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Formulation, in vitro release and transdermal diffusion of selected retinoids
(North-West University, 2010)Acne is a multifactorial skin disease affecting about 80 % of people aged 11 to 30. Several systemic and topical treatments are used to treat existing lesions, prevent scarring and suppress the development of new lesions. ... -
Formulation, in vitro release and transdermal diffusion of Vitamin A and Zinc for the treatment of acne
(North-West University, 2010)Acne vulgaris is the single, most common disease that presents a significant challenge to dermatologists, due to its complexity, prevalence and range of clinical expressions. This condition can be found in 85% of teenage ... -
Formulation, in vitro release and transdermal diffusion of vitamin B3 for treatment of acne
(North-West University, 2009)Acne is an extremely common condition, affecting almost 80% of adolescents and young adults. It is an inflammatory disease, characterised by comedones, papules, pustules and sometimes cysts. Factors causing acne include ... -
Formulation, in-vitro release and transdermal diffusion of alpha-lipoic acid
(North-West University, 2009)Acne is a common disease characterised by follicular hyperkeratinisation, bacterial hipercolonisation as well as immune reactions and inflammation. In acne, reactive oxygen species (ROS) may be released from the damaged ... -
Fostering a caring presence and resilience among professional nurses working in primary health care
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Background: Professional nurses are given multiple roles and responsibilities and due to today’s pressured work environment of endless multi-tasking and multiple priorities, nurses run the risk that their caring presence ... -
Fostering teachers' experiences of well-being : a participatory action learning and action research approach
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Teachers face many challenges with regard to their well-being. A growing body of research indicates that if teacher well-being could improve, a more enabling climate for teaching and learning would be created. The aim of ... -
A framework for social workers using drama in play therapy to assist youth at risk who has been exposed to violence
(North-West University, 2018)Statistics by the PAN African Research Company (2016) reflect that 70% of South African youth are subjected daily to high-risk situations either by being involved with, or exposed to crime and violence in society. Exposure ... -
A framework to regulate the marketing of foods and beverages to children in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Globally the childhood obesity prevalence has increased dramatically and appears to be rapidly increasing in low-income and middle-income countries as well. In South Africa the rates of childhood obesity have increased by ... -
Functionally low-literate consumers' use of food labels in the rural area of Valspan in the Northern Cape of South Africa
(2014)Functionally low-literate consumers may often struggle to complete everyday adult tasks, such as reading food labels. Food labels are an important source of information for consumers, and assist them to make informed and ... -
Funksionele hemisferiese asimmetrie en interpersoonlike differensiasie
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Gastrointestinal region specific insulin absorption enhancement by Aloe vera leaf materials
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The oral administration route is still the most popular and preferred route for drug administration, but is, however, not suitable for protein and peptide drugs such as insulin, due to their poor bioavailability when ... -
Die gebruik van die hersiene Griffiths ontwikkelingskale in 'n groep vyf- en sesjarige Suid-Afrikaanse kinders
(North-West University, 2008)The aim of this study was to determine the applicability of the Griffiths Developmental Scales - Extended Revised (GMDS-ER) in a contemporary South Africa, by testing a group of five- and six-year-old children. The ... -
Gemeenskapsgebaseerde versorging van die kind met VIGS in die Potchefstroom-distrik
(North-West University, 2005)It is estimated that five million adults and children are subjected to HIV and AlDS in South Africa. The prevalence of Aids in children between the ages of 2 and 4 years is estimated at 5,6%, and in child bearing vertical ... -
Gender differences in aspects of psychological well-being
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)The aim of this study was to determine whether men and women differ with regard to aspects of psychological well-being. For the purposes of this study, a multi-cultural availability sample of 378 respondents completed ... -
Gender-based violence and the risk of HIV and AIDS among women in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, North West province University (Mafikeng Campus)
(North-West University, 2015)GBV and HIV and AIDS are social problems that affect the quality of life and the social functioning of many people including women worldwide. They contribute negatively to the physical, social, emotional and psychological ... -
Gene-diet interactions in relation to circulating homocysteine concentrations
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Elevated homocysteine (Hcy) is associated with several disease pathologies and can be manipulated by modifiable factors such as diet, nutritional status, physical activity and smoking, but can also be altered ... -
Genetic and dietary determinants of Type 2 diabetes in a black South African population
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: The increasing burden of T2D is a global cause of concern. However in Africa where the countries are ill equipped to manage this pandemic, the prevalence of T2D will increase the most by 2030 compared to other ... -
Genetic and perinatal risk factors for movement disorders
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus., 2018)Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD) and cerebral palsy (CP) are debilitating diseases with a great societal impact. These disorders are characterized by damage to the basal ... -
Genetic characterisation of delta-5 and delta-6 fatty acid desaturases and associations with fatty acid status in pregnant women of African descent
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction and aim - Globally, dietary habits have shifted over the years from a traditional rural diet to a more Westernised diet. This has caused a drastic change in the intake ratio of n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty ... -
Genetic polymorphism in dextromethorphan metabolism by CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 enzyme isoforms
(North-West University, 2003)Most administered drugs are metabolised in the liver by Phase I enzymes and more importantly by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) system. The extent of first-pass metabolism is important in determining whether the drug will have ...