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Identification of monoamine oxidase inhibitors using a molecular modelling approach
(2014)Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an enzyme located on the outer mitochondrial membrane and is considered to be a target for the treatment of diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. MAO may be classified into two ... -
Die identifisering van hanteringsbehoeftes by pleegouers van voorskoolse pleegkinders met fetale alkoholsindroom
(North-West University, 2011)Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a problem in South Africa, especially in the Western Cape. Many children FAS end up in foster care due to their parents’ alcohol abuse and inability to care for their children. Much research ... -
Identifisering van rolle van die multidissiplinêre span tydens 'n ondersoek na die seksuele misbruik van 'n kind
(North-West University, 2009)For years social workers have been involved in the investigation of sexual abuse of children. This involvement of social workers is therefore no new concept. In the involvement of social workers in this field there has ... -
Identifying risk and protective factors in multi–problem poor families living in Cape Town
(North-West University, 2011)From the researcher’s personal work experience it was found that there appeared to be a cycle of poverty and welfare dependency in multi–problem poor families. This research was undertaken as a means to lay foundational ... -
Illegal substance use prevention programme for adolescent learners
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2016)Illegal substance use among adolescent learners is a major global concern for government policy-makers, researchers and mental health care practitioners. The consequences of illegal substance use among adolescent learners ... -
Illness perception in adolescents with controlled and uncontrolled diabetes: a rapid review
(North-West University, 2018)Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is regarded as one of the most common endocrinological disorders found in adolescents. Several studies have reported an annual increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus amongst children; ... -
Illness perception of adolescents with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes: a thematic analysis
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is one of the most prevalent common chronic conditions in adolescence. The management of T1D hampers successful navigation into adolescence as many diabetes-related tasks impede on it, which ... -
Illness perception of adolescents with well-controlled type 1 diabetes
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)Type 1 diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases among adolescents. In addition, adherence to the strict diabetes regimen usually deteriorates during adolescence. As adolescents endeavour to make sense ... -
The immune modulatory effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron as applied in an animal pulmonary tuberculosis model
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Non-resolving inflammation is characteristic of tuberculosis (TB). This leads to lung tissue damage and anaemia of infection, which is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Iron supplementation may have limited ... -
The impact of a diversion programme on the pro-criminal attitudes of youth in conflict with the law
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Criminologists and social work researcher, amongst other social service professions, have for a long period been interested in developing effective interventions for youth in conflict with the law. Called diversion programmes, ... -
The impact of breastfeeding practices on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic review, meta-analysis and evaluation of its attributable costs
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to other low- and middle-income countries, and globally holds the highest under-five mortality rates. The aims of this project were: to conduct ... -
The impact of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing on coping in emergency health care providers : a rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Emergency health care providers (EHCPs) are medical specialists who are trained to provide victims of sudden or acute illness or injury with emergency care and transportation to a hospital. An inherent aspect of this ... -
The impact of personal financial wellbeing on total employee cost
(2015)The present fast-changing economic environment contributes to the daily challenges faced by organisations in their attempts to maintain a competitive edge. Employees need to be innovative continuously and maintain high ... -
The impact of PheroidTM technology on the bioavailability and efficacy of anti-tuberculosis drugs in an animal model
(North-West University, 2009)Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide pandemic with vast challenges in the fight against the disease. Challenges include the long and tedious treatment regimens and chemotherapy with adverse side effects. One approach in ... -
Impact of selected herbal products on intestinal epithelial permeation and metabolism of indinavir
(2014)Patients on anti-retroviral (ARV) drug treatment are sometimes simultaneously taking other prescribed drugs and/or over-the-counter drugs and/or herbal remedies. Pharmacokinetic drug-drug or herb-drug interactions can occur ... -
The impact of training on productivity in mass food production
(North-West University, 2004)The motivation for this study was to increase the knowledge of foodservice personnel in mass food production in the foodservice area in which they work and by doing so, increasing their productivity. Training is often used ... -
The impact of workplace relationships on nurse-reported quality of care and patient safety in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Aim and objectives: This study aims to investigate the impact of workplace relationships on nurse-reported quality of care and patient safety. Background: There is a direct link between workplace relationships between ... -
Implementation of hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system in a food service unit serving immuno-suppressed patient diets
(North-West University, 2006)Main aim: To supply recommendations to implement a Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) system in a hospital food service unit serving low bacterial diets in order to prevent or decrease the infection rates ... -
The implementation of the delivery gap principle to develop an effective transdermal delivery system for caffeine
(2013)Caffeine is frequently used in cosmetics due to its well-characterised skin permeation properties and is widely incorporated in cosmetic-related products intended for skin (Samah & Heard, 2013:631). Despite its polar ... -
The implementation of virtual teams : a theoretical framework
(North-West University, 2003)The impact of globalisation and advanced information technology on service and knowledge-based industries in South Africa contributes to these workplaces becoming increasingly virtual. Virtual teams can be seen as a mechanism ...
