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    The association between environmental exposures during childhood and the subsequent development of crohn's disease in the Western Cape 

    Sabe, Victor T. (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    Background: A subtype of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease is thought to represent a complex interaction between environmental factors, a defective immune system, the gastrointestinal microbiome and genetic ...
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    The effects of Ethanol and Aspalathus linearis on immortalized mouse brain endothelial cells (bEnd5) 

    Thomas, Kelly Angelique (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    The blood brain barrier (BBB) is a signaling interface between the blood and the central nervous system (CNS), which prohibits the entry of harmful blood-borne substances into the brain micro-environment, thus maintaining ...
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    The possible effect of Hypoxis hemerocalledia (African potato) on blood glucose levels : an in vitro study 

    Swayeb, Amel Ahmed (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    The plant Hypoxis hemerocallidea, also known as the African potato, is commonly used as a traditional medicine to treat diabetes in South Africa. The mechanism by which it lowers blood glucose levels is not known. The ...
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    Comparative in vitro study of the anti-cancer effect of apricot and peach kernel extracts on human colon cancer cells 

    Cassiem, Wagheda (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    Amygdalin, a controversial anti-cancer agent, is a cyanogenic glycoside plant compound found in apricot and peach kernels. Both amygdalin and its patented form, Laetrile®, have been promoted and sold as "vitamin B-17", ...
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    Comparison between chemical and tissue culture methods to monitor environmental estrogens 

    Baguma, Richard (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are exogenous compounds/chemicals in the environment that interfere with the synthesis, secretion, distribution and function or elimination of natural hormones in the body. Environmental ...
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    Antibacterial activity of some South African plant extracts against streptococcus mutans 

    Kelani, Madeha Mohammed (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    Good oral health has a major influence on the general quality of life and well-being. Several chronic and systemic diseases have been attributed to poor oral health. With the increasing incidence of oral diseases, the ...
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    The effects of ethanol and aspalathus linearis on immortalized mouse brain endothelial cells (bEnd5) 

    Thomas, Kelly Angelique (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    The blood brain barrier (BBB) is a signaling interface between the blood and the central nervous system (CNS), which prohibits the entry of harmful blood-borne substances into the brain micro-environment, thus maintaining ...
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    Investigating effects of aqueous root extract of Mondia whitei on sperm functionality 

    Tendwa, Maureen Bilinga (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Introduction: Mondia whitei commonly known as "White Ginger" is a highly acclaimed medicinal plant that is extensively used across Africa. M. whitei is used as treatment for sexual dysfunction and is considered to be an ...
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    The effects of maternal nicotine exposure during pregnancy or lactation on hypertension of the offspring 

    Alfourti, Abdalrauf M AB (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Blood pressure and heart rate is known to increase during smoking. These effects are specifically associated with nicotine while the other components of tobacco smoke seem to be of minor importance. It is becoming increasingly ...
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    The interaction between 6 MV X-rays and p(66)/Be neutrons with spherical gold nanoparticles to induce cellular damage 

    Engelbrecht, Monique (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Despite the advances in therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, tumours have been shown to be resistant to the treatments. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been recognized as effective radiosensitizers of low energy ...
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