Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Medical BioScience) by Author "Faculty of Science"
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Apoptotic markers in ejaculated human spermatozoa
Brooks, Nicole Lisa (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The role of male germ cell death in spermatogenesis is an important one as it removes dysfunctional or genetically damaged germ cells and is necessary to maintain an optimal germ cell to Sertoli cell ratio. The formation ... -
Assessment of the biological quality of raw and treated effluents from three sewage treatment plants in the Western Cape, South Africa
Hendricks, Rahzia (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to compare the water quality of raw wastewater and treated sewage effluents from three different sewage treatment plants in the Western Cape, South Africa. The treatment plants investigated are ... -
The development and implementation of biomarker assays for estrogenic endocrine disruptors
Swart, Johannes Cornelius (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are compounds found in the environment that have the potential to disrupt normal endocrine function. Estrogenic EDCs (e-EDCs) is a subclass of EDCs and is defined as substances ... -
The effects of artificial and natural sweeteners on various physiological systems
Rahiman, Farzana (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study aimed to investigate the effects of commercially available natural (sugar cane molasses, white sugar and brown sugar) and artificial (Canderel, Equal, Natreen, Sweetex, Splenda and Swheet) sweeteners on various ... -
Fatty acids as cancer preventive tools in the dietary modulation of altered lipid profiles associated with hepatocarcinogenesis
Abel, Stefan (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis consists of a brief description on cancer, carcinogenesis, the changes in the type and level of dietary fat available in our diets over time and association with the development of certain diseases. The main ... -
The implementation of in vitro assays to screen environmental samples for male reproductive toxicity
Ebrahim, Mozaffar (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are exogenous compounds/chemicals which interfere with, or have adverse effects on the production, distribution and function of natural hormones, thereby affecting normal endocrine ... -
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on selected glycolytic and cytochrome P450 enzymes in developing neonatal rat lung
Gamieldien, Kareemah (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The structural and functional integrity of a developing and maturing fetal and neonatal lung is critically dependent on carbohydrate metabolism. The energy derived from carbohydrate metabolism is utilized during the processed ... -
An investigation into the effect of maternal exposure to nicotine and copper on neonatal lung development
Windvogel, Shantal Lynn (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In the 20th century, where tobacco smoking continues to be the leading preventable cause of death, an alarming number of people continue to smoke, despite awareness of the implications of exposure for themselves and those ... -
The screening of phyto-pesticides for potential adverse effects on human health
Shoko, Yeukai Phoebe (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Pesticides are designed to control or eliminate pests such as insects, rodents, weeds, bacteria, and fungi. They are used at a global scale for agricultural produce. Although pesticides play a significant role in increasing ...