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The interaction between 6 MV X-rays and p(66)/Be neutrons with spherical gold nanoparticles to induce cellular damage
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Despite the advances in therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, tumours have been shown to be resistant to the treatments. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been recognized as effective radiosensitizers of low energy ...
Bionomics of vector-borne diseases in sites adjacent to lakes Victoria and Baringo in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Bionomics of vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) is a complex phenomenon that involves understanding the ecology of arthropod borne pathogens and vertebrate hosts potentially involved in their transmission cycles. Investigations ...
Investigation of the antidiabetic activity of Cnicusbenedictus L. in rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Diabetes Mellitus, one of the major diseases affecting human population all over the
world has caused significant morbidity and mortality. The management of this
condition has raised the demand of safe and cost effective ...
Characterization of the role of Zea mays burp domain-containing genes in maize drought responses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Global climate change has resulted in altered rainfall patterns, causing annual losses in maize crop yield due to water deficit stress. Therefore, it is important to produce maize cultivars which are more drought-tolerant. ...
Detection of selective tyrosinase inhibitors from some South African plant extracts of lamiaceae family
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Various dermatological disorders, such as formation of black pigmented patches on the surface of the skin arise from the over-activity of tyrosinase enzyme's degenerative action. This enzyme is further implicated in the ...
The design and simulation of a new experimental set up to measure nuclear level lifetimes
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Measurements of nuclear level lifetimes are an important aspect of experimental nuclear physics. Such measurements determine transition matrix elements for nuclear structure research and also provide the widths of relevant ...
Quantum dot sensitized estrogen receptor alpha-recombinant protein electrochemical biosensor for 17-beta estradiol
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Estrogens play an extraordinary role in the endocrine system regulation through the stimulation and regulation of endocrine pathways. 17β-estradiol is one of the final metabolites in estrogen regulation by hydroxylase ...
Using Ulva (Chlorophyta) for the production of biomethane and mitigation against coastal acidification
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
In South Africa the green macroalga Ulva armoricana is the main species of macroalgae cultured. The species is currently the largest aquaculture (2884.61 tonnes) product by weight with a corresponding capacity for biogas ...
Assessment of water service delivery in the municipalities of City of Tshwane, City of Cape Town and Ethekwini
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Access to water and water scarcity are the most critical impediments to sustainable development in municipal water provision. Good water and sanitation services are essential for health, economic development, and environmental ...
The effect of Libyan date palm pollen and flax seed on general and specific properties of testicular and breast cancer cells
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
There is increasing concern worldwide by researchers with regards to the assessing of safety and therapeutic consumption of the plants used in traditional medicine. Date palm pollen (DPP) and flax seed have been used ...