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Variable-temperature X-ray powder diffraction analysis of the crystal transformation of the pharmaceutically preferred polymorph C of mebendazole

De Villiers, Melgardt M.; Terblanche, Rudolf J.; Liebenberg, Wilna; Swanepoel, Erna; Dekker, Theo G.; De Villiers, Melgardt M.; Terblanche, Rudolf J.; Liebenberg, Wilna; Swanepoel, Erna; Dekker, Theo G. (Elsevier, 2005)

Mebendazole is a common benzimidazole anthelmintic that is water insoluble. It is reported to exist in three different polymorphic forms in the solid state, i.e. polymorph A, B and C. Form C is the pharmaceutically preferred ...

Synthesis and transdermal properties of acetylsalicylic acid and selected esters

Gerber, Minja; Breytenbach, Jaco C.; Du Plessis, Jeanetta; Hadgraft, Jonathan; Gerber, Minja; Breytenbach, Jaco C.; Du Plessis, Jeanetta; Hadgraft, Jonathan (Elsevier, 2006)

The primary aim of this study was to determine the transdermal penetration of acetylsalicylic acid and some of its derivatives, to establish a correlation, if any, with selected physicochemical properties and to determine ...

The development of counsellor identity - a visual expression

Roos, Vera; Du Preez, Elizabeth (PSYSSA: (Psychological Society of South Africa), 2008)

Prevalence of drug-drug interactions of antiretroviral agents in the private health care sector in South Africa

Katende-Kyenda, N.L.; Lubbe, M.S.; Serfontein, J.H.P.; Truter, I.; Katende-Kyenda, N.L.; Lubbe, M.S.; Serfontein, J.H.P.; Truter, I. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2008)

Objectives. Human immunodefiency virus (HIV) infection can be effectively treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), requiring concomitant administration of three to four different agents, often with a ...

The Von Willebrand factor as marker of vascular function in South African women

Malan, Nicolaas; Van Rooyen, Johannes; Malan, Leone; Fourie, Catharina; Huisman, Hugo; Schutte, Aletta; Schutte, Rudolph; Palmer, Iolanthe; Reimann, M.; Péter, Szabolcz; Malan, Nicolaas; Van Rooyen, Johannes; Malan, Leone; Fourie, Catharina; Huisman, Hugo; Schutte, Aletta; Schutte, Rudolph; Palmer, Iolanthe; Reimann, M.; Péter, Szabolcz (American Journal of Hypertension, Ltd., 2008)

BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of hypertension and vascular-related morbidity and mortality among Africans emphasizes the need to identify markers for the early detection of vascular disease. Caucasian-based ...

'n Oorsigartikel oor tipes gesinsrituele en die simboliese betekenis daarvan vir jong vowassenes

Van Rensburg, Esme; Roos, Vera (Suid-Afrika Akademie Wetenskap en Kuns, 2008)

Cancer patients' ilness expierences during a group intervention

Botha, Karel; Venter, Chris; Venter, Mariska; Strydom, Munro (PSYSSA, 2008)

The design and evaluation of a hope enhancement programme for adults

Wissing, Maria; Venter, Christiaan; Temane, Qambeshile; Pretorius, Charl (Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2008)

Nutrition and hemostasis: A focus on urbanization in South Africa

Pieters, Marlien; Vorster, Hester H. (Wiley InterScience, 2008)

Disclosure of HIV status: experiences and perceptions of persons living with HIV/AIDS and nurses involved in their care in Africa

Greeff, Minrie; Phetlhu, Deliwe; Makoae, Lucia N.; Dlamini, Priscilla S.; Holzemer, William L.; Kohi, Thecla W.; Uys, Leana R.; Naidoo, Joanne R.; Chirwa, Maureen L. (Sage Publications, 2008)

Physical fitness and the physical activity status of 15-year-old adolescents in a semi-urban community

Pienaar, Anita E.; Wilders, Cilas; Lennox, Anita (The Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation., 2008)

Acceptability of chevon from kids, yearling goats and mature does of indigenous South African goats: a case study

Bosman, Magdalena J.C.; Simela, L.; Webb, E.C. (South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS), 2008)

DNA damage and repair detected by the comet assay in lymphocytes of African petrol attendants: a pilot study

Keretetse, G.S.; Laubscher, P.J.; Du Plessis, J.L.; Pretorius, P.J.; Van der Westhuizen, F.H.; Van Deventer, E.; Van Dyk, E.; Eloff, F.C.; Van Aarde, M.N.; Du Plessis, L.H.; Keretetse, G.S.; Laubscher, P.J.; Du Plessis, J.L.; Pretorius, P.J.; Van der Westhuizen, F.H.; Van Deventer, E.; Van Dyk, E.; Eloff, F.C.; Van Aarde, M.N.; Du Plessis, L.H. (Oxford Univ Press, 2008)

Petrol attendants are exposed to petrol volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which may have genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. The single-cell gel electrophoresis assay (comet assay) is a method highly sensitive to DNA damage ...

The process of nutrient analysis for controlled feeding trials: a comparative study of two South African nutrient databases with chemical analysis

Van der Watt, Izette; Pieters, Marlien; Loots, Du Toit; Hanekom, Susanna M.; Stonehouse, Welma; Van der Watt, Izette; Pieters, Marlien; Loots, Du Toit; Hanekom, Susanna M.; Stonehouse, Welma (Elsevier, 2008)

Background There is an increased tendency in the field of nutrition research to conduct more outpatient controlled feeding trials. The formulation of accurate diets is essential in order to assemble valid scientific data, ...

Factors contributing to the decision by pregnant woment to be tested for HIV

Minnie, Catharina (Karin); Klopper, Hester; Van der Walt, S.J. (Christa) (Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)

The objective of this study was to explore and describe the factors that influence the decision by pregnant women to be tested for HIV. This was achieved through a qualitative research study that was exploratory, descriptive ...

Exploring the validity of the values-in-action inventory of strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context

Wissing, Maria; Khumalo, Itumeleng; Temane, Qambeshile (Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2008)

Development and tracking of Body Mass Index from preschool age into adolescence in rural South African children: Ellisras longitudinal growth and health study.

Monyeki, K.D.; Monyeki, Makama A.; Brits, S.J.; Kemper, H.C.G; Makgae, P.J. (Centre for Health and Population Research, 2008)