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Structure-Based Virtual Screening of Selected Malaria Box Compounds Against a Multi-Staged Protein (Falstatin) in Plasmodium falciparum
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Malaria disease poses substantial health risks to many nations, especially in Africa, where it primarily affects pregnant women, children, and immunocompromised patients. However, current antimalarial drugs have limitations ...
Current practices of urinary tract infection management: An observational study at primary healthcare level
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global healthcare burden complicating the treatment of various infections. The infectious diseases burden is heavy in primary care. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common outpatient ...
An exploratory study of the problem of training and skills development in the public health sector: The case of two district hospitals in the Limpopo province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Public health sectors across the globe are usually faced with challenges of adopting creative
ways to improve performance and service delivery in the form of investing in employee skills
development and training. During ...
Cannabidiol: A medicine, health supplement or foodstuff? Analysis of South African policies relating to the introduction of cannabidiol into the market
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
With the recent rise in the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) around the world, there
are many cultivators, manufacturers, and sellers of CBD on the market. It is sold in
different dosage forms including oils, used to treat ...
An assessment of three Carpobrotus species extracts as potential antimicrobial agents.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
For centuries, indigenous people in South Africa have used a variety of medicinal herbs to treat chronic infections. This investigation focused on three Carpobrotus species, in an attempt to assess their potential antimicrobial ...
The chemical stability of betamethasone valerate and fluocinolone acetonide cream and ointment in cetomacrogol and emulsifying cream and ointment bases
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory molecules but their usage is hampered by adverse effects. To minimise their adverse reactions, proprietary brands of topical corticosteroids are commonly diluted with a ...
Neuropharmacological profile of Mentha longifolia: Effects on convulsion, nociception and pentobarbitone-induced sleep in mice
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Mentha longifolia Huds., subspecies, capensis Briq, a plant species used for the treatment of epilepsy, painful conditions such as headache and toothache, and insomnia amongst other ailments, was investigated for anticonvulsant, ...
An Evaluation of the Bronchodilator properties of Mentha longifolia and Artemisia afra, Traditional Medicinal Plants used in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The overall objective of this study was to investigate the claims that Mentha longifolia (ML) and Artemisia afra (AA) have anti-asthmatic properties. To realize this objective we were to determine the effects that the ...
The development, implementation and evaluation of an integrated framework for undergraduate pharmacy education in maternal and child health at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The high rate of maternal and child mortality is a global health concern. Nationally, it is one of South Africa’s quadruple disease burdens. The Sustainable Development Goal 3, 2030 targets related to maternal and child ...
Antiasthmatic properties of Lippia javanica and Myrothamnus flabellifolius using an in vitro model
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Asthma is a reversible, chronic inflammatory disease
that causes obstruction to the airways that causes an increase in airway hyperresponsiveness
that leads to recurrent episodes of chest tightness and coughing.
Lippia ...