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Aanmeldingsriglyne vir adolessente wat aan seksuele misbruik blootgestel word
(North-West University, 2009)South African adolescents are at high risk of becoming victims of sexual abuse. However, research and experience by practising social workers show that adolescents are reluctant to report sexual abuse immediately. This ... -
Die aard van coping : 'n konstrukverheldering en modeltoetsing
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1997)Coping is an important construct in the salutogenic paradigm. There is, however, no consensus among scientists as to what coping exactly entails. The goal of this study was to clarify 'coping' as construct and phenomenon, ... -
Absenteeism amongst nursing students in a Limpopo college of nursing
(2014)Globally, student absenteeism is seen as a period of time when students do not attend classes. This is a serious concern for lecturers at institutions of higher learning (Lipscomb & Snelling, 2010:573). In South Africa, ... -
Academic achievement in early adolescent rugby players with multiple concussions : a retrospective analysis
(North-West University, 2012)Rugby is a popular sport in South Africa, and has been played by young boys from as early as seven years old (South African Rugby Union [SARU], 2011). Despite various physical health benefits, it carries a high risk for ... -
Academic support for enrolled nursing auxiliaries following the adoption of the National Qualifications Framework
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2018)Background: The study focused on the changes of nursing education in South Africa, which was aligned to the international standards post 1994. The results were that nursing education and training would then be incorporated ... -
Acute effects of three recovery techniques on certain physical, motor performance and haematological components in university-level rugby players
(2015)Rugby has become a popular team sport worldwide with players training harder and competing more frequently, placing a great physiological demand on their bodies. To retain this performance level, players need to recover ... -
Adenosine A1/A2A receptor antagonistic properties of selected 2-substituted benzoxazinone and quinazolinone derivatives
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The A1 and A2A adenosine receptor antagonists are the subject of extensive research based on their aptitude for ameliorating Parkinson’s disease related cognitive deficits (A1 adenosine receptor subtype) and motor dysfunction ... -
Adherence to post-operative pain medication after discharge following day case orthopaedic surgery at a South African private hospital
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Adherence to post-operative pain medication remains a concern as low adherence rates result in suboptimal clinical outcomes, and burdens the global healthcare environment. The primary treatment goals of medications ... -
Adult attachment theory and Rorschach Inkblot method: a systematic literature review
(North-West University, 2018)This study systematically reviewed the association between the Rorschach Inkblot Method and attachment theory, to investigate whether empirical findings have found if responses from the Rorschach Inkblot Method can provide ... -
Adult consumers' understanding and use of information on food labels : a study among consumers living in the Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp region
(North-West University, 2010)A need exists to assist South Africans to make better informed food choices. The food label has the potential to assist consumers during food purchasing; however, consumers should be able to understand and use the information ... -
Adventure based experiential learning and adolescents' self-reported levels of resilience and positive mental health
(2015)The aim of this study was to determine to what extent resilience and positive mental health are promoted in adolescents within a South African context through participation in an adventure based experiential learning ... -
Adventure based experiential learning and adolescents' self-reported levels of self-regulation and positive mental health
(2016)The aim of this study was to determine self-reported levels of self-regulation and positive mental health within a group of adolescents before and after participation in an adventure based programme. It also intended to ... -
Affinity of dihydropyrimidone analogues for adenosine A1 and A2A receptors
(2014)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterised by a reduction of dopamine concentration in the striatum due to degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Currently, first ... -
African migrants in South Africa : an interactional perspective
(North-West University, 2012)The movement of African migrants from their countries of origin to other countries in search of a better future will continue to increase. However, such movement is accompanied by many challenges. Literature indicates that ... -
Alcohol intake and cardiovascular function of black South Africans : a 5-year prospective study
(2015)Motivation - Alcohol consumption is one of the major risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Excessive alcohol drinking is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and the prevalence of alcohol abuse continues to ... -
Aminopyrimidine derivatives as adenosine antagonists
(2013)Aims of this project - The aim of this study was to design and synthesise novel 2-aminopyrimidine derivatives as potential adenosine A1 and A2A receptor antagonists. Background and rationale - Parkinson’s disease is the ... -
Amorphism and polymorphism of azithromycin
(North-West University, 2012)Azithromycin, an azalide and member of the macrolide group, is a broad spectrum antimicrobial, representing one of the bestselling antimicrobials worldwide. It is derived from erythromycin and exhibits improved acidic ... -
An analysis of antidepressant noncompliance in the private health sector of South Africa
(2014)The main aim of the thesis was to measure antidepressant (AD) non-compliance, to determine which factors are closely associated with AD non-compliance and the consequences of prolonged AD non-compliance in the private ... -
An analysis of medication adherence among epileptic patients in the private health sector of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Failure to respond to anti-epileptic (AED) treatment and achieving control over epilepsy has severe clinical consequences. The clinical consequences include an increase in the frequency of seizures and increased work and ... -
An analysis of the usage of antibiotics in the private health care sector : a managed health care approach
(North-West University, 2004)The most frequent intervention performed by physicians is the writing of a prescription. Modern medicine has been remarkably effective in managing diseases. Medicines play a fundamental role in the effectiveness, efficiency ...
