Browsing School of Pharmacy by Title
Now showing items 105-124 of 224
-
Exploring a participatory multi-stakeholder engagement approach to address chronic medicine use
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In South Africa, chronic diseases (CD) fall into the quadruple burdens of diseases. In 2018 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that chronic diseases were responsible for more than fifty percent of ... -
Exploring the factors influencing the sustainability of mobile clinics for the delivery of the expanded programme on immunisation to the rural areas of the Northern Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The Northern Cape province has not been able to achieve the 90% immunization target recommended for South Africa’s expanded programme on immunisation (EPI). The situation has been attributed to the lack of access to EPI ... -
Factors affecting the pharmacokinetics of vancomycin in children admitted to the intensive care unit (icu) of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (RCWMCH).
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminal end of cell wall precursor units preventing the elongation and cross-linkage of the ... -
The formulation and characterisation of corticosteroid loaded Ethosomes for topical delivery
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background/Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. It is a rapidly growing field of study with several research avenues to explore its pathophysiology and to find innovative ... -
The formulation and evaluation of indomethacin tablets
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The overall objective of this research is to attempt to produce, by direct compression, indomethacin tablets which have good dissolution characteristics and an improved bioavailability profile, when compared to the capsule ... -
Formulation and evaluation of polymeric micelles for improved oral delivery of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and zidovudine using poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and Zidovudine (AZT) are both nucleotide and nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NtRTIs and NRTIs), respectively. They are used for the management and ... -
The formulation and evaluation of rapid release tablets manufactured from Artemisia Afra plant material
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Infusions, decoctions, alcoholic preparations and other dosage forms of Artemisia afra are frequently used in South African traditional medicine. Generally when these preparations are made without applying good manufacturing ... -
Formulation and evaluation of tablets manufactured from Dodonaea Angustifolia plant material
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The liquid dosage form is the most frequently used form for traditional plant medicines. However, this dosage form is associated with many problems, e.g. physicochemical instability, microbial contamination, etc. which may ... -
Formulation and evaluation of zidovudine cyclodextrin inclusion complex to enhance acid lability and palatability
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Zidovudine (AZT) is a very useful drug for the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Its optimal use is limited by its bitter taste, sparing solubility (20.1 mg/ml) and acid lability. ... -
The formulation of a microsphere based fixed dose combination for oral antiretroviral delivery
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The cost of providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a significant economic burden on African countries due to poverty and a lack of resources. To reduce the economic burden of HIV infection, a formulation scientist ... -
Formulation of a nevirapine co-crystal as a liquid dosage form
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Co-crystals are a solid phase phenomena that could enhance the physicochemical properties of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. A co-crystal has never been incorporated into a liquid dosage form with the assurance of ... -
The formulation, manufacture and evaluation of capsules containing freeze-dried aqueous extracts of Leonotis Leonorus or Mentha Longifolia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Leonotis leonorus and Mentha longifolia are two herbs commonly used in South Africa, mostly in oral liquid dosage forms. Several disadvantages are associated with these traditional dosage forms which can perhaps be remedied ... -
Homology modelling and characterization of three-dimensional (3d) protein structures of selected variants of cyp3a4
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The efficacy and toxicity of several drugs and prodrugs are influenced by the interindividual genetic variations in drug-metabolising enzymes. Cytochrome P450 enzymes constitute the major metabolising enzymes in humans. ... -
Hybrid molecules as inhibitors of the monoamine oxidases and caspase 3 for neurodegenerative disorders
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Neurodegenerative diseases are multifactorial in nature, and taking the complex nature of these disorders into consideration, multi-target directed ligands may present as better options to treat these disorders than the ... -
Identification of potential antibiofilm hit compounds from two African natural product database against multi-drug resistant staphylococcus aureus: an in silico study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)One of the crucial ways by which Staphylococcus aureus develops resistance to antibiotics is biofilm formation, a protective mechanism involving extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix that shields microorganisms ... -
The impact an accredited third party assessor will have on the regulator’s response time
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Globally regulators have been under scrutiny for delays in market application (MA) approvals. The main issue that surfaces in studies related to these delays is a shortage in competent reviewers. The concept of a third ... -
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart diseases, heart failure and stroke remain a major cause of death globally. Various deep-rooted factors influence CVD development; these include but are not limited ... -
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart diseases, heart failure and stroke remain a major cause of death globally. Various deep-rooted factors influence CVD development; these include but are not limited ... -
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart diseases, heart failure and stroke remain a major cause of death globally. Various deep-rooted factors influence CVD development; these include but are not limited to ... -
The impact of universal health coverage and national health expenditure on the main health determinants on central America countries and the Caribbean
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Health is considered as a sensitive marker of the sustainable development of a population. In Central America and Caribbean (CAC) region, the majority of countries are considered middle-income economies with significant ...