Browsing School of Pharmacy by Author "Faculty of Science"
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Cardiovascular effects of Leonotis leonurus extracts in normotensive rats and in isolated perfused rat heart
Obikeze, Kenechukwu (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This thesis discussed the cardiovascular effects of the aqueous leaf extract and a fraction of the methanol extract of Leonotis leonurus, a plant commonly used in traditional medicine in South Africa for the treatment of ... -
A comparative study of the phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitory activity of artemisia afra, Leonotis leonorus and mentha longifolia plant medicines
Mulubwe, Ngosa. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The specific objectives of this study were to investigate whether Artemisia Afra, Leonotis leonorous and Mentha Longiflora have PDE 4 inhibitory activity, to determine and compare the levels of the total phenolic compunds ... -
The design, preparation and evaluation of Artemisia Afra and placebos in tea bag dosage form suitable for use in clinical trials
Dube, Admire (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Artemisia Afra, a popular South African traditional herbal medicine is commonly administered as a tea infusion of the leaves. However, clinical trials proving it safety and efficacy are lacking mainly due to the absence ... -
The development and evaluation of the Objective Structured Dispensing Examination (OSDE) for use in an undergraduate pharmacy training programme
Frieslaar, Denise Eleanor (University of the Western Cape, 2004) -
Development, implementation and evaluation of a diabetes educational outreach inervention for pharmacists
Molosiwa, Emmanuel (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Increasing diabetes prevalence rates, poor involvement of and limited knowledge among health care professionals in disease management, and poor implementation of guidelines are barriers to quality diabetes care. This thesis ... -
Effects of Leonotis leonorus aqueous extract on the isolated perfused rat heart
Khan, Fatima (University of the Western Cape, 2007)An aqueous extract prepared from the leaves and smaller stems of Leonotis leonorus was used to investigate the potential effects on certain cardiovascular parameters such as left ventricular systonic pressure, end-diastolic ... -
Expanding presumptive male partner management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to Western Cape, South African community retail pharmacies
Ward, Kim Lana (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The effect of industrialisation has thrust the pharmaceutical profession into a clinical paradigm where the approcah to pharmaceutical decisions is more disease and patient orientated. Consequently, South African community ... -
The formulation and evaluation of rapid release tablets manufactured from Artemisia Afra plant material
Komperlla, Mahesh Kumar (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 ... -
The formulation, manufacture and evaluation of capsules containing freeze-dried aqueous extracts of Leonotis Leonorus or Mentha Longifolia
Ma, Haiqiu (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 ... -
An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy
Thamburan, Samantha (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of antidiarrhoeal and antidiabetic activities of Syzygium Cordatum Hochst. ex C. Krauss
Deliwe, Mzonke (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Syzygium cordatum is a medicinal plant indigenous to South Africa and Mozambique, commonly used to treat stomach aches, diabetes, respiratory problems and tuberculosis. In spite of the folklore use, adequate scientific ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of some central nervous system effects of Cotyledon Orbiculata
Kabatende, Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The use of traditional medicine through the use of medicinal plants in Africa and especially in South Africa has long been considered an important characteristic of people's daily lives and socio-cultural heritage. Cotyledon ...