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Pharmacist educational outreach for improved primary care of asthma in children
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of asthma in children are barriers to optimal health care delivery and health, incurring substantial costs to both the families and health services. A tailored multifaceted educational ... -
An assessment of current practice patterns of TB/HIV at primary health care clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tuberculosis and mv Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in the deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one ( of the highest ... -
The formulation and evaluation of indomethacin tablets
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The overall objective of this research is to attempt to produce, by direct compression, indomethacin tablets which have good dissolution characteristics and an improved bioavailability profile, when compared to the capsule ... -
An investigation of the production of non-coated sustained release beads by extrusion and Spheronization
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The popularity and increasing complexity of sustained release dosage forms has resulted in increased costs to the patient. One approach to achieve cheaper, yet effective, sustained release medication is through the ... -
Awareness regarding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-related side effects in Johannesburg, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are amongst the most commonly used medications globally, as they are highly effective and easily accessible. The NSAIDs are indicated for mild to moderate pain management. The ... -
Selected antiretroviral and anti-tuberculosis drug combinations by non-covalent bonding
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) infections have become very complicated due to the advent of drug resistance. Drug combinations offer an alternative approach to reducing the emergence ... -
Biosimilar’s Growth in Pharmerging Markets: An Analysis of the Regulatory Environments
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The introduction of biosimilars to health care markets across the globe has had some success in increasing competition and improving the cost of healthcare. While savings are important for driving the biosimilar uptake, ... -
Exploring the factors influencing the sustainability of mobile clinics for the delivery of the expanded programme on immunisation to the rural areas of the Northern Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The Northern Cape province has not been able to achieve the 90% immunization target recommended for South Africa’s expanded programme on immunisation (EPI). The situation has been attributed to the lack of access to EPI ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of Helichrysum cymosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is well known as a group of systemic metabolic disorders with a considerable mortality rate around the world. Hyperglycemia is the main consequence of DM, which results from the shortage in insulin ... -
Retrospective descriptive evaluation of empiric carbapenem-sparing regimens versus carbapenem use in non-intensive care patients at a district hospital in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It has been estimated that, by 2050, the continuous escalation of antimicrobial resistance, globally, will result in more ... -
Cheminformatic Approaches to Hit-Prioritization and Target Prediction of Potential Anti-MRSA Natural Products
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The growing resistance of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to currently prescribed drugs has resulted in the failure of prevention and treatment of different infections caused by the superbug. Therefore, ... -
Cheminformatic approaches to hit-prioritization and target prediction of potential anti-mrsa natural products
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The growing resistance of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to currently prescribed drugs has resulted in the failure of prevention and treatment of different infections caused by the superbug. Therefore, ... -
Use and consumer perceptions of dietary supplements in the fitness community of Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Health authorities around the world, including stringent ones, struggle to regulate dietary supplements. Health claims and actual effects of these products on users therefore are not adequately studied and monitored. In ... -
Development of rifampicin loaded in surface-modified 4.0 G PAMAM dendrimer as a novel antituberculosis pulmonary drug delivery system
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infections caused by the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB) organism affecting mainly the lungs. Occasionally, MTB bacilli may be transported out of the pulmonary region ... -
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart diseases, heart failure and stroke remain a major cause of death globally. Various deep-rooted factors influence CVD development; these include but are not limited to ... -
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart diseases, heart failure and stroke remain a major cause of death globally. Various deep-rooted factors influence CVD development; these include but are not limited ... -
Change Management in a Biopharmaceutical Company
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This study aimed to review the change management implemented in a Biopharmaceutical company in Cape Town in the light of existing literature on change management theory. Three main constructs were identified: process of ... -
Change Management in a biopharmaceutical company
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study aimed to review the change management implemented in a Biopharmaceutical company in Cape Town in the light of existing literature on change management theory. Three main constructs were identified: process of ... -
Chalcone and curcumin hybrids of indole propargylamines as multifunctional neuroprotective agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are a range of chronic brain disorders that includes amongst others motor function loss. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the common NDs that has an insidious onset and diagnosed when ... -
Perceptions of the pharmaceutical industry and regulators in South Africa towards registration harmonisation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Medicines have to be regulated in an effort to monitor their quality, safety, and efficacy. The process of medicines registration is lengthy, costly, and document-heavy. Many countries have limited expertise and resources ...
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