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Physiological and cellular characterization of a plant natriuretic peptide
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Plants in the field are exposed to multiple stresses and their response to these various stresses determines their capacity to survive. Plants can use multiple signaling pathways and signals to mediate their response; for ... -
Physiological and molecular characterization of wheat cultivars to Fusarium oxysporum infection
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Biotic stress is one of the main causes for agricultural loss of economically important cereal crops. The increasing prevalence of biotic stress inflicted by fungal species such as Fusarium has significantly reduced yields ... -
Physiotherapists’ perceptions on stroke rehabilitation with focus on palliative care in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Palliative care is a vague and often confusing term used to describe a type of treatment model for chronic and life-threatening illnesses. WHO describes palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of ... -
Physiotherapy management of spina bifida in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Spina Bifida (SB) is one of the leading causes of disability in children globally. Its management in Sub-Saharan countries is quite challenging and has shown to be an expensive public health problem. A recent ... -
Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Rhus natalensis
(2011)Extracts from the root bark, stem bark, and leaves of R. natalensis were screened for antibacterial activity against standard bacterial strains; Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aureginosa, and fungi; ... -
Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Rhus natalensis
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Extracts from the root bark, stem bark, and leaves of R. natalensis were screened for antibacterial activity against standard bacterial strains; Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aureginosa, and fungi; ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of extracts from selected South African indigenous medicinal plants: Bulbine and helichrysum species
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Medicinal plants from the Asteraceae and Asphodelaceae families are among the most widely recognized in South African traditional medicine for managing diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a universal epidemic, yet there ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of Helichrysum cymosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is well known as a group of systemic metabolic disorders with a considerable mortality rate around the world. Hyperglycemia is the main consequence of DM, which results from the shortage in insulin ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies on some South African plants used in traditional medicine for skin hyperpigmentation.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The regulation of the Western beauty care products is currently inadequate and a huge concern to consumers throughout the world, as most of the products manufactured by personal care industry are made of synthetic additives, ... -
Phytochemical studies of extracts from Aloe succotrina
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Global climate change and geographical differences are two major parameters known to have, either, direct or indirect influence on the production of secondary metabolites in plants, which in-turn may affect the quality ... -
Phytochemical studies of Helichrysum patulum
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Since Helichrysum is known by the indigenous people of Africa for therapeutic properties, such as against colds, flu and wounds, the aim of this study was to focus on the patulum species found predominantly in the Western ... -
Phytochemical studies on extracts of selected South African indigenous medicinal plants
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Nature has been identified as a rich source of potentially useful chemicals. Throughout the years, phytochemical studies have led to the unearthing of a huge number of natural products, their chemical diversity is unique ... -
Phytochemical study of Rhoicissus tomentosa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This investigation focused on Rhoicissus tomentosa, belonging to the family, Vitaceae in an attempt to assess the phytochemistry of this plant which is widely used by traditional healers in South Africa to ensure the safe ... -
Phytochemical synthesis and antimicrobial application of gold nanoparticles from extract of Artemisia annua
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Metallic nanoparticles synthesized using chemical methods and physical methods are considered toxic to the environment due to the use of toxic solvents. The biological synthesis methods such as the use of plant extracts ... -
Piercing the corporate veil : a critical analysis of section 20(9) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008
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Pilgrimage walking and spiritual well-being: A case study of a personalised covid trail in Cape Town and surrounding areas
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Pilgrimage, walking, as well as pilgrimage walking are not new concepts. The art of walking, putting one foot before the other, creates many opportunities, including ones for hope, healing, and finding solutions to ... -
A pilot emperical investigation into student perceptions of service quality at the Department of Management of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This pilot research survey was undertaken as a result of the need to assess the service quality within Higher Education in general and the Department of Management at UWC in particular. This report focuses on the complexities ... -
A Pilot Project to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Integrated Managen1ent of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Strategy in Two Districts in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) has been adopted as a national programme in South Africa to address facility-based management of acute childhood illnesses. This programme is an internationally ... -
A pilot study to assess the knowledge of registered nurses regarding drug prescribing and dispensing, and their prescribing practices at primary health care level.
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Introduction : Nurses working at Primary Health Care (PHC) level are expected to prescribe and dispense drugs according to the Essential Drugs List (EDL) and the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs), in an effort to promote ... -
The place of food: a relational analysis of the food environment and sense of place in Khayelitsha.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Amongst the numerous changes in contemporary (post-apartheid) South Africa are those related to reorganisation and globalisation of the food environment. Changes in the food environment are evident across the world through ...