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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
(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 ... -
Analysis, expression profiling and characterization of hsa-miR-5698 target genes as putative dynamic network biomarkers for prostate cancer: a combined in silico and molecular approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)2018, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated that prostate cancer (PCa) was the second leading cause of death in males worldwide. The number of deaths are expected to raise by 50 % in the next ... -
An analytical model for assessing the knowledge of statistical procedures amongst postgraduate students in a higher educational environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over the past decades, the use and application of statistical concepts for university students have been a big challenge learned from their previous courses. Aftermath of democracy, South African higher education focused ... -
Analyzing the relationship between the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lesotho and manufacturing: 1997to 2007
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The study draws on secondary data from the Bureau of Statistics in Lesotho. Simple and multiple linear regression models techniques are used to analyze the relationship between the GDP of Lesotho and the GDP of manufacturing. ... -
Ancient Genes in Cancer Gene Expression?
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Backsround: The Cancer/testis (CT) antigens are a division of germ cell specific genes not expressed in somatic cells, exceptions being placental cells and 20Vo - 4OVo of cancer types. The aptitude of CT antigens to elicit ... -
Anomaly Detection With Machine Learning In Astronomical Images
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Observations that push the boundaries have historically fuelled scientific breakthroughs, and these observations frequently involve phenomena that were previously unseen and unidentified. Data sets have increased in size ... -
Antiasthmatic properties of Lippia javanica and Myrothamnus flabellifolius using an in vitro model
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Asthma is a reversible, chronic inflammatory disease that causes obstruction to the airways that causes an increase in airway hyperresponsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of chest tightness and coughing. Lippia ... -
Antibacterial activity of some South African plant extracts against streptococcus mutans
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Good oral health has a major influence on the general quality of life and well-being. Several chronic and systemic diseases have been attributed to poor oral health. With the increasing incidence of oral diseases, the ... -
Antibacterial effects of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized using manihot esculenta (cassava) leaf aqueous extract
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health concern that poses a serious threat to the health of humans, animals, and plants. The major public health problem of AMR is primarily caused by the incorrect use ... -
The antihypertentive effect of aqueous extract O Africana leaves
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The incidence of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, is on the increase worldwide. Medicinal plants played an important role in the treatment of hypertension for centuries. Very few scientific studies have, ... -
Antimicrobial activity of South African red algal secondary metabolites
(UWC, 2001)Infectious diseases, for example, measles, scarlet fever, malaria, tuberculosis, and cholera have claimed many lives. These infections are caused by pathogenic viruses, bacteria, or fungi that invade the body's tissues and ... -
The antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized with plant extracts against Staphylococcus aureus
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Nanoparticles using a green synthesis production method is of increasing interest for biomedical applications. Zinc oxide is currently used in medicinal and cosmetic formulations, and zinc oxide nanoparticles have potential ... -
Antimicrobial discovery from South African marine algae
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Antimicrobials are chemical compounds that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. The majority of these antimicrobials are actually natural products or natural product derived with key examples being the pioneer ... -
Antimicrobial discovery from South African marine algae
(University of the Western Cape., 2018)Antimicrobials are chemical compounds that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. The majority of these antimicrobials are actually natural products or natural product derived with key examples being the pioneer ... -
The antimicrobial screening of four South African Asteraceae species and the preliminary structural investigation of an antipseudomonal compound from Arctotis auriculata
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)Infectious diseases represent one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, like South Africa. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has also resulted in the emergence of a number of resistant ... -
The antimicrobial screening of four South African asteraceae species and the preliminary structural investigation of an antipseudomonal compound from Arctotts auriculata
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)Infectious diseases represent one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, like South Africa. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has also resulted in the emergence of a number of resistant ... -
Antimicrobial, anticancer and catalytic activities of green synthesized Avocado seed extract-gold nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Nature through billions of years of trial and error has produced an immeasurable amount of natural systems like plants, birds and animals. The intelligence of nature is hidden in these natural systems and researchers are ... -
The antioxidant properties of melatonin during chemical hypoxia and reoxygenation injury in rat ventricular myocytes
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)It is well known that ischaemia chemical hypoxia followed by reperfusion is not always accompanied by recovery of myocardial function and often produces further cell damage (Hearse et al., 1973). This phenomenon commonly ... -
Apoptotic markers in ejaculated human spermatozoa
(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 ... -
Applicability of big data analytics to support groundwater management in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Groundwater is a vital resources for member states in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). However, sustainable managing groundwater resources in SADC is a challenge. Amongst the many issues facing groundwater ...