Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Medical BioSciences) by Subject "Bioscience"
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The effect of glycine supplementation on the skeletal muscle properties of captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The fastest known land mammal – the cheetah, possesses many anatomical adaptations that enables high-speed running. Current literature regarding the physiological aspects that facilitate their incredible sprinting ability, ... -
The effects of carbon-based nanoparticle surface functionalization on immune responses
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Nano-based technologies are highly desired for the unique properties achieved through size restrictions. Nanoparticles (NPs) achieve a higher surface-to-volume ratio during synthesis. As a result there is a greater rate ... -
Investigating the relationship between iron deficiency and depressive symptoms in relation to the body compositions of students residing in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Iron deficiency is the consequence of a prolonged diminished iron balance, whereby iron stores are no longer sufficient to meet the requirements of regular iron turnover. It is the most ubiquitous single nutrient deficiency, ... -
Nanostructured immunosensor for low level detection of waterborne cryptosporidium
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium infection is a cause of high disease morbidity in children and the ... -
The prevalence, risk factors and serotypes of GBS in Libyan women at labour and the rate of vertical transmission of GBS from mother to infant
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Group B Streptococcus (GBS) also known as Streptococcus agalactia, is one of the most important causes of serious neonatal infections. Early detection of GBS colonisation in the mother is thus of primary importance to ... -
Synthesis and characterization of magneto-electric nanoparticles for delivery of antituberculosis drugs across the blood-brain barrier
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The anatomical structure of the brain at the blood–brain barrier (BBB) creates a limitation for the movement of drugs into the central nervous system (CNS). Although anti-infective drugs effective against Mycobacterium ... -
Tumour suppression and subdual of cancer (tussc) in elephants: An in vitro study to shed light on Peto’s paradox
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Logic would suggest that cancer incidence is related to body mass and longevity. Gigantic animals such as elephants with a longer lifespan (more lifetime of cell divisions) and a larger body size (more cells) will have ...