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An educational intervention program for female farm dwellers focusing on resource management
(North-West University, 2004)
In this study, the empowering of the female farm dwellers by education and training in order to increase their knowledge and skills in family resource management, is investigated. It forms part of the FLAGH Study (Farm ...
A cost minimisation analysis of the usage of central nervous system medicines by using a managed care medicine price list
(North-West University, 2004)
Increasing health care costs is an international problem from which South
Africa is not excluded. Prescription medication contributes most to these high health care costs, and methods to reduce their costs to society are ...
Chitosan derived formulations and EmzaloidTM technology for mucosal vaccination against diphtheria : oral efficacy in mice
(North-West University, 2004)
Vaccination plays a very important part in daily life. It is essential to get vaccinated at an
early age. The conventional parented method used is not always effective and not cost
efficient. It requires qualified personnel ...
The stabilising effect of met[h]ylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on urea containing formulations
(North-West University, 2004)
The skin is the largest area of the body that interfaces with bacteria and "problems" from the
environment and is the first line of defence for the body. There are, of course, immune
system functions that take place ...
Extraction of Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) oil with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2004)
The principal objective of this study was to extract
sunflower (Helianthus annuus) oil from seed with
supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-C02) as an alternative to
the cold-press method and subsequent 3-stage refining ...
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 ...
Investigating a pharmacological agent against tobacco smoke addiction using the rat as animal model
(North-West University, 2004)
It is widely accepted that the majority of people who smoke tobacco do so to experience the psychopharmacological effects of the nicotine present in the smoke. Drugs of abuse activate the brain area called the nucleus ...
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University, 2004)
The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ...
Biological activity profiles of selected polycyclic cage amines
(North-West University, 2004)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a severe and debilitating age-related neurodegenerative
disease, with symptoms of resting tremor, akinesia and rigidity. The symptoms of PD
are due to the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons ...
The effect of pharmaceutical excipients on rifampicin release from chitosan beads
(North-West University, 2004)
Controlled release systems aim at achieving a predictable and reproducible drug release over a desired time period. These systems allow reduced dosing frequency, constant drug levels in the blood, increased patient compliance ...