Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Coronary heart disease"
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Beliefs of South Africans regarding food and cardiovascular health
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in South Africa. The major risk factors are prevalent in both the developed and developing areas of the world, among ... -
Die verband tussen die fisieke-aktiwiteitsindeks en rook op die lipiedbeeld by mans (35-64 jaar) in 'n Suid-Afrikaanse stedelike gemeenskap
(North-West University (South Africa), 1999)The physical activity index and smoking and the lipid profile of men (35-64 years) in a South African urban community 1. Problem and purpose of this research The modern lifestyle, including cigarette smoking and physical ... -
Engineering approach to highly-glycolytic cancer models and systems exploration of COVID-19 vascular complications
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)In this thesis, engineering approaches are applied to two major medical research diseases, namely cancer and coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). The first approach (Part A) provides new preclinical cell culture (in ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele gesondheidsaspekte by werknemers aan 'n finansiële instelling
(North-West University, 2006)Technological advances and mechanization have reduced physical activity levels. Lifestyle in general has become more and more physically inactive. This sedentary lifestyle can lead to the development of hypokinetic diseases ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en uitbranding se verband met die koronêre risiko-indeks van Suid-Afrikaanse blanke bestuurslui
(North-West University (South Africa), 2001)Research clearly indicates that physical activity has a counteractive effect on the physiological- and psychological coronary risk factors such as hypertension and stress. Stress is also a known predecessor to burnout. ... -
Hypnotherapeutic ego strengthening with coronary artery bypass surgery patients and their spouses
(North-West University, 2003)Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) is highly stressful for couples, since comorbid anxiety and depression are most commonly reported and hence most researched pre- and postoperative emotional states. Thus, patients' ... -
Physical activity and selected coronary heart disease risk factors among South African employees at a financial institution : an analysis over time
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Physical inactivity has been identified as one of the primary, but modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), which together with chronic respiratory disease, cancer and diabetes mellitus forms the four ... -
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women
(North-West University, 2004)The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past decade. This foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity related diseases. The high prevalence of coronary heart disease ... -
The relationships between leisure–time physical activity and health related parameters in executive employees of selected African countries
(North-West University, 2012)Leisure-time physical inactivity is a global public health concern affecting all people in different walks of life, including employees. This inactivity is associated with chronic diseases of lifestyle as well as low work ... -
Social factors contributing towards heart disease : development of a social support model for heart patients
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)Social factors, which themselves are also significantly influenced by culture, have been found to play a significant role in the etiology, progression and prognosis of heart disease. The present study therefore chose to ...