Browsing Magister Pharmaceuticae - MPharm by Author "Eagles, Peter"
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The antimicrobial screening of four South African Asteraceae species and the preliminary structural investigation of an antipseudomonal compound from Arctotis auriculata
Salie, Fuad (University of the Western Cape, 1998)Infectious diseases represent one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, like South Africa. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has also resulted in the emergence of a number of resistant ... -
Challenges facing researchers conducting clinical trials in HIV prevention in South Africa: a focus on adherence
Suliman, Suraiya (University of the Western Cape, 2014)In clinical trials, adherence of the participants to the dosing instructions is a major challenge. Many researchers have identified medication adherence as a topic to further explore in order to obtain good, usable and ... -
Is paracetamol being prescribed and used at the correct therapeutic dose in the children population in South Africa?
Patel, Aadila (University of the Western Cape, 2014)When used at the recommended and approved therapeutic dose, paracetamol is effective. Paracetamol is available in various forms and easily accessible from general dealers and pharmacies. The liquid form is the preferred ... -
A literature review on pharmacovigilance systems in off-label use of medicines
Thobeli, Khopotso (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Problem and significance: Off-label use of medicines is not illegal; however, it can be risky and harmful, or beneficial and innovative. The main problem of this practice is the lack of systems for monitoring adverse drug ... -
Quality of the combined oral contraceptive pill (0.15mg levonorgestrel and 0.03mg ethinylestradiol) in the private retail pharmacies of Nyeri Town, Kenya. Results from a postmarket quality study
Kauki, Tom (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: The effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill as a family planning method is dependent on its quality. The quality of medicines on the healthcare market is established through postmarket quality ... -
South African patent law : developing a balance between the rights of the patients and promoting innovation within the pharmaceutical industry
Lawana, Andiswa (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: In South Africa many patented medicines are either unavailable or carry prices that most patients cannot afford. The effects of the patents systems on patient access could greatly depending on how the burden ...