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Qualification of in-house prepared 68Ga RGD in healthy monkeys for subsequent molecular imaging of avß3 integrin expression in patients
(2014)Introduction: Targeted pharmaceuticals for labelling with radio-isotopes for very specific imaging (and possibly later for targeted therapy) play a major role in Theranostics which is currently an important topic in Nuclear ... -
A qualitative exploration of flourishing among individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This mini-dissertation presents the findings of a study that qualitatively explored flourishing among individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. A purposive extreme case sampling method was used to obtain 15 ... -
Quality and safety implications of efavirenz and pyrimethamine crystal modifications
(2014)This study focused on two active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are used to treat two of the most notorious diseases in Africa, i.e. human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and ... -
Quality improvement intervention programme (QIIP) for intrapartum care
(North-West University, 2010)Maternal and perinatal mortality is one of the biggest challenges to public health, especially in developing countries. South Africa's health care system is struggling to meet the “health for all” criteria against a backdrop ... -
Quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)The number of doctoral programmes in nursing has rapidly multiplied in many countries of the world, with each doctoral programme varying not only between countries, but also between higher education institutions within ... -
Quality specifications for antituberculosis fixed dose combination products
(North-West University, 2006)Objective: The World Health Organization (WHO) requested the Research Institute for Industrial Pharmacy, at the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, to develop monographs for anti-tuberculosis products for ... -
Quality specifications for the antimalarial compound lumefantrine and products thereof
(2011)Malaria has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of people annually and is considered one of the biggest health challenges globally. In order to ensure that patients in malaria affected areas receive products of ... -
A radiation monitoring program in a South African gold mine
(North-West University, 2005)Legislation requires the regular monitoring of all employees exposed to radiation in their work environment. The monitoring of a-radiation, which is emitted by radon gas, was the primary concern of this study. Radon comes ... -
Radio-labelling as a tool to investigate the absorption and bio-distribution of selected antimalarial drugs
(2014)Previous studies have shown that the formulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) entrapped in the Pheroid® (Pheroid for simplification) delivery system enhances absorption of the API, suppresses its metabolism, ... -
A randomised controlled trial of Absorbatox TM C35 in irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study
(North-West University, 2008)Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders managed by primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. It is a recurrent and chronic disorder characterised by abdominal ... -
A rapid review of attachment themes in existing training programmes for social workers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)A qualitative research approach was followed in this rapid review, followed by the basic research goal which was to explore existing literature and obtain an answer on the review question. The review question was: What are ... -
A rapid review of non death bereavement interventions for children in alternative care
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Every year a large number of children enter the alternative care system due to the unsuitable circumstances in the care of their biological parents, leading to their statutory removal and placement in alternative care, ... -
Rating the severity of medication administration errors: a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Medication errors are a global problem – endangering human lives and crippling health systems. Its incidence had been demonstrated in many research studies and concomitant factors surrounding the problem have ... -
Rational approaches towards the design of (E)-8-(3-Chlorostyryl)-caffeine derivatives as novel reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B
(North-West University, 2005)Reversible and selective inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) are under investigation for the treatment and prevention of Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease. The mechanism-based inactivator of MAO-B, ... -
Recommendation of a classification system and occupational exposure limits for chemical carcinogens
(2015)Introduction: An increased number of occupational cancers reported annually can be attributed to workers being exposed to hazardous chemical substances (HCSs) in their workplace. Carcinogen classification systems such as ... -
Recording and interpretation of vital signs in a private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018, 2018)Within a healthcare context, the traditional role of the nurse involves monitoring vital signs as an essential indicator of physiological deterioration. Enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing auxiliaries are primarily ... -
Recreation service delivery by local governments in the North West Province]
(North-West University, 2011)Service delivery in all aspects of life is a major problem facing the local, provincial and national governments in South Africa. Service delivery, in particular recreation as a field intending to better the total quality ... -
Red yeast epoxide hydrolases : growth, activity and selectivity
(North-West University, 2007)Enantiopure epoxides are versatile compounds in the production of single enantiomer drugs, and are of high value as building blocks and intermediates in the preparation of more complex single enantiomer pharmaceuticals and ... -
Redes en hindernisse vir sportdeelname by hoërskoolleerlinge in die Potchefstroom-distrik
(North-West University, 2003)One of the areas in youth sport that has recently come under close scrutiny concerns the alarming rate at which youth are leaving sport. An understanding of variables that affect children's participation in sport is important ... -
Regional neurochemical characterization of the flinders sensitive line rat with regard to gaba and cholinergic signalling pathways
(North-West University, 2008)Despite their acknowledged efficacy, currently available antidepressants still demonstrate undesirable side effects, shortfalls in effectiveness and a delayed onset of action. All these agents act via monoaminergic mechanisms, ...
