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In vitro neuroprotective effects of boophone disticha, brunsvigia bosmaniae and strumaria truncata extracts in sh-sy5y cells.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease, is one of the leading disability disorders with about 10 million people affected worldwide. The pathological hallmarks ... -
In vitro neuroprotective potential of phyllanthin in MPP+- induced toxicity in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease, with an estimated 9 million people projected to be affected worldwide by the year 2030. PD is associated ... -
An in vitro study on the immunotoxicity of sewage effluents discharged into the Eerste River-Kuils river water catchment system
(2008)"The aim of the study was to use in vitro human whole blood cultures to screen the water samples collected from the Eerste/Plankenbrug river system for cytotoxicity and inflammatory activity and for the first time investigate ... -
An in vitro study on the immunotoxicity of South African beer
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Traditionally brewed beers are of cultural and economic importance to many African nations. The presence of mycotoxins in African beer is a topic that needs to be addressed, since most African countries have a climate of ... -
In vivo effects of crinum macowanii on the rat cardiovascular system
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Crinum macowanii (C. macowanii) (Amaryllidacea) as authenticated by Mr. F. Weitz at the Herbarium, University of the Western cape, is widely used a traditional remedy and is thought to have therapeutic value (Fennell and ... -
In-service female teachers' anxieties about mathematics: a reflective study on mathematics classroom practice at a college of education
(UWC, 1994)The incidence of mathematics anxiety manifesting itself in in-service college students is generally on the increase. Such anxiety does not only affect the mathematical performance of students but also their teaching of the ... -
In-silico optimization and molecular validation of putative anti-HIV antimicrobial peptides for therapeutic purpose
(University of the Western cape, 2016)AIDS is considered a pandemic causing millions of deaths worldwide and a cure for this disease is still not available. Failure to implement early treatments due to the poor diagnostic methods and ineffective therapeutic ... -
In-situ measurements and calculation of radon gas concentration and exhalation from a tailings mine dump
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In Africa as well as in the world, South Africa plays an important role in the mining industry which dates back almost 120 years. Mining activities in South Africa mainly take place in Gauteng Province. Every year millions ... -
In-situ measurements of radon concentrations in soil gas at a site on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Measurements of radon (222Rn) concentration in soil gas are routinely used to locate geological fault zones. This study was undertaken to investigate the systematic effects that influence radon soil-gas measurements, in ... -
Incidence and regulatory implications of single Nucleotide polymorphisms among established ovarian cancer genes
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)OVARIAN cancer research focuses on answering important questions related to the disease, determining whether new approaches are feasible to contribute towards improving current treatments or discovering new ones. This study ... -
Inclusive (p, α) and (p,³He) cross sections induced by 100 MeV protons on ⁴⁰Ca
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Alpha clusteri ng in nuclei is studied with quasi - free knockout reactions. A beam of 100 MeV polarized protons was used in the quasi-free knockout reaction 40 ~a( p,p' a)36 Arat iThemba LABS. While the scattered protons ... -
Increasing ethanol tolerance through the heterologous expression of the geobacillus thermoglucosiadius heat-shock proteins (GroEL/GroES) in an escherichia coli host
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Due to economic and environmental concerns associated with use of fossil fuels, humanity is seeking alternative fuels. Ethanol is one of the alternative fuels produced commercially. Current ethanol production technologies ... -
Independent hand-tracking from a single two-dimensional view and its application to South African sign language recognition
(University of Western Cape, 2014)Hand motion provides a natural way of interaction that allows humans to interact not only with the environment, but also with each other. The effectiveness and accuracy of hand-tracking is fundamental to the recognition ... -
Indium nanoparticulate-modified polyanilino-co-4-aminobenzoic acid amperometric sensor for the detection of lapatinib, a breast cancer drug.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Lapatinib is a highly prescribed drug used in combination with other drugs to treat breast cancer. Due to drug toxicity-related side effects experienced by some patients, there is need to determine appropriate dosage for ... -
Inequalities in the use of maternal and reproductive health services in Sierra Leone
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This thesis extends the literature on the trends and magnitude of health inequalities in the area of maternal and reproductive health services in Sierra Leone, and particular across sub-Saharan Africa. It attempted to ... -
Inexpensive mobile technologies to empower rural farmers with m-agriculture
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Market information and established communication between seller and buyer play an important role in business activities. This thesis investigates the Transkei area in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa to find out ... -
Infiltration, runoff and particle mobilization on canola fields at langgewens experimental farm, Mooreesburg, Western Cape
(2013)The primary origin of this project is due to a high demand for freshwater supply in the Berg Water Management Area (WMA). Most of the Berg WMA`s freshwater supply does not live up to the high ecological standards. This is ... -
Influence of a selected endophyte consortium on salinity responses in Medicago sativa
(University of Western Cape, 2022)Salinity is one of the major limiting factors to crop production, which consequently contributes to the risk of reduced food security. Among other factors, food security depends on availability of sufficient and nutritious ... -
The influence of canopy cover and cultivar on rates of water use in apple orchards in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Water availability and climate related issues are some of the greatest crop production risks to irrigated agriculture in arid regions. In South Africa, for example, the increasing frequency and severity of droughts related ... -
The influence of clay diagenesis on the petrophysical properties of sandstone reservoirs in the Pletmos Basin Offshore South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Pletmos Basin is a Mesozoic half graben located in the southern part of South Africa and has undergone numerous tectonic changes which involve alteration of structure and reworking of sediments. Clay diagenesis has become ...