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The assessment of Namibian water resources for endocrine disruptors
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Namibia is the driest sub-Saharan country in Africa and it is characterised by low
and variable rainfall. As a result, potable water in this mostly semi-arid country is
considered an extremely valuable resource. Given ...
The antifungal effect of Salvadora persica and Euclea natalensis on Candida isolates from Libyan patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Improved oral hygiene plays a vital role on quality of health and well-being of diabetic
patients. Poor oral health leads to an increased incidence of oral diseases, particularly
oral candidiasis. The emergence and global ...
Investigating the anti-cancer activity of novel phenothiazines in glioblastoma
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains the most malignant of all primary adult brain tumours. It is a highly invasive and vascularized neoplasm with limited treatment options and very low survival rate. GBM tumours are ...
Identification and characterisation of cephalosporins and carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Misrata, Libya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL) and carbapenemaseproducing
Gram-negative bacilli showing resistance to cephalosporins and carbapenems
respectively, have been reported from several countries ...
The role of high-risk human papillomavirus in periocular cancers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
PURPOSE: High risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is well established as a causative agent of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the orophaynx. HR-HPV has also been reported in periocular cancers and precancers, but controversy ...
Aspects of the reproduction of male and female African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) with special reference to sperm biology and cryopreservation
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In the marine environment, penguins have been described as curators and serve a critical role in ecological balance. The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) has undergone a rapid population decline, mainly due to ...
An analysis of the morphological and biological properties of a novel human leukocyte- and platelet- rich concentrate
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Wound healing is a complex process that involves several overlapping and
interacting biological pathways. The consequences of delayed or abnormal
wound healing may result in tissue formation that has impaired function ...
The role of high-risk human papillomavirus in periocular cancers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Purpose: High risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is well established as a causative agent of squamous
cell carcinoma (SCC) of the orophaynx. HR-HPV has also been reported in periocular cancers and
precancers, but controversy ...
Role of Rutin in 1-Mtthyl-4-Phenylpyridinium toxicity: Therapeutic implications for Parkinson's disease
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta of the midbrain.
Although the etiology of PD is not ...