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Supportive socio-economic conditions to achieve a successful demographic dividend in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
One of the population structures associated with demographic dividend is “demographic transition”, which is a shift from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. It is understood that low dependency ...
Radiation-induced Leukaemia in South Africa: Response of lymphocytes and cd34+ cells to different radiation qualities
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Epidemiological studies have highlighted that leukaemia can be considered as the most prominent malignancy after radiation exposure during childhood. The lifetime risk on radiation-induced leukaemia for a given dose is 3 ...
Biological approach to improving the evaporation rates of mine wastewater desalination brine treated in evaporation ponds
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The disposal of brine effluent from inland wastewater desalination plants is a
growing global problem with adverse economic and environmental implications
because of the substantial cost associated with its disposal and ...
Supportive socio-economic conditions to achieve a successful demographic dividend in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
One of the population structures associated with demographic dividend is “demographic transition”, which is a shift from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. It is understood that low dependency ...
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 ...
Development of a COMT PCR multiplex to investigate resilience, anxiety and childhood trauma in a South African population
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Anxiety, resilience and childhood trauma can be categorized as functional behavioural categories, with a wealth of research behind each. The research approach adopted for each, in most cases, is either from a genetic or ...
Differential toxicity of two murine endothelial cells to ROS duress: Understanding oxidative stress-induced blood-brain barrier dysfunction
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a critical interface between the blood circulation and brain tissue which performs critical selection of circulating molecules that gain access to the brain tissue. Its unique ability to ...
The formulation and characterisation of corticosteroid loaded Ethosomes for topical delivery
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Background/Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. It is a rapidly growing field of study with several research avenues to explore its pathophysiology and to find innovative ...
The impact of Niacin on PCSK9 levels in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of 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 ...
Geochemical evaluation of source rock potential and characterization of hydrocarbon occurrences in the Eastern Dahomey Basin, Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Nigeria is endowed with significant oil sand and heavy oil reserves. These reserves are found within the Cretaceous Afowo Formation in the Eastern Dahomey Basin. The petroleum systems and quality of these reserves are ...