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Aspects of the interrelation between hypertension and insulin resistance: a preliminary study
(2009)
Background: It is well known that some genetic factors and dietary factors, such as
excessive salt intake and excessive caloric intake (resulting in obesity) are risk factors for hypertension. Fifty percent of all ...
Effect of basella alba and hibiscus macranthus on tm4 sertoli cell functions
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Basella alba (BA) and Hibiscus macranthus (HM) are used by traditional healers in Cameroon to treat male sexual fertility problems. Previous studies showed that in vivo administration of the leaf extracts of both plants ...
Using internet-enabled remote instrumentation for research and training in physics: evaluation of different diffusion barriers for silver metallization
(2007)
The growth of the Internet has led to many interesting developments for both educational and commercial purposes. In this project an attempt was made to use the Internet for a research purpose to facilitate the determination ...
A comparison of some aspects of the masticatory apparatus of the cape mole-rat, Georychus capensis with that of the cape dune molerat, Bathyergus suillus
(2009)
Some African mole-rats of the family Bathyergidea have dramatically different
ecological niches which may cause selective anatomical adaptations. Bathyergus
suillus lives in sandy soil and eats a wide range of food whereas ...
The relationship between male genital tract infection, oxidative status in the ejaculate, and apoptotic markers in human spermatozoa
(2009)
Aim: Leukocytes are the major source of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the
ejaculate and contribute to up to 30% of male infertility. ROS have been associated
with markers of apoptosis such as sperm DNA damage, ...
The effect of maternal nicotine, vitamin C and nicotine + vitamin C during gestation and lactation on neonatal lung growth and development
(2009)
Maternal smoking is known to cause serious health risks to the unborn child. Recent
studies implicate nicotine as the causative factor. Maternal nicotine exposure during
pregnancy and lactation interferes with foetal and ...
Aspects of the interrelation between hypertension and insulin resistance
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Conclusion of this study: These data suggest that 6 weeks of high-fat feeding induces hypertension but does not produce obesity, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. However, this model may be useful in studying vascular ...
The distribution of the desert rain frog (breviceps macrops) in South Africa
(2009)
The Distribution of the Desert Rain Frog (Breviceps macrops) in South Africa Kirsty Jane Bell M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape. The desert rain frog (Breviceps ...
Cloning and expression of the M-gene from the human coronavirus NL-63 in different expression systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Respiratory tract infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and
mortality across the world. This is especially true for infants, young children, the elderly and the immunocompromised. The strain placed on ...
Organisational commitment after a transformation process at a provincial government department
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Organisations are by nature, dynamic entities that continuously undergo transformation in response to both internal and external pressures, which are imposed on them (Robbins, Odendaal & Roodt, 2003). Government departments ...