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Uitbranding en begeestering van kleinhandel aptekers in die Noordwes Provinsie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2003)The environment in which employees currently function demands more of them than did any previous period. Pharmacists have to cope with the demands that arise from fulfilling various roles, as well as with increased ... -
Uitskeiding van estriol, estroon en estradiol - 178 in die uriene van normale blanke- en bantoemans met spesiale verwysing na die uitskeiding by akute koronêre trombose pasiënte
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1957)"No abstract" -
Underground mine workers' respiratory exposure to selected gasses after the blasting process in a platinum mine
(2013)Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil (ANFO) is the explosive generally used in the mining industry to blast ore from the rock face. The use and detonation of ANFO explosives in an underground mine is an intrinsically hazardous process. ... -
Understanding employee engagement among midwives in public health care facilities in a sub-district, North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Currently, South Africa experiences a high turnover of midwives. Midwives leave the South African public health facilities mainly due to reduced staff levels as there are many vacant posts not filled. The overall ... -
UNICEF infant and young child feeding training in Zimbabwe : analysis and recommendations
(2014)INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: UNICEF introduced a community infant and young child feeding (cIYCF) training and counselling package in 2010, which was implemented in Zimbabwe for community counsellors (CCs) in rural districts. ... -
Unit managers' role in improving nursing teamwork in a mental health care facility
(2014)The nursing team in a mental health care facility is a known dynamic at every hospital, rehabilitation centre and out-patient unit which enables these units to be functional. Currently nursing teams function in a challenged ... -
Upper body anthropometrical differences amongst participants of asymmetrical (fast bowlers in cricket) and symmetrical (crawl stroke swimmers) sport and sedentary individuals in South Africa
(North-West University, 2003)The prevalence of morphological asymmetry amongst sport participants and sedentary individuals has been well documented. The importance of studies in this field is accentuated by the fact that morphological asymmetry has ... -
Usage analysis of dermatological products according to a medicine claims database
(North-West University, 2006)A large number of people all over the world suffer from skin conditions. Dermatological problems comprise about 10 % of a general practitioner's caseload and probably more for pharmacists. The literature furthermore ... -
The usage of antidiabetic drugs : a managed care approach
(North-West University, 2005)"Diabetes mellitus" refers to a spectrum of conditions, which all present with hyperglycaemia as a common medical finding. Diabetes was once thought of as a single disease, but according to Setter et a/. (2000:378), it ... -
Usage of central nervous system medication in HIV/AIDS patients: Longitudinal analysis (2005-2015) of prevalence and prescribing pattern changes
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The treatment of HIV/AIDS and coexisting psychiatric disorders is critical to the wellbeing of patients. There is currently a dearth of information on the scope of prescribing of central nervous system (CNS) medication ... -
Usage patterns and cost analysis of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors using a medical aid claims database
(North-West University, 2004)ACE inhibitors have been widely used in the treatment of certain diseases of the cardiovascular system, the major use being hypertension, since all ACE inhibitors are prescribed for its treatment. ACE inhibitors is also ... -
Usage patterns and cost analysis of antihypertensive drugs reimbursed by the national health insurance in Gabon
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Background: The ‘Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie et de Garantie Sociale’ (CNAMGS), the national health insurance fund was implemented since 2007, so that every Gabonese citizen has access to quality healthcare. ... -
The use of a musical play in the transfer of knowledge on nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of obesity
(North-West University, 2010)Background: South Africa is experiencing a unique double burden of disease due to the nutrition transition, facing diseases related to both under and over nutrition. Childhood obesity is associated with a poor childhood ... -
The use of a serious game to enhance psychology students' empathy and reduce prejudice towards people with disabilities
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Although much has been done in South African legislations to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, the implementation of these rights is not yet experienced in the daily lives of people with disabilities. ... -
Use of Aloe vera and Aloe marlothii materials as excipients in beads produced by extrusion–spheronization
(North-West University, 2012)Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is the most commonly used excipient in the manufacture of spherical particles or beads by extrusion spheronisation. However, the use of MCC in beads has its limitations such as prolonged ... -
The use of apricot oil emulsions for the transdermal delivery of selected statins
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Familial hypercholesterolemia can be described as a condition associated with significantly high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the plasma, caused by an autosomal-dominant genetic disorder of lipid metabolism. ... -
The use of clothing labels by female black low–literate consumers
(North-West University, 2012)Low-literate consumers display distinctive behaviour in the marketplace, and in the first phase of a mixed method study, the aim was to explore the challenges and coping strategies of low-literate clothing consumers. Due ... -
The use of essential oils for pain relief and anxiety during childbirth : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background - Essential oils as an option for natural pain relief, as well as relief of anxiety during labour, is growing more popular globally. Traditional treatment options for pain and anxiety during childbirth have ... -
The use of essential oils in relieving symptoms specific to brain malignancies : a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Background Brain-malignancy incidence is on the rise globally. Traditional treatment options for brain-malignancies such as surgery, radiation or chemotherapy bring about side-effects that may add to the already distressing ... -
The use of grapeseed oil emulsions for the transdermal delivery of selected statins
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Statins are used for the medical treatment of hypercholesterolemia, but after oral administration, it may cause gastro-intestinal disturbances and first-pass hepatic metabolism may decrease the bioavailability. Hence, the ...
