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An evaluation of the efficiency of various respiratory protective equipment, used within platinum processing
(2009)
Workplace performance measurements of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are
fundamental to understanding how well users are protected during work activities. This
study evaluated the effectiveness of various respiratory ...
An integrative literature review of the utilisation of reflexology in adults with chronic disease
(North-West University, 2009)
This is an integrative literature review of the utilisation of reflexology as complementary and alternative treatment modality in adults with chronic disease. Anecdotal evidence has claimed potential health benefits of ...
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 ...
The inhibition of phosphodiesterase type 5 as a novel target for antidepressant action
(North-West University, 2009)
Major depression is one of the most debilitating diseases of our time, while current antidepressant treatments remain deficient in several ways. The nitric oxide (NO) / cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) / cGMP-dependent ...
The inhibitory effect of erucic acid on the polyunsaturated fatty acids in Sprague-Dawley rats
(North-West University, 2009)
X-adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of saturated unbranched very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), particularly hexacosanoic acid (C26:0) and tetracosanoic ...
Effect of a combined rugby conditioning and plyometric training program on selected physical and anthropometric components of university–level rugby players
(North-West University, 2009)
Plyometrics is a specialized, high-intensity training technique for the improvement of power and performances among athletes primarily participating in dynamic, explosive type of team sports such as rugby league and soccer. ...
The synthesis and evaluation of 8–benzyloxycaffeine analogues as inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B
(North-West University, 2009)
Monoamine oxidase, especially monoamine oxidase 8 (MAO-B), plays a major role in the therapy of Parkinson's disease (PO). MAO-8 is the main enzyme responsible for the catabolism of dopamine in the substantia nigra of the ...
Assessment of hazard analysis and critical control points principles in primary school feeding schemes in the Western Region of Gauteng
(North-West University, 2009)
Assessment of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Principles in Primary School Feeding Schemes in the Western Region of Gauteng Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the need for standard hygiene ...
The relationship between baroreflex sensitivity and cardiovascular function in Africans and Caucasians from South Africa : the SAfrEIC study
(North-West University, 2009)
In the past four decades Africans from Sub-Saharan Africa has become more westernised due to increasing urbanisation. Along with this came changes in lifestyle and diet, which consequently led to the increased prevalence ...
Exposure of vehicle operators to vibration and noise at a Tanzanian opencast goldmine
(North-West University, 2009)
In this study the exposure of mining vehicle operators, on an opencast goldmine in Tanzania, to certain hazards specific to their occupation was assessed. The aim was to quantify these levels of exposure in order to estimate ...