Browsing Magister Pharmaceuticae - MPharm by Author "Van Huyssteen, Mea"
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Analysis on access to antiretroviral therapy for patients with different income and educational level, and the effect of treatment on quality of life after two to three months of therapy
Mokobori, Mpato (University of the Western cape, 2017)Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV positive patients has brought hope and a chance to a healthier longer life with improved quality of life (QoL). In this study we explored the difference in health related ... -
An evaluation of western herbal complementary medicine labelling in South Africa, to determine whether the product labelling information complies with established herbal monographs and whether it meets local regulatory requirements
TYMBIOS, Joanna Antonia (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Medicines (CMs) are widely available to the South African public. However, CMs have not yet been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council (MCC). The MCC has published new guidelines for the regulation of CMs, with which ... -
Moving towards social accountability in pharmacy education: what is the role of the practising pharmacist?
Essack, Azeezah (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that “there is no health without a workforce” (Campbell et al., 2013). The health workforce is essential for every health care system. The availability, accessibility and ... -
Paving a way to effectively regulate African traditional medicines in South Africa
Felix, Unine Alexia Annastasia (University of the Western Cape, 2017)BACKGROUND: Following the historical suppression of traditional medicines in South Africa, the government published their National Health Plan in 1994 which made provision for traditional healing as an integral and ... -
Rational drug therapy monitoring in type 2 diabetes mellitus : using glycated haemoglobin as a guide for change in therapy
Monanabela, Khathatso (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease characterised by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Proper management of diabetes with appropriate drug and lifestyle interventions, guided by proper ... -
Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine in Botswana: patients’ attitudes, knowledge and use
Kago, Ntsetselele (University of the Western Cape, 2017)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine use, knowledge and attitudes towards traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in Botswana among people who visit public health facilities. PRIMARY ...