Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Medical BioSciences) by Subject "Blood pressure"
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The association of BMI and blood pressure measurements with depressive and quality of life scores in university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Depression is a very common and serious mental illness. Studies have shown that depression has a significant impact on both social and economic aspects of sufferers worldwide as well as in South Africa. Research has shown ... -
The effects of maternal nicotine exposure during pregnancy or lactation on hypertension of the offspring
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Blood pressure and heart rate is known to increase during smoking. These effects are specifically associated with nicotine while the other components of tobacco smoke seem to be of minor importance. It is becoming increasingly ... -
The use of ultrasonography for the early detection of cardiovascular risk in adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of mortality and morbidity globally and is the leading cause of death in South Africa second to HIV/AIDS. CVD is on the rise not only in adults but also in children. The ...