and nutritional knowledge of elite, school-aged gymnasts
(North-West University, 2005)Objective. To compare energy balance and nutrient intake of elite and non-elite school-aged gymnasts, as well as to evaluate their nutritional knowledge and eating attitude and its effect on dietary intake and practices. Methods. ... -
Enhanced use of information and communication technology by professional nurses in distance education
(2014)The research in this study is presented in an article format and includes the following: Chapter 1: Introduction and overview of the study, including all the content of a typical first chapter in a dissertation, as well ... -
Enhancement of clinical teaching for undergraduate students in primary health care facilities
(2014)The study comprises an investigation of the quality of the clinical teaching environment of undergraduate students in the accredited Primary health care ( PHC) facilities used by a provincial nursing college in Limpopo. The ... -
Enhancement of nasal drug delivery by means of beneficial pharmacokinetic interactions
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Drug products and dosage forms are seldom taken in complete isolation. The possibility exist to ingest drugs together with foods, herbs, dietary supplements and/or other drugs, which may result in pharmacokinetic or ... -
Enhancing the solubility and in vitro permeability of pyrimethamine
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)ABSTRACT Malaria poses a substantial health problem, with nearly half of the world’s population susceptible to it. Malaria causes an estimated one million deaths per year. People who fall prey to malaria are also burdened ... -
Enkele faktore wat die inskakelingsvatbaarheid van 'n groep Portugese immigrante aan die Witwatersrand bepaal
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The environmental monitoring and quantification of M. tuberculosis occupational exposure risk in various occupational settings in a platinum mine
(North-West University, 2010)Tuberculosis is a disease that has a detrimental effect on the economic growth of South Africa. The country’s TB mortality rate is amongst the highest in the world, and the worst affected industry is mining. Effective ...