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Indiscriminate sexual practices by the youth and its consequences
(2004)
Teenagers have the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases of any age group. Factors responsible for this include sexual experimentation which often follows Initiation of intercourse and adolescents reluctance to use ...
An investigation into the impact of domestic violence on primary and high school learners in the Itsoseng–Bodibe areas
(2004)
This study covers literature and empirical studies where twenty (20) learners from
violent homes in Itsoseng and Bodibe areas and eight (8)teachers of Tau-Rapulana,
Tswelelopele, Opa-Diatla and Mmuagabo were selected and ...
The effect of different modulators on the transport of rhodamine 123 across rat jejunum using the sweetana-grass diffusion method
(North-West University, 2004)
P-glycoprotein (Pgp), which leads to multidrug resistance in tumour cells, is an ATP-dependent secretory drug efflux pump. In the intestine, as well as at specific other epithelial and endothelial sites, P-glycoprotein ...
The glycaemic index of muffins baked with extruded dried bean flour compared to muffins baked with whole wheat flour
(North-West University, 2004)
Introduction: Emphasis on using the glycaemic index (GI) in addition to carbohydrate exchange lists has led to a greater variety of foods from which to choose for the diabetic population. Breakfast is regarded as the most ...
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 ...
A comparative study between two lamellar gel phase systems and Emzaloids as delivery vehicles for the transdermal delivery of 5-fluorouracil and idoxuridine
(North-West University, 2004)
The distinctive architecture of the stratum corneum with its unique nature of an
interstitial lipoidal environment plays the major role in regulating the barrier function of the skin. The major problem with the transdermal ...
Smoking and brain dopaminergic neurochemistry
(North-West University, 2004)
Tobacco use is not only a major health concern worldwide but also a grotesque economic burden
on the smoker as well as the health care system. The most well-known and most researched
constituent of tobacco products is ...
The development of nutrition knowledge and good dietary practices among farm dwellers
(North-West University, 2004)
Background The poor quality of life among farm dweller households is a phenomenon in the North West Province of South Africa. Farm dwellers are a marginalized group, living in poverty on farms with a high disease burden, ...
The role of p-glycoprotein and peptides in attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD)
(North-West University, 2004)
A characteristic peptide profile was detected in the urine of certain patients suffering from ADHD. The purpose of this study was to determine whether defective p-glycoprotein may be responsible for the occurrence of this ...
Development and formulation of an intranasal dosage form for cyclizine hydrochloride
(North-West University, 2004)
A comprehensive review of the nasal route of administration, in particular the nasal drug delivery system has been presented. The physicochemical properties, mode of action and
pharmacology of H1-receptor antagonists, in ...