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Sport specific talent identification determinants and development of sprinting and long jumping ability among 10-15 year old children from underprivileged communities
(North-West University, 2006)
As early as 1994, and with transformation in mind, the African National Congress (ANC) identified the development of the previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa as a national priority. In so doing, sport, among ...
A study to correlate drug absorption in humans (Fa) to in vitro intestinal permeation using the Sweetana-Grass diffusion model
(North-West University, 2006)
Background: The oral route still remains the most popular method for drug delivery as it is convenient, cost efficient and has high patient compliance. However, for a drug to be successfully administered via this route it ...
The modulating effect of myo-inositol and prototypical antidepressants on markers of cellular resilience in cultured human neuroblastoma cells
(North-West University, 2006)
Although several antidepressants are available for the treatment of depression, certain limitations are common, including drug resistance and significant side effects. Recently, several studies indicated the possibility ...
Investigating the potential neuroprotective effects of statins on DNA damage in mice striatum
(North-West University, 2006)
Parkinson's disease occurs after loss of the nigrostriatal neurons responsible for regulating normal motor function (Chase, et al., 1998). Oxidative damage to DNA is caused by endogenous cellular sources (Marnett, 2000) ...
The synthesis and transdermal delivery of stavudine derivatives
(North-West University, 2006)
The skin is an amazingly flexible and relatively impermeable barrier that provides
protective, perceptive and communication functions to the human body. The interest in
transdermal drug delivery may be attributed to the ...
A strategy to promote nurses' health research contribution in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)
Professionals in the medical field often question the value and contribution nurses make through research. To counteract these perceptions, to create awareness of nurses of their role in contributing to the body of knowledge ...
A bio-behavioural investigation into the role of the cholinergic system in stress
(North-West University, 2006)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that may follow exposure to
severe emotional trauma and presents with various symptoms of anxiety, hyperarousal and cognitive anomalies. Interestingly, only ...
Nasal delivery of recombinant human growth hormone with pheroid technology
(North-West University, 2006)
Over the past couple of years there has been rapid progress in the development and design of safe and effective delivery systems for the administration of protein and peptide drugs. The effective delivery of these type of ...
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 ...
Professional nurses' perceptions of their ability to render effective nutritional care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2006)
Objective: A neglected issue in literature on nutrition and HIV/AIDS is how other health
professionals view their role in that arm. The purpose of this study was to understand
professional nurses' perception regarding ...