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Qualification of in-house prepared 68Ga RGD in healthy monkeys for subsequent molecular imaging of avß3 integrin expression in patients
(2014)Introduction: Targeted pharmaceuticals for labelling with radio-isotopes for very specific imaging (and possibly later for targeted therapy) play a major role in Theranostics which is currently an important topic in Nuclear ... -
A qualitative exploration of flourishing among individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This mini-dissertation presents the findings of a study that qualitatively explored flourishing among individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. A purposive extreme case sampling method was used to obtain 15 ... -
A qualitative exploration of how older black South Africans perceive successful retirement
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Africa is predicted to have an elderly population nearly double the current figures by 2050 (Reyers, 2018). Despite the increasing number of elderly people within the population, very little qualitative research could be ... -
A qualitative generational comparison of learning motivation amongst South African students : apartheid and Born- free generations
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Generational comparisons in a country-specific context are an under-researched area of study. Understanding generations provides insight into social and intellectual change. In a country such as South Africa, with its ... -
Quality and safety implications of efavirenz and pyrimethamine crystal modifications
(2014)This study focused on two active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are used to treat two of the most notorious diseases in Africa, i.e. human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and ... -
Quality improvement intervention programme (QIIP) for intrapartum care
(North-West University, 2010)Maternal and perinatal mortality is one of the biggest challenges to public health, especially in developing countries. South Africa's health care system is struggling to meet the “health for all” criteria against a backdrop ... -
Quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)The number of doctoral programmes in nursing has rapidly multiplied in many countries of the world, with each doctoral programme varying not only between countries, but also between higher education institutions within ... -
Quality specifications for antituberculosis fixed dose combination products
(North-West University, 2006)Objective: The World Health Organization (WHO) requested the Research Institute for Industrial Pharmacy, at the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, to develop monographs for anti-tuberculosis products for ... -
Quality specifications for the antimalarial compound lumefantrine and products thereof
(2011)Malaria has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of people annually and is considered one of the biggest health challenges globally. In order to ensure that patients in malaria affected areas receive products of ... -
A radiation monitoring program in a South African gold mine
(North-West University, 2005)Legislation requires the regular monitoring of all employees exposed to radiation in their work environment. The monitoring of a-radiation, which is emitted by radon gas, was the primary concern of this study. Radon comes ... -
Radio-labelling as a tool to investigate the absorption and bio-distribution of selected antimalarial drugs
(2014)Previous studies have shown that the formulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) entrapped in the Pheroid® (Pheroid for simplification) delivery system enhances absorption of the API, suppresses its metabolism, ... -
Radioligand binding assays of selected A₁/A₂ᴀ adenosine antagonists using Rat Membrane Cells and Chinese Hamster Cells expressing Human adenosine receptors
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A randomised controlled trial of Absorbatox TM C35 in irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study
(North-West University, 2008)Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders managed by primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. It is a recurrent and chronic disorder characterised by abdominal ... -
A rapid review of attachment themes in existing training programmes for social workers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)A qualitative research approach was followed in this rapid review, followed by the basic research goal which was to explore existing literature and obtain an answer on the review question. The review question was: What are ... -
Rapid review of clinical reunification intervention to families
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Family reunification intervention is globally considered to be at the centre of meaningful child welfare practice. If a child has been removed from the care of his/her birth parents, safe and timely family reunification ... -
A rapid review of non death bereavement interventions for children in alternative care
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Every year a large number of children enter the alternative care system due to the unsuitable circumstances in the care of their biological parents, leading to their statutory removal and placement in alternative care, ... -
A rapid review of the best interest of the child principle in the criminal judicial context
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)In this study the rapid review methodology was utilised to explore whether the best interest of the child is of paramount importance, as stated in various South Africa Acts. Data from 26 articles, with a fair to good ... -
Rating the severity of medication administration errors: a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Medication errors are a global problem – endangering human lives and crippling health systems. Its incidence had been demonstrated in many research studies and concomitant factors surrounding the problem have ... -
Rational approaches towards the design of (E)-8-(3-Chlorostyryl)-caffeine derivatives as novel reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B
(North-West University, 2005)Reversible and selective inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) are under investigation for the treatment and prevention of Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease. The mechanism-based inactivator of MAO-B, ... -
Readiness in technology usage by students and educators in a North West public nursing college
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)The use of technology has been accepted as a supplementary strategy to complement teaching and learning globally. This is in contrast with the practice locally as South Africa is still at the infant stage of the implementation ...
